Disremembered (Fourtris story)

Chapter: 33 Professional Responsibilities

Chapter: 33 Professional Responsibilities

*Tris POV*

It has been a crazy couple of weeks, initially Luke and the security team had myself and the Greys under constant surveillance, but no actions were taken against us. In the meantime, the new Rebel group has been releasing hate-propaganda against the bureau and specifically the Genetically Pure. There have been no more bombings or murders, just the threat of unrest.

At both the request of the Greys and myself, the security detail was finally released. I found it very unnerving to have a shadow everywhere I went. But it also gave me the excuse to keep to myself.

I have personally been working on my project in the laboratories, and still working on my physical therapies in the Leadership Medical ward. Aside from those two things, I pretty much stay at home. Christina, Cara and Caleb have been great about visiting me at my apartment for dinners. Thankfully, no large group dinners for me. No sign of Tobias or Nita as well.

Luke has finally been able to get his schedule under control, so we have had two training sessions since the initial attack. I really enjoy our time together. He has become a good friend. I think back to when he brought Tobias up to me at our first session back, the conversation had a rough start, but we both said what we needed to say.

+o+++o+ Flashback +o+++o+

I am sipping some water after our hand to hand combat training, Luke is still requiring me to wear the protective gear. The only positive is that I can tell he hits harder then he would had I not been wearing it. It is nice to feel challenged, and although it took me awhile to get acclimated to his training style, I feel like I am thriving now.

"So, did you know that Tobias Johnson is on my Surveillance Team in the control center...well – of course you do, you were there the night of the initial attacks, and he was front and center with his coding skills." Luke says while examining my face closely.

"I did. Why are you bringing him up?" I counter and face Luke head on, raising my eyebrows.

He smiles at me, "I wanted to see your reaction when I mentioned him."

I raise my chin, "Here you go? Take a good look at me then." I tell him.

"Oh I always take a good luck when it comes to you Tris." He says teasingly, a huge grin on his face. "But in all seriousness... I have recently had to review his file, he has actually been assigned to a very high level project in my department." Luke then pauses, "Imagine my surprise when I read all about his history with your friends, specifically with you Tris."

I hear something in Luke's voice, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I don't think it is jealousy. I almost feel like jealousy is something that Luke is not capable of, being that he comes across so secure in who he is. I say that with amusement, not as a judgement of him.

"Let's not beat around the bush Luke, if you have something to say – please do it now." I challenge him, stopping what I am doing to face him head on.

"OK, I feel hurt. I feel like I have literally opened up my entire soul and put it on display for you – while you have been holding out. Which I completely understand – you have every right to do that, Tris. But now, I just feel like I should not have given you...given you so much." Luke's eyes are blazing, but it is not anger I see. It is raw emotion, passion. I feel my pulse quicken, and I literally need to control myself from launching myself into his arms. I slowly breathe in and out to calm myself.