One Big Happy Family
Previously:
I looked down to see turtles, sharks, fish, and all kind of beings. We headed throughout the water together, us 8. It was quite amazing, when we were finished, we hopped back on the catamaran. The two instructors had been so kind as to take us around in their boat a little while longer, since we were finished. After the catamaran ride, Spencer thanked the men, and we walked across the street from the beach. We all stood there, waiting for the bus to come back.
"That was amazing." Em sighed.
We all nodded.
The bus swung around, and it dropped us off at the hotel.
We all headed back into the pool to relax.
End of Flashback
Ch 11: Spencer's Flashbacks
Spencer's POV:
After a stressful day at Aria's, I went up to my bedroom to look at my photowall. There were tons of photos, Toby and I's wedding, the day Mikey was born, Mikey's first birthday, a picture of the girls and I in front the Little White House in Key West, Aria's wedding, Hanna's wedding, Em's wedding, etc! A picture of Mikey before he turned one caught my eye.
Flashback
"Come on Mikey! Come on!" I exclaimed.
Toby had his arms around my waist as we watched little Mikey struggle to walk.
He toppled over, and began to cry.
I looked at Toby and groaned, "It's hopeless."
Toby looked over my shoulder and shouted, "Spence, look!"
I spun around to see Mikey walking towards me, and he hugged my legs.
"Mama!" He exclaimed.
"No way!" I exclaimed, tears pouring from my eyes.
I pulled out my phone, I absolutely had to get this on tape.
"Go to Daddy now!" I exclaimed as Toby ran to the other side of the room.
Mikey began to walk towards Toby, and once he got here, Toby scooped him up.
"Good boy Mikey!" Toby praised.
Mikey grinned and looked at the two of us.
"My little boy can walk." I murmured.
"He's growing up so fast." Toby added.
"Next thing you know he'll be one, then he'll have his first girlfriend, get a car, and run away with her!" I sobbed.
Mikey soon began to cry, and Toby whispered, "Shhh.. It's okay Mikey."
"Spence, he just went through a huge milestone, but trust me, we're far away from his girlfriend years." Toby assured.
"He won't date until he's 30." I smirked.
"All of the girls will be lining up for our handsome Mikey." Toby added.
I wiped away tears from my eyes and chuckled.
Toby always knows how to make me feel better.
"Our little Mikey." I cooed.
I pulled out my phones, and sent the video to Veronica, Hanna, Aria, Emily, Ali, Pam, Melissa, Ashley, and Ella.
Hanna responded with, "The cutest thing! I wish Bella would walk :("
The girls all had similar responses, and I pointed out, "I had him before you guys had yours, maybe that's it!"
The girls all insisted on coming over, so I sat on the couch and waited for their arrival.
Much to my surprise, Hanna arrived first, followed by Caleb, carrying Bella in her arms.
Hanna quickly passed Bella onto Caleb and ran towards Mikey and I.
"There's my little man!" She exclaimed, picking Mikey up, and pressing a soft kiss to his forehead.
Mikey had a huge smile on his face, and Hanna began to play peek-a-boo with him.
While Hanna was having so much fun with my son, I went to the door to answer the doorbell.
Aria, Emily, Alison, and Ezra came in.
"Hello!" I greeted.
Aria and Emily carried Sarah and Jonathan, and placed them on the couch.
They went over to Mikey as well, followed by Alison and Ezra.
"Let's show them what you can do Mikey!" I exclaimed.
I scooped up Mikey from Hanna, and set him down gently on the floor.
I went to the other side of the room, and called out "Come here Mikey!"
Mikey began to wobble over to me, and hugged my legs.
"Awww!" The girls chorused.
"He's so cute." Aria cooed.
"Thanks." I grinned.
Sarah, Jonathan, Mikey, and Bella all began to crawl around.
The girls and I exchanged looks, and chased after our little ones.
We scooped up our children, and sat back on the couch.
"We'll have to take down the gates babe." Toby pointed out,
I nodded, since Mikey can walk, we'd have to start introducing him to the stairs.
"Not today." I replied.
Toby nodded, "Okay."
"Ezra! We have to continue urging Jonathan to walk!" Aria whined.
