They're Only ➵ Divergent Fanfiction

They're Only ➵ Chapter 8

[Four]

I've never loved anyone more than I love Tris. Yes, words can go a long way but it's all about our actions—even if it's just a simple kiss or gesture. When my mother died, I had nothing left except for an abusive father who blamed me for her death.

When I found Tris, we both had something and someone that left us and we mended each other. That's what made us stronger, and to have her curled up against my side just makes everything outside this room come to a halt. I run my hand at the top of her silky hair.

After eating a wonderful lunch, I took Tris home to spend my last few hours alone with her before I have to leave tomorrow. I decided yesterday that I would leave early to get home in time to study for the exams that are coming, so with Mrs. Prior out of the house, and Caleb at work, a lot of making up for the time we were separated was in store.

"I don't want you to go," Tris whines, placing her head in my chest that is now bare. I tug on the hem of my shirt on her small body and kiss her forehead. "We just reunited."

"I know, but a few weeks after tomorrow we will be together longer than now."

Tris lets out a small sigh, "Fine, so tell me about Lauren." My body tenses at Tris' words. If I tell Tris about Lauren, in all honesty, she's going to get upset and think that I like Lauren and then we are going to fight about it and I don't want to leave Tris mad, I wanna come home in December to see my happy girlfriend with a big smile on her face.

"Well, she's nice. Good company to keep me until I return home to you." Tris doesn't pester anymore, I just hear her let out a rigid sigh, "Are you mad?"

"No." She answers shortly, and I roll my eyes, placing my hand on my head. "I asked about her remember."

"Yes you are, babe, you don't have to worry about Lauren I-"

"--I'm not mad at Lauren, you don't have to make assumptions."

"Okay."

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Eventually, Tris locked herself in the bathroom and I sat her waddling in a puddle of shame even if I shouldn't be. I'm not the one at fault here, Tris was upset that was plain and clear that she was. Her body became rigid and moment by moment she was closer to the end of the bed instead of on me and then she excused herself and went to the bathroom and it's been twenty minutes and I know she isn't using the bathroom, I just know her like that.

I pull myself up on the bed and let out a sigh before I walk to her bathroom, I knock on the door, "Tris? Can we talk?" I ask, wishing that this wooden barrier wasn't holding us apart. I want to see her face, even if it doesn't want to see mines at the moment.

"What is there to talk about?" She swings open the door, her eyebrows furrowed.

"At the fact that you are mad?" I let out a sigh, "Tris, you know I would never-"

"--Jeez Tobias!" She throws her hands up in the air with frustration radiating off of her, she brushes past me and paces in the area of her room, "I'm not mad that you have a friend that's a girl, far from it. I know that you are not going to cheat on me, because you know that I would hurt you severely. But what's making me mad is that you are assuming that I'm mad at you, I'm upset that you don't let me have friends for once!" I am totally taken back. What does she mean that I don't let her have friends?

"Tobias, it's alright for you to have friends that are girls but when I tell you I have one guy friend. You flip out and think that I'm going to leave you for him. We've been together for almost 3 years and you think I'm going to leave you?" She gives me a sarcastic look, "Wow."

"Well, I just don't want you to be around those boys who are going to take advantage for you. Sorry for me being a protective figure for you in your life! Isn't that what you wanted?! Now you have it and you don't want it! Would it be a problem if your dad was alive, would you question him if he wants to protect you? Huh?" Tears blur her beautiful eyes and I know that I hit a soft spot and I want to just crawl in a hole, Tris lets out a sob and wipes her face.

"I don't know Tobias, he's dead. Just like your mother!" She yells and runs away from me and I chase after her, "Leave me alone!" She slams herself in Caleb's room and locks the door.

"Tris, I didn't mean it like that." I bang on the door, "Please open it, I'm sorry." I whimper.

"Get out of my house Tobias!" She hits the door and I let out a frustrated grunt and I turn around, going to her room to put on my shirt and I slip on my shoes. I shrug on my jacket and don't even glance at the door before I am running down the steps, texting Zeke on the way.

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I'm really excited for the next chapter! Like they always say, the rain comes before the rainbow! Many plans for this story and excitement is an understatement. 💕💕💋💋