HERE IT IS GUYS! . . .
CHAPTER 17 - FIRE PART 3 - TRIS
At some point, the ridiculous game of Truth or Dare ends. The group just sits huddled around the bonfire, sharing happy stories of happy times. I lay my head against Tobias' chest, enjoying the feeling of his chest vibrating against my cheek each time he speaks or softly laughs. The fire smolders warmly, enveloping us all in a sense of peace. Even Dauntless, who is always energetic, lays his head in Uriah's lap and closes his eyes. Tobias pulls me closer to him and pulls the blanket tighter around me.
I feel myself slipping away little by little. It started with a yawn or two, then my eyes drooping, and I finally closed my eyes and rested my head on Tobias' shoulder.
I open my eyes to the gentle sway of Tobias carrying me. My head is still on his shoulder, but his chest vibrates as he hums softly. It's one of Evelyn's beautiful lullabies.
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"Hey. Tris. Come on," a voice whispers into my ear. Who ever it is, their lips are tickling my ear. I smile a little at the feeling. "We're home, little girl."
Tobias opens his door and steps out to open mine. He steadies me with one hand so I don't fall over. His arm slips across my shoulders, holding me close. We silently walk hand in hand to my front door. I climb up two steps so that I am equally at his height.
"Thanks for everything tonight," I mumble. I reach out and brush a few pieces of loose hair that hang just over his forehead. He catches my hand in his and pulls me into his arms. I wrap my arms around his neck and breathe in the scent of his skin: like safety. I close my eyes and absorb the moment, pressing it into my memory.
And in that exact moment, I know that what Tobias and I have between us is not just some simple crush-liking-phenomenon. We may actually love each other. I pull away slowly and press my lips to his. He doesn't resist it at all. His hands slip around my waist, pulling me in closer and my hand tangles in his hair.
I love him.
I really do…