"Okay babe, he'll get there eventually." Ezra pointed out.
Alison began playing with Sarah's curls, and Hanna admired Sarah.
"Kids can be so much work sometimes." I whispered.
Every adult in the room nodded in agreement.
"We should take a vacation!" Hanna exclaimed.
We all looked at her.
"We can't babe! We have so much to take care of, and we can't leave the kids." Caleb sighed.
"Maybe when the kids are a little older, and our parents visit." Em suggested.
"We should take a trip similar to the one we had at Key West!" Aria exclaimed.
Our eyes all widened at the thought.
Key West was so fun, and probably the best vacation ever.
End of Flashback
After thinking about that special moment, I was reminded of what Hanna said, and another memory came to my mind.
Flashback
It was our third day in Key West, and Toby and I were in the pool. We had found some floats beside the pool, and Toby and I were drinking ('virgin')Pina Coladas while floating in the pool. Emily was constantly doing laps, going back and forth and back and forth. It was weird, seeing her like that. After Em's swim career ended, I couldn't imagine seeing her so passionate about swimming ever again. I know Em's always loved to swim, it was just disorienting.
"I love you." I whispered to Toby.
"I love you too." He replied.
The two of us sat there, held hands, and floated in a corner.
"Spence!" Hanna yelled.
I spun around and rolled my eyes.
"Come on over, the water feels great!" Aria yelled.
Toby and I ditched our pina coladas and put them back at the bar.
"Come on Em!" I exclaimed.
"I'm staying." Em said.
I shrugged, grabbed Toby's hand, and we ran into the ocean.
The waves were insane, and today we all decided to go far into the ocean.
We all formed a line, holding hands, and jumped over the waves.
"Come on Em!" Ali yelled.
Em looked up from the pool, and kept swimming.
"Emily Fields!" Alison yelled.
Em spun around, and looked at Ali.
Em headed towards us, and joined us in the water.
"It feels great." She whispered.
"Told you so." Aria boasted.
"Ezra! Aria!" Voices called.
We all spun around to see Hardy and his wife in the ocean.
"Hardy!" Ezra and Aria chorused, giving him a hug.
"Hello!" Hardy said with a wave.
"I'm Spencer, and this is my husband Toby." I started.
The girls seemed to get the hang of it, and continued.
"I'm Alison."
"I'm Emily."
"I'm Hanna."
"I'm Caleb."
"Nice to meet you all." Hardy said with a nod.
"Same to you." Toby nodded.
Hardy and his wife swam away, and when they were out of sight, the guys started talking.
"I don't like him." Toby sighed.
"Why?" Ezra asked.
"He smells like alcohol." Toby hissed.
"Yeah Hardy can get really drunk." Ezra whispered.
Toby and Ezra exchanged glances, and I put my hand on Toby's shoulder.
"Race ya to the sandbar!" I yelled.
I began to swim towards the sandbar, as Toby pushed me down in the water.
I came back out, and protested, "Hey!"
Toby leaned in for a kiss, and we kissed for a little bit.
I threw my arms on Toby's neck, and Ezra called out, "Toby watch out!"
I ran towards the sandbar, and stood there with a grin.
"Hey!" Toby yelled.
"That was unfair!" He whined.
"Poor baby." I said with an eye roll.
Everyone began to chuckle, and I smiled at Toby in reassurance.
I gave his shoulder a small nudge and he smiled.
"You sure are competitive Spence." Caleb commented.
"Obviously!" Hanna exclaimed.
"Spencer's the most competitive of all!" Ali agreed.
"I am rather competitive." I grinned.
I ran towards the shore and dove in the pool.
Someone gave my shoulder a tap, and I saw that it was Em.
"I beat you here." She said with a shrug.
I crossed my arms, and looked up at the six others who joined us.
"Lighten up Spence." Aria insisted.
I relaxed my shoulders and headed underwater.
I let the cool water hit every inch of my skin, and came back up.
"Let's do those hair flips!" Hanna exclaimed.
"What?" Caleb asked.
"Here.. I'll show you." Hanna replied.
Hanna stuck her head underwater, with her hair in front of her face, came back up, and flipped her hair back.
"See, like that!" Hanna exclaimed.
