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~Chapter 2~
Tobias
Lauren recruited me to help some of the Dauntless-borns with their knife-throwing. Reluctantly I slammed the snooze button begging for five more minutes of much-needed sleep. It was 5:30. I cursed under my breath as I grabbed a towel and headed into the shower. I was still getting used to the feeling of warm water against my skin, even though I had been Dauntless for two years now. I finished and ran down to the Dauntless-borns' dorm and yelled, "Those of you who need some extra help in shooting and knife-throwing get your asses in the shooting range in 5! You know who you are!" Good. Put some fear in their minds. I walked calmly and rather slowly to the shooting range. When I got there, half of them were already there. Only two more imitates came after them. Most of them were actually pretty good. I knew who would be factionless before the next part of initiation. About five minutes after I started one-on-one practice, Tris came in. She calmly took three knives and threw them, all three hitting the bullseye. "Good job Initiate! You have skill!" I called to her as I walked over. "Thanks, I learn from the best!" She said when I was closer. A small smile played on her face along with flushed cheeks that gave any bystander the impression of harmless flirting. I hid my smile best I could, but it was hard, when the girl I loved was right in front of me. "Listen," she said her voice suddenly quiet. "Can I come over later? It's really important." "Of course! You don't have to ask!" "Good. Thanks for the help Four," she said, her voice at its usual tone again. Huh. Tris was acting weird. I might not be Candor, but I am pretty good at reading emotions. And right now, Tris was filled with worry and panic, as well as possible sadness. A thousand thoughts came into my mind about her. Is she okay? Is there someone who found out about her divergence? Maybe another Erudite report about Abnegation? Something about Marcus? Is she in danger? Did I do something? Or most terrifying of all Was Tris going to break up with me? I tried hard to push the thought to the back of my head, when in fact it could be what Tris wanted to talk to me about. I eventually figured that I would figure it out soon enough. As soon as initiation was finished for the day, I sprinted back to my room. Tris would be here soon enough. I picked up all the trash scattered around and even put on a clean shirt. "Only for you, Tris," I whispered to myself. I heard a knock at the door at 11:30, exactly when Tris was due to arrive. I checked the peephole and opened the door and looked both ways to make sure we were alone before I pulled her into my grasp. She held on to me tightly. I kissed her forehead and nose and finally her lips, gentle at first, then full of passion. She broke off after a while. "As much as I loved that, we have to talk," she whispered into my chest. I nodded and said a quiet "Okay" before sitting on the couch and gesturing for her to join me. She obliged. "What's going on?" I asked, as gentle as I could. She laced her fingers with mine and started with that same worried look on her face. "Ummm... Well you know that night when we uh... when, when I got over my fear?" she asked, carefully picking her words. Even though she had gotten over the fear, she was still uncomfortable with the topic. I nodded in response. She hesitated before speaking again. " Tobias?" she said weakly. "Yes?" "Did you ummm... did you use protection?" she asked, her voice barely audible. I thought back. Oh God. She couldn't be. No that's impossible. But what if... "I missed my last two periods, and I haven't taken a test yet, but I just know," she stammered with the words all running together. "Tobias, I'm pregnant." I was speechless. How did this happen? I mean I know how but still! That one time did this to her? Oh God. I did this to Tris. I did. The words took a long time to form so I just held her until I said "I am so sorry. This is all my fault. I am just so sorry." Tris looked at me, her look was strong, but tears burned in her eyes. "No! Don't blame yourself! It was both of our mistakes." I tried to believe her, but the tears rolling down her cheeks told me I was to blame; I didn't want to argue with her. Instead of speaking, I quickly entangled myself from her grasp and knelt on the ground directly in front of her. I bent over and kissed her still-flat belly. "Hi there! I'm your daddy. I love you so much already! I love your mommy too." I looked up, and Tris was glowing. It was clearly happy tears that we're falling now. "I love you too," she managed, with tears breaking up the words as she said them. I got up from the ground, my hand still on her stomach, and kissed her. "You are going to be an amazing mom," I whispered into her ear. She giggled at my breath and said, "And you're gonna be an awesome dad." Her voice was stronger this time, burning with energy. "So when are we gonna be parents?" "Probably about seven months." I thought of what I didn't think of before: initiation. How is a pregnant woman supposed to fight? Or go through a fear landscape? I could tell she was dwelling on this too. "Don't worry. I will do everything in my power to protect you and you." I poked at her belly gently. "I swear that on my life." "But what if that's not enough?" "Well it'll have to be." It was awful to say, but it was the best answer I could give. It seemed to soothe her enough, at least enough to dry the mini waterfall of tears. Boy, whoever said pregnant women were moody was not kidding. "Can I stay here tonight?" Her eyes were pleading. "Absolutely." I walked with her into my bedroom where she laid down on my bed. I joinded, and faced her. Her arms were around my waist. "I am so happy right now Tris. I cannot believe this." "Me either," she said. Her voice was indifferent. "Don't worry. Everything's going to be alright. We'll take you to the doctor's soon, and get you checked out." She nodded in response. "I'm scared, Tobias." "Hey, hey look at me. I really think this is going to be perfect. I cannot imagine starting a family with anyone besides you, Tris." I kissed her cheek and she smiled. "You really are happy?" I nodded. "And you really think everything's gonna be fine?" I nodded again. "I love you more than ever," I said. She smiled and said "Me too." Tris fell asleep shortly after, but the thoughts were running in my mind at the speed of light. To be honest, I was terrified, but I knew I had to be brave for Tris. I fell asleep thinking, "At least she didn't break up with me."
