Ch 5

Tris

Sunlight dances through gossamer-like curtains hanging over the window. It plays whimsically with little specks of dust as it makes its way to my eye lids. The rays of light gently tickle them open. The world is blurry at first, a haze of ligth and colors, but it comes into focus as I blink away the morning's cloud. Tobias is already awake beside me and turned on his side, gazing down at me. "Good morning," he says tranquilly.

I press my finger laxly to his lips. "Sh. If we don't acknowledge it, maybe it'll go away."

He chuckles a bit. "It's hard to fool the morning, Tris."

I groan and toss the blanket off me, rolling into my stomach. "Worth a shot," I rebuttle, suppressing a playful smile. I hear a dull creak of the matress and feel Tobias' lips pressed onto the back of my neck. The warm sensation spreads as he caresses my waist and swiftly scoops me up into a cradling hold. A subtle gasp escapes my lips. He grins down at me.

"Time to wake up, Tris," he utters before his lips are on mine. His neck cranes downwards as he folds into me, and I into him; the line between us is blurred, and for a few moments, we are one being of one body, hearts beating together. His head turns a bit as he deepens the kiss, liberally exploring my mouth. I hear my self groan against his lips and he echoes the sound, laced with pleasure. My hands reach up to curls around his neck, and I pull him even closer, if that's possible. His hands move with firm grace about me, savoring every spot they touch as they set my nerves on fire. We break the lovely kiss at the same time, breathing a bit heavily, touching our foreheads together. "Come on." He gently lets me down. "The world is waiting for us."

He takes my hand and begins to lead me toward the alluring aroma of coffee, but I tug back on him to hold him back for a moment. "The world can wait a few more seconds."

He gives me a quizzical look.

"Just wait," I repeat as I roll my eyes. He consents and sits down on the bed next me.

I smile. "Now give me your hand." With another questioning look, he places his hand in mine, and I fit my hand with his like two puzzle pieces clicking together sweetly. I let our hands linger for a bit, relishing the moment, but then I take his other hand and guide it to my stomach, pressing his palm softly on it. His eyes pace from my stomach to my eyes, darting back and forth for a few moments, until his eyes widen with realization.

I say it before he can, "I'm pregnant."

His lips are on mine in moments, softer than the rest of him that is coarse with muscle. His hand cups the back if my neck as the fire seeps through my bones, and I return the kiss. He breaks the kiss with a soft laugh. "B-boy or girl?" he stutters out, looking at my belly.

"Girl."

He grins so brilliantly I almost have to look away from his brightness. "Any name in mind?" he inquires.

I nod, his smile creeping its way onto my face. "Two. One is Nova Evelyn Natalie Eaton."

"Why Nova?"

"It means new beginning. The human encyclopedia," I gesture over to a picture of Cara on the nightstand, amongst the others of my friends, "told me."

Tobias' blazing countenance burned brighter. "I like it. What was the other name?"

"Ten."

He looks confused. "What?"

"Get it, because four plus six equals ten," I explained perkily using my fingers to prove my math.

"Oh God. Tris, I love you so much, and that is perhaps one of the lamest things I've ever heard."

"Well thank you, Mr. Aminity!" I proclaimed with a mock-pout on.

But in moments, his lips are on mine once again, pleasure and sweetness. The world fades away like it always does when we are this close, our bodies breathing at the same rate. He is mine, I think. He is mine forever, and I am his. Everyday, I chose him unconditionally, and I am choosing him again now. My encounter with death lapses in my mind like a wave on the shore, coming and fading. Tobias made me stay. I gave up the chance to be with my mother and father for him. I tasted the charm of his lips. And I would do it all again. Tobias. Tobias. Tobias. His name circulates in my mind.

Tobias.

I mutter the name against his lips.

Tobias.

I hold him closer so I can feel his pulse throbbing.

Tobias.

He is my one.

Tobias.

He is my only.

Tobias.

He is mine.

Tobias.

We are safe.

Tobias.

We are home.

Tobias.

We are soaring.

AND... that's a rap! That's my alternate ending for the book Allegiant. Thank you all so incredibly much for reading and reviewing! I hope you all liked it, and I really appreciated all your feedback! This was really fun to write! Keep an eye out for some other fanfictions I'll post, and I'll hopefully see you guys soon! Bye!