CHAPTER 7

Oh god! I am completely dreaming! How come I thought it was sunlight? I walked outside, feeling a bit dazed. Oh, god. I must've looked ridiculous wearing sunglasses at night. Dear me, I'm fucked up. I pushed my sunglasses up in my hair and pretended like it never happened. It was embarrassing. Some passers by looking at me like I'm completely weirded out. What? I'm unique okay. Act normal, and everything's fine. I just walked casually with Robert and looked around.

But honestly, there's really nothing to look at. It's dark, with the occasional streetlamp every 5 metre or so. I leaned my head on Robert's shoulder. "I could just walk here, all night, with you," I said. Robert smiled down at me. I hear Tobias cough. "And Tobias," I muttered. Robert laughed. "We could if you wanted to," Robert offered. "Yeah, maybe we should," I agreed.

A nearby park, with a humongous fountain in the middle, drew us there. We sat around it, and admired the sculptured face of a cupid. "Look, it looks like it's shooting an arrow," I said, pointing at the half-naked angel. "Or at your head," I heard Tobias mutter. "What is wrong with you?" I asked in disbelief. "Oh, no. Nothing's wrong," he said.

"Why don't I go buy us some milkshakes?" Robert suggested and walked off, towards the line of shops. Tobias scooted nearer. "Look, I don't know what the hell is wrong with you and your attitude. You know, it kind of makes you so approachable, like a bed of nails," I said with venom in my voice. "Well, maybe you're just stupid," he shot back. I gasped. "You know what, I'm going to go to Robert," I said and stood up. I ran in the direction of the café I saw Robert go in, although it's hard. Tobias is hot on my heels. God knows what for. I got tired and slowed down a bit, and walked the rest of the way. Tobias caught up with me easily. I'm the one who's having trouble keeping up with him. "I'm sorry, for what I said," he started. "Oh, you are, aren't you? Good to know," I said, giving him a look of annoyance. I'm about to enter the café and was blocked by Tobias. "Can't you just take the hint that I love you to bits?" Tobias said, grabbing my shoulders. Ouch, that hurts. But he just confessed.

Robert walked out. "Hey, sorry for interrupting," he said, handing me my chocolate milkshake. "Yeah, thanks," I smiled. "Tris, I love you. That's what I've been trying to tell you since I got off the plane. I'm definitely sure about this," he said, his hands on my shoulder relaxing a bit. I looked over at Robert, I'm not good with saying these things.

"Uhm, Tobias. I'm sorry, I'm sure your love is real, but this won't lead us to anywhere. Sorry to tell you this, but I think we only had a connection because of the simulation. Dr Tori might've said something about it and I'm sorry," I said, holding his hand. "I don't deserve you. You could find someone nicer, and prettier," I said. "I have to go."

Robert and I left him there. "Am I supposed to pretend that didn't just happen?" Robert asked. "Yeah, I guess," I replied. I was on the verge of tears! I can't believe I just did that! It was stupid, but I doubt he'd want anything to do with me anymore. I can't handle this city anymore. "Tris, I was thinking of going home the day after tomorrow," Robert said. "Really? Can I go with you?" I asked. "Yeah, sure. I'll book a seat for you," he said excitedly. I could ask dad, but then I'd have to tell him the reason I want to go back early.

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Four POV

I remained in front of the café until it was closing time, just staring at where Tris last touched me. Things are bad at home, with my drunk father living with me, and my one hell of a stripper mother. But this is a worse. They could just live in their own house but they kept insisting on coming over every single day. One of the reasons why I'm happy being a pilot, despite being afraid of heights. I'm 24 for god's sake! I couldn't keep on living with them, it'll only increase my injuries.

I wish I could tell her my problems, but she doesn't seem like she trusts me. I slowly began my walk back to the hotel, kicking pebbles and murmuring inaudible things, even I can't hear. I opened the double doors roughly and stomped off to the elevator. It dinged when it reached the 10th floor. I made my way to my room.

It's neat, probably the housekeeper cleaned the mess. I bet the mess was too messy. Things just aren't right right now. I wish Tris didn't mean what she said. Why is it every time I think of something, it'll always go back to her? She said something…..about a simulation. And Dr Tori, she's a well-known doctor, I'm not surprised she knows her. I bet I'm gonna find out when I get home.

I'm sure she doesn't mean what she said. We'll be okay tomorrow. I'm sure of it. I fell asleep wearing the same outfit.