A/N: Thanks for reviews! They are very encouraging! I will probably won't be able to post everyday this week, because I have an exam and my parents are coming to visit. But I'll try!
Disclaimer: All characters belong to Veronica Roth
The top five ranked initiates get to select their jobs. That's me, Uriah, Lynn, Marlene, and Peter. The five of us are brought to a conference room with the leaders. We then have to tell the leaders what we would like to do and they must approve it. I am first. I move to stand in front of the table looking at Max and Eric. I am surprised at my nervousness.
"I would like to work for the Dauntless government," I say firmly. Eric gives me a triumphant smile and Peter snickers.
"I think that would be acceptable, especially because of your rankings. And I doubt Four will accept my offer anytime soon," Max replies, sighing. "You'll begin working in the internal affairs office here. You'll be handling all internal disputes and issues. This will include overseeing the training of next year's initiates." It is clear by the way he talks that he is definitely the leader in charge and maybe the only person that can actually control Eric without punching him.
"Thank you. When do I start?" I ask, getting excited for my new job.
"Let's have you start on Thursday. That will give the office two days to get an office space ready for you," He replies clearly marking the end of the conversation. I turn and leave the conference room giving Uriah and encouraging smile as he steps up to claim his job.
I make my way to the control room, hoping to find Four there.
When I reach the door I see Tobias through the window. He's reclining in a desk chair in front of the sea of monitors talking to Zeke. He looks so relaxed and happy. I can't help, but smile. When I open the door they both look at me.
"Hey," I say hesitantly.
"Hey, Tris! What job did you pick?" Zeke says happily.
"Uh..I am actually going to working for the leaders. I'm going to oversee any internal affairs. I start on Thursday," I reply, smiling at him.
"Ohh, look at that, Four. Your girlfriend's got some power. Maybe she can hook us up and get me more points each month. I could always use more points," He says, giving Tobias a playful slap on the shoulder.
"I don't think she would embezzle money, so you can buy more video games and alcohol, Zeke," Tobias responds. Zeke just shrugs.
"Oh well. I am going to go get another coffee, so you guys can have some private time. Just don't break anything. And stay off my chair," He says getting up to leave. I can feel my face get red at his comment. Once he leaves, Tobias opens his arms and I go to sit on his lap. He hugs me and gives my temple a kiss.
"So, you're a leader now?" He says proudly.
"I don't think so. I think I am a leader-in-training right now. I just hope I can actually make a difference at some point," I say quietly. Tobias just smiles at me.
"I'm not worried. You're a force to be reckoned with when you set your mind to something." I smile at him. He has such complete faith in me. I find it baffling. I kiss him deeply. Tobias pulls away, before I want him to. I make a disappointed sound. "Hold on," he says before standing with me in his arms and moving to Zeke's chair. "Okay, now you can kiss me."
"That is one direction I will never say 'no' to," I say before kissing him again. A few seconds later the door opens and Zeke enters with his hand in front of his eyes.
"Attention: the dashingly handsome Zeke is entering the room. Please stow away all naughty bits until a later time," He says loudly. He then peeks through his fingers. "REALLY? I told you to not defile my chair!" he exclaims, defeated. Tobias begins laughing and I can't help, but join in.
"Well I guess I better leave," I say. I go to get down, but Tobias doesn't let me go. "Four? I need to get up," He just stares at me, so I lean in and kiss him quickly to a chorus of Zeke pretend vomiting. Tobias then releases me and I walk to the door. But before I leave I hear Zeke call my name.
"Tris! I'm glad it was you that finally got Four to like girls, even if you did just defile my chair," he says smiling at me. It's a great feeling to have your boyfriend's best friend approve of you.