I force the thoughts from my head. Why am I daydreaming about this? Right now, I need to focus on making supper...
Marcus comes downstairs, a stack of papers in hand. "I'll be back at about seven." I swallow, then say the words I'd only ever uttered once, to my mother.
"Okay, dad. I...I love you." Marcus seems taken aback, but only for a second. He purses his lips, and offers me only a slight nod in response. Before leaving, he puts out his cigarette.
Of course. Smoking in public would be frowned upon. No matter. I concentrate on cooking once again. This would be the best meal ever... I hope...
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I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up. I waited until eight thirty, and Marcus didn't show up. My food, the vegetable soup is prepared for Marcus, has gotten cold. Depressed, I eat in silence. Then, out of nowhere, I hear my name.
"Tobias." I look around. "Mom? Mom!" But of course, it was only my imagination. Tears burn behind my eyes. . . Suddenly, the door slams open. Marcus is home. I jump to my feet. "Dad?" Marcus crosses the room in two long strides and slaps me across the face before I can react.
"Did you tell anyone I mistreated you? Answer me, boy. Did you?" He begins undoing his belt, not even giving me a chance to reply. "This is for your own good."
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♘ Be Brave ♘
FanfictionTobias Eaton has been abused and manipulated by his father for as long as he can remember, enslaved by his fears and oppressive Abnegation lifestyle...but one day, he chooses to betray his faction, and embarks on a journey that will change his life...
