One Look at You

The Deal

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The girls walked the boardwalk, it was a breezy cloudy day and it looked like rain. They'd had breakfast at a small cafe that served fruit smoothies and muffins. Then they'd done some shopping and Spencer had bought a new bikini. Spencer was wearing a pair of thin white cargo capri pants and blue tank top. Emily had an oversized tee tucked into the front of her short cutoff jean shorts. Hanna was wearing a pink loose fitting halter top and cut off jean shorts. Aria was wearing a pink and brown striped tee that tied into a knot at her belly button and a black skirt. Ali was wearing a colorfully patterned strapless jumper with a white button up shirt open over it.

At about 11:30am the girls started saying their goodbyes. They all worked part time in the afternoon. Emily ran the desk at her parents resort. Aria helped her mom at the bookstore she owned. Hanna had a job at a beachy boutique store and Ali was a tour guide. Spencer tagged along to the bookstore with Aria and after spending an hour there she'd bought five new books. The wind had really started to pick up but the time she returned to her family's summer home.

"That's quite a haul" Melissa said as she tossed all the bags onto her bed.

"5 books, a bathing suit, two cover ups, a pair of sneakers, a pair of sandals and three pairs of cut off shorts" Melissa nodded before picking up a bag.

"What's all this?" She asked pulling out two dresses and three sexy tops.

"Oh just stuff if I get invited to a party or something" she said trying to sound nonchalant.

"Dad, where's the auto body shop? I left my book in the car and I only have 100 pages left, it's a really good day to curl up and read." Her dad gave her directions and she hurried off.

She walked into the waiting area and rang the bell at the desk.

"Just a minute" she heard Toby yell.

"Hey" he said with a smile. "What are you doing here?" He asked.

"Well I left my book in my dads car and it's such a good day for reading, I figured I could swing by and pick it up."

"It's on the lift" he said "but I suppose I could bring it down for you"

"Thanks" she said with a smile. She didn't know why his presence made her so happy. He climbed into the back seat and grabbed the book for her handing it to her.

"There you are" he said

"Thanks so much! You just saved my afternoon" just then a rumble of thunder was heard and it was pouring. She could see the rain through the window coming down in sheets. A grumpy look came over her face.

"You're welcome to stay here and wait out the storm" he offered.

"Really?" She asked relieved.

"Of course" he said. He motioned to a cot that was in a little alcove. She sat down and began reading. The wind blowing had left a chill in the air. Spencer didn't say anything but Toby noticed her shiver. He brought a sweatshirt over to her putting it on her shoulders. She smiled at him thankful and put it on zipping it up. Spencer quietly read her book as toby worked on cars. She didn't know why but there was something very comforting about watching him work. When he looked over after awhile he'd noticed Spencer had fallen asleep. He stopped what he was doing to cover her up before he went back to work. He was still working when Spencer's phone rang. He saw it was Andrew and without thinking he ignored the call so it wouldn't wake Spencer.

At quarter to 5 Toby was about to wake Spencer when his phone went off. It was his racing buddy Jake.

"Hey man" he said answering the phone. Jake invited Toby and his crew to a party at his house two towns over. Toby accepted knowing there would probably be a race. The only bad thing is that Jenna and that snake Garrett would be there too.

Caleb, Jason, and Ben texted saying they'd meet him out there. Toby gently roused Spencer from sleep.

"Spence?" He brushed her hair back.

"Mmm" she mumbled before she shot up realizing where she was and almost head butting Toby.

"Oh my gosh, I totally passed out on you. I'm so embarrassed." She said.

"It's totally fine" he said grinning at her. "I have a proposition for you"

"And what would that be?" She asked laughing at his serious tone.

"Well there's going to be a lot of parties and stuff this summer" he said "and I was wondering if "maybe you wanted to be my party buddy, we could go together, you keep the skanks away from me and I'll keep the assholes away from you, strictly in a friends capacity" he assured her.

She nodded liking the idea of them hanging out together.

"There's a party tonight" he said "I can pick you up in an hour, we'll grab some food before we head out there?" He asked.

"You're very presumptuous" she giggled. "I'll see you in an hour" and with that she walked back to her house to get ready.