Chapter 7

Forever Yours

It's been about two weeks since Spencer packed up her things and left hers and Toby's home. It's been two weeks of tears. It's been two weeks of yearning for his touch. It's been two weeks of Spencer trying to get back on track with her life.

After that night in the hospital, Spencer and Toby needed a break from each other. She went and stayed with Em for the night and in the morning she went back to get her things. Surprisingly, he was at home and he let her in, so she could pack her things. He watched as she put all of her things into a suitcase until she was done. When she was finished, he walked her back to the front door and instead of giving her a simple goodbye, he kissed her. It wasn't just a little peck, but it was like he was kissing her for the first time again. He let her go when air became necessary and she left without saying a word.

Now, she staying with Wren and Melissa, but it sucked. She loved living there with them and the house was beautiful, but it was hard to watch them be a couple when she was basically alone. On the plus side, she got to see Taylor when ever she wanted. She missed Snow, but would smile to herself because she knew that Snow must be giving him hell because she isn't there.

Spencer just got out of her seminar at UPenn and was headed toward the quad. She picked a nice table in the shade and pulled out her books to study for a while as she enjoyed the fresh air. It's one of those days where she would think about Toby. She'd think about his hair. His eyes. His voice. His lips.

"Spencer?" She snapped out of her daydream and looked up to see Alex standing next to her.

"Alex!" She stood up and pulled him into a hug that he automatically returned. She'd actually missed him."What are you doing here? I thought you moved to New Jersey?"

"I did, but I came back because I missed a certain brown-eyed beauty." He smirked at her and winked. He may have been flirting or kidding, but she couldn't tell.

"Really? You came all the way back to Rosewood just to visit me?"

"Of course, I did. I missed you, Spence." He playfully nudge her with his elbow and stood up."Come on, lets go get some coffee. My treat?"

"Okay, sure." She said and he helped her to her feet and they walked side by side as they walked down the street to the nearby coffee shop.

"How've you been?" He asked as he held open the coffee shops door for her.

"I've been doing well."

"Are you sure because that look in your eyes says something different?"

"What look?"

He chuckled light before he stepped up to order."Two black coffees and make one of those large."

She reached into her purse to pay, but he had his wallet out and ready. He paid for the beverages and left a tip in the jar for the barista. They walked over to an empty table in the back and sat down.

"So, how's Toby?" He asked, but even a question as innocent as that one made Spencer's heart ache.

"I, uh, I wouldn't know...we're on kind of a break."

"Hmmm. How long?"

"It's only been two weeks." She said, but it felt much longer."Anyways how have you been? Dating anyone?"

"I've been out there dating and it's been fun. I actually met this one girl named Vanessa and we've been out on a few dates. I like her...I like her a lot." He said with a dreamy look in his eyes and she couldn't be more happy for him, but something was stop plaguing her thoughts.

"If you like her, so much, then why are you here to see me?"

"Vanessa came with me to visit her parents here in Rosewood. I came to visit my family too and an old special friend. I've loved you once, Spencer, but I know that it'll never work, so I've moved on. But I still love having you as my friend."

"Oh..." She felt slightly embarrassed and could feel the shameful blush on her cheeks."I'm sorry. I'm really glad that you're here because I could use someone to talk to."

"I'm all ears." He said and leaned in to listen attentively to every word.

She found it easy to tell him about Sky and about Toby. She even told him about Andrew trying to make a pass at her. He was true to his word because he listened to every word that she said. And she actually felt better about getting her feelings out.

"That's an interesting story." He said simply before he took a slip of his coffee and Spencer was expecting a completely different reaction.

"That's it? I don't mean to be rude, but you're not shocked? Surprised?"

"No, because things in life happen. Sometimes they happen for the better and sometimes they happen for the worse. All you have to do his figure out a better way to look at the situation."

"You're a jerk when you say smart things that make sense, you know?" She grumbled and he quietly snickered to himself.

"I just live to serve, ma'am."

"Enough about me and my sad life. Tell me about life in New Jersey?"

"You sure you wanna know? I've been doing a lot and it could take a while to tell?"

She leaned in to attentively listen to him, like he did to her."I'm all ears."

Toby didn't know whether to be hurt or pissed off. It's been a few weeks since he and Spencer have talked. That hasn't stopped him from checking in on her from time to time. Like today, he went to UPenn's campus to surprise her and try to get her to talk with him. His plans were interrupted by none other than Alex Santiago.

