Hey! So, here's chapter 7! I really appreciate all the wonderful feedback you guys left me for the last chapter! Hope you enjoy this and please leave some feedback, it is much appreciated! Enjoy! :)
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Chapter 7: Is My Love Not Enough?
"Happy, you need to go see Toby," Paige sighs into the phone.
She had spent the past few minutes trying to convince Happy to go to the hospital.
"But I don't know if that is a good idea," Happy paces back and forth in the garage.
"Look, I know you feel uncomfortable but Toby needs some support right now," Paige says calmly, "do you agree?"
Paige hears Happy sigh, "Yeah but he has Walter for support."
There's silence and then laughter erupts from both of them and Happy says through laughs, "okay, maybe he doesn't have the best support."
Paige laughs, "Now that's a fact," the laughter dies down, "Happy if I go with you will you go?"
"I'm not a baby, Paige," Happy snaps a bit and then pauses "sorry, I know you are just trying to help."
"Don't worry about it," Paige says sweetly.
"I don't know if he'll want me there though, I'm sure he's going to be busy taking care of Toby," Happy goes back to debating again.
"Don't be silly Happy, if it were up to Toby he'd have you by his side 24/7," Paige laughs and Happy feels herself blush.
"But I jus-"Happy begins but Paige cuts her off.
"Stop debating, we are going to that hospital," Paige says and gets out of bed, "I'm getting up now. I'm going to leave Ralph with a friend and I'll pick you up in 15 minutes."
"I don't know Pa-"
"Happy, I have never heard you be so indecisive. Is there more to this story that you haven't told me," Paige finally asks.
Happy hadn't told Paige everything that happened during the night, all she had told her was that she overheard Toby's conversation with Walter.
"Come pick me up and I'll tell you on the way," Happy says and hangs up before Paige can respond.
"Wow," is all that Paige can manage to say after Happy tells her everything from when she met Toby at his apartment, to the bet and kiss, and Walter seeing her in her in underwear and a tank top, "I understand now."
"Yeah," Happy sits uncomfortably as she looks at the hospital entrance from the parking lot, "Maybe I shouldn't go anymore."
"Oh no you are going," Paige says almost demandingly, "You have to get over the embarrassment. You'll have to see Walter and Toby sooner or later, so might as well let it be now."
"Okay, fine let's go then," Happy sighs and gets out of the car and starts walking to the entrance.
"Wait for me," Paige calls out to her.
There's an elderly woman at the front desk, "hi ladies, who are you looking for?"
"Uhm we're looking for Kelly Mitchell," Happy says quietly. She feels awkward saying her name, it just doesn't feel right.
"She just got moved to a room, she's in room 203," the woman says.
They thank her and Happy can feel her stomach twist and turn.
"Paige do you mind if I go find the room on my own?" Happy asks nervously.
"That's not a problem. I'll wait in the waiting room," Paige smiles, "You will be fine Happy."
Happy nods and walks off to find the room on her own. She finally arrives to room 203 and the door is cracked slightly and she leans in to hear Walter talking to who she assumes is Kelly.
"I appreciate you coming with Toby," Happy hears Kelly say.
"No need to thank me," Walter says stiffly, "Toby should be back soon he just went to talk to your nurse."
Kelly chuckles a bit, "Oh course Dr. Curtis would do that."
The way Kelly says that makes Happy's heart fall into her stomach; it sounds like Kelly knows him so well. They have so much history together that Happy begins to doubt everything all over again but she pushes past it and walks in.
"Happy, what are you doing here?" Walter stands up and asks.
She looks over at Kelly who looks so bruised that it hurts to stare.
Kelly looks at her with wide eyes, "Wait you're the girl who came to see Toby at his apartment," she looks confused, "And your Happy? Happy Quinn?"
"Yeah how do you know my name?" Happy questions her.
Kelly scoffs and then smiles, "You are all that Toby can talk about."
Happy feels a blush creep up.
"You mean the world to him, you know?" Kelly looks at her with soft eyes.
"He told you that?" Happy can't help but ask.
"I sure did," Happy turns around as she hears his voice and there he is leaning against the doorframe.
Happy feels uncomfortable and takes a few steps away from Toby and looks at Kelly, "I'm sorry for barging in like this. I hope you get better soon Kelly," she smiles and waves at her and tries to make a quick exit but Toby grabs her arm at the door.
"Happy, wait a minute. Please?" Toby begs as he gives her a pair of puppy dog eyes.
"I should go, Paige is waiting from me in the waiting room," Happy tries to pull away.
"Paige is here?" Walter stands up, "I'm going to say Hi to her."
Walter tries to sound casual about it but it is obvious that he really wants to see her.
"Oh no, you stay here with Kelly. Happy and I need to have a little chat," Toby smiles down at Happy.
"Toby, Walter does not have to stay here with me. You and Happy can go talk, Walter can go see his friend and I'll stay here to get some rest," Kelly smiles at him.
