A/N So I got some positive feedback on the first chapter so I am continuing on with the next chapter. That is all so on with the story.
Chapter 2
The Dream
After my little temper tantrum downstairs I begin to feel worse and worse about what I did. How would I feel if I had met my soulmate and one of the most important people in my life disapproved. I have to apologize. I begin to go down the stairs to apologize when I hear them talking.
"And the worst thing is, she's right. I was the only one who understood her and I abandoned her. What am I for doing that?" He says, his voice thick with defeat. Because of my anger he blames himself now? If anyone is at fault here it is me. I make my way to the living room and stand there until they notice me in the doorway.
"Tris, I really need to apologi-" I cut him off mid sentence.
"No, you don't. I lost my temper when I should see this from your point of view. I am happy for you and I will do anything to show you I am." I say; he smiles in response. And I can only hope that I did not just make a mistake.
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I wake up to the droning sound of my alarm clock next to my head. It takes all I have to push the snooze button instead of smashing the whole clock. I sit up in my bed and begin to get ready for school. On my mind is the weird fact that my brother found his soulmate at such a young age. How many other people our age find their soulmates? By the time I go downstairs and finish breakfast I have a mission in mind. I will find as many attractive people at school today and compare it to those… less attractive peers of mine who are still searching desperately for their "other half."
I begin my walk to the bus stop and have nothing but my thoughts to listen to. I begin to look around and see people walking; what I hadn't realized before is that every person tries so had to look into the eyes of each person they pass. Pathetic. Why is everyone searching all the time, why does everyone believe that you must have a physical metamorphosis in order to have a connection with someone? I don't believe that we only have one perfect soulmate, I believe we have many less than perfect ones. But quite honestly I would not be surprised if I didn't have a soulmate to begin with. But life is unfair and I have to suck it up.
"There you are, so you excited about tonight?" Says my friend Christina scaring me. She had found her soulmate a while back, his name was William. I let out the breath she made me hold and begin to laugh at how she scared me so much without even trying. Then I process what she said and realize I forgot to ask my parents if I could go to Chris' slumber party. I begin to make an apologetic face and she catches it as soon as I started making it.
"You forgot to ask?! Tris! You know I really want you at this party today!" Christina says slightly louder than she normally speaks.
"I know, I know. I'm sorry. I will ask as soon as I get home today! I will try my hardest. I'm sorry!" I say. Christina begins to laugh at how childish I look and sound and I scowl. The bus finally gets to school so we get off and start our day.
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After school I was shocked, Nearly every person had found their soulmate in my grade. I was one of the only people who still hadn't gone through my transformation. I mean I guess I felt a little bit awkward but not really. I mean people who found their soulmates didn't really care. But in gym I stayed behind in the locker room to look at myself in the mirror. I was very short, wide, my hair was thin, my eyes an ugly brown, practically no cheekbones, and had no figure. I would have to get used to this body if I want to life the rest of my life independent. I finally reached my doorstep so I took my key and opened the door.
"Mom! Dad! I'm home!" I yell hoping to get a response so I know where they are and can go ask them. Begin to think they are not home but my mom answers.
"We're in the kitchen honey!" my mom yells. I begin to walk in that direction and enter the kitchen to see Caleb sitting next to a beautiful woman with binders in front of them.
" I didn't know Caleb was here? Oh and you must be Susan! It's a pleasure to meet you." I am about to put my hand you to shake when I see her bow her head.
"The pleasure is mine Beatrice. Caleb has told me much about you. I look forward to getting to know you better as a friend, my future sister in law, and maid of honor." She says with a smile on her face. I smile back; she seems nice enough so maybe we will be friends.
"Well I am going to go upsta-" dammit I almost forgot to ask again, " I completely forgot. Can I go to Christina's house for a party? I know it is a bit last minute but I forgot to ask earlier." I say and my mom gives me a look and slightly laughs.
"Go ahead. But I want to know when you will be home so text me when you get there!" my mom says.
"Of course! Thanks so much! It was nice to meet you Susan!" I yell as I am running out of the kitchen and up the stairs. What should I wear? When I got up to my closet I look at the cloths and decide on a pair of jeans, a shirt, and bring a sweatshirt just in case. I grab my moms keys and leave the house.
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I walk up to the front door and hear music playing inside and open the door. I see all of Chris' friends inside all doing different things; talking, dancing, eating. I walk in and start to look for Christina only to find her with Will, her soulmate. They were making out so I decided against interrupting them. As I begin to look around I see everyone here is attractive. I begin to feel self conscious about my appearance despite my inner voice telling me It's not your fault, you can't do anything about it. I look at a two girls looking at me whispering and watch as they begin to laugh while looking at me. I can't do this. I begin to walk back towards the front door to leave when Christina catches me.
"What's wrong?" she asks me with concern written all over her face. I sigh and look back at the girls to see they have moved on to eating at the counter.
"Nothing, I'm just not feeling well." I say avoiding eye contact.
"Bullshit, I know your lying. Tell me what is going on." She says pulling me into an office that is quieter and more private.
"Nothing I just don't feel like talking about it." I say now looking her dead in the eye because what I said is true.
"Fine, but then you are staying at the party!" She yells as she pulls me out to the dance floor with her. And I have fun until I begin to feel self conscious and make my way out and to the kitchen. I like food.
After a while the party winds down and there are only a few girls left and it is 1:00 A.M. Christina tells all of us that we can sleep over and so I text my mom and surprisingly she answers giving me permission. Everyone else changes into more revealing clothes and the more of them I see the further into my sweatshirt I go. They turn on a movie and I begin to fall asleep until I am dreaming.
All I see is deep blue eyes. they are all I can see. Nothing else is visible. Is this a dream? I begin to get this warm feeling inside and I hear my name being called. Tris….Tris...Tris….
"TRIS!" I am startled awake by Christina yelling my name. I give her a confused expression when I see it is pitch black everywhere else. How can I see her face? I look to see if the television is on, but it isn't. I look around and see no light source. I am confused until I look down and see it is coming from me. What is this? I begin to get brighter and the rest of the girls wake up and turn the lights on.
"I think she is transforming, but why is she so bright?!" Christina yells as I begin to get even brighter.
"Forget that how is she transforming if she didn't meet anyone new in the past 3 hours at least?" Yells one of the other girls. I am a blinding light when suddenly it fades faster than it came.
Christina looks at me with her mouth ajar. Soft glows are rare during transformation but blinding lights are unheard of!
I get up and run to the nearest mirror and what I find is equally exhilarating and terrifying...
A/N So what do you guys think? This is literally not following my original plan so it is risky. But please review! and thank you to those of you who did.