You And Me Against The World | ✅

Chapter 8

Tobias tightens his grip on my hand but I remain silent. I know how uncomfortable he's right now.

"How many times do I have to tell you that my name is FOUR?" Tobias spits.

"I'm sorry. I didn't think you were still keeping that silly nickname now that you're a faction leader," Marcus says in the most innocent voice he has.

"Well, I do. So if you want to talk to me, which to be frankly I hope you don't, please address me with Four," Tobias says angry.

"What have I ever done to deserve this kind of treatment from my own son?" Marcus asks outraged.

"Really? You can't think of anything?" I ask mockingly. Marcus glares at me and I feel the urge to back off but I don't want to show any kind of weakness in front of this... I don't think man would be an appropriate term. This monster. Yeah, that's better.

"Please, don't interfere between my son and me, girl," Marcus snarls at me.

"Don't you dare disrespect her," Tobias warns.

"Now, what did I do to deserve this aggression?" Marcus asks defensively, clearly putting on a show for my parents and those who are watching us.

"What do you want?" Tobias asks dismissively.

"I want to talk to my only son. Am I not allowed too?"

"There's nothing to talk about."

"We should sit down. The next interrogation will start soon," my mom says trying to calm the situation.

"Yes, come on everyone, let's take our seats," my dad encourages. I tuck at Tobias' hand and make him follow me to our seats leaving Marcus just standing there. God, how I hate that man. I wish we could go home and I could hold Tobias in my arms, soothing his pain away.

The interrogations of the remaining criminals go smoothly and by six o 'clock we are done and can finally go back home. During the interrogations we've learned a few new names that will be arrested shortly and then interrogated as well. According to Jack we don't have to be present at those interrogations since they are all Erudite. I find it a relief since we really need to focus on Dauntless now. I need to talk to Tobias, but I'll do that tomorrow. We need our rest and he needs to relax.

We say good bye to my parents and leave to get to the train. The train ride home is quiet. I don't want to disturb Tobias. He will talk to me when he feels like it.

Fortunately we manage to get to his apartment without being seen. He unlocks the door and opens it, allowing me to enter first. It's still early for supper so I decide to take a shower first. I think it's best to let Tobias think things through without me as an audience. I grab some black yoga pants and a baggy t-shirt, as well as a big, fluffy towel. I let the warm spray of water hit my skin and for a moment I close my eyes.

I can't believe that only two days ago my greatest worry was if I made it into Dauntless or not. Now I'm not only a member, but also one of the two new leaders. Thank god Tobias is in this with me. I don't think I could do this without him. I open my eyes and grab the body wash. It's Tobias' and it smells woodsy. I love it, but I think I'll buy myself another one. If I think about it I need a few things. And we need to stock up the fridge. Not that I mind eating in the cafeteria, but it would be great to have at least some snacks in the apartment for whenever we feel like just staying home. Home. I thought it would be awkward to call this apartment, his apartment, my home, but it's not. No scratch that, it's not even the apartment, it's Tobias. I'm home whenever I'm with him. I never thought I would feel this way for someone other than my parents and brother, but I do. And what's remarkable I feel even more at home with him then with my family.