The previous chapter is finished. I think I like how it turned out. I wasn't fully satisfied with some of the dialogue and decided to add a few more details. Let me know what you think. This chapter will hopefully be done by Monday or Tuesday.

Tobias POV

The ride home from the hospital is quiet. I assured Caleb and Christina that Tris would be fine and that I'd take care of her. Christina was skeptical at first knowing that Tris and I still hadn't talked things over but I quickly explained to her, without Tris hearing, that I'm well aware that I didn't handle the situation like I should have. She seemed satisfied with my answer.

Caleb had thanked me for saving Tris and told me that I was good for Tris and that their parents would've liked me too. I was grateful when he said that. I know how important Tris' family is to her even if her parents are no longer with her. It also kinda helps when I know that I want to propose to Tris someday soon.

During the drive home I notice Tris looking pensively out the window. When we come to a stop light I tentatively reach out a hand towards her.

"Tris," I start, softly so I don't scare her. She turns her head towards me and I gently reach for her hand and grab it. She relaxes and makes no attempt to pull back like I thought she would. Her eyes are watery and she gives me a small smile. I don't let go of her hand until we pull into the garage.

"Let me." I say gesturing to her door before getting out of the car. She nods. I go over to her side and open the door whilst holding my free hand out to her. She takes it, smiling a little bigger than earlier. I lead her into the house.

"Do you wanna settle on the couch or do you think you can make it upstairs to the bedroom?"

She looks towards the living room and sucks in a breath. "Let's go upstairs. I wanna take a shower since I never got the chance to. I'd rather get in bed when I get out of the shower."

"Okay. I'll make you something to eat and bring it up to the bedroom while you're showering."

She nods as we slowly ascend the stairs and through the hallway to our bedroom.

"Will you be okay showering alone or do you need help?"

"I'll be okay, I think."

"All right. I'll be up with your dinner as soon as you get out."

She nods and I lean in and kiss her forehead. I go back downstairs to the kitchen and find a can of soup and heat it up on the stove. I decide to make her a grilled cheese sandwich to go along with it and a cup of hot tea. When I'm done I set everything on a tray and carefully take it upstairs. When I enter the bedroom I hear the shower turn off. About five minutes later Tris comes out wearing her pajamas and her towel in hand but her hair is still wet. She looks up at me and I can tell she's about to break. I don't hesitate in pulling her into my arms. She sobs uncontrollably as she wraps her arms tight around me. I reciprocate as I use a hand to stroke her hair and her back soothingly. After a couple minutes she calms down and pulls back. I wipe the stray tears off her face and help her settle onto the bed and place the tray in front of her.

She pats the space next to her and I obey, settling into the bed. She flips through the channels on TV and settles on a movie. After she's done eating I take the tray of dishes back down to the kitchen and load them into the dishwasher. When I return to the bedroom I see Tris starting to doze off a little. I decide to change into my sleepwear and do my nightly routine. I don't know if Tris will want me to stay or if I should stay in the guest bedroom again. So I muster up the courage to ask.

"You should sleep now, Tris. It's been a long day."

She nods as she turns off the TV.

"If you don't want me here I'll take the guest room again."

She reaches out and grabs my hand. "No, please stay. I don't want to sleep alone."

I smile as I lay down and wrap my arms around her from behind so her back is against my chest. She relaxes and no more words are necessary. After a few minutes I hear her breaths even out and I finally close my eyes.

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Tris POV

I'm in a dark room. I'm trying to find my way out but I don't know where I am. Suddenly the door opens and three figures are walking towards me. The first one I see is Peter. He's laughing with an evil grin on his face. I start to walk backwards but eventually hit a wall. I'm trapped. I'm surrounded with no way out. Hands reach out towards me. I can't get them off my body. Every inch of my body is being touched and I can't break free. I feel sick to my stomach. I scream but no one hears me. Then everything goes black.

I jolt awake, breathing heavily. My mouth feels dry. Did I scream? I feel warm, soft hands on me and I'm brought back to the present. The lamp on the bedside table turns on. I look over and see Tobias staring at me. I look over my shoulder to see that clock that reads 4 a.m.

Tobias begins to rub my back, soothingly and I remember doing the same to him after his nightmare about Marcus. It calms me down significantly.

"It was just a dream, Tris. You're safe with me."

I nod as my breaths slow down. He takes my hand in his. We stay like this for another moment until he encourages me to lie down again and we resume our earlier positions.

"Sleep Tris. I'll fight the bad dreams off if they come get you."

"With what?"

"My bare hands, obviously."

I smile and hold on to his hand that's wrapped around me a little tighter and intertwine my fingers with his. In the moments before I drift off to sleep, I hear him whisper, "I love you, Tris."

I am just awake enough to whisper back, "I love you too, Tobias."

The next day I'm still a bit on edge from yesterday's events and my nightmare. Tobias and I agree that once we figure out how to handle this situation then we can discuss what's going on between us.

"I think it would be a good idea to call Jack. It'll still be your decision on what to do, but he can give you more details on what the possible options entail." Tobias tells me.

I nod. I don't actually have a lawyer on speed dial myself. When my parents died Caleb took care of all that stuff and I didn't pay for the lawyer. I was in charge of contacting the funeral home and arranging everything but not the legal stuff. I haven't decided what I want to do but knowing my options will hopefully help. If I do decide to press charges reliving everything will be the hardest thing I've ever done besides living through the deaths of my parents.

I let Tobias call Jack's office to schedule an appointment. I know I'll have to be strong when I tell Jack and potentially the police what happened. Tobias already gave his statement but will still be standing by me as a witness and Peter, Al and Drew will have to give statements as well.

One thing I am glad about is that despite the situation between Tobias and I, I am not alone.