Authors Note: No matter how many time I wish upon a star: Eric will never ever belong to me. Nor will Tris and Eric be a couple.*sob*
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Notes for My readers
All characters look like the movie version, and are now two years older. So Tris is 18, Four and Eric are 26.
Divergent belongs to Veronica Roth
OC's belong to me (Suzanne, Vivian, Hades, Ares)
Recognized Character's might be OOC at times (Just giving you fair warning!)
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Chapter 18
"Eric I'm fine. I feel better now, stop worrying" Tris said softly slipping her fingers into his, his shoulders falling as he relaxed slightly.
"I don't like admitting it but seeing you like that scared me Tris. I care about you and Vivian too much to see you two hurt. Seeing Tobias holding you to the tree like that, "Eric trailed off as his jaw clenched in anger. Placing a gentle hand on his cheek Tris kissed him lightly.
"And I have every confidence that he won't try that again." Tris said once she had his attention, Eric relaxing slowly under her kiss. Her parents had left twenty minutes before, and Vivian was grabbing her brush from her room so Tris could do her hair. Tris hesitated for a moment before crawling over closer to him and wrapped her arms around his chest, initiating the closer contact, contact she was craving. Vivian was adorable and sweet but Eric had a way of making her feel protected and safe.
"It's alright Angel" Eric whispered into her hair, pulling her into his lap and allowing her the moment to feel weak. Tobias Eaton's attack had shaken them both, and Eric knew he had to get his temper under control before Monday morning or he would deck his fellow trainer.
"You have every right to be upset and frightened." Eric said softly as Tris bit her lower lip and nodded against his chest, her arms tightening around him.
"I thought he was going to kill me Eric" Tris whispered shivering until Eric wrapped his arms around her more securely, Vivian walking back into his room with her brush and some of her colorful hair ties. Seeing Tris and Eric all cuddled up she paused before crawling onto the bed and made her way determinedly over to the couple. Wiggling she worked her way into both of their arms and wrapped her small arms around their necks.
"Love you Mommy. Love you Daddy" Vivian said sweetly, Eric able to feel Tris's fingers tightening on his back.
"I love you too Sweetie" Tris said softly Eric glancing down at Tris to see her upset.
"I love you too Princess. I love you Angel, Your both my girls no matter what anyone says" Eric said as Tris looked up at him, the tears that had started filling her eyes falling down her cheeks as she hugged both Vivian and him close. Vivian seemed to know without words that Tris needed them with her at that moment and said nothing and just hugged her mommy and daddy tight.
Tris hated that Four had made her feel so weak. She had always hated being seen as that and worked as hard as she could to set herself apart. Which was why she was still so acrobatic and fitness conscious. She hated when she was forced to submit to anyone but Four had taken it too far. She had been hesitant on the idea of intimacy for a while now, mostly because of Suzanne's visit to her home. Four just added to it. How was she going to be able to connect with Eric in anything other than what they have when she was scared that she was going to be forced into doing something she didn't want or was scared of doing? She had just started kissing Eric too and she wasn't sure if she was going to frustrate him with being unable to go further.
"Mommy pick movie?" Vivian said looking up imploringly at Tris as Eric gently wiped her tears and handed her a Kleenex.
"You want me to pick a movie?" Tris asked as Vivian nodded.
"Why is that sweetie?"
"Mommy feel better" Vivian said using her logic that Tris needed cuddles and a movie to help feel better, like she did when she was upset or not feeling well.
"Do you still have that movie I brought over and we haven't seen yet?" Tris asked as Vivian thought.
"Gymmy?" Vivian asked knowing she couldn't say Gymnastics.
"That one. Then you can see what I can do" Tris said as Vivian smiled looked over at Eric.
"Daddy? Ok pj?" Vivian asked as Eric set her on the floor.
"Yes you can change into your pajama's Princess" Eric said as Vivian smiled and ran from the room. Once she entered her room he looked at Tris.
"You could change too Angel. I have a bathroom just through the door there. I'll even bring up some snacks." Eric said as Tris nodded slightly before she crawled over to him and kissed him. Eric gently caught her jaw and stroked it with his thumb before pulling back.
"Do you want to watch alone with Vivian or can I watch with you?" Eric asked as Tris smiled slightly.
"You can watch with us. I just need to change out of these jeans at the very least." Tris said getting slowly off the bed and rubbed her back gently.
"Want me to but some of the cream to help heal on it for you?" Eric asked noticing where her hand went and after a moment Tris nodded.
"In the bathroom though. I don't want Vivian to see how bad it may or may not be" Tris said gathering up her bag and vanished into the bathroom. After checking on Vivian Eric entered the bathroom after Tris and left the door half open, Tris slowly easing off her shirt.
