I hope to have this chapter complete by the end of the week. So bear with me.

Tris POV

A few days after Marcus' funeral and our lunch with Evelyn, I asked Tobias if he was still up to going out with our friends this weekend. Christina had texted me the day before Marcus' funeral and I told her that we couldn't do it that weekend but would plan for the following weekend. I wasn't sure if Tobias was ready, but he reassured me that he was okay and looking forward to having fun after everything that has happened these past couple weeks. I can tell he just wants to get his life back to normal and I'm amazed at how strong he is. Not very many people could probably handle what he and I have been through with our families.

So I ended up calling Christina the day after our lunch with Evelyn and we agreed on going out on Saturday. On Friday, I was still skeptical about how Tobias really felt about going out so I decided to bring it up again.

"So, are you sure about tomorrow? I know you don't like going out to the clubs and getting drunk and all that. And frankly, I don't either but even if you did, you just lost your father. I know his death affected you. I don't want you to feel obligated. You can change your mind and I'll just tell Christina that we can't go."

"Babe, I told you that I'm okay. Yeah, I'm still grieving but at the same time I don't wanna be holed up in my house without doing anything. If I did, I'd go crazy. I want to see our friends. I want to eventually tell them what happened. The only person that knows about Marcus besides you is Hana. Zeke and Uriah are my best friends and it's about time I trusted them by telling them the whole story. I want us to go out and have fun. No, I don't necessarily like going to clubs and I've sworn off drinking ever since that night that Marcus was arrested, but as long as I'm in good company with you and our friends, I will be fine. You don't have to worry about me."

"If that were the case then you don't have to worry about me either."

He rolls his eyes at me. "You're my girlfriend, of course I'm gonna worry about you. Especially after your run in with Peter recently."

"Well, you're my boyfriend so I have a right to worry about you too. I worry about you because I love you."

"Then we're even. Can we call a truce?"

I laugh. "Yes, now kiss me."

He laughs too and does as I say.

"I love you too, my beautiful Tris." He whispers when we break the kiss.

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Later that afternoon Tobias drops me off at my and Christina's apartment. She insisted that us girls get all dressed up to surprise our boyfriends when they pick us up. Of course the initial double date turned into an outing with everybody. We obviously couldn't leave Zeke, Shauna, Uriah, and Marlene out.

Although I don't spend much time here anymore I still have most of my things here. I'm still hoping Tobias will ask me to move in with him permanently. He's kinda hinted at it more lately but even I know the timing isn't exactly the best. I don't want to pressure him if he's not ready. Although I do believe that me moving in with him would bring us that much closer together. I know now that I'll never find someone like Tobias and I don't want to.

After a couple hours all of us girls are ready for our night out. Before I know it there's a knock at the door and one by one the boys walk in. When my eyes land on Tobias the rest of the world seems to disappear. His eyes go slightly wide as he stares at me then his mouth forms a boyish grin as he steps towards me. Suddenly I feel shy and look down at the floor as I feel Tobias place his hands on my waist.

"I didn't wanna wear this but Christina insisted."

Tobias places a hand underneath my chin and lifts my face so that my eyes meet his.

"Hey. I think you look beautiful. I'll ALWAYS think you look beautiful. Although I prefer your natural look, you are still the most gorgeous woman I've ever laid eyes on, okay?"

I smile a little and whisper, "Thanks."

"There's my girl. Ready to go?"

I nod as he grabs my hand and leads me to his car.

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When we arrive, the club is buzzing with loud music, people talking and laughing with drinks in their hands and empty glasses scattering their tables. I feel so out of place here, but I still wanna try and have a good time. We find a table and sit down. Someone comes and asks if we want anything from the bar. Tobias and I pass.

"Come on, Tris! Have at least one drink." Christina says.

I shake my head. "Four isn't having one so I'm not either. You know I don't like to drink much anyway."

"Fine, but what's your excuse Four?"

"Why I don't drink is my business, Christina. And anyways, I'm driving."

