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Toby (P.O.V)
I run after Spencer because Noel said that I was supposed to look after her, and I am worried. I find her at her locker.
"Are you okay Spencer? I saw you practically dash out of class. Are you alright?" I ask her.
She smiles and says, "Yes, I'm okay. It is just my first day and I nervous and I didn't want to be late for my next class."
"Okay, well, tell me if you need anything, or if there is any problem at all. Okay?"
"Um.. sure." She walks away.
Spencer (P.O.V)
Toby can't know what my problem is. He'll think I'm a freak. In fact, if anybody knew then I wouldn't feel comfortable in school anymore. I feel as if they would try to test me.
I am approached by three girls. "Hi, I'm Aria! This is Hanna and Emily. What's your name?" Aria says, also gesturing to Hanna and Emily.
"I was here years ago. I'm Spencer Hastings, remember? I was best friends with you all before I had to move away."
At first they are confused but then their faces lighten up. "Oh my god, Spence?!" Hanna exclaims. I nod she jumps to hug me, and I return the hug. They seem really happy to see me.
Over lunch, we all caught up on what has been going on in our lives. Of course, I exclude the problems that I faced. I look to my left to see Toby watching me. I don't want to be rude, so I smile and turn away. Sometimes I get tired of smiling, pretending that I am completely happy, when really, I am very anxious and nervous.
"Spence?" Emily asked. "Yeah?" I reply.
"You spaced out. Are you okay?" Hanna asks me.
"Um... yes, I'm fine. Sorry if I interrupted your conversation, that is so rude of me! I'm sorry." I apologize.
"Spence, it's fine. We were just worried, that's all." Aria says with a smile.
Three weeks later
Toby (P.O.V)
I am at my locker, next to Spencer's, but then I have to go ask a teacher a question.
When I come back, she is still there, but not alone. Some guy is talking to her, and by the look on her face I can tell that he is saying some pretty cruel things. I am pretty far away, so I can't hear what he is saying, but I see her gripping the door to her locker. I see her slam her locker and try to walk away, but then he grabs her wrist. I was running to help her, but before I reach them, I see Spencer give him an extremely hard punch to the face. Ouch.
She is still hitting him by the time I got to her. I pull her off and right when she is standing, she puts her hands on her head, and she says to the guy, "Oh my god I'm so sorry!" She runs away, crying. I don't know where she is going, but I chase her anyway.
I find her sitting on the side of the school, hiding her face on her knees with her arms wrapped around her legs. I sit beside her, trying to calm her down. She picks her face up.
"Spencer, what happened back there?" I ask her.
In between sobs, she answers, "I was at my locker, and this guy comes up to me, saying some very suggestive things that I would rather not repeat. I tried to walk away, but then, he grabbed me, and I blacked out. Next thing I know, you're pulling me off of him!"
"I think we should get you home." I drive her home and when we are there, I have my arm around her shoulders, in an attempt to comfort her.
When we get inside, I pull Spencer in for a hug.
Spencer (P.O.V)
I barely even lasted three freaking weeks.
I was expecting a lecture or something from Toby, just like mom and dad would.
Instead he pulls me in for a hug and I start sobbing. "It's okay, Spencer."
Once I calm down, I tell him what happened. He sighs. "It isn't your fault, Spencer. That jerk probably had it coming."
"I tried not to lose it, Toby, I just felt really uncomfortable. I felt unsafe, as if I was going to get hurt, so I defended myself."
Toby (P.O.V)
"Spencer, listen to me. You are the sweetest person I know. I know you didn't mean to, it's alright. I probably should have gotten involved." Eventually, she falls asleep, so I carry her to her bed and lay the covers over her.
I go back downstairs and I call Jason. I tell him what happened and he says that he isn't surprised, but he is worried. He is going to try to get home early. Noel is back from school.
"Is she okay?" He asks.
"She sort of beat someone up. I never thought she would do that."
"Toby, I think you deserve to know the truth."
Noel (P.O.V)
"Spencer has anger management issues. She is a very sweet person, but if she gets too uncomfortable in a situation, or if she gets claustrophobic, she loses it. It's like she can't think straight. We don't know what caused it, because she wouldn't talk about it. However, she is doing better. She has beaten up worse before." I tell Toby.
He seems shocked. "Wow." Is all he says. "Is it like this all the time?" He asks.
"No. Some days for her are good, some are bad." I answer.
"What do you mean?"
"Some days, she is just... annoyed by everything. We try to keep a good distance from her on those days. But like on her first day, she is mostly a very nice person. Then, there are days where she is so nice that she will do pretty much anything someone asks her to. That is mostly likely how she will act tomorrow in order to make up for what happened today."
Spencer is the best person I know. But, if she gets pushed too far she snaps.
"Should I be careful around her?"
"No, you will be fine. She likes you. It is mostly the nervousness she gets from new people. If they push her too far, she snaps. But don't get me wrong, at the most, she would tell you off. She may be quiet, but she also can go off on someone if she feels the need to, but of course, she always has a reason."
I go upstairs to check on Spencer. She is still sleeping, so I do my homework.
Toby (P.O.V)
Wow. So now I know. Honestly, my opinion on her doesn't change. In fact, I think I like her. A lot. When I first opened the door for her on the first day I met her, the first thought I had was how beautiful she is. I decided that I want to help her. I want her to feel as if she could trust me, and I want her to know that I will be there for her.
A/N: So now you know Spencer's secret! I want to include more spoby, but I am having some trouble thinking of how to. If you have any suggestions, then you could PM me or leave one in the reviews! I will absolutely give you credit, even if you just said something that inspired an idea. Please review!
