A/N: Hey guys! I'm really sorry for the lack of updates but you're just going to have to bear with me right now. It's a bad time of year because I'm stressing over exams and such. I'll try to update as much as possible but it's hard… But I have some exciting news! I'M GOING TO BOOKCON IN NEW YORK CITY! GUYS. Okay, so some authors going include Cassandra Clare, Veronica Roth, John Green, Rick Riordan, Marie Lu, and others. YOU DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND MY EXCITEMENT. The only one of those doing a signing is Cassandra Clare so I'm going to get City of Heavenly Fire signed! It's on May 31 and go to for more information if you're interested! On another note, I think reader of the week this week will be imnopansycake, thank you for your long sweet review!

Tobias' POV

I watch Tris' reaction as she reads the note. Her eyes grow huge and her jaw drops. She slowly puts her hands by her side, the note still clutched in one of them. We stare at each other for a moment before Tris finally breaks the silence, "What are you going to do?"

I swallow hard and realize how dry my mouth has gone. "I guess I'll have to go to Java Jones at 6pm," I manage to choke out.

Tris studies my face for a moment, then nods slowly. She throws her arms around my neck and buries her face in my chest. "I'm so sorry, Tobias," She murmurs.

I rub her back gently and kiss the top of her head. "Do you want me to go with you?" She asks.

I contemplate the possibility for a minute. If Tris goes, the person who wrote the note could be very angry. Then again, Tris keeps me calm and I'm going to need her there or I might lose it. "I'm not sure," I respond at last.

Tris bites her lip for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. "How about I sit at a table and you pretend like I'm not there? That way I'll still be nearby so I can hear what's going on and I'll be there if you need me."

I nod slowly. "Okay. But you have to wear sunglasses and a hat or something. I don't want a chance of you being recognized. This is my problem, Trissy, not yours and you can back out at any time."

She smacks my chest, "Tobias Eaton, I love you and your problems are my problems. Do not say that. Now, let's go. It's already 4:30."

She grabs my hand and laces our fingers together. I squeeze her hand tightly and we walk to the car.

xXx

We stop by the house and throw our belongings inside. Then, we get back in the car and head to Java Jones. I can't stop the slight shake of my hands in my lap. This whole situation cannot possibly end well. How am I even supposed to know who wrote the note once I get there? What do they want from me?

"Tobias," Tris says worriedly, snapping me out of my reverie. "It'll be okay. I'm always right here for you." I nod gratefully and force a small smile.

We finally reach Java Jones about 5:30. Tris turns the car off and slips on a pair of sunglasses. She then slips a grey beanie over her head. I breathe out deeply as I open the car door and climb out. I walk to Tris and grab her hand, and we make our way inside together. We walk to a small table in the corner of the place.

I lean down and kiss Tris lightly on the lips. "I love you, Trissy. So much," I whisper.

"I love you too, Tobias. I'm right over here if you need me." And with that, she gives me one last peck on the lips and sits down at the table.

I slowly make my way to an empty table by the door and sit down so I can see everyone walking in the door.

About ten minutes later, a figure walks in and begins to saunter towards me. My leg begins bouncing under the table in nervous anticipation. When the figure finally sits down in front of me, I look up, only to see Brooke. The same Brooke that harassed Tris last year.

"I'm not in the mood right now, Brooke. Go away," I mutter, not wanting to put up with her ridiculous flirting at the moment.

"Well, Tobias, is that any way to talk to a lady?" She says with a wide evil grin.

I clench my teeth and barely refrain myself from telling her she is not even remotely close to being a lady. "So, you're the one trying to ruin my life?" I breathe out through my clenched teeth.

"Hmm…" She murmurs, tapping her chin. "Yes, I suppose so."

I clench my fists. "How do you even know my story?"

She shrugs nonchalantly, "My dad is a cop."

"Just tell me what the hell you want from me," I say, breathing heavily.

"Now, that's an easy one. Break up with Tris and date me, and I'll keep your secret to myself," Brooke tells me, smirking.

All the anger floods out of me in a nanosecond. Break up with Tris? I could never do that. "Are you stupid? I can't break up with Tris. I live with her, for crying out loud. And I would never date you, you're repulsive."

Brooke doesn't even look remotely offended. "Now now, Tobias," She begins to reprimand me. "Is that any way to talk to me? I could easily tell everyone your precious secret and ruin you. I don't have to take your crap. So you better start being nice to me. That would be wise."

I bite back my sarcastic remark about her being wise. "How do you suppose I break up with a girl that I happen to live with?" Not even that it's an option, really.

She shrugs, acting without a care in the world, "Figure it out. Call me when you're ready for a first date." She flings a notecard on the table and walks out of the coffee shop.

I grab the notecard and roughly shove it in my pocket. I get out of the chair and walk towards Tris. She's already standing up and she runs into my waiting arms.

"Tobias, it's okay. I understand," She mumbles into my chest, hot tears falling down her cheeks.

My eyebrows knit together in confusion but I notice people staring at us. "Come on, Trissy. Let's get home, then we'll talk."

A/N: I hope you enjoyed that, lovelies! Please, let me know what you think. I've been deprived of reviews, just as you guys have been deprived of updates. Anyway, I already started the next chapter and hopefully, it'll be up within a couple of hours. I hope this chapter and the next will make up for my lack of updates. Thank you for reading and don't forget to review! I love y'all!