Please R&R the previous chapter. Itll be much appreciated. For this chapter I think I will split the POV in order to avoid too much filler.
I am thinking of somehow incorporating Tris' nickname "Six" from the original story into mine but I don't have any idea how. Your suggestions would be appreciated.
Tris POV
The holidays are fast approaching and Tobias and I are busier than ever with our studies. Now that final exams are almost here we both have buckled down and made sure we are studying hard. Sometimes we help each other by quizzing each other on our respective material, but mostly we leave each other alone to study.
The holidays also mean spending time with what's left of our families. We will be spending Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve with Caleb and Evelyn. Not too long ago Tobias decided that, for my sake and his, he would reveal his past to Caleb. Caleb was very understanding and didn't judge Tobias. In order to have some balance during the holidays we decided that while we preferred spending Christmas day just the two of us, we would spend the 26th with our friends to exchange gifts. Tobias and I have celebrated holidays and birthdays for a couple years now and I am extremely grateful that I don't have to be spending those moments alone anymore. It's inevitable that I will always miss my parents no matter what day or time of year it is but having Caleb back in my life and having Tobias by my side have made it easier.
Tobias is also grateful that he gets to spend the holidays with Evelyn. He told me that he has forgiven her and will be telling her so as one of his gifts for her for Christmas. Of course he will be buying her a few things as well, but this will be an extra special gift. I will be hosting both holidays with our families and Evelyn has graciously offered to help me with both. While I don't know if I'd call Evelyn a mother figure for me she has accepted me as Tobias girlfriend. In the beginning I had the feeling that she was indifferent towards me. She never said anything insulting to my face but I imagine she may have had a different picture in mind when imagining a girlfriend or wife for her son. However, she also knows she could lose Tobias if she doesn't accept his decisions as he told her after Marcus' funeral. A small part of me sometimes feels guilty knowing that Tobias would choose me over his mother, but I am a bit selfish myself and won't let anyone take Tobias away from me. If anything, I have Nita and any other girl who tries to take him away from me to thank for helping me realize that I shouldn't let others tell me what I don't deserve.
Tobias was pleasantly surprised when Evelyn offered to help me host Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinner. She previously had said that she hoped to make the holidays memorable for Tobias and herself now that she was back in his life. He appreciated her words and hopes for the same.
On Thanksgiving morning I wake up early even though we were up late last night engaging in certain activities. We didn't exactly jump back into being intimate after our talk. Although we both wanted it last time we aren't using sex to solve our problems or simply just to be make up sex. I still have moments of self consciousness regarding my body but I know that I wouldn't give it to anyone else but Tobias. I watch him as he sleeps. His lips slightly parted, his even breaths. He looks younger, peaceful. It is as though his Four persona disappears and he is just simply Tobias. They say sleeping is an escape from the evil and hate in the world. After everything he has been through, I know that he has been searching for that peace. He deserves it. I reach out and gently caress his face. After a few moments his eyes flutter open.
"Good morning, Tobias. Happy Thanksgiving."
"Good morning, my love. Happy Thanksgiving. You know what I'm most thankful for?"
"What's that?" I ask, even though I have an idea.
"A beautiful woman named Beatrice Grace Prior."
"Oh really? She must be pretty special." I tease.
He grins and smirks at me, catching on. "She is. What about you? What are you thankful for?"
"Well there's this guy who is pretty amazing. His name is Tobias James Eaton and he calls himself 'Four'.
"I see. He must be a lucky guy to have you."
I giggle at our playfulness. Then Tobias reaches forward and tickles me which makes me laugh uncontrollably. As much fun as I'm having I know we need to get up.
"We need to get up so I can put the turkey in the oven."
He groans and pouts. "I don't want to!"
"Come on, you big baby."
"Uh! You're in so much trouble, missy."
I giggle again as I rush to get out of bed before he has a chance to grab me and tickle me again. I head to the bathroom and Tobias takes his turn when I get out. We head down to the kitchen and get to work.
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Caleb and Evelyn arrive later that afternoon just as the turkey is finishing. I am also just finishing up the side dishes. Evelyn offered to bring a pie and I made another.
We sit around the table talking and laughing and each of us say what we are thankful for. It is truly the best Thanksgiving I've spent since my parents died. I couldn't be happier and I can see the same happiness radiating off of Tobias as well. It is nice seeing him getting along with his mother. Caleb and I take a moment to remember our parents and know that they are watching over us and are hopefully happy that we are getting along now.
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Tobias POV
It's been a little over a week since Thanksgiving and Tris and I are getting into Christmas mode. We both wanted to start our Christmas shopping early to avoid the rush later on. We don't have to shop for very many people but it's still hard deciding what to get and for whom. For our friends we are getting something for each couple and something for each individual. I'm shopping for the guys and Tris for the girls and we are deciding together something for each couple.
This is a special Christmas for a couple reasons. It'll be the first Christmas I'm spending with my mother. I have an extra special gift for her. And I will have an extra special gift for Tris as well. I couldn't think of a better occasion than Christmas to propose to the girl of my dreams. I haven't bought the ring yet because I want to talk to Caleb first.
On my way home from shopping I decide to stop by his place. Now is as good a time as any. I walk up to the door and ring the doorbell. I am a little surprised when a girl answers.
"Oh hi Four!"
"Hi Cara."
Cara is Will's sister. Will and Tris thought it would be a good idea to set Caleb up with Cara and so far their plan has worked.
"Is Caleb here?"
"Yeah, come on in. He was just finishing up working in his office. I will let him know you're here. You can take a seat in the living area."
A moment later Caleb enters the room. I stand to greet him.
"Hi Four. How's it going? What brings you here? How's Tris?"
"Things are good. Tris is good. She's out Christmas shopping. I was too myself and decided to stop by on my way home."
"Any particular reason why?"
"Yes. There is a reason." I exhale before continuing. "Caleb, I wanted to let you know that I am planning to propose to Tris on Christmas and I would like your blessing and permission."
Caleb smiles but still has a hint of shock on his face.
"Tobias," He starts, using my real name. "I love my sister dearly. She is an amazing and strong woman and over these last couple years I've come to realize that you are her match. I know I made a mistake abandoning her and I know I wasn't very nice to you in the beginning. There is nobody else I'd yes to. I have no doubt that my parents would've loved you and if my father was here for you to ask what you're asking me, I know he would say yes. I appreciate you asking me when my father isn't here. So with that said, you have my blessing."
"Thank you, Caleb. You have no idea what this means to me. I just hope she says yes."
"She will. She loves you. Anyone with eyes can see it."
I head home with a smile on my face. I can't wait until Christmas.