"Come on Han, that's something we would've done in middle school." I groaned.
"Please Spence." Aria whispered.
I sighed, and the girls applauded.
We held hands, and went underwater together, and flipped our hair back.
The guys applauded at the surface, and I noticed that Ezra had his camera in his hand.
He turned around the polaroid picture, and it looked amazing!
You could see the water flying through the air and everything!
"Wow!" Aria gushed.
Ezra nodded, set the camera back in its bag, and headed back into the pool.
I began to lay my head back, and floated around the pool.
End of Flashback
I moved onto the next picture, which was one of Jonathan and I.
Flashback
"He's our godson Toby! I've gotta see him!" I whined.
"Spencer, you just gave birth two days ago, I'm sure Aria understands." Toby scolded.
"I've gotta see him!" I exclaimed.
"Please Toby." I whispered.
He sighed, as Veronica entered the room.
"Take Michael." I told her, and stormed out of the room.
Toby chased me as I headed to Aria's room.
I softly knocked on the door, and heard Aria call, "Come in."
\ I opened the door knob to see Aria holding a little blue bundle in her arms.
I ran into the room, and took Mikey.
"What the hell Spence?" Aria asked.
"You're supposed to be in bed." She added.
I was shocked by her words, and replied, 'I snuck out."
I put my finger to my lips, signaling to not tell anyone.
"Who has Michael?" Ezra asked.
I paused and thought about his question, and snapped, "It's Mikey actually."
"Veronica does." Toby butted in, rolling his eyes at me.
"Jonathan Byron Fitz right?" I asked.
Aria nodded, wiping tears from her eyes.
"He's so cute." I cooed.
"I've gotta get her back." Toby exclaimed.
I passed Jonathan back to Aria, and he pulled me outside.
"Gee." I complained, touching my arm.
Toby lead me back to the room, and we headed inside.
End of Flashback
I moved onto the next picture; my baby shower.
I smiled, and another thought came to mind.
Flashback
The girls and I, minus Em were all headed to a location that the guys and Em had told us to meet at. We were going on a date with everyone, and I was beyond thrilled.
Hanna drove us all to the location, since the guys and Em had mysteriously left earlier.
We pulled into the designated location, and headed inside.
The lights were off, and I yelled, "Hello?"
"Guys this is an -A setup." Aria whispered.
"Surprise!" A group of people yelled.
The lights flickered on, and I looked around at my family and friends.
Em, Ezra, Toby, and Caleb gave us all hugs.
I looked around to see blue and pink banners, streamers, balloons, and other decor.
I put my hands to my face when I realized what was happening.
"Oh my god!" Ali exclaimed.
We all looked around and admired the sight.
Toby led me to a place to sit down at a table with the other girls, and food was already on the table.
"Do you like your baby shower?" Ezra asked us.
I nodded and smiled.
A bunch of people began to surround the table, so the guys headed to another table.
"Congratulations!" Pam beamed.
"Thank you!" We chorused.
Pam handed the guys and Em all huge gifts, and they put them aside into four different piles. Veronica, Ella, and Ashley each passed the men gifts as well.
The four women waved and sat down back at their table.
Melissa, Wren, and her children came up to everyone.
"Hello!" Melissa greeted.
We all waved.
Melissa handed the men gifts, and wrapped me in a hug.
"Auntie Spence!" Bethany exclaimed.
I gave Bethany a quick hug.
Aaron said, "Hello."
Matt just stood there and smiled, holding onto Melissa's legs.
I waved at little Matt, and he grinned.
"I'm so happy for you." Melissa told me with a smile.
I gave her a soft smile back, and looked uneasily at Wren, who just followed Melissa everywhere.
He looked at us, scooped up Matt, and walked away.
Once the five had left our table, college friends came into play.
My college roommate; Rebecca came over and passed me a gift.
"Congrats Spence!" She exclaimed.
"Rebecca!" I exclaimed, wrapping her in a hug.
"I've missed you." She whispered.
"I've missed you too." I returned.
"Nice too see you again Rebecca." Toby stated.
"Likewise." Rebecca nodded with a chuckle.
"I hope you'll enjoy my gift." She told me, squeezed my hand, and walked away.
I exchanged a glance with Toby, and then looked away.
