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Tris POV

I get to the door to the apartment and brace myself for what's waiting on the other side. I chuckle to myself then open the door. I hear Christina's squeal. She's, of course, sitting on the couch waiting for me.

"Details!" She squeals, bouncing up and down.

I roll my eyes but sit down next to her. "I had a great time." I say, simply even though I know that's not a sufficient enough answer for her.

"And?" She motions for me to continue.

"We went to a steakhouse then afterwards he took me to watch the sunset then...we kissed."

"Kissing on the first date. Dang, girl! Was he a good kisser?"

I blush. "Yeah."

"Looks like you've hit the jackpot with this guy."

"I'd like to hope so. This was barely our first date. I don't wanna rush into anything and he doesn't either. We'll take our time and see where it goes."

"Oh come on! Don't be such a pessimist, Tris. Like you said, he doesn't seem at all like Peter. I could see that in the two minutes after meeting him."

"That's exactly why I don't wanna rush things with him. So far he seems worth it and I'm ready to give whatever this is a shot. As much as I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna hurt him either after everything he's been through."

"You guys would be idiots not to give each other a chance. He seems good for you, Tris. As your friend, I just want what's best for you. I want you to be happy. You deserve it."

"Thanks Christina."

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I watch Tris enter her apartment building and suddenly miss her already. The drive back to my apartment is quiet except for the radio. I kissed Tris tonight and she kissed me back. I've never kissed a girl on the first date. I thought that I was happy with Nita, but I realize that I was only fooling myself. She obviously didn't feel the same way if she left me for Eric of all people. She knew I hated him and still got together with him. I had already been betrayed by my parents and knowing Nita betrayed me too was too much for me to handle. But Tris, she is different. She seems incapable of hurting a fly. Her brother betrayed her, abandoned her yet she is still moving forward with her life. She is so strong and I feel like I don't deserve her, but I want to be with her.

I get home and head straight to bed. I dream of Tris that night and of our possible future. For once I don't have a nightmare of my father or of my time overseas. Although I think what I endured at the hands of my father was ten times worse than what I saw in the war.

The next day there's a rapid knocking on my door. It could only be Zeke. Tris and I at least have one thing in common: we both have crazy best friends. Although I didn't see the text Tris got from her friend Christina last night I can easily guess what it said. That's the thing about most girls who want to date me. They only see me as a piece of meat but never want to get to know the real me. Tris doesn't seem anything like and I'm glad.

"Four, my main man! How did your hot date go last night?" He asks, walking past me inside.

I roll my eyes. "I wouldn't call it a 'hot date' when all we did was go out to dinner then watch the sunset. But I did have a great time. She's a great girl."

"So, when can I meet said girl?"

"Soon. But I want to spend more time with her before introducing her to anybody. I just want to be around her all the time."

"Dude, you're seriously whipped but I look forward to meeting her."

"Maybe I'll throw a barbecue soon and invite her. I honestly haven't thought that far ahead. Like I said, I'd rather have the second date first."

"So, what's she like?"

"She's short with light brown hair and gray eyes. After initially meeting her at the restaurant I saw her again afterwards at Tori's. She likes tea like me. She loved the dauntless cake, obviously. She has an older brother but her parents died a few years ago. Unfortunately she and her brother aren't close anymore because of what happened."

"Poor girl. Well, I look forward to meeting her. I'm sure she will fit in with our group."

"I think so too."

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Over the day few days Tris and I text each other back and forth. I've been working long hours lately so I haven't been able to see her as much as I'd like to. I decide to tell her that she should come by the restaurant during my shift and bring Christina. I did promise her free dauntless cake after all. I also wanna introduce her to my boss and friend, Amar. Amar has become like a father figure to me. He knows what I've been through and is so supportive of me. He's helped me a lot since I've come home.

"So who is this girl that has stolen your heart?" Amar asks me when I arrive.

I blush. "Her name is Tris. Technically we've only been on one date. Tonight is more of an impromptu date since I'm working and she's bringing her friend who hasn't been here yet."

"Well, from what you've told me already about her she seems like a great girl. Maybe she'll warm up your cold heart."

I roll my eyes. "I don't have a cold heart. I just haven't found the right girl. And I'm afraid."

"Four, I've told you this a million times. You are nothing like him. You need to give yourself more credit."

I sigh. "I know, but it's hard sometimes still. I'm afraid that I'll lose my temper and do something I regret. I don't wanna put anyone through that."

"You won't. You are a good person, Four. Don't forget that."

I smile.

To be continued in the next chapter