A/N: And now you have Chapter 17! It just leads up to some stuff that happens in Chapter 18... Which, by the way, is 3,000 words! You guys are really going to love it! I can't wait to put it up. Hopefully I can get a couple more chapters written this weekend so I can upload it. Enjoy!

Chapter 17

When Toby woke up the next morning, he found Spencer, right next to him, still sleeping soundly. He couldn't resist the urge to run his fingers through her silky, wavy hair. He held her head in his hand and just stared at her pretty face. He realized that he had to get up and get ready for work, even though he started at 10:00. He ever so gently caressed her face in attempt to wake her up just a little; just enough to ask her if he could take a shower before work. Soon, her eyelids started to flutter, and they opened about half way.

"Good morning, Spence. I've got to get ready for work. Can I take a quick shower?" He asked. Spencer slowly nodded. Once he had gotten approval, he said, "Thanks, baby. Go back to sleep." And kissed her forehead before heading off to the bathroom.

Spencer did as she was told. When Toby left, her eyes closed once again, and she returned to the comfortable, peaceful, wonderful place of sleep.

When Toby was done in the shower, he dried up, put on clothes, grabbed his wallet and his phone, and went down the stairs, only to find Spencer cooking breakfast.

"What are you doing up? I thought I told you to go back to sleep!" Toby said.

Spencer answered. "I did go back to sleep… Until I woke up and decided to make us breakfast."

"That's really nice of you. You didn't have to do that." Toby said. "It smells delicious. What is that? Bacon, pancakes, toast… Wow, you can put together a feast, woman!"

"Well thanks." Spencer said sarcastically as she put the last pancake on top of the stack she had already finished. "You start eating; I'm going to go get dressed. See you in a few!" She said, kissing his forehead. Toby grabbed a plate and got himself two pancakes and a few slices of bacon as Spencer ascended the stairs.

Spencer reached her room, and opened the doors of her closet. Her wardrobe was plentiful, but she could find nothing to wear. Although her little bump was unnoticeable from only a few feet away, she was very self-conscious of it, and cautious that someone would see it. After digging through her abundance of clothes, she finally found a loose fitting lace top and a pair of khakis. She took a wide brown belt to put around her midsection, and she was satisfied. She threw on her clothes and grabbed her school bag so she could run down the stairs and be with Toby again.

Toby heard a fast patter of footsteps coming down the stairs. He turned to see Spencer and smiled. Just seeing her made him happy inside.

"Hey handsome!" Spencer said.

"Hey gorgeous!" Toby mimicked her.

"How did I do?" She asked, referring to the breakfast she had made.

Toby replied with a grin. "It was delicious." He said. His plate was clear. "The best I've ever had."

Spencer walked over and gave him a big hug. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've got to get to school, and my friends have all decided that because it's Friday night, they're sleeping over. You're welcome to stay if you'd like."

"Well, I'll come for a little while after work to see you and then I'll spend the rest of the night in my apartment." Toby said.

"Are you sure?" Spencer asked.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I'll be fine, Spence." He answered.

"Alright then. See you later." She said, giving him a quick kiss. She started to walk away.

"Wait!" Toby said. He walked towards her, leaned down, and pulled up her shirt. He felt around for the little bump, and when he found it, he said, "Have a nice day, baby. I love you."

Spencer laughed and said, "Toby, I don't think the baby can hear you. I'm fairly sure that it doesn't have ears yet."

Toby didn't want to believe her. "Of course she can hear me!"

Spencer rolled her eyes and smiled. "Yeah, yeah Toby." She said. "See you in a little bit."

"Bye." Toby said reluctantly. He didn't want her to leave. He was so attached to her. She carried a piece of him everywhere, literally.

Spencer drove to her school, just like she did five times a week, every week. It had simply become a routine for her to get there, and find her three best friends waiting at the bottom of the steps every morning so they could walk in together.

Spencer walked up to the girls. They still had time to get to class, so they started a conversation.

Emily started off. "Hey, Spence. How are you?"

Spencer responded. "I'm fine! I'm really happy that you all are coming over tonight."

"We're happy about that too… We were just talking about what we're planning for tonight!" Aria said joyfully. She, Hanna and Emily had some fun ideas up their sleeves, and she couldn't wait to see how it all worked out.

"Ooh, what are you planning? Hot cocoa? The Notebook?" Spencer questioned.

Hanna replied. "Those are good ideas… We could always do that if you'd prefer, but I think you'll like our plans better!" She squealed with excitement.

"Well, what are your plans?" Spencer asked.

Emily spoke this time. "We can't tell you. You'll just have to wait and see!"

Spencer was anxious to know what they were going to do. "Please, please tell me! You know I'm not good at waiting!" She pleaded.

"Nope, you have to wait. It won't be that long. Only five hours of school today, and then we'll head to your house, and before you know it, it's going to be night time, and we can party." Aria said. "Time for class." She added, so that Spencer couldn't question the girls any further.

After school had ended at 2:00, each of the girls hopped into their cars and started driving to Spencer's house, except for Spencer, who had stayed behind for a few minutes to discuss extra credit with her Calculus teacher. Just as she was leaving, her phone buzzed, alerting her to a new text message from Toby.

Toby: Hey Spencer. I know its girl's night, but I was wondering if you could meet me for a late lunch at The Grille.

Spencer: I'm planning on being there ;) Just have to get approval from the girls before they flip. And I've got to change; my shoes are killing me. Half an hour?

Toby: Sure! Let me know.

Spencer: Mmhm!

Spencer got in her car and drove home. The other three girls had already gained access to the house… They used the same key that Toby uses to get in. When Spencer reached there, she opened the door to find her friends already sitting down with an iced coffee in each of their hands.

Spencer commented. "It's kind of funny how you guys always get into my house before I do…"

Hanna stated the obvious. "Well, you did leave us a key! So we used it!"

"I know you used the key. And you already know that that key is really for Toby." Spencer stated.

"Whatever. Come sit." Emily said.

"That's what I was just about to ask you… Toby asked me to meet him for a late lunch for some reason, but we shouldn't be more than an hour. Do you guys mind if I go?" She asked. She didn't want to disappoint her friends. But she didn't want to disappoint her boyfriend, either.

Aria looked to Emily, and then to Hanna to see what they thought. Then, she looked to Spencer and said, "It's fine with us. It's only an hour, and we have all night and all weekend!" She said, in a squealy voice.

They must be really excited about their "plans"- as was Spencer, but she knew that Toby wouldn't interrupt her plans for nothing. So she hugged each one of her friends and said, "Thank you. I'll be back before you know it! I can't wait!" She said, as she slipped on a different pair of shoes and walked out the door. "Love you!" She called back to her friends.

She walked out to her car and hopped in. She shot Toby a quick text.

Spencer: They said yes! I'll be there in a few.

Toby: Awesome, can't wait! I won't keep you for too long… I know how those girls get.

Spencer didn't feel the need to reply to that one. She'd be sitting with him in a matter of minutes. She turned the ignition on and started driving. She thought, What could he want to see me for? She would find out soon enough.

A/N: It wasn't a special chapter, but it was a chapter, and it was needed. Review if you'd like, please? It always puts a smile on my face, and sometimes it even makes me upload faster ;) Until next chapter -A.