I decided an incredibly long chapter was what everybody needed, so I wrote this. A couple AU things you should know:

-Emily got drugged while Spencer and Toby were away.

-Like I said in the summary, Toby is not A, and there is only one A.

Please enjoy this chapter!


When Toby, woke up, he reached out for Spencer, and groaned at the lack of contact. But then he caught the smell of blueberry pancakes coming from the kitchen area and smiled. He was really happy she had decided to make them breakfast, because he wanted to get the day started as soon as possible.

Toby got out of bed and tiptoed into the kitchen so sneak up behind Spencer. When he got behind her, he screamed, "BOO!"

Spencer screamed. "Oh my god, Toby, You almost gave me a heart attack! Don't do that!" she said, playfully hitting his arm.

"Ow, Spence, that hurt."

"Really? Because I can give you much more than that." She said, pointing the wooden spoon at his bare chest.

"Naw, I was just messing with you." He said, giving Spencer a lopsided grin that could only be described as boyish and adorable. Spencer turned her back on him and put down the spoon.

"I'm going to go take…" Toby said, but Spencer turned and smashed her lips against his. When she pulled away, she asked,

"So what're we doing today, Mr. Carpenter?"

"Well, I was planning for a day at the beach, then a dinner at a café I know not too far from here. I had no idea you wanted to join me." Toby said in mock surprise.

"Toby." Spencer moaned. "You know I want to come with you." She smiled.

"Well I need a shower."

"Can I come?" asked Spencer. Toby was surprised by this request. Spencer had never wanted to do anything more than make out and now she wanted them to shower together?

"Are you sure Spencer?"

"You did all this for me, Toby. Of course I'm sure." Said Spencer. "Plus, we have made out many times and while I may not be ready to take that step, I'm sure I'm ready to shower with you." She continued, completely serious.

"Okay then."

After their breakfast and shower, Spencer got into her bikini, and then threw on a deep purple cover-up and Toby changed into his swimming trunks and a T-Shirt.

"Ready, Miss Hastings?" Toby asked, holding out his hand.

"Of course, Mr. Cavanaugh." Spencer replied, and took his hand.


When Spencer and Toby arrived at the beach, it was fairly empty except for about two other couples having picnics. They decided they would soak up the sun and then get into the waves when the sea decided to liven up a bit. So Spencer spread out their blanket and Toby looked around himself for the picnic basket. When he found it behind him, Spencer was laying seductively on her side, facing the ocean, lost in thought. Toby went up behind her, not sneaking this time, and called her name.

"Spencer?" She turned around and her eyes were filled to the brim with fresh tears. "What's wrong baby?"

"I'm scared, Toby."

"Of what?" He pulled Spencer against his bare chest.

"I'm scared of everything Toby; my parents, my future, myself."

"Spencer. Why are you afraid of yourself?"

"I've figured out a way to survive my secrets, Toby, but everyone I love ends up getting hurt." Spencer pulled a text up on her phone.

Thought I'd let you and Tobs off easy, huh Spencer? Think again. Emily's off getting wasted and I just might be there to slip a little something into her drink.

XOXO,

-A

"Open the attachment Spencer," said Toby.

"Huh? What attachment?"

"Right there." Toby pointed to Spencer's screen.

When Spencer opened it, she gasped. There was a picture of Emily from a distance at a Rosewood bar downing shots of tequila while, behind the bar, a figure in a black hoodie poured a packet of something into one of the glasses.

This sent Spencer into a fit of sobs.

"What is that? What are we going to do? We can't get back in time to stop that!" Spencer cried, and flung her phone down into the sand.

"I'll tell you what we'll do. We'll have a good time today, and then if you want, we can leave tonight."

"No! No! Definitely not!" Spencer protested. "We are going to stay here and have the time of our lives and deal with A's crap when we get home!" said Spencer, suddenly void of tears.

"Okay!" Toby threw his hands up in mock surrender. Spencer tackled him in the sand and smashed her lips onto his. He panted as her hands moved down his stomach to trace his perfectly toned abs then stopped at the waistband of his swim trunks. She suddenly pulled away and ran towards the ocean.

"You are not going to get away with that Spencer!" he growled. Toby ran after her and soon caught up to her. She screamed as he picked her up and carried her bridal style to the edge of the water.

"Toby, no—!" Spencer said as she flailed her arms and legs trying to get him to stop, but her protests were ignored and Toby toppled over into the water with Spencer in his arms. They came up soaking wet, with Spencer panting and Toby chuckling, which, as soon as he looked at Spencer's angry, red face, turned into loud laughter.

He sat her down in the wet sand and sat down with her. He looked at her for a moment.

She has never looked more beautiful in her entire life, he thought, and leaned in to kiss her passionately. But it soon turned heated and Spencer cupped Toby's face as his hand went around to the back of her neck to pull her closer. Soon Spencer was straddling Toby, and then she remembered where they were.

"Toby," she said as she pulled away. "I think we should stop." He frowned. "At least until we get back up to the room," she added. When Toby realized what that implied he scooped up the picnic basket, with their towels magically already wrapped up inside and helped Spencer out of the sand, as they took the elevator back up to their Moroccan style suite.

"Someday, I'm going to build you a house, and we're going to have a little baby girl, and I'm going to have to buy a shotgun to chase all the boys away if she's as beautiful as you." Said Toby suddenly en route to their suite.

"I'd like that," replied Spencer. "Minus the shotgun part." She added as she poked Toby in the ribs.


So, how was that? I thought it was okay, but I'll never know unless you guys review! By the way, I never understood why authors did this, but now I do. I guess I'm going to have to bribe you guys. More reviews=faster updates!

And don't think that Spencer's a bad person for leaving the whole Emily situation alone, she knows the girls will help her.

But little hint: it will cause friendship trouble later. DUN DUN DUN!

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