Tris POV
I wake up in bed. I don't remember going to bed or even going to sleep but I do remember what Eric told me. I don't know whether I should believe him or not. He looks a lot like me and he knows about what my mother said but could he be lying? I know Tobias wouldn't lie to me and he would protect me from anything so he must believe it but I still don't know. How can I find out? I could find a way to look at the birth certificates and ask my mum on visiting day, today. I am still confused so I go over to the bathroom to start getting ready in hopes it will help clear my mind.
When I get out of the shower, I see Tobias getting changed. I walk up to him as quietly as I can and I am just about to touch his back when he stops me.
"Tris." He sighed. "You are never going to be able to do that so give it up already." We both laugh. "Whenever you are near me, I feel something weird and warm in my whole body and the closer you gets, the warmer and happier I feel." He finally turns around and scoops me up in a hug. I push him away and turn him back around.
"You are just wearing pyjama bottoms. Get changed." I say as I walk out into the kitchen. I get us both a quick breakfast and look on my phone as I eat. I scroll through my messages and see a few from our friends wanting to know what's up.
Christina- Are you okay? What's happening?
Zeke- I didn't tell them because I thought you might want to tell them. The only reason I know is because of Four obsessing over you and I worked it out.
Uriah- Hey Tris, please let us know if you are okay. I refuse to eat cake unless I know you are okay.
Uriah- Please come to the cafeteria because I want cake.
Shauna- Tris? You okay?
Marlene- What did Eric come for?
Christina- You are staying in Dauntless right?
I decide to send them all a reply so I make a group chat and ask them to come over as soon as they can. Five minutes later, there is a knock at the door and I go to answer it as Tobias eats his breakfast. Everyone rushes in and sits down, looking at me expectantly except for Zeke who went to talk to Tobias in the kitchen.
"What's going on Tris?" Uriah and Christina said at the same time.
"Well I found out that Eric is apparently my brother but I don't know whether or not it is true and I don't know how to find out. Four knows and I know he won't lie to me and he would always protect me so I know that he wouldn't believe it if he didn't have evidence but I still don't know what to do and I was going to ask my parents today when they visit but I don't think they will." Before anyone can answer, there is a knock at the door and Tobias goes to answer it. All of a sudden, I feel a hand on my shoulder so I turn around and see the last person I would have expected. My mum is here. In dauntless. I jump up and wrap my arms around her tightly.
"How did you come here? To dauntless and how were you allowed to come to my apartment?" I ask. She laughs and we go to sit down.
"Eric. He told me that he told you all about it and I knew you would be confused and sceptical so I asked him if I could visit early. To answer your questions, he is your brother, everything he said is true. He was training Tobias so that he could help you train and you could get into dauntless because I heard you say once you were going to transfer. Tobias has known since you two first met. When he found out, he did a lot of digging to see if it was the truth. He went through all the files he could without getting caught and he did everything in his power to protect you. He risked a lot for you and Eric and Tobias have made plans to protect you and also, Eric has all of your friends protected too but Caleb can never find out. Ever. If he finds out, we are all in danger." I just nod and she wraps me in a hug. Tobias comes up and hugs me and my mum.
"Hey Natalie. It's nice to see you after so long. How is Andrew?" Tobias asks. I can't help but wonder when they got so close.
"It's nice to see you too Tobias. Andrew and I are just fine and your father has been removed from head of the council and he is going on trial for what happened in the past. Andrew told the rest of the council and Candor what happened and they have enough evidence because we got some when we went to visit for dinner." I smile and so does Tobias.
"So would you like to see Eric together?" Tobias asks. My mum and I look at each other and both nod. Tobias gets out his phone and texts Eric. "Okay he is coming now and everyone else will go wherever. I transferred you all 50 points to do whatever with because you all are amazing so go and spend it before I take it back." He said and we all laugh and they all run out of the apartment just as Eric walks in. Mum runs up to him and hugs him. They both gesture me over so I go and join in with the hug.
"So do you want me to stay or go?" Tobias asks.
"Stay" we all say in unison. We all laugh and go to sit down on the sofa.
