SO here is the first chapter of a modern EricXtris story! I asked about doing this in another story. I got a few good replies so here it is. Enjoy! I dunno exactly what to do yet so fed me with ideas in your reviews!
TRIS POV
I stroll down the paved pathway at Woodward Park. Black crows hop through the pile of leaves and squirrels scamper up the trees. The autumn weather finally settling in was wondrous with its vibriant colors of red,orange,and yellow. The perfect time for curling up by a fire with the family and drinking hot cocoa and coffee. I rub my arms at the thought of my warm house. THe knit sweater I was wearing is no longer useful in this crispy,cold weather. Taking a right turn on the path, it lead me back to the main park and playground. I walk towards the parking lot and reach my Honda Accord Coupe. I unlock the car and hop in. Tossing my bag into the passenger seat, I press on the clutch and put the key in the ignition and fire it up. I quickly click my seat belt on and head for home.
15 minutes later...
I lock my car door and walk up my porch. I grab my house key and unlock the light brown,front door. Opening it, I am greeted by my mother.
"Did you drive safely?" She asks.
"Of course. Didn't I pass the test like two weeks ago?"
"Okay, okay. I'm just worried sometimes."
"Mom, I'm 16."
She comes over and hugs me.
"I know. I'm worried you'll be leaving too soon!" I hug her back. I am almost done with high school. I had better enjoy these moments while it lasted.
"I'm going to get my clothes for tomorrow."
She nods, and I race up the stairs. I've only been to this new school for a month,and I have gained only one friend-Christina. I open the door to my room and pull out my phone from my bag. I text Chris about see her later tomorrow,and I open my closet doors. I skim my fingers across the clothes. I see a deep red collared shirt . I pull it from the hangar and a black and white knit sweater. I retrieve some black skinny jeans from my dresser. I grab my black combat boots and set the clothes in my bathroom. I hop on my bed and just relax. I close my eyes for a bit,but a knock disturbed the silence.
"TRIS!" Caleb yells.
"Come in."
He bursts through the door.
"Dad invited his co-worker over and his son. Mom said be ready dress neatly."
"Okay..."
I just adjust my blouse and run my fingers through my blonde hair. I walk down stairs to the living room where my dad is reading some documents from work ,at least from what I could tell...
"Hey,Dad,when are the guest coming over?"
"In a few minutes. So go help your mom set the table."
"Okay." I walk to the kitchen and I see mom setting the table with steak and corn and mash potatoes?!
"Whoa, Mom, that's a lot of food."
"Don't worry we have how many boys eating?"
I just smile.
"Honey,can you pull out the water from the fridge? I had put it in a nice pitcher."
I open the fridge and see the glass pitcher.I take it out gently and set it on the table. I hear the doorbell and jog over to open it. I turn the knob and meet two similar blue eyes.
"Hi, I'm Tris." I extend my hand,"Andrew's daughter." I shake the older man's hand first,then the boy's hand.
"I'm Marcus Eaton and this is my son,Tobias." I smile warmly at them.
"Please, come in."
I hear my father's footsteps coming towards Marcus as I close the door.
"Andrew, you such a lovely daughter."
"Thank you. " Then their conversation turns to business after they usher Tobias away. I go and stand next to him.
"Can I get you some water?" I ask politely.
"Oh, no thank you. I wouldn't want a pretty lady to serve me like a waitress, now would we?"
I blush. I guess I'll return the favor...
"Well, I'd serve anyone as handsome as you any day." I say.
He smiles at me. I flush even more.
"Now would this charming lady show me to her veranda?"
"Of course."
He is so charming and polite. It's all too good to be true. Is it not? I lead the way to the back porch or veranda.
"Here we are,Tobias."
I watch him go and lean against the railing. The wind trying to tug at his neatly cut brown hair,but his eyes ever sparkling in the moonlight. I hadn't notice his suit and tie until now,and I just realized how attractive the fitting was...
"The night sky is beautiful. It mirrors your lovely smile." He said looking deeply into my eyes. A blush blooms on my cheeks at his delicate,flowery words.
"I believe those were words of flattery?" I said looking up into the dark blue night sky. The blue of the sky matches his eyes. The stars shine brightly and so do they in his eyes.
"Not unless I speak the truth ,which I do so now." He grabs my hand and gently touches his lips to them. "Nothing had struck me before except your beauty."
