This chapter this unedited, well I reread like half of it, but I am too damn tired to proof-read the rest, so apologizes for any errors (if there are any) in this chapter.

Chapter 19

Tobias' POV

There's a lot of commotion at school when I arrive. I wouldn't be surprised, today is the opening game and our school is huge when it comes to football. We've won nine consecutive championships and this year we're aiming for our tenth. Though there's so much pressure, I think my team can pull it off. There are blue and gold balloons hung everywhere and several posters written in spirited of the game.

I spot Tris at her locker- like always before school starts. She is loading a few binders in her locker.

"Hey." I practically skip over to her. After she kissed me two days ago, one, I got sick which is why I didn't go to school the other day, and two, I could stop thinking of her damn lips.

So freaking soft.

"Hm? Oh, hey. Heard you got sick yesterday. Sorry about that." A deep red color makes its way to her cheeks. How cute.

"It's fine. Are you coming to the football game tonight?" I ask.

"I don't know. I have figure skating after this, then I have tutoring, after that I have a programming class." What the hell? How does one manage that?

"Tutoring?"

"Yeah it's part of AP Spanish. I'm required to tutor a student."

"Why would they do that? Especially on the first game?"

I take her hands in mine. "Why don't you go to practice and then cancel the tutoring and skip the programming class?" I say more of a question. "I don't understand. How the hell are you taking like three AP classes? I thought sophomores were only allowed to take one."

"Technically yes. Though I'm taking AP Euro, AP Spanish and Calculus. I'm fluent in Spanish we lived in Spain for like a year, so I adapted to the language. Besides the fact that the Spanish in Spain is a little different for the Spanish spoken in Mexico for example. They're obviously different types because of other countries and all-" she looks at me and must notice how lost I am.

"Never mind. But I took a test and I was good enough to skip Spanish 5,6 and 7,8. I did a whole bunch of college courses online and I enrolled in a class with a professor at Harvard. So I got real ahead in math. And for AP Euro, like every sophomore is permitted to take that, so I did."

What the fuck? "And yet you managed to juggle a shit load of stuff each day."

"Yeah well. I don't know how I do it. It's good for college you know?" She says.

"Yeah, that's true."

"Hey what class do you have?" She touches my arm to get my attention.

"Well it's a block day, so pre-cal." I answer. She's so adorable in her outfit. She's wearing a Cotten white shirt. God damn, does it show the right amount of chest- stop it!...and blue jeans with some sort of flats.

"Hey you okay?" She didn't see me staring did she?

"Oh." I clear my throat. "Uhm...yeah. Of course...yeah." You fucking moron.

We continue walking to God knows where.

"Wait-" I stop her. "Didn't you do cheerleading last year?"

"God don't remind me. But yeah why?" She asks.

"You were in the varsity squad though." I say like it's obvious.

"Yeah and that's important because...?"

"I don't get you Tris. You have a fucking 4.0 GPA, you take like three AP classes, and you freaking on the swimmer and competitive figure skater. The fuck? How does one manage that?" She never cease to amaze me.

"Actually 4.7 GPA. I just- I don't know. It's hella stressful, but I can do it and I'm good at the things I do." She tells me.

"Yeah. But please just try to come to the game." I beg. I need her there.

"I'll try. Okay?"

"Okay. I'll see you later." I kiss her cheek. Whoops, too soon? She nods and walks towards her class.

Fuck. Did I scare her away?

English can't be this long. I've been sitting here for the past hour and I think my legs may be numb. Whoops? I stretch them out from my awkward sitting position- one leg tucked in the other just hanging, and hear the soft crack my knee makes when I stretch it out. Mm...much better.

Ugh. Tris is so confusing. I cannot read her. One moment we would be helplessly flirting and then she'd kiss me. She's taking things slow, Tobias. But seriously? I am so freaking confused. Of course I want to be with her, make make up your mind woman! The least I can be is patient. I like her too much and I don't want to screw things up. I seem to have a bad reputation for doing that.