Aria and her previous roommate were already in a conversation, Ali and Hanna were both talking to someone they had met in the fashion career, and I sighed.
I dug into my food, and smiled.
The food was delicious, and I was nearly 100% sure that Ezra made it.
"Time for gifts!" Toby exclaimed.
Each of the men pushed over gifts towards us, and I turned around in my chair, facing the guys. They pulled up a chair next to each one of us, and Toby sat down behind me. Veronica looked at me eagerly, and shoved over a large blue wrapped present. I opened a cute card, that was signed:Love you, Mom. I looked at a huge gift and looked at Toby.
"Together?" He asked.
I nodded, and we tore the wrapping paper.
My eyes widened at the sight of the crib.
"Mom this is.." I began.
"Your little boy will need a crib." She shrugged.
"Thank you." Toby and I chorused.
I looked over to see that the other couples got cribs from their parents as well.
"Mine next!" Pam told Hanna, Aria, and I.
I tore open the wrapping paper; by myself this time, and revealed a play gym.
The girls and I looked at each other and smiled.
"Thanks Pam!" We chorused.
She nodded, "You're welcome girls."
Ella looked at us and nodded.
Toby and I tore open one of those FisherPrice things.
"Thanks Ella, Michael will love it!" I exclaimed.
Everyone gasped.
"Whoops." I looked at Toby and shrugged.
"I thought you weren't going to tell us the name until later." Veronica protested.
"Well it happened so." I shrugged.
Ashley shook it off, and passed us her gift.
I revealed a wagon, and Aria spoke up.
"I can just imagine taking pictures of my little one with my camera, thank you Ashley." She told her.
"Your welcome Aria." She replied with a smile. '
"Thank you Ashley!" Ali and I chorused.
She nodded, and I opened up my gift from Melissa.
It was one of those activity garden things for kids.
"Thanks Mel." I said with a nod.
Rebecca had gotten me a mini lawnmower, some toys, and stuffed animals.
"Thank you." I smiled.
"I know it's not much but-" She began.
"Please Becca, it's a lot, and just what Mikey needs." I replied.
She smiled, and I squeezed her hand.
Once the girls and I had finished with the gifts, Ezra came out with cake.
I dug into the triple chocolate cake and moaned.
"It's so good!" I exclaimed.
"Thank you." Ezra exclaimed with a small bow.
Aria giggled at his gesture, and we all laughed; since Aria was too.
End of Flashback
I looked back at the photo and smiled.
I moved onto the photo before the baby shower one.
Ah, my proposal.
Flashback
"Spencer, I want our anniversary to be special, let's go somewhere." Toby blurted.
I looked up from the Scrabble Board, and Toby continued,"Our anniversary's next weekend, let's go to Cape May."
"Okay." I replied.
The Next Weekend
Once we arrived in Cape May, Toby opened the car door for me. He took me out to dinner, and suggested, "Let's go to the beach, take a walk.
I nodded, what if he was going to break up with me?
Toby grabbed my hand, and led me down the beach, and he stopped us.
The beach was abandoned, totally gone. There was an object laying in the middle of the beach, and I had an urge to run towards it. Toby grabbed my hand, and we went a few feet from the object, to a chair. There were candles making a path to the chair, and I had a strong feeling of what was going to happen. I raised my eyebrow and looked at Toby.
"Sit down Spence." He told me.
I sat down in my chair, and looked up at him.
"Spencer Hastings, the love of my life. I have never been anyones favorite person in life, but you are mine, and I want me to be yours. When you handed the mail to me at my door, I was seriously shocked. When we studied for French together, I felt a connection. I thought that day, that the connection would never mean anything to you. When I started helping you with -A, and you helped me with Jenna, I was excited. I knew that it meant that something good would happen. When I gave you my shirt in the motel that night, and you took it, I was surprised. By the way, I felt your arms wrapped against me that morning, I just didn't want to say anything. God, what was I doing with my hair back then? It was a mess." He paused, letting me chuckle, while tears fell down my face.
