3.0 The Date
Toby slowly opened the door to his apartment, gesturing Spencer to go in before him. The room was filled with a yellow glow from the lit candle that sat on the dining room table. Accompanied by the candle were two plates occupied with a delicious meal. A juicy palm sized medium well-cooked steak, a pile of vibrant colored vegetables, and glazed sweet potatoes that glistened in the presents of the lid candle. Sitting on the kitchen counter was a vase with a dozen white roses and a square box covered in gift wrap. Toby's face was masked with amusement in witnessing Spencer's shocked expression. "Toby…" was the only thing she could say. Her eyes filled with sadness, she felt that she didn't deserve this. The start of tears began to fill her eyes. Toby face went from amusement to concern. He rested his hand on her back and pulled her into him so that her face rested against his chest.
"I'm sorry Toby. I'm just really happy I'm with you. I've just really missed you is all" Spencer lied convincingly. She didn't want to tell Toby the real reason why tears were falling from her eyes.
"Let's sit" Toby said gesturing his hand to the table. They both walked over, taking a sit across from each other.
"You did all this? It's amazing" Spencer said giving him a fake smile.
"Well Although I'd like to take all the credit, I did get a little help" he admitted cutting into his steak.
Spence took a bite of sweet potatoes before saying another word. "These are delicious she said gesturing her fork to the bright orange goodness. "Who helped you?"
"I cooked myself, but Caleb came over to help set up?"
There was a brief silence before Spencer got the courage to say something. "Hanna's a lucky girl …and more importantly I'm a lucky lady." Spencer reached across the table placing her hand on top of his. After a brief moment of this embrace, Toby rose up from his chair and headed over to the kitchen counter. "I was going to wait until after our meal but…" Toby began to say as he brought over the package and removed the gift wrap. Beneath the wrapping paper was a white box.
"What's this?" Spencer said when Toby slid the box her way. As Spencer lift the lid the aroma of tart lemons and sweet raspberries occupied the room fighting a battle with the floral scented candle that was already burning.
"It's the dessert we shared on our first date at The Grille" Toby said. Moments of that night appeared into Spencer's mind. Apart of her wished she could go back to that time where things were simple. At least as simple as it was going to get for her since A's been around. Not giving Spencer a chance to say anything he leaned down and pressed his lips against hers.
Spencer stared at the ceiling thinking about the night she had with Toby. It was one of the most romantic times they had together in a while. She was so stuffed, everything was delicious. She thought about next time and how she wanted to do something special for him as well. She began to think of ideas but faint buzzing sound interrupted her thoughts. Spencer glanced over to her phone which was sitting on the white end table next to her bed. The blue screen brightened the room. 1 unread message. Spencer grabbed her phone opening the text at once. It was Caleb.
"How was your night?"
-Caleb
"It was great. Toby told me how you helped out. Why?"
-Spencer
"I felt bad. You were right. Things are too complicated. We shouldn't ruin our friendship and our relationship over a stupid a kiss"
-Caleb
Spencer's heart sunk when she read the words on Caleb's text. Even with the amazing night she had with Toby she couldn't shake the thought that she felt something for Caleb. After a few minutes Spencer finally replied.
"We still haven't gotten the chance to fully talk about it"
-Spencer
A few minutes passed and there was still no response from Caleb.
"We could talk about it now. I'm home…and my mother's gone on some business trip for the rest of the weekend."
-Spencer
"Okay"
-Caleb
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