Chapter 13

Hey, so I realized I said her dad was dead in an earlier chapter then gave her a dad in this chapter, I kind of forgot I killed him off when she was a kid, or whatever the thing was, but I fixed it. Sorry about that, hope this makes it better.

A/N

At this point I don't think anyone is reading this story, so this is only for my personal benefit because it relieves my stress and my antsiness. I like writing and I like this story even though I have NO idea where it's going. Yeah, I didn't write out a plan for it. I'm not a professional, I just a 16 year old who likes to write and is pretty bad at it. Anyway, this story will go on for however many more chapters I feel like, so if anyone is actually reading it please review because I haven't gotten a review in a while soooooo ENJOY NO ONE :)

Tris POV

Knock knock knock. Must be my stepdad and Caleb. Last time I saw them was before I left for college, which Caleb didn't go to. Instead he became a full spy and earned who knows how much. He's only a year older than me, in case you were wondering. My mom got remarried after my dad died, but I grew to love him like he was my own father. He's a great man who makes my mom really happy. Of course I miss my dad- and he can never be replaced- I'm glad my mom is happy again.

"Dad! Caleb!" I hug both of them, my dad looking a bit weathered with his greying hair and slightly wrinkled face, I think he's around 45 but i'm not sure. Caleb still looks young with his short brown hair and green eyes. He's only 21. My mother is 42 and looks good for her age with long brown hair and few wrinkles around her eyes. You can tell my dad works the hardest, though i'm sure they all work very hard.

"Beatrice! I've missed you so much. How have you been, my dear?" My father still calls me Beatrice even though he knows I prefer Tris.

"Dad, it's Tris now. You know that, but I've been good. I have a new roommate. Caleb, stop being shy! Come give me a hug!" Caleb has always been shy around affection, so he shys away from my hug but eventually gives in.

"Hey Tris. I've missed you too." He's way taller than me, at 6'0 with me at 5'6 at least. I always like to round up.

"So you said you had a roommate?" He steps back and shoves his hands in his pocket, waiting for me to explain. I turn red, not really wanting to tell them about Tobias.

"We-" We all turn as the door opens and Tobias answers. My family lunges, preparing to attack.

"No! It's ok! That's my roommate!" They turn to me questioningly. They slowly step back, finally letting Tobias step into his home. "Family, this is my roommate Tobias, who I was about to tell you about. Tobias, this is my family. Sorry they tried to attack you." I know they'll mentally kill me if I tell him so I don't. I introduce him, he talks to them, I make coffee, we make small talk. We do normal things, as if we're normal. I think we all know we're not.

Tobias POV

The whole walk home I prepare what I want to say Tris. I want to tell her about Nita, and how I want to be her boyfriend, and how it would work out since we already live together. We could go on double dates with Lynn and Nita. I breath a few times before I finally walk in, and am hit with three people charging at me. I prepare to fight before I hear a voice saying to stop. I guess this could be a cute story to tell our future children. Whoa, slow it down Tobias. Don't get ahead of yourself. But I could be like, and that kids is how I met your grandparents and uncle, with a fist in my face. Again...OFF TOPIC. Anyway, that's how I met Tris' parents who are actually really cool. Caleb is a little skeptical, but I make sure to tell him I have a girlfriend, which calms him down. I'll have to tell Tris about Nita a different time.

"So Tobias, what do you do for a living?"

"Well Sir, I work at a software company where I fix laptops and devices and manage surveillance. It gives a decent pay." I'm not lying, if that's what you were wondering. I do go to work and make a decent living.

"Very good, I just want to make sure Beatrice has a good roommate. He is good to you, isn't he Beatrice?"

"Yes Dad, he's very respectful." I smile at Tris as she sips her coffee.
"Andrew, I think we should go. It's getting late and we have a busy day tomorrow." Tris' mother says. They both get up, putting their cups in the sink. I get up to open the door for them, making sure to be extra polite.

"Come back anytime Sir, it was nice meeting you ma'am, bye Caleb." We shake hands, then the door is closed. Is now a good time to tell Tris about Nita?

"Hey Tobias, I have to go out real quick. My friend is in the hospital and I just wanted to make sure he was ok."

"Do you want me to come with you, just in case something happens?" She looks conflicted. Is there something she isn't telling me?