She's so damn beautiful both inside and out. When she was with Tyler...god that was so tortuous. I had to deal with their lovey dovey crap. I couldn't stand it. I was jealous. I hate admitting jealousy, but I was so incredibly jealous. She was with someone that wants me and I couldn't stand it. Is that what she felt like with me and Lauren? I hope not. No one deserves to feel that way. It's like a fire burning in your chest spreading rapidly until it burns everything in you. It's horrible...

The bell disturbs me from my thoughts and I quickly pack up my belongings. I hate block schedules. An hour and a half my ass.

Noticing that it is finally lunch, after a tortuous three hours of school so far, I go to the cafeteria where I usually eat lunch.

"Sup dude." A pair of hands clasp me on my shoulder. Glancing quickly behind my back, I see Zeke with a grin on his face.

"Hey, what's up?" We walk side beside each other.

"Big game today, you excited?" He nudges me.

"Hell yes." We're playing against South City High. This game will be easy. We always beat them by a lot. But who knows, I may be wrong. But I am very excited and I have a good feeling about the game.

"Yeah, I have a good feeling about this."

"Mhm." I spot Tris smiling at talking to Uriah when I enter the cafeteria. I'm not surprised. She and Uri are practically brother and sister. They've gotten real close the past two years, and it's good for two people to look out for each other so much. I'm not jealous of their relationship. Well okay, maybe I was at first but I came to learn it was just a brotherly-sister thing going on between them. Of course, he really likes Marlene, so I have nothing to worry about.

"No! But pigs are so much better than lambs!" Tris laughs.

"That's what I said! But noooo, of course Mr. Hopkins thinks lambs are better. He's so silly."

I walk up to them with Zeke trailing behind me rest my arms on Tris' shoulder and pull her in for a hug from her back.

"Lambs are cutter though." I say.

Uriah gasps. "Don't you dare. Pigs are so much cutter. And they're all fat and innocent. Lambs are boring and eat grass all day."

"And pigs aren't boring? They literally lay in the mud all day and do nothing." I argue.

"Wow, you're not my friend anymore, Tobias. How dare you." I smile at Uriah's playful manner and sit next to Tris.

"You guys are so ridiculous." Zeke says to us.

"But you love us anyways." Tris teases.

"Strangely, I do." He smiles.

"How was your day?" I nudge her.

"Spanish was really fun. We played bingo and I won like three homework coupons." I laugh at her excitement for homework coupons.

"Okay...calm down tiger. That's cool."

"How about you?" She munches on some fries.

"Boring. I just want the day to end." I answer.

"Well you only have one class left." She points out.

"That's true."

After half an hour, the bell signals that lunch ends so I say goodbye to Tris and the others before heading back to class.

I need this day to end. Like now.

She can't make it. She just texted me.

I'm so sorry! I have practice until eight thirty. Can't make it.

Are you fucking serious?! I'm not mad at her, I'm just annoyed of her god damn schedule that prevents her from ever doing anything.

Ugh.

I hurry to the gym to change into my gear.

"You okay? You look like someone just ran over your dog."

"Well thanks. Tris can't make it to the game, and I'm pretty bummed." Like seriously, who doesn't go to the first game. Seriously.

Pre-game practice is horrible. Coach really drills is down on the game play and he constantly looks at me to make sure I know every last detail of what we are going to do. I have to lead the warm ups which consist of 80 push ups, 200 sit-ups and jumping jacks. We run the track six times with a minute break after every two laps.

It's five thirty by the time we finish everything. We have an hour to rest and take a break. I stretch my muscles with Zeke and Uriah.

"God, it's the first game and he's making us work. I'm going to be so sore after today." Zeke complains.

"Yeah. My legs are burning. what the hell, how are you not sweating?" Uriah asks me.

"Oh I am, trust me I am, but it wasn't that bad. Coach used to train me one on one and let's just say I've had worse." I reach out to touch my toes.

"Damn, Tobias. You have a nice ass." Zeke whistles.

"Why thank you. I do butt flexers twice a day." I joke.

"Wait, what are butt flexers?" He looks at me like I'm crazy.

"You put a weight in your butt crack and you squeeze." I deadpan.

Zeke looks mortified and I burst out laughing.

"Oh my gosh, I'm joking!" I exclaim. "I just made butt flexers up. I actually wouldn't be surprised if it was a thing, but I'm one hundred percent joking."