"Okay so Tris, do you now believe that I am your brother?" I nod. "And am I allowed to treat you as if I haven't missed a day of your life?" I laugh and nod. "So I am allowed to fight you?" I laugh and nod again. "Good and can I also talk to you about anything and be the overprotective big brother that you hate being there when you are in a relationship or with your friends?"
"Yes you are and I am married so good luck fighting me about who I date." I say and we all laugh.
"Right, got it. So I am going to say something and you will listen to me." I nod. "I think you are too young to be married and I cannot believe you are pregnant. That is so irresponsible. For anyone but you. And if he does anything to hurt you, he will never see the world again." We all laugh and he keeps a straight face.
"Okay so I don't care what you think. I think we can have a bit of fun with this though." I say with an evil smirk. He laughs and nods for me to continue. "Well my friends know but I doubt the rest of dauntless do so you can treat me harshly and I will not be fazed and just fight back so when people think they can argue with you, you can do whatever and they will get confused." He smiles evilly and nods.
"Tobias would you like to be a proper brother or brother in law?" Eric asks and Tobias looks confused. "Would you like me to treat you like a brother in law and be like I am with everyone else or would you like me to treat you like I would treat a biological brother and fight you all the time and bully you?" we all laugh at his comment.
"Biological brother please because I have always wanted an older brother. But you can't make fun of any of my relationships because I am married." I laugh and then Eric frowns.
"Right, but I just realised that my little sister is married to my little brother and she is pregnant with his child so don't accidently tell anyone you are like a proper brother to me. But the first part of being an older brother starts now. I know you stole my game!" Eric shouts. We laugh and Tobias joins in.
"No I didn't!"
"Yes you did! You and Zeke were playing it and I know you don't have it! You can't be bothered to go to the shop so you just steal mine instead!"
"Not true! I don't know what game you are talking about!"
"No Light! I saw you playing it the day before the initiates arrived and mine mysteriously went missing the day before! The day you came to mine for dinner and you went in my games drawer!"
"Oh yeah I did do that." He said and we all burst out in uncontrollable laughter. "But in my defence, I don't have any good games but you do."
"Fine but next time, tell me."
(An hour later)
Tobias POV
Tris and I walk hand in hand toward the pit for visiting day. Tris' mum has to leave early so she didn't want to be alone so she is coming with me. When we get there, she is called over by Christina so I go and meet some of the families. I walk over to Will first and see him talking to someone who looks like his sister.
"Hey Will." I say and they both smile at me.
"Hey four, this is my sister, Cara. Cara, this is four, dauntless prodigy, scariest person here, my friend and your boyfriend's sister's husband." Will says and laughs.
"Wait so you are dating Caleb?" I ask and she nods. "Well yes, I am married to Tris." I say and she smiles even more.
"You know Caleb has been freaking out since the choosing ceremony right? I mean he was talking to himself for hours and when he finally spoke to me, he just kept saying 'Beatrice Eaton. Eaton? Who is Eaton? Why is she Eaton? Beatrice. My sister. An Eaton? Prior. Beatrice Prior. Beatrice Eaton.' He couldn't even form a sentence so he eventually looked at all the records and found out that you two are married and now he is looking for you. He wants to interrogate you to make sure you are good enough for his sister." She says and we all burst out in uncontrollable laughter which makes some people stare at us. When we calm down, Tris walks over to us.
"Hey what are you talking about?" she said, eyeing me suspiciously.
"When Caleb came to Erudite." Cara states and Tris' eyes widen. "You really messed him up, he couldn't form a single sentence. He kept muttering 'Beatrice Eaton. Eaton? Who is Eaton? Why is she Eaton? Beatrice. My sister. An Eaton? Prior. Beatrice Prior. Beatrice Eaton.' And eventually figured out you are married to four and wants to make sure he is good enough for his sister." Cara says again and we all laugh again.
After an hour of talking with the initiates and their families, Tris and I walk back to the cafeteria where the rest of our friends are. Uriah has his head on the table and he shakes is head at something Zeke said. As we walk over, Zeke jumps up and runs to us, stopping us.
