Abnegation Life - (Divergent Fanfic)

Chapter 10

    It's been a few months since Marcus's exile and I have never seen Tobias happier. He's free to make his own choices now. We invite him over for dinner often too, so he isn't always alone. Our wedding date is going to be set soon because my parents don't want him to be alone any longer. I know I'm still young. I just turned 17, but I think I'm ready. Tobias and my parents think so too.

My life has always been simple. It's always been the same thing every day. Nothing has changed, of course, I still go to work and see the same people every day. I come back from work at the same time every day. It's the same thing every day, except there is something different, something that wasn't there before. Excitement, sureness, comfort, no doubt about who I am and why I'm here. I'm a new person. Tobias has changed me in the best way possible and made me even stronger than I was before. I'm not the scared girl I used to be. I'm not dangerous. Just because I'm divergent doesn't mean I'm anything less than what everyone else is. My mother helped me learn that.

"Woa! What's in this box? Tris, check this out!" The second I turn around Will shoves a box into my arms and I fall backward. "Will! You're not supposed to take advantage of me just because I'm short!" I scold as I pick up the cans that came out of the box. This is our second round of food and hopefully our last. The day has been way more exhausting than normal.

Christina is covering her giggle and I give her my signature death glare. I think my face is almost permanently stuck in that position from making the same face all day. "That face doesn't work on us anymore, Tris," Tobias says, and when I turn he's giggling uncontrollably too. "Worth a try," I tell them and shove the box behind the others. Hopefully, no one will pick it up. "Sure, Pick up another one, and let's go." Christina says. Without waiting she starts walking out of the building and I quickly pick up a random box and run, Tobias and Will behind me.

My box is almost empty. I look up and see the sky has darkened and it's almost time to go. I better hurry up. Christina has finished already and comes up to me to say goodbye. "See you tomorrow!" I wave as she leaves and get back to work so I can get home as quickly as possible. My mother is probably waiting for me. I'm so exhausted I can barely think straight.

Soon after Will finishes up too so we wave goodbye to each other. Tobias is next. I need to finish before he leaves or I'll be alone. 

That's when it hits me. I have no idea where Tobias is. Suddenly I can think straight again. Where did I see him last? I haven't seen him since we started our second round. I should go look for him. The area we're in isn't that big so when I don't find him I panic. "Tobias?" My voice is barely audible. Why am I so tired? "Tobias!" I yell. Everyone clears out now. I'm the last one here except for the factionless who are enjoying their meals. My vision blurs. Should I leave? Tobias is strong and I know he can handle anything but for some reason regardless of my current state I push myself to keep looking. I'm strong too. My legs wobble as I walk but I ignore it. I'm not weak. "Tobias!" I yell with all my strength. No response. Where could he be?

Finally, I give up and fall to my knees. I can't go on anymore. I've never longed to be in bed so badly in my life. I can't see. I'm outside of the factionless area now and there's no one around who could help me. Where are you? My eyes droop and I let them close because everything is a blur even when they're open. What's happening to me? I've never felt this way before. I can barely feel my limbs and I can't think straight.

I give in and collapse. Nothing makes sense and my whole body aches.

"Beatrice? Are you ok?" A voice says. I can't make out who it is. I can't speak either. I groan in response. "Stay here. I'll get help." I recognize The voice then. It's Susan, my neighbor. I'm about to thank her but my head is fuzzy and I know I won't be awake much longer. Her footsteps get quieter as she runs toward help. Or they may be getting quieter because I'm slowly losing consciousness...

The voice brings me back to reality. I've heard it before. Where have I heard it before? A scream. They scream and I come back to life. I have no idea who it is but they sound so familiar. I have no idea who it belongs to but suddenly adrenaline is coursing throughout my body. I have to get to them. All the aches I was feeling go away. I'm alert as ever. As if I wasn't just laying on the floor helplessly for god knows what a few seconds ago. I run faster than I have ever run.

A name comes out of my mouth. The person the voice belongs to. "Tobias!" The name comes out again. Tobias? I search my memories for what the name means. I said the name but I don't know why. I know him. A handsome tall man with dark blue eyes. Of course! Tobias! I was just looking for him. It all comes back to me then. I was working slower than usual because I was exhausted, Christina and Will left after finishing work, I started looking for Tobias and collapsed. I remember. Susan didn't come back yet. She told me to stay put but I use all my strength to run toward him. He's in trouble. I need to get to him.

"Tobias!" I cry. I see two figures in a shelter that comes closer and closer as I run. I recognize one of them, Tobias. He's against a wall where a man with grey hair holds him by the neck. Marcus. I am fully back to reality now. "Let go of him!" I yell. Tobias gasps for air and tears threaten to come to my eyes but I fight them. I have to be brave. I'm not just selfless. Marcus Turns to look at me but doesn't stop. "No!" I yell. How long has this been happening? Marcus's clothes are ripped and dirty from living on the streets. Tobias lets out a grunt and I sprint over and punch Marcus in the neck with all my strength. He lets go and Tobias falls to the floor. His eyes are red and he holds hands on his neck. He takes in deep breaths and while Marcus is still on the floor I kick his side. I meant to do it once but I keep doing it. He cries out but I continue. The adrenaline still coursing through me. I hear footsteps in the back but I keep kicking. "Beatrice!" Someone says.

I'm back to reality again. I fall to my knees and sob. "You're a monster! You're a monster, Marcus!" I yell and the person who called me comes behind me to hold my shoulders but I shake them off. "I hate you! I hate you for treating your son this way!" I go on but then I recognize who called me earlier. My mother found me. "Calm down Beatrice!" She pleads and I turn around to see her. Tears in her eyes. Tobias still sits on the floor gasping for air. "He hit him! Mom, he hit him again. He would have died!" I yell and the tears finally come. I let them. He could have died. Marcus lays on the floor unconscious. I feel the urge to hit him again. To hurt him. But I can't. Even I'm not that cruel. "Help me pick Tobias." She says and I do without saying another word. She doesn't say anything about Marcus. We just leave him there.

I think it's the first time my mother ever actually hated someone.

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We take Tobias to his house, some of the people who work late help us. I'm more exhausted than ever and I could just collapse on the spot but I don't. I know what I have to do. Having people help makes it a lot easier but my back hurts from carrying him from the shelter all the way back to the building. Thank god some people were still there. They come after us to get ready to pick up more food from Amity farms. The tears have dried on my face now so I probably look like a wreck. It's for him. The thought keeps me going.

When we get to Tobias's house we lay him on his couch and someone named Sophie goes to get a first aid kit. I kneel beside him and hold his hand. You'll be ok...

I don't cry. That is the last thing I want to do. I have to be strong for him. Now that I finally have a second to look at him I notice the marks on him. On his face, his arm, his left hand... Then I notice it, his ring is gone. The realization breaks me to pieces. Marcus hit him because he knew about me, he knew Tobias chose me when he didn't want him to. That's why he hit him. I can't take it anymore. Just when I thought everything was perfect.

I leave his hand and run upstairs, forgetting it's not even my house. I need sleep. My legs give up on me and I fall at the last step.

Everything goes black.

A/N: There's lots of drama happening now but I promise it will end happily. The story is almost over so I'm guessing there are abt 3 more chapters but idk yet we'll have to see :) k bye