Dancing in the Rain (Fourtris AU)

Chapter 10

Tris

I feel like I have tried everything. I have called everyone I could to find out if they brought my dad home

They fuckin' didn't! Even if they're dead, you still should bring your honorable soldier home to be at final rest.

He should've been buried next to mom!

My anger slowly resides and I cry.

It's been a few days since the news.

I feel over dramatic about this situation, but I have a right to be.

I won't eat or talk, just cry. All of the soldiers survived but mine. Mine.

Why me?

I need to walk. I've been sitting here for far to long.

I slip on my black hoodie with the hood up, and slip out.

I walk the quiet, lonely streets. I think it's 10 a.m on a Sunday. Who would be out at this time?

Sunday is a family day. At least, it always was for me.

The thought almost causes more tears but I manage to hold myself together.

"Tris?"

I look up to see Tobias.

"What the hell has been going on? You haven't answered any of my calls or texts. You know, I thought we had something, something we both wanted. I guess I was wrong"

He crosses his arms, clenching his jaw.

He glances at me expectantly, anger visible on his face, hurt shining through his eyes.

I don't want Tobias to be angry with me. That's the last thing I want from anyone right now.

I break into sobs, covering my face with my hands.

Such forceful sadness rips through my chest, causing me nearly collapse on the sidewalk, if it weren't for Tobias.

He pulls me toward a nearby bench, and pulls me into his lap.

"I'm sorry I was dick. If I had paid attention to signs, I wouldn't have flipped off. Like for a fact you are wearing all black. What happened?" He kissed my forehead sweetly and pulls me so I'm curled to his chest.

"Missing soldiers from Iraq found and rescued. All alive except daddy." I whimper, my tears falling freely.

"Baby, I'm so sorry." He whispers, resting his cheek on the top of my head.

"I know what will make you feel better." He whispers after a few minutes of silence.

He stood up and dragged me to his truck a few blocks down.

"I had a 7-9 class at the gym. I stayed for an extra hour and then saw you." He says.

We drive for about 20 minutes, stopping in a forest clearing.

He flicked on his headlights, brightening the dark forest.

The clouds above cast a dark shadow over us, the lights added something that felt almost magical.

He rolled down all of his window's, and turned on the radio to some slow song I didn't recognise.

I watched as Tobias got out and opened my door.

"Dance with me?"

I nodded and took his outstretched hand.

He gently guided me to the center of the clearing, leading my hands so they wrapped around his neck.

Tobias wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me flush against him.

We swayed, my head on his chest.

Rain started falling gently, washing away my sorrow as I relaxed in his arms.

He dipped me suddenly, causing a laugh to escape my mouth.

It's funny how relaxed and at ease I am with him.

Here I am smiling and laughing away everything. Because of Tobias.

I've never been happier, dancing in the rain, with someone I adore.

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