Chapter 10!
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IMPORTANT AUTHOR'S NOTE!
I am sad to say I will be terminating Millennium Prep. I have amazing ideas for the seaquel! It is a HUGE plot twist!
Now this is where my amazing readers/reviewers come in hand. I would like to know if you prefer me to finish out this story to have at least 60k+ words, or come to a shortstop, and head right into the seaquel?
Anyways, here is the new chapter!
(Tobias P.O.V.)
/Friday Night-Football Game (4 weeks later)/
I see Tris and the squad run onto the field. I know she will do great. The music plays and the girls rock their routine, getting the crowd pumped.
We won the game! 42-14! I see Tris running full speed at me. He hair in her bow bouncing up and down. She does a front handspring then jumps into my arms. I laugh and kiss her. The stadium erupts into 'aww!'s'.
Tris runs out of the locker room in her uggs, skinny jeans, and my jacket. We lace hands and go towards the coaches.
"EATON!" Coach Amar yells, I step forward and receive this year's spirit wear. I got 3 jackets. One navy, gray, and one letterman jacket. The new designs for the letterman jackets came in, so the school got new ones.
I hand Tris my gray hoodie and letterman jacket, She hugs me tightly. "Prior," Tori yells, Tris steps forwards are receives her jackets. One gray. It says 'Millennium Prep Cheer' in the front in white with blue shadowing. Above it, there is a pyramid. On the back has a crown then "PRIOR' with another crown following.
She squeals then holds it. After the coaches dismiss us, we all head up to the bleachers to watch Junior Varsity. Tris and I are walking hand in hand when she squeals again. Her parents and brother are standing there. She pulls me with her, again, and hugs them.
I greet Mrs. Prior with a hug and Mr. Prior with a strong, firm handshake. I see Caleb and give him a bro hug. Caleb used to hang out with us when we were little.
"Tobias." I hear, I turn to see Marcus standing there with Mr. Prior. He walks up to me and gives me a hug. "Nice job son. On the girl and game." He whispers into my ear.
I stand in his embrace, confused, so I hug him back and return to Tris' side. I put my arm around her shoulder and she moves closer into me. This causes me to smile, "Nice game, Tobias! Colleges are going to be all over you next year." Caleb says, breaking the silence.
"Thanks Caleb, how is football going down in Georgia," I ask. He nods, "Great, there has been a lot of talk about how well you play."
"That's nice, well it is great seeing you again," I say, then Tris kisses me on the cheek. I kiss her cheek softly. I feel her grin. I look over and see my father and Mr. Prior, they are laughing and smiling.
"I'm going to head back to the house, good job today, you both did great. My flight leaves early tomorrow and I have a game," Caleb says after sipping his drink.
Tris runs up to him and gives him a hug goodbye, then she kisses his cheek and runs off. He walks over to me and we bro-hug. "Be good to her, I already know you are, and Tris couldn't have chosen a better guy," Caleb says after we pull away. I nod.
"Thanks Caleb, I'm glad. I love Tris and I will do anything to her. Good luck tomorrow."
He waves and heads off to the car. I see Mrs. Prior walking slowly down the cement steps, trying to get to her row. I run up to her and help her carry some concessions.
"You're such a dear, Tobias." Natalie say, then reaches my father and her husband. I hand them the concessions. "Thank you, Tobias."
"You're welcome." I say, cheerfully. They smile at me.
"Great game today. You played great, Caleb was right, colleges will be all over you." Mr. Prior says, after eating a nacho. I smile and thank him.
"I'm going to go find Tris, it was nice seeing you again." I say, directed to all of them, even though my father is here. I turn and walk towards the concession stand. I'm still wearing my jersey because we have to.
I see the crowd of football players and cheerleaders. The girls get to change, but they have to wear white, gray, gold, or navy. Tris is wearing really short daisy dukes, so I'm not complaining.
I see Tris, she runs up and hugs me, tight, but not as tight as I hug her. "I have Chicago All Stars tryouts tomorrow." She says after she places a kiss on my cheek. I smile.
(Tris P.O.V.)