I feel my face explode with heat at his words. How could such simple things be as sweet as honey?
"Are you a new Shakespeare or something? Because flowery words just keep spilling from your lips."
He pulls me closer. So close that his breath tickles at my ear.
"Would you like to hear more, Love?"
I take a step back. "This is moving rather fast don't you think?" I have this uneasy feeling tickling at the pit of my stomach.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come off as a lunatic."
"No! That is not what I meant. I mean I just met you ..."
"I apologize." He tucks my hair behind my ear and runs his fingers down to my chin lifting it up towards him. Ever leaning in, he brushes the tip of his nose against mine.
"If only I could grasp your heart,Love." He walks away so calmly I find myself hyperventilating...
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Breathe TRIS! I fan myself. It was like love at first sight. I step inside the house once my breathing is back to normal.
"Let's eat now shall we?" Dad said. We all agree.
I am seated in between Caleb and Tobias. The whole time Tobias watches me, and Caleb glares at him. I just blush through the awkward situation...
AFTER DINNER
"We're almost done,Son. We will leave once we go over some paperwork." Marcus says to Tobias.
He nods and watches Marcus sit follow Dad to his office. Tobias turns to me. I just smile at him.
"Do you want to go to my room?" I blush and avert my eyes."I'm sorry that came off really weird. I just wanted to go and talk in there. Not like-"
He touches my cheek gently,which immediately shuts me up.
"I'd love to." He puts his arm out to me and I link our arms together as I escort him to my room. I close the door behind me.
"Sit where ever is comfortable." I watch him sit on my bed and I take my swivel chair from my computer desk.
"So, tell me about yourself." I say.
"I think I am in love with a beautiful blonde girl sitting in a computer chair." he says smirking. I blush ,only causing his smirk to grow into a smile.
"Besides that." I said.
"What else is there to speak of,but you?"
I touch my cheeks. They're so warm now.
"Stop your flattering and talk to me like a teenager."
"Why?" He says standing up . He comes up behind me and places his hands on my shoulders ;he leans down to my ear."Does this make you blush? Feel butterflies?" He places a kiss on my cheek. I'm frozen-no -I'm ? How is it possible?
"Please?" I ask. He shrugs.
"You first."
"Fine. My full name is Beatrice Prior. I'm 16. I just got my driver's licences two weeks ago. I read a good bit. I like to walk in the park. I go to Dauntless High. Um... I love dogs and my favorite food is spaghetti. Your turn."
"I'm Tobias Eaton. People call me Four at Dauntless High. I am 17. I drive. I read a tiny bit. I live in a giant house so I get my exercise in there. I love dogs. My favorite food is ... Pizza with sausage ,bell peppers, and pepperoni. I hate onions."
I smile.
"I hate onions too."
He chuckles."I don't get why such a vegetable is made!"
"I know ! " we chuckle over the it.
"Do take interest in say... An Xbox?..." He ask shyly. I frown.
"Really?" I say .
"I'm sorry . I just thought since-"
"I have one right here!" I open the cabinet under my tv and show him the Xbox 360 Slim... The black one.
"I rarely get to play though... Want to try Call of Duty with me?" He nods vigorously.
Half an hour later...
"Watch out! The grenade !"
"Crap I'm out of ammo!" I shout.
I see Tobias stab a guy behind me.
"Thanks for the save."
"No prob. Take this dudes gun."
I look over at Tobias or Four. His dress shirt sleeves were rolled up and his ties loosened. His hair was ruffled and his suit coat thrown to th side of the bed. Now he looked his age.
"I got your back don't worry." I say drawing my attention back to the screen."Don't go over there that's a..." Tobias screen shows him exploding...
"Claymore..."
I drops down on my bed.
"You really are something,Prior. You play video games and you hate onions and you like me. Could it get an better?"
I hover over him.
"Yes it does." I said and kiss the corner of his mouth. A blush appears on his face. He sits up . He caresses my cheek.
"I can make it better... " he kiss my lips. I put my hands behind his head. I hear a knock on the door and pull away.
"I have to go... Good night,Love." Marcus opens the doors and Four walks out. I bid them a good night and get ready for bed. Falling asleep , I dream about a deep blue sky and matching eyes...
Four was being all flowery earlier... Review and tell me if it sounded good or bad...
(we're not done yet... Eric has to come in remember?)
