A/N Hey guys hope you liked the last chapter. So here's the next one. Happy reading!
Disclaimer: I will own Divergent when Uriah stops eating Dauntless cake. ;)
Tobias POV
Well. Well. You learn something new every day. I thought that working with her would be plain old awkward but it was quite fun actually. As she goes on explaining things I start to focus more on Tris than the actual work.
As soon as I realize this I mentally slap myself and remind myself to focus on the work. Luckily I manage to learn quickly and she seems pleased about it. Well at least I got a good impression on her.
I think about asking her out but then remember about that guy, Al, and I frankly do not want to be judo-flipped in front of the entire office. I decide to wait and see if she feels the same. I then realize that I am mentally rambling. God the things this girl does to me! Get a grip Tobias you're here to work and if you end up fired you'll have to stay with Marcus.
That thought sobers me up pretty quick and I now focus more on the work which is pretty easy. As we are working though suddenly something comes flying and hits Tris in the back of her head she quickly turns around and scans the room before picking up the paper ball that hit her.
Then I see her smirk and raise a eyebrow at her but she just winks and gets up heading towards the dustbin but then goes towards the water dispenser filling up a glass and slowly moves towards Uriah. I realize her plan and grin then when she's close enough she throws the ball at him and when he turns she throws the water at him. The expression on his face is priceless and to add to the fun Marlene who was sitting beside him is drenched too.
After the initial shock everyone starts laughing but Marlene runs up behind Tris and dumps a glass full of water on her and walks away smirking after whispering something. Tris comes over to her desk and takes out fresh clothes to change into and while going smacks me in the head for laughing.
"Hey!" I shout after her but she ignores me and goes away. Well, I'll get back to her later at that moment I hear somebody behind me when I turn I see that it's Tori her eyes sweeping over the scene.
"Idiots" she mutters to herself but looks on with a fond smile and I can tell that she likes them. Then she notices me and I quickly stand up and introduce myself to her. She is pretty intimidating with her raven black hair, deep black eyes and tattoos that cover her arms but she gives me a pleasant smile and asks, "Have you seen Tris?"
"Yes she has gone to change and will come back soon." I reply
"I swear these kids will never grow up." She says exasperatedly watching Zeke and Uriah.
I chuckle and she tells me that she has some papers that I need to sign and to drop by her office later. I agree and that's when Tris comes over. She quickly greets and hugs Tori and then Tori says, "Tris I need to talk to you about something."
I see her expression change to dread but Tori quickly continues, "No! No its nothing like that it's just something regarding your working hours."
Nothing like that? What exactly does Tori mean by that? Then Tris groans as realization dawns on her face but Tori sternly says, "No excuses Tris. I want to see you in my office right now so finish up whatever you want to do and come soon."
She sighs and nod then Tori's tone softens and she says, "I'm just worried about you Bea."
Bea? Why did Tori call her Bea? I shake my head and decide not to meddle in their stuff. I don't think Tris would appreciate if I interfered so I keep quite as she nods and says that she'll be there in five minutes. Then Tori leaves.
Tris sits down again and closes her eyes she looks pretty deep in thought and worried so I blurt out, "Hey you all right there?"
She opens her eyes and our eyes lock for a moment I can see some worry and confusion in her eyes but she keeps her face neutral as she says, "Yeah just thinking about….some things."
Well I gotta say she puts up the mask well but I can see through it after all I wear the same one every day, don't I?
I simply nod and decide to not interfere again as she gets up and leaves. I start with the mountains of paperwork.
Soon Zeke comes up to me and says, "So how'd it go with Trissy?"
"Well we get along fine so not that bad she seems to have put that thing behind." I reply
"Yeah Trissy-poo isn't the one to hold grudges except if you mess up really bad." He says
"Trissy? Trissy-poo? What kind of nicknames are these and I don't know her well but I know enough that if you call her that you will get judo-flipped or worse." I say laughing
"Don't worry she has given me permission to use it sometimes besides she wouldn't hurt her favourite brother." He says placing a hand over his heart and rather dramatically at that.
