Divergent City (also known as D.C.)
Chapter 1
All the divergent characters belong to Ms. Roth. All others are mine.
A/N - Thank you for the reviews!
I lay awake creating my list of everything I need to do today. I find myself doing this every morning. We've made a lot of progress but there is still so much to do before the big ceremony. Some how making these lists work for me. First, I need to ensure the sparring ring is finalized. We need it for training. Second, check to see how the new paint job went down in the common area. Donnie had suggested calling it Ember's.
"Everyone will think it's a tribute to Dauntless' Pit but we'll actually know it's a tribute to your past. A way of leaving your mark." He winked at me after making his suggestion. Even though it made me feel like a pompous ass he was right only we would know; so I ordered signs to be made and a new coat of paint be applied. Thankfully everyone else was on board with it, especially Ava. Having Ava on board sealed the deal since she was our newly assigned cook. I let her and Donnie work out the details of the new paint job.
Third, meet with Fiona and Tris to discuss how we're going to further utilize our space and continue growing our new city. Fourth, meet with Eliza about growing our own food. We need to work out all the logistics. Uriah, as the ambassador, can negotiate trades with the other factions. We are in desperate need of farming supplies - better make that number five. Uriah can negotiate with Johanna and I'm sure she'll be more than happy to help us. Momma doesn't give handouts but she does enjoy helping those that help themselves. What else? The bed shakes as Eric shifts next to me. He drapes an arm around my waist. I stroke his arm as I continue thinking about my list. There are so many things that still need to be taken care of...
"Morning." Eric mumbles as he nuzzles my neck. "Babe it's so early...how can you already be tense?" He asks while continuing to kiss and lick my neck.
"There is so much to do and I-"
"Stop." He cuts me off. "Let me ease your tension?" He requests as he swirls his tongue in small circles on my neck. Effectively making me squirm under his affections.
"Ok." I moan as his tongue flicks across one of my trigger spots. Eric moves his hand down my body. Caressing me through the t-shirt I'm wearing. One of his t-shirts. It's long enough I don't have to wear anything else. I feel his hand reach my thigh. He slowly drags his fingertips up. Once he's reached my hip I feel his hand frantically feel around.
"No shorts or panties? Why the fuck didn't I know this?" He growls at me before pressing his lips to mine. I love catching him off guard. I was surprised he didn't try anything last night. I thought for sure he would've and was slightly disappointed when he didn't. He ended up crashing. Now the surprise of having slept practically naked next to him is twice as effective on his libido.
"You fell asleep on me and I didn't have the heart to wake you. It's ok babe. I took care of myself." I had to admit I found myself in a heightened state of arousal when I began mastrubating right next to him. Wondering what he'd do if my moans or movements woke him.
"You did what?" He asks incredulously. He buries his face in my chest. "Wake me. Always wake me." He mumbles into my breasts. I smile down at him and run my fingers through his hair. His head snaps up. "So wait. You got off with me right next to you?" I nod. His hand moving back down to my thigh. "You were touching yourself." He says it like a statement not a question. I nod. His finger now tracing along the outside of my lower lips. I spread my legs and Eric smirks at me. "Like this?" He strokes me gently and rubs his thumb in a circular motion over my sensitive nerve bundle. I shake my head no. Eric raises an eyebrow at me.
"No. Not like that." I say aloud for him. He looks confused for a second and then I watch as his eyes darken with understanding and lust.
"Like this then?" He pushes two fingers into me forcefully.
"Yes." I moan. He pumps his fingers in and out of me. Curling them at the right angle. I drop my head back and revel in the sensations he's soliciting from my body. I moan louder and he increases the speed and intensity. His knuckles pounding into me. I know I'll be tender later but it feels so good when he does it rough like this and again I moan. I'm so close. To my dismay he slows down. My eyes snap to his.
"You're going to wake me next time, aren't you?" I stare at him and he slows down even more. I whimper. "Aren't you?" His voice is more forceful. I nod. "Let me hear your answer." He commands as he picks up speed again.
"Yes, I'll wake you. If even only for you to watch." I taunt him. His ministrations pause. Then he starts again with renewed vigor. His lips kiss my thighs and I feel him suck hard. Leaving marks for me to admire later.