I drive to school and park in the same parking spot. I make my way past a group of kids trying to rap and others trying to be funny. I open my locker,but then I hear a girl gasp to my right. Another fanning herself. Tobias walks up to me .
"Hey." I say.
"Hello, Love."
"Please learn some teen vocab."
He shrugs and smiles. His hand brushes my hair away from my face. Blue eyes captivating me , he smiles.
"I have to go now,Love. I hope to see you soon." He walks away like the perfect guy he is. Chris runs up squealing in my ear.
"EHHHHKKKKKK!"
I pretend like it doesn't bother me.
"That was Four!"
"Four?"
"Yeah Four Eaton. No one knows his real name. He goes by Four at school."
I nod. I guess he doesn't like getting too personal.
"Did you hear about the transfer?" She asks.
"NO, who?"
"I don't know ,but I heard he is horrible! I mean he is the highest in his other high school,but he switched from Erudite high to here! Dauntless HIGH! His behavior wasn't exceptionally though his grades were. The teachers couldn't handle him so they transferred him here..."
"I'm sure he isn't that bad." I said, closing my locker."Let's head to home room."
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Lunch...
I took a seat with Chris who invites a group of people from home room over. Shauna, Marlene, Zeke,Uriah , and Lynn.
"Hey, lookie here! An angel!" Uriah exclaims.
"Oh and by the way this is Will from Erudite high. He transferred too ." Zeke says, pointing to the guy with the sweetest smile. I wave.
"I'm Tris."
"William, please call me Will." I nod. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I turn to see the midnight sky...Tobias er... Four.
"Hey there, Love."
"Hey." He sits next to me with an arm around me.
"wait wait... you two are together? Shauna asks with a disappointed look.
"No." Yes."
I said no he said yes. We look at each other.
"Yes." I say.
"No." He says.
We laugh.
"We don't know yet." He says. "I mean I better grasp her heart soon before someone else does. We don't know what guy is trying to capture this angel heart of hers."
I blush. Everyone oooh's.
"Her innocent face can make your heart ache. Her warm smile melts away all ice around you ,and her sweet lips makes your bitter heart convert."
"I believe we have a sweet talker with us!" Chris says.
"Sad that he isn't trying to swoon me..." Marlene says.
We all laugh. Lunch ended ,and we all get ready for P.E.
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We all were sitting down in the gym . Chatting over pointless and aimless topics, Max our gym teacher walks in with a tall light brown haired boy. Grey eyes striking fear in our hearts. He wore all black traditional Dauntless High attire. Aviator glass hung on his shirt. I could see a tattoo peeking from his sleeve of his jacket. He speaks with Max so casually.
"That's the transfer." Chris whispers to everyone in the group.
"Alright, This is Eric."
We all stare at him. The tall muscular figure with the cold grey eyes.
"Stand up and get in line." Eric says.
"Whoa, who said you're in authority?" Will says.
"I did." Max says." He is here to help with some 'training'. So Stand, Up." We spring to our feet and form a straight line. Eric starts to scrutinize us beginning at on end. He walks slowly . Next moment he looks me in the eyes.
"What's your name?" He asks . Our distance deadly close, causes me to hold my breath as his warm ,minty breath tickles to tip of my nose.
"I asked you a question."
"Uh-Tris." I said averting my eyes. Her lifts my chin.
"You will address me as Eric and only Eric. Look me straight in the eyes when you answer,Stiff."
I reluctantly force myself to look into his grey eyes.
"Yes,Eric." I whisper. He backs away and goes to the next. I release the breath I was holding.
"Okay, I'll leave them in your care, Eric." max leaves the room yawning.
" Hit the punching bags ."
No one moves.
"Now!" he barks, and everyone scatters. I reach one ,but I just stand there. I have never done this,and I don't have an idea. Eric scans everyone. He reaches me.
"I-I-I-"
He grabs my hands from behind me and raises them and fists them for me. He spreads my feet with his foot. I can feel heat emitting form his body. His hands grazing my side as he presses on my torso.
"Keep tension here. Hit it."
I nod. I hit it as hard as I can. It actually moves. He nods approvingly.
"Keep practicing." He half whispers.
"Of course." I said. He lingers for a moment,but soon leaves after a minute.
I am already out of breath,not from punching the bag,but from his warm body heat still radiating on me and his hands on me.
So A modern story let's see how this plays out...
Please send in ideas if you like it.