Learning to Let Them In | Fourtris

Chapter 32

Tris' POV

When I wake up, Tobias is no longer beside me. I flick my eyes open and rub the sleep out of them. I push myself up into a sitting position and jump when I hear Tobias' voice.

"Hey Sleeping Beauty, how are you doing?" He's leaning up against the wall in front of me. The TV is on in the background on a music channel.

"I'm fine," I slowly say. "How long was I out?" I ask as I stretch.

"Oh, only for about 8 hours."

I freeze and stare wide eyed at him. "You're not serious."

He chuckles. "I'm as serious as serious gets."

I'm still staring at him, not quite believing him. I snap out of my trance and crawl to the edge of the bed. I grab my phone from the charger and turn the screen on. It's 3:02 according to my phone. Which, if the time is right, then I would have been sleeping for about 8 hours which means that Tobias is telling the truth. I stare at him again.

He laughs again. "What, didn't believe me?"

"No, not really," I sheepishly say.

He chuckles then comes and sits next to me, slipping an arm around my waist.

"How did I sleep for 8 hours?" I ask, more to myself than Tobias. He answers anyways.

"You were tired."

I roll my eyes. "Okay, yes, but I didn't know I was that tired."

"Well, look at it this way; when was the last time you had a full night's sleep without waking up once?"

I think for a moment. "Okay...I see your point. Why didn't you wake me up?"

"Think about what I just said."

I bite my lip. "Okay, that was obvious, sorry."

It's quiet for a minute. "8 hours? Really?" I ask again. He chuckles and kisses my temple.

"Christina, Lynn, Uriah, and Zeke came to check on you today."

I frown. "When?"

"About an hour ago."

"Why?"

"Once again, just think."

"Okay, okay. I know why. What did they say?"

"Said to tell you they were sorry for telling me about Eric."

I purse my lips. "Anything else?"

"Tris, you're not mad at them are you?"

I sigh. "I don't know. Not really, I guess."

His arm tightens around me for a moment before loosening up again. He stands up and grabs something from on top of the TV stand.

"Christina also said to give you this."

He holds a small box. I raise my eyebrow at him. "What is it?"

He shrugs. "Hell if I know. I'm just the messenger."

I sigh and stand up to take the box. I open it and find a small bracelet inside. I take in a sharp breath, surprised that she would get me something this significant. The bracelet is made of braided black leather with 3 small silver circles worked into the braiding. Each circle contains a letter; put together they spell 'BFF'. A bit cheesy, but beautiful and unique all the same. I find a folded up piece of paper at the bottom of the box and take it out. I unfold and read it.

I'm sorry….? I hope you aren't too mad. I know that gifts can only do so much to fix things, but I saw this and thought you might need a reminder of who your best friend is. I got two of them; I have the other one. Wear it if you forgive me, and if you don't, I'll know to give you some space. If you want we can talk later. I just wanted you to know that I only told Four because I was worried about you. I was just trying to help you. That's what best friends are for, right?