NickelzCrusta here with another of what we believe to be a brilliant story. We are both very happy with our other story that we have called Learning to Love Again, and if you haven't go check that out. First, though before you do that much needed task, enjoy our new story called Playing Chess.

Prologue

The dance floor was too full, the cake was too dry, the single men were too drunk, the dress was too ugly and way too pink, and her loving brother was too happy. Nothing could satisfy the newly graduated Beatrice Prior, but then again today wasn't her day. It was her brother's. Not that she minded of course, she was happy that her brother found the love of his life, and is so anxious to marry her and have her babies. That kind of life just isn't for her.

Ever since she was little she dreamed of becoming an important business woman, with a huge apartment, money, a hot tub, and a big ass, pink bed. She was five when she came up with this idea. But that dream didn't last because Tris realized that the business world was way too stressful, and definitely not for her. So it was plan B, becoming a doctor that made lots of money. Sadly, Tris couldn't handle being in a cadaver for more than two seconds. She came up with a plan C, which was becoming a famous chef that owned her own business and made a lot of money. Seeing the pattern? As how most patterns go, something ruined that for her too. Plan D, was the next best choice, which she is perfectly content with. It happens to be a lot of fun. She became a physical therapist, no dead bodies, and she didn't have to spend that much time in a cadaver, it was the perfect solution.

"Hey sis, why aren't you dancing?" Caleb, her older brother by two years, says in her ear. The smile on his face was contagious, so she had no choice, but to smile back.

"Well my feet hurt, I found out the hard way that it's real hard to walk and dance in heels."

"I'm sorry, but since you aren't dancing can you do me a favor and watch for the limo? Susan and I want to get out of here and well you know-." Tris shoves her brother, who starts to laugh.

"Ugh Caleb I do not want to know anything about you two like that. You are so weird."

"Thanks sis."

She stands up and fixes her brother's crooked uniform. "Fine I'll go do it, then when it comes you owe me the biggest hug ever since this is going to be the last day I see you before you are sent off."

"I promise."

Caleb gets called away and Tris does the painful walk up the steps to the outdoors where the limo should be, hopefully in ten minutes or less. That's what the brochure said anyway.

The snow is falling by the time she gets out, and its way too cold outside. Who gets married in January, such a cliché day to get married. Why couldn't they have gotten married in July or June, it would be a lot warmer. "Hey do you need one to help you warm up?" A young man with light brown hair asks me, holding out a cigarette.

"Nah, I don't smoke." Tris answers and rubs her arms a bit.

"That's cool, I respect that. I've been trying to quit for the last year, it's really hard."

"Maybe, you just need some motivation."

"Maybe." The mysterious man replies, putting his cigarette in the tray that's outside. "I'm Turner." He sticks out his hand towards the blonde haired beauty, hopping to learn her name.

"Beatrice, but all my friends call me Tris." She shakes his hand, which is cold and sort of sticky.

"So um...are you here for the wedding?" Turner asks awkwardly.

"Yep, I'm the sister of the groom."

"Ah...yes that's right, I knew that."

"Yep, yep, it's great I guess."

"I guess? You don't sound too enthusiastic."

"I'm just tired, and my feet hurt, but I am really happy for him. Susan is really nice."

"I'm glad- Hey Four, there you are, I was just getting ready to pick you up. Tris this is my friend Four, Four this is my new friends Tris." Tris looks behind her and notices a tall man in a matching uniform as Caleb's. He's a Marine too. A very attractive Marine.

"Nice to meet you ma'am." Four lends out his hand to hers.

"You too."

"How do you two know my brother? I'm guessing you are here for him too." Tris says that last part to Four.

"Four actually knows him, I just came as his plus one. Weddings are a great opportunity to meet ladies."

Tris raises a quizzical brow towards this 'Four' whom she knows isn't his real name. Her brother would never befriend a guy whose real name is 'Four'. "Your brother and I went through boot camp together, we became quite the friends. We are both leaving together in a few weeks."

"Well be safe." A big white limo comes over the horizon. "My job here is done, I have to go tell the happy couple that's it's time for them to go. Hopefully without as much information as they gave me when I was sent out here." She laughs and excuses herself away from the two men.

They were both very attractive, and if Tris's friend Christina was here she would make her get both of their phone numbers. Turner seemed sweet and very nice while Four is very mysterious, but very polite. It's obvious that he came from a military background.

"Oh Prince Charming your carriage awaits." Tris sings to her brother, who stands outside of the dance floor by their parents.

"Okay, thanks sis." Caleb looks at his new bride adoringly. "Susan are you ready?" She nods. "I'm going to say goodbye to Tris quick, then we can go. I've already said my goodbyes to my parents."

"Okay. I'll be out in the limo. Goodbye Beatrice, thank you for being a bridesmaid at my wedding, and for putting up with my craziness." Susans says as she wraps her arms around her new sister-in-law for a hug.

"It was my pleasure, I'm just glad that Caleb found a girl who is going to put up with his crap."

Both girls laugh at the offended Caleb and then Susan makes her way out. Tris turns to her brother and pulls him into a death grip. "I am so proud of you, don't you ever forget that. You are the only one in our family who has actually made it through 4 years of college. You are smart and beautiful and any guy would be lucky to have you." Caleb whispers soothing his baby sister. "I love you Queen Bea."

"I love you too Caleb, please be safe and come home to us."

"I will, I promise. Will you walk me out?"

"Yes."

Tris walks out of the party room hanging onto her brother's arm. They see Four and Turner outside. Caleb tells Four that he'll see him in a few weeks, and he bids farewell to his sister again.

Watching her brother leave, she didn't realize that she just let go of the catalyst that started it all.