A Different Divergent: Everyday Love

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Chapter 42

"Hey, when are you going to talk to Oliver?" Tobias asks. We're on our way to the infirmary for a meeting with Zander. He's finally started getting results back on the samples taken in the chasm from the week before last.

"I should have done that before I went to Amity for the council meeting last week," I say. "The final fights are what, Wednesday?" He nods. "If he wants to stick around for Phase II he's going to have to change his attitude."

"Remember what I said. I want to be present when you talk to him," Tobias says.

"Don't trust me?" I'm only kidding, knowing his overprotective nature, but there's an edge to my voice. I don't like being told what to do, and by the look on his face, he knows exactly what I'm thinking.

"I trust you wholeheartedly, love. You know that," he says, slinging his arm around my shoulder and kissing my forehead. "But there's something about that kid." He shakes his head, his look troubled. "I don't like how he watches you. It's like he's made you the center of his world here." My head snaps around.

"What are you talking about?" I ask, befuddled. We stop in the middle of the path. He stares into my eyes as he obviously gathers his thoughts.

"I noticed a change in his demeanor when you welcomed him to Dauntless at the net. It was obvious he found you attractive but when you singled him out, his pupils dilated, his jaw tensed, and hell, his breathing became erratic. I know what desire looks like, Tris, so I've kept an eye on him."

"I knew I made a mistake the moment those words left my lips. I still have no idea why I did it," I say, shaking my head at my own stupidity. "But desire? Are you sure?"

"Positive, love. He looks at you the way I do," he says.

"I know he's always watching but I really had no idea."

"That's because you still don't see yourself clearly," he says. "You're strong, beautiful, loving, caring. You are the best friend, leader, daughter, sister, wife, mother, lover. You are a very desirable woman, Beatrice Grace Eaton." I grab him by the shirt and pull his mouth to mine. I blush bright red as a group of Dauntless members move around us, snickering. I totally forgot we were standing in the middle of the busy path. Tobias grumbles a bit at the interruption then turns his loving eyes back to me. "I just want you to be careful when dealing with him."

"I will," I say. "And thank you for the compliments, husband. I love you."

"I love you, too, wife," he says. He gently takes my hand in his, and we continue on to the Pit floor. "So how are you feeling? Do you think breakfast is going to stay with you?" The medication Isobel prescribed for my nausea has helped tremendously but I still get sick from time to time so I've been trying to keep my diet as bland as possible but this morning I couldn't say no to the blueberry waffles and sausage Tobias made. They smelled too good and tasted even better.

"I have my cookies with me just in case," I say, patting the front pocket of my stretchy pants. No more jeans for me. Even though I'm only about 14 weeks, I'm definitely showing. I can hide it with baggy shirts but it's blatantly obvious in the skin hugging outfit I have on right now. Tobias and I have even started getting congratulated in the hallways of the compound. The twin news is still under wraps for the time being but we plan on telling our friends soon.

"Do you want to stop by the cafeteria and get some ginger ale?" he asks noticing that the ever-present bottle that has become a fixture is absent.