"It's fi-..actually sure, I could use the company. It's sort of a long walk." She doesn't tell me the person's name, or how she knows them, and I don't pry. Something about her right now seems delicate, like if I push to hard she'll break and close up forever. She reminds me of glass. Or a cactus. Beautiful, but dangerous and closed off. Someone who doesn't require much, but does need attention. Tris is someone who is quiet and sweet, someone who likes rom coms and pizza and cuddling. Someone who likes Coldplay but doesn't like people, in the sense that she's shy. I could tell because she was always flustered when Nita came over. She never really talks, or needs to be talked to. Tris is...someone who I might love. As we're walking in perfect silence, I take her hand. It's small and warm. After a second, she squeezes it, letting my hand rest comfortably in hers. I see her smiling as we walk and mentally high five myself. The silence of the night mixed with the sweet air is perfect. Combine that with Tris holding my hand and you have a recipe for heaven. We eventually reach the hospital, and when we walk in she lets go of my hand to sit next to a boys bed. He's asleep, looking pale and scrawny. She grabs his hand, and when his eyes flutter open I walk out, knowing I should give her privacy. Is that her friend or boyfriend? I shouldn't be worried, if she's happy that's all that matters. I sit in the waiting room, waiting for her to come find me but she doesn't. I sit for about half an hour when she walks out.

"Hey, sorry. He's a friend I met when you were out with Nita. His name's Fernando, do you want to come meet him?" I'm about to respond when I see Nita.

"Nita, what are you doing here?" She looks over at me looking confused.

"I'm visiting my brother, what are you doing here?" Tris looks over at her turning pale.

"I'm visiting a friend. What's your brothers name? Is he ok?" Tris asks.

"Nando, he hit his head somehow." Tris' eyes suddenly grow wide as if she just suddenly realized something.

"I know your brother, I was visiting him. I think he told me about you. Wait, aren't you dating Tobias? He…" Tris trails off suddenly turning red, but I have a feeling I know what she's about to say. I let Nita tell her, not wanting her to be embarrassed.
"I'm a lesbian I took my brothers girlfriend I told Tobias today I thought he told you already." She says it all in a rush, and suddenly we're all really embarrassed.

"Why don't you guys go see Fernando? I'll wait out here." They all go, and after a few minutes I trail off.

Tris POV

A lot of good things happen to day, like Tobias holding my hand. But some bad things happened. *Back a little*

"Nando, hey buddy." I grab his hand as he starts to wake up. Tobias leaves, leaving just me and Nando.

"Tris, you're back. I missed you." He's definitely feeling better which his good. He strokes my cheekbone, and I lose myself in his eyes. He looks a little better and has some color back in his cheeks. I'm sitting down next to him, but he pulls me closer. Before I can react, he kisses me. It's a soft, tender kiss. I slowly melt, starting to kiss him back when I remember where I am. I slowly pull back.

"Nando..i'm sorry. I like someone else. You're great and a good kisser but.." He doesn't look embarrassed, just sad.

"Don't be, I just wanted to see if you felt the same way. Obviously not I guess." After a few seconds, it isn't as awkward and we talk for a while. I suddenly remember Tobias, so I leave to go tell him about Nando. As i'm telling him, I see Nita. She tells me she's visiting her brother Nando, and I put it together. He told me about having a girlfriend but she left him for his sister, who was gay. That must be Nita. Then, Tobias tells me he just found out about that a few hours ago. Was he going to tell me? So, Nita and I go talk to Nando before I get Tobias and we head home. Does he not like me? Is that why he didn't tell me, so I would think he was dating someone?

"Hey, I was going to tell you. I had this whole speech prepared, but your family was there…" Thank god, maybe he still does like me. I stop him, looking up at him in the moonlight. He's so handsome. I reach up and kiss him, wrapping my arms around his neck. It's perfect, his lips are warm and inviting as he pulls me against him. Together, we walk hand in hand back to the apartment. We don't talk, because we don't need to. All we need is each other, and that's alright with me. What started out as two roommates, because something bigger. And that in itself, is a beautiful thing.
THE END.

A/N

HA. You thought this was going to be another filler chapter. WELL GUESS WHAT. It's OVER. I hope you liked this story, Again Dr. Odyssey didn't help with this chapter and hasn't contacted me since the review he/she left me. They can tell me what they think later, this story is over for now. I did like writing it a lot. I hope you liked it. If you do want another chapter…..to bad. No one reviewed, so you don't get anything. KIDDING. I'm in a weird mood right now. If you want another chapter like an epilogue tell me and i'll happily make it. I like epilogues. Well, for now, goodbye. Love you all!

-Grace