Home Base

Spencer's pov

I hung out with my friends by my locker. The day was pretty much over, so we're collecting our stuff to go home. I wasn't really looking forward to going home, because she's in the middle of a war with her sister, Melissa. I asked all of the girls if I could spend the night at their place and they all said the same thing, "We're busy."

"I'm afraid if I walk through my door Melissa, will have a knife hanging above the door ready to stab me when I walk in," I said.

"That sounds a little brutal," Aria said.

"Us Hastings aren't amateurs when it comes to revenge," I said.

"Imagine if my sister and I were like you and Melissa," Hanna said.

"Hanna, you and Kate are like Spencer and Melissa," Aria said.

Hanna shrugged and said "Kate's the one who starts it."

"What are you and Melissa fighting about this time?" Emily asked.

I sighed and said "same as always, Ian."

"Ew that creep still hangs around your house," Hanna said.

"Did you tell Melissa about all the creepy stuff Ian's done behind her back?" Emily asked. "Like cheating on her and being with other girls."

"I my parents and then they told Melissa. When Melissa accused me of lying my parents took her side," I said.

"So there just letting Ian run freely around your house?" Aria asked.

I nodded, "yeah and now all I can do is watch my back and pray that he's not watching me.

I came home from a long hot day at field hockey practice. My couch Ian Thomas, who is also Melissa's boyfriend, gave me a ride home. I didn't think anything of it, because I thought he was just being nice.

"Nice job at practice today," Ian committed.

I smiled while taking a sip of my water "thanks, Do you think we can beat the Rangers on Thursday?"

"If we have you on the team I'm sure we can."

My smile widens "awesome. I'm going to take a shower. Tell Melissa that there's pizza in the fridge for dinner."

Ian nodded and said "sure."

"You can't come to my house right now, but maybe later if my dad doesn't mind," Emily said.

"Thanks Em," I said. "I owe you big time."

"I have to go," Aria said. "I'll see you guys later." Aria turned down the hallway and left.

"Yeah I have to get going too," Emily said and then waved goodbye.

"You know you could always use my way of getting rid of a guy," Hanna said.

"What's your idea?" I asked.

Hanna leaned forward and whispered it in my ear. I jumped back and said "Hanna!"

She just shrugged "well it works."

"Goodbye Hanna," I said and then walked down the hall.

Toby's POV

I whipped my eyes off as I walked into the kitchen. I just got home after a long day at school and I really need a nap right now. When I walked into the kitchen, I was startled by the young girl with brown hair standing at the counter drinking a glass of water. I set my book bad on the table and walked towards her.

"Who are you?"

The girl smiled "I'm Jenna."

"Okay, and what are you doing here?"

"My mom and I got a flat tire in the middle of the highway and your dad gave us a ride back here."

"Where is my dad now?"

"He went with my mom to get her car fixed."

"Why didn't you go with them?"

"I had homework to do, so your dad is letting me hangout here."

I walked over to the kitchen counter to get a cup. I filled the cup with water then started heading up to my room. Jenna stopped me when I was in the hallway.

Jenna put her hand on my shoulder and started rubbing it, "your muscles are huge, do you work out?"

"Yes I do," I replied awkwardly.

I was really uncomfortable having someone I don't know rubbing my shoulder.

She smiled a creepy smile "you must be really strong."

I shrugged her hand away "yeah please stop touching me.
She smirked "sorry I have a bad habit of touching things when I like what I see."

"I'm going up to my room, so just stay down here and don't touch anything."

Jenna smirked and said "yes sir."

I just shook my head and walked up to my room. When I got to my room he shut the door and sat at the computer. I logged on to my twitter and read a tweet that Spencer posted. ~Ever wonder what it's like to be at war with somebody? Just ask me.~

I chuckled thinking about the war I'm at with Spencer right now. If Spencer is at war with somebody else besides him then that just confirms how evil she really is. At the same time I wondered who else is messing with Spencer. I always thought I was her enemy. I played games for an hour, then I started on my homework. Right when I was in the middle of a problem, my dad came in.

"Toby, the Marshall's are staying here for dinner."

I shrugged and said "whatever."

"Why don't you come down now?"

"I'm not hungry."

"Toby, come down right now!"

I rolled my eyes and got off my bed. I stomped down the hallway and paused once I saw Jenna and her mother sitting at the table. Jenna's mother was sitting at the set my mom used to sit at and Jenna was sitting in my spot. I tried not to show my anger as I took my seat next to Jenna. I'm not sure what's going on here, but I know I won't like it.

Spencer's POV

I clicked my pen and sat up on my bed. I let out a deep sigh after finishing all of my homework. Melissa has been out all day, so we didn't have an argument like I feared. I got off the bed and headed down to the kitchen to make myself a snack. I stopped in my tracks when I saw Melissa and Ian sitting together on the couch. Melissa was smiling about something and they were both whispering.

"I can't believe this," Melissa said.

"Are you excited?" Ian asked.

"Yeah, I'm really excited. I can't wait to tell my parents."

They paused when they saw me standing on the bottom step. Melissa couldn't help the smile that was on her face. She held up her hand and there was a shiny diamond ring on her left finger.

"Look Spencer, we're getting married!"

I almost fainted when she said that. My sister is marrying the devil. I don't know what to think. This creep will be running around her life forever. How could Melissa agree to marry someone that's hurt her dozens of times?

"Married," I repeated. "As in a white dress, bride's maids, and family drama at the wedding."

Melissa smiled and nodded "Yeah. On October 1st Ian and I are getting married."

"Wow that soon?" I asked. "That's only a month away."

"Come on Spence, can't you at least pretend like you care?" she asked.

"I'm not that good at pretending," I said.

"Way to go Spencer," she hissed. "Way to take a happy moment in my life and ruin it. 1st Ian and I are getting married."

"Wow that soon?" I asked. "That's only a month away."

"Come on Spence, can't you at least pretend like you care?" she asked.

"I'm not that good at pretending," I said.

"Way to go Spencer," she hissed. "Way to take a happy moment in my life and ruin it. You really know where to stick the knife!" Melissa stormed out to the barn leaving me alone with Ian.

"You really know how to start drama, don't you?" he said.

"You started it the moment you walked into Melissa's life," I spat.

"When are you going to learn to let go Spencer?"

"It's hard to let go when you've been hurt."

"It was one time."

"You may have tried hurting me once, but you've hurt Melissa more than once."

"Now you care about Melissa?" He asked.

"I care more than you do,' I hissed.

"I beg to differ," he chuckled and walked towards me.

I held my hands up and stepped back "don't touch me."

"Don't go poking around where you don't belong, "he said. "You might end up getting hurt."

I watched him closely as he turned around and walked out the door. Once he was gone I let out a sigh then went back upstairs. I don't know what game Ian is going to play, but whatever it is, I'm ready for it.

I know that there was no Spencer and Toby interaction in this chapter, but don't worry there will be more scenes of them in the next few chapters. Please review and tell me what you think of this story so far and tell me if I should keep writing this.

Sneak Peek: Next chapter will be called Never See Eye to Eye. Thanks for reading!