A/N I'm back, with a new chapter! I know I've been away for some time, but I hope you guys enjoy and I'm sorry for my absence. Also, thank you so so so much if you sent me supportive messages, you know who you are. It meant so much that people cared. Thank you x

Tris POV

I'm sitting in English class taking notes when I feel something sharp jab my back.
I turn around to see Lauren scowling at me. She holds up four fingers and then points to herself. I roll my eyes and turn back around, knowing what she's saying. She's only said it five times over the past week.
I'm unsure of the status of my relationship with Tobias. We kissed yesterday, and I haven't seen him today yet because this is the one class I don't have with him.
"Tris, are you paying attention?" Mr David says sharply. I snap back to attention.
"Bitch," Lauren whispers in my ear. I will myself not to snap back 'whore' and sink to her level, instead gritting my teeth and looking back at the teacher and saying, "Sorry, Mr David."
"Just don't do it next time," he says, his eyes softening.
Molly, who is sitting in front of me - yes, unfortunately, I'm quite literally sandwiched in between two sluts - turns around and mouths, 'Teacher's pet.'
I ignore her and continue taking notes.

5 minutes before the end of the lesson, my phone buzzes. I check it discreetly underneath the table.
Meet me behind gym in 10 minutes - Tobias
Why would he want to - oh.
Sure.

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I sling my backpack over my shoulder and make my way out the classroom, careful to avoid Lauren and her group of minions. It takes a few minutes to get to the gym. When I turn the corner, Tobias is already there waiting. I approach him nervously.
"Hi," he says.
"Hi." I look down, shy.
I'm surprised when he pulls me into a hug. He feels strong and warm and sure, his arms wrapped around me - not overbearing, like Peter's, but protective and safe.
He pulls away and dips his head, his forehead touching mine. His warm breath fans on my face.
I raise my head so our eyes meet. I close my eyes.
His soft lips touch mine.

I am on fire.

It feels so right - this is right. There is electricity running through my veins. I have never felt so alive - so wide awake and sleepy all at once. It is a sweet kiss, and I try to put all the emotions I only save for him into it.
Eventually, we pull away for breath. We stare into each others' eyes for a few minutes.

'That was a nice greeting,' I chuckle.
'Oh, so all that was was nice?' He feigns hurt and holds his hand to his heart.
'Yep. Not good enough.'
'Oh, OK then. What about this?'

He pulls me closer and leans forward so his lips barely touch mine. I try to steal the kiss but he moves away and instead just pecks my cheek.
'Hey! No fair,' I say. 'You can't tease me!'
'But I can,' he smirks.
'Fine. Then I'm leaving.'
'Fine then.'
'I will.'
'OK then.'
We stare at each other for a few seconds and then simultaneously burst into laughter.
'I will, then.' I say through giggles. I turn away and begin walking to my next class.
'Wait!' he says.
'Hah! Got you,' I say. He doesn't reply, instead coming towards me and pulling me into a dizzying kiss, this time more powerful and passionate. By the time he pulls away, I am left breathless and shocked.
'See you after school!' he smirks, and walks away, leaving me standing behind him.

Asshole.

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I walk out of Science, texting Tobias.
Will be at car in 5 minutes
OK. See you there x

I smile as I pocket my phone, sling my backpack over my shoulder and begin walking towards the car park. But I don't get very far.
I feel a hand clamp my shoulder. A hand with perfectly manicured nails that I can feel sharply digging into my shoulder. Instinctively, I whip round into a fighting stance.
'Oh, my god, Tris. You don't have to be so... violent. Guys don't like that.' Lauren's minions laugh dumbly behind her.
'How would you know?' I spit.
'Oh, you'd be surprised,' she smiles venomously at me. 'Four might be impressed, but he won't in time. Not with... me around.'
'You don't even know his real name.' I counter, suddenly protective of my new relationship with Tobias.
'Right, and you do,' she says dismissively. 'Nobody knows his real name. But rest assured, that will change. I have my ways of convincing people.'
'You mean, sleeping with them.' I snort. Her minions fall silent.
Lauren turns red. 'Oh, that's it!' she shrieks. 'It's on! I bet you that I'll get together with Four before you do.'
I feel my phone buzzing in my pocket.
'Yeah, right.' I say, sarcastic. 'He specifically said he would never be interested in you.'
'THAT WILL CHANGE!' she shrieks.
He's already with me.

'Fine. Saturday night, at the bowling alley. Whoever kisses him first wins the bet.'
I consider it. Is it worth playing such an immature game with somebody like Lauren? It's a matter of pride on my part.
I tilt my chin up. 'Fine.'

As I walk away, my phone slips out of my back pocket. The screen lights up. Lauren swoops in, her eyes widening as she turns on my screen and sees Tobias' messages.
'What is this?' she shrieks.
'Where are you? Worried x,' she reads out.
'Missing you, come quick xx,' she continues.

'What?!' she screams. I walk up to her, grab her wrist, twist it and grab my phone out of her hand, then dial Tobias' number. He picks up immediately. I click on speakerphone.
'Tris? Where are you? I've been waiting for ten minutes and I got really worried.'
'Hi, Four. Calm down, I have an explanation. I have quite a story for you.'
'What happened? Are you OK?' he asks, sounding stressed out.
'Calm down,' I repeat. 'I'll tell you in the car. See you.'
'OK,' he replies, his voice softening. 'See you.'

I shake my head at Lauren and walk away.

A/N How was that? I know I've been away for quite a while, so my writing might not be up to scratch, but I tried my best :) If you read my last update, you'll know updates will be less frequent now. However, it's the summer holidays for me, so I have more time on my hands which means I'll be writing better and more. I hope you guys have a good day. And please message me if you need support or someone to vent to or just someone to listen. I will always be here. PM, DM on my instagram or Kik me at .fall. I love you all.

Songs listened to:

- Save Me A Spark, Sleeping With Sirens
- The (Shipped) Gold Standard, Fall Out Boy
- That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed), Panic! At The Disco