Thanks Charms22 for your reviews. I meant to get started on this chapter yesterday but wasn't quite ready. I hope to have this chapter done by mid week.

Tobias POV

After talking to Jack and also taking some time alone to think things over, Tris decided she wanted to press charges against Peter, Al, and Drew. I fully supported her decision and the three of us went so she could give her statement to the police. She told them of her previous relationship with Peter and everything that happened the day of the attack. She held on to my hand the whole time. We were informed that all three of Tris' attackers would remain in custody and that we would be updated through Jack if something came up. So far all three seem to be cooperating but who knows if that will change.

I couldn't be more proud of Tris for doing this. I know it's not easy for anyone, but Tris did something that I wish my mother had done. Things are good between Evelyn and I. She has been very supportive of me in every aspect of my life. I ended up telling her what was going on between Tris and I and she, like everyone else, told me that if I was absolutely sure that Tris was the one then I shouldn't let it slip away.

I want to put this whole thing behind us and move forward with our relationship. I think Tris does too because we agreed to finally sit down and talk. I'm on my way home from work and anxious to put all of this behind us. As soon as I arrive home I tell Tris that I'm going to shower and let her finish studying before we talk. Ever since that night that Tris came home from the hospital we've been steadily talking more comfortably. We try to keep our conversations as light hearted as possible. I don't want to do or say anything to trigger bad memories for Tris of what happened. We sleep next to each other again and help each other through our nightmares. Although mine are probably not as bad as hers, especially after what she went through, the thought of losing her still terrifies me.

I descend the stairs to find Tris sitting on the couch flipping through a magazine, although, it doesn't look like she's actually reading anything. Her books and and papers are neatly stacked on the dining table. I sit on the couch leaving just a bit of space between us. I don't want to overstep any boundaries. I rub my hands on my knees not knowing if I should speak first. After a moment I take a deep breath and speak.

"Tris, I honestly don't know where to start but I feel like I do need to apologize to you. I know I said it when you were in the hospital but I need to explain what I'm apologizing for."

"It's not your fault, Tobias. I overreacted."

"So did I, which is why I need to apologize. I stupidly thought it'd be better to lie than tell you the whole truth about what happened with that girl. She didn't just slip me that note but also approached me and made that same offer in person. I told her that I was in a relationship and had no intention of ruining it. I don't care if anyone else says they think they can show me a good time. You are the only one that actually makes me feel happy in every way possible. I shouldn't have told you that I needed time to think things over. It should've been you saying that to me."

"Neither of us handled it the way we should have, Tobias. I take the blame for assuming again that you'd betray me. I shouldn't have doubts when I know you love me. I just doubt myself."

"I don't want you to doubt yourself, Tris. I wish you could see what I see when I look at you. Heck, I know I'm not the only one who sees how beautiful you are inside and out. And not only that, but you are strong, smart, selfless, and brave. You are the perfect girl - woman - for me. You don't need to question whether or not you deserve me. You should know that you do deserve me. You deserve to be loved. If someone like Peter told you otherwise they are wrong."

"Peter did tell me that. He always said I wasn't worth it."

"You are worth it, Tris. You're worth it to me."

I scoot closer to her and encase her hands in mine, staring straight into her eyes. She smiles and her eyes are a little glassy.

"And you are worth it too, Tobias. I know you have doubts about certain things about yourself, just like I do about myself. We've both suffered in different ways and it's pointless to try and figure out who has suffered more. It's not a competition. The only thing we can do is help and support each other when one of us is having a bad day. If one of us needs a little space at times then we should be honest about it and not push each other away without an explanation."

I nod my head. She reaches over and picks something up off the table. She holds up the promise ring I gave her.

"You gave this to me as a promise of our future and that you'd always fight for me and I will be wearing it as a promise to you that no matter how hard things get I'll never take this ring off. It'll be my own reminder that I'll fight for you too, always. You said that day that you hoped I hadn't forgotten the meaning behind this ring and in that moment I let jealousy and anger blind me, but I promise I won't doubt your love for me again."

I can't help but smile at her words.

"May I?" I ask, gesturing to the ring. She nods and gives it to me. I take her hand in mine and slip the ring on her finger. I kiss her hand before letting it go. I can't wait until the day when I do this again, only with a different ring. I know without a doubt that I want to spend the rest of my life with Tris.

"Come here," I say.

She smiles as she moves towards me. I gather her in my arms and kiss her with everything that I have.

"I love you, Tris."

"I love you too, Tobias."

That night we go to sleep content in each other's arms. Having almost lost Tris twice now I realize just how important she is to me. She is a part of me. She owns my heart. I am hers and she is mine, and it has been that way all along.