He watched them talk. He watched as he made her smile and laugh. And he watched them leave together and that's all his heart could take. He would have thought that she's been missing him, but he seems to have guessed wrong. So, he sulked his way back to his truck and headed home.

The house felt so empty without Spencer there. He had Snow, but of course she was basically ignoring him because she missed Spencer. To be honest, he missed her more than anything.

He unlocked the front door to his house and stepped inside. He would normally head to the kitchen to get a beer before heading into the bedroom, but a noise caught his attention. He listened in closer and heard hushed voices whispering. He grabbed the first object her saw, a lamp, before heading towards the den. He slowly opened the door and quickly held up the lamp, ready to strike. He lowered the lamp down when he saw that it was just Emily, Hanna, Paige, Aria, Ezra, Caleb, and Holden.

"What are you guys going here? I could have killed you." He said and Caleb quietly snickered in the corner.

"You were going to kill all seven of us...with a lamp?" Holden questioned as he stifled a laugh, but when Ezra laughed, then that's when all the guys let out their laughter.

"Haha. Seriously, what are all of you doing here and how did you get in?"

Caleb held up his hand with a small smile on his face."I picked the lock."

"And we are here because you need an intervention." Emily said and Toby shook his head before running his fingers through his hair in frustration.

"I'm fine. I don't need an intervention."

"Yeah, you do. Do you want us to tell you how many beer bottles we found in the trash?" Ezra asked and Toby cringed because he's been drinking a bit, but everyone has a drink now and then.

"I'm an adult and I'm allowed to have a drink." He said firmly.

"You're allowed to have a drink, not drink yourself into depression over Spencer." Aria said and his heart ached when she said her name.

"Look, Spencer and I...I guess we're over, so I'm not drinking because of her. You have nothing to worry about."

"Toby, I thought you and Spencer were just on a break?" Hanna asked and he shrugged his shoulders before sitting down in the empty chair across from them.

"I thought were too, but I saw her today with someone else and she looked happy, so I want her to be happy."

"So that's it? You're not gonna fight for her?" Paige asked and Toby shamefully bowed his head down."Toby, it's not like you to give up. Don't give up on her just yet."

"What am I supposed to do? Huh?" He asked his friends as he quickly tried to wipe away his tears."She won't talk to me. She won't answer my calls or texts. She won't come see me. And she went somewhere with a guy other than me. I think my chances are pretty slim."

"Toby, Spencer loves you. No matter how much either of you screw up, you'll always love each other. You guys are soul mates. Don't give up her just yet. Let us help you fix it." Hanna said.

He didn't want to lose her. It's been weeks and all he could think about was her. Even the day after she left him, he came home calling her name, but he forgot that she left him and his heart broke even more. He didn't want to live without her, but did he still have a chance. That's when an idea formed in his head.

"I think I have a way to get Spencer back, but I'll need all of your help."

"Thanks for today. I had a really great time." Spencer said after Alex walked her back to her car.

"Me too. I kind of missed you, Hastings." He teased and she pulled him into a hug.

"You should call me the next time you're in town. Then maybe we could get together and I could meet Vanessa."

"Yeah, that'd be great. But I hope next time we get together that you bring Toby with you."

"I don't...I don't know about that, Alex."

He smiled and brushed loose strands of hair behind her ear."Just remember what I said. You love him, so don't give up so easily just because you think the odds are stacked against you."

"Why do you always do this? Why do you always tell me to go back to him? Why do you want to help me after I've broken your heart once before?"

"Because I loved you once and I still love you now, but as my friend. I want my friend to be happy and you're your happiest when you're with him."

"I...thank you for everything." She leaned up to peck his cheek.

"Alright, if you're done trying to seduce me, I think we should call it a night." He teased and she slapped his arm, earning a laugh from him."Goodnight, Spence."

"Goodnight, Alex."

She waved at him before getting in her car. She started it up and headed to Melissa and Wren's house.

When she got there it was late and the house was dark expect for the one light on in the living room. She hung her coat on the coat rack and took off her shoes before heading into the living room. She was a little surprised to see Wren walking around, cradling Taylor in his arms.

"Hey, is she asleep?" She whispered to him incase Taylor was asleep.

"No, She woke up a little while ago and woke up your sister. I told her that I'd handle it this time. I've been walking around with her for over an hour, but she just won't go to sleep."

Spencer walked over to Wren and took Taylor from his arms."Here, I'll make sure she gets put to bed, you can just go on up to bed."

"Spencer, you don't have to-"

"It's okay. I want to help take care of my little angel." She said with a smile on her face as she quickly glanced down at Taylor."Besides think of it as a way of saying thank you for letting me stay here."

