I don't know when this chapter will be finished but I'm gonna get it started.

Tris POV

*a few days later*

Four finally texted me with the details of our date tomorrow. He wouldn't tell me much because he wants it to be a surprise. He's got it all planned out already. I'm truly amazed that he's doing this for me. Peter never surprised me with anything. I wasn't even worthy enough to get flowers from him. He would say that they were a waste of money. If flowers were so hard then jewelry was definitely out of the question. Peter was not in the least bit romantic or spontaneous. I reread my text from Four.

Four: I made dinner reservations for 5:30pm. I have something else planned afterwards that is best done before dark. You don't have to dress too fancy, but do dress comfortable. Wear comfortable shoes at least. No heels. I'll pick you up at 5pm sharp. See you soon!

Christina isn't too happy when I tell her that I'm not dressing up too extravagantly, but we make do with a knee length dress, legging, and black flats. I do my own makeup and Christina fixes my hair.

"You look hot, Tris! I can't wait to meet your new fella." She winks at me and I roll my eyes.

I don't know where this first date will lead but I haven't felt this excited about a guy in a long time. I'm not interested in a summer fling. I know I'm ready for a long term commitment. My dream is to love someone as much as my parents loved each other. I know that wherever they are, my parents would want the same for me.

At precisely 4:55 there's a knock at the door. Christina squeals in excitement as I go get the door. I am met with Four dressed in blue jeans, a black collared T shirt, and a light gray jacket. Get the reference of the colors? ;) He has a small bouquet of flowers in one hand. I smile.

"Hey" I greet him somewhat shyly.

"Hi." He smiles at me.

"Come in."

I lead him inside and take the flowers from him.

"Thank you for these."

"You're welcome. I figured flowers were a requirement for a first date."

"You didn't have to, but I appreciate it."

"I'll take those, Tris." Christina says from behind me. I almost forgot she was here. I hand her the bouquet.

"Four, this is my friend and roommate, Christina."

"Nice to meet you." He says to Christina and extends his hand.

"You too."

"Are you ready to go?" Four asks me.

"Yeah. Let me just get my purse." I grab my purse and my jacket off the couch and sling my purse over my shoulder.

"I'll see you later. Don't wait up." I say to Christina.

"Have fun, you two."

Four opens the door.

"After you." He says.

We walk down to the parking lot. He leads me towards his car and opens the passenger door for me. I get in and suddenly feel my phone buzzing in my pocket. I take it out as Four starts the car. A text message from Christina flashes up on the screen.

Christina: He is soooo hot! Have fun and remember to use protection!

I roll my eyes and stuff my phone back in my pocket.

"Is everything all right?" Four asks me.

"Yeah. Just Christina. She's a bit eccentric."

He chuckles. "I have a friend like that too so I understand. He's been ragging on me to ask a girl out for a while now. I've always thought about it but I needed to get my head back on straight after I came home."

"Understandable. It's been a few years since I broke up with my ex and dating wasn't really my priority after that. So where you are taking me?"

He smiles. "Well since I figured Italian was out of the question, I hope you don't mind steak."

"Of course not. I love steak and chicken and all that."

"Good."

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We arrive at the steakhouse and Four opens the car door for me. We walk side by side to the front door of the restaurant, our hands almost touching. I have butterflies in my stomach already and our date has barely started.

We are seated and the waiter comes by to get our drink order. We spend a few more minutes looking over the menu before he comes back. After we place our order we sit in silence for a few seconds.

"So is 20 questions too cliché for a first date?" Four asks me.

I laugh. "I don't think so. We don't necessarily have to do the full 20, but whatever you want is fine with me."

"All right. Ummm...what's your favorite color?"

I laugh again. "Probably green. And yours?"

"Blue or black."

"How old are you?"

"25. You?"

"27. What do you like to do for fun?"

"Well I'm a homebody so I enjoy reading, spending time with Christina and my other friends, curling up on the couch to watch a good movie. Things like that. And you?"

"Pretty much the same as you. I like some outdoorsy stuff too like hiking. I've been taking walks around the city ever since I got home just to clear my head."

"Was it scary out there?"

"At times, yes. There were times when I didn't think I'd make it home. But sometimes I felt like I didn't have anything to come home to and I was afraid of being alone. It was nice to be around my fellow soldiers for a while. It was a different world out there and I got used to it and in a weird way it was my way of escaping my life here that was falling apart."

"I understand. Sometimes I feel like running away and leaving this city, but then I'd feel like I am leaving my parents memory behind and I can't do that."

"Wherever you are you wouldn't forget your parents but I understand that this city has good memories of them for you. And if you had left, we wouldn't have met."

I blush. "That's true. I'm really glad we did."

"Me too."

Our food arrives then and we start eating. The food is actually really good.

"So, can I ask you a personal question?" Four asks.

I nod. "Sure."

"What happened in your last relationship. You seemed uncomfortable when you mentioned your ex earlier."

I sigh. "Our relationship started out fine but as time went by things changed. Or rather, he changed."

"How so?"

"He always seemed bored when we spent time together, but wouldn't want to talk about it and didn't make any moves to end our relationship. Whenever I'd bring it up he'd play it off and say he did want to be with me."

"So what happened? How did you finally break up?"

"In a weird way it was mutual after I told him that I wouldn't get upset if he just broke up with me. So I kinda forced him to do it."

"Wow. That's crazy."

"Yeah. He was probably more upset than I was so it's like I dumped him."

"Better to know when to end it though, before it's too late."

"Yeah. That's exactly what I thought at the time. What about you? Did you date before you joined the military?"

"Yeah. I dated a girl all the way up until I came home from my second tour of duty. We tried making it work while I was gone, but when I came home that time she told me she was seeing someone else. I basically took it as her cheating on me. And to top it off, the guy she was seeing was sort of a 'rival' of mine. For lack of a better word. He and I knew each other but never saw eye to eye. We weren't friends though."

"Oh I'm sorry."

"S'okay. I don't think I would've married her or anything. She's still dating that guy so I heard. I don't really care what she does."

We finish eating and order dessert to go.