I wake up and look at my alarm clock. 6:15am, it reads as I shut off the annoying beep. I get in the shower. I wash my hair, twice, then add conditioner. I get out, throw on some nike pros, a Chicago All Stars shirt, and my white cheer shoes. I pull my hair into a high ponytail then add a bow. I slip on Tobias' jacket and head down the stairs to the kitchen.
I check and see a text from Tobias.
Hey! Good luck at tryouts today. I know you'll do great. I'm omw to the gym and maybe we can catch a movie later? ily!💕-Tobias
I smile after I finish reading the text, so I respond.
Yea! That sounds great! Text me the details when you get this. ily2 babe -Tris
I was thinking we could go see Catching Fire, I'll pick you up 6:00pm. We can go out to eat then hit the movie theater. I'll pre-order tickets now since it's opening weekend. -Tobias
That sounds amazing! Can we go to that diner we like? I'll see you at 6:00!💕- Tris
I feel my phone vibrate but I don't look. I am running out the door to my car. I hop in and drive to Starbucks.
{1:20pm.}
"Nice job ladies, results will be emailed out by tomorrow! Practice starts next week if you make it. Monday-Friday, 7-9pm! Bye!" Coach Tori says, apparently she coaches here now. She is actually a really good coach! I'm really glad she is a coach because I will have already known her.
"Tris and Christina, can I see you for a moment?" Tori says as the crowd clears. I nod and walk over to her with Christina. "Which team do you want, Imperial or Platinum?" I look over to Christina and see she is already looking at me.
"Umm. Well, I want Imperial, again, please. I really want to have the same team as last year, and I want to help Imperial keep up the title for winning worlds." I say, and Tori jots something down on a paper.
"I agree with Tris!" Christina says. "I want to thank you for letting us choose our teams." I say and Christina agrees. She nods and dismisses us. I give Christina a tight hug, and we walk to get our bags.
I slip on Tobias' jacket and wait for Christina.
(Tobias P.O.V.)
I tape my knuckles up, again, and begin to pound on the punching bag. I punch, and punch, and punch, releasing all my stress. This is the closest way to relieve my stress, other than kissing Tris of course.
I place one last blow on the punching bag, then I take off the tape. I walk over to the bench press and begin benching, I start off light, then add more weight. I end up benching 50 lbs on each side.
I finish benching and begin to run. I run for about 45 minutes. I look at my armband which my phone is locked into, I pause my music and look at the time. 3:30 pm. I remember my date with Tris later.
I run to the locker room, grab my bag, buy a powerade on my way out to my car, from the vending machine. I hop in and drive to my home.
{5:15 pm.}
I finish drying off, and I begin to get dressed. I rub my chin and feel my whiskers. I shave, brush my teeth, spike my hair a bit, then finally add a tad bit of gel.
I throw on some dark jeans, gray shoes, and a plaid button down shirt. I run down the stairs, grab my keys and phone, then head out of the door.
I drive down to the florist shop, pick up my flowers I ordered for Tris, a bouquet of roses, red and white. I then drive to a bakery, pick up some sweets for Tris.
I head back down to the car, then head off to Tris' home.
(Tris P.O.V.)
{5:55 pm.}
I finish putting my hair in a fishtail braid. I really like the colors. I slide on some uggs on. I am wearing dark skinny jeans, uggs, and a lacy gray top. I grab Tobias' jacket and head down the stairs. As I run down the stairs, I hear the doorbell ring.
I open the door to see Tobias holding a bouquet of roses that are red and white. In his other hand he is holding a box of sweets from my favorite bakery. My mom runs around the corner, she turns her head and sees Tobias holding the flowers and sweets.
She whips out her phone, runs towards us, then stops. "Pictures!" She says, sounding like Christina.
I nod and step out onto the front porch. She follows, on my heels. She positions us with our backs to the door. We take a few photos. One of him with his arm around me while I'm holding the bouquet and he is holding the pastries.
We take another, me kissing his cheek while holding the flowers. My mom takes one of me on his back, me wrapped around him tightly. My mom sends us the photos, then she takes the flowers and pastries and shoo's us off.
"You look stunning." Tobias says, walking me to his car, hand in hand. We get in, and he drives off.
"You look sexy," I say. "I can't wait to see Catching Fire!" He says, then laughs, a deep sound rumbling from him.
