Divergent University

Chapter 23

Tris POV
I wake up, thinking that I have college today. But I don't groan about it. Its because the classes are all my favorite subjects. Everything I love is there in the classes.
The only thing I hate is Troye. I wish he'd go away. I pick up my phone to see 2 texts. One is from Tobias.
T/F- Good Morning, beautiful!
I smile.
Me-Morning, gorgeous!
I text back. The other one's from Troye. Argh!
Tr-Hey Tris! Good morning!
I groan. Why does this have to happen to me? I don't even bother to text him back. I ignore the message.
I put the phone back on my nightstand and hop in the shower.
xXx
Once I arrive in college, I go to my locker to get my stuff. Taylor approaches me.
"That was one hell of a birthday party!" She says.
"Thanks! My boyfriend deserved it." I say.
"Speaking of boyfriends, I have one now too!" She says, happily.
"Let me guess, its Brandon, isn't it?" I ask.
"How'd you know?!" She asks.
"He told me about his feelings for you. He liked you from the beginning." I say.
"Oh, he asked me out on a date! I am so excited!" She says.
"I am so happy for you two!" I say.
"I have to say this again! That party was awesome! And you know what was even more awesome? Your gift to Tobias!" She says.
"I know. He's always wanted one of those. So why not? Get him one." I say.
"Totally." She replies.
"Let's go. Its time for class." I say.
xXx
Its finally lunch. I was starving the whole time in class because I didn't really eat that much for breakfast.
"Hey Tris! I am over here!" I hear Starr's voice.
"Oh, hey! Wassup?" I ask.
"Nothing much." She tells me.
"Hey there ladies!" Evert greets, approaching us with his tray.
"Hey Evert!" I say.
Evert kisses Starr and sits down beside her. This causes me to miss Tobias.
"Is Troye gonna come here?" I ask, worried.
"Hi there!" I hear the voice of the devil himself. Troye. He comes and sits down really close to me and puts his arm around me. I get really uncomfortable. Evert looks at me.
"Hey Tris! I,uh, think Starr prefers sitting with a girl for once. So why don't we switch seats?" He says. Oh my gosh! He's the best!
"Um, yeah, sure." I say, brushing Troye's arm off me and getting up. Evert sits down beside Troye and smiks.
Troye scowls. Starr smiles at Evert. 'Good job!' She mouths to him.
"Why won't you want to sit with your boyfriend, Starr?" Troye asks.
"I wanted her beside me. Is that a problem?" She snaps.
"But-"
"No ifs. No buts. I want her beside me. End of discussion. Now scoot." She snaps yet again. Troye gets up and storms off. Phew.
"Thanks, Evert! That was really nice of you back there!" I say.
"No problem. I will do anything to keep him away from you." He says.
"Ugh. He is annoying." Starr retorts.
"I know." Evert replies.
xXx
When classes are over, I rush to my car, trying to get away from Troye.
But I get the worst shock of my life when I reach my car.
He is there leaning against it.
"What are you doing here?" I ask.
"Hey Tris!" He says. "I just wanted to ask you out, again."
"And my answer is no. Again." I say. "Troye, listen. I have a boyfriend."
"Ya. So what? He doesn't have to know." He says.
"No. I won't lie to him. I love him very much." I say.
"Please. Just do it." He says.
"No. Don't force me." I say.
"I really like you, Tris." He says.
"I. Don't. Care." I say. "I am not interested."
"What does he even have that I don't?!" He shouts, exasperated.
"He is my soulmate. No one can seperate us." I say.
"He doesn't even look appealing." He says.
"I don't care how he looks. He is very handsome. Do you even know that he was every girl's dream man in high school?" I ask.
"That's ridiculous!" He exclaims.
"No it isn't. All the girls were drooling over him." I say.
"He isn't even worth it. I am way better than him." Troye says.
"No you aren't. I hate you!" I say.
"I will change that." He smirks.
He leans in close to me. I recoil a bit from him.
"Listen, you will be mine! Whether you like it or not! I will get you!" He whispers. And walks away. I dont care what he tries. He will never get me without my consent.