"You're family, you're always welcome here." He said before leaning down to kiss Taylor gently on the head before he looked up at Spencer and said. "Goodnight, Spencer."

"Night." She called out to him as he left the living room to go to bed."Looks like it's just you and me, Tay."

Spencer cradled Taylor in her arms and gently swayed her back and forth. She even started softly humming to try and soothe her. Eventually, Taylor's eyes started to heavy and Spencer decided to take her upstairs. She sat in the rocking chair and gently rocked them as she still softly hummed. After about ten minutes of rocking, Taylor was finally asleep. Spencer placed her gently in the crib and kissed her head before leaving the room.

Spencer's alarm went off and she immediately shut it off. She was pretty tired from being up with Taylor for the majority of her night. It was Friday and she didn't have any classes today. She was about to go back to sleep when she saw a note laying on the pillow next to her. She picked up and read it.

When you wake up, meet me downstairs in the dinning room. I need to talk to you.

-Melissa

Spencer groaned because she wasn't ready to start her day just yet. But if Melissa needed her, then she'd be there. She hopped in the shower first and changed before heading down the stairs.

"Alright, Mel. What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?" Spencer asked as she was making her way to the dinning room. Expect, when she rounded the corner and entered the room, Melissa wasn't there, but Toby was."What are you doing here?"

He stood up and walked over to her, but when he got too close, she took a step back.

"I came here to ask you on a date." He said and pulled out a red rose for her.

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me. I came here to ask you on a date." He said with a wide smile on his face, but Spencer wasn't falling for his gorgeous smile or mesmerizing blue eyes.

"Toby, look the answer is-"

"Before you answer, I think you should know that if you say no, then I'll just keep asking you everyday until you say yes." He said."So, you could either say yes today and get it over with or you can deal with me showing up to one of your classes one day with a bouquet of roses and asking you out with a bullhorn? Your choice."

She crossed her arms and took a deep breath."Give me one good reason why I should go out with you?"

"Because you love me." He said and those words always make her heart flutter. She hated it when he got under her skin because it was so hard to get him out.

"Okay, fine. You can take me out. But keep your hands to yourself at all time or else I'm gone." She demanded and he excitedly nodded his head.

He handed her the rose, which she reluctantly took. He sat back down to wait for her to get ready. It only took her a matter of minutes before she was back and he got those butterfly's in his stomach.

"You look beautiful." He said as he admired her yellow sundress and his mothers necklace around her neck.

"Thanks, lets go." She said simply, trying her best not to fall for his charm.

When they got outside, he opened the passenger door to his truck for her. She hopped in and he shut the door before jogging around the truck and getting in.

"Just so you know, we're in for a ride so sit tight." He winked at her before backing out of the driveway.

She didn't know when she fell asleep, but after a while she was awaken by Toby. She examined her surrounding to see that it was dark out, but when she looked in front of her, she was shocked by the sight she saw.

"We're at-"

"We're at your lake house." He finished her sentence for her before stepping out of his truck. He went around to open her door for her and she accepted his help as she stepped out."Shall we."

He held out her hand for her to take it, she was hesitant at first, but she slipped her hand in his. He pulled out the spare key given to him by Melissa and let them in. Spencer couldn't believe her eyes.

The place was dark and only lit by candles. A fire was lit in the fireplace and a tent was set up in front of it. Inside the tent was blankets and pillows with a scrabble board. She glanced in the kitchen to see spices, vegetables, and ect. already in the kitchen waiting for them to be created into a meal. She couldn't believe it. He's recreating there first date.

"How did you do this? When did you do this?" She asked as she walked over to the tent and looked at the scrabble board with pieces already set up that said:

I'm a goofball who's madly in love with you.

-T

He smiled victoriously when he saw her smile and wipe away a fallen tear."I had a little help, but I wanted to go all out because, well, a six year anniversary only comes around once and I've already missed it up, but this is my way of getting a second chance."

"I love it." She said honestly as she followed him into the kitchen and watched him get to work."What's on the menu for tonight?"

"It's a surprise, but I will be needing red wine." He winked at her and she smiled as she got it out of the cabinet before placing it on the counter.

"Do need any help?"

"No, but you could do something for me." He pulled his shirt off and headed it over to her."You could go upstairs and put this on."

Her face grew out and she could tell that he loved her reaction."Okay, I'll be back in the minute."

She made her away over to the stairs, but something stopped her. There were rose pedals leading up the the stairs. She followed the trail of rose pedals up the stairs and to one of the guest room. On the bed was a note and red velvet box on top of it.