"He still hasn't eat any cake and he refuses to eat it until he knows Tris is okay. Surprise him and get him a slice or two and he will love you forever." Zeke said and I kiss Tris before walking off to get cake. I get a tray and fill it with four slices of cake. I walk back over to the table where Uriah still has his head down. I sit down next to Zeke and opposite Tris.
"Uriah?" I ask. He shakes his head. "Uriah?" I try again.
"Four shut up!" he says and we all laugh. "All of you shut up!" and we laugh even more.
"Fine! Tris, your cake. I guess Zeke and Christina, you can have Uriah's share." I say and he immediately lifts his head. He stares at the tray of cake.
"You bought me cake?" he says and I laugh.
"I did but now you don't get any." I say and he reaches over the table and grabs my collar. "You can have it if you do one thing." I say with smirk.
"Anything." He states with a grin.
"Stand on the table and say 'Four is the best dauntless ever and I am so jealous of him. I dream of being him. I love four!' at the top of your lungs." Everyone at the table bursts out laughing and Uriah turns red but gets up anyway. Everyone turns to stare at him.
"Can I please have everyone's attention?" he shouts. "I just wanted to say that Four is the best dauntless member! I am so jealous of him and I wish I was him! I love four!" he shouts and everyone bursts out in laughter. He sits down and laughs with us. "So I did it four. Where is my cake?" I slide over two plates of cake.
"I was going to give it to you anyway Uriah but thank you. So anyone got any news?" I say and Christina and Will look at each other and nod.
"Well I was going to wait to tell you but we might as well tell you now because there is no other time to. Well I am pregnant. 3 weeks but I am scared." Christina said and looked down. Will wraps his arm around her and Tris hugs her.
"Don't worry Chrissy. Being 4 months pregnant, I know some stuff. I know most stuff from my mum and doctors but I know almost everything there is but obviously there are things that are different for everyone. Four sometimes got some pep talks so he can help Will but we will get through this. Just consider yourself lucky, you haven't had to hide it from your husband and you don't have to go through it first. I get to go through the pain and suffering before you so you can be prepared but I still wouldn't change it for the world." Tris says and I see tears in Christina's eyes.
"Is there anything I should know?" Will asks and I laugh.
"Mood swings, it will happen and you do everything you can to help her no matter what. Cravings. Get her whatever she wants. Oh and don't be afraid to tell her off if you need to. If she is being unreasonable, tell her but you have to be careful and if she gets mad at you, don't fight back." I say and they all stare at me. "What? Tris' mum has come to see me once and she gave me strict instructions on what to do." I say and they all nod.
"So Tris, what is the best and worst thing about being pregnant?" Will asks.
"Well the best thing is knowing that at the end, you will have your own beautiful baby and in the meantime, you have your own personal servant and everyone has to be nice to you. The worst thing is the morning sickness however I didn't experience it for long and also, being tired, mood swings, I can get what I want but at the same time, it is putting a lot of pressure on our relationship and cravings are terrible because I always want something." She says and soon, we are all talking about pregnancy and the symptoms. I tune out for most of it as I eat my food. I am not listening until I hear Tris talking to me.
"Four?" she asks, looking at me with a glare that shows I am in trouble.
"Yeah? Sorry I was just thinking. What was it sweetie?" I ask, trying to get on her good side.
"I was saying, what is the scariest part of pregnancy? Not the labour." I hadn't even though of it.
"Well probably the thought of becoming a dad. Tris you know why but if that also doesn't count, it is just you in general. I am scared of you being in pain, being uncomfortable, being upset and everything in between. I just want you to be happy and just knowing that you may not be makes me scared and upset." I say. Everyone looks at me, shocked and I realise what I just said. I have never showed that much emotion to them.
"Wow four. That was deep." Uriah said and everyone agrees. Tris comes to sit on my knee and she curls up to my chest. I look down at her and she has her eyes closed whilst playing with my wedding ring. I look back up to see the others smiling at her as they continue with their meal.
When we are done, Tris is still in the same position so I look down at her to find that she is asleep. She is supposed to be doing her training but I can tell she needs the sleep so I just carry her to the apartment. When I get inside, I lay her down on the bed and tuck her in. I sit and watch TV for a while before going to bed. It doesn't take long to fall asleep with Tris in my arms.