Emergent

Morning

Tris's POV: 

"Tris. Tris. Wake up."

I groan as I open my eyes.

"What?"

"Today is Choosing Ceremony," Tobias says.

"That's not my fault."

Tobias chuckles softly.

"I'm going to get ready," he says.

"Yea, me too."

"You want to go first?"

"No. Together."

Tobias gulps.

"Together?"

"Tobias Eaton, are you scared?"

"Me? No."

"Then let's go." 

I grab his arm pulling him into the bathroom with me.

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We get out fifteen minutes layers, a towel wrapped around my body and a towel wrapped his waist.

As I put on my underwear, I catch Tobias staring. He looks at the floor, his cheeks tinted pink.

I walk over and kiss him.

Then pull back to put on the rest of my clothes.

A black V-Neck that shows my tattoo, black jeans, and black combat boots.

I walk to Raven's room and pick her up.

"Hi baby," I say. "Awww. My wittle baby soooo cute!"

Raven giggles.

"Come on. Let's go give my little Kitty a bath," I say giggling.

I turn on the water and plug the drain. I'm giving her a bubble bath.

I take off her clothes and set her in the tub.

She splashes around in the tub.

I try to wash her hair and she bats my hand away.

"Raven," I say.

I try again and she does the same thing.

"You're stubborn, Eaton," I say.

"Reminds me of someone I know," Tobias says behind me.

"Aren't you suppose to be at work."

"I've got a couple of hours."

"Then why did you wake me so early?"

"Because I wanted breakfast."

I hit him playfully.

"I'm totally kidding. But I do want breakfast."

"Fine. You finish bathing Raven," I suggest. "I'll make breakfast."

"Sounds good, Prior."

I walk to the kitchen and start on breakfast. 

Pancakes, eggs, and bacon with apple juice.

Tobias walks into the kitchen with Raven.

"Mm. Something smells good," he says.

He sets Raven in her high chair and I set her. food down in front of her.

Tobias and I sit on either side of her.

"So. Have you figured out why today is a special day?" I ask.

"Uh... You fixed breakfast for the first time and it's good?"

I hit Tobias.

"I'm kidding. It's officially two years since we met," he says.

"Yes."

"And I've got an entire evening planned. A romantic evening."

"Can't we have an entire day together?" I plead.

"Sorry Tris. I have work."

"I know," I say pouting.

He wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me closer to him.

"But I promise, I'll make it up to you. An romantic evening and a surprise."

He kisses me.

I pull back.

"You're going to be late," I say.

"Love you," he says.

"I love you too."

I give him a quick kiss and he walks out.