Play it again: a divergent high school fanfiction

Chapter 28

I looked around the yard and smiled. School is finally out for the summer, and of course, I had planned a huge end of the year party. (With the help of Marlene. That girl seriously knows how to throw a party.) Thank god for my huge backyard. The entire sophomore ( well juniors now) class, and a mix of the rest of the grades were attending.

I can't believe the school year is ending. So much has changed in the past year. Actually, a lot has happened just this last month.

Number one thing is that Tobias did not graduate. A few weeks ago he told me he was going to have to repeat his senior year. He failed two classes. I'm honestly bit really sure how to react about it. On one hand, I can't be happy he failed. But in the other, I can't be sad he's not leaving. He seems okay with it though, So I am too. I honestly don't think he wanted to go to college yet. Partially because we didn't want to be separated but I'm not the only reason. I just dont think he was ready for multiple reasons.

Another change is Al. I scan the crowd and find him standing next to Molly laughing about something. Yes, Molly is the one he cheated in me with. They're actually dating now. Honestly I think they actually have an honest, and healthy relationship. I'm happy for him. We're not exactly friends, but I've wasted enough time being angry with him. He does a lot to try and prove himself. The rest of the group feels the same as me for the most part. Me and him have gone from best friends, to dating, to me hating him, and now were back to.. well for lack of a better word, we're accquaintances.

Also, Our YouTube account has skyrocketed in popularity lately. I guess people really like our band, and the idea of our little dedications is a hit. I'm ecstatic we started the account. Singing has always been most important to me. The fact that its become popular is unbelievable.

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The party is in full swing. Loud music, dancing, laughing, and yes, some drinking. The pools open for swimming and even though it's only our first official day of summer vacation, the sun is beating down hard. Well it was, it's setting in the distance now. Giving everyone a beautiful view.

I let out a sigh of contentment just as I heard shouts from behind me. I turn to see Uriah, Will, Tobias, and Zeke all running towards me at full speed. As they come up beside me, Zeke reaches out and lifts me up. Pulling me over his shoulder, carrying me as if I weigh nothing, and they continue running. Towards the pool.

God dammit boys. Is all I think as I plunge into the water. It actually feels really good, and I had been planning on swimming soon anyway. I surface and see them all laughing their asses off.

"Y'all are so lucky in wearing a bathing suit already." I tell them, only half kidding. I might have actually killed them had they ruined a dress. I think chrissy's rubbing off on me, I think.

They just shrug as if to say it couldn't matter any less.

" Well? Are you coming in or do I have to force you in?" I ask

"You? Force us in? I don't think it's possible." Uriah says.

"Wanna bet?" I challenge.

"I wouldn't take that bet if I were you Uri. I felt her punches before. You do not want to be on the receiving end." Tobias warned.

"Who said anything about hitting?" I asked. "Just a little pushing... Maybe a slap here or there." I say innocently. Next thing I know all four of them are canonn-balling around me, soaking my Already dripping wet and makeup smeared, face. Then Mar, Chris, and Shauna are joining us too. I lift myself up so im sitting on the pavement next to the pool, letting my legs float in the water. I grab a towel to wipe some of the make-up off, then dive back in off the diving board. I swim to Tobias who is half-leaning against the wall in a deeper section of the pool. He laughs as i Jump on his back and we swims over to the shallow end together. We swim around over there, away from the rest of the crowd. We end up splashing water and chasing each other around the shallow end. When I look up, our friends are swimming toward us, the girls on each of their boyfriends shoulders.

"That was quite a show you two put on there." Marlene teases "So, You up for some chicken fights?"

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Everyone from the party starting clearing out surprisingly early. Leaving my group of Friends and Caleb's two closest friends, Adam and Zach. The three of them quickly disappeared to his room, like always. Leaving the rest of the house to us. We decide to do karaoke. Which basically means Me, Chris, Marlene, and Shauna going on an all out preformance, Tobias singing while Will plays Guitar in the backround, and Zeke and Uri... Well they did their own special rendition of "gangnam style." A rendition that included them shouting nonsense, and the only words they knew how to say in different languages. ( A bunch of random vocabulary words from our freshman spanish class). And actaully singing the chorus.

After we convinced the guys to watch Frozen with us ( Again). I was really happy. Not because of the movie -- Well that too. I mean how do you not smile at Olaf?-- But because everything is calm and perfect in my life right now. But of course , my mind dosent like to let that last very long. It starts wandering to the only problem i my life right now. Which is my brains crazy thoughts on my relationship. Not particularly bad thoughts, just mind-reeling thoughts. I keep having all these "what-ifs?" running through my head.

What is Tobias and I never got together?would I still be Self harming?

Could I have found strenght to stop that, and stand up to my dad on my own?

How do I know I can trust myself if it was really all him?

Would I have gotten back with Al?

I do know this though. I love Tobias. I always will. And I dont think I want to know life without him anymore. And I know he feels the same.

My thoughts are interrupted when my phone buzzes in my pocket. I was going to ignore it, but feeling the lond, drawn out vibrations I realizes its a phone call. It must be important because I only ever text poeple, unless its Mom. But the number on the screen isnt hers.

"Hello?" I answer. leaving my place on the couch, I walk to the other side of the room to hear better.

"Is this Beatrice Prior?" The voice on the other end speaks. I can tell its a female, but its a voice Ive never heard before.

" Yes, This is Beatrice." I say. A few of my friends glance my way, confued as to why im using my real name, but turn back to the TV. "May I ask whose speaking?" I say politly.

I wait and Listen to Their explanation. Im shocked at what Im hearing. Actually I question whether I heard right or not, Becasue near the end Everyone really loudly laughs at the moive.

"Guys, quiet a second." I command, covering the microphone with my hand. I remove it and say

"I-Im sorry, Im not sure I heard you correctly. You want us to what?" I say

the woman laughs then explains that I did, In fact, her right. "Are you interested?" She asks

"Yes. Yes! of course I am. I will just need to speak with the rest of the group about this, and call you back soon." I thank her then hang up the phone. I slowly walk back to my seat and slowly sit, afraid I might actually pass out from excitement.

"Guys," I announce to the room. " Pause the moive. You're going to want to hear this

*************END OF BOOK 1*************

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