Step Brother
Tris POV:
"Mom, why are we moving into their house? I'm a girl, we have more things to move. Besides, Marc has one son and from what I've heard he's barely even home. We had a huge house with dad, why couldn't we all just move in there?" I whine continuously to my mother who is currently rolling her eyes at me as she drives our family vehicle.
"Because, honey, your dad wanted to sell the house and Marc's family home is quite lovely. I think you're going to love it. They even have a pool..." She says trying to convince me to see her side. I roll my eyes.
"Nothing will make me want to actually be there. I've been uprooted from where I grew up. And is it even legal for Abnegation families to move into a Dauntless home?!" I ask waiting for an answer. I hear my mother sigh.
"Yes. For the tenth time, Tris. It's perfectly legal. We are transferring factions and you should know by now that we will not be abnegation as soon as we cross the faction borders. Your step father and I have done all the proper paperwork and all the necessities that went with it. Will giving you my credit card and going shopping for a whole new wardrobe make you happy?" She says trying to butter me. I hate that it's working.
"One, I hate hearing the words 'step father' and two, I will most definitely take your card and shop till I drop" I say laughing. My mother laughs with me.
"I promise, Tris. Everything happens for a reason. You'll make new friends and maybe even get along with your new brother" she says.
"I have a brother, Mother. He got lucky and gets to stay in Abnegation. And I have perfectly nice friends who I suddenly don't get to see anymore just by the way" I say to her.
"Okay, listen up kiddo. I'm going to be very clear on this and honest. You had one friend who treated you like crap and used you. We both know this. And two, the boy you had a crush on fell in love with your best friend. And you've been in a depressed mood for months now. That is why you are coming and not Caleb. Honey, you and I are so much alike. I know you are smart and brave and will be able to make so many better friends here and maybe find someone who you can actually connect here with. Please at least give it a chance. People here are much different. Just keep an open mind and give it a chance. If you don't like it, you have another year before you get to do the ceremony and choose what you want to do." She says, her eyes begging for me to understand. My arms are crossed as I think about what she says and stare at her in the mirror pondering whether I want to be a brat about this or understanding.
"Fine, I'll do it. I'll do it for you." I finally say.
"Do it for us, Tris" My mother says smiling. I smile back at her. Both of us understanding one another.
An hour later we finally arrive at a huge house in a nice neighborhood. I sit up more in my seat and look out the window and observe the entire scene. I can't believe this is where the Coultor's live. Holy shit they are rich. I know Marc is leader in Dauntless but I didn't know they made that much money. My father, Andrew, is also a leader but in Abnegation I guess they don't make near as much being selfless as all. As we stop in the long drive away, we park in front of the house and I unbuckley my seat. My mother gets our first and is greeted by the door opening. I open the door thinking it's Andrew but I see a blonde girl walking quite fast out of the place. I didn't know they had a daughter. She had on a black leather skirt and a tight red shirt and black high heels. Great, now I have to deal with hoebag-magoo. It almost looked like she was doing the walk of shame.
I look at my mother and she shrugs. Now I am so confused.
"Who was that?" I ask her.
"Probably Eric's flavor of the week, as Marc says" my mother explains. Ugh, gross. Instantly feels nauseous to my stomach. Great, now I have to deal with this crap. At least Caleb was a gentlemen and had manners around women. I wonder who this famous step-brother is.
My mother grabs her bag and I grab mine. I brush the wrinkles out of my dress and push my hair back so I look somewhat appealing. I follow my mother up to the door. She looks like shes trying to decide ifs he wants to knock or just go in. She opens the door slowly and peaks her head in and then follows in all the way.
"Nat, honey, I am so glad you made it. How was the drive?" Marc appears with open arms to my mother. I've only met Marc once and from that meeting he was nice and courteous. Very different from my dad, he's more rugged and is twice my dad's size. Marc being one of the top leaders in Dauntless, he has to stay in shape for whatever there is to come. I remember the dinner my mother took Caleb and I too. He was quite the charmer and could tell he was trying very hard to impress Caleb and I. So we got to hear all about his career and what he does to prepare for that. He never really talked about anything else like his son or personal life. The only thing personal that was given was him sneaking kisses to my mother when he thought we weren't looking. I could have thrown up right then and there.
"It was great, we got everything packed in our car and got here in less than in hour. Is your son here? I wanted to introduce him to Beatrice" she says holding his hand.
"I think he's still asleep but he should be up soon enough. Would you two ladies like breakfast?" Marc asks.
"No, I'm good. I think I'm going to do some shopping. Mom you mind if I use the car for a bit?" I ask
"Go ahead honey, buy yourself some breakfast while you are out" she says digging out her wallet from her new bag. Marc thought my mom could have used a bigger and nicer bag. He bought her that a few weeks ago when she agreed to move in with him. It screamed dauntless. It was so weird seeing her with it.
"Thanks, um, would you mind actually showing me where my room is? I'd like to put my things in their real quick. If you don't mind, Marc." I say looking at him.
"Of course! Let me grab the things from the car while you ladies sit. I will be right back" he says, and kisses my mother on the cheek.
"He seems to be in a good mood" I say as I sit on the couch.
"He's excited. He's waited for this day for a long time. For his home to be complete, as he says" she says.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't the Prior family." My mother and I turn around and see a tall blonde with big arms moving towards us. I stand up without taking my eyes off of it. Instantly, we both notice he isn't wearing a shirt and only plaid pajama pants. My mother, being modest, turns her head in shock. But me, I stay there like a dummy with my mouth hanging open.
"Oh, um, I'm sorry. I'm Bea-…. Tris. Call me, Tris". I say to him.
"I'm going to go find your father to see if he needs any help. It's good to see you Eric" my mother says while patting him on the shoulder, leaving me with the god.
We stand there in silence. I bite my lip looking anywhere but at him. I can feel his eyes till on me.
"So who was the blonde bimbo who left this morning" I finally ask, still not looking at him.
"My ride for the night." He says smirking at me. I roll my eyes not knowing if it was some sick joke or if he was being serious. I ignore it and assume he's just being disgusting. We both turn our heads to the door and see our parents walk into the house.
"Oh good, you are awake! You finally met each other I see. Tris is going to the mall, Eric. Would you mind showing her around for me? I would really appreciate it." Marc says.
"As long as I get to ride with her" he winks at me. I roll my eyes. Pig. I have a pig for a step-brother now. Oh, how I wish I appreciated Caleb more.
"Mom, would you mind showing me my room now." I say changing the subject.
"Sure honey, Ill grab your things" she says picking up a box of everything I brought. I follow my mom upstairs and walk down a long hallway. We stop at the end and she opens the door on the far left.
"This is your room, Eric's is just across from yours. Our room is downstairs. Marc said as teenagers you guys ought to have more privacy. And really, I couldn't argue where your bedroom is. Did you know there are five bedrooms in this house? Apparently, one of them is a gym and another is library. How crazy is that?" she says.
"So crazy, mother." I say bored.
"Marc said you can decorate it however you'd like. If you need anything he said to not be afraid to ask him." She says and kisses me on the forehead. We smile at each other and she walks out the door and closes it. I fall back onto the bed and stare up at the ceiling. What am I getting into?