Tris POV
We've all arrived at where I guess is Tobias's apartment after a long drive. I believe that it's Tobias's apartment because I see Evelyn standing in the doorway. I get slightly tense at seeing her. Does she still hate me? What does she think about my return?
Just Tobias and I leave Zeke's car because we all agreed to take some rest before we explain how we are alive, better say try. I will stay with Tobias and Evelyn; Uriah, Marlene, and Lynn will stay with Zeke and Shauna, and Will and Al will stay with Christina.
I then notice a car driving off, it seems like it's in a rush, which made slightly confused. Tobias then explained to me it was Caleb's car but that made me even more confused and sad. Why would my brother leave in such a rush? Doesn't he want to see me?
Those thoughts make me feel bad knowing that maybe he didn't want to see me. Perhaps my sacrifice didn't make him change his ways. Tobias asks me if I'm okay which I reply saying yes not wanting him to get involved in my inner thoughts. I trust and love him but this is something personal.
We quickly wave goodbye to our friends and Zeke drives off. Tobias takes me to his house and Evelyn happily greets me, which surprised me. Both Tobias and Evelyn laugh seeing my surprised face and then I laughed alongside them after Tobias explained that Evelyn was glad to see her.
Evelyn takes us inside and then tells us that she's heading to bed since it's getting late. We say our goodnights to her and she heads to her room. Tobias then takes me to his room and offers me to get in the shower. I look at myself and realize that I'm covered in sweat. After a day like this, I shouldn't be a surprise. I take on his offer and hop in the shower.
I take off my clothes, turn on the shower and get in the shower. I let the lukewarm water fall on my body. Boy does this feel good! As I shower, I take the time to think of what has happened and what might happen. Everything has changed since I died and I know it's not going to easy to be adjusted.
I broke Tobias's heart by making that decision but it had to be done. I know that he loves but I doubt that he'll ever forgive me for that decision. Guess we'll have to take things slow.
Tobias POV
Tris has just entered into the shower and I take the time to process what has happened today. After four years, Tris reappears alongside Uriah, Marlene, Will, Al, and Lynn after they have all been pronounced dead. That is certainly something you don't get experience every day.
I sit on my bed and rub my hands on my face trying to calm myself. I'm not shocked anymore about the news but I am worried. I'm worried that maybe… Maybe our relationship isn't where we left it. I know that Tris did what she did to save us but it doesn't take away the fact that she chose that over me. I love her dearly and I wish we can just go back to where we were but I can never forget that.
I hear the shower stop and realize that Tris doesn't have any new clothes to change into. I jump straight up and head to my closet hoping I can find something she can wear. I grab a pair of pants that I was going to throw away because they were too small for me and one of my hoodies. I turn to the bathroom only to her Tris's voice. "I don't have any spare clothes."
"Don't worry, I have some." I say.
"Okay." Tris says. I walk over to the bathroom door and knock. Tris opens the door while trying to cover her body with a towel. I hand her the clothes at the same time I explain to her that I have no underwear for her.
Tris says is fine and closes the door. I start walking around the room not knowing what to do. I keep doing this until Tris finally comes out of the shower. The pants are slightly long but not too much and the hoodie is huge on her but does look nice on her.
I see her just standing there seeming like she doesn't know what to do. I walk over to her and place my hands on her shoulders after she turned off the bathroom lights.
"You have no idea how much we all missed you." I say. "Especially me." I whisper to myself.
I then notice a few tears falling from her as which gets me worried. "I'm so sorry I made you all suffer but I couldn't live if Caleb died, that's why I took his place. He may have betrayed me but he is still my brother." Tris explains in tears.
I know why she did it, she didn't need to explain that, but what I don't understand is why she chose him over me. Tris is still crying falling into guilt and I don't want that, for better or for worse, I love her with all my heart. I bring her closer to me and kiss her.
