Author's Note: Honestly didn't think I'd get to update today but wahey, here you are! This week my updates may be less frequent because I have to learn a 300+ word French thing. I am awful at French so I need to dedicate all my time to that, ah! Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: It's not mine blah blah you know the drill by now.
Tris POV.
The next day at school Tobias approaches me the moment I step out of Caleb's car. He wraps his hand into mine as he begins to pull me away, causing Caleb to shift uncomfortably. I shoot him a 'get over it' look and gladly follow Tobias. We walk into school hand in hand. I catch Lauren shooting dirty looks in my direction, so I smile and wave sarcastically at her, grinning inwardly at her now crooked nose after I beat her up the other day.
We finally enter the corridor my locker is situated in and I ask the question that has been intruding my mind since he left last night. "Did he hurt you?" I ask him quietly, hoping no one would overhear me. Tobias just rubs the back of his neck awkwardly and his head bows slightly in a discrete nod. I bite my lip slightly and put a hand on his arm.
"Tobi-" I begin, but a group of cackling girls wander round the corner at that moment. "-Four," I continue, lowering my voice. "You need to tell someone about this, it isn't right." I tell him. Tobias releases an exasperated sigh. "Tris it's not that easy, honestly it was hard enough admitting it to you, never mind to a complete stranger." He protests, rubbing his face in frustration.
I know arguing isn't going to get us anywhere so I reluctantly drop the topic, knowing it is just going to upset him further if we continue talking about it. I quickly grab my needed books out my locker and we head to class together, his arm slung loosely over my shoulders. We sit side by side at the back of class, our biology teacher impatiently taps our foot at us as we sit down, due to our tardiness.
For the next half an hour or so we listen to the teacher drone on about enzymes and other pointless things I am never going to need to know in my life. Half way through class, the principal's voice sounds through the intercom.
"Tobias Eaton, please report to my office immediately. Thank you."
My eyes meet Tobias'. He's realised the same thing I have; people are now going to find out his real name. Tobias bites his lip slightly and slowly stands up, his chair scraping backwards loudly, causing everyone to look in his direction. He gethers up his things as the class erupts in whispers.
"Tobias? I thought his name was Four?"
"Eaton? As in Eaton Inc. He's Marcus' son?"
"Why would he make up a fake name when he knew we'd obviously all find out?"
"I heard that he hates his dad, that's why he made up the name."
I attempt to give him an encouraging smile as he angrily grinds his teeth together, clearly trying to stay calm. He squeezes my shoulder slightly just before he walks away from our desk and out the classroom. He slams the door loudly as he leaves. As soon as he's gone, people turn around and start staring at me. I glare at them.
Finally, the teacher calls the class to attention and attempts to continue her lesson, despite the incessant gossiping going on around the classroom. I pull out my phone in attempt to distract myself from the funny looks I'm being given when I see I have a message from Tobias.
'My dad was in an accident, hit by a car. Nothing major, unfortunately. Has a broken arm, that's all. I had to go home to take care of him. Meet me during lunch time outside the school gates?'
I raise my eyebrows slightly at the text. Karma is a bitch, hey Marcus?
'I would say I hope he will be better soon, but I really don't. But sure, I'll see you then.'
I reply, before tucking my phone back into my pocket. The bell rings, signalling the end of class. As soon as I exit the classroom; Christina, Uriah, Will and Marlene come up to me and bombard me with questions. Wow, information travels fast at this school.
"So I heard Four's name is really Tobias?"
"Do you know about this Tris?"
"I heard he's in some sort of gang that forced him to change his name!"
I slapped Uriah round the head at his stupid remark. "Of course he isn't in a gang you twat-" I roll my eyes. "-But yes, I did know. Now, I'd appreciate it if you all carried on calling him Four ok" I say, a warning tone to my voice. They all nod in sync, Uriah rubbing his head slightly. I sigh and nod, satisfied that I'd shut them up.
The next couple of lessons drag so badly. I almost fall asleep several times during Maths. The moment the bell sounds for lunch, I dart out of my seat and I'm straight out of the door, ignoring Christina and Will's shouts for me to tell them where I'm going, and I head to the front gates.
I make sure no teachers see me as I head towards the front gate, hiding behind cars whenever one walks past, knowing they'll accuse me of sneaking out and end up giving me a detention. When I finally escape, I see Tobias leaning against the school gate, his headphones in. I shout his name a few times, my volume increasing until he finally hears me. He cocks his head in my direction and I walk up to him. He has a fat split lip and a black eye.
Great.
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