This chapter will be done before Monday night. After that I won't be able to update until next weekend.

Tobias POV

After we finish our dinner we head back out to my car.

"So where are you taking me next?" Tris asks me.

I grin. "You'll see. You're gonna love it. It's just one of the many secret places I've found since I've been home where I can be alone." I point to the ravine ahead of us. " I've started calling it 'The Chasm' because if you fall, well, you're done."

"You're not secretly a serial killer are you?" She teases, but then gets nervous. "I mean I know what you probably had to do out there but that doesn't mean you're always like that, right?"

I laugh. "Of course not. And don't worry, I'm not offended by your comment. I'm not unaware that the stereotype for military veterans is that they are traumatized when they come home and sometimes it greatly affects their mental health."

She relaxes. "Well I feel privileged getting to see one of your secret spots in the city."

"You should be."

I continue driving towards the small ravines on the outskirts of the city. The sun hasn't set yet so we should have a good view. When we enter the road that leads to the ravine I start getting a little nervous. I hate high places. It's a miracle I even enjoy coming here. Tris must sense my nervousness.

"Are you okay, Four?"

"Yeah. I'm not the biggest fan of heights."

"But you still come up here?"

"I ignore my fear. I pretend it doesn't exist."

"What else are you afraid of?"

I chuckle at her question. "Why do you ask? I mean, everyone is afraid of something."

She blushes. "I don't know. I guess I figured with your career and all, I didn't think you were afraid of anything."

"Do I really seem that macho?"

She shrugs in response, embarrassment evident on her face.

"I can tell you that I'm not. Remember how I said my ex's new boyfriend and I are enemies?" She nods. "He's the macho one. I guess I wasn't macho enough for my ex."

"I don't think that's true." She says. "I mean, not about the macho part but in the little time we've known each other I can see that you're a strong, humble, and compassionate person. Men like my ex and your ex's boyfriend are not humble, empathetic, or compassionate."

I smile at her words. "Well thanks. You're all of those things too, you know. I can see that in you too. Not just me. Despite our pasts I think we are doing just fine."

"I agree."

"As for my other fears, well, there's another reason I'm called Four. During my time in the military I discovered I was afraid of killing innocent people. Like the women and children whose husbands and fathers were enemy soldiers. I'm also claustrophobic and my last fear is...my father. One day I'll tell why." My voice is visible shaking as I tell her my fourth fear.

She nods, understanding. I also see a warm smile form on her lips and eyes. She reaches out and takes my free hand and squeezes it. My heart races at the contact. She probably can already guess why I'm afraid of my father.

We finally arrive at the top of the ravine and I park the car and we get out. I lead her over close to the edge where there's a perfect view of the sunset.

"Wow. No wonder you picked this place. It's beautiful."

"There's no one I'd rather share this with than you."

"Really?"

"Really. I enjoy being with you."

"Thank you for all of this, Four. I've never enjoyed a date with anyone as much as I've enjoyed this date with you."

"Well then I hope our future dates are just as memorable as this one."

"What are your other favorite, secret places in the city?"

"Well my main other favorite place isn't so secretive as this place but I really enjoy Navy Pier. It's nice to see the people and the kids enjoying the rides and stuff even though I don't really go on any rides. I guess in a way when I watch them I imagine what my childhood could have been. I wouldn't say I'm jealous or angry that I didn't have an ideal childhood. It actually makes me happy for those kids that their parents love them and let them go out and have fun and explore."

"That's very selfless of you."

"I've always strived to be the best I can be despite my past. I know the kind of person I don't wanna be."

"Well I think you are doing a great job so far. And maybe next time we can hit Navy Pier."

"I'd like that."

By now the sun has set and as much as I don't want this date to end I know that it is getting late.

"It's getting late." I say. "I should probably take you home. Your roommate is probably eager to know how our date went."

She rolls her eyes and laughs. "Unfortunately you're probably right."

In that moment I feel the urge to kiss her but I don't know if she's ready. I don't know if she will think I'm moving too fast. I decide to take the risk.

"Tris?"

"Yes, Four?"

"Can I...?" I start saying but am cut off by Tris stepping towards me and pressing her lips to mine. For a moment I freeze but then relax and kiss her back, placing my hands firmly on her waist. Hers go around my neck, her fingers massaging the hair on the back of my neck. Our mouths move in sync. After a minute or two we pull away for air.

"I was gonna ask if I could kiss you." I say, grinning.

"I know." She replies, smiling.

I take her hand and lead her to the car. The drive back to her apartment is quiet. When we arrive she unfastens her seatbelt and turns to me.

"Thanks again for a wonderful evening, Four."

I smile softly and respond by leaning in to kiss her again.

"I'll call you tomorrow." I say.

"I'll be waiting."

She exits the car but turns to look back she is walking towards the apartment building. She stops at the door and blows me a kiss then heads inside.

Man, I'm falling for her so hard.