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"I just need to make sure to get some shampoo while we are here. Oh, and what did you want us to cook for dinner with the chicken?" Tris asks me as we walk hand-in-hand to the local superstore. I just can't get used to how good it feels to know we are together now, and I can kiss her and hold her hand if I want to.
"Anything is fine...maybe roasted potatoes and veggies?" She nods in agreement and smiles up at me, but as she does, there is almost a collision with someone barreling out the door toward the parking lot.
"Oompf...I'm sorry," she, along with the other person, mutters as I help her gain her footing. When we both look up, we have to be wearing a shocked expression, much like the person Tris just ran into...Christina.
Tris chuckles nervously and greets her. "Hey Chris. How's it going?"
"Chris, here I got you a drink…" Will walks up to us, oblivious to the sight that has Christina frozen and speechless, for once...the fact that Tris and I, although she almost fell, are still holding hands. "Uh, hon, what's the problem?" He asks her, and she just begins to point, not able to make coherent speech. "Oh, hey guys." He offers us a greeting as he turns and notices us. Christina is seeming to snap out of her daze now, since she has narrowed her eyes at Tris and wears a sly smirk.
"Yeah, I was just talking to Tris and Four here," she starts, pausing to eye us, "but got a little distracted." She nods toward our intertwined hands. "Something you've neglected to tell me, my dear friend?" She puts her hands on her hips and cocks her head to the side as she awaits Tris's response.
"Well, yeah, actually, we haven't really said much. I mean, my sister knows, of course, and we had to tell Zeke, so it's a fairly new development, but it's a good development though. We just haven't seen all of you guys yet, and we both thought this was probably something we should tell everyone in person." Tris explains as she looks up at me with those amazing eyes of hers.
"Hmm, well I guess I still don't quite know why you thought my phone wouldn't work, but okay. I suppose I will take your lame excuses." She waves a hand dismissively as she begins to push her cart toward the parking lot and her car. "Just know this conversation is far from over, Trissy." As she passes me, she leans in and punches me on the shoulder though. "And by the way, it's about damn time, Four." With that, she takes off, leaving Will in her wake. I just have to grin and shake my head. Were we really that obvious to everyone for so long?
"Be careful if you are out on the streets tonight. Conditions are favorable for some very strong thunderstorms with possible damaging winds, so seek shelter and stay indoors as much as possible," the meteorologist for our local television station tells us. Tris and I are at my apartment, getting ready for some of our friends to come over.
It's been six weeks since we started dating, but I can definitely say, these have been some of the best weeks of my life. I was so glad that when we started dating everything continued naturally, and it hasn't been awkward or challenging in the least. It just feels like things are right, just like they have felt since I met Tris.
Of course, there were a few lovely moments when Tris told her family about us; not from her parents, though, because fortunately, they seem to love me, but I did get the 'big brother' talk from Caleb and Hector, which was a little strange over the phone with Caleb, and because Hector is quite a bit younger than Tris. They are close though, so I took his warnings to heart. He's a senior this year, and I've been helping him practice some of his football skills along with Zeke, so he has been much more accepting. I'm glad. Family is important to Tris, as it is to most of the Priors, and coming from a broken home, I would never want to cause issues with Tris and her folks.
Tris's phone ringing makes us turn from the news report. As she talks to who I soon figure out is Shauna, things don't look promising. Her frown deepens as she continues the conversation while she picks at the couch cushions dejectedly.
She hangs up and I get up off of the couch to go join her. "What's wrong, baby?" I ask her as I wrap my arms around her and pull her to me.
She leans back into my chest, and despite the fact that she seems a little down, I have to smile. I love the way she feels in my arms. "Zeke and Shauna decided they weren't going to try to brave this weather. It's getting pretty rough out there. Chris, Will, Uriah, and Marlene were going to ride with them so I guess it's just us for the dinner and a movie on this stormy Friday night." She chews on her lip as she turns to look at me. "I was going to stay with Shauna tonight, so if it's that rough, maybe I should go too…" she trails off as she looks away. Her body language tells me she is torn on the decision, and so am I. I want her to be safe, but I want to spend as much time with her as possible.
