They're Only ➵ Divergent Fanfiction

They're Only ➵ Chapter 22

[Tobias]

Even though my body screams for me to go back in the warmth of the bed with Tris' head on my chest, I decided to make brunch for us. I want us to spend this break having fun and indulging in good cooked food. Last night was so far one of the best times of this trip and it just started, I enjoyed eating the delicious meal with Tris and then holding her in my arms. I want this vacation to be revolved around us, because soon I will have to leave and I want to make as many memories possible.

This morning I made brunch, and I never knew how easy and how much I missed cooking. Tris makes food for us and delicious eggs, but sometimes I like to overdo things and treat Tris like the queen she is to make extravagant foods. I prepared for her, eggs Benedict with smoked salmon instead of ham. On top of bread, fruit oatmeal, and a salad to go with the eggs Benedict. Just as I get the pot of coffee going, Tris walks down the steps in one of my t-shirts that hang loosely on her shoulders, bunching up at her knees, a messy bun on top of her head.

She gives me a kiss before she squeezes me tightly and I wince without thinking, "What's wrong?" Tris questions, looking at me weirdly before sitting behind the island.

"I―uh, nothing." I stutter, I don't want to ruin the plan now. . . it's too soon.

"You're not out of this mister!" Tris raises her eyebrows at me and then relaxes, "Good morning! It smells good." I smile and lean over the island to press a kiss to her forehead. She gives me a smile and I turn around away from her, to start making our plates.

"Thanks, I got up earlier to make brunch ." I catch Tris looking out of the window, frost coats the ground and the sun is shining, melting the frozen dew, "I made all your favorites."

Tris gives me another smile while I place her plate and bowl in front of her, turning around to pour her some juice and giving her some coffee, "Tobias, you spoil me way too much. I'm making dinner tonight, no if, and's, or butts." Tris narrows her eyes at me while I sit across from her and we both dig in, "Amazing as always, I'm afraid that the time we get back to the city. . . I'll be ten pounds heavier." We both laugh at each other. Brunch goes by quicker than expected, and while Tris is in the shower, I am cleaning up. Tris gets dressed while I take my shower which I try to make as quick and painless as possible. We both get dressed in comfortable clothes and make our way downstairs to watch some television.

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[Tris]

After dinner, Tobias and I decided to make dolled up hot chocolates and drink that by the fire. Tobias starts the hot chocolate with milk in the pot while I pull out the goodies from the cabinets and fridge. I always loved making my hot chocolate with hot water over the packet of hot chocolate mix and our first Winter together, Tobias practically slapped my hand when he saw me pour the water over the chocolate. He then showed me one of Hana's recipes that is done with whole milk and semi-sweet chocolate.

"Tobias, I waited all day for you to tell me why your right side hurts." I say as Tobias stirs the melted chocolate on the stove before pouring it in the warm milk. I turn around and lean against the counter-top, waiting for Tobias to face me.

Tobias takes a deep breath and turns to me with a smile on his face, "It should be healed by now," He mutters to himself before Tobias pulls his top off, wincing when he does. I gasp, seeing bandages covering his right arm until a little bit after his elbow, almost to his wrist, leaving his 'T' on his wrist untouched.

"Did you get shot?!" Tobias nearly bursts into laughter at me, I pout and cross my arms over my chest. I hate when Tobias gets hurt and doesn't tell me because I want to be there for him like he is there for me, I want to tend to him like he tends to me, "It's not funny, this is serious."

"Tris, love, I did not get shot. I got a tattoo, I just recently put the bandages back on because I wanted to reveal it to you soon, tomorrow was going to be the day. But, seeing as you're impatient," Tobias mutters and I smile, "I got it a couple of days before Christmas, that's why I really didn't hug you tight or wore short sleeves at night. It's mostly healed, and I thought that with you not spending the night with me, was the perfect opportunity. Do you want to see it?"

"Do I?"

I help Tobias peel his white bandage off of his arm and I gasp at the detailed art work. Ink covers his shoulder to a bit past his forearm, attached to the tattoo from his back. It's almost like a story telling itself through the tattoo. Birds are scattered around his arm, taking flight like the ones on my collard bone. Then, there are arrows that go along with the detailed story. There are bits and other pieces, like flowers, that make the tattoo stand out and look great on his arm and tanned skin, "The birds mean that I'm in a constant change in my life, and movement. The arrows mean defense and protection from harm." Tobias kisses my nose, "I got this because one day I noticed that the scars from the belt from Marcus reached the back of my arm, and I didn't realize how upsetting it was when I kept looking at it. I couldn't stop looking at them, it made me feel more vulnerable . So, I had to cover it up. I'm erasing every memory I ever had of him, no matter how much time or pain it takes. I want to forget him."

"Well, Tobias. It looks amazing!" I kiss him on the lips, "I love it."

"Tori, from high school, she did it for me. I went to her shop and I told her all about my past so she could get a feel for what kind of tattoo I want to use that can cover up the lashes that stretched to my arm." Tobias lets out a small sigh, I hate when he has to relive what happened to him as a child. I hate knowing that he went through an abusive relationship with his father and loosing his mother at a young age. So, the ink that covers his back and arms, is all worth it. . . whatever makes him forget his dark and horrible past, "Come to find out, her brother, George, did my tattoo on my back a while ago. I didn't know that was her brother, so when I walked in I expected him to do it. But, Tori offered. It was nice to see her, she said that you need to visit her some time soon." Tobias squirts the whipped cream on top of our steaming mugs.

"I will do that, I miss her," I smile at Tobias as we sit in front of the fire with our hot chocolate dolled up with chocolate straws, whipped cream, marshmallows, and peppermint, "The tattoo looks amazing on you, sexy even." I wink at him.

"I was kind of going for that." We both laugh and I lean against Tobias' body, watching the wood burn from the fire.