If I had met you in grey

Chapter 23

Tris POV (time lapse- few days later)
I haven't seen tobias in a few days and it's killing me. I've tried to do things with caleb to past time but he's boring me non stop!

Mother and caleb are getting dinner started and asked me to go pick up some things. I accept because I'm bored in this house, plus it's a beautiful day. I walk past the alley tobias and I meat at often and notice a figure. Of course curiosity creeps over me and I go to look and see who it is. I come closer and realize it's him. Tobias.

"Tobias?" I ask and he shifts his head- slightly. "Tobias?" I ask again hoping to get an answer. "Hi beatrice." He says his voice soft and shaky. "Is everything alright?" I ask coming closer. He stays quiet. "Tobias? Tell me.." I begin. He sighs and then let's out a small groan which I can hear. "Come here." He says and I do. I sit down next to him and he faces his back to me. Then pulls up his shirt. "Tobias!" I gasp. His back is stained Crimson red and bruised. I see him wince and I can tell he's in so much pain. "Your.. Father?" I ask knowing the answer. "Yes. I came home and he started to beat me. He.. He.." Tears fall from his eyes now and I wipe them away, He's facing me know. "He wouldn't stop beatrice! He wouldn't." I bring his head into my arms. "Shh.. Shhh.. Your okay now." I comfort him. "And he said things.." He says. "What things?" I ask. "He called me worthless. Pathetic accuse for a son. I'd never be loved, and I'm the reason... I'm the real reason my mother died." He's full sobbing now.

I lift his chin so his beautiful blues eyes look into mine. "Tobias listen to me. You are not worthless. Your not! Your a great son, he's the pathetic accuse for a father!!" I exclaim while he keeps sniffling. "Tobias.. There's proof you can be loved." I say. "What do you mean?" He asks. "I love you tobias. I love you so much!" I say my eyes filling with tears. "And tobias you know that your mother didn't die because of you! You know that." I say and he nods. I kiss his forehead and then bring it to mine. "I love you more then anything." I whisper and he kisses me. I kiss back and try to be gentle since he's in pain. "Why don't you stay with me tonight." I say pulling away. "Can I?" He asks wiping tears on his sleeve. "Of course! My mom loves you anyway.." He smiles- a little. I kiss him again and we walk toward my house.