Tris's POV
Tobias brings me to the Pit, then he blindfolds me. I groan, not liking one of my senses being taken away. I could hear him smile as he replies.
"Come on, we won't want to be late," he whispers in that deep sexy voice of his.
Suddenly, a fresh wave of scents hit my nose, all of them smelling of food. I mentally lick my lips, Tobias must have brought me to a fancy restaurant. Then he removes my blindfold to reveal the entrance of the restaurant, proving that I was indeed correct.
"Hello, my name is Sylvie. Welcome to The Bell Tower, your reservation is right here, and I'll be your waitress for the night," The pretty redhead at the counter says while smiling. Tobias smiles right back, and I feel my stomach clench. Then I check the clock, and realize that it's already 6:00 pm.
We walk to our table, hand in hand. Then Tobias pulls out my chair and whispers in my ear.
"For you, Madame," he says and kisses my cheek. I smile at him and peck him on the lips.
But why did we go to a fancy restaurant? I mean, it's not like today is a special holiday or something.
I see an old man and his wife sitting at a table across from ours. I see the lady smiling in my direction, saying something like "young love" to her husband. I instantly blush and look in the other direction, to see a group of people sitting together, one blonde boy with his arms wrapped around what I assume his girlfriend, with a single guy and a single girl. I turn away.
Then Sylvie comes. "So, what would you like to have as an appetizer?" She asks in a weirdly familiar voice.
"I would like-"
"SURPRISE!" The people in the restaurant scream and I jump from my seat in shock. Then everyone takes off their disguises. Shauna was "Sylvie", Christina was the old lady and Will the old man. Zeke was the single guy, Uriah and Marlene the couple at the group table, even Lynn was there as the single girl. Then thousands of black and grey balloons fall from the ceiling.
"Wha-Why-"
"Happy Birthday, Tris," Tobias says and I widen my eyes and whip my head around to stare into his deep blue eyes. I see happiness and joy, and that's when I jump over and hug him. I feel him smile, and I grin into his chest. SNAP! SNAP! I release him to see Christina sheepishly holding up a camera. I blush a tiny bit and she laughs. Then she comes to join the hug, soon everyone joins, even Lynn.
"Thank you guys so much, but how did you know that today's my birthday?" I ask everyone. Lynn replies.
"Well, we have our sources in Erudite so we found out that today, June Sixth (Pun intended!) is your birthday and we threw you a party. But it was all Four's idea," she tells me and I break into a grin.
"PARTY!" Uriah yells and runs to the snack table. I laugh and get a slice of Dauntless Cake before he and Tobias finish it all. I quickly eat it. Dauntless Cake is the best! Then we dance around to the music, normal party stuff. I spot Uriah and Zeke downing many shots. I roll my eyes, they'll get very drunk.
Thirty minutes later, the party rush is gone and now we're all settled around the present table, chatting.
"PRESENTS!" Uriah shrieks and shoves a box into my hands. "From Marlene and I," he says and wraps an arm around Marlene as she giggles. I tear open the wrapping paper to find...
A box. Of Condoms. I blush and hide my face in Tobias's chest and feel him blushing a tiny bit as well as everyone around us laughs and whoops at us. I turn and glare at Uriah, and to yell at him.
"WHAT THE HELL, URIAH?! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!" I shriek, and his eyes widen in alarm and he hides behind Zeke. I smirk at the now hidden Uriah. Then Marlene taps me on the shoulder.
"You forgot the card," she says grinning devilishly. I open the plain white envelope and see...
Another envelope. I groan, it's gonna be another prank.
Six envelopes later, I find a small piece of folded paper. I slowly open it, one square at a time.
The moment of truth...
"A troll face, really?" I roll my eyes at Uriah's immaturity, but I'm smiling. He laughs.
"Here's a present from Will and I," Christina says and gives me a bag. "Oh, maybe you shouldn't-" she says as I dump the contents out.
You know what I find?
100 (not even an exaggeration!) lacy bras and panties. I glare at Christina as everyone laughs at me, even Tobias. I slap his shoulder.
"Your supposed to be on my side!" I tell him. He laughs even harder. I turn to 'Willstina'
"Christina, I expected this. But Will, really? You let her do this?" I scold the two. Christina giggles. Will just rolls his eyes.
"I actually gave you a new knife, but apparently Chris here decided it would be fun to switch things up," he replies. I nod.
"Our present," Zeke says, handing me a bag containing the gift(s) he and Shauna gave me. I open it and see a new pair of combat boots. I smile.
"Thanks Shauna," I say and give her a sisterly hug. I reach into the bag again and find a paintball gun! I always wanted one for myself.
"Thanks you guys!" I say.
"Anything for our little sis' Tris!" Zeke says and I laugh.
"Here," Lynn says and gives me a bag. I open it. It's filled with different kinds of knives. I look up at her and smile.
"Thanks, Lynn," I say and she returns a small smile.
"Party's over, guys," Tobias says and everyone trickles out of The Bell Tower reluctantly, with Lynn being the first and Christina and Will being last.
"Bye Tris! Happy birthday!" she says and with that she leaves with Will. I sigh, exhausted.
"Come on, you didn't get my present yet," Tobias whispers and I whip my head around at stare at him, realizing that he, in fact, is right. It's gonna be another surprise, isn't it, I think to myself. Then he blindfolds me again and guides me to our apartment.
I hear him fumbling for keys, then the door swinging open. He guides me to the bedroom, onto the bed and takes off my blindfold.
I open my eyes and see him holding a little box. He nudges me.
I take off the lid carefully and see a necklace with the dauntless flames on the charm. There's a ring around the flames that's encrusted with diamonds. I gasp in shock.
"It's... Beautiful," I say breathlessly.
"Turn it over," he says and when I do, I see an engraving. I squint and my eyes widen when I see what is says.
"It... It says '4+6'," I say and start grinning like a mad woman.
"I love you too, Tris," he replies and I sigh in content.
Several minutes later, we have both changed into our pyjamas, and I hop into the bed, him following after.
"Thank you so much," I mutter right before I fall into a deep sleep and nuzzle my face into his chiselled chest.
He takes the necklace from my hands and clasps it around my neck.
The second he finishes, I launch myself into his arms and press my cheek against his chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat. He lifts my chin up and brings me in a gentle and sweet kiss. I remove my face from his and look into his eyes. They're full of joy, love and passion. I smile and assume my own eyes reflect his emotions.
"Thank you so much! I love you, Tobias, " I whisper sleepily and he smiles.
"Happy birthday, Tris," he whispers back as he wraps an arm around my waist. I would reply, but I'm too far gone.
