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*
Fanfiction is written for the Author's enjoyment. I write for my readers too but if you don't like the pairing please don't send me reviews or pms saying it sucks. I'm not forcing you to read it. You chose to read this and you can stop at any time. I'm all for constructive criticism or even idea's (you will be credited for giving me it) and I'm not a mean person I swear!
A big thank you to Acromania for helping my inspiration for this chapter. She may just be my beta reader but she is a wonderful person for a sounding board and letting me know if things work together.
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 19
Eric was initially going to sit out and watch Tris and Vivian make cookies but he someone ended up getting involved. The three of them sporting flour on their faces and the apron's Tris had insisted they wear. Hearing Tris and Vivian laugh as they made the cookies made him happy. He hadn't really ever been at peace like this he realized, the sight of his daughter giggling as she placed the balls of cookie dough on the tray, music in the background as Tris and Vivian danced along to it was perfect.
"Daddy looks!" Vivian said showing him a ball of cookie dough in her hand that was mostly chocolate chips.
"I think that cookie is yours when it's done" Eric said as lifted Vivian up helped her place in on the one tray.
"Look out Princess" Eric said as he took the tray to the oven and stuck it in, Vivian smiling happily as she started placing more cookies on the remaining tray. Wrapping his arm around her waist Eric sighed softly.
"I could get used to this" Eric said into Tris's hair making her smile.
"Get used to what?"
"Us like this, making cookies or dinner together. This is what a family is" Eric said turning his head to kiss her cheek lightly.
"Eric, the other day on our date you said you could see someone that would raise Vivian with you, having other children" Tris trailed off her voice soft as Eric rubbed his thumb over her hip gently.
"I'm willing to wait Angel. I know that you're eighteen. I would wait until you were ready to have children. I'm not the type to force you to have a child when you're not ready for one. The fact that you still want to progress slowly in our relationship is not something I'll take lightly." Eric said gently and Tris sighed softly.
"Are you sure Eric? The other day with my showdown with Suzanne we brought up, well we brought up sex. She did say that you were rough, and she said back when she left Vivian at the school that you were an animal in bed" Tris said turning to face him, his face thoughtful as he looked at her.
"Upstairs in the bathroom was I rough?" Eric asked Tris smiling just a little bit.
"You were very gentle" Tris said glancing over at Vivian who was playing with the cookie dough singing parts of songs even though it didn't make any sense.
"I want you to be comfortable Tris. No matter what we do. Sure I can be rough in when it comes to Sex but only if you wanted me to be." Eric paused here before deciding to ask now rather than later.
"I was going to wait to ask but, do you want to sleep with me in the bedroom tonight or should I sleep on the couch down here?" Eric asked Tris, watching as she looked back at him and blushed.
"I think I would like to share your bed" She said softly making him smile back at her.
"That can be arranged for sure Angel" Eric said gently before frowning his eyes on Vivian over her shoulder.
"Vivian don't you even think about eating that" He said sternly Vivian pouting as Tris turned to see what caused his tone. Vivian was setting down the small ball of cookie dough.
"Do you know why you shouldn't Vivian?" Tris said dropping her nickname for Vivian like Eric did so she understood she was serious about this.
"No" Vivian said her voice taking on an edge she had only really heard once or twice before. Tris had taken to trying to stop temper tantrums before they started and this was a clear case of one brewing.
"Because your stomach can't handle the raw eggs. It will make you sick" Tris said careful to keep her tone level. She wasn't going to set Vivian off and Eric was still behind her. Tris knew the struggle Eric had with keeping Vivian in line sometimes since she knew how to get her way with him. Tris was a little different and she was still trying to stay on her good side, but after a month Vivian was more than willing to throw tantrums to get what she wanted.
"No care" Vivian said, making Tris raise an eyebrow at her as she placed a gentle hand on Eric's chest to stop him.
"Is that so young lady?" Tris said, Vivian's eyes darting to Tris's defiance in them as she started to raise her hand again.
"Vivian Rose" Eric said warningly. Vivian's eyes darted from Tris to Eric. Taking advantage of the distraction Tris reached over and smacked Vivian's hand lightly making her drop the dough onto the counter. Vivian's eyes widened as she looked at Tris before they narrowed. Ignoring the glare at her back Tris grabbed the cloth and cleaned Vivian up before taking her apron away and took her off the stool.
"No done" Vivian said as Tris caught her hand.