At first, it felt like kissing a statue but Tris eventually returned the kiss. I lick her bottom lip for permission and soon it began to be a battle of domination. It feels so good to kiss her again; her soft lips always make me want more. Tris then pulls away for air that I take without even realizing I need it.
"I think it's time for us to go to bed. We will talk more tomorrow." Tris says.
I nod in agreement and we both get into bed. Tris tried to fight me not wanting to sleep with me after what had happened but I insist and she eventually gave in. Tris falls asleep instantly and snuggles into me, which I let her. Before I fall asleep myself, I whisper in her ear, "Good night, Tris. I love you."
Tris POV
It's now morning and Tobias and I have just woken up. Evelyn is also awake and we are now having breakfast in the kitchen. Earlier this morning, Zeke called Tobias warning him that they'll be coming to pick us up to go to the Navy Pier.
We are in silence, calmly having our breakfast. Evelyn let me borrow some of her underwear until I bought some. I'm really am surprised at how much Evelyn has changed but I don't question it. Then Tobias turns to Evelyn after finishing his fried egg. "Are you coming with us or not?" Tobias asks. Evelyn shakes her head before saying, "Sadly no, I've got an important reunion with Johanna and Jack."
"It's okay, do you want us to take you?" Tobias offers.
"There's no need, Johanna is picking me up." Evelyn says.
Tobias nods in understanding and takes all of our plates since we've all finished. He places them in the sink and begins to clean them but we hear a car horn.
"That's our cue." I say.
Tobias stops cleaning and turns to Evelyn who has already gotten up to take up the task. "We will see you later, Mother." Tobias says.
"You two be careful. I'll see you both tonight." Evelyn says and hugs Tobias.
Tobias hugs her back while I get up and grab Tobias's jacket. I turn to them and slightly smile glad they managed to fix their relationship though I do admit that I feel a little bit jealous but you can never replace a mother's love.
I hear another horn followed by Zeke shouting at us to get a move on. Tobias pulls away and says goodbye to Evelyn before walking towards me. "Shall we?" Tobias asks.
He grabs hold of my hand and squeezes it. This makes me feel better after what happened last night. "Yes" I reply and we go to Zeke's car. We get to the Navy Pier quite quickly and we all head near the Ferris Wheel. So many memories have happened in this spot. Uriah spots some benches and we all sit down.
After we all sat down, Shauna looks at Uriah and me. "You two start." She demands but not harshly.
"I don't remember a thing about how I'm alive so Uriah is going to have to explain everything." I say after I saw that the others have no idea either. We all turn to Uriah.
Uriah nods in understanding at my statement and he looks at everyone ready to explain what is going on.
"I don't know how we all came back to life but I do know why. There's a company called 'Genetic Information and Research' that investigates Divergents. They knew that Tris was a unique Divergent but they also knew that she died because of a gunshot so they created a serum that could bring people back to life. When they realized that there were many ways to trigger Tris's divergence, they brought me, Will and Al back to life because they knew that we were all friends and that if they brought Four or Christina, they would be in jail. You all may be wondering why Marlene and Lynn were also brought back and that's because Tris asked them to do so. After that, they had been experimenting on her until, one day, they thought to set her free but they were going to keep an eye on her. I managed to figure out her location but I didn't know that she was staying with Caleb. I started to mess with their security systems and the lab was shut down. We all took the opportunity to escape. I went to find Tris while the others went elsewhere. You all know the rest." Uriah explained.
I'm in shock; I was with Caleb? Why can't I remember? I place my hands on my face trying to comprehend what is going on. I then hear Christina ask, "How come you know what happened and not the others?"
"I wish I had an answer to that question, Christina." Uriah replies.
I know Uriah doesn't mean to be unhelpful but he's the only one that remembers anything about our time in the lab and his reply is not giving us any hopes. Then I feel Tobias's arm wrap around me, he then whispers in my ear, "I'm so sorry that happened to you. If I ever go to that place, I will kill everyone that was involved in your experiments."
I turn to him and whisper, "It's okay, Tobias, at least I don't remember any of it. But now we need answers."
