Tobias' POV
It's almost Halloween. Tris and I are better than ever. We managed to sneak around a few times for some one on one time, but it gets more and more difficult to leave after I make love to her. With each time I crave her more than before and I feel myself getting more and more anxious each time I get near her. I want to touch her, to hold her, to kiss her, to be with her. All the fucking time. If I was an addict before, now I must be an incurable zombie. Maybe I should dress up as one for the Halloween party at Zeke's. Tris purposefully kept it a secret what she plans on wearing, said it was a surprise. I told her if she plans on wearing anything sexy I would kidnap her like the Hunchback did with Esmeralda and lock her away in a tall tower where no one will ever find her. She immediately said yes to that idea saying that she would willingly hide from the rest of the world with me. Am I lucky or what?
To everyone's surprise, but not so much mine, Tris became friends with Nita. The latter still hasn't returned to school, but Tris tells us she is doing better. Therapy works and it seems the new found friendship between my girlfriend and her ex-nemesis helps Nita a great deal. Who would've thought?
"Dude, are you even listening?" Zeke asks and I look at him.
"What?"
"You totally zoned out. What the heck is going on with you? Keep thinking of your hot girlfriend?" he asks teasingly.
"Shut up," I say pushing him lightly. We are currently in class. Mr. Miller, our geography teacher talks about, well, I have no clue; I haven't really paid attention.
"Admit it, Four. You think of her," he says a bit more serious.
"Of course I am. I'm so lucky to have her."
"Don't make it sound like she isn't lucky to have you," Shauna chimes in from in front of me. "I've never seen Bee so happy and carefree. Matt says she's always like that when she's climbing and now you brought the mountain to her," she says smiling. I remember something that I heard the first time I met Tris. You don't conquer the mountain, but yourself. I asked her about it and she explained that even though you climb a mountain it is you who you conquer in the end.
"Still. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve her," I say sighing.
"Bull shit, Four. You two are made for each other. It wouldn't surprise me if we would meet in ten years for our high school reunion and you show us cute pictures of your adorable babies," Shauna says grinning widely. I blush at what she said and try to find a way out of this conversation. "Oh, suck it up, Eaton. We all know you guys are it for each other. The way you look at her, the way she talks about you, those fucking heart eyes you both have when you see each other. It's almost sickening, if I weren't so happy for you both."
"Thanks, Shauna, but can we please change the subject. We are still in high school and our relationship is still new," I say.
"Yeah, woman, give the man some time to breathe before he settles down and has a bunch of little babies," Zeke teases.
"You guys suck," I say, but I can't be mad at them. They both mean well and they both care for me and Tris.
When the teacher finally scolds us for talking during class they both stop talking and I can resume paying attention. Or at least I try.
Lunch break is my favorite part of the day. My friends and I sit at our regular table waiting for the sophomores to come join us. I know that Tris had a rough day today, an Algebra test and a book report. I keep glancing toward the entrance to see if my girl comes in, but so far nothing. As a matter of fact none of the sophomores are here. I wonder if something happened. I have this strange feeling in the pit of my stomach, like something bad happened or is about to happen. I'm not superstitious or anything, but I've been having this feeling for a while now. I worry that it has something to do with Tris. However, she said she wouldn't go to Argentina to climb that mountain. Just as I'm about to get up and head out looking for her they come in talking loudly, arguing.
"Hey, babe," she says spotting me.
"Hey, honey. What's up?" I ask curious as to why they are arguing. She just shakes her head a little and pulls me with her to sit back down. The rest of my friends sit down as well and Zeke, Shauna, Caleb and I look at them with curiosity.
"Girl, you are wrong. Iron Man is the best Avenger," Uriah says.
"Fuck off, no way," Lynn argues. "Black Widow all the way."
"I think Captain America is the best," Marlene says.
"That's because you think he is cute," Lynn says rolling her eyes.
"Can we please talk about something else?" Christina asks frustrated.
"I think Superman is better," Will chimes in.
"Will, man, we talk Marvel here. Stop trying to feed us DC," Uriah says looking at his friend.
"Guys, please, you are all wrong," Tris says calmly gesturing with her hands for them to settle down. "The best Avenger is without a doubt Thor. Period."
"Did you guys seriously argue about some dumb comic book characters?" Shauna asks and all of them glare at her.
"Don't you ever dare say that in my presence again," Uriah growls. If I wouldn't have known him for so long I would actually be impressed. He likes to play tough but he is a nice, good-natured guy, loyal and honest and one of the best friends any one could want.
"Geez, relax," Shauna says raising her hands in a defensive manner.
"You should watch it next time, Shauna," Tris says. "You have here some hardcore Marvel fans," she says gesturing around to make her point. Zeke and I have been holding back our laughter until now but burst out at Shauna's funny expression.
"O-kay," she says awkwardly which makes the rest of them laugh with us.
"Hey, babe," I say and she turns her head to me.
"Yeah?"
"Wanna come over to my place? Mom and dad go to Rose's recital and we'll have a little alone time," I tell her and wiggle my eyebrows suggestively. She giggles at that and nods slightly.
I hold her close to me, my arm around her middle, while she eats her lunch and converses with Uriah about which Marvel character is the best superhero.
"Peter Parker," Uriah says.
"Forget it. Daisy Johnson," she counters.
"Who's Daisy Johnson?" Marlene asks.
"Leader of the Inhumans, a hybrid alien race with superpowers. She's better known under her codename Quake," Tris explains.
"It's so hot when you talk comic books," I whisper to her and make her blush.
"Stop that," she says and hits my chest lightly with the back of her hand.
"You'll pay for this," I tell her seductively.
"I hope so," she says and kisses my jaw.
"Ew, stop it with the PDA. It's gross," Zeke says in mock disgust.
"Fuck off. You're just jealous 'cause my girlfriend likes to kiss me and yours just kicks your ass," I counter.
"You're such a dick," Zeke says scoffing.
"At least I'm not in the doghouse," I say and that makes him shut up and start pouting.
The rest of the day goes by quickly, but unfortunately I have soccer practice since we're having a game this Saturday. Christina offered to drive Tris home, although that usually means they stop by the mall and Chris drags her through a million stores as Tris puts it. I kiss her goodbye, lingering for as long as I can before I release her.
"I love you," I tell her and peck her lips one last time.
"I love you, too. Call me when you get home so that I can come over," she says with a wink.
"I will. Be safe," I say to her.
"You too. Bye." I let go of her hand, her fingers slipping through mine and she turns around and walks toward the parking lot. I watch her as she gets into Christina's car and the two of them drive off.
Soccer practice is tedious and it seems like Amar gets a kick out of making us run around on the field like idiots. By the time we run our fifth lap I'm both tired and anxious. I want to get home as fast as possible. Mom and dad might be out tonight, but they won't stay out for too long.
"Alright, guys. That's it for today," Amar announces and I sprint toward the shower. I would forgo showering here and do it at home, but I'm really sweaty and I just cleaned my car. I don't want it to smell, especially since I promised Tris to lend it to her tomorrow.
I shower quickly and ignore my team mates completely as they keep talking about the game and whatnot. I put my dark blue jeans and my dark gray sweater on and stuff my gym clothes into my duffle. I hurry to the parking lot, when I feel my phone vibrate. I pull it out and see a text from Tris.
Got a little something for you to unwrap me.
Damn. Doesn't she know that this will prevent me from moving? I chuckle to myself as I get in my car and start the engine. I'm so glad that things are good between us. I couldn't ask for more.
I am so happy that I can't erase this stupid grin off of my face. I think I'm going to…
A/N: What happened?