Authors Note: I know, I know. You all must hate me by now for not posting or you never read this because you have given up hope in me as a writer. Let me tell you I would too. I too hate it when people don't finish stories or leave it at a cliff hanger. I will however try to end this story, even if it will take suuper long.
Disclaimer: Of course it is blatantly obvious I did not write Divergent seeing as it would have never been finished if I did.
Chapter 16
Previously:
Just as he walks past me I stretch out my arm and touch his hand with mine. That catches his attention.
He looks me in the eyes and holds on to my hand. Hard.
"Tris?"
In that moment, when I look into Tobias' eyes for the first time in what feels like forever, I can't do it anymore. I can't be brave, I can't be strong, but most of all I can't hold myself together anymore.
His blue irises travel over my face as my tears fall at a rapid pace over my cheeks. It has been six months since I have felt the warmth of his skin against mine. Such a long time since I have even considered what it would be like if everything just was better again. Of course it is not better. Even though I have made my presence known to Tobias, my initial problem has not disappeared. I have not changed anything. Nothing at all is different than it was merely a few seconds ago.
"WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL STIFF!" Eric bellows from two steps ahead. His eyes are fiery with rage. All his kindness, that he did not really posses, is now gone.
Tobias' head shoots up, first now really noticing our company after initially being very focused on me. Which is not really weird seeing as his girlfriend just magically raised from the dead. But hey everybody needs some action in their life. His hole body stiffens and all his muscles are greatly defined. I really missed seeing him anything other than depressed and sad.
"You." he says to Eric, not able to form any other words for the time being. "You unbelievable bastard" he strides slowly towards him. "Kidnapping. Taking hostages. Are. You. Kidding. Me" fury seething of every word. "I knew you were low Eric, but this fucking low."
Then he surprises me. He takes my hand and runs away. Away from Eric whom I was sure he would beat senseless. He runs as fast as he can griping onto my hand like it's his lifeline, dragging me along. Together we cut corner after corner, through so many hallways I can't keep count. Until finally we stand hand in hand in front of a big heavy metal door, leading to someplace I have never been before.
"I missed you so much Tris. I missed you so so much and I love you." I whimper, finally remembering that I was crying. "We will be alone soon and I WILL make Eric pay, but first there is something we need to do" he says pointing at the door in front of us. I nod not really sure what else to do.
As Tobias opens the door I find myself being nervous for what might come. What would be so important we needed to come here immediately. The door is heavy and makes a lot of noise when pulled open. However when I see what hides behind it I am astonished. 50 people are gathered around a person speaking. I see Uriah and Christina mixed inn with other familiar faces in the crowd.
"Excuse everyone" Tobias yells. Almost all 50 heads turn to us. Some immediately recognizing me and gasping or looking at me in awe. Others whisper or ask the person next to them what is going on. When Christina's eyes fall on me she screams so loud I am positive I saw someone cover their ears. She runs up to me and almost crushes me into a hug. "Look whom I ran into in the hallway." Tobias finished his sentence with a triumphant smile on his face.
After being at what turned out to be a rebellious group for about two hours Tobias decided to take me home to him and let me rest, which I of course was happy to oblige to. The rebellious group turns out to have been started a long time ago, however the amount of followers escalated pretty quickly after my supposed death. This was because no one seemed to believe I died a natural or normal death.
I for one am glad to say a large portion of my friends and acquaintances are involved in this group and I got to see them today. Yet after a while I got really exhausted. In addition the memory and fear of Eric keeps haunting me. I'm afraid he will find me and hurt me, or Tobias for that matter. Actually him hurting Tobias would be worse.
When we get to the apartment we both lie down on his bed. He holds me close keeping our bodies in as much contact as possible. I wouldn't have it any other way right now. He keeps repeating the words "safe" and "home" sweetly in my ear. Softly reassuring me and helping me ease up a bit, because I have always felt safe in his presence.
I have no idea what will happen tomorrow or any other day in the future for that matter, however I do know that I have found my way back home. Somehow I am where I belong again, not locked up somewhere my mind or body can not escape. That is the only thought occupying my brain when I am lulled to sleep by a combination of Tobias' steady heartbeats and his deep breaths. For right now I am safe.
I love you all my dear readers and this is not the end. I just don't know when the next chapter will be up.
