My shift at the Dauntless hospital flies by, all I can think about is going to look at apartments with Tobias. Tonight hopefully we will be finding our new home. It's been nearly a month since we talked about finding a place together, it's been hard to coordinate our schedules with Max's. Tobias told me last night about his leader benefits that he has yet to use.
The apartment that he lives in now is the one he was issued after initiation. He could have moved to a larger one when he became a Dauntless leader but he didn't want to move again, so he stayed put. After talking to Max, tonight we are looking at apartments set aside for Dauntless leaders and their families. Most Dauntless members move to new apartments a couple years after initiation or when they get married which allows for new initiates to get assigned single bedroom housing.
When I get to Tobias' he is waiting for me on the couch. I give him a quick kiss before running off to change my clothes from scrubs to something more appropriate for house hunting. He is so nimble and quiet on his feet I don't hear him follow me into his bedroom.
"Are you sure we can't be a little late?" He says, seductively wrapping an arm around my bare waist.
"Toby we're going to be pushing it as is" I say as I slip out of his grasp and pull a shirt over my head. "Mmh just think about christening our new apartment" I say with a wink. I playfully slap his butt as I head for the bedroom door.
Five minutes later we're out the door. We walk hand in hand to the pit where we are meeting Max for the tour of the apartments. I am not surprised to see Max waiting for us, a smile on his face. He shakes Tobias' hand and pulls me into a friendly hug.
"Are you two ready to see some apartments? We've got three leadership ones open at the moment, but if you don't like any of them I'm sure we can find something else." says Max.
We follow him up the path and through the seemingly endless corridors of the Dauntless compound. Even though I have lived here all of my life, it takes me a minute to place where we are. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the housing for leadership is close to their offices. We stop outside of a simple black door, it is the same door that both Tobias and I have on our current apartments. "It must be standard issue" I think to myself, as Max pulls out a ring of keys and unlocks the black door.
I am taken aback by the space, it is far more spacious than I was expecting, even for leadership. The high ceilings and lack of furniture make the space seem enormous. The kitchen is at least twice the size of mine and the appliances are stunning. The living room is off the kitchen, I note that there is more than enough space for a proper kitchen table and sofa. Off of the living room is a small bathroom and a set of stairs.
We follow Max up the stairs as he explains that this one is the largest of the three as it has 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms. The other two are both two bedrooms. At the top of the stairs is a hallway, with four doors leading off of it. Our first stop is the master bedroom. Four large windows cover the far wall. There is more than enough room for a big bed and all of our belongings. One door leads to the master bath and the other to a large closet. The bathroom is spacious, with a large tub and shower. My mind wanders off to the thought of Tobias and I enjoying ourselves in the tub. From everything we have seen it is clear that the leaders quarters are a big step of from the traditional Dauntless houses.
"Tris, love, we're going to check out the other bedrooms" Tobias says putting his hand on my arm and effectively waking me from my daydream.
The other two bedrooms are equally as spacious, but with smaller closets and no attached bathrooms. They would make perfect childrens bedrooms. My mind starts to slip again. As we the three of us are standing in the third bedroom, Max clears his throat as if he's about to say something.
"You know… these other two bedrooms will be perfect for kids one day" he says smiling.
I can't hide the blush that rushes to my face, it's as if he's read my mind. It's not that I haven't thought about kids, it's that I have. Tobias and I haven't had that talk yet. Maybe we will now that Max has mentioned it. I know Tobias would be a good father, he's patient, kind and extremely protective. I again let my mind wander to a future in the home, a couple kids a happy family.
"You're right Max, three bedrooms is perfect" says Tobias.
"I'll give you guys a few minutes to talk, and then we can decide if you want to see the other places tonight" Max says and he leaves the room.
Tobias looks down and me eagerly. "What do you think Tris?" he asks.
I take a moment to look around the third bedroom before I answer him. "I think we're home" I whisper.
At this he engulfs me in a hug. He holds my hand and he walk down the stairs to find Max.
"We'll take it!" Tobias says, shaking Max's hand.
"I'll have the paperwork drawn up tomorrow, you can move in whenever but I suggest painting and adding some furniture first" he says with a low chuckle.
We walk home hand in hand, talking about nothing in particular. Staying away from anything deep. It isn't until we're both lying in bed that Tobias turns to me and I can tell something serious is coming next.
"Tris, I wanted to talk to you about something that Max said tonight, about the new place having three bedrooms. Is having kids something you want in the future?" he speaks with a hint of nervousness in his voice.
I had a feeling this talk was coming, and I'm happy that Max prompted it not me. That way if he doesn't want kids I won't look like the bad guy for bringing it up. I don't think he'll not want kids, but after the way his after abused him I can see him having some hesitations about starting a family.
"Honestly, yeah I see having a couple kids in my future. I don't exactly have a timeline or anything, but yes I think I want children. Do you?"
"I'm relieved to hear you say that. There are still days that I worry I will turn into my dad, but then I remind myself that I am not him and that I will actually love any child I help bring into the world."
"Tobias if I have learned anything about you in the last 5 years is that you will never turn into your father. You are much too kind, patient, loving and protective for that to ever happen." I say, leaning over to kiss him softly.
His eyes look at me, they are filled compassion. "Tris, I love you"
For a moment I can't breath or think. Of course I love Tobias, I think I have for a while now. "I love you too Tobias"
He wraps his arms around me and pulls me onto him. I press a kiss to his lips. I feel so loved in this moment. More than I ever have before. Our lips start moving in harmony and the passion between us grows quickly. His hands make quick work of the shirt I am wearing, easily pulling it over my head. His hands knead my breasts as I slip his pj pants off of his hips. He flips us over so he is on top and we finish removing each other clothing.
"Hmm what do you say we practice some of that baby making, we were just talking about" He says flashing me a sexy wink.
"Tobias… there's one more thing I should have told you. I don't want to start a family until I'm married.
"Well I'm sure that could be arranged" he says, causing me to blush. "Now where were we?" his lips dipping into my center.
We got in a lot of 'practice' before we were both too exhausted for another round. Sleep came easily for both of us, our minds full of love, dreams for our new home and the thought of babies. I dream of a baby boy with steel blue eyes that match tobias' and a little girl with my blonde hair.