Divergent High

Chapter 16

It's been 2 days since I got all my memories back and I'm so warm out.

Thing is. I like Tobias. I really do. A LOT!! I just.... I think I'm in love with Joe. I'm not sure.

When I see Tobias's face, my heart is calm and warm. When I hear his voice, I feel protected. When I smell him, I think of home.

But when I see Joe's face, my heart does a summersault. When I hear his voice I feel butterflies in my stomach. When I smell him I think of a happy future.

I.... I think I'm in love with Joe....

No that can't be right. Surely?

I don't know.

Hey Tris. Do you want to go for an evening picnic in the park? Xxxx

~Tobias

I immediately know my answer.

I'd love to. What time??? Xx

~ Tris

In about 30mins?

~ Tobias

Okey dokey

~ Tris

Maybe if I hang out with Four a bit more I'll fall in love with him again.

Where something nice yet simple x

~ Tobias

I smile and get changed in to a cute black dress that ends just above my knees. I place on my flowery pumps and put on a tiny bit of make up. I brush through my fair hair and take a step back to look in the mirror.

Wow. Simple yet perfect.

I hear a knock at the door and call a bye to my mother as I run down the stairs to leave. She yells bye back.

I open the door and see Tobias leaning against the doorway nonchalantly. He's wearing a button up checkered shirt and some cute tightish black jeans. His hair is perfectly messy yet neat.

I look into his eyes and smile. It's perfect.

"You look beautiful" he says making me blush "lets go. Come on"

I smile at him and we walk out of my house and along a short route to the park conversing in small talk. I notice he hasn't got a picnic with him.

"Toby?" I ask.

"Where's the food? I mean for the picnic" I ask

He smirks at me and doesn't answer my question. When we enter the park, I notice something beautiful.

"Wow" I whisper.

It's 6:30pm but the sky is quite dark so you can see the stars and the air is warm. Just perfect.

Under the prettiest tree in the park a fairly large blanket has been laid down upon the grass. There are small candles lit surrounding it. (FIRE HAZARD) Upon the blanket are beautiful red rose petals and a small picnic consisting of my favourite foods.

Fresh pizza. Which still looks warm. Doritos. Mints. And of course Bens&Jerry's!!!!

"Do you like it?" He asks

"It's perfect"

He releases a breath and smiles, leading me to the blanket to sit on.

We eat our food, exchange small talk.

I must say I laughed my head off more then once and cried a bit too. We had a couple of deep conversations and story telling but I wasn't read for this.

We were looking up at the stars. Just lying quietly and calmly. It was beautiful.

"Tris" Toby's voice cooed.

"Yeah?" I said.

"My know things have been a bit crazy since we. didn't even manage to date for 24 hours when you lost your memory and hated me again. I just want to know. Will you still love me?"

Reality came flooding back.

"I... I don't know" I say "I guess so"

"Do you love me?" He asks

"I... I do" I say

"Good" he whispers gently "I love you too"

With that he leans into kiss me. I'm about to kiss him back when my thoughts are interrupted.

Joe.

Why? Why can't I be happy with Tobias?

"It's getting late. I really must go" I say turning away.

Tobias looks hurt at first making me feel guilty. But his expression soon changes to understanding.

"Ok. I'll walk you home" he says

"Ok" I smile at him.

We pack everything up silently and start to walk back. In my head I'm just think of Joe.

Joe.

Leave me alone!!

That's when I see him. Across the street. I'm about to wave when I realise he is with another girl and they're holding hands. No wait. They're kissing!!

I immediately start to boil with anger.

I love him and he told me he wanted Lyne. Not some random girl.

I storm up to him and tap on his shoulder.

He breaks the kiss turning around to look at me confused. I slap him hard round the face

"I thought you cared for me!! I thought you liked me!!" I yell. Then I whisper for Tobias's sake. "I love you. Your broke my heart. I thought that date meant something to you"

I storm off, tears stinging my eyes and run back to my house and away from Tobias and Joe.

Why? Why does it hurt so bad?

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Tobias POV

"I thought you cared for me!! I thought you liked me" Tris screams.

I see her lean in to whisper but I can still hear them.

"I love you. Your broke my heart. I thought that date meant something to you" her voice breaks my heart.

I love her and she can't love me back. Fine. I'll keep away from you Tris. I'll give you the space we both need.

I'll move on.

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