On Thursday night, Aria and Emily came over to help Spencer pack for Landon. While they helped her pack they talked about what Alison told them and what they know about Mike. If what Mike said is true then is it possible that Mona is still alive? Maybe she's the one messing with them. Everyone knows how much Mona loved to play games. She loved them almost as much as Ali did. Spencer sighed as she threw her empty suitcase down on her bed. The girls have already sorted out a pile of clothes for her to pack.
"Aria have you talked to Mike since Tuesday?" Emily asked.
"No," she said.
"Do you guys think Mona is still alive?" Aria asked. "Maybe there's a reason the cops never found a body."
"-A probably killed Mona once they found out about her plan," Spencer said.
"She could still be alive," Aria said.
"If she's alive, is she helping us or tricking us?" Emily asked.
"I don't know," Spencer said. "All I can think about is who killed Melissa."
"We're going to figure this out Spence," Emily said. "We just have to."
"Maybe talking to Colin will get us a led on who -A is," Spencer said.
"Or this could be a trap from -A," Aria said.
Spencer finished up packing her suitcase and collapsed on the bed next to Aria. Emily was leaning forward in the red chair. All the girls have many theories running through their heads but don't know which one is right.
"What times does your flight leave tomorrow?" Aria asked.
Spencer took a deep breath and said, "before noon. My mom thinks I'm going to some college interview so she didn't ask many questions."
"Is your mom dropping you off at the airport?"
"No, Toby is. At first we thought it would be harder for us to say goodbye if he did drive me, but I want him to be there. I want all you guys to be there. I want your guys faces to be the last thing I see before getting on the plane."
Emily reached out to touch my arm. "We'll be there."
The girls spent the night at Spencer's house to talk more about their plans. Toby called Spencer after midnight to ask what time he should pick her up. And he really wanted to talk to her because he loves the sound of her voice. What started out as a type of business call, turned into a little argument about who would miss who more. That's a little cheesy for this couple. Even they know that. But when you're in love sometimes you don't really care how cheesy you sound.
"So if you get here at 9 in the morning that should be early enough," Spencer told Toby over the phone.
"Okay," he said. "I'm really going to miss you when you're gone."
"I'm going to miss you too."
"I'll miss you more."
She smiled softly. "Didn't we just have this fight?"
Spencer could hear him smiling over the phone.
"Yeah, but I'm really going to miss you. A lot."
"I'm going to miss you too." Spencer looked at the time. "I should get some sleep."
"Okay, goodnight."
"Goodnight."
"Goodnight," he repeated.
Spencer laughed, "are we seriously about to have the "you hang up first" argument?"
"Whatever keeps you talking."
"Goodnight Toby," she said for the last time.
He sighed, "goodnight."
They hung up at the same time then fell asleep thinking about the other. The next morning, Toby showed up at Spencer's house before 9. The girls went back to their houses to change and said they'd meet her at the airport. Spencer made breakfast for her and Toby then he helped her get her suitcase in his truck. They climbed in his truck and drove off to the airport. The ride was silent. The only sound was coming from the hum of the radio playing on a low volume. Spencer and Toby kept their hands latched together the whole ride there.
Just like they said Spencer's friends showed up at the airport to see her off. Caleb came along too. Ezra couldn't make it because according to Aria he had a business meeting regarding the Brew to attend. None of the girls knows what's going on between the two lately. Just that Aria has been acting weird when talking about Ezra. Toby was helping Spencer go over her list of everything she needs. She made a promise to call him at least once a day for every day that she's gone.
"Does this Colin guy know you're coming?" Toby asked.
"Yes. I emailed him and he said he would love to meet with me to talk about Melissa."
"Is he a young guy?" Aria asked.
"Yeah. He's about twenty-five or twenty-six. The only thing he could tell me was that Melissa and him have been friends for a few years."
"Does he know you have a boyfriend?" Toby asked with a hint of jealousy.
"Yes, he knows I'm taken."
Caleb laughed, "I think what he means is, does this guy know you have a boyfriend who will kick his ass if he touches you?"
"I'm going to Landon to work not flirt," Spencer said.
"Does Colin know that? Caleb questioned.
Aria reached out and punched Caleb right in his left arm.
"Don't make Toby more paranoid than he already is," she scolded.
Caleb backed down, "sorry."
"You're coming back Tuesday right?" Emily asked.
"Yeah," Spencer sighed. "That's when my planes supposed to get back, so I guess you guys can count on me returning the same day."
"What time?" Aria asked.
"I'll call you guys and let you know."
"Okay," they all said.
Flight 216 to Landon is now boarding. Spencer gave each of her friends a hug including Caleb. They're all going to miss her, but they also know they have stuff to take care of back in Rosewood. While Spencer's in Landon, the girls are supposed to go back to talk to Alison. Toby and Caleb are going to continue to try and find a way to prove Hanna is innocent. After everyone hugged Spencer goodbye, they walked away to give Spencer and Toby a moment alone. Spencer stepped up to Toby who hasn't been able to look her in the eye since they got here. He's afraid that if he looks into her brown eyes he'll start crying. He's going to miss her so much.
"Toby," she spoke softly. She cupped his cheeks with her hands. "Look at me please."
He looked up at her for the first time. The look in his blue eyes nearly broke her heart. She knew that being a part hurt him. It hurts her too. When he finally managed to look her in the eyes, she smiled softly at him. Toby tried his best to smile back.
"It's just for a few days," she reminded him.
"I know," he sighed. "I'm still going to miss you. I've said this before about how I can't get used to you being far away. What if something happens to you and I'm not there to protect you."
"Nothing is going to happen to me."
"How do you know that?"
"Because I'll have you with me in my heart and as long as I have you with me nothing bad can ever happen to me."
Toby smiled and moved his hands to her waist. "I love you."
"I love you too."
They leaned in for a passionate kiss that neither one of them wanted to end. They wished that they could stay like this forever. Just holding each other with their lips pressed together. Hearing nothing but the sound of their hearts beating for one another. Flight 216 to Landon last call. The two unwillingly broke apart. When Spencer took a step back tears were forming in Toby's eyes. The sight of him crying made her eyes water. She brushed her hand over his cheek to whip the stray tear off his face. She smiled at him one last time before turning away to head for the boarding station. Spencer didn't even bother to look back because if she did, she would run back to him andwoukd miss her flight. Toby stood back and watched Spencer walk away along with his heart.
Sad chapter, but hey don't worry! Spoby will reunite soon. Next chapter the girls question Alison and Spencer will meet Colin. No Colin won't be a threat to Spoby in this story so don't worry. Thanks for reading! If I get at least six reviews, I'll update this weekend.
