Divergent High

Chapter 10

Tobias~

Tris is probably thinking I'm out of my mind. The thing is though, even though we haven't been together long, I can't bare losing her. I've lost too many things in my life because of Marcus, he is definitely not taking her away from me.

Tris looks over towards me, tears start to spill out of her eyes. She speaks so quietly and almost chokes on her words. " Tobias, I...I... I don't know what I would do without my family, I'll be lost."

I pull over when I see Tris' house, I take her arms and hug her tightly. I slowly whisper, " Tris, I know it will be hard at first with not having them there with you, but I promise I'll take care of you Tris. We can be each other's family. Together."

She raises her head and slowly nods, she quickly grabs her bag and pecks my cheek.

" I'm going to tell them Tobias. That we are going to live together" she says

" Tris, I don't want to rush you into anything as long as you are----" I reply.

" I'm sure. Can you meet me at my house in a hour in a half? It will give me enough time to pack and explain." She quickly says, she smashes her lips with mine and whispers " see you soon"
I wave back and drive away back to my house.

Tris~

I quietly open the door and see my mother cutting cabbage for dinner. I quietly sneak passed her but she turns around just before I make it up the stairs. The floor creeks beneath my feet, she says smoothly "Beatrice, you didn't think I noticed the door swing open with the cold breeze blowing through did you?" I look at the door and see I haven't closed it, I slowly close it and hold the handle for balance. These little things are usually noticed by my mother.

I slightly smile when my mother sees my face again, I creep up the stairs and start packing.
I find an old black suitcase above my wardrobe, I lay it on my bed and start grabbing the things I need. Basically my whole room since from when I was young is going in this suitcase, many memories will be taken.

When I finsh packing everything I leave my things at the door. My mother calls us down for dinner just in time, I walk down to the kitchen and help lay everything on the table. We all sit down and serve ourselves and much on our food under the glow of our old lightbulb.

I break the silence and say it to them straight "Dad, Mom and Caleb, I think it's time I told you that realise I can not be without Tobias. Yes, he is my boyfriend and we have only been together a little while but we need each other. His dad, Marcus is giving you this job so I can go. Tobias will have nobody left. I can't do thus to him or to me. Can I live with Tobias?"

The rest of them look round the table in shocked looks, Caleb is the first one to speak of course. " Tobias.. The one I saw you with this morning? Beatrice I wouldn't worry I'm sure the both of you would find someone else"

"No Caleb, I'm staying with him." I reply.

My mother has tears rolling down her eyes, I wipe my tears out of my eyes before they skip dine my cheeks. My father says " Beatrice, maybe you should sleep on this. Maybe you will think different--"

I cut him off and say "Dad I need to do this"

Our family never really shout, I don't want to be the one to shout either so I remain a quiet tone.

Within whimpers my mother says "Well can we at least talk with Tobias first before you go?"

"Of course Mom, he should be here in 5 minutes" I rise from the table and we all have a family hug.

"As long as we can still come and visit you whenever, okay?" My dad says while smiling slightly.

I nod and hug my dad tightly. We wait for another couple of minutes for Tobias to come, we all clear the table together and wash the dishes. While I dry the dishes, Caleb whispers to me " Are you sure you are going to go through with this?"

I turn to face him and reply "Yes Caleb, I am." I give him a quick tight hug and put the plates away.

Tobias comes and knocks on the door, we all great him at the doorway.

My parents start asking him questions like, "Will you protect her and keep her safe? Call us if any things wrong? Can we come visit your house as well?"

He nods at every question. I go upstairs and grab my bag and the rest of my things. I start crying when I reach the doorway. The thought of my family not being at every dinner table with me, knowing that they are always there to keep me safe.

I know Tobias will protect me though. I reassure my mother I'm okay, that I was just a little upset.
We all hug each other tightly, my mother and father kiss my forehead and help Tobias load the bags into the boot. I can see them talking to Tobias, Caleb covers my view and smiles. " I'm going to miss you Beatrice, not knowing that I can talk to you everyday" I smile and reply, " I'll miss you too Caleb".

Tobias and I hold each other's hands and sit in the warmth of his car, my family wave us off as we drive to my new home.

When we reach inside, we spend most of the night packing my things into his room. We laugh most of the night and get told to shut up from Zeke sometimes but I can tell I'm going to enjoy it here.

We both snuggle in each other's arms when we finally get into bed after putting away everything.

" I'm so glad you're here Tris " his blue eyes meet mine, Im lost in his yes in a matter of seconds and I get help but kiss him. We kiss for a while and I break away to breath and say " me too."