"I am too, I am also excited to go to Maddie's Diner! We could share a milkshake. Her 'milkshake bring all the boys to the yard' is my favorite milkshake!" I say. I smile and grab his hand.
"Cliche," we both say, then bust out in laughter.
{9:30 pm.}
"Katniss, there is no more district 12." Then the screen goes black. I grip Tobias' hand as someone screams in the theater.
"GOD LIONSGATE! WHY! WHY US, THINK ABOUT THE FANS!" This person, that sounds like a girl screams. I laugh. Tobias rises, pulling me with him, then he kisses me, full on my lips. I kiss him back. We walk out of the theater, hand in hand. We are surrounded by tons of fangirls.
Times like this I regret being a cheerlebrity. Tobias is also known because of my mom, she wanted him to model for her men's clothing line. I also model for her women's clothing line. She likes us to do some modeling together. Apparently, she sells more.
People ask us to take pictures with them. We do, but only as a couple. Usually, most fans are girls, but there are a few guys, which is cool.
{10:05 pm.}
Tobias pays for our ice cream, then we walk down the streets, out hands laced together, simultaneously swaying in the wind. I unlace our hands and I clutch his arm for stability. My knee is hurting really bad right now. I hope I didn't do anything to it at tryouts today.
"I love you," I say.
I am his, and he is mine, and it has been that way all along, despite the troubles we have gone through. The struggles have only made us stronger, as a couple. He stares at me. I wait with my hand clutching his arm for stability as he considers his response.
He frowns at me. "Say it again."
"Tobias," I say, "I love you."
He presses his face to my neck and kisses me right above the collarbone, kisses my cheek, then kisses my lips.
"I love you, too," he says.
(Tobias P.O.V.)
{2 weeks later.-Sunday- 10:30am.}
Tris is at her cheer gym right now, her coach wants to help her with new tumbling passes. I run up the stairs until I reach the attic door. I open it, walk to the very back, and open the safe I bought when Marcus was on a business trip.
I spin the dial a few times, then a loud bolt is released, the safe door opens as I pull on the handle.
I look inside the safe. I first pull out my rifle in its range bag, then a glock. I grab my set of Hibben Throwing Knives. (A/N:Yes, the ones used in the movie. I have a set of them, I was shocked when I realized I had the same ones from the movie (Divergent). Yes, I throw knives, shoot archery, shotguns, and rifles.)
I slide the rifle bag over my shoulder, then clip the glock in its holster on my waist. I hold the knives, then slide them into a sheaths, then I head out to my car.
After emptying 2 boxes of rifle ammo, and one box of glock ammo, I disassemble my guns, clean them, put them back together, then head to my car.
I drive to Skip's Sportsman's Shack and buy more ammo. "Your total is 217.45," Skip says, I swipe my debit card, get my receipt, then gather my supplies, then head out to the car.
I ended up buying 7 boxes of rifle ammo and 10 boxes of glock ammo. I bought extra, considering what Marcus said to me on the way home from our game about 6 weeks ago.
(Tris P.O.V.)
"PUSH PRIOR PUSH!" Coach Stacy yells at me. I keep on tumbling. Coach Stacy is another friend of my mom's. They grew up together. Coach Stacy is one of the head coaches at CAC. I know all of the coaches very well.
"I ca-can't." I manage to say. I attempt keep tumbling. I have been tumbling for the past 45 seconds.
"FINISH WITH A DOUBLE TUCK!" Stacy yells.
I throw myself into the tuck. I am about to land with my second tuck, but something hits me in the side. This throws me off, and I land on my shoulder.
I hit the floor with a loud noise. I scream out in pain. I tried to catch myself, but I clearly failed. "IT HURTS!"
"GOD DAMNIT JOHN! DON'T THROW SHIT AT EACH OTHER!" Is what I hear along the patter of feet running across the spring floor.
"Tris! Tris honey! Are you okay?!" I hear my mother say as she also runs to me. Coach Stacy and my mom help me up.
"Someone get an ambulance. We don't want to have her shoulder hurt worse due to improper transportation!" Coach Stacy yells.
Soon enough an ambulance arrives, they put me on a gurney, then drive to the hospital.