"This reminds me of when Vivian was dropped off at the school" Eric said as Tris chuckled.
"Peter, Drew and Molly ganging up on me in the change room." Tris said before sighing softly as she dropped her shirt onto her bag before undoing her bra and maneuvered an arm around her chest, over her breasts before adding her bra with her shirt, Eric's mouth going dry. She was now legally able to be in a relationship with him and every time he saw more of her skin he wanted to touch her.
"Are you ok with me helping you still Angel?" Eric asked softly as Tris bit her lower lip.
"I trust you Eric, I just, I'm not sure how comfortable with people touching I'll be anymore. He hurt me a lot today" Tris said as Eric nodded understandingly and pulled the small jar he had out and rubbed the ointment over his fingers before started rubbing it over her back and shoulder's his hands moving slowly relishing the feeling of her skin under his hands.
"You're really taking your time Eric" Tris said as Eric chuckled.
"Angel, I'm getting full access to your skin and I've been wanting to touch you beyond hugs for a while now. The skirt you wore on our date drove me crazy every time it rode up a little bit." Eric said as Tris smiled before jumping lightly as Eric kissed her neck. Turning to face Eric, Tris felt his hands settle on her hips just above her jeans. Standing on her tip-toes she kissed him slowly, Eric not pushing her to go farther that what they were. Wrapping her free arm around his shoulders his one hand moving to her back to help steady her. Deepening the kiss slowly Eric couldn't help the soft moan that left his lips as they broke apart to catch their breath. After a moment Tris brought her other arm up around his shoulders, her bare breasts pressed against his chest, nothing but his t-shirt separating their skin, another soft moan leaving his lips.
"You're a tease Angel" Eric said softly kissing Tris before she could respond, their kiss quickly turning passionate, Tris's fingers working into his hair as he gently lift her onto the counter.
"Daddy? Where Mommy?" Vivian asked as she walked into the bedroom holding her stuffed bunny and the movie Tris had brought.
"He's helping me look over where I got hurt Sweetie. We'll be out in a moment" Tris called back as Eric placed gentle kisses over her shoulders and neck.
"Ok Mommy" Vivian said before getting onto the bed.
"Eric" Tris said softly biting her lip but unable to stop the soft moan that left her as he gently sucked on her pulse point.
"She'll be ok for a minute" Eric said softly pulling back just enough to talk to her before he went back to now nibbled her skin before flicking his tongue over it. Rubbing her skin with his hands slowly he moved one hand up towards her ribs and one of her breasts. Gently he caressed it, paying attention to how Tris responded to him. The last thing he wanted to do was frightened her. Pulling back he looked at Tris to see her biting her lip her eyes closed. When she felt his attention on her neck stop she opened her eyes and grasped Eric's shirt and pulled him close to kiss him properly. Letting her take the kiss he wound both arms around her tiny waist.
"As much as I want to keep kissing you Angel, I need to go out to Vivian" Eric said softly breaking their kiss.
"Pass me my bag?" Tris asked not covering her breasts as Eric started to pull away. Picking up her bag he set it beside her before leaning down and kissing her again.
"I'll see you in a couple minutes" Eric said before he stepped out of the bathroom, closing the door behind him as he went. Tris bit her lower lip, still feeling the heat Eric had made her feel just by a simple touch. Taking a minute to herself she looked at the woman facing her in the mirror. Her cheeks were flushed slightly and she wasn't afraid of Eric touching her. Pleased that she wasn't Tris pulled on her t-shirt that said 'Shut up and kiss me' before trading her jeans for her yoga pants. Walking back out to the bedroom her hair loose around her shoulders she set the bag down before crawling up onto the bed and tucked herself under Eric's other arm, her arm slipping across his waist as Vivian claimed her daddy's other side.
"We started with the trailers while you were changing Angel" Eric said before pressing play on the movie, both of his girls getting comfortable against him. Vivian was awed by the gymnastics she saw and knowing that her mommy could do it was even better. Eric was in awe of his girlfriend being plenty flexible and athletic. He did his best to keep his hormones from getting the better of him, especially with Vivian next to them, but he did slip his fingers under Tris's shirt and touched her as the movie continued, his eyes gentle as Tris glanced up at him. When Tris didn't move his hand he kept it there, gently caressing her hip and side as they watched the movie. Vivian drifted off just before the end of the movie, leaving the two adults to talk quietly.
"You can do all of that?" Eric asked motioning to the TV. as Tris grinned.
"Yes, I used to be in competitions but since we moved a lot it wasn't an ideal thing to be a part of" Tris said wrapping her arm around his waist and glanced at the sleeping Vivian.
"Your fingers are the only thing keeping me awake right now" Tris said sleepily as Eric chuckled.
