It's been two weeks since the attack. I was relieved when the CT showed that I had no signs internal bleeding. I was released from the hospital a couple hours later. Thankfully Marlene stuck with the cold shoulder attitude and didn't try anything. The same cannot be said for Al. When he heard that I was attacked he assumed it was Tobias who hurt me. He attempted to jump him outside of imaging. Lucky for Al he only ended up with a bruised jaw, he easily could have ended up like Peter. I always had a feeling that Al, a nurse on the peds floor liked me but I never thought he'd attack someone because of it.
I start back at work on Monday. It's time, the bruising on my face had almost disappeared and moving no longer hurts. Tobias has been nothing but amazing. I wouldn't have blamed him for running in the opposite direction, but he didn't. He stayed.
We've been staying at his place since the attack because being home alone all day in my still causes me some panic. Everything seems so easy with him. Even though we have only been seeing each other less than a month, we just seem to get one another. I thank the 5 years of friendship for that. When I hear his keys in the door I can't help but smile.
"Hey, how was your day?" I ask, as he sits down on the small bench and takes off his work shoes.
"I never realized how reckless the dauntless have gotten!" He says in a huff. "The new initiates were caught shooting muffins off the top of each others heads!"
"Tobias, don't you remember catching Uriah, Christina and I doing that?' I ask with a smirk.
"Yes, but you guys were using plastic bullets, these initiates are not as smart."
"Good lord! You weren't kidding when you said they were reckless. Dauntless born or transfers?" I ask.
"Some of each. Now enough about my day. Since you are feeling better, tonight I'm taking you on a real date!" Tobias says excitedly.
"A date?" I ask.
"Yes a date! I'm taking you off the compound!" he says, pulling me into a hug.
Due to my injuries we have taken a step back from our physical relationship. A few kisses here and there, a hug and kiss before he leaves for work. The most intimate thing we've done lately is sleep next to each other. I appreciate that he's giving me time to heal, but I have to admit I miss his touch.
After 5 long years it seems strange that we've never gone on a real date. Since we met, you could cut the sexual tension between us with a knife. The people around us picked up on it but we both remained oblivious. There was always something standing in the way, at first I was too young, then if he was single I was seeing someone and vise versa.
"So tell me Tobias, what should I wear on our date? My guess is scrubs would be inappropriate?"
"I'm wearing dark jeans and a button down if that is any help" he say "Why don't I pick you up at your place in an hour so that you can get dressed?" he suggests.
"Sounds like a plan" I say, placing a soft kiss on his lips.
I text Christina to meet me at my place for two reasons, I don't like being alone there yet and she is much more fashion forward than I am. She is waiting by the door when I arrive. Her arms are full with garment bags. I should have known she wasn't going to let me wear anything in my closet.
"Chris, I really don't think Four is going to care what I'm wearing. Something of mine will surely work" I say as I unlock my door.
"Nonsense! This is your first date with Four" She says. "You have to look great! Sorry Tris but scrubs aren't going to cut it!"
" You do know I own more than just scrubs right?!"
20 minutes later we have finally agreed on a white islet dress and some red flats. Chris was insistent on heels but I was able to talk her down if I agreed to the dress. I run through the shower while Christina decides how she wants to style my hair, apparently my typical style is not up to par.
By the time Tobias knocks on the door my hair is in soft curls and my nails match my shoes. How Christina manages to get so much done in an hour I have no idea. Tobias looks incredible. The dark blue shirt he is wearing hugs his muscular arms perfectly. His eyes are strikingly blue and his still damp hair is tousled to perfection.
"Ready?" He asks, his eyes running up and down my body.
"For you, always!" I say, leaning forward to kiss his cheek.
"Thank you for everything Chris, I couldn't have done it without you." I say, pulling her into a tight embrace.
"Of course, of course" She say. "Go get em' tiger" she says, slapping my butt.
I shoot her a playful grin as I take Tobias's arm.
"Are you going to tell me where you're taking me?" I ask.
"Nope! It's a surprise" Tobias whispers in my ear
We pull into a restaurant that I've never been to before, the outside is cute a rustic. Very out of place for the dauntless side of the city. The inside is clean and minimalistic, it reminds me of Tobias's apartment. The Dauntless hostess seats us at a small table near the corner, it's peaceful and quiet.
"The fearless leaders and I played a wedding here a couple months ago. I thought it would be the perfect place for out "first" date" Tobias tells me as he pulls out my chair.
I can't help but giggle at the name of his band. Max, Eric and Tobias are all part of the Dauntless leadership. Zeke is head of security so he gets honorary leadership status for the sake of the band. They are by far the best band in Dauntless and possibly all of Chicago. Peter and I had even talked about hiring them for our wedding. Thank god that never happened!
The conversation flows easily through dinner, our goofy banter never falters. The food is amazing! I get pan seared salmon with a lemon aioli and mushrooms served over focaccia, and Tobias gets the drunken pot roast.