(Tobias P.O.V.)
I hear the sirens of an ambulance get louder as it approaches me. I am at a stop light, waiting for the light to turn green. The ambulance gets stuck a car length ahead of me. I look at the back and I see someone I never wanted to see.
Mrs. Prior is in the back of the ambulance. She is motioning for me to follow them. I change lanes and get behind the ambulance. The light turns and it speeds off after taking a turn. I follow it.
We arrive at the hospital. I see Tris laying on a gurney. I park quickly and run up to ambulance. They finally got Tris out. She sees me, I see tears in her eyes, her shoulder is wrapped in tape.
"FOUR! FOUR! I WANT FOUR!" She cries out. I walk up to her, I grab her hand. She grabs it tightly. They roll her towards the building. When they go up the curb, a corner of the gurney hits the steepness of the curb, causing Tris to cry out in pain.
I am pacing around the lobby, Mrs. Prior is on the phone with her husband. He is on a business trip right now.
"Tobias, sweetie, it's okay, she is going to be okay." Mrs. Prior assures me. I just nod. "Do you want me to get us lunch?" I ask, trying to get my mind off what is happening.
"That would be so sweet! If you don't mind going to McDonalds. I know Tris likes McDonalds." She says, she opens her purse and pulls out her debit card.
"No, it's on me. Text me when Tris wakes up." I say, before she can say anything, I'm already out the automatic doors, heading towards my car.
I get a text from Mrs. Prior,
Tobias, Tris just woke up! She won't stop calling for you, it's quite sweet, yet she won't be quiet long enough between tears and calling for you for me to tell her you went to get lunch! Hurry back! -Natalie
I order the food, then pay, while waiting to pick it up, I text Natalie and Tris.
I text Tris first.
Tris, I went to pick you up some lunch! I got you a milkshake, and I remembered to get the sweet and sour sauce also! I love you and I'll see you in a few minutes. -Tobias
I then text Mrs. Prior.
Natalie, I just texted Tris and picked up the food, see you shortly! -Tobias
Tris texts me back.
Yay! Milkshake! I love you more, see you soon! -Tris
I smile, the light turns green, then I drive off to the hospital.
(Tris P.O.V.)
"Thank you for lunch, Toby!" I say, kissing his cheek, then I let out a small screech from the pain.
The doctor knocks on the door, and enters.
"Hi, you must be Tobias," Tobias nods, "I'm doctor Harper. Well, Tris, we put your shoulder back into its socket. It was slightly out of socket, along with that you have a small Labral tear. You're going to have to wear a sling for about 2 weeks. That means no cheer for about 3 weeks.
I feel like crying right now. I feel like I've let down Millennium Prep Cheer, the football team, and Imperial. Tobias gives me a hug again. This time, it doesn't hurt.
"Tris, we are going to keep you here over night, just in case you encounter any pain. When you wake up, it should be gone." Doctor Harper says.
"Get some rest, kiddo!" He says, then walks out of the room, closing the door behind him.
"Mom, you can go home, I want to talk to Tobias, please." I say, my mom nods.
"I'll see you two tomorrow! Get better sweetie!" With that she walks out then shuts the door.
"Get some sleep, princess." Tobias says, I scoot over, making a spot for him.
"Stay with me? Please?" I ask. He gets in the bed with me. He kicks off his shoes, then he covers us both up. He kisses me on the lips, quickly, passionately, and softly. I like it.
"I always will." He says, he pulls me into him, then I rest my head on his chest then sleep comes over both of us.
I wake up the next morning, wrapped in Tobias' arms. I roll over to see my mom sitting in a chair smiling at us.
She winks and me and I smile back at her. I cuddle back into Tobias' chest. His grip around me tightens.
I wake to Tobias running his hands through my hair, then him kissing my forehead. I look up at him. His dark, deep blue eyes looking down at me.
I smile at him, he returns the smile quickly. Tobias breaks the comfortable silence by saying, "Your mom brought us some clothes."
I nod, he stands up, helping me up. I look at my arm in the sling. We walk into the bathroom, he unzips the gray duffle bag and pulls me out a shirt, jeans, toms, and his hoodie. "Well damn, it seems as if your mom has ventured through your closet, she basically knows all about our relationship," he says with a chuckle.
