It felt good to sleep in knowing we were half way through initiation. I bolted upright almost knocking Tobias off the bed. I ran to the bathroom to shower...all I wanted to do was get to Abnegation. I let the water run down my back as my thoughts trailed to my dad...What would he say since I left? What would he say about Tobias?Would he recognize him and would he tell Marcus?
"B...Time to go!" Tobias shouted
I got dressed in a black long sleeve, camo boots and black jeans. I also left my makeup light. Looking in the mirror I thought 'wow guess that little Abnegation girl will always be there' as I walked out of the bathroom. Tobias looked up from the couch and laughed. Already knowing why he was thinking I acted shy which made him laugh more. We walked hand in hand to the train tracks. It always amazed me how Tobias memorized the train schedule. Not to long after I found myself bouncing on my heals and chasing a train. The ride to Abnegation was a short one cuddled up to Tobias. The gray houses came into view and we both jumped. All at once the childhood memories flooded back and I hit my knees.
"B...you ok?" Tobias said right there by my side.
"Yea...Sorry just a tad overwhelmed. I can see why you dont come back here." I responded getting back to my feet
"The great and powerful B thrown back?"
"Hush!" I playfully punched him in the sholder
A few rows back we came to number 9 and I sighed and knocked on the door. My mother answered the door and embraced me in a huge hug.
"Becca!" She smiled "Whos this? Please come in. ANDREW!"
That was when my dad walked in and my heart dropped. He hadnt changed at all...from the clothes he wore to that expression of just utter disappointment on his face. As usual when we had gatherings we all sat in the living room.
"Andrew, Becca has something to tell us." My mom started
" First off this is Four and he is my fiancee'. I want you both to be there. Dad I would really like you to be the one to give me to Four. Max, our leader, is going to be the master of ceremonies." I explained
"Four..." My father then turned his attention to Tobias, "Why do you look familure?"
"I try to avoid being remembered by Abnegation sir..." Tobias snapped
"Tobias! Tobias Eaton! I knew I recognized you and hearing you talk I know its you! Have you told Marcus!? He will be so happy..."
"No, with all do respect sir he cant know I was here. More so he cant know about me and B..."Tobias cut in
"I dont understand..."
" Please sir..."
"NO!" My father yelled; and he never yelled, "and further more I cant give you my blessing to marry my daughter. Your what...19? You do realize shes only 17!"He finished
"Dad..." I said
"NO BECCA I CANT LET THIS HAPPEN! ESP IF HE DOESNT WANT HIS OWN FATHER THERE! I FORBID IT!"
"Andrew..." My mother cut in
"Dad I am 17 and this is not my life anymore...I live a Dauntless life and you need to accept that...or dont...but I want you to respect his wishes."
"Becca...Im sorry...I cant..." He sighed
I was shocked and before I knew it I was running out the door and down the street crying. I knew I had to get back to the one place that made sense...Dauntless.
"Im sorry Mr and Mrs. Prior." Tobias said as he followed me out the door
We both jumped on the train together but I had forgotten he was with me and sank down to the floor. He sat next to me his arm around me rubbing small circles on my shoulder. He didnt speak nor did he look at me like a wounded puppy.
"Im sorry," I said through tears, "i really wanted my parents to see how happy I am and know I made the right decision." I finished
"B...they will be there. Their your family ...and if not all our friends will be there." He responded
"Your right...I love you."
"I love you."
The sun was setting as we pulled up to Dauntless. The rays of pink and oranges across the sky looked like flames and in that moment I was happy.
-Next day-
I awoke with Tobias looking peaceful. I loved this time because it was the only time he looked carefree and his age. I got dressed and headed to breakfast letting him sleep in. All our friends were at our normal table.
"Wheres loverboy?"joked Zeke
"I decided to let him sleep in..."
"Oh really..." A voice cut me off from behind and wrapped two strong hands around my eyes.
I jumped up and without thinking back kicked my attacker where it counts. I heard him fall to the floor in pain as i spun on my heals and went to punch his stomach...
"B..." I recognized the pain voice just in time
"Four..." I stopped right above his ribs, "oh my god I am so sorry..." I finished shrinking down beside him
"B its ok...Luckily I have been practicing with you so I know your punches." He winced getting back to his feet.
When breakfast was over we walked back to Tobias' but what we came in contact with neither of us were ready. Arms around each other, looking deeply into each others eyes, and just so in love we walked in only to be face to face with...Marcus. Both our arms dropped and Tobias froze.
"Why are you here!?" I spat
"Now, now, now Becca thats not how you teat your future father in law. Now Tobias Im a little offended I had to hear my only son was getting married from Andrew Prior and not from my son himself." Marcus spat back
" ITS B...AND HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO HIM! HOW DARE YOU SHOW UP HERE!" I grabbed Tobias' hand
"Watch it B...You wouldnt want to go putting your foot where it doesnt belong." Marcus slowly approached the two of us
Like it was nothing Marcus threw me aside and I hit the wall hard. My vision blackened as all I could do was watch a frozen Tobias.
"She will leave you. You dont deserve her...You think someone could ever love you? You dont deserve happiness." Marcus smirked
"Leave now or I will hurt you." Tobias said a little to calmly for me.
Knowing he was out numbered he left. Not before throwing another glare at me as I struggled to get back on my feet.