I do not own divergent. Props to veronica roth. I used some stuff from the TV show Greek, which I do not own either. Props to Patrick Sean Smith for creating one of my all time favorite TV shows, Greek! Seriously, check it out. And…I may have quoted Hunger games too. Props to Susan Collins! Please Review! Would love to hear what you think! I'm also updating pretty fast because I have no life this weekend…so don't expect this many updates in the future haha!
TRIS POV
Zeke met us at the hospital to get the paddle and secure it in a safe place. He still couldn't believe the story when Tobias told him. Apparently, after Tobias ran out of the house, he found me unconscious by the bushes outside of the house. He carried me all the way to the hospital, even though I told him to put me down…several times. That boy is seriously stubborn. Although, it did feel good to be in his arms again, even though I would rather die then admit that. He left after the nurse took me into the Emergency Room. Part of me wished he stayed, but I'm also relieved. I cannot think straight with him around. After taking some x-rays, the doctor enters in to deliver the news. Caleb just arrives. I'm glad he is here, but I also know he is really pissed off at me.
"Well, it looks like you have a minor fraction on your right ankle. It should heal within a few weeks, but you'll need a cast." The doctor informs me. "Just don't go jumping from buildings anymore." I cannot help but smile. The dauntless regularly do this, and I won't let one accident stop me from the feeling of flying.
"Oh, of course doctor." I lie. Caleb grins, knowing I am lying too.
A few hours later I am released and I have a black cast one my leg. Caleb brings me back to my room at Dauntless Kappa Pi.
"Seriously Tris, what the hell were you thinking?" Caleb yells. "You jump out of my window and break your ankle all for some dumb ass prank you and your dauntless pals like to play? Its highly illogical if you ask me."
"Don't judge me! Okay?! I don't need Jiminy Cricket sitting on my shoulder telling me what I should and shouldn't do."
"Its simple Tris, you just don't jump out of a window."
"I appreciate your reasoning, but not everything is black and white. Its shades of grey from here on out. This isn't like high school. Doing the logical thing isn't always the logical thing, especially in dauntless. This is my life."
"Your social life!" he declares.
"Which is my life. What do you want Caleb. Do you want me to give up dauntless and everything I've worked so hard for all because of one stupid accident? Do you want me to become a fractionless social piranha?"
"Pariah." He corrects.
I look at him confused. "What?...I don't know what your saying."
"Pariah! Factionless social PARIAH!" He declares. "Why did you think it was piranha?" he chuckles.
"No one wants to hang out with a piranha." I say defensively. Caleb just looks at me like I'm dumb, and I slowly realize what I just said was stupid. Be both crack up laughing.
"What the hell is a Pariah?" I question. He laughs and says as he is leaving, "I won't judge you."
I only sleep for a few hours before my ten am class starts. I'm running a little late because of my stupid crutches, so when I manage to get to my Calculus II class, the only seat available is next to Tobias, of course. "Miss. Prior, would you please explain your tardiness to the class." The teacher asks.
"Well, I'm using crutches since I broke my ankle last night because I jumped out of a window. Dauntless all the way!" I exclaim. Several other dauntless whoop and cheer.
"Calm down class! Miss. Prior, please take a seat. Note that I will not allow tardiness in my class for such stupidity." He says. I hobble over to the seat next to Tobias and sit down. The teacher starts lecturing on Trigonometry and I'm taking notes, trying to not think about whom I sitting next too, when he leans over and whispers. "You okay?" I nod, shushing him telling him to pay attention. I see hurt come over his face, but I cannot let a boy get in the way of my education.
Once class ends, I try and hurry out, but Tobias catches up with me, which really isn't that difficult as I'm using crutches. I sigh, "What now Tobias?"
"Listen, tonight starts rush initiation and as always, Dauntless is throwing a party. Well," He says rubbing his neck as he looks at me. "Would you go with me?" I ponder for a minute, tilt my head and reply "No." and continue walking. He catches up with me again. "Seriously Tris, how many times do I have to apologize and say that I am sorry! I was a jackass!"
"Well, considering that's the first one I've ever heard, a lot more, but I'll see you there Toby." I say sauntering off, as best as a girl can do using crutches.
The rest of the day goes pretty smoothly. After having lunch with Christina, she asks me to go shopping with her, and for once I have a good excuse not to go!
A while later Christina and Marlene come back from shopping and start getting ready. "Tris, you have to let me do your makeup and hair." Christina coos as she is applying eyeliner. Somehow I always agree. It's just better going along than saying no. Otherwise it turns into this huge debacle. She applies makeup, and curls my blonde hair, which I usually keep in a bun. I never realized how long it was. Its almost at my waist. I cave in when Christina pulls out a beautiful black lace dress for me to wear. It hugs me in all the right places. I normally never wear dresses.