"Oh you're naughty my little warrior goddess. I like it. I think next time I would like to watch. I'd like to watch you touch yourself but I'd want you to tell me what you're fantasizing about as you do so. Will you do that for me?" Eric asks huskily and the thought of me doing what he's requesting turns me on more. I nod. "Promise?" He wants to hear me verbally agree.
"Yes. Yes, I promise. I'd like for you to watch me touch myself while I think of all the naughty things I want you to do to me." I say breathlessly. He groans. I feel his mouth latch around my clit as his fingers continue their assault. I arch up to him as I feel the euphoria of my climax take over my body. Eric licks up every drop as I try to catch my breath. He moves back up next to me. His lips seek out my ears,
"I'm going to hold you to your promise." I turn to look at him. He licks and sucks his two fingers as he gets up and goes to shower. That man is going to be the end of me. I lay there for another minute or so before getting up as well. I change into my swim suit and head down to swim my usual couple of miles as has become my morning routine.
EPOV
Lulu is gone when I step out of the shower. Probably swimming. I put on my running clothes and call Loki. Him and I run together every morning and it's strengthened our bond. Good thing after our rocky start. I still have marks on my calf from where he latched on. They're most likely not going to fade much more, he permanently marked me. I look at the marks any time I need reminding about controlling my jealousy.
A half mile in I'm surprised to come across Donte. Him and I aren't on the best of terms but he's growing on me. He's fiercely protective of Lulu. Too bad he doesn't have the right training to actually protect her. Loki and I run past him.
"Hey Eric!" He calls out. I slow down slightly allowing him the opportunity to catch up. "Wait up!" His breathing is ragged. I turn around and run backwards to talk to him.
"No, you catch up. Aren't you supposed to be able to guard us? How do you expect to do that if you're winded all the time?" I see anger flash in his eyes. Good. He should be angry. He's weak right now. His anger changes into determination. He pushes himself harder and catches up. I turn back around and we run another mile together.
"Will you train me?" He asks once we're back at the compound. I look him over. He does have potential. It'd be beneficial to have another person around capable of protecting Lulu.
"Alright but I don't want to hear any whining." He nods. I take him inside and begin showing him some drills. We break for lunch and I tell him to meet me in the sparring ring after he's done eating. He goes a little pale but agrees.
LPOV
Tris, Fiona and I walk around the compound discussing potential plans and uses for the existing buildings. We come around the corner and spot Eric and Donte in the sparring ring. Eric is whopping up on Donte. Fiona gasps and I feel her tense up beside me.
"He's training him Fiona. Don't worry. Lu and I went through it too. Eric's a tough instructor but you can't argue with his results." Tris says to Fiona while bumping my hip. I smile at her. I'm thankful she's trying to put Fiona at ease. Donte takes another hit to the head and drops like a rock. He shifts to his butt placing a hand on his head. He looks out of it.
"Come on and get up." Eric shouts at him.
"How about we go a round?" I holler out. Fiona looks at me like I've lost my mind. Eric's eyes find mine. "I need the practice." I shrug. He nods and gestures of me to join them. When I step into the ring Donte's eyes go wide.
"Step out Donnie." I tell him.
"No way. You can't do this. You can't fight him!" Donte pleads and I spin on my heels getting in his face.
"I can and I have before. Now get out of the ring!" I command and he reluctantly steps out. As soon as he's out Tris yells 'fight'. It's our signal to begin. Eric doesn't waste any time. I like that he doesn't hold back. It wouldn't do me any good if he held back. I duck his first swing and land a hit on his side. I hear cheers from the side of the ring. Eric lands a few good hits to my torso and one good one to my cheek. I shake it off as best as I can. I kick at Eric's side but he catches my leg. He jerks my leg towards him. I go with his momentum instead of resisting it and wrap my other leg around his waist. My whole body coming at him throws him off. He wasn't expecting it. I'm close enough now to land some solid hits to his face. I keep close to him knowing its harder for him when I'm so close. He lets go of my leg and elbows me a few times in the back. I duck under one of his arms and slide around to his back. I put him in a choke hold. Eventually he drops to his knees. I let go before he looses consciousness. I stand up and flash a smug smile to all the onlookers. Eric gets back to his feet. He pulls me into a kiss. I welcome it but cut it short by biting his bottom lip. He pinches my ass as I turn to walk out of the ring. Fiona and Donte are both staring at me with their jaws agape.