"Okay good."

"But I'm flattered you think I have a nice butt." I tease.

"I'm sure Tris appreciates it very much." That gets me and I feel my cheeks burning.

"Holy crap. Uriah look, Tobias is blushing! Oh my god! That's so cute!" Zeke starts going around the field telling the other jocks that I'm blushing because of a girl.

As if. I don't blush. Yeah right.

You fucking idiot, you just admitted to it not even five seconds ago. The seniors look at me and start cheering me on.

This is so embarrassing. I am so embarrassed.

When is this game going to start?

I'm not surprised the bleachers were all filled up by six thirty. Our school is so ridiculously crazy when it comes to football. I just love it- being able to preform in front of a crowd and with them cheering you on...it's exhilarating.

The sun is setting around this time, so the field lights turn on illuminating the place. I spot Marlene and Christina in the mist of the crowd, but no Tris. She really isn't coming. My thoughts are confirmed when I make eye contacts with Christina and she shakes her head giving me a pitied look.

Damn it, Tris.

This is useless.

The game starts out boring. We score seven points the first half an hour with us in the lead by five. One of the senior players makes a touchdown and our school starts screaming and cheering.

My minds seems to wander a lot throughout the game because the next thing I know, it is already half time and the cheer leaders are starting to fill in he field to do their performance.

I remember last year when Marlene and Tris made some bet, I don't remember what, but it was really funny. Tris ended up losing and her punishment was to try out for the team. Of course being her, she complained and whined the whole year saying how cheerleaders we basically fake gymnast and ridiculous. It brings back many memories.

It's ten to eight and the sun has completely set leaving it dark outside beside the "stadium" lights. Coach has a huge gleam on his face due to our win so far; 37-15.

Zeke approaches me and hands me a bottle of Gatorade. "Drink." He says to me.

"Thanks." I hold up the bottle at him.

"No problem. You look so sad and frustrated. It's obviously Tris. She's not coming, no big deal. You can see her tomorrow."

"But tomorrow's Saturday." I whine.

"So, and that's stopping you because...?"

"She won't go out with me."

Zee scoffs and rolls his eyes. "Tobias, you are such a whiny bitch. Look, she obviously likes you, so it's bound to happen eventually. Now stop complaining and forget about her for the rest of the game and you can day dream about her for how ever long you want. Just not right now."

I scoff. I am not a whiny bitch. "Fine."

We are called back to the field and the cheerleaders finished their performance as well as the marching band.

Eight thirty- and we are winning by twenty-three points.

My eyes wander all over the place and I look at the gate. Squinting my eyes, I see a petite blonde figure talking to a boy-Caleb.

Tris.

She lied. My heart thunders in my chest and I can practically feel it flipping over and over again. She came.

I watch as see looks up and down from her phone and then looks in the crowd of people sitting on the bleachers. She must be looking for Christina or something.

She looks so cute. She's wearing blue jeans, a large sweatshirt with out school's initials. The sweatshirt does all the way under her but and the sleeves are extra long. She wears a navy blue beanie that matches the color of the sweatshirt. I just want to wrap my arms around her small body. She's so damn beautiful.

Maybe staring at her wasn't a good idea because a player from another ends up running into me causing me to knock down.

"Fuck." I push myself up.

The whistle blows and Zele jogs over to me.

"You okay?"

"Yeah. Sorry, I just got distracted."

"Tobias, we just talked about this. You need to forget about-"

I point to where she is and his mouth makes an "o" shape. "Ah. Aw, she looks so adorable. Like a baby elephant."

"A baby elephant?" I ask while we walk back to the fifty yard line.

"Uh huh." I smile and she catches my eye. That's just makes me smile even more.

"Okay, Mr. Happy. She's here now you need to focus."

"That's going to be a problem."

The game ends with a score of 78-42 with us in the win. Our school cheers unbelievably loudly and they fill the field.

I see Tris in the distance and is about to head towards her until I get my name being called.

"Tobias!" I quickly turn around for the source of where the voice came from.

A brunette girl walks up to me. I clench my jaw.

