The Future Queen and King of Dauntless

Chapter 23

Tris POV

I have no idea how long we have been at this. Tobias looks like he is about to fall asleep I am bored out of my mind and Hana just keeps going at it like there isn't anything more important in the world. I think Hana could put Marlene to shame.

I try to remain alert, and answer any questions given to me. After endless conversation about my hair, make-up, shoes, veil, flowers and jewelry I think we are nearing the end of this torture. I have to hand it to Tobias he stayed here with me, making sure I didn't suffer alone. I look over at him and see he is asleep with his head resting on his hand. He is snoring lightly and his face looks so peaceful and relaxed. I smile to myself. I hear Hana stop talking, anxious I look over at her. She is looking at Tobias a soft smile on her face.

"He's a good kid." She tells me softly, motherly. I smile. "I am really happy that he gets to be with someone he generally cares for. His childhood wasn't a happy one, well at least not after that night."

She doesn't need to go into detail I know what night she is referring to. I press my lips together in a thin line trying no to think about what he told me.

"I am happy as well. I truly care about him. I just hope I don't end up disappointing him or make him regret his choice." I tell her honestly.

"You too have a lot in common you know. He was just going to let whatever girl was left end up with him, he gave up on the notation of love and happiness a long time ago, I was worried about him to say the least. I have seen him change since meeting you, he seems happier, freer...content. For that I will always be thankful for you entering his life."

I smile, she really is a nice person.

"I can also tell you're really not into all this wedding stuff. So I will finish the rest you will still have to go to the dress shop with the girls and find a dress though." I nod in understanding. "Oh, one more thing all the royal families have to attend the weddings of each kingdom, but is there anyone else you would wish to invite?"

I think about that. I didn't really have any friends in Abnegation, but I know my father had a few friends that were over a lot. They mainly talked about business but I could ask him if he wanted to invite any of them.

"Hana, I know my father has a few friends that I have known for a while. I will write to him and ask if he wishes for them to be invited to our wedding." I say while pointing between myself and Tobias. "I will ask him for any names and request that he send the return message to you instead of myself if that is alright with you."

Hana nods in approval. "I'll leave you two alone now. Are you going to let him sleep or do you plan on waking him up?"

"Oh, I plan on waking him up." I say with a sly smirk on my face.

"Tris, you're going to fit in just fine around here." I hear Hana laugh as she gets up and exits the room.

It makes me feel worthy that she feels that way. I get up from my chair. My body sore and numb from sitting for so long. I wonder how long we were actually here. My jaw is really starting to feel stiff and I inwardly groan when I realized I should have stopped and got some ice for my face before this get together. I walk silently towards Tobias' sleeping body, gently I place my hand around his forearm that supports his head and as quick as I can I yank his arm away from his body thus causing his head to fall and hit the table below him with a loud thud. I can't control my laughter.

Tobias POV

I wake up when my head hits a hard flat surface. I open my eyes to see the table I was sitting at under my face and the sound of Tris laughing hysterically at myself. I don't have any idea when I fell asleep but I doubt she could blame me for it. That was sheer torture for me, I bet it was for her as well. I groan and lift my head slowly rubbing my jaw with my left hand.

"How long was I out for?"

"I have no idea somewhere between shoes and flowers maybe?"

I nod.

"Want some lunch?"

"Oh god yes." She says over dramically. We both chuckle.

I love how honest she is about eating, most girls would be like oh no I already ate my daily calorie intake or I can't I need to fit into my wedding dress crap. Thank god she isn't like that. I don't think I've ever really seen her purposely choose a salad. Tris is just so different from other girls, and yet she is still feminine, dainty, and perfect.

Lunch was great. Tris was finally able to sit next to me since Marlene ended up having a lunch date with Uriah. I was able to talk to the two most important people to me while enjoying good food. Zeke, Tris and I just kept joking, laughing, eating, and having a great time. I knew Tris was nervous about how Zeke would act towards her so when we sat down I simply rested my hand on her thigh and rubbed what I thought was soothing circles with my thumb. Tris quickly realized though that Zeke held no ill will towards her and she relaxed easy enough, especially when our food showed up.

I have to hand it to her she can hold her own when it comes to eating with Zeke and myself. Between the three of us I am sure we ate more than half the food ourselves. I am really happy my unofficial brother gets along so easily with my soon to be wife.

After we finish eating Zeke excuses himself and heads towards Shauna. I see her smile as he walks towards her. I am really happy the three of us...Zeke, Uriah and myself were able to form genuine connections with our betrothed. I have to say I never really thought of the whole love at first site thing, but I can't deny the idea anymore. I have fallen in love with Tris from the moment she entered the room at the hub, and by the looks on both Zeke and Shauna's faces they believe in that notion as well.

Tris and I are still sitting at the table in a comfortable silence when Max and Hana approach us.

"Oh kids we were hoping to catch up with you, we need to start your training so you are prepared for your new roles as king and queen. We also need to know if you will be allowing all of us to stay in the castle or if we will need to vacate. Though Hana and I were discussing getting our own place on the outskirts of town to just relax, but we would still love to have a guest room available to us whenever we would like it." Max states regally.