He woke up at 7 AM. Damn, he tought. Then he saw the peaceful figure next to him and smiled. She began to open her eyes a little and it was just seven o'clock so Toby told her sweet nothings into her ear until they both fell asleep again. Spencer woke up at 11AM and decided to do some breakfast. When she finished, she set the table up and woke Toby up. They were sitting at the table on the opposite sides of it. Spencer was eating her toast eagerly while Toby ate an apple and read the news. There was a big picture on one page, and in the picture were two baby hippos playing around. Toby laughed a little once he saw it, which caused Spencer to raise an eyebrow at him. He showed her the picture and they laughed together for awhile.
''I missed this, really.'' she smiled. Toby looked at him knowingly.
''Yeah, I know.. But we're here now, so let's just enjoy the moment. Right here, right now, Spence.'' he reached for her hand and they just hold each others hands until her phone rang. Andrew. She decided to answer him, so she did.
''Hey. What do you have to say to me?''
''Hello, my love. Where ar...''
''Do not call me that.'' she demanded him after the ''my love'' part.
''Spencer, I'm sorry... Can't we just give it another try?''
''What do you have to be sorry about? And no, we can not. I love Toby and he loves me. Everything is waaaay to perfect for you to ruin it now. Sorry, not sorry. Goodbye Andrew. Oh, and by the way, it's not your business anymore.''
''What?''
''Where I am,'' she told him, '' so goodbye for good, Andrew'' she cut the phone off and smiled at Toby, ''Mission completed.''
''I was thinking we could go to movies tonight? You know they're playing it now, right? What am I talking about, of course you do.. You're Spencer...'' he laughed.
''They're playing what...?''
''SERIOUSLY? What has happened to you?'' he laughed more.
''Okay, just tell me what they're playing, c'mon!'' she yelled at him.
''Peace, peace... They're playing this new, super cool horror movie, Your worst Nightmare. Do you wanna go?'' he asked her with hope in his eyes.
''Toby Cavanaugh... Are you asking me out for a date?'' she teased with a smirk.
''Yeah... I think I am'' he answered with a little chuckle.
''Well, I'd be honored to go.'' she smiled.
''I will pick you up at eight. The movie starts at 9.30 so we have time to grab something to eat and just enjoy. Right here, right now, remember?'' he said as he jumped into his truck and drove away.
7.55PM. Just five more minutes, she tought. She could make it through. She had her hair waved down, she had a little more make up than usual, but not too much. She wore a pure white dress that stopped above her knee. She had the necklace he had given her on their third anniversury. It was a heart with a diamond in the middle of it.
The doorbell rang. It had to be Toby. She opened the door and smiled at him as she saw how he had taken time to look good on this date.
''Hey'' she kissed him.
''Hey, you ready to go?'' he asked with a smile. She nodded and they got into the truck and got going. In a few minutes they hit the Brew and ordered some dinner before the movie started. As they were eating, a familiar figure started to get closer to them. She felt a tap on her shoulder.
''Hey!'' she got up from her chair to pull her best friend, Emily, to a tight hug. Emily smiled into the hug as she saw Toby was back. Once they pulled away with Spencer, Emily ran to Toby and pulled him into one.
''Hey! When did you get back? I missed you so much!'' she smiled at Toby, who smiled back at her.
''Umm, yesterday... And I missed you too, Em.''
''Why didn't you leave a message?''
''Well... Let's just say I was too tired finding the love of my love...'' he smirked at his girlfriend. God, it felt good to say it. Or... think about it.
''Don't get all romantic with me, Cavanaugh.'' Spencer laughed.
''Oh don't you demand me, you know you love it.'' he laughed back.
''You two are sooooo sweet. Spence... What about Andrew? I mean, you really loved him, right?'' Emily asked curiosly. Spencer froze.
''Umm... No, I did not. I never loved him, really, so, it's nothing. I love Toby, and he loves me so everything is perfect now.'' Spencer smiled.
''So, Toby... Why did you even leave...?'' Emily asked and Spencer lifted her head up to hear the answer.
''Yeah... Why did you?'' Spencer asked in all curious. Toby cleared his throat.
''Umm.. I left... Because my dad... He had cancer. And he did not make it...'' the tears started to stream down his face. Spencer froze again, and this time, so did Emily.
''I'm so, so sorry, Toby. If I only had known, I'd have...'' Spencer started.
''No, it's not your fault. It's not anyone's fault... It was time's decicion. I mean, maybe it just had to happen.'' Toby smiled sadly. That was why he had been gone for all of the years. He hoped now she would understand. He knew she would.