"So I've been thinking" Tobias says, between bites.
My heart starts to race, did he take me out so that he could end things? Does he want to spend more time apart? He must be sick of be already. I am so distracted with my own thoughts that I don't hear his question.
"Tris… What do you think?" He asks.
"Think of what?" I ask trying to cover the fact that I wasn't listening.
"Do you want to keep things the way they are? Or would you like to be my girlfriend?" He says, looking shy.
"Umm… uhh… your… girlfriend…?" suddenly my mouth feels dry. I can't say I wasn't expecting this eventually, but now? I'm still damaged. Peter could show up again at any second can wreak more havoc in our lives.
"Tobias… are you sure you want me to be your girlfriend? I'm nothing special, I'm not even pretty." I say avoiding his eye.
"Tris, for the last five years you're the only thing I've wanted. If you weren't so young the day you jumped I would have asked you after initiation." Tobias says.
"Why did it take us so long?" I ask reaching for his hand.
"I was too scared to say anything and then you were with Peter" He says, giving my hand a squeeze.
"I don't think I ever stopped thinking about you, even when I was with Peter" I say shyly.
"So it that a yes, you'll be my girlfriend?" he asks excitedly.
"I guess if you insist" I say, giving him a playful pout.
The morning of the attack Tobias called me baby, I think it was the stress of day and everyone's emotions running on high. We haven't used pet names since. I wonder if he'll try them out again now that we're "official". Sweet things sound a bit funny coming from his mouth because he has such a tough exterior, but he could call me anything and I wouldn't mind. Even Beatrice would sound nice rollin off his lips.
We spend the rest of the evening wandering around the cute little village a couple miles from the compound. It surprises me when he takes my hand in his, just like he did the night of my birthday when he walked me home. He continues to hold my hand was we drive back to the compound. I let my mind wander to how were going to finish our date night.
When we pull into the garage he hops out of the truck and comes around to my side to open my door. I take him by surprise and pull him in for a passionate kiss. He has obviously been missing me too as he quickly deepens the kiss. He lifts me from the truck and presses me up against the side of it. I wrap my legs around his waist, I can already feel him getting hard. I grind my hips into his, getting a moan in return. His hands slip under my dress and cup my bare ass. I'll have to remember to thank Chris later for talking me into wearing a tiny thong.
"Tris, if you're not careful I'm going to have no choice but to take you right here" Tobias whispers in his low sexy voice.
"What makes you think I want to be careful" I say as I slide my hand over the growing bulge in his pants.
Tobias opens the back door of the truck and lays my on the large back seat. He pushing a button on the side of the seat, it moves the front seats forward and lays the back seat down. Forming a bed roughly the size of a full mattress.
"This truck was designed for camping, it obviously has some perks." He says, pushing my white dress up around my belly.
I feel his fingers tracing the outline of my little red panties. I quiver at his touch. I'm sure he can feel the wetness that has been pooling between my legs.
"Someone is very wet" Tobias coos in my ear. "Too bad I'm going to make you wait for it" he says coyly.
"Please no, I want you now" I moan.
"Begging is only going to make me tease you more" he whispers.
"But Tobias" I whine
"No buts, I'm taking my time with you tonight" he says.
He moves his fingers from my panties, up my dress and pulls it over my head. My breasts ache under his gaze. His eyes are dark with lust knowing that the only thing under my dress was my tiny panties. I let out a moan as his hands devour my large breasts. I'm thankful that we're not out in the open when he take one of my nipples in his mouth, I can't control my mouth as I am far too distracted by Tobias's tongue.
I am able to slip his shirt over his head, while he's switching sides. He moans as I unbutton his jeans are start rubbing him through his boxers. After worshiping my breasts his fingers finally fall between my legs. He slides my panties from my body, leaving me completely naked in front of him. His fingers work their magic on my wet folds. He leans his head down and joins his fingers. Carefully sliding two fingers deep inside my wetness, while gently sucking on my clit. My hips start to buck underneath him. I can feel an orgasm fast approaching.
"Tobias, don't stop" I moan.
"Come for me baby" he says, pushing deeper inside of me.
My orgasm comes crashing over me, Tobias's fingers continuing to move deep inside of me. When I finally regain my ability to move, I pull his boxers down off his body. He is now joining me in nakedness. I can't stop myself from taking in his body. His strong arms, toned stomach and muscular legs.
"I want you Tobias, don't make me wait any longer" I say pulling him into me.
At that Tobias adjusts his position over me so that his cock is lined up with my entrance. His pushes into me and for the first time in weeks we are joined as one. When we have both collapsed from our orgasms we lay in the truck for a while just enjoying each other company.
"Race you up stairs for round two" Tobias says with a wink.
"Deal!" I say reaching for my dress.
We barely make it to his apartment before we're ripping each others clothes off again. In all fairness we have a lot of missed time to make up for.