Arriving on set for Troian was always difficult: Early mornings, more than enough stress, not having a lot of sleep. But that morning, she had a bad feeling. She was going to film for the summer premiere for Pretty Little Liars, 5x01. She was excited to work with all of the girls again, but something that day felt off. She was also excited to see and work with Keegan again. She had missed him more than a lot. He had been away in New York for his play, "Small Engine Repair" and just when he came back, Troian had left for Paris. She had gone with Patrick, her fiancé, and she was very happy.
She was nervous about the engagement; she didn't want the news out, publicity not always a good feeling. She loved Patrick. He had always brought the best out in her. She was happy with him. He had helped her through a lot of rough times, and she was grateful for him.
But, today was an exciting day for Troian. She was going to be filming with Keegan.
She parked her car in the parking lot, and she walked to the Warner Bros. Studio back lot, where she found her room. There were flashing lights; she was not fully awake herself. She looked around, counters full of makeup and hair products. Her makeup artist instantly began to work on her, and then she had changed into her Spencer Hastings clothes, where they would film the aftermath of Ezra being shot.
She pulled on her leather jacket, and headed to re-read her lines.
She was in position. She was done filming with the girls, about Ezra surviving, Alison drama, but she was looking forward to being with Keegan again. She changed into another outfit, more fitted for her character, and headed for a scene with Keegan at an airport.
Then, there he was.
He was standing in the brew setting, his touchups being down. Troian laughed gently, his eyes squinting as the makeup artist added the powder to his face.
Keegan saw her, and he smiled. She had missed this.
He waved to her, and Troian yelled out,
"Looking good, Keegs!"
"Right back at you, Troi"
They were preparing to film for a "reunion" scene.
They would see each other, hug, talk, and the regular Spoby stunts.
Troian just wanted to be with him again.
They were at an airport scenery. Keegan was dressed in his black leather jacket, his hair long, but sexy in a shaggy way. His eyes peaked from his hair, giving Troian butterflies.
Troian walked over to Keegan, nudging his shoulder.
"I'm glad you're back" Troian said, smiling.
Keegan smiled back, saying,
"It's funny, every time Toby disappears from Rosewood, bad things seem to happen"
"What are you implying, Keegs?" Troian joked, mysteriously.
"That I shouldn't leave ever again"
He kneeled down, and whispered in her ear,
"I shouldn't leave you…"-
Troian was shocked by his words, but then Keegan said,
"…Spencer Hastings"
Troian snapped out of it, and hit him in the arm.
"You know I hate it when people call me Spencer!"
"Awe, come on, you won't even let your best friend call you that?"
"Not even you, Allen"
Keegan laughed at her humor, and a bell rang above them, implying they would be filming their scene soon.
Troian ran away from him, back to her mark across the room of the airport. Keegan stood at the other end, near the baggage claim. He looked at Troian, and gave her a mocking smile, as if to say,
"Here we go again"
And Troian rolled her eyes back, jokingly.
They heard Marlene call out,
"Okay, are you guys ready for your mark?"
"Yes!" They both said in the same smart-ass tone. Marlene laughed.
Then, someone yelled,
"Action!", and Troian's mind was now Spencer's.
Troian looked at Keegan, and ran to him, as Spencer, and Keegan saw her, opening up his arms to allow her to run into them.
"Cut!"
And they stopped. Keegan was still holding Troian.
"Okay, now we're going to aim the shot behind Keegan, so Troian, take a few steps back and run back to him, okay?"
"Yes, okay" Troian answered.
Troian walked back ten steps, ready to run back into his arms.
"Action!"
Troian ran back into Keegan's arms, and Keegan stood his ground, catching her, his warmth comforting.
Troian breathed him in, closing her eyes. The camera crew stepped back, and Troian looked up at Keegan, and said,
"Never leave me again!"
Keegan/Toby said back,
"Never again, I promise" Toby said, and touched Troian's chin.
"Cut!"
Troian let out a shaky breath, but she didn't know why… He was just acting; she needed to be professional like him. Troian cleared her throat, and she knew what was coming next… the kiss.
Keegan looked at Troian deeply; he still had her in his arms. Troian didn't know if Keegan was looking at her like this because of the scene, or if he really was 'looking' at her like that.
"So… the kiss… are you ready?" Troian asked, a bit more nervous than usual.
"As always" Keegan joked, his hands wrapped under Troian's elbows. \
She forced on a reassuring smile, and then the camera guy called out,
"Okay, ready for the next shot! Three, two, one, action!"
Troian snapped into it, and stared at Keegan/Toby lovingly, and she leaned forward, planting a warm kiss on Keegan's lips, and Keegan pulled her waist to his, kissing her back gently, and passionately. Keegan than pulled his hand up her back, sending chills up her spin, causing her to moan unexpectedly. She could feel Keegan begin to smile in her mouth. Troian didn't crack though, and ran her hands through Keegan's longish hair he had grown out, and pulling his head closer to hers.
"Okay, cut!" Marlene called out. Marlene had the lovey dovey look in her eyes.
"We're going to run it again, for a different shot from behind Troian! Okay, get on your marks, Troian yours is yellow tape, Keegan your blue.
Troian stepped on the yellow tape on the floor, and Keegan stepped on the blue… which was crushing right into her.
They were crushed together, and their chests were touching together. Troian felt just a little bit awkward just standing there.
"umm…" Troian said under her breath.
The camera crew rolled the huge camera behind her, to her left, and they gave Marlene a thumbs up for the shot.
"Okay, just kiss intimately, on my mark… Action!"
And Troian was at it again!
She kissed Keegan, harder this time, more needy, and Keegan pulled her to him, her feet on top of his basically, and Keegan put his hand behind her neck, pulling her closer. His other hand was slightly under Troian's shirt, and Troian was trying to contain her growing excitement for him.
"Cut!"
And their intimate moment was over.
"Nice job, buddy" Keegan laughed.
"You too" Troian said too quickly, with less enthusiasm.
'Buddy'. He had called her buddy. Troian was usually used to this, but for some reason, she was hoping he had just said something else.
Keegan laughed at her reaction, and kissed her forehead in a friendly way. Troian accepted the kiss, and let it sink in. This wasn't a scripted kiss. But she knew he meant it in a friendly way.
But there was a different look in his eyes. Keegan truly cared about Troian, but he was oblivious to his growing feelings for her, he had missed her so much… and the kiss he had given her made him grow even more inpatient. He wanted her.
He loved her, she loved him, but neither of them said another word as they both left off the set that day.