"Yes Done. You didn't listen so you're done." Tris said firmly. Vivian frowned before stomping her foot.
"No" Tris raised her eyebrow when she saw Eric shake his head slightly. Taking Vivian's hand she led her to the dining room and set a chair in the corner facing the wall. Picking Vivian up she set her down despite the pain it caused her to move and carry Vivian.
"You will stay here for three minutes Vivian and then you will tell us what you did to deserve this." Tris said calmly. She needed to be calm to deal with the explosion she knew was coming. She wasn't disappointed either. Vivian took after Eric more than she did Suzanne so at least in some aspects she was prepared.
"NO!" Vivian yelled and lashed out with her small hands and feet the one foot connecting with her side, making her hiss softly.
"Vivian Rose stop this instant" Eric said firmly, making his way over and rubbed Tris's back as she passed. Vivian froze when she heard just how angry Eric was. She didn't like making him angry.
"Now not only are you in a time out for three minutes for not listening you will also not get to have any cookies tonight and have to go to bed without a story. You hurt Tris when you hit her and you know what I've told you about hurting people" Eric said kneeling down to Vivian's height so she could see him. It broke his heart to see her lower lip tremble but he needed to be firm with her.
"Do you understand Vivian?" Eric asked and Vivian nodded slowly feeling very bad. She had hurt her mommy by accident and now both her mommy and daddy were upset with her. She heard the timer being set and Tris set in on the table. Sniffing Vivian looked over her shoulder to see her daddy rubbing her mommy's side gently. Looking back at the wall Vivian tried to keep from cry but it was hard. She knew she shouldn't have done that and she didn't like being a bad girl but daddy and mommy were talking and she thought a little taste wasn't a bad thing. Glancing over at them again she saw her daddy lift her mommy's shirt fresh tears filling her eyes. Her mommy was hurt more than she thought and she made it worse. Looking back at the wall she started crying into her hands softly, not wanting to get into any more trouble.
"I don't know what got into her" Eric said running his hand through his hair as Tris checked the cookies in the oven.
"It was bound to happen sooner or later Eric" Tris said softly as she walked over to him.
"I don't like being so strict" He said as Tris cupped his cheek.
"I feel like my father when I do that" He whispered softly. Tris' slipped her arms around his waist and held him.
"Eric you punish her to make her a better person. So she understands right from wrong. You love her, and I know you make up for it with a cuddle. Your parents didn't." Tris felt Eric sigh against her shoulder before kissing her neck.
"I know I still don't like it." He said as he pulled away. Glancing at the time he bumped her hip gently.
"Cookies should be done soon, and I should start the barbeque for supper. Do you want to talk to her together or separately?" Eric asked glancing over at Vivian in the chair.
"Separately. This ways she understands both of our reasons for it" Tris said before giving him a quick kiss, as the timer for Vivian's time out rang. Vivian shifted in the chair but didn't leave it as Eric made his way over to her. Kneeling down he pulled out the Kleenex he seemed to carry everywhere since becoming a dad and gave it to Vivian.
"I sorry I no listen daddy" Vivian said without prompting her eyes watering again as she looked at him.
"You're forgiven but you have to apologize to Tris too." Eric said watching as Vivian nodded quickly. Helping her off the chair he hugged her and smoothed her hair back remembering how Tris said she was going to help do it before they ended up forgetting and watching the movie. Walking with Vivian over to Tris who had just put the second batch of cookies in the oven. Grabbing the tray for the hamburgers and hotdogs he stepped outside to start the barbeque.
"Mommy?" Vivian asked afraid to look at Tris and see the other upset with her. Tris looked over at Vivian before getting on her knees next to her.
"Look at me Sweetie" Tris said kindly as Vivian looked up at her before a sob broke out of the little girl and she stepped forward and hugged Tris around her neck tightly.
"Sorry Mommy. No listen, hurt you" Vivian managed to get out between her sobs and Tris ran her hand over her back soothingly.
"I know you're sorry, but you know why you were told to sit in the corner" Vivian nodded against her shoulder before hugging her tighter.
"Hurt mommy, axident" Vivian mumbled against her neck, Tris smiling slightly.
"I know it was" she said softly before tugging Vivian back and wiped the tears on her face.
