I meant to update last night but I was at work later than I expected, I came home and was working on writing it for ya but it just wasn't what I wanted to leave you so here it is!
Enjoy !
Tris P.O.V
I wake up to an annoying beeping coming from my alarm. I slam my hand down on it to shut it up.
Mondays were NEVER my thing.
I drag myself out of bed. The weekend had been totally amazing , I had spent much of my time with Tobias, Tori, and Christina. It was nice to have real friends again.
Tori and Christina had even convinced me with my new bill of health to try out for the cheerleading squad. They both belonged to the varsity team , so they figured they could pull a few strings.
But little did they know that, back in Arizona I was cheer captain of my high school team. We took home multiple titles including the State championship.
I wanted to keep it as a surprise really.
I walk across my room to my phone that was plugged in right in front of my window that looked right over into Tobias's house. I had a few text messages.
One from Christina reminding me to pack a gym bag with clothes for tryouts, I had already packed it last night with everything I needed it sat right next to my school bag.
Another was from Tobias.
Morning Beautiful. Meet me outside in 30, I'll drive you to school today:)
I smile and type a quick response. I put my phone back down and make my way to the shower. It took me about 15 minutes for me to wash my hair and do all my other feminine things like shave.
I decided I wanted to dress up a bit for school today. I put on a black and white Aztec patterned skater skirt with a white spaghetti strap crop top. I put on a pair of black Toms and a jean jacket.
I pulled my hair up into a loose bun on the top of my head.
And lastly I put on a little eye liner and mascara. I grabbed my bags and headed down stairs. I set them on the couch by the door. Caleb was sitting at the table playing with his bowel of cereal. My parents left last night for a business trip.
I walk over to the refrigerator and pour myself a cup of milk and I grab a chocolate chip muffin. I hadn't talked to Caleb really since we moved here.
I sat down across from him. He never even lifted his eyes to acknowledge my presence.
"So how's school?" I ask.
"It's fine." He says still not meeting my eyes.
He was acting so cold to me, and I knew exactly why. I was the reason he had to leave his life behind.
He never used to be this cold, we actually used to be really close.
"I'm sorry." I find myself apologizing. Better to take the high road.
He just glares at me. "You know what? I'm not sorry." I said finishing my muffin. "We moved here for my health! And if you are so selfish that you are going to hate me for something like that, that was totally out of my control. BY THE WAY! Then that is all on you. But I will not sit here and apologize." I didn't yell, I remained calm. He had nothing to say he just sat there in shock. I heard a knock on the door. I get up from my seat and I head for the door grabbing my bags on my way over.
I am greeted by a smiling Tobias. He holds out a styrofoam coffee cup for me. I smile and take it. He read my mind!
"Just what I needed." I smiled. "Thank you." I say giving him a side hug.
"No problem." He smiles. "Here, let me help you with that." He takes my bag and effortlessly slings it over his shoulder.
"You are too perfect." I smile.
"I am pretty awesome, aren't I." He said winking at me as we got into his Jeep.
"You brought me coffee. I have no other choice but to agree." I said winking right back. I buckled myself in, and watched as he did the same.
"Are you nervous for tryouts?" He asked.
"Nope!" I said calmly. "Not even a little." I said. It wasn't really that big of a deal, I mean I've done it before.
"How come?" He asks as he begins our familiar drive.
"I used to cheer back at my old school. "
"Really?" He asked.
"Is it so hard to believe?" I teased.
He shrugged and smiled at me.
"I'd really like it if you would come to tryouts." I said smiling turning in my seat to look at him. "You could be my good luck charm." I looked at his face, he was focused on driving us to our destination. He didn't take his eyes off the road.
"I'll be there." He said taking my hand in his. I felt a surge of electricity go through me at his touch.
I blush. How is it someone so perfect like him could like someone as plain as me?
Why is it he stuck through so much, just for me? I hadn't done anything really for him… But he has givin' me so much of everything.
"The first game is this Friday." He said.
"Yeah."
"It's kind of a team tradition that we where our jerseys. And since the homecoming game is coming up its also a tradition that.." He paused and glanced at me. "That our girl would wear our jersey too. Kind of like there was of spreading 'school spirit'." He seemed nervous when asking me, as if it would scare me away. But it didn't.
"I would love that." I saw his face brighten up. "On one condition though." I said teasing him.
We found a parking spot and he parked the car and we both unbuckled and turned towards each other.
"And what would that be?" He asked holding both of my hands in his.
I don't know why but I was feeling extra confident.
I take a deep breath. "After you win that game." I paused. "I want to go out on a date. With you. Just the two of us." I wasn't sure what he would say back, I mean I already knew he liked me. But in the silence I felt my stomach drop, had he changed his mind? I was about to change my mind when he spoke up.
"That seems pretty reasonable." He winked at me. "But it's going to be a surprise. I can't tell you what were doing."
"What's with you and surprises?" I asked joking as we both got out of the car. I grabbed my book bag and he grabbed both his bags and the rest of mine.
He put his hands up jokingly in defense. "I'm just so romantic." He said with a crooked smile shaking his head.
I put my hand to my chin as if in deep thought. "Or are you just making things up as you go along?" I joked winking at him.
He laughed. "That is also another possibility. "
We walked to the gym together, we had almost every class together. He walked with me to the girls locker room. We stopped at the door and he handed me my bag.
"Thank you." I said looking up at him through my eyelashes.
"No problem." He smiled leaning in close to me. I could see a lot of girls walking past us, most glaring.
What..The.. ?
I just leaned my back against the wall.
"So the homecoming dance is coming up." He said randomly.
"It is?" I asked. I honestly had no clue, for being in and out of school as often as I was. I really wasn't into the whole school gossip or activities kinda thing.
"Actually it's coming up in about two weeks." Was he going to ask me to go with him?
"Are you trying to ask me to go with you to the dance?" I asked giving him a look of 'man I just caught you'.
He blushed. He was trying to ask me.
I couldn't help but have a smile spread across my face as he shook his head yes.
"I would love that." I said as the bell rang. I got on my tip toes and planted a small kiss on his cheek.
"I'll see you out there." I said referring to gym class.
I turned and walked into the locker room I found Christina in our spot.
"Hey!" She greeted as she finished up. "Wanna work on some moves for try outs today?"
I start to change into a pair of black adidas shorts and I put on a sports bra and a plain gray t-shirt.
"Sure!" I said. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Apart from my fight with Caleb, I was having a amazing morning. And I wasn't about to let ANYTHING ruin that.
To be continued…
So I'm off for now, I thought this would be a good spot to leave you off at, I will try to leave another update later on tonight. The next chapter will be EXTRA long and I know this one was kind of dull however expect a lot more drama and action in the next few chapters to come. Have a beautiful day!
Love, Abby