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Tris POV

The next few days after the fight with Tobias go by slower than ever. We barely speak when we are both at home. Usually Tobias locks himself in his home office to study and do homework while I remain at the dining table trying to concentrate. He also has been making his own meals as have I. Today I decided to call the girls to meet for lunch on my day off. Hopefully they can cheer me up a little bit. I haven't told them yet about the fight with Tobias. I need some advice on what to do and how to move forward. I know that it's my fault that this is happening. I let my insecurities get the best of me and tear me away from the love of my life. Can I ever be happy?

I asked the girls to meet me at an outdoor cafe near the apartment where I used to live with Christina where she now lives with Will. They had discussed moving into his apartment but it wasn't as close to Christina's job as she would've liked so Will ended up not renewing the lease on his. I don't know if Tobias has told the boys anything about our fight but it's more likely that he hasn't. I know guys don't typically discuss their relationship troubles with anyone, in general. I guess if Tobias hasn't told anyone but me about his past, he's probably keeping this to himself.

Before I get too lost in my own thoughts I look up to see Christina, Shauna, and Marlene approaching the table. I stand up to greet them. There was a time when I thought I'd never make friends. While Christina and I are almost nothing alike we became like two peas in a pod and I'm fortunate to have met Shauna and Marlene who are not as outspoken as Christina but aren't too reserved like me. We say our hellos and sit down and scan the menu.

"So how are your classes going, Tris?" Shauna asks me.

"Really well. A lot more interesting than if I were taking accounting classes."

"I think you definitely picked the right career path. I think it totally fits your personality."

"Thanks."

"And how are things with Four? Still head over heels in love?"

I sigh. "We had a fight a few days ago and have barely spoken since. We've immersed ourselves in our individual studies as an excuse to avoid each other."

"What was the fight about?" Marlene asks. I proceed to tell them about the note.

They all give me sympathetic looks then Christina's turns stern.

"Tris," Christina starts with a scolding tone. "I thought you and Four were in a good place after what happened at the club. You need to trust him when he says that he loves you and that he'd never cheat on you."

"I know that, know I didn't react the way I should have. As much as I try not to be afraid, I can't help it. I never thought I'd lose my parents and look what happened. For a while I thought I lost my brother too even though he was very much alive and I have that same fear with Four."

"There's no doubt that you do love him, Tris. But you need to see that while you are capable of loving someone you also deserved to be loved and right now you have someone who truly loves you. You're not unlovable. Peter didn't love you but Four does. Don't let that slip away. No one else is going to love you like Four does. Love like that doesn't happen very often."

"You're right. I knew pretty early on that Four could potentially be my forever."

"See? You need to believe what you're saying and like I said before, you need to fight for it. No one else should matter but you and Four. Be confident in your relationship. Stand up for yourself and show those girls who try to hit on Four that he is yours. Don't compare yourself to them if they're seemingly pretty or whatever. What matters is what's on the inside. I bet most of the girls who attempt to hit on Four aren't as selfless and compassionate as you. And I'm not just saying that because you're my best friend."

Shauna and Marlene nod their heads in agreement.

"We haven't known you as long as Christina has, Tris." Shauna says, gesturing between herself and Marlene. "But we have known Four for a while and almost since the beginning he keeps telling Zeke and Uriah how wonderful you are and how he can be himself with you when he couldn't with anybody else. He trusts you. I could even say he trusts you with his life. His heart is clearly yours and only yours. You are not just a fling to him. He knows what he wants and you should too. No one is faulting you for being a little insecure, but if you had only one person to believe and trust in your life, believe and trust Four."

I sigh, knowing they're right. "Thank you, girls. Really. Thank you for helping me see that I don't have to be perfect. I promise I'll be more self confidence and fight for what I deserve."

"We care for you Tris and we hope things work out between you and Four."

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Tobias POV

It's been a few days since the fight with Tris and the weekend has arrived. I know I'll have to spend some of it at home studying, but I need to get out for a little bit to clear my head. I decide to go for a run and then hit the gym. As I run I blast my music to distract myself from my own thoughts.

When I get to the gym I head straight for the punching bags. It's a good release as I repeatedly hit the bag. I'm so caught up in my own thoughts that I don't even notice the person a few bags down from me. Tris. She is just as focused and lost in her own world as I was just a second ago. I notice that her technique is a little off though. I decide not to think about it too much as I slowly walk over to her. She slows down her moves as she likely senses my presence behind her.

I act boldly and place my hand on her abdomen. "Remember to keep tension here."

She turns her head in my direction but doesn't make eye contact and simply nods. "Thanks."

"I'm heading home to shower then going over to Zeke's" I say, guessing she probably won't care but thinking I should tell her anyway.

"That's fine." She replies, simply.

I nod and turn to gather my stuff without looking back.

A/N: Wasn't sure how to end this chapter so I hope it's okay. I literally came up with the idea just now because I didn't otherwise know how to end the chapter. I had been stumped the last couple days. I might consider doing Tris' POV of the last part of this chapter in the next chapter and also having Tobias get a lecture from Zeke and co. like Tris did from the girls in this chapter.

The next chapter or the chapter after I may bring Peter back so stay tuned.