Chapter 1

Tris POV

I wake up with Tobias' strong arms wrapped around me. I get out of bed and step into the bathroom. Tobias and I live in his apartment together, and my old one now

belongs to Christina. I came in first place during initiation last year, so I got one of the best apartments. This made Christina eager to move in and take my place. I step into the shower and turn the water on. When I get out of the shower I brush my teeth, and put on some clothes on. Today is my first time training the initiates, and I wanted to come off as a fierce leader. I pick out a black tank-top that shows of the birds on my neck, and dark skinny jeans. I dig out a pair of black combat boots and tug them on. Because I want to come off intimidating, I decided to wear a little makeup. Nothing much, just some black eyeliner and mascara.

I walk over to Tobias and shake his arm lightly, "Wake up, sleeping beauty."

He laughs a little, "OK, Prince Charming."

"HaHa," I punch his shoulder.

"So, are you exited for our first year of training together?" he asks me.

"Yep."

"Are you going to go by Six?"

"Yeah. Four and Six, I like that. I'm going to the cafeteria for breakfast, OK?"

"K. I'll meet you there once I'm ready."

"Bye," and with that I was out the door. I walk to he cafeteria and then stop as my stomach growls. I burst into a run, realizing how hungry I was for breakfast. When i reach the cafeteria I sit by my friend Christina after grabbing a muffin. Across from me sits Uriah, who is beating up his pancake with a fork. After a few minutes of me and Christina babbling, I see Tobias walk into the cafeteria. He is wearing a yellow t-shirt and black sweatpants. He stops by the table holding food and grabs a muffin from the basket before making his way over next to me. He sits down and drapes his arm around my shoulder. We greet each other and then he kisses my cheek.

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Christina, Uriah, Tobias and I walk down the hallways of the dauntless compound in silence, making our way to the net to greet the new initiates once they jump. We arrive just in time for a girl in a blue erudite shirt with blonde hair fall into the net. I reach for her hand to help her out. Once she is on her feet Tobias asks her what her name is.

She replies "I'm Ti-Tiffany."

After everyone had jumped down, we huddled in a group to introduce ourselves. We managed to get 4 Erudite, 2 Amity, 3 Candor, and 1 Abnegation.

"I'm Four, and this is Six, Uriah, and Christina. We will be your instructors for training," says Tobias.

Then I say, "If you are dauntless born, you will be going with Christina and Uriah. If you are a transfer your stuck with me and Four." A portion of the group peels away to their own little huddle with Christina and Uriah.

"Any questions?" asks Four.

One of the boys in blue raises his hand.

"Yes?"

"Why are you two named after numbers?" asks the Erudite transfer.

Tobias' is obviously annoyed by the question. I imagine he has answered it several times before. He finally replies, "They are nicknames. Do you have a problem with that?" he asks in that tough instructor Four voice I have come to love.

"No sir," says the Erudite boy quietly, sinking in with the crowd.

"I like the name Four. What does it stand for- the four strong limbs you have in your body?" says a pretty Erudite girl, quite flirtatiously.

"Watch it, girl," I say sternly, and Tobias takes my hand. The girl blushes. She looks I girl who gets what she wants- I'll have to keep my eyes on her.

"Time for the tour," says Tobias, "training starts tomorrow at 10am, so don't be late."

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After the tour me and Tobias head to the cafeteria for dinner. I eye Melody- the girl that hit on Tobias earlier. I have a sneaking suspicion that she wasn't going to quit on him. After dinner me and Tobias walk back to the apartment. We are both to tired to change clothes- instead we just plop down on the bed. Tobias turns the TV on and smiles because his favorite show is on. We both watch the TV until we doze off, still in each others arms.

Tobias POV

I wake up to the sound of the TV, and irritatedly turn it off. I kiss Tris on the cheek before getting up to get ready. She is still asleep when I get out of the shower, so I get dressed in an old black t-shirt and jeans. I walk over to Six- I was beginning to like that nickname- and pick her up. She groans with a sleepy expression on her face. This is how I usually wake her up- otherwise she would be too lazy to get out of bed. I kiss her softly and then order her to go get ready. She is still in a daze, but she walks towards the bathroom. I head off to breakfast- my stomach roaring louder than a lion. When I reach the cafeteria I immediately avert my eyes from the table that Melody sits at. That girl really made me angry yesterday. I grab a muffin and take my seat across from Uriah.

"So, how are your initiates?" he asks me.

"Not bad, but there is this one girl named Melody that hit on me," I say.

His eyes widen, "and how did Tris take that?"

"Surprisingly well." We eat in silence after that, until Tris walks in minutes later. Instead of grabbing food, she comes over and sits next to me. "Why aren't you eating?"

"Not hungry," she replies.

Tris POV

We walk to the training room. When we reach the room, Tobias and I start to prepare the guns for training. When we finish preparing for training, we still have a couple of minutes before training, so me and Tobias sit down to wait.

"So," he says, "who do you think will be the best shooter?"

I shrug my shoulders.

"I thing it's going to be that boy from Erudite," says Tobias.

Before I can reply he cuts me off with a kiss. He slides his hand under my shirt and up my back. We stay like that for a while, until I hear someone clear their throat.

"Ahem," says a boy from Amity.

Tobias and I shoot up from our seats, and we hear snickers from the crowd. Every initiate was waiting. I feel my cheeks heat with embarrassment.

"Today," begins Tobias, "we will be learning how to shoot a gun." Tobias explains to the crowd what we will do today, and demonstrates how to stand. When he is finished and everyone has a gun, they begin to shoot. Tobias and I observe the initiates carefully, giving each one our undivided attention. An hour passes and Melody is the only one to have not hit the target. I walk up to her expectantly.

When she notices me, she says, "What!" very fiercely.

"Um, excuse me, what did you just say?" I glare at her.

She pushes me, "Shut up!"

"EVERYBODY STOP!" I scream at the crowd, "FRONT AND CENTER, NOW!"

Everyone gathers, and I say, "Our little friend here is going to learn some respect!" I turn to Melody, "Pick an initiate, the choice is all yours," I glare at her.

After a moment she says, "Tiffany."

"Melody, go stand in front of the target. Tiffany, load your gun, your going to shoot at her until she learns some respect, and doesn't flinch."