"I can't leave you here by yourself Kelly," Toby looks at her with concern.
Happy feels awkward in this little exchange and she needs to get out now.
"I'm gonna go now, talk to you guys later," Happy pulls away but Toby pulls her even closer to him.
"Walter stay. I'll be back soon," Toby says firmly and looks at Happy, "now we can go."
Happy sighs and walks out the room and walks down the hallway quickly so that she isn't right next to Toby.
"Come on Happy, talk to me," Toby says as he tries to catch up to her.
"I don't feel like talking right now Curtis," Happy stomps down the hall.
"Obviously, you came here for a reason," he stops in confusion, "Wait how did you even know I was here?"
Happy really doesn't want to talk to him about this so she decides to just state facts, that she was good at, "I overheard you and Walter talking with the nurse on the phone. I was a bit worried and well here I Am. Now that I know that everything is all good, I'm gonna go. See you later."
She turns to leave but Toby rushes up to her and stands in front of her, "Oh everything is far from good. We need to talk," he grabs her arm.
"Toby, what are you doing? Paige is out there waiting for me," Happy yelps as he drags her into an empty room.
"Oh is that your concern?" Toby questions.
"Yes, that is my concern. Now I'm leaving," she tries to get to the door but Toby stands in front of it and pulls out his phone, dials a number then puts it on speaker, "What are you doing now?"
"Hello?" Paige's voice comes through the phone.
"Hey Paige. I'm standing here with Happy," Toby says.
"Oh good you guys are talking," Paige says happily.
"Well we are trying to but Happy seems to be worried about you waiting on her, do you mind waiting for her?" Toby asks.
"Toby, shut up," Happy says angrily as she tries to take the phone from him but he decides to tease her by raising his arm until she can't reach it.
"Sorry sweetie you can't get it," Toby smirks down at her.
Happy is now glaring at him and Toby is suddenly not sure of his actions.
Happy is so furious that she can't help herself, she punches him in the nose, "don't call me sweetie ever again."
"Ow," he bends down in pain.
"Happy, what did you do?" Paige's voice comes through the speaker.
"Just gave the Doc a much needed lesson," Happy smirks.
Paige sighs, "Happy, really?"
Toby is bent over on the floor and holding his nose.
Happy's smirk goes away as he sees him in pain. He really didn't deserve that.
"Ugh, I'll call you back," Happy sighs.
"Don't hurt him," Paige manages to say before Happy hangs up.
Happy touches Toby shoulder and he flinches, "Please, don't punch me again."
"Oh shut up, idiot. I'm just trying to help you up," Happy pulls him up and sits him on the bed in the room. She grabs a towel, stands between his legs and presses the towel against his nose to stop the bleeding.
He looks up at her and she looks away, she just can't look at him because she feels he can read her every thought.
"So, I'm guessing since you now know what is going on with Kelly, that you now believing that I wasn't lying to you?" Toby's voice is slightly muffled.
"Yeah I guess so," Happy keeps her eyes away from his.
Toby moves the towel off his nose and grabs Happy's chin and turns her face to face his, "Do you now believe that I really do love you?"
Happy feels the heat rising to her cheeks and swats Toby's hand away. She takes a few steps back.
"Happy, stop doing that," he reaches out to grab her hand, "Please answer my question."
She turns back to face him, "I do believe you."
Toby smiles at her but Happy takes her hand out of his and walks to the door and Toby's smile is now gone, "then where are you going?"
Happy doesn't look back at him, "She needs you right now Toby."
Happy knows that their relationship can't be, Kelly needs him and most likely they will get back together.
"But Happy," he gets up and places a hand on her shoulder, "I need you."
Happy closes her eyes as she feels the urge to cry but she needs to be realistic.
"Toby, you don't need me. You have Kelly now and I can tell she really cares about you," Happy turns around and gives him his phone, "I hope she gets better soon."
"Are you really just going to leave like this?" Toby is in disbelief and finds himself in complete frustration.
Happy can't speak; she sees his pain written all over his face and it hurts.
Toby shakes his head, "Okay, you don't want me, I get it! You think I'll be happier with Kelly," his voice is becoming louder and angrier, "Well then perfect, you want me to be with her so bad than fine."
He gets close to her and she can see the tears building up in his eyes, "I love you but I guess that's not enough."
He walks past her, opens the door and slams it shut.
Happy closes her eyes and for once she feels like she has completely lost Toby.
That's Chapter 7! I was a bit nervous about posting this chapter up (I honestly got a bit a emotional when I wrote the end of this chapter) but I really hope you all enjoyed it! I want to again, thank those who left me some wonderful comments for the last chapter, it truly means a lot to me :) I love to hear from the readers, so please leave me a comment if you have a chance! Thanks loads! P.S: HAPPY SCORPION MONDAY! Scorpion Mondays always help me get through my day, how about you? :)