"Size doesn't always matter." Tris winks at them and throws an arm around my shoulder. "I'm buying you a drink." She says to me. "Great fight."
I shower and meet Tris at Ember's. The new paint job looks amazing! The main sign, Ember's, is in a deep purple but the flames painted around the walls are in a neon green. I notice my mother's quote: 'a single ember can grow into a beautiful wild fire if given the right encouragement and opportunities. Leaving its mark behind it as it changes everything before it' is painted on the main wall. Donnie must've had it done. Now a piece of our mother is here with us too. I smile and feel my eyes prickle with tears. I blink them back quickly.
Tris and I do a couple shots of tequila before others begin to join us. Four pulls a seat close to Tris and Amar sits to my right. Harrison and Edith sit at the table off to my right. They're definitely getting cozy with one another. Jax and Uriah come bouncing it and do a shot with us. Those two together is like gasoline and fire. I shake my head but smile as they tease each other. Eliza comes in and I go over to her. We still need to discuss the logistics for growing our own food and well farming for the compound as a whole. Her and I begin formulating a layout on a napkin when Uriah and Jax make their way over to us.
"Looks like I'll need you to head back to Amity Uriah." His face splits into a huge grin. "By yourself so you best behave! I need you to discuss supplies and possibly borrowing some equipment with Johanna. Think you can manage?" I give him a pointed look. He nods. "Without landing in a blueberry patch?" I tease him.
"I may have to sample a few but I promise not to fall into a whole patch...like last time." He winks at me. Jax is looking between the two of us and I can't help but to laugh at his confusion. Maybe I should let Jax tag along one of these days.
The three of them, Eliza, Uriah and Jax, begin chatting about nothing in particular and I tune out. My mind ticking off things from my list: sparring ring - done, Ember's - better than expected, discussed things with Eliza - work in progress, met with Tris and Fiona - also work in progress, Uriah - working out the details for his trip. Was there anything else? Donnie sits down next to me. Elbowing me in the side, forcing me from my thoughts.
"That was a hell of a fight." He says to me. I smirk at him. He's pretty bruised up. Wonder if Edith checked him out or not? He probably never went to see her. Stubborn ass.
"You sound surprised. Eric was my instructor too. I had to fight those two at the same time as one of my last tests to become a leader." I point to Uriah and Killian who just walked up.
"Oh goodness. Don't remind me." Killian says. Him and Uriah both cringe. I can't help but to giggle.
"They were good sports about it." I admit and hold my glass up to them. We all 'cheers' and drink. Donnie is looking at me with admiration.
"You're serious? Both? At the same time!" My smile grows.
"She kicked their asses." Eric booms as he also joins us. He bends down to give me a kiss which I return. He sets a new drink in front of me and I flash him a toothy grin. I was about to leave but now I can't leave this drink unattended. It'd be criminal. Eric winks at me. He knows he succeeded in delaying me from my paperwork. He's always telling me to take more time to myself or to socialize more. Thinking of how the king of anti-social behavior telling me to socialize more made me giggle again. A few people give me funny looks but I ignore 'em.
"Where's Loki?" As if the mere question summoned him he pressed into my leg under the table. He's gotten so big I can't believe he can still manage to sneak up on us. "Want to go hunting later boy?" I ask him as I scratch the scruff of his neck. He gives me a low growl of appreciation.
"Mind if I come Lu? I don't have much to do yet so I'd be happy to help haul in some meat." Killian asks. He came out early with some extra supplies and asked if he could go ahead and get settled in too. Things were getting heated between him and Amber's new love interest so he was looking for an escape. I didn't have the heart to tell him no.
"Sure. It's best if we go in pairs anyways. Never know what we'll come across out here. We'll leave in an hour ok? Meet me out front." He nods. Loki follows me back up to my apartment. I need to change again and gather up the right weapons for hunting. It'd be so much easier if we had more vehicles or even a horse or two. Hunting by foot is difficult. Most of our success is due to Loki's natural predatory skills. More than once he has brought down a kill before we even know it's was around.
On my way back I stop off and ask if some of the guys can do a little fishing.
"Uriah and Jax, think you might be able to catch some fish for dinner? In case we aren't successful?" Jax nods and Uriah's eyes twinkle with mischief.
"Challenge accepted." I laugh off his silliness. I didn't assign a challenge.
Please review. Is this a good start to the sequel? Do you want more or less lemons?