A Different Divergent: A Better Tomorrow

~twenty-nine~

Chapter 29

"Hey, why don't we take this party up to our new rooftop deck? It's a lovely night, and it's still early. We can grab a blanket or two and a couple pillows," Tobias says. I can tell he's up for more ... literally.

"That sounds like a wonderful idea," I say. We hurry out of the chasm and onto the Pit floor then make our way back up to our apartment. He fills a large bag with a blanket, some candles, and a few pillows then grabs the new apartment's key while I get a bottle of sparkling cider, two glasses, some cheese and crackers to snack on, and the bowl, which still has several truth and dares in it. We quietly walk down the hall and open the door. The smell of cleaner and fresh paint smacks me in the face. He leads me through the sea of plastic sheeting to the spiral stairway on the second floor, both of us taking care not to touch anything. When we step out on the rooftop deck, I take in the sight of the setting sun before me. "Breathtaking."

"Yeah," he says, low and breathy. His tone makes me look his way, and he's staring at me, a look of reverent adoration on his face.

"I meant the sunset," I say, shyly smiling up at him. "This place is perfect. I envision many nights like this up here over the years." We spread the blanket out under the pergola, and he tosses the throw pillows down for me to sit on. I pour us some drinks and plate the cheese and crackers while he lights the candles. I stretch out, enjoying the snack. Peanut must be hungry. Tobias stretches out beside me and joins me.

"Shall we?" he says pointing to the bowl, which is sitting between us. "I'll let you go first this time."

"Why thank you, sir," I say with exaggerated politeness reaching into the bowl. "Do you prefer me dressed up or in casual clothing?"

"Even though I like you both says, you're more relaxed in casual clothing so I'm going to say casual," he says.

"I didn't know that," I say. "It's probably the shoe dilemma. When I'm dressed up I usually have on heels, and they scare me to death. I'm always afraid I'll fall."

"You look sexier than hell in heels but you know that," he says, his eyes glazing over with lust. "My turn. What's the worst thing about being your sex?"

"The worst thing?" I say with a chuckle. "Anything period related. That's one nice thing about being pregnant, no period." I giggle with embarrassment. My face softens as I read the next dare. "Kiss me like it's the first time." He moves closer to me and runs the back of his fingertips gently down my face in a soft caress. He leans in, tentative and unsure and brushes his lips again mine. I sigh. He smiles shyly then presses his lips to mine and kisses me tenderly. He backs away and sits up then drags me into a sitting position and grasps my face between his hands. I feel his loving touch in my core. He lowers his mouth to mine again and kisses me harder and longer this time. I get lost in the innocent nature of this kiss as I move my hand slowly up his back and into his hair. He pulls away from me, leaving me breathless and wanting. "Wow. That really did felt like our first kiss."

"Except this time I was sure of myself and how you would react," he says, placing a swift, warm kiss on my exposed shoulder. "Massage my back and shoulders for one minute. I'll take that." He lies flat on his stomach and I straddle his hips, sitting on his behind. I run my hands up under his shirt and knead the hard muscles of his lower back. I hear him moan low and long. I pull my hands out from under his shirt and give him a quick shoulder rub until the timer goes off then get off of him. "Thank you. That was wonderful."

"You're welcome. Are you nervous about the baby?" I read.

"I'd being lying if I said I wasn't," he says. "Three kids. They're going to outnumber us, Tris! I think I'd be more nervous if it wasn't for Tyler and Tessa though."