"Stay," I tell her simply before I even think about it. She turns, still in my arms, to face me, looking at me skeptically. "I mean it, just stay here with me. You can take my bed and I'll take the couch. I really don't mind, especially if that lets me be able to see my beautiful lady for a little longer." My heart is in my throat at the thought that she'll go running for the door.
A slow smile creeps up her face and her eyes brighten. "You really wouldn't mind that? I don't want to kick you out of your bed."
"Of course not. You are always welcome here. I'll share whatever I have with you." She has no idea how true that statement is. Whatever she asked for, I would try to make happen. Sometimes it scares me how fast I have fallen for her, and other times it just excites me that I have someone so amazing in my life.
The playful glint in her eye makes me think she is up to something. Suddenly, she takes off to the kitchen calling behind her. "Guess that means I can have all of this chocolate cake then, huh?"
"Tris Prior, you wouldn't dare!" I chase after her and we end up in a standoff around the kitchen island.
"Tobias, as I recall, we had a very similar altercation to this one where some lovely photos ended up on Facebook of you and your buddy Zeke, am I right? Now, you lost that day, and you just said you would let me have whatever was yours…"
"No, no. I believe my words were that I would share whatever you wanted of mine. I never said you could have the whole anything." I smirk at her as she appears to consider this. She begins to move slowly around the island, never taking her eyes from mine. I watch her intently, her stormy blue eyes shining. She comes to a halt in front of me. As she presses up against me, she stands on her toes to press her lips to mine. I feel the world slip away as she becomes the only thing that matters. Her lips begin to move against mine, and I feel her tongue massage my lower lip. I sigh, opening my mouth and allow her entrance as she deepens the kiss, and I know for certain in that instant, just like every kiss and touch we have that I will never be able to deny her anything. I lied earlier. She can have anything she wants. She already has my heart.
Suddenly, she pulls away and pops a large piece of chocolate cake into her mouth, which she must have snuck in her hand while she distracted me. Not that I minded. She shoots me a close-mouthed grin, and I can't help but laugh at her, with chocolate cake all over her face. I lean in and kiss some of the chocolate off of her cheek, and when I pull back, she pulls me back down to her mouth, now that she's swallowed her cake. I taste the chocolate on her lips as I wrap my arms around her and pull her flush against me, hoping I don't embarrass myself because I want her so badly. I'd never push her though.
The lights begin to flicker though, and soon we are left in complete darkness, aside from the light the moon provides through the window.
"Guess it is getting pretty rough out there huh? Maybe we'll have to raincheck the movie." She says looking around the now dark apartment.
"Yeah, just stay put for a second. Don't want you falling and getting hurt. I've got some candles and flashlights around here somewhere. At least we already had the pizza here." I give her a half smirk as I pull out some lights from the cabinet and begin to set things up.
After a few minutes of fiddling with matches in the dark, it looks almost like I had a romantic evening planned with the candlelit ambiance. We both fall into the couch and begin working on our pizza and beer since there is not much else we can do.
"Okay, so I think I have a deck of cards and Monopoly. What's it gonna be? Your choice, but just let me warn you, I am a sore loser."
"Let's go for Monopoly. I haven't played that in forever. Last time I did, I spanked Zeke, Shauna, and Caleb. Caleb got so mad he threw all his money at me, the little he had left, and quit." We laugh at her experience as I take the flashlight and head to the hallway closet.
A few hours and several tickle/kiss fights later, Tris starts to yawn. It's okay with me if we call it a game because at the rate we are going, I was gonna be in Caleb's shoes with very little money left. She has no mercy.
"Come on, I'll get you set up for bed. You look tired."
She smiles sleepily at me and nods her head. "Lead the way."
