Toby's POV
The first thing she says when I walk into her room is, "Damn, you look like hell." I can't help but let a tear drip down my cheek as a smile spreads across my lips. I run over, and wrap her in my arms.
"Don't cry. Then I'll cry." She mumbles into my shoulder.
"I can't help it." I sit down next to her. She reaches out, and wipes my cheeks.
"There ya go." She whispers. I grab her hands with mine.
"You scared the hell out of me."
"I have a way of doing that huh?" I nod, but don't answer. All I can do is hold her hands and try to gather my thoughts. "What are you thinking?"
"A lot." Emma chuckles.
"I can tell. Well let me get your mind off of it." She adjusts the tubes that run around her ears and to her nose. "What's going on with the tour? Have I missed anything?"
My eyebrows pull together as my forehead crinkles. Was she crazy?
"What? Em, you can't go on tour."
"Why?"
"Because you aren't healthy! What if something like this happened while we are on tour--when you are on stage?" Emma let's go of my hands.
"Toby, I'm going on tour. I have to go on tour. You can't make me stay here."
"Emma, it's not just me who thinks this. Riley and the girls think this, too." Tears prickle in her eyes, and she lets out a frustrated groan.
"No! No, I'm fine!" She buries her head in her arms, as she sobs quietly. Luke steps in.
"Toby, they want you out there." I look over at Emma who shakes her head into her arms.
"Go, Toby. I don't wanna fight with you right now." I let out a shaky breath. I stand up and before I leave, I press a kiss to her hair.
"I love you so much, Emma Taylor."
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Emma's POV
After Toby leaves the room, I look up at Luke.
"I'm sorry," I say wiping my cheeks. "I look like shit." He chuckles and shakes his head.
"I wouldn't expect you to look any better," Luke sits down next to me, "given the circumstances."
"Yeah, well. . ." It's quiet for a few minutes. I know he wants to comfort me, but doesn't know how. Honestly I wouldn't either if the roles were switched.
"You know Toby is just trying to protect you. He's seen a lot with you. He's scared." I raise my right eyebrow.
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Lovely Bones {Sequel to Skinny Love}
Fanfiction*Sequel to Skinny Love* Emma had seen it. Her worst nightmare come true, yet again. She feels betrayed and lonely. Can Toby make it up to her? Can they reclaim the relationship and save their friendship? Tour is starting soon, and Emma is in a fragi...