I look at myself in the mirror and laugh. "I look so awkward!
"OMG shut up! I did not put all this hard work into you to hear you say that." Christina pouts.
I burst out laughing even more. "Christina, do you see me? I may look hot, but I also have a cast on." I say, looking at my black cast on my leg.
"You look dauntless! All dauntless have some scratches and bruises. It's a story of your bravery!" Marlene exclaims. Christina tries to get me in a heel…and I just laugh because I don't think she realized how stupid that was. I settle for black flats and grab my crutches as we head out.
We walk slowly towards Dauntless Omega Zeta, and it looks like the party is in full swing. As soon as we enter, Marlene and Christina go to find their boyfriends. I'm really happy that they've been together since high school, and are still going strong. As I walk across the living room, people high five, or fist bump me all cheering at my success with the Erudite Alpha Gamma paddle. I smile, as I go to grab a beer. Chugging it, I glance around the room. Again, some awful pop some is blasting. I grab another beer and go looking for someone I know.
It's been an hour or so since I got here, but I'm already drunk. I ran into some old acquaintances from high school and we did a bunch of shots. I can't walk straight, and my vision is slightly blurred. I just know I need to sit down because my ankle is killing me. Someone knocks into me, and I fall onto the couch into a guy's lap. "Bastard!" I scream at the guy who ran into me. Although, he's long gone. I glance up to see who I fell onto. He grimaces, and I try to get up.
"Whoa, take it easy Tris." Tobias says, gripping my waist as I try to stand up. "I don't think I've ever seen you shit faced." He laughs.
"I'll have you know, I can hold my own." I slur, pushing off him.
"I don't doubt that." He laughs, still holding my waist. I try to move, but his hands won't move.
"Fuck off." I say. This only causes him to hold tighter.
"Didn't think the sweet Tris could be so bitchy." He exclaims.
Let me get this straight, I know I'm a bitch when I get drunk, but I'm also a bitch who doesn't like being called one. Anger flows through me. "You don't know me anymore, so I suggest you leave me alone Four!" I spit. But I'm not done; "You stay the hell away from me Four! You do not deserve to even be my friend after what you did to me." venom pours from my mouth. I shove off, and go to the keg to get more beer. Suddenly, someone grabs my arm. "What the fuck!" I scream turning to bitch out Four again, but its only Christina.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Someone's had too much." She says, grabbing my beer and handing it to someone. "Come on, let's get your drunk ass home." She says. I shove her off. "I'm fine. I can take care of myself." She sighs, and lets me go.
Tobias POV
I cannot believe Tris is drunk. She never gets drunk. I was only trying to help her, but she pushed me away. Sighing, I see Christina plot down on the couch next to me. "Some party?" I mumble.
"Right? And why does being drunk give people the excuse to be a bitch?" She says angrily.
"Tris?" I ask as she nods. "I'm just trying to be nice. You know, I was a dumb ass in high school for what I did to her."
"Do you want to get back together?" she questions.
"I do! She was the greatest thing that happened to me." I say
"Okay. You need to win her back." Christina states.
"And just who am I competing against?" I question.
"Four, the sleazy, dirt bag liar. That's who she sees right now. That Four bites. You need to reintroduce her to the Four she fell in love with."
"How do I do that?"
"Simple, you have to rebuild your relationship from the ground up. Show her that you respect her, that you desire her, and that she can trust you. You've got to court her all over again. You can't just pick up where you left off. "
"Alright…yeah I can do that." I get up off the couch and go in search of Tris. I find her dancing by herself in the crowd of people as she is sloshing a beer around. I know she is drunk and I know I should take care of her. "Tris," I say, coming up behind her. "Let me get you home. You're pretty drunk." She turns around, about to argue, but thinks better of it and nods her head. I grab her beer, set it down, and take her hand as I lead her out the front door. She's stumbling pretty badly because of her ankle and drunkenness. I think she chucked me crutches a while ago, so I swoop her up into my arms. Surprisingly she doesn't protest, but then I notice that she fell asleep. I carry her down Greek row to Dauntless Kappa Pi, and go up to her room, gently placing her down, as I go to turn I hear her mumble. "Stay with me."
"Always." I reply as I lay down in her bed. She immediately cuddles up against me and places her head on my chest. Slowly, I place my arm around her. Within a matter of minutes, we're both asleep.