A/N: I am putting this up as soon as I have wifi again! I hope you all enjoy.
WARNING: This chapter has a lot of references to sex, but I would still consider it rated T. However, I may change the story rating soon depending on how things continue.
Disclaimer: I don't own Divergent
Tris POV
I drive up to Christina's house and park. I really don't want to be here, but it is a girl's day. I can't spend every second of every day with Tobias, no matter how much I'd like to.
The door opens in front of me before I even have the chance to knock. "You're here!" Christina shrieks, and pulls me inside. Marlene, Shauna, and Lynn are already in the living room.
"We were just about to go to your house and drag you here," Marlene says, "Christina didn't think you'd show up."
"Well, I'm here," I say, not knowing how else to respond.
"And now we can start!" Shauna exclaims. I resist the urge to roll my eyes, the amount of girlyness (A/N: is that even a real word?) in the room right now is suffocating.
"I know, I don't want to be here either," Lynn says, noticing my facial expression. Lynn is lucky, she can usually get out of these 'girl gatherings' but today was absolutely mandatory under all circumstances, for some reason.
"Ok, we're going to play truth," Christina says. I sigh, truth is basically the same as truth or dare, but you don't get a choice between the two; it's just truth. Honestly, I think it is boring without any dares.
"Tris, what's going on with you and Four?" Christina asks me.
"What do you mean?" I ask, confused. They already knew that we are dating, they've known that for weeks, what else could she possibly want to know?
"If we didn't already know you two were dating, we wouldn't be able to tell at school. He sends you all of these loving glances, but you act indifferent. But then, when it's just the group, you're both all lovey dovey," she explains.
I have to lie, they can't know the real reason. "Four was worried that girls at school would come after me if they knew that we were dating. He's just trying to protect me," I say, careful not to show any tells. Christina is a human lie detector.
"That's sweet," Shauna comments.
"Um, Marlene… do you like anyone?" I ask.
"Not currently," she says, "Shauna, are things any better with Zeke?"
Shauna sighs, and says, "I don't really know, he's been acting kind of odd lately. Backing out of things last minute, showing up late, freezing up when I ask him questions. If anything, we're growing farther apart. I might have to break up with him."
"That sounds really suspicious," Marlene says.
"Do you think he's cheating?" Christina asks.
"Shauna shakes her head, and says, "No, Zeke isn't that type of guy. He would just break up with me if he found someone else, he wouldn't hide it like that."
"Lynn, have you ever kissed a girl?"
Lynn looks disgusted, and says, "I know you all think I'm a lesbian, but I'm not, so no."
"I'm sorry, I just-" Shauna starts.
"Whatever," Lynn cuts her off, "Tris, what's your favorite food?"
I smile. There are a few things that I really admire about Lynn. She doesn't care what other people think, she can move on quickly, and she hates being girly. "Pizza, I say, 'Christina, what's been going on with you and Will?"
She blushes, and says, "What? I don't know what you mean."
"Yes you do," I say, "I know that you like him, and he admitted to being at your house that one day."
Christina sighs, and I know I've got her. "I was going to tell you guys later today," she says, "Will and I are dating." Everyone squeals, even me. I am so happy for them!
Shauna and Marlene start firing questions at her, but Christina shushes them, and says, "We're already playing truth, you can ask me when it's your turn."
"Shauna, do you love Zeke?"
"I feel like I do, but then again, it's all so confusing," Shauna says. I would hate to be in a relationship like that where everything is so uncertain.
"Christina, how long has this been going on?" Shauna asks excited.
"He asked me out the day of that truth or dare game," she responds, and another round of squealing comes.
"Tris, have you and Four had sex yet?"
I blush deeper than I thought was even possible. "No, I'm a virgin," I say.
"What!" Marlene shouts, then covers her mouth.
"Sorry," she says, "But damn, if I were you, I would've already gotten it on with him. I mean, look at him." All of the other girls nod in agreement, and I just flush even darker.
"Not even oral?" Christina asks.
"God no, he hasn't even seen me in a bathing suit," I say.
"And you're a virgin?" Shauna asks.
"Yes, it's not that uncommon," I say, trying to make it sound like no big deal, "You guys haven't slept with anyone, have you?" Everyone looks down when I say this.
"Seriously?" I ask, astonished, "Who?
