Chapter 10 - 'Toby'
Spencer's POV: I sit by a conscious Toby's beside in our local hospital. Thankfully, he survived the tree fall with only a shattered left ankle and severely bruised legs. With every glance at him, I become more and more worried. Toby is very lucky to be alive. If -A is willing to do this, what other lengths will be or she go to? "Spencer. What are you thinking about?" Toby asks as he takes my hand. "What? Who says I'm thinking about anything?" Toby gives an 'I'm not stupid' look and replies. "You're wearing your 'thinking face'. I know when something is on your mind." I hesitate for a moment before looking over at Toby. "I'm just...afraid." "Of?" "Of losing you. Of losing US. Our family." Toby's invites me onto the bed and I curl up beside him. "-A will be a factor in our lives, Spencer. But we can't let that define us." "It's hard to do that when you were almost..." I stop before going any further. I can't say it. I can't bring myself to voice what could've happened to Toby. I just hug him tighter as he wraps his arms around me. "We will get through whatever -A wants to put us through. I will protect you and our child. I promise." I glow at Toby's words and look up into his crystal blue eyes. "I love you." I say as I kiss his soft lips. Toby smiles and kisses me back. "I love you too."