She quickly changed into his shirt before she picked up the note first and read it. On the outside of the note, Toby had written a message on the outside.

I wrote this back when I was fifteen and realized I had crush on you. I was going to stick in your locker one day, but for scared. Don't laugh because remember I was just a young teenage boy in love.

-Toby.

She smiled and opened up the note to read it. But it wasn't a note. It was a poem and it said:

Your eyes kick start my morning

Your smile lights up my life

Your call gets me buzzing

You help me let go of my strife

Your text messages keep me alive

Your sight keeps me awake

Your scent sends me into a tizzy

I come to school only for your sake

My heart beats with a rhythm new

Finally the mystery ends

Without you a day turns blue

Now that you know I like you, I don't have to pretend not to

She finished reading the poem and could feel the tears slipping from her eyes. Expect they weren't sad tears, they were happy tears. She composed herself before picking up the red velvet. She opened it and inside rested her engagement ring that she had given back to him two weeks ago. She didn't scream or jump when she felt his arms wrap around her because she could already sense his presence before he touched her.

"I came to see what was taking you so long. Dinner is ready." He whispered in her ear and she could feel her stomach doing flips.

"Toby, I don't know what to say." She said and he turned her around in his arms, so that they were eye to eye.

"I know that you're mad at me because I'm mad at me too. I let something else get in the way of us and I ignored you for weeks. Because of that, you left me and I've been miserable ever since. You can't leave me, Spencer, because I'm dying without you. I want us to get back to us." He kissed her hand and took the ring out of the box before picking up her hand."I want this ring to stay on your finger forever because you're forever mine and I'm forever yours."

She didn't protest when he slid the ring back on her finger. In fact, she felt at ease with it on. She smiled and repeated what he said."Forever yours."

"That's right." He said before he slowly leaned in to kiss her lips. His lips have been begging to be there for weeks and now they finally got there wish. He wrapped her arms around her waist as he hands crept up and wrapped around his neck.

"I need you." She whispered in his ear as she kissed and tugged on his ear.

His eyes were rolling in the back of his head and he was losing focus. He had to stop before he lost control."We need to eat first."

She whimpered when he stepped away from her, but that didn't stop her from noticing the effect she ha on him."Fine, let's go eat."

She grabbed his hand and led him down the stairs.

After dinner, Spencer was getting restless. He had offered to make them desert, but she refused because she had other things on her mind. Instead of them making up, Toby suggested that they'd lie in the tent and play scrabble. He knew that she wanted him, but his was building up to it.

"That's it!" Spencer snapped and pushed the scrabble board out of the way, causing Toby to shocked and amused.

"Hey, I was about win!"

She straddled his lap and cupped his face in her hands."Shut up and kiss me."

"Yes, ma'am." He murmured as his lips connected with hers. Her tongue gradually slipped into his mouth, making him groan.

He quickly spun around, so that she was underneath him. His lips ravished her neck as he slipped his shirt off her body. She tugged on his hair to bring him back up to her lips. Her hands clawed up her back as she held him close.

He awkwardly stood up in the tent to undo his pants. He slipped them of before settling back over Spencer's body. He looked deeply into hers, saying exactly what he needed to say with his eyes. They quickly shed their underwear and spent the night making up. They spent the night recreating the magic they thought they lost, but it was still there.

Her dream felt surprising real. She dreamt about Toby's lips gently kissing her back as he held her close. Her eyes opened up when she felt kissing being spread across her neck. It wasn't a dream, he was really here.

"I've been waiting for you to wake up." He whispered in her ear before he turned her over, so that she was on her back and he was hovering above her."I need you."

She giggled when he went back to kissing on her neck and she knew what he wanted."You missed me? We were together last night. Actually, we were together multiple times last night and you're still not satisfied?"

"You know, I can never get enough of you." He said as he dropped a quick peck on her lips before moving off of her and putting on his boxers."I'm gonna give you a break. Go ahead and shower while I get breakfast ready. Okay?"

"Okay." She said as she watched him slip out of the tent and her head fell back into the pillows with a silly grin on her face.

After showering, brushing her teeth, and attempting to fix her crazy sex hair, she went back downstairs to her fiancé. He was sitting at the island with breakfast waiting for both of them. He saw her coming towards her and he immediately smiled. He met her halfway just to take he hand in his and led her over to the island.

"Eat up. We've got a long morning today." Toby said as they sat down and Spencer was confused.