Christina gets the hint and stays quiet.

I lean over and whisper in Tobias ear so only he can hear me, "I think you scared her."

He chuckles and shakes his head.

"Do you think I'm scary?"

I shake my head. "No. I think you're a fluffy marshmallow."

He rolls his eyes at me and laughs a little. "If you tell anybody, I'll deny it."

I giggle. "Your secret's safe with me."

He leans over and presses his lips to mine. For that moment I forget that we are surrounded by our friends and kiss him back. We pull apart when we hear someone, likely Zeke or Uriah, wolf whistle.

"Okay, lovebirds. It's time to hit the dance floor." Zeke says as I see Christina also beckoning us to follow.

Tobias groans beside me. I turn to look at him. "Come on. Just for little while. I wanna dance with my boyfriend because I sure as hell will not dance with any other guy. Please?"

He sighs. "Okay fine. Only because I don't want my girl dancing with anybody else."

I grab his hand and pull him up from his seat and lead him to the dance floor near all our friends. We dance for a few songs until we both need to rest our feet and get a refill on our sodas. As we are sitting and watching everybody dance, my eyes catch an olive skinned, dark haired girl looking in our direction. She is talking with a group of girls who look like they're straight out of a magazine. She tells them something then starts to walk over to our table. I feel Tobias tense up beside me as his grip on my hand tightens. Does he know her?

"Why hello Four. I'm surprised to be running into you here. I thought you always said that clubs weren't your thing?"

"Hello, Nita. I'm here because my friends invited me and I wanted to enjoy a night out with my girlfriend." He replies, with a firmness in his voice.

Nita. Now I remember. Nita is the name of his ex girlfriend that cheated on him while he was deployed. I squeeze Tobias' hand in reassurance that we can handle this together.

"Ah. I see. Yet you never made that sacrifice for me."

"What do you want, Nita? Shouldn't you be with your friends or with Eric?"'

"Eric and I are no longer together."

"I thought he was supposed to be better than me. Did you finally come to your senses or did he? Did he realize that you're not worth it?"

Nita scowls. "How dare you speak to me that way!"

"How dare YOU cheat on me! And with Eric of all people! You knew I hated him!"

"You were gone! What was I supposed to do?"

"You were supposed to wait for me! Or least wait for possible bad news! You were supposed to be a faithful girlfriend! I should have never wasted my time with you."

"I could say the same. Have fun with this little girl. I bet she doesn't even know how to please you in bed."

Before Tobias can say anything Nita flashes an evil grin and walks off.

"Tris-" Tobias starts to say before I cut him off.

"Just forget about, Tobias" I say, pretending that I'm not hurt by what Nita said.

After a few minutes I tell Tobias that I'm going to the restroom. I get up from the table and walk through the crowd. I lock eyes with Christina, point in the direction of the restrooms and motion for her to follow me. I see her tell Will something then she walks over. We walk in silence to the restroom. As soon as we enter I can help my tears from falling.

"Tris, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

I explain to her what just happened with Nita and what Nita said.

"Tris, I don't mean to butt into your relationship with Four but did you tell him that you're not ready?"

I nod.

"And what did he say?"

"He said that he respected my decision and wouldn't push me."

"Then there's your answer, Tris. Don't listen to that bitch who CHEATED on your boyfriend! Four loves you, Tris. Anyone with eyes can see it. Don't you trust him?"

"I do, but maybe Four deserves someone better. Someone who's prettier."

"I'll pretend you didn't just say that. Don't put yourself down, Tris. You deserve to be loved and you love Four, don't you?"

I nod again. "He's the love of my life, Christina."

"Then fight for him."

We walk out of the bathroom back towards our we get close enough I don't see Tobias. I look around then my eyes catch him standing next to Nita. She has her arms around him then leans in. Tobias looks up and sees me.

"Tris..." I barely register Christina's voice.

I run.

I'm gonna end this chapter here. This was just a taste of the drama and more will unfold in the next chapter.