Hello, everyone. Sorry for my absence. I think I have everything fixed now that I needed to fix so please read and review the previous two chapters and the AN at the top of the previous chapter which is chapter 30 not 31. This is chapter 31. Thanks for being patient with me.

Tobias POV

I made it through my first week of classes and things are going well so far. The first couple days consisted of my professors explaining what we'd be learning in the course and a brief outline what to expect for the rest of the semester as far as assignments, exams, and projects go. We've only now started having actual homework and I make sure that I study hard and I don't do just the minimum on an assignment.

When I'm home I spend a lot of the time studying and sometimes Tris and I study together and quiz each other on things. I think I also will start doing some studying on campus as well when midterms and finals come up. Tris and I know when not to distract each other when we are home studying but we both know that at times we may not want to study at home. We've also discussed remembering to make time to spend with each other when we aren't busy so that we don't lose that personal connection with each other that we've been maintaining since we first started dating. Even still today I feel that same spark with Tris that I felt when we first met and first started dating and I know that I wanna keep that spark alive, but unfortunately I wasn't prepared for some things.

Almost since the beginning of the semester I've been increasingly noticing that some of my female classmates are eager to get my attention. None have tried to talk to me until now that midterm week is fast approaching and almost everyone is looking for a study partner or group if they don't already have one, but still their attempt at subtle flirting is not so subtle to me. I'm not oblivious to the fact that most women probably think I'm a piece of meat or something if they're just looking for a one night stand. I'm certainly not a one night stand type of guy. One girl in particular has been pretty persistent on trying to get my attention. Lindsay is her name. While she's not necessarily ugly she is not Tris and no one will ever be.

"Hey, Four." Lindsay says to me one day.

"Hi Lindsay." I reply, politely. She doesn't say anything more and tries but fails to bat her eyes at me inconspicuously.

"Was there something you needed?" I ask, getting a little irritated.

"Oh, I was just wondering if you already had a partner for the project coming up."

"I think I'd rather work alone on this one. Besides the whole partnership or group thing was optional."

"I know but you see I've been struggling a bit in the class so I thought I could use some extra help."

"I'll think about it but no promises. Like I said, I'd rather work alone. If you need help you should ask the professor or stop by the tutoring center."

"I guess I might do that. Thank you, Four." She says as she reaches out her hand to touch my shoulder. I stiffen.

"I have to get going," I say. "See you later, Lindsay."

"Wait, Four. Are you busy tonight? I know a great seafood restaurant and bar. Or maybe we could hang out at my apartment?"

"Sorry Lindsay, but I have a girlfriend."

"Oh well we could keep it a secret." She says, moving her hand down to my collarbone.

"I don't think so. I'm not a cheater and she would find out anyway."

"Well if you ever change your mind, let me know."

"Thanks for the offer, but I won't change my mind. I have to get going. I have work in half an hour."

I gently but quickly pry her hands off of me and turn and walk off. I may have told her a white lie about me having to get to work. I head straight home.

Unbeknownst to Tobias, Lindsay managed to slip a piece of paper in his notebook without him seeing.

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The drive home is quiet except for the radio. I know for sure that I won't partner up with anyone for this project so I decide to get a head start on it as soon as I get home. By now Tris should be home. It's still early afternoon so we both have time to study and get some homework done before dinner rolls around.

When I get back home I find Tris sitting at the dining table immersed in one her textbooks. I smile at the sight. Seeing her so focused like that kinda turns me on. She finally looks up when she senses me staring and not saying anything.

"What?"

"Oh nothing. It's just kinda cute watching you study and concentrating so hard."

She rolls her eyes at me. "Well, are you done staring because I'm waiting for a kiss hello."

I smirk as I set my backpack down in the chair opposite hers and stride over to her pulling her gently to stand up and wrap my arms around her and press my lips to hers.

"Hi." She says, breathlessly when we pull away.

"Hi. I love that I can take your breath away like that."

She giggles and smacks my chest. "I'll get a head start on dinner while you study."

"Okay. But let me know if you need any help." I reply.

I sit down at the table while Tris gets her papers and books in order and heads to the kitchen not before kissing me lightly on the lips. I take out my notebook and notice a loose piece of paper fall out of it. I don't remember tearing any pages out of the notebook. I pick up the paper to see what it is and I curse out loud when I figure it out.

"Are you okay, Tobias?" Tris asks as she comes into view.

"I'm fine, babe."

"What's that paper in your hand?"

"It's nothing. School stuff."

She eyes me suspiciously. "Tobias, are you lying to me?"

I don't respond and Tris quickly snatches the paper from my hand and starts reading it. Her face quickly turns to one of anger.

"So who's Lindsay? And why is she giving you her number so she can hook up with you?"

"She's just a girl in one of my classes, Tris. Our professor assigned a project that we could either work on alone or with a partner. I'm working alone but Lindsay asked me today if I would be her partner and I said no. I had no idea she slipped that note in my notebook, okay?"

"Do you wanna hook up with her?"

"What? What the hell are you talking about? Why on earth would I wanna hook up with a girl I barely know when I have a girlfriend who I'm completely in love with?"

"I don't know. You tell me, Four!"

Hearing my nickname from Tris' mouth sends me into a rage that I try my best to control.

"First off, don't use that name like a weapon against me. And secondly, I'm telling you that I love you and only you. We've had this conversation before. I'm not interested in anyone else. I told you that after what happened last time. I would rather be alone for the rest of my life if I did not have you. Did you not believe me or did our love making afterwards not mean anything to you?"

Tears well up in her eyes and I want so bad to hold her in my arms but I'm too hurt myself to even get close to her. She stays silent. Although I don't want to say it my mouth opens.

"I need some time alone to think about what just happened."

"Are you breaking up with me?"

"No. That is something I know I could never do no matter how hard things get between us, but I think it would do us both some good to re-evaluate our relationship. I gave you that ring for a reason and I meant every word I said when I gave it to you. I hope you haven't forgotten. I will take the guest bedroom for now to give you your space."

"No, Tobias. The master is your room. I can take the other room."

"I wasn't asking for permission."

She huffs and rolls her eyes at me. "Fine."

That night I go to bed wondering how we got in this situation and hearing Tris' faint sobbing from across the hall. How can we move forward?

A/N: Hope y'all liked this chapter. I don't plan on dragging this argument between Tobias and Tris out too long. I already have an idea how I'm gonna write their reconciliation.