I had this written like... last week, I thought I posted it! D: I got confused because I posted the Beta request as chapter 11 .
I am so sorry! HOWEVER - Good news, you'll get two chapters tonight!
Chapter 11:
Two days after getting Blaze, he had really settled in well. Him and Rose had become great friends, but neither of them really liked Marlene's new kitten. Marlene had said she was going to get one - Uriah was not fond of the idea – but she had done it anyway. Uriah ended up spending most of dinner talking about all the funny and cute things the kitten did. Uriah actually used the words 'cute' at one stage. They'd gotten a little black fluff ball, because Marlene had gotten it without asking him she let Uriah name him; He ended up calling him Jack, after a liquor we have in Dauntless – Uriah's favourite.
Today I would accompany Max to the faction meeting at the Hub. Earlier we had the leadership meeting, the main topic of conversation was the pets. We had discussed that they had been fairly successful, there were only a few complaints – though they were mainly from people that wanted a cat or dog that didn't live in an appropriate apartment with direct access to the courtyard.
Each of the leaders had handed Max formal reports with issues they may want brought up at the afternoons faction meeting. To be honest I was excited for this meeting, however, I was also afraid. This would be the first time seeing my father since I chose to leave him and my mother at the choosing ceremony, only minutes after my brother had deserted them for a faction they despise. I had no idea how he would react to seeing me, he might be able to forgive me, it's also very possible he will yell at me or even act as if he doesn't even know me.
Then there's Marcus; the man that had caused so much fear and agony to the person I loved the most. I'll have to sit there and listen to him as if I don't want to rip out his throat and see him suffer a long, painful death. I have never felt this intense hatred towards anyone - not even Peter who humiliated me, ridiculed me and attempted to end my life. It's different when it's someone you love getting hurt, to see someone as strong as Tobias be so scarred - mentally and physically – by his own father. I will have to find a way to ignore the fact that I loath the man to the deepest corners of my heart.
It was 1:41pm, I have been waiting at the train tracks for ten minutes for Max. I did not want to be late, I don't want to disappoint Max, I have to prove that I could do this job and that I can do it well. Tobias had helped me to memorise the train schedule and the train would be arriving at 1:43pm exactly. It would be an eight minutes ride to the Hub, we would be nine minutes early. I had already calculated everything; I just hoped the trains were running on time, if they were ever out it was only by a minute or two though.
I could hear the sound of the train horn echoing through the still air, at the same moment I felt a presence accompanying footstep behind me.
"Miss Prior." Max says as he comes to stand beside me, with a nod and a smile. I smile politely in response.
"Just in time." I say as we walk over to the train tracks, the train rounds the corner coming into view, and we start jogging. It's a fascinating sight to see Max board the train, I have never seen it done with such precision and grace – he has had many years of practice.
"It would be wise of you to simply observe today," He begins to explain. "It's like our leadership meeting here at Dauntless, just on a larger scale. Depending on issues Dauntless wishes to rise will depend on who will accompany you. Some of the other leaders will sometimes come, but today we don't have much to discuss. Erudite and Abnegation will often bring their entire council; Amity will sometimes bring half the faction. It changes every week." He continues.
"Okay." I respond, taking on all the new information. He hands me a writing pad and a pen.
"It would be wise to always bring a notepad to write down what is discussed, just in case you forget. Today, I'd like you to write down all the key points addressed." He instructs me. This is all becoming a bit too real. I look out the open doorway and I can see the buildings becoming higher, the city beginning to tower over us, we're almost at the Hub.
It is not long before Max and I are jumping out to the entrance of the Hub. There are people from all factions coming in and out of the building, displaying the traits they've been taught. That's when Max turns to me and grins, letting out a soft chuckle.
"Race you to the door." He says with a wink and breaks into a run. I laugh and chase after him. Everything has been so formal lately, it was beginning to seem like Max didn't even belong to Dauntless. This burst of adrenalin and competition, the joy and exhilaration in the small challenge; it was so Dauntless.
Max is much taller than me, with much longer strides, he beats me – though only by a few seconds. We are both out of breath and laughing when we reach the door.
"Good try." He comments, patting my shoulder.
We head over to the elevator, a group of Abnegation allow us to get on before them, I remember being on the other side of this. I definably prefer this side, I have places to be. We get off on the 11th floor – I commit that to memory – The elevator doors open and we are welcomed directly into a enormous meeting hall. It takes up the entire floor, there are enough seats to sit almost the entire population of the city. It has luscious red carpeting and expensive wooden seating and other accents including five podiums for each faction. It is daunting to think that I may stand behind that and speak one day soon, daunting but exhilarating.
Max leads us over to the Dauntless section, easily identified by the Dauntless flames blazing the podium. We both sit the desk situated behind the podium, only large enough to seat eight. It is then that I let my eyes wander, it's easy to spot the Abnegation. My eyes immediately settle on my father - he is seated behind his podium, at the desk like Max and I - his eyes are trained on me. His face shows shock, hurt and... joy? I can't decipher what he is feeling. As I stare at him, my face is blank, until a small smile begins to tug at my lips. It doesn't reach my eyes, my eyes portraying my guilt and sadness. An apologetic smile, a smile to say 'I'm sorry I left you, please forgive me, I still love you', I don't know if he will be able to get that just from my facial expression.