"I love you, Tris." He says, after kissing my forehead. I get on my tip toes and place a warm, soft kiss on his delicate lips. He pulls me against his waist. I deepen the kiss by wrapping my good arm over his neck pulling him closer. His hands snake their way from my side, slowly working their way up my sides, then stopping on my shoulder blades.
I gently take my bad arm, pull away a tad bit, then place my thumb on his lip.
"I don't want to go too fast," I say, he nods. He pulls away slowly, letting my arm gently return to a good position in the sling.
He slides my hospital gown off, folding it, then sets it on the sink counter. He slides my shirt and his hoodie on me, slowly. He then helps me into my dark, pressed jeans. He buckles the dark brown belt. He stares at it for a second longer after he buckles it.
He helps me sit on the closed toilet lid, then puts my Toms on for me, he is the sweetest.
He changes quickly, I stand up, then press myself to his smooth back. I lean against him, I lay my head sideways, the he stiffens. I squint and a see a few tiny scars on his back.
"Tobias, why are there tiny scars?" I say, sounding demanding. He turns and faces me.
He takes a deep breath, then he begins. "Marcus used to beat me, when my mom almost died, they got worse. He stopped a while ago though. Its okay," He says rather quickly and quietly.
I look up at him then kiss him again. "You're one brave man, Tobias Eaton," I say.
"Thank you, Tris, for not giving me a pitiful look. Also, you're quite a brave gal yourself, Tris Prior," Tobias says, giving me a kiss on my cheek. I smile at him.
He finishes getting dressed, we walk out hand in hand and sit on the bed. I look at the clock on the wall, 8:45pm. I change the T.V. channel and Dance Moms comes on. I let out a squeal.
"YAY! DANCE MOMS!" I yell, this causes Tobias to laugh. I lay back and watch the rest of the episode.
There is a knock on the hospital room door, then it opens shortly after. I am cuddled into Tobias' side watching Dance Moms. Tobias is scrolling through his instagram feed.
Coach Stacy, my mom, and Dr. Harper come in.
"Hello Tris! Good news! You can go home now. Just let me apply some more cream then you should be free to go, your mom signed you out already," Dr. Harper chimes.
"Hey Prior, I know you're wondering what happened. Well, while you were about to land, Casey and John were using the trampoline floor into the foam pit. Well, John's shoe came off, so he tossed it to Casey. Casey knocked it out of the way, which ended up flying over and hitting your side, throwing you off balance." I sigh after Coach Stacy says this.
I sit up and Dr. Harper applies the cream, Coach Stacy speaks again, "I'm sorry this happened to you, I'll see you at practice in about 3 weeks. Heal properly, we can't afford our world winning flyer and tumbler to miss too much practice!" After she says this, she gives me a side hug.
I nod, then Doctor Harper finishes applying the cream. I get up with Tobias, he holds my hand and we walk out together. I hear my mom zipping up the duffel bag, so I know she got my stuff.
"It's been an eventful few days, I'm glad you're okay. My heart sank when I saw your mother in the ambulance." Tobias says, as he takes off his shirt, handing it to me. He slips off his jeans then climbs into the bed, patting the spot close to him.
I put my pajama pants on, then his shirt. I hop into my bed, gently, then scoot into his embrace. He wraps me in his arms tightly. I smile then scoot a little closer. I lay my head on his bare chest.
I sniff in his scent, he smells amazing after showers. I the begin to drift off to sleep.
"I love you, Tobias." I mumble. I feel his lips come in contact with my forehead.
"I love you more, Tris. Now get some sleep, we have school tomorrow." He says, I nod.
I begin to fade into slumber, listening to Mean Girls on the tv. "On Wednesdays we wear pink." I hear, I mentally laugh.
I guess Tobias thinks I'm asleep because he turns off netflix and turns on a fighting show. I cuddle closer into him. His grip tightens a tad bit, then for sure, I fall asleep.
A/N: Yayyy, I made a long chapter! I want to thank yall for over 50 reviews! ily all!
I no longer have writers block, a special thanks to my friend school who talked out my plot with me!
Until next chapter,
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