Runaway

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Inspired by a moment from season 1, episode 20. Enjoy!

Spencer's P.O.V. 

  "If you ever get the urge to run away again, call me first." 

  The moment replays on a constant loop in my head as I throw my suitcase into the trunk of the car, and continue in a rapid pace to the driver's seat, where I throw on the seat belt. I can't take this anymore. I love Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Ali, but I can't keep doing this. I can't live under A's torment anymore, I have to leave, make my getaway. Go somewhere he/she/it can't find me, even with their all knowing technology. I put the car in gear and drive off down the road, making my way to the town entrance/exit.

  I didn't want to risk that maniac following me, so I left my phone behind. I had my car's navigation taken out, and I triple checked for any bugs or trackers on me or any of my stuff. I told no one my plan, I am simply going to disappear. It's my turn to pull an Alison. 

  As I pull out onto main street and make my way towards the edge of town, the memory hits again. 

  "Do me a favor? He asked. I glanced over at him.

  "What" I barely got out, a small smile traced my lips.

  "If you ever get the urge to run away again, call me first." He spoke just louder than a whisper, smiling back.

  I see his face as clear as day in my mind. Suddenly I can't breathe. I can't leave yet. Not without saying goodbye to him. Only him. I can't call. Is it too late to drop by? The car clock reads 1:16 am. Can I? I have to. This is my last chance.

  I make a quick U turn and drive fast to his apartment in town.

  After a few minutes of loud, repetitive knocking, a very sleepy Toby answers the door. He yawns and blinks a couple times, trying to identify who exactly it is waking him at this early hour. Once realization sets in, and his face grows concerned and confused.

  "Spencer? What's wrong?" He asks, his voice low and husky with sleep. I pace past him and enter this room I know so well. He turns to me and shuts the door.

  "I'm getting the hell out of here. I can't live in a world with A torment anymore. I'm leaving tonight, and I just.. I had to see you before I left. A promise I made long ago, and I didn't want to break it." I exhale, getting it all out. His eyes went wide with shock, and then sad and melancholy.

  "If you ever get the urge to run away again, call me first." He repeats, perfectly quoting his voice in my head. I send a small smile his way. He saunters closer to me and kisses my forehead, holding me close.

  "Thank you for coming to me. Give me just a few seconds; I'll be ready to go." He speaks, still husky, but his words are clear. He runs off to his room to go do something and I begin to get really confused. What??? Toby is.. Coming with me? I sprint off to his room, where I find him out of his blue checkered pajama pants and into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. He's packing a bag at lightning speed. I have nothing to do but stare. I gulp loudly, then find the courage to speak.

  "Toby? Are you sure you want to come with me? You.. You can never come back here to see your family and friends, everything you have here won't wait for you to return. If you left your life to go underground with me, you could grow to resent me. I don't want to live life knowing you weren't living up to your potential because of me." I trail off. He stops in his tracks and stares at me. He moves closer and holds my face in his hands.

  "Spencer, you are my family and friends. My home is wherever you are. I could never hate or resent you in any way, for any reason, and I couldn't move on without you here. I love you, and I am never leaving your side again." He stated softly, and leans in to kiss me. 

  His lips are soft and warm, very inviting. He kisses me with such passion and pure love, I am shocked speechless. He finishes packing his bag and takes my hand in his. I smile.

  "Lets go find a new happily ever after for us two." He chuckles. As we drive past the LEAVING ROSEWOOD sign, His hand is still holding mine. I know with him here, I'll never be alone again. With him, I can escape. With my soulmate by my side, I can truly be free.

Sorry, It's a little bit shorter, but I hope you like it!

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