Chapter Five
After sleeping through the night in Tobias' strong arms, the pain from the lump on my head has died down to a slight ache that's barely noticeable.
I roll over to find those deep blue eyes I know and love staring at me with a slight smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"How do you feel?" he asks softly, his voice still heavy with the remnants of sleep.
"Much better. What do you want to do today?" I ask in reply, hoping he'll say something about Christmas. I'm starting to like this holiday. It's just what I need to get over yesterday's encounter with Al.
"We could go Christmas shopping if you want to…" he states, almost as if it's a question.
"I would love to go Christmas shopping with you," I smile, glad he thinks so similarly to myself.
"Well, go get ready, I'll go grab us some breakfast," he responds, giving me a crooked smile.
*Look! Look at all of the time lapses! Don't you love time? I do!*
After we both had showers and had a breakfast consisting of cereal, muffins, juice (for me), and coffee (for Tobias), we were ready to head out to the Pit.
Our fingers interlocked, we walked down the hallway of our floor towards the elevator, stealing meaningful stares from each other once in a while.
As the elevator descends, I notice the happy, smiling Tobias disappear to be replaced with the expressionless, intimidating mask that is Four. Some girlfriends would mind, but I don't. I know who he really is beneath the mask, and that's all that matters.
We walk into the Pit and immediately I know I need to get Christina a gift before she appears for her daily shopping trip. I tug Tobias along and head towards the makeup store, knowing exactly what I'm going to get her.
A few minutes we walk out, and I've bought Christina some sort of makeup palette. The lady that worked in the store was raving about its variety of colors and uses. I tuned her out for the most part, not really caring. If it's makeup Christina will love it.
Tobias pulled me into one of the darker looking stores, muttering something about getting something for Zeke. It doesn't take Tobias that long before he's found something for Zeke. It appears to be some sort of movie. Upon seeing my questioning glance, Tobias elaborates.
"It's this movie from forever ago, Zeke has been going on and on about it," he states. Makes sense. Tobias pays more attention to what people want than anyone would expect.
We visit a few more stores and have managed to purchase gifts for all of our friends. We bought Shauna a simple jewelry set with black stones of some sort in it. Marlene's getting a new sweater, with Lynn receiving a knife and some ammo for her favorite gun. Uriah's gift is a book entitled Candor or Dauntless: The Ultimate Guide to Winning. Lauren will be receiving a new black, leather skirt from one of Christina's favorite stores. Will is getting a black button down that will take his Erudite style habits and transform them into
We stop in the seasonal store once more to pick up some wrapping paper and other supplies before heading back to the apartment.
Once we get back to the apartment, we gather our gifts and wrapping supplies in front of the tree and get to work. Tobias grabbed the CD player and put in a Christmas album, this one is titled Christmas and is apparently by someone named Michael Bublé.
With the calming tones of Christmas songs flowing throughout the apartment, I grab Christina's present and begin to wrap. Laying her palette on a sheet of shiny black paper with pearly white snowflakes. Luckily, her gift is flat and rectangular, making it easy to wrap. Once I've securely taped the wrapping paper down, I place a sparkly, silver bow in the upper right hand corner of the box.
Not bad, I think to myself. I look over at Tobias and find that he has an adorable look of concentration on his face. After taking a moment to admire how precious he is, I grab another gift and start wrapping.
After cutting, wrapping, taping, and garnishing the gifts, our task is finished and we place the gifts under the tree. Throwing away any trash, I retrieve us some hot cocoa and sit with Tobias on the couch. He places one arm around my shoulder, pulling me into his side, while placing his feet on the coffee table in front of the couch. I tuck my feet beneath my knees and cuddle into his side, appreciating the warmth and comfort it provides.
Sighing with content, I softly say to him, "I love you," with a small smile pulling at the corners of my mouth.
"I love you, too," he smiles, leaning in for a kiss.
As our kisses grow more passionate, I'm even more confident that I love him more than I ever thought was possible. Pulling away before things can get too heated, I smile up at him with kiss bruised lips and lean into his shoulder. We drift off together on the couch, wrapped in each other's arms and love.
A/N: Woo, FourTris fluff! I thought fluff would be a nice calm after (and before… muahahaha) the storm. Do you guys want another fluff chapter after this or an angsty chapter? Your choice, I'm just here to write. ;) Thanks so much for all of the kind reviews, follows, and favorites! You guys are wonderful! Sorry I didn't get to post another chapter yesterday, I had a massive headache and seriously slept the night away. Suggestion: if you like Christmas music, check out Michael Bublé. He has an incredible voice. Alright, that's all for today! Please review, they make my day! Love you, beautiful people! xx, chrissym453