Dauntless-Born

Chapter 2

Will was right, it is better than I thought it would be. It was actually a lot of fun.

I'm walking alone, near the chasm. The sound of the water hitting the rocks soothes me. 

I head back to the apartment. Four is probably wondering where I am.

I jiggle the handle. It's locked. I knock.

The door opens and the smell of roses fills my head with romantic dreams.

"Come on in," Four says, motioning towards the room.

Roses are everywhere. Petals are scattered along the ground and there is a bouquet in Four's hand.

I stand in a circle of petals. Four stands before me. When he leans down, I already know what's going to happen.

Now on one knee, Four says, "Tris, I've loved you since I've first laid eyes on you. I don't know why, but I felt a spark when I saw you for the first time. I knew you were the one. I didn't think you'd actually fall for me, but I was wrong. This is more than I've ever dreamed of. Tris, will you make my dreams come true and marry me?" He pulls out a stunning ring.

I am frozen in shock. My mouth is wide open and so are my eyes.

"Yes. I will marry you."

Tears start forming in my eyes. They are different than the other tears I've cried, though. These feel happy, like my life has changed for the better. These are my favorite tears.

I embrace Four and cry my happy tears into him.

"I love you so much, Tris."

This causes me to cry harder, but I manage to choke out, "I love you more than anything."

 When I lift my head out of his shirt, I see that good tears have formed in his eyes, too. I kiss him. We stay intertwined together for what has to be no less than twenty minutes. Eventually, we pull apart, even though neither of us wants to. 

"I love you forever, no matter what," Four says.

"But I love you more," I respond.

"That's not possible."

I giggle and we crawl into bed, out bodies tangled together.