You And Me Against The World | ✅

Chapter 28

"Who?" I ask.

"Tori Wu," he answers.

"Tori who?"

"Not who. Wu."

"I meant who's that?"

"Tori, from the tattoo parlor."

"Shut up," I say. He looks at me rather shocked. "Sorry, picked it up from Christina apparently. Why her?"

"I know her since my aptitude test. She and my instructor Amar became my friends when I first joined Dauntless. She's also the one who helped with my tattoo. We talked a lot and she told me about her brother. She's a great person and she knows almost everyone here in Dauntless. People know and trust her. I checked the files, there hasn't been one complaint against her. She would make a fine addition."

"Do you think she would want this? Becoming a leader changes your life forever and not always in a good way. There's a lot of work and responsibility that's coming with it."

"I know. I haven't told her anything because I wanted to run it by you first. You are my partner in every aspect of my life. If you don't want something I won't impose it. But we should discuss it nevertheless."

"I agree. What made you think of her? I mean just because she knows people and people know her doesn't mean she would be a good fit."

"True. That's only one reason. Over the years we both complained about the way Dauntless was lead by our former leaders. We talked about how unfair the faction became and what we would do if we would have the chance to change things."

"So basically you daydreamed about becoming leaders," I say with a chuckle.

"More or less," he says smiling.

"Alright. You know her better than me. And I trust your judgment. When do you want to tell her about our proposal?"

"Whenever you want."

"How about we go talk to her now. See if she has some time or come to our offices later or tomorrow. I don't want to discuss this at the tattoo parlor," I say.

"Me neither. But I have an appointment in ten minutes," he says looking at his watch.

"That's not a problem. I can go to her and schedule something for later. When would it be good for you?"

"My appointment shouldn't take longer than one hour. How about after that?" he asks.

"Alright. I see what I can do. I'll take my phone with me and call you if something comes up."

"Good."

We kiss goodbye and Tobias leaves my office. I grab my keys and phone and lock the door behind me. I walk down to the Pit and pass several stores before I get to the tattoo parlor. I enter the dimly lit place and look for Tori. I find her in the back of the shop working. In the chair sits Dwayne, our security head getting a new tattoo on his left upper arm.

"Hey guys," I say. Tori looks up at me and smiles when she sees me.

"Hi Tris. What can I do for you?" she asks politely.

"Hello Tris," Dwayne greets me smiling before his expression changes to a serious one. "Is something wrong? Did you call me?" he asks and starts fussing on the chair, making Tori stop working.

"Calm down or I will make a mistake otherwise," she scolds him.

"Tori, please. If Tris is here she probably needs me," he says trying to get out of the chair. Dwayne always goes out of his way to make sure I'm safe or have anything I need. He's a little like Tobias, but in a more brotherly fashion.