Tris POV
I woke to my alarm today, an hour later than normal, and smiled thankfully at the lay-in that I'd got. Today would be simple and boring. Tobias was going to do most of the talking, so there was almost no point in me going, but I decided to anyway. We were going to have the afternoon off, and I was going to the control room with Tobias to do a little extra work towards my leadership.
It doesn't take me long to get ready for work today, the fence doesn't require anything extra, so once I've showered and applied some light make up, I put a dress on, which clings to my figure, light curves and flat, muscly stomach. It's tight around my thighs too, which it reaches about half way down, but it's still flexible for me to run wearing.
Once I'm ready, I head to the cafeteria and grab four muffins, two for me, two for Tobias, and head off to his room.
He's making the most of the late start, and is still asleep in bed so, grinning; I slipped into the bed next to him, tugging at the covers so that I could cover myself with them. It didn't take long for Tobias stir and realise I was there, he arm gently slid around my waist, pulling me towards him. When I was close enough I kissed the tip of his nose, and he smiled slightly, eyes still shut.
"Morning sleepy," I say quietly, his eyes squint open.
"Morning beautiful," he smiles, I smile and wrap an arm around him. "What time is it?"
"You've still got 15 minutes or so before you have to get up," I laugh, he smiles and pulls me closer, nuzzling into my shoulder. I smile and kiss his forehead, "Go back to sleep, I'll wake you up when you need to get up." He doesn't reply, and I gently play with his hair.
Tobias and I were in the training room with five minutes to go before the initiates arrived. We weren't doing any fitness today, that could wait for tomorrow, so we relaxed for ten minutes as the initiates slowly ambled in. Everyone made it, just, and we headed to the train. Tobias and I were first on, standing at the front of the carriage as the initiates stood at the back in their friendship groups, chatting amiably between each other.
I watched the largest group, Becca, Grace, Athena, Daniel and Nadia, and sighed. I was almost sure at least one of them wouldn't make it, and it'd be horrid to split them up. We both leant against the side of the carriage, keeping a distance so no one else realised. We didn't speak at all, but sometimes glanced at each other and smiled. I want to ask what he was thinking about, but the silence is almost comforting, so I don't.
It takes another thirty minutes for us to get to where we had to jump, and Tobias called out to them all, so they knew when to. I jumped first, landing on my feet and running a few paces before turning to watch the others all jump out. I could tell they weren't used to this; some still stumbled or fell. I stood waiting a few metres away, and once they'd all composed themselves, they'd all gathered around me, and Tobias walked around to stand next to me.
"As you know, we're going to the fence. While the guards will not be searching us, they will still be keeping an eye on us. If any of you initiates try anything while we're up there, you'll be Factionless." He turned and started walking. I didn't want to walk away from him, but someone needed to be at the back of the group, otherwise people would just try and skip the activity.
We walk at a steady pace, comfortable for those with injuries and those without. My bruises from my fight with Uriah a few days ago had pretty much healed. They healed quicker now, my body having gotten used to them. Jay appeared behind me, and I scowled. If Tobias saw him continually talking to me, he'd start to suspect something that wasn't real. I may've said I didn't want to marry yet, but I still love him enough that if he thought something was happening and broke up with me it'd break my heart.
He walked silently along with me for a while before I finally turned to him. "What do you want, Jay?"
"Nothing, just to walk with you," he shrugged next to me. I felt the back of his hand against the back of mine, and promptly withdrew my hand, wishing that I'd warn trousers with pockets rather than a dress, without pockets…
"Walk with the other transfers, initiate," I said.
"What if I want to walk with you?" He asked, I scowled, staring instead at the back of Tobias's head. He was talking with Becca, Grace and Nadia, smiling every now and then. He glanced back to me at one point; I smiled to let him know I was alright, but caught the glare he sent at Jay.
"Back with the transfers, Jay." I said again. He rolled his eyes this time, turning to me, and pressed his lips to mine.
Tobias' POV
Becca, Grace and Nadia were all talking around me, not to me specifically, not until Becca pointed out that Jay was hanging back to talk to Tris. I scowled, and turned round to watch them for a moment. Tris smiled at me, so I knew she was okay for now, but I still glared at Jay. I turned back and smiled gratefully at Becca. "Thanks."
