I wake up in Tobias's bed, in the same clothes I was wearing the night before. Across the room Tobias is slipping a shirt on, facing away from me. I catch a glimpse of his muscular back, and memories of the night before come flooding back. I remember the banquet, and taking Tobias to the net to jump. I remember staring up at the night sky with him, but I don't remember anything after that.

"Good morning." I say, wanting Tobias to know that I'm awake.

"Hey!" Tobias says cheerily and walks over to the bed. I notice that his hair is still wet and tousled from the shower. He leans over the bed and kisses me on the cheek.

"How did I get back here?" I motion with my hands to his apartment, which I don't remember entering.

"Oh. You fell asleep, and I didn't want to wake you, so I just took you back here. I hope you don't mind?" Tobias explains, and for a moment I think I see him blush.

"No, no, it's fine." I assure him. He smiles and climbs across the bed to lean against the wall next to me.

His words are carefully chosen, maybe even practiced, when he speaks again. "Today you're going to get an apartment." His next words come out in a rush, "And I know we've only known each other for a short time, but I was hoping you would move in with me? If you want to, of course." When he's done he looks away, and I realize that Tobias was nervous to ask me to move in with me. I almost laugh, but hold myself back.

"Tobias Eaton, it would be my pleasure to move in with you." I smile and sit up to kiss him. I didn't have to think about it, not really. I love Tobias, and I see no reason whey we shouldn't enjoy each other by living together.

"I would love to continue this, but I think I'm going to starve if I don't get some food." I say, after I pull away from him.


In the dimly lit hallway I notice the muscles on Tobias's arms for the umpteenth time. His biceps flex in a natural way, showing how he is perfectly muscular. His black t-shirt clings to his chest in a wonderful way, highlighting his muscles, but not making them bulk.

As we step into the cafeteria, I hear Zeke calling Tobias's name. I stand still for a moment as Tobias makes his way to join him, not sure where to sit. I've never sat with Tobias before, other than the very first day, and I'm not sure who I'm supposed to sit with, him, or my initiate friends.

Tobias looks over his shoulder, and sees me a few steps behind him, looking hesitant. "Come on. You can sit with us." He reassures me.

"Tris! Heard you and Four are gettin' it on!" Zeke yells when I slide into the seat next to Tobias. I clench my jaw.

"Yeah, and I heard your not gettin' it on!" I mimic the way he says "gettin' it on," stretching out the n and leaving out the g in getting.

Everyone else laughs, but Zeke looks wounded. "Come one man. Take a joke." Uriah, who I hadn't noticed earlier, advises Zeke.

"Hey, I'm Jenn." A beautiful woman sitting next to Zeke holds her hand out to me from across the table. She's got a curvy body, and long wavy brown hair that she parted down the side. Her only facial piercing is a tiny diamond stud in her nose, but she has three piercings in each ear. Her shirt is a deep black scoop neck, showing of her womanly body, and one of her tattoos, an intricate design of swirls and twists, tracing her collarbone.

"Tris." I respond, shaking her hand twice. I make a note to work on my handshaking with Tobias, because my shake still felt awkward.

"So, do you guys know what job your going to pick?" Jenn asks, and I decide that I like her.

"Control room. That's all I've ever wanted to do." Uriah says.

I hesitate before answering. I know that I don't want to work as a Dauntless leader, with Eric, and I also don't want to work in the control room."Not really." I finally say.

"You should work as a police officer, with me. Most people think it's lame, but it's really fun. It's better than being a fence guard, and you get to go into the city." Jenn suggests.

"I don't know." I say, not liking all the attention. Jenn shrugs, not seeming to think much of it. They launch off into another conversation, and I tune out and focus on my muffin. Tobias's hand finds mine, and he gives it a comforting squeeze.

I look across the room at all the black clad Dauntless, and finally feel like I'm one of them. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Christina and Will sitting at a table with some other new Dauntless. For a moment I feel a pang of guilt, for not having seen them since kissing Tobias last night, and for not sitting with them.

"I'll be right back." I whisper into Tobias's ear before sliding out of my seat and walking over to them. He nods, and I don't think anyone notices me leaving.

I slide into a seat next to Lynn, across from Will and Christina, who watch me but don't say anything.

"Hey, sorry I didn't get a chance to see you guys sooner." I apologize.

"Whatever. So you and Four?" Christina says, and I note an edge in her voice.

"Umm, yeah. You're not mad, are you?" I ask, feeling unwelcomed, compared to the other table.

"No, just, why didn't you tell me?" Christina snaps, her tone not matching her words. A way-too-big fake smile is plastered onto her face, almost like she's mocking me.

"I didn't want you to think that I was getting ranked well just because I was with To- Four." I catch myself before I say his real name.

"How do we know that you didn't get first just because you were sleeping with him?" Christina hisses.

"Whoa! First of all, we were not sleeping together! And second, I would never be with someone just to higher my rank. I can't believe you would think that!" I try to keep my voice even, as anger boils up inside of me.

"I don't really know what you would or wouldn't do. I'm starting to think I don't know you at all." Christina snarls, leaning out of her seat and shoving her face closer to my own. Will slinks back in his chair, not knowing how to deal with his angry girlfriend.

"I don't need this from you. I wasn't with Four to increase my ranking. I earned my scores. Now, I'm going to leave before I punch the living hell out of you." I snarl as I stand up and walk away.

"I'd like to see you try!" Christina hollers at me as I walk away. I can feel her staring daggers at me the whole time I walk back to my seat.

The idea that I would sleep with Four just to higher my ranking is ridiculous, but I should have known Christina would accuse me of that. After all, she did leave me as soon as I ranked first, after the second round.

I slide into the seat next to Tobias, and can't help but put my arm around his shoulder, because I know Christina is still watching. "You okay?" He whispers to me.

"Yeah, fine." I muster a smile, but I can feel that my face is still flushed with anger.

Tobias is about to respond, but something stops him. Gunshots. Someone is firing gunshots in the dining hall.