TrisPOV

I walked through the corridors, enclosed, suffocated by lines of lockers that seemed to close in on me. I bumped a few people on the way, not even bothering to apologise. It felt that I was out of my body, flying above my head, watching my actions from third person. I fingered the dry, flakey paper in my hands, running my fingertips over the dents in the paper- etched in by pen, and filled with black ink- trying to bring me back to sense. Breathe, I tell myself, It's only a note, it doesn't mean anything.

"Hey, babe, you okay? You look a little pale-" Tobias jumped in front of me, putting a hand on my shoulder and breaking me out of my trance, concern cut lines through his face.

"I-I'm fine." I answered curtly. "I just need air." I shoved past him and rushed out the doors, hoping -praying- he wouldn't follow.

Racing past the crowds of people, I found an empty plot. Grabbing the cool railing helped me focus. After a number of heavy breaths, I calmed enough to read the note again.

Hey Tobias, I know we have had this thing for a while, but I thought it was time we acted on it. Love like we have can't be concealed forever. I know Tris is sweet and everything, but she is not the one for you. We both know this- you're just too shy to act on it. Call me when you're ready for us.

xxxxx

The note is covered in thick perfume, the smell has began to give me a infuriating headache, I massaged my temple hoping to relieve the stress and pain. Was this it? Is it over? Was he just settling for me? Just making do?

I sighed, pulling at my fringe, before turning and walking straight into him. Him.

"Not now, please." I strained, my voice coming out in a whine. I pushed past him and started to hurry away with my head down.

He stopped me by grabbing my wrist "No, please, what is it. Tell me. I can help."

I couldn't open my mouth, if I did I knew I would just burst into a shower of tears. I couldn't. Not in front of him, not now I know he was never serious.

I pushed the crumbled note into his palm and ran. I ran away from school. Ran away from the not. Ran away from him. Not even looking to see his reaction as he read the note.

I can't believe I could have been so stupid.

"Hey, Tris!" Someone called from behind me just outside of the school gates. I stopped running and sank to my knees, losing all the strength I previously contained and burying my face into my palms. Before long I felt arms circle my shaking frame. Christina became my support as I cried into her shoulder. Her soft voice uttered consoling words as I explained everything.

"It's going to be okay." She soothed, "You don't need him," The second they escaped her mouth I could tell she regretted it. We both knew it was a lie, in the past weeks I have depended on him so much. Nevertheless I didn't comment, I just sank into her, radiation, despair and loneliness. I was such a wreck.

No more boys, I told myself. I only need myself from now on.

Thanks for reading, I wanted to do a sort of to be continued chapter. I hope you guys enjoyed it! Please review, I love reading the all, thanks again for your support! Bye xxxx