Author's Note: Sorry I didn't update yesterday, I just couldn't think of a good chapter. I forced myself to get on here and write this, because of all the awesome people who have reviewed/favorited/viewed my story, it means so much to me. :) Enemies by Shinedown is all I listened to when I wrote this, but it doesn't relate to this chapter. :p
Tobias' POV
I walk back into the Pit, looking around to find that it is empty. Good.
I left last night after Tris told me she liked someone else, trying to clear my
mind on a train ride to visit my mother.
I finally decided to meet up with her after her sending me various messages, but unfortunately it didn't help me get my mind off of anything, it added more stress. I don't know whether I should stay in Dauntless or leave. There's nothing for me here besides Tris, and she likes some guy. I make a mental note to find out who that is.
I really don't wanna be with Christina, but I don't want to hurt her by just leaving. If I told her, though, she would ask why and then I would have to tell her about my past. Or just not say anything, and then she would hate me. That might make me feel less guilty, if she hated me.
"Four?" I hear a voice call, and I look up to find that it's Uriah.
I sigh, wanting to ignore him but I know I can't. Even though Tris doesn't like him, he likes Tris. And that's enough for me to dislike him.
"Hey, where were you man? Christina was looking all over for you! She was crying, man!" he's angry now, shouting at me.
I fight the urge to roll my eyes.
"I'll go find her. Do you know where she went?" I ask, clenching my fists to make sure they don't end up at Uriah's face.
Uriah crosses his arms. "Why should I tell you?" he barks.
I ignore him and push past him. If he wants me to search the whole compound to find her, fine. But I'm not beg him to tell me.
Uriah chases after me. "Wait! She's shopping with Tris," he admits.
I don't thank him, just keep walking in the direction of the store.
I open the doors and search the store, then catch a glimpse a head of dirty blonde hair.
"Hey. Is Christina here with you?" I ask.
Tris turns, startled, and then she's smiling. She walks towards me and hugs me, and now it's my turn to be surprised. Tris has never before shown any type of affection, and now she's hugging me?
"Yeah, she's in the dressing room. Where were you?" Tris asks, releasing me, but still has a smile plastered all over her face.
Why is she so happy to see me? So she doesn't have to shop with Christina anymore?
"I took a train ride. But as far as Christina is concerned, I was in the training room. Alright?" I question, my tone changing to Instructor Four.
She nods and grabs my wrist, leading me towards the dressing room.
After a few minutes of waiting Christina comes out wearing a very short, very tight black dress.
She does have many curves that Tris lacks, and she is so much prettier then Tris. But there's just something about Tris that I like. We share the same past.
I smile at Christina and stand to greet her but she doesn't move. Finally she comes at me and I feel a sting across my face. Did she just slap me?!
I stare at her, my mouth open, and from the corner of my eye I see Tris is holding back a laugh.
"That's for making me worry. Where were you?" she asks, finally hugging me.
I wrap my arms around her tightly. Even though I am using her for a cover-up, I feel bad for making her cry over my absence.
"I was in the training room," I reply, hoping she can't tell I'm lying.
Christina pulls away, looking confused.
"No, you weren't. We looked in there," she says. Then her eyes narrow and I know I'm caught.
I give her the 'we'll talk about it later' look, and turn to Tris.
"How did she get you to come shopping?" I ask, raising a brow.
Christina grins, as if she remembered something.
"Well, Uriah asked her on a date-" she's cut off by Tris.
"It wasn't a date," she mumbles. Christina rolls her eyes and Tris blushes.
"Uriah asked her to hang out and she lied and said she already promised she would go shopping with me. So I made her actually come," Christina explains.
I would've loved to see the look on Uriah's face when Tris turned him down. I hold back a smile and smirk at Tris.
"Oh, so you don't like Uriah? I tease.
The girls don't reply, and they're both staring at something with their mouths open in disbelief.
I turn to take a look and I see Uriah, standing there with a crushed expression on his face.
"Gee, thanks for telling me, Tris," Uriah says quietly, and then turns and walks out of the shop.
The expression on Tris' face is indescribable. I can tell she hates hurting people, especially her friends.
She excuses herself and chases after Uriah.
This can't be good.
Uriah's POV
I fume as Four walks into the shop. He thinks he's so cool, doesn't he? And then I feel guilty. I try to like him, I really do. But he just won't open up! I don't like that he's been hanging around Tris lately, either. He's with Christina, right? Or maybe he's cheating.
No, I tell myself. Tris wouldn't do that to Christina.
My curiosity takes over when I see Tris running up to hug him, and I ignore all the jealousy that also builds up.
I creep closer to the store and try to watch them, but I still can't hear them very well. I do hear bits and pieces, however.
"As far as Christina is concerned, I..." Four says, speaking quietly so I can't hear the last part.
What are they talking about? I sigh in frustration and walk quietly into the store, hiding behind some clothing racks.
"So, how'd she get you to go shopping?" Four asks Tris.
Christina grins at that. "Well, Uriah asked her on a date-" Tris cuts her off by explaining that it wasn't a date.
I bite my lip as Christina continues explaining.
"And she lied to him and said she already promised she would go shopping with me. So, I made her actually come,"
What? Tris lied? Hurt is suddenly everywhere, stabbing at my heart, my stomach, my head.
She lied to me? At this I step out of the racks and Tris and Christina notice me, but Four doesn't.
I tune out what Four says next. I'm too busy staring at Tris, hurt showing in my eyes.
"Gee, thanks for telling me, Tris," I mutter, and then turn and flee from the shop. When I reach my room, I hear footsteps behind me and Tris grabs my forearm, spinning me around.
"Uriah, I... I'm really sorry," she says. I hear the guilt and sincerity in her voice but I'm still mad.
"Why didn't you just tell me you weren't interested instead of lying?" I ask, feeling like crying. No. I will not cry now, when Tris is watching.
Tris looks up at me and sighs, looking at her hands.
"I didn't want to hurt you." she says.
I want to laugh. She didn't want to hurt me?
"It's a little too late for that, Tris," I snap.
Tris looks up, and I can tell she's angry now.
"Uri, I'm sorry! What do you want me to do? Would you rather me just pretend to like you? Would that make you feel better?" she yells, and then she apologizes.
I don't hear it. The truth is, I wouldn't want that. I just want Tris to be happy, even if I have to suffer.
I sigh. "It's alright. I just wish you would've told me. Can I ask you a question, though?"
Tris nods eagerly. "Anything at all,"
"Why don't you like me?" I ask. Tris flinches and I frown. I didn't mean for her to get hurt. I just want to know why she doesn't want me.
"The truth is, Uriah.. I... I like.." she mutters a name but I don't hear it.
Who does she like? I have to know.
"You like who?" I ask gently.
Tris doesn't meet my eyes when she replies.
"Four. I like Four." she replies.
Of course she does. Four gets everything. Everything! Rage burns me up like fire and it take every ounce of strength I have to not go over there and beat the crap out of Four. He took away Tris, my Tris.
I fake a smile. "Okay. Thanks for telling me," I answer, and she gives me a hug before leaving.
I can't do this anymore. I can't just pretend I'm alright when my life is falling apart. I might act fine on the outside, but on the inside I'm dying.
Author's Note: So, I don't think I made Uriah stick to his true character, but oh well, this is only a fanfiction. Thank you guys so much for all the reviews, keep them coming please! :) I don't know if I will update tomorrow, but hopefully I can make some time. :) They'll be more FourTris action in the next chapter. ;) Anyways, thank you guys so much for reading!