I just roll my eyes and am about to make a comment when Zeke's work phone rings. He looks up and says, "Gotta go man. Duty calls." And walks away.
I just stay there finishing my work thankfully with no disturbances this time and soon Tris comes over but she seems to be in a daze and sits down without a word. She looks like she has been crying. She silently takes out her papers but suddenly her phone rings.
When she sees the caller ID she drops it in shock but then picks it up and stares at it disbelievingly. She doesn't pick up just lets it continue to ring then it reaches voicemail and a guy's voice says, "Please pick up the phone Bea. Please. I'm really really sorry about everything I said and did please forgive me. I just want to talk to you Bea please. I was really mad that day and I didn't mean anything I said. I am so sorry Bea please" Then he sighs and says, "I love you Bea please call me later, okay?"
She's just staring at her phone in shock meanwhile I am still feeling like a stone has dropped into my stomach and I start feeling jealous. Who is this guy? Why is he apologizing? Is it Al? Why is she so completely shocked? It is then that I realize she hasn't said anything in the past few minutes and her eyes are glassy and unfocused.
Then tears start streaming down her face I break out of my trance and start to shake her saying, "Tris? Tris? Tris! Are you ok? Answer me Tris!"
After a few moments her gaze focuses on me and I almost sag in relief but I still am worried and concerned and before I can even process or think about what I'm doing I lean over and hug her without saying a word after a seconds surprise she hugs me back. Then she started sobbing into my chest but by the end she was shaking I didn't say anything I just held her while rubbing soothing circles on her back. I glance up and find Christina looking at us worriedly but I give her a reassuring glance. Satisfied she turns back to her work.
After a while Tris calms down and then pulls away wiping her eyes. I don't say anything and she finally breaks the silence by saying," "I'm sorry."
I simply reply, "Don't be. It's ok to show weakness sometimes Tris." My voice gentler than before.
"So do you want to talk about it?" I softly asked not wanting to push her but curious all the same. I'm still jealous but try not to show it.
"Sorry but I can't talk about him." She says
"It's ok I understand completely Tris. I won't push you but it isn't good to keep it all bottled up." I reply as gently as possible. I am a bit disappointed but don't show it after all it is her business
"Yeah but thanks a lot Four. You helped me a lot today. Shall we get back to work?" She says trying to change the topic while looking at everything and everyone but me.
I look at her in disbelief she just had a breakdown which she apologized for and she wants to get back to work immediately but I don't argue knowing that I won't win instead I say, "Yeah fine but only if you're okay now."
"Yeah I'm alright." she says with a small smile. I still throw her a disbelieving look but reluctantly get back to work. I keep looking at her occasionally but don't say anything not wanting to push her.
We continue to work in silence until Tori comes back and asks Tris if she's alright even Tori looks like she's been crying, her eyes are a bit red but she hides it well as Tris is about to answer Tori her phone rings and the name Caleb appears on the screen. I feel jealous again. Who the hell is this guy and what's his deal with her and why does he keep calling her Bea? Most importantly why does he keep troubling her?
I shake myself and look at Tori her eyes are narrowed and she is looking at the phone angrily. As if she wants to smash it to pieces. She snatches it up and answers after about a seconds pause she says, "Don't you even dare to apologize Caleb. I may not know everything you said to her but I know enough to tell that you don't deserve her forgiveness and time. How dare you say that to her Caleb?"
Okay what the hell happened here. Tori is full on ranting I have never seen anyone so mad meanwhile Tris is making silent gestures to Tori who ignores it completely. Tris looks on the verge of tears again.
Then Tori continues, "You love her? Caleb after the things you said do you expect me to just believe you and forgive you and welcome you back. You broke her Caleb. You didn't see her after you left it was me who comforted her and helped her. You don't even deserve a second of her attention."
"If you wanted that you would have stuck by her. Helped her but you turned your back on her and said unforgiveable things not even I am going to forgive you Caleb. Goodbye and do not contact her again."
My blood is now boiling and I am feeling really angry at whoever this guy was how dare he do this to Tris. I may not know the whole story but this is enough to make me angry.