"You may not want to say that yet," Becca said, I frowned, and glanced round again. Jay had turned to face Tris. I watched as he pressed his lips to hers. Anger and jealousy boiled in me, that I hadn't felt for such a long time, and without thinking, I surged towards Tris and Jay.
I saw Tris force Jay off of her, her hand promptly connecting with his jaw. I felt some relief flood through me, clearing the jealousy from my mind. Without glancing towards Tris, I went straight up to Jay, swinging my arm out. My fist connected with his temple, and he fell to the floor unconscious.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
Tris POV
My eyes went wide when he kissed me, and my first thought was Tobias. A second later I'd pushed Jay off, and he stumbled backwards, gaping at me. I didn't wait for him to say anything, my fist swiftly connected with his jaw. I was about to walk towards him, but my eyes caught movement, and I glanced at Tobias. I was going to say something too him, but the anger in his eyes scared me. I thought, for a moment, that he was coming towards me, but his eyes were fixed on Jay. I turned to the side so I didn't have to watch him. This side of Tobias scared me. I'd never tell him that though.
I heard a fist connect with something, and a gently thud – he'd knocked Jay out. It didn't surprise me, but it didn't mean it was a nice thought.
I felt his hand gently touch my shoulder, and I turned to glance at him. His eyes met mine, and he smiled slightly. His eyes still flaming slightly, but he had calmed. I swallowed loudly, about to speak, but he got there first.
"Are you alright?" he asked, his voice was gently. I nodded.
"I'm fine. You're not angry at me?" I asked, he shook his head.
"You pushed him away and hit him, I know you didn't want him there…" He smiled. Without thinking I wrapped my arms around him, and his arms slowly went around my waist. He bent his head down and whispered into my ear, so the initiates couldn't hear, "Besides, I know you love me, and I love you. He'd only want you for what you wouldn't give him." I smile, about to kiss him, but he pulls away. I frown as he does so, before realising the initiates are around us.
"Jay stays here." He says, glaring at his body on the floor. "The rest of you can continue towards the gate." Tobias walked back to the front of the group, Becca, Nadia and Grace still walking alongside him. This time though, Daniel walked alongside me.
"Can I ask you something?" He asks after a few minutes silence. I nod for him to continue. "I… When… How did you and Four get together?" he eventually completes the question. I smile at the thought.
"I can't tell you all of it; a lot of it's personal." I said, he nodded anyway, "He was my trainer last year-"
"You only trained last year!" He gaped, I laughed.
"Come on, I don't look older than that, do I." He shrugged; I smiled in appreciation of the comment. "Well, during my initiation there'd just be small touches between us as he helped me to improve my fighting. I was low ranked at the end of the stage, but I knew that it was possible for me to rise, only I rose up the ranks too quickly, almost straight to first, and that created a jealousy between my fellow initiates and I, though several of them didn't like me anyway. Three of them…" I pause, deciding not to say the complete truth, "Three of them wanted to dispose of me, but Four came to the rescue, one of them is now dead," another pause, "suicide," I add bitterly, "one of them was injured badly, the other works on the gate. I won't say who.
"Well, Four and I grew closer after that. I liked him anyway, but he looked after me, and told me how to act so that it didn't happen again. He saved my life." I sighed, "The day after we were about to start stage 3, well, 4 for you, and I had some… problems," I say. Although Max wasn't against it, the word Divergent was still dangerous. "Tobias showed me how to get passed them, and at the same time taught me about him. From there, we were relaxing, and it just happened." He smiled at the story. We'd reached the gate now, and I gave the soldier we walked past a nod.
"Sounds like quite the story," he smiled at me. I nodded, glancing at Tobias. We still had a few flights of stairs to go up.
"So, what about you and Becca then?" he lowers his eyes to the ground, blushing slightly. "Don't be ashamed. Love is something to make you happy about, not bring you down."
He smiled gratefully, "Well, I like her, lots, but I don't know if she does, so I was looking for a way to find out, or to help her, so I know she'll see me." I laugh slightly.
"I think she likes you already, Daniel, but be patient. You're not even finished with the second stage yet, you don't want to push it too fast, especially since she was Abnegation." He nods.
"Thanks Six." I smile at him, before signalling for him to speed up a little.
"Four'll be waiting if we don't get their soon, and that'll be a bad idea," he speeds up at that, and we catch up just as they reach the top. Tobias glances at me, and I give him another 'I'm okay' smile, so he starts talking. I don't pay attention; I just look out over the fields, still wondering what's beyond.