I wake up the next morning with a smile on my face. I haven't been able to take it off since I got home last night. Four walked me to the door and quickly pecked me on the lips before leaving. It was surprising considering most guys try to have a make out session on my front porch after a date. It was short, sweet, and simple. The most surprising part was that I loved it. Even that short kiss created the fireworks that always go off when we touch.
I roll over and try to find my phone on my nightstand. Once I find it, I pick it up and look at it. 16 new messages. I go through them looking for one name in particular. When I find it, the smile on my face grows wider.
Four: I hope you slept well, Lois.
Me: Never better, Superman.
It only takes a couple of minutes for him to respond.
Four: What are you up to today?
Me: Nothing. I was planning on lying in bed all day.
Four: How about you get off your lazy ass and come hang out with me at Zeke's house. I think most of the gang is coming.
Me: Sounds like a plan. I'll be there.
Four: I'll be counting the minutes until you come. :)
I smile at my phone and walk over to my closet to get ready to go to Zeke's.
FOUR POV
I smile when I see that Tris says she will come. I quickly reply before putting my phone on the coffee table in front of me. I am currently sitting in Zeke's living room playing call of duty. I paused the game when Tris texted me back, much to Zeke's protest. We continue the game. Like always, I am kicking his ass.
"So, man. What's up with you and Tris? You seem to be talking a lot lately." Zeke says without his attention leaving the game in front us.
I sigh. I knew he was going to ask this sooner or later. I was hoping it would be later because not even I know what is really going on. "Well we went on our first date last night. It was pretty great actually." I finally tell him after much thought about what to tell him and what to keep to myself.
"Are you going to make it official? If I were you I would soon before another guy comes along and takes her. You know how popular she is."
"Is it too soon? I don't want to scare her away. I've noticed she isn't much of a commitment person."
"Honestly dude. She isn't much of a go on more than one date person. The fact that she is still talking to you, means she likes you. I say go for it." Zeke says as the game ends. I obviously won.
"Okay. I think I will."
I guess now I have to think of a way to ask Tris to be my girlfriend. I need to think of something special to do. This is probably going to be the thousandth time someone has asked her this question. A sudden idea pops into my head. It is perfect!
My thoughts are interrupted by the doorbell ringing. I hear Uriah get the door and then the sound of lips smacking. I'm assuming Marlene just showed up. As I guessed, Marlene soon walks into the living room followed by Uriah and Shauna.
"Where's Lynn?" I ask Shauna who has just sat down on top of Zeke.
"She said she wasn't coming because she didn't want to be surrounded by a bunch of horny couples. I think she's just bitter if you ask me." Shauna says before leaning over to kiss Zeke. Their quick "Hello" kiss soon turns into them trying to suck each others faces off. I don't really pay attention because this is a normal occurrence with these two.
The doorbell rings again and I go to answer it because everyone else is pre-occupied. I get it and there stands Will, Christina, and Tris. I motion for them to walk past me to the living room. Before Tris can walk past me, I grab her arm lightly. She looks up at me and smiles slightly.
"I was wondering if you wanted to go for a walk?"
"Yeah sure. Sounds fun." We both walk back outside. Once, the door closes behind us I grab her small hand. I love the feeling of her tiny hands. They are so soft and seem to fit in mine like they were meant to be there.
We walk down the street in silence. Once we get to the end of the street, I bring her into the woods. She follows me with a confused look on her face.
"Where are we going?" She asks as she follows me through the trees, deeper into the woods.
"Its a surprise." I say while I turn to smile at her.
"I hate surprises."
"Well you will like this one. Trust me."
"I do trust you, Superman." I smile at this while we continue walking. Soon we reach a huge rushing river. The second she sees it, I can see the excitement in her eyes. I continue to walk with her behind me. I bring her along a thin path that is hard to find. if you didn't know it was there, you wouldn't be able to see it. It brings us to a small cove at the bottom of the river. It is just big enough for us to both sit comfortably.
We sit down near the ledge and look over to the rushing water that occasionally splashes us a little bit. I turn to look at her to see she is already looking at me. I smile at her and she immediately returns it.
"So how did you find this place?" There it is. The question I was hoping she wasn't going to ask. At the same time I know how curious she always is. She was bound to ask me at some point. I figure if I expect her to answer my question I might as well answer her question...truthfully.
