Divergent

Chapter 27

Arms are wrapped around me. My eyes are shut and I try to pry them open. When I fail I begin to panic. Where am I? Who's carrying me? And most importantly, why can't I move.

"Hey, calm down. Its me, its Tobias." four whispers in my ear. I immediately calm down and his lips press against my forehead.

"They have you on a bunch of muscle relaxers, you'll be able to move any minute now." he adds and a door squeaks open. My eyelids open slightly and light stings my eyes. I quickly shut them again and four sets me on a plush bed. He props a pillow behind my back and I hear the sink turn on. I force my eyes open and rapidly blink until my eyes focus.

"Here." he murmurs and hands me a glass of water. I greedily drink it and he sets the empty glass on my nightstand.

"I'm sorry." he apologizes.
"Sorry for what?" I ask with furrowed eyebrows.
"It's my fault that you've been in the hospital for the last three days." he replies and brushes my hair out of my face.

"Four, this isn't your fault." I croak.
"Yes it is." he replies and sits on the corner of my bed.
"No it's not. But if you really want to make it up to me, you'll lay with me and tell me what happened when I was out." I reply. He chuckles and I move into the middle of the bed. He lays next to me and pulls me into his warm arms.

"Not much has happened. The autopsy from the driver is still being written up. Myra questioned Robert, didn't get much out of him. He's been put into the report as a victim. There's no reason to think that he had anything to do with this.... Caleb was spotted again. In New Orleans, that's also where Max and his team are." he murmurs. A sigh escapes my mouth and I squeeze my eyes shut.

"I don't understand." I admit.
"What don't you understand princess?" He asks as he runs his fingers down my spine.

"I don't understand how he's not being affected by my parents death. I mean... they raised us. We wouldn't be here without them." I hoarsely whisper.

"Baby some people take fear differently... he's one of the many people that run away fear, it shuts him down. But you... you look it in the eyes, I've seen it before. Your eyes light up and I see the adrenaline pumping through your veins. Fear wakes you up." he replies against my ear. I shiver and cuddle closer to him.

"I miss him.... I know that's horrible to say when I don't know what he's done, or why he's running. He might have killed my parents. But I still miss him. He's the only family I have left." I whisper against his neck.

"I know. But we're going to figure this out. Together." he promises.
"Thank you." I murmur.
"No need to thank me." he chuckles.
"Now, let's get you some food. You must be starving." he says and lifts me into his arms. He sets me down on the couch, then goes to the kitchen.

"I got some dauntless cake and pizza." he states and comes back with two boxes. I smile up at him and he sets them on the coffee table.

"Thank you." I whisper as he hands me a plate.
"Not a problem... The best for my girl." he chuckles and pecks my forehead. My heart clenches and I smile at him.

"Eat up." he says and starts flipping through channels. I take a slice of pizza, then bite a huge piece off.
"Oh my god." I moan and quickly take another bite. He chuckles and puts a random movie on.

"How long was I out for?" I ask.
"Two and s half days." he replies.
"Oh." I whisper and look at the tv. We stay in a silence, sticking to our own thoughts. A knock on the door interrupts our thoughts and four stands up.

"Stay here. I don't want you to fall, you're on a lot of meds." he murmurs and goes to the door. He opens it and I see his face go blank. I quickly twist my body around to see Robert. His face is filled with hurt and sorrow and I can't help the piercing pain in my heart. I never did good with seeing other people in pain, especially the people I'm close to.

"We need to talk." he states.
"Rob, what's wrong?" I ask and slowly stand up. My knees begin to give out and four rushes forward to catch me.
"I thought I told you to stay seated." he grumbles and steadies me.

"Rob, what's wrong?" I repeat.
"We need to talk, alone." he says and his eyes flicker to four, who stiffens.
"My girlfriend just got out of the hospital. I am not leaving her side." he snaps.

"Four, it's fine. He's my best friend, nothing will happen to me." I murmur and he pulls me Into a tight hug. He puts his lips near my ear and I smile.

"I'll be across the hall. If you need me don't hesitate to scream." he quietly murmurs so Robert can't hear.
"Toby, it seems like you've gotten use to being around me." I tease in his ear.
"Toby?" He questions.

"Couples are suppose to give each other weird pet names. You call me princess, so I'll call you Toby." I reply. His lips press against mine. I would kiss back, but Robert is standing right behind us. And I get the feeling four is its trying to make him jealous. So I pull away and plant a quick kiss the side of his mouth.

"Come back in twenty minutes." I whisper.
"Twenty minutes." he repeats and pulls away. He give Robert a once over then leaves the room. The door clicks shut and Robert charges towards me. His arms wrap around my waist and I squeak as he pulls me into a tight hug.