Lost + found: sequel to We Are One (divergent fanfic)

Chapter 14

Tris POV

Me and Al quickly go and grab our timetables.

He glances at his timetable and sighs with relief. Sounds like he's got an easy day.

"I'll meet you at the school gates if I don't see you at lunch." He says and I simply nod.

I look down it and sigh. Worst day. Ever. Tobias comes up next to me and makes me jump.

"What have you got." He asks, walking with me to my locker.

"Um, English lit first." I say showing him my timetable. A small smile curls onto his lips.

"Looks like we're in the same class for most of the day." He says, smirking slightly.

We get to my locker and Tobias leans against the one next to it. It feels weird walking with me everywhere. Odd but refreshing like when you wait for the rain to come.

"My my! Look the stiffs back!" I snap my head and slam my locker shut. Peter. How he always gives me a warm welcome. Eric walks over and Tobias' jaw immediately clenches. A look of fear and anger forms in his eyes.

Eric smirks when he sees me.

"Where'd you go stiff?" He asks folding his arms and creates an intimidating stance.

"Michigan." I say, bluntly.

"Why? Daddy come back to get you?" Peter mocks, the glint of pleasure forms in his eyes as he mocks me.

"Yeah. He did actually." Not that I wanted to go with him. I was forced.

"Oh wait, is this the dad that used to beat you every night? Can't blame him to be honest. Being stuck with something like you-" he snarls but Tobias snaps.

"Don't you dare speak to her like that." He spits.

Why is he protecting me?

I look at him for a moment and don't see Tobias. I see another person. I don't know what it is about him but it chills me slightly.

Peter laughs and Eric joins in.

"Why do you keep wanting her? When you could do so much better?" Eric asks

"Not that much better." Peter mutters loud enough for us to hear.

I feel my face go red as I get angrier and angrier. Tobias glares at them as they both laugh. He's changed and so have I. Neither of us is fighting back. I feel angry but know I can't do anything about it. I grind my teeth and clench my fists.

"Don't make me kick your ass, Peter." I hiss.

"Oh what the stiff, finally fights back." He spits

"Don't you remember, I kicked your ass that time in maths."

He tuts.

"Nope. You and four over there fought." He says. "But he's not going to be around to protect you forever." He says.

"Tris. Let's go. There's no point." Tobias says.

He goes to reach for my hand. But hesitates.

A low sinking feeling fills my stomach as his hand falls away from mine. Like I'm repelling him like a magnet. Maybe I am. Maybe Peter is right. Maybe I'm not worth it.

We begin to walk away. Then I hear.

"Watch your back stiff! We've still got your welcome back present!"

I turn around to see Peter smirking and Eric smiles slightly. A girl with dark blonde hair walks up behind them and says to them. They both point to me. She starts grinning like them. Lauren comes up and joins them like they were old friends. She glares at me when she sees me. Making me gulp.