"Lauren."

"You did great."

"Thanks, what do you want?" I snap.

"Your so hot when you talk that way." I mentally cringe. God help me.

"Okay. Look, I have to get going, so-"

"Wanna hang out at my place later?"

I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

"No thanks. Look, I really I have to go."

"Oh to Tris? You and I both know we made a totally better couple. I have more to offer." I think she's trying to be seductive, but I can't tell.

"That's great." I sarcastically say. "You can find another boy to annoy, and I'll be off." I quickly scurry off.

I can't believe I actually liked her. I'm a fucking idiot.

"You and I will be together!"

How about no?

Tris' back is faced towards me and I tickle her in the sides.

She squeals really loudly and hits me in the face.

"Oops sorry! I didn't know it was you."

"Well obviously." I run my cheek.

"You made it."

She sighs. "Yeah, I finished practice at seven, and tutoring cancelled same with my programming class."

"Well I'm glad you made it, even though you were late."

She smiles. "You played really well." She pats my cheek.

Christina and Marlene scurry off somewhere ah oh leaves me with Tris and myself.

Tris pulls out something wrapped in tinfoil.

"What is that?" I ask.

"It's a Nutella sandwich."

I laugh. "Why?"

"Well, this is my dinner."

Before she can take a bite, I take it and throw it in he nearest trash can mentally patting myself on the back when I make it.

"What the hell, Tobias?!"

"You are not eating that. I'm going to take you out for dinner."

"That's not necessary." She starts to ramble.

"I'm going to take you out o get food. Not shut up and let's go." I take her hand.

"Wait!" I stop. "I need to text my parents."

I smile. "Oh my gosh, do it on the way."

"Fine, fine." I find my favorite dinner and pull up to the parking lot.

"It's ten, are you sure they're still opened?"

"Yes, now stop asking questions."

She huffs and get out of the car.

"You look so cute tonight." I poke her nose and open the door for her.

I am not longer in my uniform. I had quickly showered and changed in less than ten minutes while Tris waited in the car.

"Uhm thanks."

"Tobias!" Tori emerges from somewhere and greets me. "And you brought a girl! You must be Tris. Tobias talks about you all the time. It's so cute, he'll never shut up when he's talking about you."

She blushes deeply. "That's a lie."

"It's not a lie." Tori cuts me off. "He's just embarrassed."

"Because you're embarrassing me!"

Tris laughs. "Don't be embarrassed. I think it's sweet."

"See!" Tori exclaims. "Anyways, what can I get you two?"

I order for her. "You know what but make it two."

Tori bids and pats the table before going to fetch our food.

I turn to Tris and she has wears a smirk.

"What?"

"You talk about me? How cute."

"Oh shut up."

Tori comes back a minute later holding two plates of chocolate cake.

"You're making me eat cake for dinner?" Tris gives me a weird look.

"Eat it. It's super filing and delicious." She pokes at the cake.

"You're supposed to eat it not poke it." I watch as she feeds her self a bite and she smiles.

"Mm. It's really good. It's so moist and chocolatey at the same time but it's also not too sweet."

"Right?! It's my favorite thing in the world. Okay maybe I'm exaggerating but it's seriously one of my favorite foods."

"I don't blame you." She says with a mouthful of cake. "It so good. I'd chose it over you any day."

"That hurt." I put my hand over my heart. "That hurt right here."

"Oh shush."

When we finish the cake, I pay (despite Tris' protest) and we say goodbye to Tori.

I drop Tris home.

"Thank you." I walk her to the front door. "I really appreciate the cake and all."

"No problem." I smile. She opens the door and I stop her from going any further.

"Tris." I say.

"Yes?" She turns around.

I walk right in front of her and kiss her right on the lips. My head has to dip a little. The kiss is awkward and unexpected at first, even I surprised myself. My as seconds pass, I feel her hand clutch my t-shirt and her lips move against mine. She is such an amazing kisser. I pull away and rest my forehead on hers.

"I really, really like you."

"I like you too."

And that's all I need to hear for now.

A/N: This chapter is a lot longer than I anticipated it to be, but I hoped you enjoyed. Have a lovely day and I will see you later.