Finally after ranting for almost 2 minutes Tori looks at Tris and I see tears in her eyes and I turn away to give them some space. This is obviously personal and I have no right interfering. As I turn I see Christina looking at them with worry and a bit of anger in her eyes. She must know everything, I think to myself. But she doesn't come here I assume she wants to give them some space.
Then I hear Tori say, "I'm sorry Bea but he deserved it after all he did. I was there I watched you go through it all so don't even try to defend him. He didn't call not even once and he doesn't deserve a second of your attention. Please Bea I don't want you to hurt again. Please." I can hear her voice wobble a bit and know that she is crying too. Then I hear someone else sniffling too and I realize that it must be Tris who's crying now.
Then Tori whispers something to her and walks away but Tris calls her back and says, "Thanks Tori my mother would have been proud to see her best friend helping so much. You really remind me of her and you are my second mom Tori so don't ever apologize for scolding me."
Oh. I guess Tris' parents must have died. So that's why Tori helps her so much. I wonder what it would be like to have a nice family and parents who care about you. It must be hard to lose them. As I'm wondering this she comes and sits down but doesn't say anything.
And my curiosity gets better of me and I ask, "So who's Caleb?" I cringe hoping she doesn't hate me for asking. God I am so stupid. I shouldn't have asked for something like that. Great now she's gonna hate me. But to my surprise she answers.
"He's….my brother. Or rather was my brother and we don't really get along." She says and continues, "I guess you could say we don't have the best relationship in the world."
Oh so he was her brother. All the jealousy I had felt before disappeared completely and I felt relieved. Then I felt guilty for feeling relieved.
"Guessed that much" I reply trying to make her smile since she's looking pretty sad. She's about to reply when Christina comes over and says, "Come on its lunch time" but then she asks her, "Tris what happened?" I take that as my cue to leave and I hear Tris mutter something and then as I'm sitting between Zeke and Will I hear Christina yell, "How dare he call you? After all he has done wasn't that enough? I am going to murder him."
I think Tris told her about Caleb. Everyone at our table looks over there concerned but Christina has apparently calmed down now. So we turn back.
Then Zeke asks me, "So I'm guessing Caleb called." I just nod and then Zeke mutters angrily, "He has no right to call her. That bastard. I wish I could kill him."
Then Uriah says, "Calm down Zeke. Everyone wants to kill him for what he did. But right now try not to talk about it. Tris is upset enough as it is it won't do to make her any more upset." At that everyone nods and Zeke and Uriah begin cracking jokes and the tension reduces considerably.
By this time Tris and Christina have arrived they both look relatively calmer. Tris sits quietly poking at her food. So Uriah says, "Tris stop moping" and throws a piece of muffin at her at first she just glares but then she smirks and gets up and stands behind Uriah.
Everyone looks at her and Uriah is about to turn too but she quickly pushes his head on the plate which contains his cake and as his face crashes against the plate bits of cake fly outwards.
For a moment everyone stares dumbfounded but then we burst out laughing at the same time. Even Uriah grins and gets his face off the cake and licks it and Marlene leans in and kisses the cake off him at which Tris makes a gagging motion and pulls them both off yelling, "Ew! Get a room you two."
Everyone is still chucking and Tris seems happier than before. I find myself staring at her but look away quickly. I find myself enjoying being with all of them. Before I had only Zeke and Shauna as my friends and now looking around this group I find myself thinking that I could get used to this. And I feel lighter thinking about it.
That night I go to sleep with a smile on my face. I didn't get a chance to talk to her again as Christina dragged her away muttering something about a "girls night". She mouthed "Help me" and sent a pleading glance my way but Christina dragged her away anyways.
For the first time in a long time I felt that everything would be all right. I had also started looking for houses and found an apartment far enough from here but closer to the office.
I liked it and plus it fit my budget. So I was quite content today.
A/N Hey guys sorry for the long wait. I was a bit busy. So I made this chapter long. Also I updated chapter 7 it isn't anything major just a few minor things. I promise to update soon as possible. Anyways if you guys have any ideas or suggestions please write it in reviews or PM me. And also if you want to talk about anything you can PM me without hesitation. Bye guys! See you later! ;)
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