Tobias POV
My whole body was frozen in a slap position. The heat of the slap was wearing off but the cold of Tris' expression made me freeze. Thank god the stores were nearly empty. I finally regained position and walked to the store Tris went in. I passed the window to see a group of initiates blocking my view. I saw Tris but when they moved I saw her kissing Al.
The numbing cold came back and my heart broke. The Tris I had watched grow up and had spent quarter of my life with, the Tris I fell in love with and kissed for the first time was kissing a fellow initiate. My heart was pumping lava. I wanted to punch everything in my way and rip Al into shreds. As I watched in burning rage, an initiate turned to see me looking at the two. She had hip long red hair and a pitiful expression. Why did she look like that? I tried to look emotionless and walked away with pace.
Instead of going to my apartment, I found my legs journeying to the training room. When I opened the door, my eyes immediately targeted the punching bags. I walked over to them and threw a punch at the first one I came across. It swung back with immense force and I was ready when it approached me. I punched again and again. My knuckles were on fire and my arms felt like jelly but I kept punching. Al's face was printed on the punching bag and taking it down was the only thing I focused on. Eventually, after one more agonizing blow, the bag came tumbling down. Sand and dust coated the matt and Al's face was like a ruptured tomato. My knuckles were peel and my breath was lost yet all I could think about was Tris and her betrayal.
I woke up the next day oblivious until the memories of the past events hit me like a ball. I knew the day would be extremely awkward but I would have to confront Tris. I showered and put on black T-shirt, jogging bottoms and black trainers then headed for the stimulation room.
I walked past the initiates and caught Tris' eye. We regarded each other for a second before we both turned away. She was sitting particularly close to Al and my need to hurt him was bubbling. I called the initiates in one by one and dreaded my session with Tris. Every time I had to call an initiate, I caught Tris' eye and I could tell she was dreading the moment too. After some minutes, which seemed to short, I called Tris. I tried to sound as expressionless as I could but it was hard. Tris walked in slowly but stood by the door when it closed. I kept my back to her and I could tell she was looking away from me too. The clock ticked and silence reigned. It became unbearable and I thought I would burst. "Tris, how could you have been so stupid," I blurted out. Tris looked at me with a stunned expression that suddenly became angry.
"Stupid? Tobias I respected you and trusted you and this is how you say sorry?" she said shakily.
"Sorry? For what? Tris, your being ridiculous," I replied a little harshly.
"Oh really, well, you want to know what I think is ridiculous? The fact I fell for you and I thought you fell for me because you were willing to continue our relationship into a new faction and then you kiss another Dauntless!" she almost yelled. I didn't understand until I remembered Tris running away.
Leah had come into my office that day and had tried to seduce me (like always). I told her no (like always) and she had kept on pestering (like always). She had gotten to physical and annoying and I had pushed her away. I then remembered sipping some of my coffee and feeling drowsy and limp. Leah had seen my condition and offered to take me to the nurse. I allowed her put her arm around my waist for support but she had actually put it there to pin me down and before I knew it, she was kissing me. I still felt dizzy and weak and I tried to push her away but it was a frail attempt. I remember see Tris in the doorway and trying to pry Leah of me but she wouldn't budge so the illusion of me kissing her was projected.
I looked at Tris and saw her big grey eyes glassy. I had just called her stupid and ridiculous while it was I who started it. "Tris, I-" I started.
"Just do the stimulation Tobias. I don't want to talk about it," she said wiping away a stray tear and sitting in the chair. My heart broke all over again. I kept quiet cause I didn't want the situation to get worse. I prepared the syringe and stroked Tris' pulse gentle before easing it in. Tris' wide staring eyes looked at me before drifting off.
(Yeah so this is the one with the tank and her friends acting like assholes, so carry on)
Tris' yes flew open as she sat up abruptly. She had done the impossible (for someone who isn't Divergent). Tris breathed heavily before looking at me. She looked pale and scared. I stood up and walked over to her. She was still sitting down and was a little shorter than me. I stroked her cheek and felt it warm up. Her circular eyes looked at me with anxiousness. My fingers journeyed down her neck and her collar bone. I could feel her heat rise and her pulse raced and so did mine. "You did well Tris," I said silently and I felt her shiver. Quietly, she stood up and kissed me. Her arms snaked around my neck and her fingers stroked my scalp. My hands ran down her sides and held her waist. The kiss was passionate and slow but stopped abruptly. Tris pulled away and took a step back with shock on her face. Before I could say anything, she rushed towards the door and into the waiting room.
When the stimulations were over, I headed for my apartment. I couldn't get Tris off my mind and what she said. If she really did hate me, my hope of having joy in Dauntless life would be destroyed. I liked Tris so much and I couldn't stand the heart break. I was nearly at my apartment, when Leah appeared again. Her long brown hair was wavy and she looked natural. She wore a kind smile and for once, wasn't running up to me and squeezing the life out of my body. "Hi Four," she said gently.
"Hey," I replied. Leah sounded kinder and human.
"I just wanted to apologize for what I did. I just wanted to get you to notice me," she sighed. I had no idea how to reply. She had obviously drugged me and had made Tris hate me but she was acting so kind and calm. I kept quiet so she walked up to me. She stood close yet didn't touch me. "Four, I know you may have feelings for someone else, but the only thing I know is that I have feelings for you and I'm sorry for bullying you when we first came here. I regret not realising you were great and as strong as a Dauntless and mistreating you. I know I don't deserve it, but could you give me a chance. I won't let you down and I'll be supportive. Please just give me a chance," she pleaded. I looked at her. She looked truly hopeful and a bit beautiful. After the argument we had, I was sure Tris would not forgive me anytime soon, so I let Leah step closer and kiss me.
AN: Now that I think about it, kissing is a bit part of this story.
So Tobias has moved on but what about Tris? Will the two get back together?Will Tobias defeat Eric?Who is going to get hurt?
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