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A/N: I really hope you guys enjoy this chapter, it starts off as Tris POV but will change to Tobias POV in the middle.
Tris POV
Chapter 25
I blink, adjusting to the bright room. Jeanine is fuming as she yells something inaudible. My eyebrows furrow as I remember what happened just a few seconds ago. She had me in one of her simulations.
"Beatrice, how did you do that," Marcus hisses, "You should have been in there for several minutes if not hours." I tilt my head slightly, I thought I was in there for at least half an hour, it must be one of the signs of being divergent.
"How did you lower your heart rate? Were you aware you were in the simulation?" Jeanine Inquires. So it was lowering my heart rate that took me out of the simulation. I decide the best thing to do right now is to act clueless and somewhat vulnerable.
I Pinch my arm hard enough to get some form of moisture in my eyes as I reply, "What are you doing to me, what do you mean?" I cry.
This seems to convince Jeanine for now, but she doesn't seem happy about it, "Watch her more carefully this time," She says to Eric," Give her the serum again, let's see how she reacts to another fear."
Eric walks towards me with another syringe. Without thinking my body moves slightly, I feel my skin crawling, but wit the restraints on my arms and legs, I can't move. Eric gives me a wicked smile as he inches closer to me.
Jeanine's phone rings, pausing all movement, she gestures for Eric to wait as she answers the phone, "Hello, Amanda," She greets, there's a pause as Jeanine listens to what Amanda, the receptionist has to say and then checks her watch, "Yes, our meeting ran overtime, tell them she'll be there in a few minutes," She informs in a fake, sweet tone.
She put down the phone and then looks at Marcus and Eric, "We're done for today, your boyfriend and colleagues are here," She tells me, "Looks like we'll have to continue these experiments at our other, let's say meetings."
Marcus takes the syringe from Eric and jabs it in my neck. Everything goes black again.
Tobias POV
"It's five-thirty and she's not back we need to get her," I tell the others, with hints of worry in my voice, but you can't even blame me, after what we saw on the security cameras, I'm sure everyone worried.
"Alright, but only a few of us should go, otherwise we could raise suspicion," Zeke mentions. We nod and five minutes, me, Christina and Uriah are making our way to Erudite to go get Tris. We decided we'd met up at Christina and Wills apartment, so while we go to get Tris, the others will pick up some pizzas and go there.
I take my car, Christina sits in the passenger seat while Uriah sits at the back. Anxiety radiates off all of us as we're all silent on the way there. I park in front of the building and we all exit the vehicle.
"Hi, my names Four and this is Christina and Uriah, my girlfriend Tris the CEO of Dauntless came here to meet with Jeanine, I think their meeting running overtime, could you please see what's happening," I say to the receptionist.
"Of course," She replies as she picks up a phone and dials a number, "Hello, Jeanine, it's Amanda from the reception," She speaks into the phone, she listens to the reply and then responds, "I'm here with Four and two of Miss Priors colleagues, they think the meeting is running overtime, they want to know when to expect Miss Prior."
She pauses, "Alright, thank you, Jeanine," She put the phone down and turns to face us," Jeanine said that Miss Prior will be here ina few minutes, feel free to take a seat," She says, gesturing to the blue sofa in the corner.
Uriah, Christina and us all nod as we take a seat, my leg bounces nervously, but all my anxiety is drained when I see her face.
Tris exits the lift and seems to be talking to Jeanine, she seems unharmed, but I'd rather not assume things right now, she has a smile on her face but it doesn't seem genuine. We make eye contact and her eyes sparkle.
I stand up and she picks up her pace, as she bids farewell to Jeanine. The last few steps she takes are rushed as she wraps her arms around my torso and her body sags against mine, I can instantly tell something bad has happened.
I support her weight, as soon as Jeanine leaves the room, I lift her gently, her legs wrap around my torso and her arms go around my neck. I mentally thank her for wearing jeans instead of a skirt, it would be harder to carry her if she was.
Christina and Uriah get up and we all make our way to the car, Christina takes my keys and Uriah sits in the passenger seat. Tris and I take refuge in the back seats. She seems quiet, maybe too quiet, I glance at her face and her eyes are closed.
"She looks like she passed out," Uriah comments as he looks at Tris. I nod in agreement as I take her face in my hand.
I glance over her soft skin, making sure I don't see any injuries. Unfortunately, when my eyes make their way down I catch a glips of a small bead of blood on her neck. It's still wet and instantly I know she's been injected with something.
"Guys," I murmur, Uriah, turns back and looks wile Christina keeps her eyes on the road, "She's been injected by something, she has a needle mark here, it looks like it could have been done a few minutes ago." I describe.
Uriah hands me my phone and I immediately take a picture, knowing this is proof. I look at the sleeve of her blouse and take the tiny recording chip. It looks undamaged and is still working, whatever Jeanine did to her was recorded, at least the audio was.
Part of me is upset that we sent Tris, shes hurt now, but I know she's stubborn and wouldn't let anyone else do this, she knew it was dangerous, but she's a brave and smart woman and a damn selfless one too
We reach Christina and Will's apartment, I carry Tris in my arms as we make our way into the building, we make our way to the second floor and to the apartment. As soon as we're inside, I place Tris' unconscious body onto the sofa.
"What happened to her?" Shauna queries, she kneels on the floor and stores Tris' hair gently, moving out of her face.
"I'd say she was drugged, but we don't know for sure," Uriah explains. Shauna nods and a small sigh of relief makes its way out of my mouth, she's safe, no one will hurt my girl anymore, I won't let them.
I look around Christina and Will's apartment. It's located in the city and has large windows in the living room, providing the room with natural light even at this hour. The apartment is what I would expect from someone like Christina and Will.
It's modern but has a touch of comfort. The floor is cream coloured carpet, the sofa is like the one at Tris' house, a large L shaped one, and the large TV is plastered on the wall. I've only caught a glance of the kitchen, but from what I saw, it had marble counters and mahogany wood flooring.
I take a seat next to Tris and position her so that her head is resting on my lap, she stirs slightly as one eye opens, she lets out some sort of groan as she places a hand on her head.
"Hey, Tris," I coo softly, not wanting to worsen the condition on what looks like a bad headache. Her eyes meet mine as she slowly gets up.
"Tobias, she whispers, so no one else hears her say my name, I smile at her and gently brush a strand of hair out of her face, and tuck it behind her ear, "My head hurts," She whimpers.
My heart breaks as sadness floods in, the sound of her voice makes me regret not stopping her from going, she's strong, but no one should have to endure what she did, I may not know what it is exactly, but I can already tell it's bad.
"I know it does, sweetheart," I tell her, by now, the others have realised she's awake, they're all watching her but standing far enough to give her some space so she doesn't feel too overwhelmed.
Christina hands Tris a glass of water and a paracetamol pill. Tris takes them from her and thanks her, before swallowing it. She gives me a small smile and a nod as if she was silently telling me she was fine.
Voices begin to fil the room as everyone begins talking again, Marlene brings the half a dozen boxes of pizza that they ordered and we all sit down for dinner.
A few slices later, everyone's eaten. Tris has also joined in with our conversation, no one has addressed the topic we're all itching to find out about yet, although, I can tell by Tris' expression, she'll start talking soon.
She takes a small breath, "I remember everything that happened."
A/N I hope you guys liked that chapter. My updates will be a bit slower, but only by one or two days because I start online school again tomorrow.
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