It was 9:00 when we left the party. I guess time flies when you're having fun. Nobody noticed us leaving, or maybe they were just too drunk or didn't care to say anything. I climbed into Tobias black truck and he drove in silence. He wouldn't tell me where we were going saying it was a surprise. I watched out the window leaning my cheek on the cool window glass as the city passed by us. The beautiful city lights sparkled and shined.
I hummed softy and I heard Tobias suck in a relaxed breath. He pulled into a parking space at a small diner. "You may see Tori here. Her family owns the place." He says getting out. I open the door and he helps me out. The night's soft breeze kissed my legs and arms. It wasn't the kind of wind where you shivered and rubbed your arms at but it was still cool.
As Tobias opened the door a soft chime sounded and it was warmer. The place had velvet booths and tiny round tables, and a counter to sit at. I could hear the sizzling of pans and soft chatter of the people. And smell coffee and something faintly sweet. As I looked around everyone was in jeans and t-shirts and I felt out of place with my lace dress and heels.
Tobias led me to a booth in the corner giving us a clear view of the city. A boy around early twenties gave us our menus and walked away saying he'd be back later for our orders. Tobias didn't even look at his. I flipped through mine and the entire time I felt his eyes on me. I tucked my hair behind my ear and looked up at him.
"I have no idea what to get." I admitted and he smiled.
"Well, I would recommend the cheeseburger. I like mine with bacon every now and then. Or the pasta, or the wings. Those are all my favorites." He says.
"I guess I'll just have what you will." The waiter comes back a second later.
"Are you guys ready to order?" he asks taking out a small notepad and pen.
"Yea, we will like to have two cheeseburgers and lemonades." Tobias says not even looking at him. His eyes locked on me.
"Will that be all?" The waiter asks.
Tobias looks at him. "That's all." The waiter walks away. It's suddenly quiet. An awkward quiet. I look at everything except him. And when I do, I see him looking over my shoulder at something. I turn around and follow his gaze. An old couple is sitting together holding hands as they finish their food. They look happy and relaxed and in love. I wonder if I will grow to be that old and still have somebody love me like that. If I will have grandchildren, if I will be happy and in love.
When I turn around Tobias is again looking at me but his eyes are dazed. "Tobias." I say snapping out of his daze.
"Huh."
"What are you thinking of?" I ask even though I have a pretty good idea of what it may be.
"The future, I guess." He says proving myself right.
"What are your plans for the future?" I ask. He smiles at me and licks his lips before answering.
"I was planning on going to Allegiant University. It's located in Chicago. More than half of the students who go to Divergent High go to Allegiant University. They have a wonderful football team and," he tilts his head and bites his lip and playful glint in his eye, "music program."
I roll my eyes and shake my head at him. "Right." I mutter and lean back crossing my arms.
"Like here at Divergent High they have the fractions. There is the school itself and them the fractions. They kind of prepare you for what you want as a career. For example Dauntless is for people who want to be in pro sports, Erudite is for people who want to be scientists, teachers, Candor are like lawyers and judges, Amity are for music players or want to own their own tiny shops or something, Abnegation I guess will do anything to help somebody. But those are only a few things they offer. Still you can join the fraction, you actually get to choose any fraction when you get there. But…yea."
I lean forward and rest my elbows on the table. "So you want to be what when you grow up." He chuckles and scratches his jaw.
"I want to be a detective. A person who solves crimes and tracks down killers." He looks up at me under his thick eyelashes and gives me a grin that should have been illegal. "What about you."
"I don't know. I have the next two years to figure it out. But music is the only thing I'm good at, I guess."
"I'm sure you'll find something else."
"Actually I was thinking of-"I'm stop talking when I hear my name being said. Tori now stands in front of our table holding our drinks and food, smiling.
"I didn't expect you guys to be here this late." She says setting the tray down.
"Oh, we ditched a party. Wasn't really planned." I say and she nods.
"Tris I actually wanted to talk about you about your voice. I think you could go far with it. But save that for school, enjoy your date and meal." I blush when she says date and I try to correct her but she is already gone. I look at Tobias and he's eating his fries.
I smile and look at my own food. I pick up my burger and bite into it. Tobias was right, it's really good. Except, I open it and take out the tomato and drop it on the plate. Tobias looks up from his own half eaten burger, then at my plate with the tomato with a small bite in it. He looks up and meets my eyes before reaching over and taking the tomato from my plate and eating it.
"Fatty." I say under my breath and he scrunches his nose and shakes his head like a child. I laugh and he smiles before eating a fry.
"Ok, you were saying about your future."
"Oh, right." I swallow and sip at my drink before answering. "I think I sort of want to do gymnastics. You know become flexible and stuff. And I was thinking of skipping doing the cheerleading thing this year."
He gives me a look and I already know what he's going to say. "Christina will be pissed."
I hope you enjoyed chapter 10 of Tris's Tail. I hope to post the next chapter soon. Anyways, leave plenty reviews. I want to hear what you think. Catch you later, fishes!