A/N Hello! How is everyone?
So this chapter will be more about Tris getting to know the girls as opposed to Four (don't worry, this story has plenty of fluff to come!)

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Divergent. Ergo, I am not Veronica Roth. Genius.

Tris POV

My phone screen lights up, showing Christina's name.
I pick up.
"Hello?"
"TRISSY! WE'RE GOING SHOPPING TODAY!"
"Of course! How could I forget?" I reply sarcastically through gritted teeth.
"You can't!" Christina squeals, not catching my tone. "Because I'm your bestie!"

I have a best friend now? Definitely not complaining.

"Yes, Christina. Goodbye."
I hang up, slightly annoyed, but can't help smiling as I walk out of the house. My phone buzzes. It's Caleb reminding me he stayed over at a friend's house last night. As I pull out of the driveway, I notice a tall figure a few metres away. I squint, and realise it's Four - or Tobias. I stop and wait until he reaches me, and then roll down the window, calling out, "Four!" He looks up from his shoes, surprised.
"Do you need a ride?"
"I thought you normally walked to school."
"Well, I'm lazy."
He half grins, and then opens the door, sliding in. "Thanks."

TIME SKIP

I wait impatiently by the main entrance for Christina, Marlene and Lynn. Soon, they appear, bringing with them another tall, slender girl. "This is Shauna," Christina says, offering no greeting. "She wasn't here yesterday, because she was still on holiday." Shauna smiles prettily. "Hi, Tris. I've heard a lot about you already."
"You have?"
She smirks. "Only good things."

"Let's go!" Christina squeals. "I'll ride with Tris, and the rest of you just follow her car. We're going to the mall!"
Lynn scowls, then looks at me, almost smiling but not quite.
"Don't try to get out of it. I've tried."
I raise my eyebrows.
"She's right," Christina interjects. "No matter how much you struggle."
I shake my head, laughing slightly and get into my car, Christina following me.

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"Right." Christina says briskly, like she's a businesswoman. "Shopping is an art, not a chore." She leads us into a shop called 'Amity 21'. "Shauna, go look for shoes for Tris."
"But you don't even know what size shoe I am."
Shauna looks at my feet with pursed lips. "Five and a half."
"How did you - "
"You've got narrow feet. Strappy heels, definitely. Probably black. Christina, colour coordinate. We'll meet back here in one and a half hours, ok?"
"Ok?" I venture.
Shauna disappears into the aisles of shoes. "Mar, look for an outfit for Lynn." Christina commands. "I'll take care of Tris." Marlene nods enthusiastically and drags Lynn towards the shirts.
"Hmm." Christina says, looking me up and down. I feel self conscious.
"I've got it!" she squeals, dragging me towards the dresses. "Why can't I just wear a shirt, like Lynn?" I complain.
"Because I said so."
I roll my eyes. This is going to be a long evening.

xXx

An hour later, I stand in front of the mirror in the changing room, staring at my reflection. I'm in a white dress that hugs my body up until the waist and then flows out, stopping just under my mid thigh. The skirt is scattered with tiny diamonds and stars and to go with it, Christina shoved me into the room with a brown fishtail belt. I stare at the mirror again. It does hugs my 'curves' (which, may I mention, don't really exist) but I still feel self conscious. It's too short. I sigh and step out, preparing myself for Christina's onslaught of squeals.

"OH. MY. GOD. You look gorgeous! We are so getting this."
"It's too short," I mumble, looking down.
"It's perfect! I've decided it for you, we are getting this. How much?"
I brighten up, hoping the dress will be too expensive for me to get, but my heart sinks when I read the price tag. It's only 20 dollars, because it's on sale.
Christina looks at me. "Well?"
I decide to lie. "It's 60 dollars. Too expensive."
She squints at me. "Stop lying."
"How did you kno-"
"You're biting the inside of your cheek. It's your tell." I stop biting the inside of my cheek.

"Fine." I scowl. "I'll get it." Christina smiles and claps her hands excitedly. "We've still got half an hour. That means it's shopping time for me!" I sigh in relief, knowing that my torture is over.
"Sit down," she waves. "I know what I want, I saw it last week." She disappears into the rows and soon comes back with a shimmery black dress, before heading into the changing room. Five minutes later, she comes out, looking amazing in the dress that enunciates her shapely curves. "Black wedges." she muses. "Yes. Black wedges."

By the time Christina finishes, Lynn, Marlene and Shauna are already at the meeting point. Shauna holds out a pair of white heels that wind up my legs, ending a few inches above my ankle. "I went back on the whole 'black' thing. Christina, what colour dress did you get her?"
"White."
"Good. I got shoes for everyone, not just Tris." She hands Lynn a pair of simple plain black flats. I see that Lynn is holding a creamy sweater and jeggings, and Marlene a pink lacy dress. Shauna also managed to find an outfit for herself, which is a dark blue miniskirt and a shimmery white tank top. Marlene is given a pair of salmon pink sandals, and Christina a pair of black wedges, just like she wanted.
We all pay for our clothes and shoes, and then leave the mall. After driving back home and saying goodbye to the girls,who I feel I know a lot better now after our trip, I collapse onto the bed smiling.

TIME SKIP

"Tris!" Four calls, giving me a smile that ignites the butterflies in my stomach. "Are you going to Uriah's party tonight?"
"Yeah, I was planning to."
"I'll see you there," he says almost hopefully.
I nod and head home, shaking off the feeling that Four is staring at me as I walk away.

Christina calls as soon as I get home.
"OK. I'm coming over in half an hour with the girls to get ready. Bye!" she says, hanging up and not giving me any time to say anything.

The doorbell rings earlier than anticipated. I open the door and Christina rushes in, dumping a pile of clothes into my hands.

"Let's go!"

A/N Hehe, now I've got you excited for the party... I hope? Anyway, I need some Truth or Dare suggestions so feel free to leave some in the reviews! I hope you enjoyed that. I'm sorry I haven't updated in what feels like ages, but school has started up and it's hard to write regularly and I'm doing the best I can. Next update in 1 to 2 weeks.

Songs listened to - Girls/ Girls/ Boys, Panic! At The Disco
-Death Valley, Fall Out boy ft. Tommy Lee

Have a good week!

~Joanna