Chapter 12: You're my present and future
A/N okay I know I don't exactly write just to get reviews. I mean I write cause
I enjoy it, but two reviews for the last chapter...really? Don't get me wrong, thank you so much you two reviewers. Prettylittlefan and GoddessArtemis1999, you guys freaking rock but a few more wouldn't hurt... oh also Spencer's mom (Veronica) is a little OOC in this. Just to let you know.
"I would love to move in with you Toby." I told him. He smiled realizing he had read the situation wrong and pulled me back in for a kiss. His tongue slipped into my mouth and I wrapped my legs around him as he backed me into a wall. The rest of the night was a blur of sheets and clothes and love.
Spencer's POV
It is now Friday morning. The rest of the week had been going on pretty much the same. My parents took our engagement well, but I still had to tell them I was moving in with Toby. Something tells me that isn't going to be as easy. But today we're going to break the news and hopefully I'll move in this weekend
"Babe, are you ready to head to your place and grab your school bag?" Toby asked. We had stayed the night as his place last night. We rarely spend nights away from each other, especially since we're engaged now.
"Yup, let's go." I responded. We interlaced hands and headed out. When we got to my house and walked into the kitchen my parents were sitting at the counter.
"Is there ever a time you guys don't spend the night with each other? Why don't you just move in together already?" she joked, at least I think she was joking.
"Actually mom that's exactly what we wanted to you to you about. It's weird how you brought it up so conveniently. Anyway, to put this simply, I'm moving in with Toby this weekend." I finished with a smile on my face. I looked up to my parents and my mom's face was mirroring mine.
"Oh I'm so happy for you guys!" my mom exclaimed, tears coming to her eyes. "My baby is all grown up. Oh Peter they're all gone now!" Well clearly I was wrong about this not being easy...
Obviously, my dad wasn't as emotional and kept his tough face on with a slight smile. "You take good care of her Cavanaugh," he said gruffly.
Toby wrapped an arm around my waist and drew me close, kissing my temple, "Of course. Wouldn't dream of letting anything happen to her." Toby told my parents.
They smiled and we bid our goodbyes.
After my classes Toby picked me up and we headed to my house to begin packing up my stuff. My parents and Melissa were gone so it was just the two of us in the house.
"Spencer, what is this?" Toby asked holding up a picture frame. It was of Wren and me and Wren was kissing my cheek. It was from when we had dated for about two weeks. I hadn't exactly told Toby we dated; I mean it didn't go anywhere. I mostly did it to piss of Melissa anyway, I didn't even like Wren.
"Uh it's a picture?" I tried. Toby didn't look amused. "Toby don't be mad, we only dated for about two weeks..." Toby's face tightened and he went stiff, "But it didn't go anywhere! It meant nothing, he means nothing!" I attempted to get him to understand.
Toby stood there, taking in everything I was saying. "Spencer, how could you not tell me? We are suppose to be honest with each other, this is something that I deserved to know." Toby said quietly. Then turned to walk out.
"Wait, where are you going! Toby please it's not a big deal!" I begged.
"Not a big deal, you lied to me! Telling me there is and was nothing ever between you and Wren! I'm not even mad you dated him, heck you are free to date whoever you want. It's the fact you lied to me about it Spencer, our whole relationship you've lied to me about this. How am I suppose to know what's a lie and what's not anymore?" he yelled and walked out.
I fell onto my bed with an exasperated sigh. He's right. I had lied. I told him time and time again Wren and I only had that moment in my bedroom the first time. I mean we never went all the way or anything, but we had more than one moment in my bedroom. I only dated him cause Melissa was being a huge bitch to me and I wanted revenge. Well... plus I had a little lust for Wren, but all I ever felt for him is completely gone! But regardless, I'd lied to and hurt Toby, which is the last thing I ever wanted to do. I had to make this right. I opened my nightstand drawer and pulled something out, smiling.
I walked downstairs and saw Toby sitting on the counter with his head in his hands and the picture of Wren and I lying on the opposite side of the counter. I walked over to the picture frame and picked it up. Toby looked up and followed me with his eyes as I went to the scissors drawer. I took the picture of Wren and I out of the frame and cut it up right before Toby's eyes. I then reached into my back pocket and pulled out the picture of Toby and me I'd taken from my nightstand.
The picture was from graduation night and we were at Hanna's house for a party. Toby had picked me up and set me on a counter. I had my legs wrapped around his waist and had drew him close to me. My arms were around his neck and our foreheads were resting against each other's. We had the biggest, brightest smiles on our faces. What you couldn't see was Hanna, Aria and Emily hiding in the background as they took the picture. I smiled remembering how Toby and I started to make out right after the photo was taken and we heard the girls giggle. We looked up in time to see them scamper off.