"Faction ambassadors, please take your places at your podiums." A frail abnegation man calls. Max stands, turning to smile and nod to me, before approaching his podium. This is when my eyes are pulled back to the Abnegation, I feel a writhing fury burn within me, hatred I have never experienced. Marcus; it's so much more infuriating to see his face, it takes all on my will power to remain in my seat, to refrain from going over to him and forcing him to endure the pain he put Tobias through for so many years. I see Tobias' fear landscape in my mind; "Tobias" Marcus says, clutching a belt around his fist. "This is for your own good." Tobias' fear, dread and panic flood out of him and there's nothing I can do about it.
How could Marcus be so heartless and so cruel? My anger is easily apparent on my face as I glare in Marcus' direction, wishing I could cause him the agony he deserves to feel.
"Abnegation." The frail abnegation man encourages.
"Abnegation has few issues to raise today." Marcus speaks. His voice makes me sick, it makes the hatred burn red hot, blistering any composure I had. My body is shaking, It almost shocks me the reaction I have to simply seeing and hearing this pathetic, cruel man.
I am so lost in fury, I almost forget the reason I am forced to be in his presence. I look down at the notepad and imagine it is not Marcus that is speaking.
"We wish the mention that we believe Dauntless is becoming too violent with the Factionless." My head shoots up to him; he's criticising Dauntless? I have to grip the table to remain seated.
"Dauntless, do you wish to rebut?" The frail abnegation asks.
"We use the necessary procedures to keep the Factionless controlled; if a Factionless citizen is is out of line it is cause for affirmative action to be put in place. If the rules are not enforced disorder is likely to occur." Max rebuts. A well said and educated answer, I wonder if I would be able to answer in such a manner.
"Please raise your hand if you agree with Dauntless' rebuttle." Erudite and Candor's ambassador's hands rise almost immediately; Amity's ambassador is reluctant but does raise her hand. "Subject dismissed." The frail abnegation man announces, it's at the point I realise he the master of ceremonies at the meeting.
Abnegation start a debate about the initiation processes of the other factions, stating they had many transfers seeking acceptance back into Abnegation because the initiation into other factions was unfair and harsh. I can't imagine any faction having a more demanding initiation process than Dauntless and I didn't run back to Abnegation complaining and begging them to take me back - though I did think about it. Abnegation was kindly told to get the hell over it and worry about their own faction, rather than everyone else's.
The meeting was very much like the leadership meetings at Dauntless, everybody raises their issues. I did manage to keep up with writing things down. Amity raised no issues. Candor let it known that they had planned on expanding their compound, increasing apartment space. Everyone agreed, Abnegation offered to help.
"Dauntless." The abnegation MC states.
"Dauntless would like to make it public knowledge that we are now allowing pets within the Dauntless compound." Max states. "Dogs, cats and fish. It is currently on a trial basis. Open for any discussion." Max states. No one raises an issue with it.
"Dauntless is currently training a new member for leadership. She will soon be taking my position at these meetings." Max says, turning to me, gesturing for me to stand. "Tris Prior, will soon become the Dauntless ambassador." I look around and see everyone's heads bowed in my direction momentarily, I find my father he is smiling and it seems sincere. He may feel betrayed, he may be upset but I believe he is proud to see that I am finding success and importance in my new faction.
"That is all." Max states. That seems easy enough, I think I could do that.
"Erudite." The MC invites them to speak. Jeanine Matthews, I've never been her biggest fan, it may be an idea my father has planted in my head, he never liked her much either; he would often complain at the dinner table, telling stories that made her seem rather unlikeable.
Jeanine holds herself in a very arrogant way, the look on her face and the way she speaks as she addresses Erudite issues. She hasn't done anything to upset me personally in anyway, though from all I have heard from others, I am not fond of this woman. She addresses several issues with the schooling, overcrowded classes, under enthusiastic students and other things that don't concern me immensely, I simply follow along enough to be able to write coherent notes.
At the conclusion of Jeanine's address, the abnegation MC announces the floor open to anything the ambassador's wish to discuss -no one says anything.
"Thank you Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless and Erudite for attending this week's faction congregation. We are grateful for your presence and involvement. Please enjoy the remainder of your days until the next meeting to hold place one week from now. You are dismissed." The MC announces. Max moves from his place at the podium to where I'm seated.
"Time to go." He says and heads towards the exit. That was it? That was all that happens? I'm not sure what I was expecting, it only went for an hour, it was if anything rather boring. I catch up to Max, matching my stride to his. "That was probably the quickest and least eventful meeting I've ever been too." He tells me. That sounds about right. "Usually it will go longer and everyone will have more to say, there will be more arguments. That was very tame as far as these meetings usually go. Hopefully next week's will be better." He adds.
"Hopefully." I reply. We are very lucky that only a minute after stepping out of the hub, the train appears.
