Hey guys ! So because I love you all so much! I woke up and grabbed my laptop right away!In other news the evil mastermind will be reveled soon! And you either will love me, or hate me for it. ;)
Tobias P.O.V.
I looked down at my watch and I waited at the bottom of the stairs. They should be ready by now if she wants to be on time.
I'm about to yell up to them. When Christina walks down. She was wearing a long black dress with jewelry to match. Christina was going with us. Undercover.
She clears her throat with a smile. "May I now present Ms. Tris Prior." She says and as if on cue Tris begins to descend down the stairs. It seemed to happen in slow motion, and I couldn't help but feel myself smiling with her.
She wore a long white gown, with a slit going up to her thigh. The top of the dress went up to her neck and had gold lace details of what looked like to be leaves and a few flowers. Her heels and makeup matched her dress and she has red lips and she wears a gold cuff around the bicep of her arm.
The way she smiles at me makes me feel like we're the only two people in the room.
She looks like an angel.
"You look beautiful." I tell her taking her hand and lightly placing a kiss on the top of it.
She blushes, "You clean up pretty well yourself." She tells me. I just wore the typical suit with a gold tie.
I place my hand over my heart half sincere, half joking "Why thank you ma'am."
We all head out to a limo that Vanessa had sent for us. She said we needed to 'act the part' whatever that means.
We sit in the back after an elderly driver opens the door for us, he kindly helps the ladies in.
Once we are all in Christina turns to me and places a small microphone receiver in my ear.
"We're going to get separated, I'll by your eagle eye." She says seriously. I just nod as she places one in her ear.
"Can you tell that I have a gun?" Tris asks me.
I give her a furrowed look. "Where on earth are you hiding that gun?" I ask instantly scanning her gorgeous curves.
She shimmies the dress's slit up a bit revealing a black gun holster attached to the top of her leg.
"You look like you belong in a James Bond movie." I tell her half joking. She just laughs lightly.
You could tell she was nervous about tonight. Whether it was for all the awards, or if she was worried about her stalker.
"It'll be ok." I find myself trying to soothe her.
Tris P.O.V.
I should have been more excited for tonight, being up for so many awards. But at moments like this, I can't help wish my life was different, wish my family would be here, wish I could finally make them proud.. Wish I wouldn't have to worry if I was going to make it home tonight or not.
'It'll be ok.' His voice continued to echo in my head. I couldn't help but feel myself relax into his words.
Christina pulled out a laptop and was typing furiously. I look down and I find myself holding Tobias hand in mine.
"Promise?" I hardly whisper. He gives me a small smile and brings me into a gentle hug. Careful so he wouldn't hurt me. I feel my whole body relax onto his, and once again. I feel safe.
When we pull away he leans in close and gently kisses my cheek. I feel butterflies in my stomach. This has never happened before.
Against my better judgment. I was falling for this man.
I can't control the smile spread across my face. And I keep my body leaned against his. Feeling every breath he breathes in.
I see Christina regularly looking up at us, with a knowing smile.
I hear him breathe out the word "I promise." Into my ear, sending shivers down my spine.
"You two really need to sell it as a happy couple." Christina says.
I am going to kill her.
"I think we can do that." Tobias says putting his arm around me.
I just look up to him. God, what is he doing to me?! Just his touch sent a surge of electricity through my bones, making me feel alive.
We arrive at the red carpet and the driver opens the door. Christina stays in the car with her laptop, she was going to be doing some recon and meeting up with us later. Tobias gets out and gives me his hand to help me out of the car.
I give him a small smile and take his hand. "Thank you, kind sir." I say jokingly.
When I step out, I am overwhelmed by screaming fans and flashing cameras. It was heartwarming to see all the fans holding up signs that had "We LOVE TRIS!"
"This is why I do this." I say nodding to the fans.
A warm smile spreads across Tobias face.
The fans were behind a silver barraged keeping them off the red carpet. I give them a wave and they all go wild.
And then I see something that makes me stop, Tobias had told me to keep my distance from crowds of people in the height of our situation. But behind the barraged I could see a little girl struggling to see over it, and in her hand she had a pink notebook and purple fuzzy pen.
I look over at Tobias and then back at the girl and with my head held high I walked over to her.
"Hi sweetie." I say. As I got closer I saw she had a t-shirt with my face on it.
She was stunned her mouth dropped open and she was speechless. Within a instant I could feel Tobias's presence standing behind me.
I knew he wouldn't be happy about me doing the exact opposite of what he told me to do….Again.
"Would you like me to sign that?" I ask.
She nods furiously. "Yes please." She says sweetly.
"Alright, what's your name princess?"
"Ana." She says smiling from ear to ear.
"Alright." I take the notepad and pen from her and in neat cursive writing I write.
Never give up, follow where your heart takes you.
Much love, Tris Prior.
I give it back to her and we take a few more pictures and we are back on track to going inside.
When we are back on the red carpet, Tobias takes my hand and whispers to me.
"Seriously?"
I just shrug. "Sorry."
He just shakes his head and gives me a small smile. We walk till we are stopped by a few reporters.
"Hello Tris!" I hear the familiar Ryan Seacrest greet us.
"Hey Ryan!" I say as we both exchange a friendly hug. And Tobias shakes his hand.
"And who is your date for tonight?" He asks looking at Tobias.
He gives a friendly smile. "I'm Tobias Eaton."
"Well you two look amazing tonight! How long have you two been together?" He asks.
I exchange a look with Tobias. "It's a relatively new thing." I say smiling up at him.
"Well you two make a wonderful couple." Ryan complements.
"Now Tris, rumors have been circulating about some recent drama that has been unfolding in your life. About a stalker, would you care to comment?" Ryan asks.
I feel Tobias had on my shoulder supportively.
"At this moment I would like to keep that part of my life private, it is a very complicated and trying time in my life and I hope you can understand why I would like to keep it as so at the moment." I say trying to keep calm.
"Well I'm glad you came out tonight in spite of it all. I wish you the best!" He says. I give him a smile.
"Always a pleasure Ryan." I say as we part ways.
We continue to walk and Tobias hand was like glued to mine, not that I mind or anything but I can't help but wonder if he was taking any of this like it was real. Or if to him it was just a fake date.
We stop to take a few pictures together. Doing the signature pose where he keeps his hand on my waist and I can't help but smile. Some reporters even stopped Tobias to get a interview with just him. I smile and give him some space, but just enough where we could still see each other. I smile on at him. Tonight was going well so far.
Just like that I feel someone bump into me. "Oh I'm sorry." I look up and I recognize one of the security guards from the hospital.
That's odd. I give him a funny look and he leans in close.
"You're going to come with me right now if you care about your precious boyfriend."
I go to open my mouth to speak and he motions for me to look up. "Right up there. Is a sniper, with the gun aimed right at him. So like I said."
I look back at Tobias who was focused on the reporter.
"Don't make a scene or I will give the signal." I nod and keep my head down as I follow him.
My heart was beating out of my chest. I didn't care what would happen to me as long as Tobias was safe. I would not be the reason anything happened to him.
I care too much about him to let that happen. As I follow the man I remember something. The gun I had strapped to my thigh. I just had to wait for the right moment, and I could use it to get away. But I had to make sure he was safe first.