"I found this place when I was Ten. I was running through the woods trying to find a place to hide. I stumbled across this place and since then whenever I needed a place to go and clear my head, I would come her."
"What were you trying to hide from?" Yet another question I didn't want her to ask. I guess here goes nothing.
"I was running from my dad. And before you ask why I might as well just explain my childhood to you. When I was nine years old, my mom died unexpectedly. My dad went into a serious state of depression. He would stay out all night drinking then come back the next day a wreck. The day she died was the same day it all started. That day he stated to beat me. He said it was my fault she was gone and that this was for my own good. It just kept getting worse. The day I found this place was the first day he whipped me. I had to leave but I didn't know where to go so I just ran. Now, most days he is gone on business trips so I don't have to worry about it much."
I turn to her and expect to see her looking at me like I am some sort of kicked puppy. Instead she looks at me differently than most people would. I can't quite put my finger on what she is thinking but I am not sure if it is good. I see a single tear start a trail down her cheek. I bring my thumb to her face and wipe it off.
"I understand if you want to stop talking to me now. I am weak. A coward. I-" She cuts me off by pressing her lips to mine. I am a bit taken aback by this but once I realize what is going on I kiss her back. She pulls back from the kiss and stares into my eyes. I get lost in her beautiful grey/blue eyes as she speaks the few words I really needed to hear.
"Four, you are not weak. You are one of the strongest people I know. He is the weak one. He is the coward. You are brave for being able to go through that and come out as the amazing man that sits before me. You truly are superman." I smile at her and lean in to kiss her. We kiss for a little while longer before I pull back.
"Tris Prior, will you be my girlfriend?" I look into her eyes to see what she is thinking. After a couple seconds she doesn't answer and I start to get nervous. She seems to be in some sort of trance. I decide to break her out of it by saying, "Tris?" She snaps back to reality and looks at me. A smile forms on her face.
"Of course I will, Four."
"Don't call me that."
"Then what should I call you?"
"Tobias. Thats my real name. Only call me it when we are alone though." She smiles at me and leans in to kiss me. We kiss again, longer this time. She is the one to pull away and speak.
"Tobias. I like it. It suits you." I smile at her then look at my watch. We have been gone from the others for about an hour. They might be done with swallowing each other now and are probably wondering where we are.
"Maybe we should go back. Its getting late." I say to her.
"Yeah. We probably should." We stand up and walk hand in hand back to Zeke's house. I stop before the door and turn to her.
"Should we tell them?"
"Let them figure it out themselves. It shouldn't take long considering how little self control I have and how I can't be in the same room with you without touching you." She smirks at me as she says this. I laugh and let go of her hand to open the door. We walk inside and see everyone sitting in the living room.
"Where have you two been?" Zeke asks while wiggling his eyebrows. This earns him a smack on the back of the had from Shauna. I laugh at how ridiculous he can be sometimes.
"Places." Tris replies. "What have you guys been doing?"
"We were about to start a movie. The Notebook. Care to join?" Will asks. Tris groans at their movie choice and I chuckle at her. She still agrees and we both sit on the open love seat. Uriah shuts off the lights and the movie starts.
The second everyone is focused on the movie, Tris moves into my lap and leans her head on my chest. I wrap my arms around her waist. We stay like this until there is only about ten minutes left in the movie. Tris decides to turn around so she is facing me with one leg on each side of me. She brings her lips to mine and we begin making out as quietly as we can so the others don't notice.
Apparently the movie ends because the lights are suddenly turned on. We quickly break apart and see all of our friends staring at us. Uriah is the first to speak.
"Can I just say what everyone is thinking. WHAT THE HELL?!" He screams the last part and everyone else nods in agreement. I turn to Tris and she nods.
"Everyone. I would like you to meet my girlfriend, Tris Prior." I turn to her and smile. She smiles to and gives me a quick peck on the lips. before I can deepen the kiss, she pulls away. I pout at her but she just laughs. We then turn to our friends to see the all with their mouths hanging open.
"Close you mouths before you start catching flies." Tris snaps at them. They all close their mouths but still stare at us. Christina breaks the silence.
"Its about time! Your coming with me and telling me EVERYTHING!" She comes over to us and pulls Tris off my lap. She drags her off to another room in the house with Marlene and Shauna trailing them. All the boys look at me with a "When did that happen?" look but I just shrug at them.
I take the remote and turn on a college football game. Soon the guys snap out of it and decide to watch the game with me.