"Will," Christina says.
"Zeke," Shauna admits.
"Matt, this guy I met at summer camp last year," Marlene says with a shrug.
"Well, last year I was raped by this guy named Peter. He's gone now, but I was a virgin before then," Lynn says. I kind of feel bad for asking about Lynn, that is exactly the sort of thing that I am afraid of.
"Marlene, what's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done?" I ask, changing the subject.
"Um, one time I threw up in the middle of the mall. That was pretty embarrassing, but also extremely gross," she says, "Christina have you and Will said that you love each other?"
"No, I don't think we're ready for that step yet," Christina says. Yet she slept with him, there are some things I will never understand.
"Lynn, are you crushing on anyone currently?" she asks.
"No," Lynn responds simply, "Shauna, ahs Zeke given you his varsity jacket yet?"
"Not yet, but I'm sure he will," she says, "Christina, has Will given you his jacket?"
"Nope," Christina responds, "Tris, has Four given you his?"
"Yes," I say, quieter than normal. I kind of feel bad that I'm the only one that's been given a jacket, especially since Tobias said it's basically an official symbol that two people are in a relationship.
"Christina, how did Will ask you out?" I ask, actually curious.
"He asked me at school if I was free later, and I said yes. He took me to a small coffee shop, and admitted his feelings for me," Christina says.
"That's cute," I say.
"Tris, what is the most romantic thing that Four has ever done for you?" she asks.
I think for a second. "I don't think that I could pick only one gesture. When he told me he loves me, his whole speech was incredibly romantic. There was also this one time he showed up on my doorstep at six a.m. with the most beautiful flowers," I say.
"Your relationship is literally perfect," Shauna says, the envy and longing obvious in her tone.
"You two are so perfect together," Marlene says.
"Yeah…" I say, now drifting off in thought. I start to think about Tobias. I think he said that it was a guys day today, I wonder what they're doing.
"You guys have never fought or anything?" Shauna asks, less harsh and more curious.
"Fought? No, we don't ever really have a reason to argue. The only time that could count as a fight is yesterday," I say, thinking back to the small moment before I told him my fear.
"Wait, the perfect couple had a fight! Do tell!" Christina exclaims.
I sigh, and say, "It was nothing, honestly. I asked him if he thought things were going too fast, and he got mad for like two seconds before I explained."
"I don't think that really counts," Marlene says.
"So no, we've never had a fight then," I clarify.
"I'm sure you will eventually," Lynn says.
"Yeah, probably, but that happens in all relationships," I say.
"How about we watch a movie or something?" Christina suggests, and we all agree. Truth was getting boring anyways.
Tobias POV
"The meeting will now commence!" Uriah shouts as I enter the living room. He still hasn't given up on the whole Secret Society of Brothers.
"First order of business is on the table," Zeke announces.
"I'll go," Will says, "Christina and I are dating." A round of hoots from Zeke and Uriah follow.
"But did you get it?" Zeke asks after the noise quiets down.
Will smiles, and says, "Hell yeah." More hoots. Sometimes I don't understand them, sleeping with girls is one of the few things they really care about.
"Order, order!" Uriah screams, "Four, have you and Tris gotten down and dirty?"
I roll my eyes, and say, "Sex isn't the only thing that matters in a relationship."
"So that's a no?" Zeke asks.
"That's a no," I confirm, my face clear of any emotion.
Zeke sighs, and says, "I thought that after I set you up with a girl, you'd be more willing. I guess you're still a prude."
"I didn't sleep with her," I blurt out before I know what I'm doing.
"What?" Zeke asks, almost stunned.
"Your attempt for me to love my virginity failed," I state.
"WE HAVE A VIRGIN AMONG US," Uriah screams.
"There's nothing wrong with that," I spit out.
"There isn't," Will says, defending me.
"I'm not going to set you up with anyone because you're with Tris, but you better sleep with her soon," Zeke says with a tone that is almost threatening.
I shade my head immediately, and say, "No way that is happening."
"Why not?" Zeke presses, now getting a bit angry.
"Tris doesn't want to," I say, trying not to give away too much. I know that she wants to keep it a secret.
"Doesn't want to?" Will asks.
"Trust me dude, girls can be as horny as guys. There's no way she'll be able to resist you," Zeke says.
