idk why but i love sleepy tobias. enjoy :)

I wake up the later that morning to a loud screeching noise. What is going on? I sit up, quickly looking around the bright room. It's empty, except for Tobias, asleep next to me. How has he not woken up?

I shake Tobias, "Hey, did you hear that?" He groans, rolling to face away from me. "Tobias." I say.

"Mmm?" He mumbles.

"You heard that screech, right? Like thirty seconds ago?"

"What? Tris, I'm sure it's fine. There's an elevator on this floor."

I fall back into the pillows with a sigh. He's always so nonchalant. There have been times when it's been better to have a laid back attitude, but based on the information we figured out last night, now isn't the time to relax. "Well," I begin, "I'm going to go see what it is." I quickly pull on a hoodie and slipping on my slides, I walk out of the apartment.

I can swear I hear Tobias' footsteps behind me but when I turn around, I see a woman. She looks familiar, a bright, biting smile plastered on her face. "Tris!" She says. "Oh my god, I heard you were back! I haven't seen you or Tobias in forever, come here!" She quickly engulfs me in a hug. I'm still not sure exactly who this woman is.

I awkwardly smile, "Yeah, it's been a while."

She flips her long hair over her shoulder, and I instantly recognize her as she laughs. Nita. "So, where's Tobias?"

I smile, scratching my arm with my left hand, careful to show my quite sizable engagement ring. "Oh, he's still in bed. We had a late night. I just came out because I heard a strange noise a couple minutes ago." I see a glint of an emotion flash through her eyes, but I cannot place my finger on what it is.

Whatever it is, she quickly hides it and furrows her eyebrows, "I don't know, it seems pretty quiet to me. After all, it is," she checks her watch, "7am. Not much going on."

"I guess. I've got to get back, so I'll see you around."

"Tell Tobias I've missed him, will ya?" She winks before walking away.

I roll my eyes. Now I remember why I hated her.

After checking the hallway one final time, I trudge back to the apartment. I knock on the door, realizing I forgot my key. As Tobias opens it, I can't help but get the feeling that I'm being watched. "Hey." He says. "Find anything?"

I nod, "Found Nita." He raises one eyebrow. "She says she's missed you."

He rolls his eyes, "I wish she'd stop."

I nod, walking into the small galley kitchen and getting some water, "I even tried to subtly show her my ring, but she's still hung up on you. It makes sense why I had the dream, now. She makes me feel inferior."

Tobias' eyes soften as he looks at me, "Tris, you know you're the only one I want. I don't want to be with her and if she tries to come on to me again I'm going to push her away like I always do."

I nod, "I know, it's just annoying. I was insecure for a while and she just makes me feel like I'm still that scrawny girl from Abnegation."

He sighs, pressing the heels of his hands to his eyes. "I'm going to punch that bitch some day. It infuriates me how she manipulates you and makes you feel so small."

"It's okay." I lean onto his shoulder, "I know I have you."

He smiles slightly, leaning his head towards me. And instead of pulling him into a kiss, I hug him. I know it's not what one of Tobias' typical female suitors would do, but I don't care. They don't matter. "I love you." He whispers, his hands pulling my body close to his.

"I love you more." I say.

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We hand the folders back to David. He smiles, "See, you didn't find anything bad did you? It's all okay now."

"Yep." I lie. I don't want to risk asking him about what we know. We've decided we're going to investigate what's going on ourselves.

Suddenly, a guard opens the door. He quickly walks over to David, whispering in his ear. "...Secure… kill… interference… experiment." I glance at Tobias, he looks nervous too.

David gives a curt nod before ushering him away with his hand. "Sadly," He begins, "Something urgent has come up. I will have to see you later today. Come by around 8 o'clock?"

"Alright." Tobias says, eager to get out of the office. We leave, finally reaching the main hallway.

"Hey, Tobias." A voice purrs from behind us.

Tobias closes his eyes with a groan and turns around. "Hi, Nita."

She moves closer to him, "Can we talk somewhere private?"

She places her hand on his arm and he shrugs her off. "If you have something to say to me, say it in front of both of us."

She shakes her head, "No, I need to speak to you alone. You should come by my apartment later tonight." He rolls his eyes.

Annoyance flashes through her eyes and she glances over to me, looking alarmed and placing a hand on my upper arm. "Tris," She sighs. "Girl to girl, you need to stop eating so much sugar. It's beginning to show in your figure. I know it's tempting, but we can't all have what we want." She glances at Tobias. "I don't indulge in my temptations. To food, that is." She winks at me.

I brush her hand away. "It's called being pregnant, dumbass." I knew I shouldn't have worn a tight shirt today.

She backs away, seeming genuinely shocked. "Oh! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you."

I resist the urge to roll my eyes, instead feigning a smile and leaning into Tobias. "Thanks, we're really excited." As if to add effect, Tobias places his hands on my pregnant belly.

"Well," Tobias says, pausing. "it's been so fun catching up, but we really should be going."

She smiles, "Alright, I'll see you tonight?" Tobias and I walk away, Nita reaching her hand out to him before she leaves. Ugh.

Suddenly, the screeching noise begins again. It is everywhere. I clutch my ears, trying to make it stop. "Tris!" I faintly hear Tobias' say. "Tris, what's wrong?!"

A whisper intrudes my thoughts. It is a woman's voice. "Come to the West wing tonight or you will suffer the consequences. Alone." I shake my head, a whimper escaping me. "Nod your head Beatrice, and this will all stop."

I shake my head, what is going on? Tobias' shouts continue like echoes from miles away. I cannot understand what he is saying. "Nod, Beatrice."

I give in, nodding my head hesitantly, and the screeching stops. "Good." the voice announces. "If you bring Tobias, I will kill you both, and your baby. If you tell Tobias about this, I will know and you will be killed immediately. Come alone. Tonight."

I fall to the floor, a muffled sob coming out of me. "Oh my god." I whimper. I place a hand on my stomach, anxious to feel my baby girl's kick. I need to know that she is still okay. As if on cue, I feel her feet kick my hands. It comforts me, if only slightly.

"Tris, what just happened?" Tears continue to stream down my face as Tobias speaks. He comes down onto the floor next to me, "Was it the noise again?"

I nod, "I think the device," I take a shaky breath. "is inside me."

whoa.