"No more tears now ok" Tris said smoothing back the blonde hair and pressed a kiss to Vivian's forehead. Vivian nodded before curling back into Tris's arms, the feeling of Tris stroking her hair calming her. Eric stepped back into the house and spotted them, before shaking his head as Tris stood with Vivian on her hip.
"You're going to hurt yourself one of these days Angel" Eric said as he crossed the room to them and hugged them both, Tris leaning back against him.
"Want to sit outside tonight? I can pull down the bug screen and we can sit by the pool" Eric said hoping to appeal to Tris, his hand rubbing her side gently.
"I'd like that. Vivian?" Tris asked Vivian who was cuddled against her.
"Yes please" She said softly, not moving from her spot against Tris.
"I'll get everything set up outside then" Eric said as he kissed them both.
"Let's get everything ready to take outside" Tris said setting Vivian down and allowing her to get what was needed from the fridge, Tris standing behind her and placing it on a tray. Once they had everything Tris moved the second tray of cookies from the oven before placing the cook ones in a container.
"Mommy? Cookie tomorrow?" Vivian asked looking at Tris.
"Yes you can some cookies tomorrow" Tris said placing her hand on Vivian's head before glancing out the window to see Eric setting the table and made sure the bug net was down before lighting the citronella candles just in case. Grabbing the plates and glasses she watched as Vivian followed her carefully. Vivian normally wasn't one for temper tantrums so it had been a surprise but the little girl was doing her best to behave.
Dinner was relaxing on the patio, Eric keeping them entertained about silly stories, Tris and Vivian giggling like crazy as they ate until Vivian started yawning and rubbing her eyes.
"Bath time then bedtime Princess" Eric said getting up as Vivian yawned again.
"Mommy bath?" Vivian asked, making Tris glance at Eric. Normally Vivian wanted Eric to give her, her bath so the request was new to the both of them.
"You can give her a bath. I'll clean up out here" Eric said giving her a grin. He loved the fact that Vivian wanted Tris to be with her and that made him think of good things for a future together.
"But you cooked" Tris protested as Eric leaned over and kissed her.
"So? I want to. This way we can spend time together" Eric said as Tris nodded reluctantly. and helped Vivian to her feet and they each carried their plates into the house. Smiling he watched Tris take Vivian upstairs before putting everything away and washed the dishes before heading upstairs. He peeked into Vivian's room and saw Vivian sitting with her back to Tris. Tris weaving her hair into a braid, Vivian sitting and holding her bunny silently as Tris hummed.
"Ready for bed Princess?" Eric asked leaning in the doorway as the two looked over at him.
"Yes daddy" Vivian said crawling under the covers as Tris tucked her in and kissed her forehead lightly.
"Night mommy" Vivian said yawning and curling up with her bunny.
"Goodnight sweetie" Tris said moving so Eric could say his goodnights.
"Night daddy" Vivian said as Eric kissed her forehead and gave her a hug.
"Goodnight Princess" He said softly getting to his feet before leading Tris from the room and downstairs.
"What are you doing Eric?" Tris asked as he led her back outside and they sat on the patio together, his arms around her.
"Spending time with you. Besides this will be your first night here" Eric said his fingers trailing up and down her arms slowly.
"You're hoping there will be more?" Tris asked turning to face him a little better.
"I'm hoping that in time you would want to move in with us. When you wanted to. I know you missed your parents when you were gone and I know that we haven't been dating long but I do want us to be together" Eric said as Tris ran her hand over his arm slowly.
"You mean that Eric? For real?"
"Oh course. I want us to be together for a long time. So long in fact that I ask your dad for permission to marry you, that we have children of our own and your parents can tease us about making beautiful grandchildren for them. I want you to be the one at my side when Vivian enters high school and gets her heart broken for the first time by a boy, god only knows what I will do without you." Eric said his voice soft, Tris closing her eyes and picturing the scenes he described knowing it was possible.
"I can't see you handling the thought of Vivian getting her period well. Starting puberty" Tris teased making him groan.
"She's two and a half almost three, I have a while until I have to even consider that" Eric countered before nuzzling her neck lightly.
"I love you Tris, and I'll do anything to keep you happy." Tris turned fully to face Eric and cradled his face in her palm.
"I love you too Eric. But you don't have to do that for me. You just have to be there for me and I'll be there for you" Tris said as Eric smiled and leaned forward, his lips touching hers gently.
"That's more than enough for me" Tris whispered softly against his lips before kissing him again, his hands rubbing small circles on her back, the sun just starting to go down.