"Long day?" She questioned and he brought her hand up to his lips and kissed it gently.

"Yep, we're moving all of your stuff back into the house that you share with the man and cat, who loves you. No ifs, ands, or buts about."

He went back to eating his breakfast and Spencer couldn't help, but graze at the man in front of her.

"I love you, Toby." She said out of the blue and he looked up at her curiously."I didn't say it last night and I just...I love you so much."

He stood up and spun her around on her stool to stand in between her legs. He grabbed her hand in his and brought them up to his lips."I know. I love you too."

She leaned up to gently kiss him before he quickly pulled back with tears in his eyes."What's wrong?"

"I have to tell you something." He let out a deep breath before he continued."Sky...she isn't mine."

Spencer felt like the wind was knocked out of her. She couldn't believe after all of this, Sky wasn't his. She couldn't be happy just yet because Toby was standing in front of her with a sad look in her eyes.

"Toby, I'm so sorry." She said and pulled him into her arms. He loved when she comforted him because it made it easier for him to just let go."How did you find out?"

"Remember the night of our anniversary? I was late because I got a phone call about Sky. I hired a private investigator and he found out she was somewhere in Philly. I went to the address he gave with me and...I saw her." He said and she wiped away the tears that are coming from his eyes.

"What happened after you saw her?"

"Her dad came to the door and asked me what I wanted. I told him all about me and why I'd be there for Sky. He told me that I couldn't be her father because he was the father. He told me that his name was Noel Kahn and he adopted Sky years ago. He told me that a few years ago he had a hunch that Kate might have been lying, so he tracked down Sky and got a DNA test, she was his. He showed me the DNA test to prove it."

"What did you do after he showed you that? Did you leave he?"

He shook his head and smiled a little."No, he let me stay for a while, so that I could meet Sky. She's a really smart kid."

"I bet she is." Spencer said honestly and Toby kissed her lips before leaning there foreheads together.

"We're gonna have a blue-eyed babies like that someday and I know they'll be great."

They left the lake house about an hour ago and were back at Melissa house. Spencer was packing her things with the help of Toby. Well, they were trying to pack, but someone wouldn't keep there hands off someone.

"Toby." Spencer said his name through her laughter for the third time because he wouldn't stop kissing her neck or pulling her away from what she was doing just to give him a kiss.

"I'm sorry." He said, but that didn't stop him from taking her into his arms and pulling them both down on the bed.

"Stop!" She laughed as Toby ticked her sides and peppered kisses along her face.

He don't stop, even when he heard a knock at the door, he didn't stop. He kept doing what he was doing until Melissa stepped into the room with her hands covering her eyes.

"Please stop any kinds of sexual acts because your sister is in the room." Melissa said and Spencer quickly moved from under Toby to stand up.

"It's fine, Melissa. We were just packing my things."

"Yeah, sure because that's exactly what packing sounds like." Melissa teased, making Spencer and Toby blush."I just came to ask how your date went, but I can see that since you're leaving with Toby, then it must have went well."

"It did and I am." She went over to Melissa hugged her."Thanks for letting me stay and I'm kind of sad to be going. I'm gonna miss you guys and Taylor."

"We'll miss you too, but you can come back anytime and you can babysit Taylor anytime." She looked over at Toby and smiled."it was good seeing you, Toby. Now, I have to get Taylor ready to go visits mom."

Melissa kissed her sister on the cheek before leaving the guest room. As soon as that door was closed, Toby's lips were back on hers.

"Toby, can I ask you something?" She murmured against his lips and he pulled back to look into her eyes.

"What is it, babe?"

She nervously played with her engagement ring and Toby was getting nervous. The last time she did that, she ended up giving it back to him.

"I was wondering if we can change this ring?"

"Sure, we can go pick out a new one whenever you want." He said and she laughed at him, making him even more confused.

"I don't want a new engagement ring. I want to change this ring from an engagement ring to a...wedding ring." She said and Toby could feel his heart fluttering in his chest.

"Are you asking me to marry you?" He teased and she smacked him on the chest."Because if you are, then you're gonna have to come up with something better than that."

"Toby, I'm serious." She said and he stopped joking around."I don't want to wait anymore. How would you feel about sneaking away and getting married?"

"You're serious." He said and could feel the smile on his face. This is what he's been waiting for."I'd love to marry."

"Then it's settled. Looks like we're getting married." She smiled at him and kissed his lips."And I know the best place to do it."

A/N- For those who read my stories For Keeps and You're My Foundation be on the look for updates for both of them this week.