I kept Toby close when I woke up from a short nap a few hours later. Toby and I were still holding each other, my chest up against his, our breathing slow and melodic. I pulled my arm to rest over his chest, his abs creating a support cushion along my mid-arm. I closed my eyes again, resting my cheek up against his chest under his neck. Keeping my body close to him, I breathed him in, and rested my head into his neck. I curled my fingers into a loose grip around his cotton white tee. I tried to move gently to lie on top of him without waking him, and when I did move, I thought I had wakened him up when his body stiffened. I grinded my teeth together, freezing in my place, hoping I hadn't woke him up. I thought Toby was going to wake up and stare at me, but his arm suddenly constricted gently around my waist, pulling me against his chest for a close bear hug. I eased into him, allowing him to hold me. How could I resist this anyways?

The door to the room creaked, and I saw a small figure stand in the door way. She was around five foot two, a blue blouse with skulls designed around it, she always had a thing for skulls. She had on black leather boots with black jeans, and a huge skull necklace that seemed too heavy on her small frame. Her eyes were the most unique green and gray hazel, and her brown hair was thick and wavy, touching her back midway, the hair supporting her very round face.

It was Aria.

Aria saw Toby and I on the bed, and I gave her the 'You better stay quiet' look. Aria smiled gently towards me, her eyes creasing in a bit of sympathy. Ezra had just left here a few weeks ago after –A had shot him. She was still trying to forgive Ezra, but knowing them so well, they were bound to get back together sooner or later.

Aria sat next to me, and she narrowed her eyes teasingly at Toby, and covered her mouth to keep from laughing when Toby groaned, and pulled me closer to his chest, my face pretty much buried in his neck.

"Toby…" I whispered.

Another groan was his response, and he just turned his head to be resting against mine.

"Toby!" I spat out, losing air.

He opened his eyes quickly.

"What, what?" He yawned worried.

I peered my eyes over to Aria, and Toby followed my gaze. Toby noticed Aria, and his eyes widened at the awkward position he was holding me in, still against his chest, and he gently let me go, looking at Aria still, and sat up, almost like he was ready for a job interview. He cleared his throat.

"Oh, uh, hi Aria"

"Hello Toby" Aria spoke as kind as she could. I could tell by the gleam in her eyes she was still a bit uncomfortable, but still had sympathy for us. Maybe just me.

I looked at Toby, and he got off the bed, wiping his hands on his jeans, pushing the creases out of the mid thigh of his jeans.

"I guess I should get going… It is a work day, sadly" Toby made a slight puppy face, and I laughed as he leaned over me, kissing me lightly.

Toby turned to leave, but then he turned back around, and slid off his brown faux coat, and placed it around my shoulders.

"I'll be back real soon" He whispered in my ear.

"Okay, I love you"
"Love you!"
Toby called back, walking out the door, winking at me as he went.

I laughed gently, and watched Toby disappear out of the room.

Aria turned towards me, smiling kindly, as if she would break me by letting her smile go down.

"Hey Aria"

"Hey Spence"

We sat there for a few lonely seconds, just looking at the ground. Aria's face transformed into worry and concern as she looked at me.

"How are you? I mean… are you okay?" Aria asked, her tone rising.

"I'm okay, I mean, my throat still burns a little bit, but, Toby was here for the whole night, so that was a nice little bonus"
"Ooo, nice bonus Spencer"
I laughed at Aria, she used the same line I used on her when we were at school discussing Ezra.

"I missed you" Aria said quietly, hugging my good side. I closed my eyes, breathing in her vanilla scent that was always kind and edgy like her. Her small body clung to me, and we sat there, holding each other for what seemed a long time. I opened my eyes to look at the side clock. It read 5:27 AM.

"Aria! It's 5 AM, why'd you come so early?" I asked, concerned and bewildered.

"Come on Spence, I think we both needed a little team Sparia"

I laughed at her small remark of our small inside joke about us, and looked at her kindly and gratefully.

"I'm so glad you're here Aria. I've really needed a friend, even when Toby was here"

Aria nodded gently, and looked at me, placing her leather bag on her lap, and smoothing it out.

"I'm glad I can be here" Aria said, smiling crookedly at me, and looking down at her phone as it bleeped out loudly.

"Oh, it's Ezra, he's saying I should come over now..."
"You should go! He's probably dying to get some alone time with you"
"Oh, Spence, come on! There's no way I'm leaving you, I've been here, what? Five minutes?"

I knew she was right, but I honestly wanted Aria to be happy. She had been so brokenhearted without Ezra. He had been everything to her.

"Aria, really, I'm fine. The nurse will probably be in here soon anyways"
Aria looked at me, unconvinced.

"Really, Aria, don't hold back" I exclaimed, letting out a sarcastic tone.

"Ugh, Spence fine! Then I'll assign Toby on 'Spencer Duty' today" She said, getting up and placing her bag back on her shoulder.

"Okay, Aria, I'll see you soon!"

"Love you Spence!"
"Love you too!"

And then Aria shut the door, and I could see her dark head skip down the hall. I was hoping she and Ezra were going to be okay.

It had been two hours exactly, and Emily and Hanna had seen me already. After they had left, I instantly had the urge to have Toby here again.

My phone was resting on the side table next to my hospital bed, and I reached for it with my right hand, and grabbed my I-Phone, and looked through my contacts to text Toby.

Already miss you…

How soon can you come by?

-Spence

Within a few seconds, I got a reply back.

I'm on my way now; I'll see you in a few minutes!

Love you,

Toby

Like I had said once, Toby never failed to make me smile.