Once we enter my bedroom, I go to my dresser to find her something to wear to sleep. I know whatever I give her will be huge on her, but I want her to be comfortable. I pull out some boxers and a t-shirt and hand it to her. "Bathroom's in there. I lit a candle earlier for light. I think there's some extra toothbrushes in the drawer and you're welcome to whatever else you need, but just don't hurt yourself since it's dark," I tell her with a smile.
She wraps her arms around my midsection and settles her head against my chest. "Thanks," she mumbles into my shirt. I return her hug and kiss the top of her head softly.
"Anything," I whisper and she pulls back to look at me, smiling. "What?"
She shakes her head, still grinning. "Nothing. You're just a big softie, that's all. And you just gave me permission to have anything of yours, all of it, including cake." She winks and sidesteps around me to go to the bathroom as I swat her ass.
I turn and stare after her with what I know has to be a goofy grin. As I turn to get the bed ready, I can't help but mutter to myself, "You have no idea that you already have all of my heart too."
When she emerges from the bathroom, I've changed into my sleep pants and turned down the covers for her. As I look up at her, my mouth goes slack. She walks toward me, boxers in hand, and she is clothed only in my shirt. A fucking t-shirt is all that separates us.
"The boxers just fell off no matter what so I'll just stick with the shirt."
I can only nod as no other words will come to me right now. I cross the room as she bites her lips and embrace her, burying my face in her hair. I kiss her temple, then chastely kiss her lips before telling her goodnight. As I turn to leave, though, her small hand slips into mine and she pulls me back.
"Hey, where are you going?" she questions me.
"I told you that you could have my bed, and I'll sleep on the couch, so I'm just gonna…" I point to the door, but she shakes her head.
"No, I don't want you to go. Stay," she comes closer and looks up at me through her lashes. "Please, Tobias."
And I can't tell her no, so we move to my bed, both getting in slowly, not taking our eyes off of each other. We lay on our sides, but soon she moves back toward me and grabs my arm to wrap it around herself. She snuggles back into my chest as I spoon her. I can feel my heart throbbing; having her so close is intoxicating. Her hair falls to the side, and I can't help but rest my lips against her neck. She sighs softly, and I'm hoping she's happy. I can hardly help it when I move up slightly breathing against her ear, my lips never leaving her skin, but never truly kissing her either. Just to touch her is enough.
She looks back at me over her shoulder and I kiss her lips softly, slowly intensifying it. In this moment, I don't think I've ever wanted something as much as I want to be with her. She rolls onto her back, gradually beginning to move her hands over my back. Every touch from her is like I have been lit on fire, each graze of her fingertips a new sensation. I move to hover over her slightly, running one hand down along the edge of her body. This woman drives me crazy. I am carefully trying to not press against her, no matter how badly I want to, because I don't want to scare her away.
No, I'm not all that experienced at physical relationships either, but I have been married before, so essentially one would say that my experience is more than hers, although she has had some relationships as well. I also don't want her to think I'm only out for the physical part of this, because even though it can definitely add to it, that's not all there is, and Tris and I definitely have more than just physical attraction.
We both eventually pull away for a moment, and I feel her grin against my cheek. I rest my forehead to hers.
"Baby, as much as I don't want to, we better stop, or else I won't be able to," I tell her quietly. I know she must be able to hear in my voice how much she affects me.
"Well, you never know, someday soon I may not ask you to stop," she replies to me looking into my eyes.
I can't help it, I have to lean in and kiss her again. I groan as I pull away from the kiss and roll onto my back. She rests her head on my chest.
"Woman, you may do me in yet." I chuckle as we settle into our new position.
I am quickly determining that this could be the way I want to spend all of my nights, with this amazing woman wrapped in my arms. What did I ever do to deserve her?
Thanks for all the support! My next update may not be quite as quick as they have been, because we are moving. Exciting, but extremely exhausting! I haven't moved in 12 years and have had 3 kids since then, so this is proving to be quite interesting to say the least. Hopefully I'll have some free time to get to work on the next chapter and get it out to you guys within a week. Thanks y'all!