He continued, "We shared our first kiss, and sparks flew. We held hands, and spent more time together. I don't think we ever formerly began to date, but that doesn't matter now. When I became a police officer, that was the worst mistake I've ever made. I hurt you Spence, and you let me. It wasn't right, it isn't right. Man, when Johnny hurt you, I was so angry. When you were back in my arms again, everything just felt better. You and Me Spence. It'll always be us. I want it to always be us. I love you Spencer Hastings. I'm not too good with words here. I can't even put it into words of how much I love you. You're my soul mate Spencer, nothing can ever take that away from us. I want to watch our children grow up together, I want to spend my life with you. I want to listen to every problem you come across, share tears, smiles, and laughs. I want to be here every time you make a decision, and get a new opportunity. I want to live with you Spence. Spencer Hastings I love you."
"Without further ado." He murmured, pulling out the object I looked at earlier, and getting on one knee. Tears continued to flow down my cheeks, and he wiped them away.
Toby held up a Scrabble board, with the words "Will You Marry Me?"
"Will you do the honor of marrying me Spencer Hastings?" He asked, opening a velvet box.
"Yes! Of course!" I exclaimed and sobbed.
Toby picked me up, and spun me around.
I laughed, and threw my arms around his neck.
"I love you too Toby." I whispered.
He grinned, and we exchanged a kiss.
"I think you got a double word score." I told him.
He threw his head back and laughed.
We held each other for a while, and I just looked at him.
End of Flashback
I smiled, wiping tears from my eyes, and moved onto the next picture. The picture was at me at Melissa's new home in England. I was only a freshman in college at the time.
Flashback
I looked over at my mom, who was currently driving us to Melissa's new home.
"I can't wait to see it!" She exclaimed.
I smiled, and my mom pulled up to a large, two floored home.
I knocked and rang the doorbell.
Melissa smiled, and opened the door.
"Hello!" She exclaimed.
"Hi!" My mom and I chorused.
"Alright, time for the grand tour." Melissa declared.
Melissa started by saying, "It's a 4 bed, 4 bath home."
She turned around, and we nodded.
She let us take off our coats and shoes, and we proceeded to the living room.
"This is our living room." She began, gesturing to the room.
She led us into the kitchen, "This is our kitchen table and this is my cooking area." The kitchen table had enough space for six people, and there was a large kitchen. She led us into the next room; the dining room.
"Wren and I wanted a large space to entertain, so we needed a grand dining room." Melissa pointed out.
I admired the table fit for 12 people, and the two chairs in the room.
"That's it for the downstairs." She concluded.
We went up the stairs, to see a long hallway.
"To your left are our two bathrooms for children." She began.
My mom and I exchanged a look, and Melissa raised her eyebrow.
"Moving on." She declared.
"To the right is the master bedroom."She told us.
Melissa led us into her bedroom, which had a queen bed. The colors in the bedroom were amazing, there was a nice blue color in the main room. There was two nightstands, and a walk in closet. She lead us into the master bathroom, which had two sinks, with tiling around them. There was a gorgeous and very large shower as well.
Melissa took us out of the bedroom, and gestured to the next room. "This is the nursery."
We walked in to find a sleeping Bethany in her crib.
"She's so beautiful." I cooed.
"Thank you." Melissa grinned.
We crept out of the nursery and she gestured to the two other bedrooms on each side of the hall. "These are for future children." She stated, and led us back downstairs.
She opened her backdoor to a grand patio. She had a huge swimming pool as well. Melissa led us to the guesthouse, and we walked inside. Inside the guesthouse, was a small kitchen, a living room, and three guest rooms.
"This is a great space." My mother spoke.
"I agree." Melissa murmured.
"So, what do you think?" Melissa asked.
"I love it." I cooed.
"Thanks Spence." Melissa whispered.
I nodded.
Melissa looked over at my mother.
"It's extraordinary Melissa. Though I did notice how you have extra bedrooms upstairs for children." My mother replied.
"Well, Wren and I want to have four children, so three bedrooms will do for now." Melissa replied.
Veronica nodded.
"So, how has Wren been?" I asked, changing the clearly uncomfortable topic.
"Great, he is getting high pay from work." Melissa replied, drifting off.
"How about college?" She asked.
"I love UPenn, the professors are great, and I'm really enjoying it." I stated with a smile.
"That's great Spence!" Melissa exclaimed.
