Tobias pov
The clock ticks down. Tick tock tick tock I cradle my stuffed giraffe for comfort. He's my only real friend. I do have human friends but they don't talk to me. My father says I drive everybody away. And I do. I have no one that cares for me but my mother. I don't see her much, her job keeps her away. Tick tock tick tock 5 more minuets till he's here. I just wish he would stop. If I cry he does it more. I tried to hide under my bed once but that was a bad idea. I had bruises up and down my ribs. Suddenly the front door swings open. A single tear rolls down my cheek. I wipe it away just in time.
"Tobias get up" Marcus murmurs
I slowly get up and kneel down on my hands and knees. There's blood stains on the gray carpet. I start to count them to get my mind off of what is about to happen. In one quick movement his belt is off. I close my eyes and just hope it ends fast.
"This is for your own good" he says
I feel pain through out my back. One after the other. I scream in pain just making him angrier. Blood is trickling down my back. There will be more stains in this carpet. Finally it's over... That's what I think. He starts to kick my ribs. All I do is scream. That's all I can do.
"Get up" he whispers
"NOW!" He yells
I slowly stand for him just to knee me in the stomach. I wince in pain.
"Like I said, this is for your own good." He says
Then he slaps me. I just fall to the ground and don't get up. He finally leaves. Must have had a bad day at work I guess. I just start to cry silently.
"Why me spots?" I ask my giraffe. "What have I done to deserve so much pain in my life?" " Tell me please."
I look at the giraffe and just hug him. I cry into him. Once I finally stop crying, I look in the mirror of what the monster has done to me. I know abnegation isn't supposed to look in the mirrors for to long or not even really have mirrors at all but I have to see. I first look at my face. My face has a large red hand print slapped across it. It will be ok. Next I look at my back. At least 7 deep cuts are slashed across my back. They will scar just like all the others do. Finally I look at my ribs knowing that it isn't going to be good. They are aching. It's black and blue in several spots. I touch one of the spots and regret it. The pain is unbearable. I wouldn't be surprised if my ribs are cracked.
"Tobias get down here" he yells
I shut the door to the mirror and run/ limp to him.
"Make dinner" he says " oh and try to make it taste good for once in your life we will be having guests"
"Yes sir" I whisper.
I plan to make spaghetti with salad and garlic bread. Within a hour it's done and just at the right time too. The doorbell rings.
" Get the door Tobias!" Marcus yells
I open the door and see the Priors.
"Hello Tobias." Mrs Prior says
"Hello, please come in" I say.
The Priors all come in and sit. The adults start to talk and I set the table. A young girl my age comes to help.
"You really don't have to help" I say.
"Yes i do" she states
"No you are my guests and-"
" I'm gonna help you because I want to" she says interrupting me.
She looks right into my eyes. They are a light blue/grey. So intense.. Beautiful. We finish setting the table a few minuets later.
"I haven't properly introduced myself, I'm Beatrice" she whispers
"I'm Tobias and it's nice to meet you" I say
"How old are you?" She blurts out.
"I'm 10, what about you?" I ask
"I'm 9" she says
Right at that time the adults come in. We all eat and I do have to say so myself It was tasty.
"Absolutely delicious Marcus!" Mr. Prior say.
"Thank you" Marcus says glaring at me
I put my head down. Just at that time my mother walks in. I walk up to her and give her a hug.
"How is my brave boy?" She asks
"I'll tell you later, we have guests" I say
She slowly nods and walks to the dining room. Everyone greets her. I walk to the kitchen and start to wash dishes. Beatrice walks right besides me and starts to dry them. We finish and the adults are still talking.
"Would you mind if you gave me a tour of your house?" She asks.
I shake my head and we start downstairs. Downstairs is the kitchen, living room, dining room, my parents room, marcuses office , a bathroom, and a spare bedroom. We make it upstairs and I show her around. Upstairs is my room, a bathroom, 2 guest bedrooms, and some closets. We sit stop in my bedroom and hang out there for a few.
"What's your brothers name?" I ask
"That's Caleb and he's actually your age." She answers. "I love your giraffe" she starts to pet him.
I just nod and stare at her. She is so beautiful.
"Beatrice! Time to go!" Mr. Prior yells
"Bye Tobias" she says
"Bye Beatrice." I say
I follow her downstairs. The Priors leave and Marcus leaves to go to his office.
"C'mon my brave boy" my mother grabs my hand and we head towards one of the spare rooms. She shuts the door and sits on the bed with me. My mother is beautiful too. Her long black hair with blue stormy eyes. I got those eyes from her. I have a lot of features of hers. The hooked nose, the cheekbones, and her eyes. She takes my shirt off and she just gasps. I look down at the floor.
"He did that?" She gasps.
I nod
"Honey I'm so sorry." She cries.
"It's not your fault." I say
"Yes it is" " it's my fault that he does that to you." " she says through tears
We just sit there for moments.
"Mom we need to get out of here." I say
She looks at me and then she has the same look as i do when I have a idea.
"I promise Tobias that we will run away, together." She says " can you hold on for about 2 weeks? your father is going a on trip tomorrow for work. He will be gone for at least a week"
I nod
"We will run away. No matter what." She say confidently.
"Thank you mom" i cry
" slowly start packing your things ok? But only a few things a day so your father doesn't get Suspicious. I will do the same. Hide your things when you start getting bags full in the closet that he doesn't look in at all. We will also need food so do the same thing as your things. Not food that will spoil within a few days either." She whispers
" okay mom. I will not let you down." I hug her and whisper in her ear
" you will never let me down." She says putting my face in her hands
"I love you." I say
"I love you more." She whispers
She kisses my forehead and gets up. She looks at me and goes downstairs. I head to my room and tell spots the whole story. My mom comes back up with a few bags in her hands. She kisses me goodnight. I start to pack a few things and hide it in a secret closet. I lay there awake for a hour or so thinking about my new life ahead of me.
My very first story!! Hope you liked it!!!
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FanfictionTobias eaton has always been beaten. His mother now knows about it too. Tobias wants to leave abnegation to leave Marcus until he meets Beatrice Prior. She so nice to him and it's a weird feeling to Tobias, no one has ever been nice to him besides h...
