So you seemed to be in to the idea about my boyfriend trying to write a chapter from Four's point of view, and he is up for it :) So the next chapter will be from him... Not sure when he is going to be done though, but I hope soon ;) Untill then, enjoy the new chapter :) Just a heads up, everything with Marcus is of course NOT real life, that's all fiction!
Tris POV.
There is one thing about me that Tobias didn't know when we started dating, but I guess he is about to find out now. I am one hell of a bitch when I am injured. Even though he is the sweetest boy in the world; Coming hanging out with me, bringing ice cream and take away, I'm just blinded by annoyance.
"You seriously need to stop bringing me all this stuff, I am getting fat!" I say and push the egg roles away from me, crossing my arms in front of my chest. Acting like a little kid. Tobias just laughed and pushed them back to me.
"You're are not getting fat, Tris. You need rest and food, then you will recover faster" I frown and starts eating, looking up at him.
"Well, it better be fast. Those crouches are freakin' killing my hands!" I whine.
"Yeah, and that's your own fault. You are being so stubborn, walking around with those things. They told you that you can use the elevator at the school, but you are walking up and down the stairs" He says shaking his head at the thought.
I know it's stupid, but I HATE feeling weak! And I know I can walk those stairs, even with a broken ankle.
"Why are you even hanging around me so much these days? I am no fun! I can't do anything but sit here on the couch, and watch Netflix… I've watches all episodes of Dexter in two days! IN TWO DAYS! Do you realize how freakin' sad that is! We can't even have sex because of the pain! So tell me, why are you here?!" Once again Tobias just laughs and shakes his head.
"We need to get you out of this house, you are seriously starting to lose your mind" He says and helps me up, I grab my crouches and start walking towards my room.
"That's the best thing you've said in a long time, give me a second to change!" I yell as I climb the stairs, ignoring Tobias' 'let me help you' suggestions. I change into a pair of tights and I Nike top, then I walk back down. Tobias gives me a suspicious look.
"Where are we going in that outfit?" He asks eyeing me up and down.
"You and I, we are going to the gym! I'm so done with just sitting around" I say and head towards the door, I can sense Tobias shaking his head as he says:
"I was afraid that you would say something like that"
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" He asks as we walk into the gym.
"If a girl can surf with one arm, then I can do this!" I say and make my way towards the dumbbells, with Tobias following close behind. I get a bench and sit down on it.
"So what are we doing today?"
"I am thinking, chest, shoulders, biceps and triceps"
I say picking up the first dumbbells. Most of the workout is fine, I am frustrated that I am not able to do as much as usual, but I manage to not letting it out on Tobias. I ignore the burning pain in my ankle as I walk around in the gym, suddenly Tobias grabs onto my arm.
"What are you doing?" I ask trying to get free.
"I think we should just go now, no need to push it with the ankle and it's getting a little crowded" He says leading me towards the exit, I look around and spot Eric in a corner of the gym.
We get into his car, and I look at him. He looks angry and tensed, I place a hand on his arm rubbing it gently.
"What's up? I actually never got to ask you; How do you know Eric?"
"We played football together last year, he was a total pain in the ass. He was always hitting on my girlfriend…. Now I suddenly understand why he never brought you along. Do you know how much it takes of me, not kicking his ass right now. I wish we knew each other back then, I wish that I was the one you would come to" He holds on to the steering wheel so tight, that his knuckles are getting white. I grab one of his hands, forcing him to let go.
"You are here now, and I trust that you will protect me from any assholes out there" I give him a trying smile, and to my relief he returns it. It doesn't quite reaches his eyes, but it's a start. He leans over and kiss me softly.
"So where do you want to go now?" He asks as we break apart.
"I know you don't like this, but I think that I should meet your dad"
"Are you sure about this?"
"I am going to meet him sooner or later, so why not now. I can't really run from it" I say wiggling my eyebrows, hinting to my terrible joke. Tobias chuckles and touches my cheek gently.
"I can't believe I am dating a girl, with such bad humor" I slap his hand away.
"Oh shut up!"
When we get to his house I can feel myself getting nervous, I never really met Eric's parents when we dated, so this is all new to me. Plus, the fact that I know what this man has done to Tobias. Tobias grabs my hand and gives it a gentle squeeze, as we walk into his house. The smell of food hits me when we walk in, I can see a man working in the kitchen. I can see that they are in family, but they doesn't look much like each other. He must have got most of his look from his mother.
"Dad? Are you cooking?" Tobias asks, like it's most strange thing in the world.
"No, I am building a house. What does it looks like b…." He stops when he sees me, he gives me a smile and dry his hands. Walking over to us and extending it to me.
"You must be Tris. Tobias has been saying so many nice things about you, it's good to finally meet you! I'm Marcus, Tobias' dad" I grab his hand and shake it firmly.
"You too, I am sorry if I am interrupting… I can go if…" I start, but Marcus cuts me off.
"Not at all, please stay for dinner! It would be nice to have some female company in this house again" I see Tobias looking at something on the table, like a piece of paper or something. His eyes widen, and he looks up at his dad.
"What's this?"
"That's two plane tickets to France. I was going to tell you, that I've started in a support group. They told me that it would be an good idea to take some time off, so you and I are going to France for month" Marcus explains scratching his neck nervously. I feel slightly awkward, standing there between the two of them.
"I am not going anywhere with you" Tobias says and runs up to his room, which makes the whole situation even more awkward. Marcus looks at me, giving me an apologizing smile.
"I'm sorry about that… Maybe you could talk to him? I guess he has told you that things haven't been easy since his mom died…."
His voice fades out, and he looks down in the ground. I am not sure, but I think I see tears forming in his eyes. I suddenly feel bad for him, so I nod and walk up to Tobias' room.
"Can you believe that guy?" He asks when I close the door behind me.
"Tobias… I think you should go with him"
"What?!"
"He is trying, Tobias! Trying to be better, he wants to fix himself. You are a part of him, so you need to be a part of that process" I explain walking over to him, trying to embrace him. He is a little stiff at first, but then he wraps his arms around me.
"Okay then, but only if you promise to write to me!" I chuckle and kiss behind his ear.
"Promise"
"Can you believe that in a month, we have been together for a 6 months? We are going to celebrate that before I go to France!" I pull away from him, and look him into the eyes.
"You better make it good, if I am going to live without you for a month"
"Trust me, I will. Now, should we go down there and make this already awkward night, a little more awkward?" I grab his hand, and we walk toward the door.
"I feel like I am in Meeting the parents" I say with a little laugh.
"Yeah, I am still waiting for someone to jump in with a camera telling me that I've been punk'd. But I couldn't imagine going through this with no one but you" He places a kiss on my head.
Me neither, Tobias. Me neither.