I put the picture in the picture frame and looked up at Toby. He smiled slightly but it quickly disappeared when our eyes met. I walked up behind Toby and began to massage his shoulders.
"Spencer," he scolded. I began kissing his neck, silently begging forgiveness.
"You still lied to me, this doesn't change that." I sighed and pulled away, taking the seat next to him.
"I know. I did and it was so wrong of me. You are the most important person in my life and it was stupid of me to lie, but I didn't want to hurt you. I was scared you'd leave me." I whispered the last part as tears began to fall from my eyes.
Toby looked up at me and his eyes softened. "Spencer, you should never be afraid to tell me anything. I am never going to leave you unless you want me to. Hate to break it to you, but you're stuck with me. However, we need to start being honest, all the time and we need to 100% trust each other, okay?" Toby said, as he wiped my tears away with the pads of his thumb.
I nodded and took his hands in mine. "I promise," I whispered.
"Good, now let's finish packing your room up." Toby said leading me up the stairs.
Toby's POV
After about two hours our little fight had blown over completely and we were back to normal. We had boxed up all of Spencer's clothes and personal belongs and they were in the back of my truck.
"Spence, you almost to go? We have to stop at the market and get stuff for dinner." I called up the stairs.
"Hmm? I'm coming," she called out distantly. She sounded a little sad from what I could tell. I walked up to her room and saw her looking around a little glum. I came up behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist, resting my head on her shoulder.
"It's just sorta scary. To think I'm leaving my parents and we're going to be out there on our own. I'm excited but nervous," she whispered, leaning into me.
"I know baby. But I will there with you every step of the way." I reassured her.
She smiled and we made our way downstairs. As we were about to leave, Spencer stopped.
"Wait!" she exclaimed running over to the counter. She picked up the picture of us and stuffed it into her purse. She walked back over to me and whispered in my ear, "Best. Night. Ever."
It really was. After that party we headed back to my apartment and Spencer gave herself to me for the first time. It truly was magical… for lack of a better word.
"Hmm, yes it was, and I plan for many more like it," I said back, swatting her butt and heading towards the truck. She laughed and came chasing after me.
We arrived at the market a few minutes later. I got out and jogged around to open Spencer's door. "You spoil me," she giggled reaching for my hand.
"You're my princess," I said back kissing her hand. We laughed and headed inside. "So what should we make for our first night living together?" I asked her.
She smiled at the realization we finally live together, "Well how about we grab something quick like a pizza so we can spend most of the time unpacking and doing other things..." she trailed off suggestively running her fingers down my chest. I laughed and grabbed her hand, kissing it lightly. We were in our own little world staring into each other's eyes until we heard someone clear their throat behind us. We turned around and both let out a big sigh.
You're fucking kidding me, right?
"Hello Spencer," Wren flirted. "...Toby" he added after, slightly acknowledging me. I quickly wrapped my arms around Spencer's waist in a fairly obvious, protective manner. Now that I discovered they had dated I was in full out "stay the hell away from my girl" mode. Spencer felt me tense because she slung her arms around my neck and kissed my cheek to calm me down.
"What brings you guys to the market?" He asked. Clearly trying to keep conversation going so he can stare at Spencer a little longer. I mean what does the idiot think we're doing here? Talking to the fruit? Having a play date with the bread and cereal?
I was about to say something sarcastic back, but Spencer spoke first "Just getting something quick for dinner so we can start unpacking all my stuff at Toby's apartment." She spoke innocently, but I knew she was getting a kick out of irritating Wren.
Wren cleared his throat embarrassed, "Oh so you guys are moving in together?"
"Yup, so we really have to get going! Come on baby," Spencer said, while dragging me away.
I couldn't help but look back at Wren and smirk. Wren shot me an evil glare that said, "oh it's so not over buddy" but I know it is. It's so over Wren, I thought as Spencer pulled me into the other isle.
"God, he just won't stop will he?" I sighed.
Spencer sighed as well and grabbed my hands, "No he won't give up, but you don't have to worry about it. He's the past and you sir," she said poking my chest," are my present and future. Now, let's go get that pizza and head home," she finished by pecking my lips.
"Hmm home, I like the sound of that," I smiled. She smiled back and we headed off to grab the pizza, making sure to avoid Wren.
A/N oh a quick thing I forgot. So I was thinking of doing some Ezria and Spoby like hanging out together next chapter. Like going out to dinner and clubs and stuff. Double dating kinda thing. So let me know if you guys like Ezria. Cause Ezria is my 2nd OTP. After Spoby obviously.
