Divergent | No War

52 - You won't leave again

Tobias
For a long time my mother and i just stare at eachother.

I haven't told tris yet but now its sealed.

My mother hugs me closly.

"I hope that we keep contact." She says - her voice muffled by my shirt.

I nod and hug her back.

"We will. I will visit you - We will visit you."

She smiles. "You might not believe it but i actually understand you. I would have done anything for my love when i was younger."

I smile back at her.

"Thats good."

She starts chewing on the inside of her cheek but keeps up her smile.

"What is it?" I ask and lie my hands on her shoulders.

She moves her head as if pondering whether or whether not she should tell me whatever she needs to tell me.

"Just tell me."

She takes a deep breath and then lies her hands on my cheeks.

"Listen tobias. Please don't change. Stay the man you are now. Don't let him influence you in any way.
Make your own desiccions. Stay true to yourself.
Please promise that to me."

At first i am shocked. Does she think i am turning into him? Into my worst enemy? The one who still haunts my nightmares?

"I won't. I promise. I wouldn't ever lay a hand on Tris or possible children. I wouldn't. Ever."

Mum smiles but i see that she is still hiding something.

"Can you just tell Tris that if she needs adivces i am open for her as well."

I nod and hug her again.

"I will."

I step into the next room and a fists flies towards me.

Short and painfull i told them.

Someone punches my stomach and another one my eye.

When they are done i spit out a bit of blood.

"Thanks guys."

Tommy and Bobby grin.

"Our pleasure."

I roll my eyes. "Don't think that i will ever let you two beat me up like this again. This is only for the optic."

They both laugh and slap my back.

"Sure." Tommy says. Or no, its bobby. God, why do they have to look so identical? Twins...

"Okay i will go now. Take care of my mum."

Their smiles turn into serious and they both nod.

"We promise." They say at the same time.

I smile a sad smile. "Bye you two."

I turn around and walk out.

"Hey! I need help over here!" I already hear their shouts before i see them.

They finally spotted me.

Two dauntless dash around the corner and point their guns at me.

With my face twisting in fake pain i raise my hands.

"Wait. Don't shoot. I-I am dauntless."

I stumble forwards.

The younger of the two drops his gun and catches me.