Hi, this is my first Divergent Fanfic. Most people say that this high school topic is way over used, and well, I guess agree but then at the same time, there isn't enough. So here I present to you… My Life By: RachelLovesDivergent
Summary: Tris Prior has gone through a lot. Her father dying when she was a 6 year-old girl, her boyfriend cheating on her, her brother moving away, her mom getting a boyfriend… and to top it all off… She's moving to Chicago. Leaving California might just be the best thing that has ever happened to her…
Tris POV:
You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Or you can start speaking up
Nothing's gonna hurt you the way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins
But I wonder what would happen if you
Say what you wanna say
And let the words-
Stupid Alarm. I slam my fist against it repeatedly until it stops. I sit up and take in my surroundings. Where the hell am I? Oh, right. I'm in Chicago. I can't believe Mom made me move here. I'm gonna hate it, I just know it. I sigh, and get up, I decide to not sulk around anymore and start fresh. I absolutely loved my life in California. I was popular; I had a perfect boyfriend and amazing friends. But soon things starting falling apart. I caught my so-called perfect boyfriend cheating on me with Nita, the school slut. I was so sad but I masked my sadness, like always…
Everyone thought I didn't care and they didn't expect anything less, since I'm just so badass. Everyone expect Maya, my best friend. She has always been there for me and as cheesy as that might sound, it's true. She was there when my dad died, she never gave me pity, she gave me the strength to continue and she showed me that life really does have good things if you just look for them. She and I are inseparable. Sadly, we won't be going to the same school anymore. But since her dad, Bud is dating my mom, Natalie, she moved here with us. Maya's mom died when she was born. I really like Bud, he is caring and very good to my mom. She deserves to be happy.
I get up and go to the bathroom. I shower and pick out what to wear. I choose something nice and cute. A blue crop top with white line going across it and white high waisted shorts. (A/N the outfit probably sounds weird, but I have that outfit and just can't describe it right, so just imagine a nice and cute outfit that you own and picture Tris wearing it.) A wear my blue converse and put my hair in a braid. I apply my foundation, powder, concealer to my face, then I put on some mascara and eyeliner to make my eyes pop. I put on a little blush, lip gloss and eye shadow. Not too much. I grab my bag and walk towards my brother's room; I'm about to knock when I remember that he isn't here with us. My brother went to a fancy boarding school in the UK and I really miss my other half. Since we are twins we have always been really close, I also always suspected he had a crush on Susan, our neighbor. I guess I won't be able to get them together now…
I go downstairs and grab a granola bar. What time is it? I know school starts at 8 and it's 10 minutes away in walking distance. I glance at the clock and see that its still 7:20. I plop down on the couch and eat my granola bar. 5 minutes later, I see Maya walking down the stairs. She is wearing jeans and a white blouse. Very simple but it looks good on her. It complements her dirty blonde wavy hair and brown eyes. She smiles at me and grabs an apple. She sits down next to me.
"You nervous?" She asks me.
"Are you?" I ask back
"Yeah, I just wish we went to school together." She sighs
"Yeah, me too" We keep talking until I look back at the clock and see that it's 7:35. We better start heading out. I yell goodbye as I close the door and we part ways, as our schools are in different areas of Chicago. I wave and start down the path. Soon enough I am at school and I have 15 minutes left. I go to the office and get my schedule and locker
Name: Tris Prior
Grade: 11th grade (Junior)
Locker Number: 82
Schedule:
Day A:
Math – Mrs. Veronica Roberts
Science – Ms. Jeanine Matthews
Lunch
Spanish – Mr. Hector Arcia
Music – Ms. Tori Wu
Day B:
English – Mrs. Ana Fernandez
Gym – Mr. Coach Amar
Lunch
History – Eric Jones
Art – Ella Fletcher
I go find my locker and I can't seem to find it. I see a girl with tan skin and short brown hair. She's tall and pretty. I'm not really short, like at all, I am about 5'6 and I have always been known for my pretty looks. (A/N In this story she is really pretty and not ugly at all) I go up to her and ask her,
"Umm.. hi. I'm new here and I can't seem to find my locker."
"Oh, sure, let me help you!" She answers very joyfully.
" Number 82"
"That's right next to mine!"
I smile at her, she seems genuinely nice. We walk to our lockers and I get my stuff for math. She and I compared schedules and we have every class together. Yay! I made a new friend.
We arrive to math and pick two seats in the back. Class starts in 5 minutes but Christina says that Ms. Roberts is always 20 minutes late. 2 guys and 2 other girls come over to where we are.
I smile at them and Christina starts introducing us.
