Tobias POV
I'm sitting outside enjoying the Chicago weather while drinking a beer. I love days like these when I can just be alone and relax without anyone around me. I love my friends though. They have been with me through thick and thin and have accepted me for who I am. They have especially shown how much they care about me over these last 3 years since Tris left. I miss her so much but I'm afraid of what will happen if I ever get the chance to see her again. She was and still is the love of my life. Suddenly I'm pulled out of my thoughts by my phone ringing. I see that it's Zeke calling me.
"Hello?"
"Hey Four. It's me: your best friend/brother/secret lover."
"Ewww! I don't know about that last one, Zeke."
"Oh come on, you know you're the number one guy in my life, pumpkin."
"What about Uriah? Shouldn't he be first?" I ask, half joking.
"Nah. He's not as handsome as you."
"Okay, okay enough of the jokes, Zeke or I'll kick your ass. To what do I owe the pleasure of your call this evening?
"Well, I do have something important to tell you." He says, getting serious all of a sudden. "I wasn't sure if you'd rather I tell you on the phone or in person. Frankly, I wish I was better at being the bearer of any kind of news."
"Well, you do live next door, don't you? So just come over."
"Okay sweetie. Be there in 30 seconds."
"Ugh! Zeke!" I say but he's already hung up. I go inside my apartment and head towards the door. As soon as I open it he's already standing there. He steps inside and we go back outside on my balcony and sit down.
"So what's this important news you have to tell me. Is it good or bad?"
"It's not bad but I don't know if you'll think it's good. At least not right away."
"What do you mean, Zeke?"
"I'm just gonna say it. Ummm...Tris is back, Four."
I freeze, not knowing what to say. "What?"
"She's back. She contacted Christina recently and said she lost her job in Seattle so she moved back here. I think she arrived today. She's gonna live with Christina."
"Why didn't Christina tell me?"
"She wasn't sure how you'd react so she told me to tell you since I know you better. She thought it'd be better if you heard it from me."
"I don't know if any way was better, but I guess I see her point."
"Listen man, I know these past three years have been hard for you. We all miss Tris but that doesn't compare to how much you miss her. What are you gonna do now that she's back?"
"I don't know, Zeke. I need time to think about this."
"Well, I think Christina probably invited her to our outing tomorrow but you don't have to come if you don't want to. We understand."
"S'alright, Zeke. If she's going I think I'll just stay in. You all should be the ones to see her first."
"Your Abnegation is showing, Eaton."
I frown and punch him lightly in the arm. "Shut up, Pedrad."
"Ow!" He says with mock hurt and I laugh."You know you'll have to see her eventually though."
I sigh. "I know. I'm not mad at her, I'm just hurt."
"I understand that, but you're Four, Dauntless legend! The crazy dude with only fours fears!"
I roll my eyes.
"What? Did love make Four the Dauntless prodigy a big softie? He asks, smirking.
"I guess." I admit, smiling slightly.
"Seriously though, you and Tris are two of the best people I know and I know you'll both get through this."
"Thanks for everything, Zeke."
"No problem, Four. I'll see you tomorrow but if not I'll call you later."
"Sounds good." I say and walk him to the door.
