You And Me Against The World | ✅

Chapter 87

Today we'll announce the final rankings. The initiates did great during the final test. Sam was present, like Jeanine was last year for my final test, but unlike last year there isn't an attack planned on Abnegation. At least I hope there's not. We've gathered the initiates in the cafeteria. Almost everyone is here to see how the newest members did, because they all got in, and what jobs are available this year. We have only seven interesting jobs – one ambassadorship, two jobs in accounting, three in the control room and one in the health system as a counselor. The rest are jobs in the cafeteria, guarding and fence worker.

"I'm glad to say that this year we have no cuts, except for the one you all know," Tobias starts saying and most of the crowd nods. "Before we reveal your ranking we, your leaders and instructors, want to congratulate you for your hard work and improvements over these past ten weeks. After the official rankings are announced you are expected in the large gathering room to receive a key to your apartment and a list of available jobs. Since today is Friday you can tell us your decision first thing Monday morning. Connor," Tobias says gesturing toward him and Connor takes a step forward so that the initiates can see him better, "is as you know one of your leaders. You will look for him and tell him what you have decided. He will also be in charge from now on regarding your job assignments. To avoid any further delay here are your rankings," he says and the board shines brightly with each name next to a number, their respective ranking. I'm pleased to see that Monica came out forth. I look for her in the crowd and see her smiling widely. Just as she wants to come toward me someone, Phil I now recognize, turns her around and hugs her tightly. This reminds me of me and Tobias last year and I absentmindedly grab his hand in mine. He squeezes it tightly before kissing my temple.

I decide not to interrupt Monica and follow Tobias and my co-leaders out of the cafeteria and into the gathering room. The girls decided to throw a "Welcome to Dauntless" party for the newest initiates and obviously decorated the room. The traditional black is everywhere as well as the Dauntless flames. The cafeteria staff even baked cupcakes and made small flames out of frosting.

The party is a huge success and everyone is having one hell of a good time. I'm glad that I'm feeling well enough today to enjoy this. The morning sickness became a real pain in my butt; whenever I thought I was safe a wave of nausea hit me and I emptied my stomach wherever I could.

"Tris," I hear my name and turn around. Monica stands behind me smiling widely and I open my arms to hug her.

"Congratulations," I tell her.

"Thank you so much. I couldn't have done it without you," she says with tears in her eyes.

"Sure you could. You are Dauntless," I say and her smile widens, if that's even possible.

"You know what I mean," she says more serious. I know. I simply nod.

"So, I've seen Phil was there to congratulate you," I say and wiggle my eyebrows and she blushes.

"Yeah. He asked me out on a date. Can you believe that?" she asks.

"Of course, I can. You are sweet and pretty. He is lucky you said yes," I say and then realize she hasn't actually told me if she accepted his invitation. "You did say yes, right?"

"Yes," she says beaming. "We decided to go on a date after I settle in my new apartment," she tells me.

"That's great. You'll have to tell me all about it afterwards. I mean, if you like," I say.

"Of course. Now that I'm a member and you aren't my instructor anymore, I thought maybe we could be friends," she says and looks at me nervous.

"Of course, we can be friends. As a matter of fact, we are friends," I assure her and she grins.