"Thanks." I smiled.
"How about you and Toby?" Melissa asked.
"Great, our relationship is still tight, and I can see ourselves with a future." I gushed.
"I'm so happy for you!" Melissa grinned.
"More grandchildren for me." Veronica whispered.
I gave her a playful nudge, and the three of us sat down with coffee on Melissa's couch.
End of Flashback
I smiled at the thought, I really missed Melissa.
I moved onto the next picture of Rebecca and I in our dorm.
Flashback
I looked at my key that I was given at the front desk, with 309 engraved into it. 309 was my dorm room number. My parents had already dropped me off, and I was finally alone. I set down my suitcases, and lay down on the top bunk bed.
"Picking spots already?" A voice asked.
I sat up, and saw a girl standing in the doorway.
"Your lucky I love the bottom bunk." She added.
I got down from the bunk bed, and stood there.
"Hi, I'm Rebecca." She introduced.
"I'm Spencer, your roommate." I returned, shaking her hand.
"Nice to meet you Spencer." She smiled.
"Do you need any help carrying anything in?" I asked.
"Yeah, actually, thanks." She grinned.
We left our dorm room open as we headed to the parking lot.
Rebecca opened her trunk, and passed me a few boxes.
"Thanks." She murmured.
"No problem." I stated.
"So, where are you from?" I asked.
"Maryland, close to D.C. How about you?" She answered.
"Rosewood." I replied.
"Oh, you're.. Spencer Hastings." She realized.
"Yeah, I came to college to have a fresh start though.I'll tell you about my past when we know each other better." I concluded.
"Sorry, and yeah I totally respect that. I just recognized you." She replied.
"You don't have to apologize, it's okay. So what's your major?" I asked.
"Business- law more specifically, how about you?" She answered.
"Me too!" I exclaimed.
"No way!" She exclaimed.
I gave her a quick high five as we headed back to the dorm room.
"So why did you come to UPenn?" She asked.
"My sister went here. My parents basically have had my future lined up since I was 6." I finished with a chuckle.
I added, "Though I heard it's a great school. How about you?"
"Its been my dream school." She replied.
I nodded, "Cool."
"Thanks." She replied.
"So, do you have a boyfriend?" Rebecca asked.
"Yeah, his name is Toby. How about you?" I answered.
"That's nice, I just went through a tough break up." She replied.
"I'm sorry." I murmured.
"It's okay." She said and squeezed my hand.
"I'll tell you when I'm ready." She added.
I nodded.
Right then and there, I could tell that Rebecca and I would be good friends.
"Thank god the walls are blue." She blurted.
I looked at her and raised my eyebrow.
She continued, "I was imagining them to be a disastrous color. Plus I bought a purple rug for the room." She finished, reaching into one of her boxes.
She grabbed out a lavender, fuzzy rug, and threw it down on the floor.
"Is this okay?" She asked.
"It's cute." I nodded.
Rebecca and I sat down on the bottom bunk, and continued to talk.
"What's your favorite color?" She asked me.
"Hmmm… blue." I finished.
"Mine too." She smiled.
"What's your favorite food?" I asked.
"Definitely mac & cheese." She replied.
"I love lasagna." I added.
"Lasagna's really good." She agreed.
"Did you play any sports throughout the years?" She asked.
"Field Hockey." I replied.
"Ahh, I love soccer." She finished.
"Pet Peeves?" I asked.
"Smoking, I hate when people smoke." She sighed.
"Same here, and ignorant people." I added.
"True." She agreed.
"Hmmm.. what's your favorite froyo topping?" She asked.
"Ugh, that's so hard. I load my froyo with m&ms, reese's cups, crushed up oreos, butterfingers, and all that good stuff." I sighed.
"I can't choose." I concluded.
"Same, they're all too great." She agreed.
"Favorite resturaunt?" I asked.
"Olive Garden!" We both chorused.
We burst into a fit of laughter, and I gave her a small hug.
"Well roomie, I've gotta finish unpacking." I told her.
"Roomie, huh?" She smirked.
"Yup, I'm calling you roomie. It's official." I declared.
"Okay roomie." She smiled.
"Hey that isn't cool." I crossed my arms.
