Tris POV
Tobias freezes next to me and slides his arm through mine, running a hand up and down my back, as if trying to calm me down. My jaw clenches and my breathing becomes harsh. Eric glances over at us and smirks.
"Well well well. What do we have here? If it isn't the Serg's daughter." I glare.
"Well hello Eric. I wasn't aware they allowed strays on the base." He lets out a snarl and take step towards me. Tobias pushes me behind him.
"Try taking another step, I dare you." He whisper. Amar comes to stand between us.
"Alright you two, knock it off! Four, you're needed in training, and I will personally make sure that Miss Prior is safe with me. She'll be my guest observer today. As for you, Private Matthews, you'll be in charge of overseeing the dive-and-rescue teams. Am I clear?" He growls. They both nod, never breaking eye contact.
"Then get going."
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I watch Tobias's muscles contract as he demonstrates how to retrieve a dummy in the water. His forehead glistens with sweat, and every time he goes under to retrieve the dummy my heart beat quickens. It's only when he's out of the pool, wrapping himself in a towel, that I can breathe easy.
I sit on a cold metal bench near the pool. Amar stands, barking orders at the young trainees. Tobias glances back at me and lets a small smile play on his lips before turning his attention back to the pool. As each person swims laps, I feel my legs growing cold with water. I sigh, standing up, and follow Amar as he make his way to each individual pools. He arrives at Eric pool, where he is currently screaming at one of the men, who stands shivering and dripping in water.
"WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU AL? ITS'S SEARCH AND RESCUE, NOT FLOP AROUND LIKE A BEACHES WHALE." The boy turns red and mumbles something.
"Sorry sir. I was distracted." His eyes flit to me for a moment, but Eric catches on. He grabs my forearm roughly and hauls me to the front of the group.
"So you men are easily distracted by women. This is exactly why you are here! NO DISTRACTION CAN GET IN YOUR WAY!" He gives me a brutal shake. I let out a yell, which gets the attention of Amar. He turn and his face becomes stone.
"Private, let that young women go NOW." He glares, and I try to yank my arm away, it comes free, but I trip over his outstretched foot. My back hits the water, and I am submerged in cold. I fight to make my way to the to of the water, until I finally break the surface. Water stings my eyes, and I hear people shouting. A strong hand grips underneath my arms and pull me from the water. I cough and rub my face as the person wraps a familiar pair of arms underneath my legs. I glance up at Tobias, who's face is stony.
He carries me to a bench and sets me down. A large towel is brought over and he kneels in front of me, wrapping me in it. He stays silent. I glance around to see Amar grabbing Eric by the collar and hauling him to his office. I lower my eyes to Tobias, who is attending to a small cut on the back of my hand. I flinch and pull away. His eyes finally meet mine. I take a deep breath in.
"I'm sorr-"
"Don't." He cuts in. He stands and heads towards the lockerooms. My eyes burn with tears. I stand, throwing the towel on the bench. I glance at Al, who's been watching me the entire time. I shoot him a small smile.
"Try not to worry about it." He nods. I sigh.
"Tell him I left, ok?" He nods again and looks down. I brush past him and head for the exit. I pass by Amar's office. He glances up at me, and shoots me a frown. I shake my head and continue to the door. The air is cold, and I wrap my jacket tighter around myself. I hail a cab, and sit in silence as I drive back to my apartment.
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I lie with Felix, my soft grey tabby cat. He always is a comfort to me. My phone keeps lighting up with texts from Tobias.
Where r u?
Al said you left
Tris
Plz answr
I continue to ignore the as I flick through the page of Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix.
When I arrived home, I had one of the worst panics attacks. I couldn't breathe, and my vision became blurry with the lack of oxygen I was getting. So I've turned to my comfort objects. Books, my cat, and a cup of tea. By now, my breathing is calm, and I feel in control of my own body again.
As I spent my time in a state of panic, all I could think is that I'm selfish. I am putting Tobias through a living hell. He doesn't deserve it.
I don't deserve him.
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The Hero's Call///Fourtris AU
Fanfiction"Ah, perfect timing! Sweetheart, I would like you to meet Private Four Eaton." I turn around and see a bright pair of familiar blue eyes. It's him.
