(Divergent is not my own... I just love the characters)
Tris POV
Tris woke up 30 minutes before the alarm went off the next day. Not looking forward to the lack of sleep but much looking forward to snoozing on the flight. She padded to the kitchen and started the coffee pot and hopped into the shower. At this point in the day she thought things were looking pretty good. She was clean and dressed and her bags were ready and waiting by the door.
After getting all of this set up she once again made her way to the kitchen and walked to the coffee pot, which, much to her chargin was currently empty. Trying to figure out what was going on Tris made sure the buttons were working and that the bottom burner didn't go out. The burner was hot and the time was on it so Tris had no idea why there was no coffee in the carafe. She opened the lid to look at the water level and low and behold there was no water.
She contemplated putting the water in and brewing her coffee finally, but the driver was due any minute. "Oh well." she said aloud. "I'll just have the driver stop on the way, there should be plenty of time. 30 minutes and 3 calls to the car service later the car finally showed up at her door. At this point Tris was positively fuming, this was not how she wanted to start her vacation, she was supposed to be relaxing! She had no coffee and now because of this asshole she might even miss her flight.
The only upside to this whole situation was that Max had paid for the car service to come pick her up, so it wasn't her money going to waste. At this point Tris doubted that she was going to even give this man the tip she had stashed in her purse. They finally made it to the airport and the driver, Robert, jumped out of the car and proceeded to hold the door open for her. He ran to remove the bags from the trunk and once again apologized for his lateness. Tris grabbed her purse from the seat behind her and with a thank you handed him a $20, for which he looked grateful.
He ran to grab a trolley for her luggage and she once again thanked him and then turned to walk into the airport without another word, trolley in tow. Luckily Tris had already confirmed her flight via the airlines website and just needed to check her baggage. Which was a relief because it was too early and she honestly didn't know how much more she could take. She stepped into the line, getting more and more anxious as time went on. Her wrist was starting to hurt from checking her watch, worrying that she was going to miss her flight. The line thank goodness was moving at a pretty steady pace and she finally made her way to the front of the line.
By the time Tris was through security, she was dragging, both mentally and physically. She looked up and by the grace of God she was face to face with a Starbucks, not her favorite coffee, but it would have to do. Tris put in her order and paid the man for her Frappacino and continued on to her gate.
Tris got to the seating area about 15 minutes before the flight boarded and she was not paying attention to anything but her phone. She walked to the seating area and flung her carry-on and purse into what she thought was an open seat and was instantly mortified as she heard a yelp coming from the previously empty seat... or so she thought. She lifted her eyes from the e-mail she was currently replying to and was face to face with a gorgeous stranger. Heat rose up her face as she blushed. She grabbed her bags from the floor where they now resided and mumbled a sorry before walking to an actual empty chair.
As she sat she thanked her lucky stars that she would never see him again after the flight. Hopefully he is not her seat partner. Tris boarded the plane about 5 minutes later and took her first class seat settling in for the long flight from Chicago to Miami.
Tobias POV
Eric and Tobias made it to the airport and through security without a hitch and proceeded to their gate with an hour to spare. He found a seat and settled in to rest his eyes before the long flight. Twenty minutes later Eric roused him, "Babe. I'm sorry I woke you but I am going to the restroom and I didn't want you to wake up and not be able to find me." he said before walking away.
Tobias reclosed his eyes and was driting off once again when suddenly the air rushed from his lungs, as he eyes flew open he watched as a bag and a purse tumbling to the floor. After regaining his breath and taking a moment he looked up at the same time she did. He felt another rush of wind leave his lungs as he looked into the most gorgeous grey-blue eyes and full rosy lips. He opened his mouth to say something but she hastily picked up her bags, mumbled a half-hearted sorry and walked away.
Eric returned at that moment and followed Tobias' eyes to where the blonde now sat. "What's up?" Eric ask as he took his seat next to Tobias. He laughed and recounted the brief encounter. Eric laughed along with him and said. "At least she's pretty, I can think of a few things we could do to her." They both shuddered and laughed knowing that they would probably never see her again.
A voice came over the loudspeaker announcing their flight. Eric and Tobias each grabbed their own carry-on and pillow and padded to the line so they could board. They got to their seats fairly quickly and Tobias grabbed the carry-ons and put them in the over-head bin and moved aside to let Eric slide in to take the window seat. After latching the seatbelt he inserted his pillow behind his head and placed his hand in Eric's.
After take-off Eric passed out beside him and Tobias longed to join him in that endeavor. He leaned his head into his pillow once again and closed his eyes, he was almost asleep and then he felt it... thump, thump, thump... He released Eric's hand and turned slightly in his seat to see who or what was happening behind him and he was faced with what looked like the most annoying child in the world.
The child smiled at him with an aire of mischief as Tobias turned back in his seat and rolled his eyes, thump, thump, thump... This is going to be a long day... thump, thump, thump... The flight attendant came with drinks and he ordered a rum and coke...thump, thump, thump... she handed him a napkin and a packet of peanuts as well... thump, thump, thump... Thankfully, he had set the drink on the tray table in front of him so that he didn't spill. The attendant looked at him with pity but did not try to stop it in anyway. Someone somewhere was looking out for him, because 15 minutes later the little shit was asleep. Tobias took a deep breath and finally fell asleep.
Eric POV
Eric woke up somewhere in the middle of the flight. Hearing nature's call he un-buckled and moved Tobias' empty cup to his own seat and raised the tray table and stepped over him placing a kiss to his temple on his way over. He made his way up the aisle. He was passing the first class seats when unexpectedly the plane had some turbulance.
Eric was knocked off his feet and landed hard in the lap of an incredibly beautiful woman. Her eyes flew open and the grey-blue orbs looked terrified. He laughed and stuck out his hand, "Apparently the plane wanted us to meet." She reluctantly stuck out her hand. "Tris." she said. "Do you think you could get off me?" Eric was surprised by this he hadn't even realized he was still sitting on her lap. "Eric." He said as he rose. "Sorry to disturb you." Tris looked at him and smiled. "It's okay." she said picking up her book from inside her purse.
Eric continued to his destination and the made his way back to his seat. After climbing back over Tobias and nearly falling into his lap... seems to be a theme today, he sat back in his seat and affixed his eyes to the window. He never really saw what was outside of it though because in his minds eye he was thinking about all the ways he could pleasure the delectible woman from first class.