"If I'm 'roomie' then your roomie too." She pointed out.
"Alright." I sighed.
"Roomie." I added.
"Stop!" She groaned.
I threw a pillow at her, and she threw one at me, and we stayed like that for a while.
I chuckled at the memory, and moved onto the next photo.
The next photo was one of Ali, Em, Aria, Spencer, and I in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Flashback
"We're finally here!" Hanna squealed.
She squeezed Caleb's hand, and we ran towards the Eiffel.
"Take pictures!" Aria told Ezra.
Ezra took pictures of the girls and I, and got a polaroid of Aria 'holding' the Eiffel Tower. We all headed to the first lift, and reached the first floor of the Eiffel. I looked around and shouted, "You can see rooftops!"
Toby nodded.
We took the two other lifts, and finally reached the top.
"We're here." I grinned.
"There's no place I'd rather be." Toby told me.
"I love you." I told him.
"I love you too." He replied.
Toby fixed my beret, and fixated it perfectly on my head.
"Thank you." I whispered.
"Alright lovebirds." Ali snapped.
Em leaned in to shut up Ali, and kissed her.
"Who's the lovebirds now?" I joked.
I looked down at the tiny ant people and the miniature buildings.
"We're here." Aria said.
"We know." Hanna pointed out.
Aria finished, "No. All of us. Us together."
"Ohhh.." Hanna began.
We all held our significant other, and looked down at the beautiful sight of Paris. Aria had taken nearly 20 polaroids already, here film was probably out. Paris is so beautiful and I'm so grateful to be here.
"It's so beautiful." Emily cooed.
Caleb grabbed Hanna's beret and put it on his head.
"Now this is adorable." Hanna chuckled.
"Of course.. Paris is beautiful too." Hanna added.
We all burst into laughter and grinned.
"It is cute. Caleb should model berets more!" Em teased.
Caleb gave her a playful nudge, "Hey!" He protested.
Hanna pulled out her phone, and showed Caleb a picture of him.
"This is how you look." Hanna chuckled.
"Well I do look fabulous." Caleb realized, fixing his berets.
Hanna put on her selfie stick, and we all took a selfie- on the Eiffel Tower.
"Hanna!" Caleb yelled.
"What?" Hanna asked.
"Did you keep the picture?" Caleb asked.
"No." Hanna smirked.
Caleb reached for Hanna's phone, and I shoved his hand back, "It could fall of the Eiffel Tower." I scolded.
Caleb nodded, and Hanna grinned, and put it in her bag.
"Delete it." I told her.
"Too late.. I already sent it.. it's my lockscreen." She giggled.
"Hanna." Caleb growled.
"Let's get down before these two kill each other." Em suggested.
We all nodded, and headed back down the tower.
"Please delete it." Caleb begged.
"Okay." Hanna pouted.
"Here comes the pouts." Em warned him.
Caleb nodded understandingly.
We got off of the tower, and stood back on the ground.
"Woah." I blurted.
"That was-" Hanna began.
"Crazy." Aria finished
"I know." Em said.
"We know." Ali finished.
"You guys are all interconnected with some sort of knowledge of what the next person is going to say." Caleb blurted.
"They're practically sisters." Toby pointed out.
"True." Ezra agreed.
Caleb nodded, seeing their point.
"You guys are family too." I added.
"We know." Ezra clarified.
"We're all family." Em added.
"One Big Happy Family." Aria finished.
"We should write a book." Ezra announced.
"About what?" Toby asked.
"Our lives, as One Big Happy Family." Ezra finished.
"Do you think people would read it?" Ali asked.
"Of course!" Aria exclaimed.
"I think its a great idea Ezra." Hanna chipped in.
"Thanks Hanna." Ezra smiled.
Hanna did a small curtsy.
"I'm hungry." Ali groaned.
"For once, I agree." Caleb sighed.
"Let's go find somewhere to eat." I announced.
We walked down the streets of Paris, all eight of us, and entered a restaurant. Macarons were all waiting for us on the table.
"I've always wanted one of these!" Hanna gushed, picking one up.
We all feasted on the macarons, and ordered crepes and unique French food for lunch. It was our first full day of Paris, and we had so much to explore.
End of Flashback