You And Me Against The World | ✅

Chapter 72

Tobias and I decided to take the train to the factionless sector to visit his mom. We could have taken the car, but it's like boasting. They have the bare necessities, while we live in luxury. Well, not really, but still more than they have.

We patiently wait in the door of the train for it to slow down. When we're finally close I take a few steps back and run toward the exit, jumping and spinning in the air landing on my feet.

"How did you do that?" Tobias asks impressed.

"I've got my secrets," I say with a smirk.

"I thought we don't have any," he says teasingly before wrapping an arm around my middle.

"Well, some secrets need to remain secret. You know for the mystery in the relationship," I say quoting something Christina said to Will a few weeks ago, when he asked about a piercing she got. I won't say where she got it, but it's not some place I would want one. Tobias laughs loudly.

"Did she tell you where she got it?" he asks after a while.

"Yeah, but trust me. You don't want to know. Honestly, it hurts to only think about it, let alone actually get it," I say with a chuckle.

"Alright, I trust your judgment," he says. We walk leisurely through the area, already familiar with the place and some of the factionless. We greet those who greet us and even shake hands with a few. We make it to Evelyn's house and knock on her door. We can hear her shout to just come in so we let ourselves in. Tobias opens the door and lets me enter first. I'm instantly hit by a wonderful smell.

"I'll be right with you," we hear Evelyn shout from the kitchen.

"Okay, mom," Tobias says.

We both sit down in the living room and wait for her to come greet us. To my delight, I find a picture of the three of us on the table near the window. I get up to look at it. It was taken at our wedding and we all smile happily. Tobias comes behind me and embraces me looking down at the picture in my hands. I look at him and he smiles.

"One day I will fill this space with pictures of my grandchildren," she says and we turn to look at her.

"Hey mom," Tobias says and let's go of me to hug his mother. She hugs him tightly and both of them look so content right now. It's adorable.

"Hello, my sweet boy," she says and Tobias blushes slightly. She then comes to hug me. "Hello sweetheart."

"Hey, Evelyn. Thanks for the invitation," I say. "I have to ask. What are you cooking? This smells delicious."

"Turkey with vegetables, a recipe from Amity and for dessert I have a surprise," she says.

"Can't wait to try it," Tobias says.

"Well then. Take a seat in the dining room. Lunch is almost ready," she says and returns to the kitchen.

"You need any help?" I ask her, but she just waves her hand signaling that she doesn't. Tobias and I walk into the dining room and sit down. Soon Evelyn enters with a big plate and a turkey on it surrounded by all kinds of vegetables. I have to say, this looks amazing. And if it tastes half as good as it looks then I'll definitely visit her more often. She hands Tobias the knife to cut it and he does so. He fills my plate first, then Evelyn's and then his. I look at my plate and already feel my mouth watering.

"Well, dig in," Evelyn says with a chuckle.

Tobias takes a forkful into his mouth and closes his mouth. I do the same and can't help the small moan that escapes me.