"So," Max starts, after we have boarded the train. "I'm thinking I'll continue to take the ambassador duties for the next three or so weeks, then anytime from there on that you feel comfortable to take over, I'll pass the responsibility over to you. You will be in charge of speaking on behalf of Dauntless, like I did today in response to Abnegations allegation. You will also choose what should and should not be mentioned or debated. It's a rather large responsibility, but I'm sure you'll get use to it easily enough. I won't force you to take over until you feel you're adequately equipped for the position." Max says with a reassuring smile. He really is quite kind and understanding, I understand why he had been put in charge.
It is not long before we are jumping from the train to the Dauntless compound. Max takes the notepad from me and says he will see me in two days for the leadership meeting. It's almost 3:30pm, Tobias has finished work by now. I'm glad, I felt terrible having to leave while Tobias was still at work. I had to leave Blaze alone in our room, even if it was only for an hour. I walk through the courtyard, I'm watching as a young Dauntless girl, no older than twelve playing fetch with a small golden pup.
I'm pulled from my stare as I hear an eager yip, and small paws jump up onto my leg, not even reaching my knees. I look down and see familiar brown eyes, full of joy and excitement; my Blaze. His tongue hangs out as he pants and his tail whips rapidly from side to side. I smile as I lean down to pick him up, cradling him in my arms close to my chest.
"Hello, baby boy." I greet, nuzzling into his fur.
"He missed you." I hear Tobias state, I look up to see him walking towards us. "I missed you too." He adds, bringing his lips to mine.
"And I missed my boys." I state, after breaking the kiss and looking back down to the beautiful puppy in my arms, smiling again.
"How was your meeting?" Tobias asks. I place Blaze down to the floor so he can do his business, he begins to sniff for a good place around our feet.
"It was a little boring, actually." I reply, honestly. Tobias laughs.
"Was it now?" He asks.
"Apparently it should be more interesting next week." I explain as Tobias cleans up after Blaze.
"Are you happy with your career choice, are you still looking forward to becoming the ambassador?" He asks as we make our way back down to the apartment.
"Yes." I answer. It may be incredibly difficult to have to be in the same room as his demonic father, but I am still excited and eager for the position. I do not bring up Marcus, I don't want to talk to Tobias about him.
When we get back to the apartment Blaze curls up in his bed, gnawing on a long lasting treat. I shower - alone, Tobias had already showered after work – when I'm finished I exit the bathroom in just my towel.
Tobias is sitting on the bed, leaning up on his elbows, looking me up and down, he grins mischievously. My eyebrows shoot up as a smile crookedly back at him, I point over to the dresser to suggest putting clothes on, he shakes his head slowly left to right, no. He cocks his head inviting me over, I walk over to him and he sits himself upright. His hand reaches up to untuck the towel and it falls to the floor, his grin grows wider. His lips connect with the clean naked skin just below my bust, he looks up at me and I bring my lips to his. His hands grasp my waist and pull me closer until my knees collide with the bed frame. I pull his shirt over his head before gently pushing him down onto the bed and crawling on top of him. My hand slowly traces down his smooth toned stomach and makes quick action of unclasping the button and zip of his jeans, I push them and his boxers down only enough for him to spring free, he's very aroused – so am I.
I slide my body up so he is pressed against the wetness between my thighs, our lips do not disconnect, our tongues dance hungrily. I slowly slide myself along his hard length, stimulating my sensitive bundle of nerves. I moan against his lips and his hands quickly find their way to my ass, gripping tightly as he pulls me forward and he is lined up with my entrance. He doesn't move into me, but I need him, I need to feed the sexual hunger screaming inside me.
I slide down onto him, he fills me completely and I gasp loudly as he groans in pleasure. I take a moment to enjoy the full feeling before I begin to roll my hips, pulling him out and sliding him back inside of me. I break our kiss to regain my breath, my movements only become faster and more urgent as I place my hands on his hard chest pushing myself up to hover over him. This new angle has him moving even further into me, I cry out his name as he grips my waist thrusting up into my movements.
"Fu-uck! Oh... Fu-uh... To-bi-ah-AH!" I scream as a wave of ecstasy shoots through me and my body goes limp against Tobias. He's not finished, he wraps a hand around me and flips us over, never pulling out of me but someone wriggling his pant down to his knees. He lowers himself to place a kiss on my gasping lips before he begins to thrust slowly into me again, it's always so much better after he's already sent my over the edge. It not long before his movements become urgent and slightly rigid.
"O-oh fuck. Tris..." He doesn't need to finish his sentence, I know what he's trying to tell me. He can't cum in me, and I don't want him to cum all over the bed covers... I can always have another shower.
"H-here." I say through gasps, point to my stomach. His face grows slightly confused. "Cu-cum on m-me!" I struggle out, I try put as much emphases into the 'on' as possible. His eyes widen a bit as he grunts. His hand flies down to where we're joined as he quickly pulls out of me, his hand wrapping around himself, pumping a few times before he explodes onto my stomach and breasts.
He rests his hand on my knee, keeping himself upright as his breathing slows. He opens his eyes and they meet mine, before they slowly lower to where he's made a mess of me. He moans as he closes his eyes again, a grin plastered to his face.
I know you missed my lemons, I know it ;) Next chapter already up!