" Hey Guys, this is Tris."
"I'm Will," This guy that has shaggy blonde hair and sea green eyes, says, he keeps eying Christina; they would make such a cute couple.
"And I'm Four" I turn slightly and I am captivated by these beautiful blue eyes. He is very tall and very, very handsome. I smile and he smiles back.
"And I'm Marlene and this is Shauna" a pretty girl with brown hair says.
"You'll meet the other 2 in out group later." Christina says I nod and sit down. We engage in small talk until Ms. Roberts shows up. I zone out and think about those blue eyes.
"Ms. Prior, care to answer the question!" I look at the board and see the equation,
"2.98856315" I answer. I have always been really good in math, I'm not sure why.
Ms. Roberts looks amazed and so does everyone else. I blush and look down. As class goes on, I feel a pair of eyes staring at me and I turn around to see Four staring at me! He blushed a bit and looks away. I smile and look back at the board. Christina looks at me and wiggles her eyebrows. I just smile and try to pay attention. Class ends and I go to science. Ms. Matthews honestly gives me the creeps. I just shudder at the thought of her. Class ends and everyone runs out of the classroom.
Christina invited me to sit with her and her group during Science. I'm happy that I have made friends. I just wish Maya were here. I miss her so much. We walk to lunch and as we are walking I get a bunch of catcalls. I just keep walking. We reach the table and everyone is sitting down. I see an empty seat next to Christina and across from Four. I keep my bag there and go get my lunch. I grab some cake and a salad and some water too. I go back to my seat and I hear Christina say,
"And this is Uriah and his brother, Zeke." Oh my God, I would recognize those names anywhere. Those are my cousins! Uri and ZekeyBear. I drop my fork and look up.
"TrissyPoo!" They scream at the same time. Weirdos. I smile and say,
"Uri, Zeke! I haven't seen you two idiots since forever! Oh, and don't call me TrissyPoo!" I try to glare at them but I end up laughing. The rest of the table is confused.
Uriah explains,
"This is my cousin, Tris" they say something like Oh, or Ok. Then I remember Uri telling me about a girl, Marlene, and he has a huge crush on her, so does Zeke, but with Shauna.
I decide to tease him and I say,
"Oh Uri, that's Marlene the girl that you said you l-" I'm cut off by Uri's hand clamping my mouth shout. He shoots daggers at me with his eyes. He lets go of his hand and I laugh with everyone else. Marlene just blushes and then kisses his cheek now he is blushing too; even more than before. Awwww… cute. I look up to see Four staring at me, again. He is so handsome and his eyes are just… I realize I have been staring too long and I cough awkwardly. He looks away. We decide to start a conversation,
"So why did you move here?" Four asks, everyone in the table is quiet and listening to our conversation.
"My mom got a promotion and I moved here." He nods and then Christina says,
"Oh my god, it's father's day on Sunday!" (A/N I know Father's day is in June for most, but I just wanted to add this. Let's just say it is in August) I don't really celebrate Father's day, since I don't really have dad. I always help Maya make something special for Bud, her dad. Uri and Zeke don't have a mom but they have a dad. (A/n Also not true, but it's fanfic, just bear with me)
Will says that he is making a cake, Chris is buying him clothes, Zeke and Uri are hosting a party for him, Shauna is going to buy him clothes too and Marlene is making a card and a cake. Four is getting his dad some baseball things he wanted. (A/N Also, Four isn't abused, his dad just isn't home often, but Marcus is a good dad. And his mom isn't dead.) Then Christina does what I wish she didn't, She asks me,
"What are you getting for your dad Tris?" Zeke and Uri exchange a glance. I just keep a straight face and which much pain I say,
"I don't have a dad." I feel a knot in my throat. I swallow it.
"Oh, um… I- Um- Sorry Tris, I didn't know." She looks down.
"It's okay." I just shrug it off. "Um, I'm going to get my stuff for Spanish." I feel the tears coming. I get up and turn around. I go to the locker area and I just allow myself to shed a single tear. I just smile and continue with life. Dwelling on the past never helped anyone. But the thing is, I once heard my mom talking on the phone and I found out something. My dad didn't accidentally die… he was murdered… I wanted to know who did it so badly but I just let that go. I won't ever get him back so I just don't care about it. I take a deep breath. I smile and go to Spanish.
Here is the first chapter… What did you think? Should I keep writing? Feel free to review and PM for anything, even just for a conversation when you're lonely. If you have any ideas, questions or comments, just review or PM me. Also, don't forget to Follow and Favorite.
Tootles,
RachelLovesDivergent