"I'm not going to push her," I say. Of course I would like to get closer to her, but I know she's afraid.
Zeke narrows his eyes at me, and Uriah shouts, "Whipped!"
"Uriah's right, you are so whipped," Zeke says.
"I don't want to hear it," I say.
"She has you on puppet strings, she controls your every move," Zeke continues.
"Stop," Will says.
But Zeke keeps going, "You are so desperate to be with her that you would do anything."
"Enough!" I shout. "I am not going to sit here and be made fun on," I spit out, "There is nothing wrong with being in love with a girl." I get up and walk out before he can say anything back to me.
Is he right, though? I think about this as I drive home. No, every time I listen to Zeke, bad things start to happen.
I decide to call Tris. I'm not exactly sure why, I just need to talk to her. She picks up on the second ring.
"Hey you," she says on the other end, and I instantly smile at the sound of her voice.
"Hey, I missed you today," I say. Gosh, I miss her more than she could ever imagine.
"I missed you too. Why did you call?" she asks
"I just needed to talk to you," I say, not knowing how to start. I feel like she should know what Zeke said about her.
"Ok?" she says, the tone in her voice making her sound confused.
"Zeke said some bad things about you today that got me pretty mad," I say.
"Oh no, what did he say?" she asks.
I take a deep breath. "He said that I was whipped, that you control everything I do and that I'm desperate," I blurt out.
"Wow, ok, I don't know what to say. You already know that listening to Zeke doesn't end well," she says.
"I know, I'm just kind of confused right now. I am regretting not beating him to bits, I just got up and left," I admit. I don't have to hide my feelings from Tris, I love how we can just talk to each other about anything.
"I don't want you to feel like I control you, I don't know what I did to make Zeke think that," she says.
"It's a long story," I say, not really wanting to explain further.
"Do you believe him?" Tris asks.
"I don't really know, I guess he's right in some ways," I say.
"How so?" she asks.
"You know that I would do anything for you," I say.
"I know, but I don't want you to get picked on by your best friend for it," she says, close to a whisper. Now she feels guilty, and it's my fault.
"It's not your fault," I say.
"But in a way it is," she reasons.
"I shouldn't have told you this," I say, now regretting it. This is my problem, I should carry my own burden.
"No, no I'm glad that you did. I'll talk to Zeke," she offers.
"No, I'll talk to Zeke. I don't need you to solve my problems for me," I say, harsher than intended.
"I'm just trying to help you," she says.
"I don't need your help," I say, angry now. I need to do this on my own.
"Ok," she says, her voice now small, "Take some time, if you need."
"Are-are you breaking up with me?" I ask, now stumbling. No, this isn't what I wanted. This isn't what I wanted at all.
"No, I'm not breaking up with you. I'm giving you time to think, because you obviously are confused right now. Plus, I won't be spoken to like I am nothing. I won't control you, but I need to be treated with respect," she say.
"I'm sorry?" I say, not knowing how to fix this. I dug my hole too deep this time, I am so bad with relationships but I can't bear the thought of Tris leaving me.
"Look, I love you. Just fix things between you and Zeke, and then we can fix things between us," Tris says.
"I love you," I say, now getting quieter. I can't believe that this is happening.
"Ok, bye," she says, and I notice it waver a little.
"Bye," I whisper, then the line goes dead. I start to fight off tears that are forcing themselves out of my eyes. What just happened?
A/N: The honeymoon stage is DEFINITELY over! Mwahaha I'm so evil :) did you guys enjoy it? A reviewer asked about Peter and Eric, and you all found out about Peter this chapter. As for Eric, well… I have something planned for him later. Remember to review! The more reviews, the faster the next chapter comes, plus I love hearing your feedback.
IMPORTANT: I'd like to clarify some things as well. I was rereading parts of my story, and some things don't match up. For instance, Tobias said that he was talking about the first football game two weeks ago when the first game is this Friday. Let's just say that was a scrimmage, and the game the next week got cancelled. This week is the first real game.
I didn't realize that Tobias and Mrs. Prior met when he knocked on the door that one night looking for Tris (it was the same night he confessed his love for her.) Tris never knew about that, and Mrs. Prior's birthday was the first time they were properly introduced.
I think those are the only two mistakes I made, but if you notice any more, let me know in a review and I'll explain in another author's note.