"I'll let you sleep then Angel. I'll make something to eat or plan something for dinner" Eric said gently kissing Tris's lips before slipping away and letting her curl up next to Vivian. Heading to the main floor he ran a hand through his hair and made a note to see if Tris was willing to sleep in his bed with him later that night.
Looking at what he had available and decided to use the barbeque for dinner that night. Pulling out the buns for hamburgers and hotdogs he also pulled out the meat and started making his own hamburgers a knock on his back door making him frown before he walked over to it to see his father standing there his hands in his pockets. Reluctantly opening the door he went back to the counter.
"Father"
"Eric. You've been rather distant lately. No visits to the house" James his father said calmly watching as his son worked, before he noted the clenched jaw. They were so much alike they often clashed but James did his best to understand his son. Trust wasn't going to be easy after the childhood he and his wife gave him.
"I've been busy, besides Vivian is better off with Suzanne out of her life." Eric said before heading to the sink to wash his hands.
"How is she doing? Your mother says your newest nanny is a disaster waiting to happen" James said stepping back as Eric turned to him his eyes narrow in anger.
"She said what?" He hissed his hands holding the counter tightly to keep himself from doing something stupid.
"Eric she said it a while ago. She was being sarcastic I'm sure" James said stepping back as Eric stepped forward.
"That doesn't excuse that she said it." Eric countered his fist panging on the counter.
"Eric calm down you don't want to wake up Vivian" James said cautiously not noticing Tris entering the kitchen. Tris made her way over to the pair slowly, wanting to both hear what caused Eric to lose his temper and meet this person.
"Your mother is unreasonable you know that Eric" James said again hoping to stop Eric's temper.
"Unreasonable? The bitch called Tris a disaster waiting to happen" Eric snapped, Tris deciding enough was enough and wrapped her arms around Eric's waist.
"Eric, calm down for me ok? We don't want to wake up Vivian" Tris said and Eric turned to her and hugged her tightly to his chest. When Eric relaxed he stepped back and slipped his arm around her waist securely.
"Tris this is my father James. Father, this is my girlfriend and Vivian's nanny Tris Prior." Eric said as James's jaw dropped. She was built tiny but she was on par with Eric in looks. James couldn't help but think his grandchildren if Tris and Eric got married would be beautiful.
"Pleased to meet you Mr. Coulter" Tris said holding out her hand and James shook off his surprise and shook her hand.
"Pleased to meet you too" he said as Eric watched them his hand on Tris's hip as she started talking to his father.
"I'm surprised that you are here, we didn't have plans to have anyone over did we Baby?" Tris said turning her attention to Eric, who was just as surprised as his father but managed to hide it better. Tris clearly remembered what had been said on their date and was upset over it.
"No, and after this morning I would have cancelled them anyways." Eric said stealing a quick kiss.
"Should I check Vivian?" He asked keeping close to her wishing his father never showed up. As much as he wanted a relationship they just didn't get along. They tried but it wasn't easy.
"She was stirring when I got out of bed, but I really wasn't asleep." Tris said giving him another kiss before he started from the kitchen and up the stairs. When Tris was sure Eric was out of hearing range she turned to James.
"I want to know why you're here. Surely you know that coming here would upset him" Tris said crossing her arms over her chest James not making the connection to the woman Suzanne complained about and the woman before him. If she was anything like Eric he was going to be careful.
"I'm not sure what you're talking about." James said wondering just how much she knew about his son.
"It's one thing to be an absent father like my own, but what you and your wife did was worse. If he could ever forgive you it's because he's a better man, a better father than you ever where to him" Tris said making James flinch. It hurt to hear his failures from someone that clearly well informed.
"I did what I could to be a good father to him, young lady." James said firmly as Tris raised an eyebrow unamused.
"I think your nothing more than a coward that only is talking to his son because he wants to see the family name continue and not because he genuinely cares" Tris said, Eric coming down the stairs with Vivian.
"Mommy!" Vivian cried and started running towards Tris. Turning and kneeling she caught Vivian before lifting her up onto her hip.
"What have daddy and I said about running in the house?"
"To not to" Vivian said looking down.
"That's right." Tris said softly as Eric wrapped his arms around them both.
"I'm making homemade hamburgers tonight, with hotdogs. Should we have anything else?" Eric said changing the subject and hoping his father to the unspoken cue to leave. He wanted to spend time with just Tris and Vivian with no issues and his father had already pissed him off.
"Mommy promised cookies" Vivian said as Tris smiled.
"I did. So let's help daddy het the hamburgers ready then we can make cookies together. Chocolate chip cookies." Tris said as Vivian giggled happily. She hadn't noticed her grandfather standing there in shock at the child acceptance of the multicolored haired woman.