Many prying eyes looked up at me since this was the final chance to change my future once and for all. After Caleb had chosen Erudite, I didn't know what to think especially when everybody let out a cry of outrage at my brother for his decision.
I guess I should have realized when I saw those books on his desk, but I was too wrapped up in my own problems to even think about it. But I should have noticed how he had a thirst for knowledge, or by the fact that he was really taking his own advice.
Now it was my turn to walk up to the platform which held the five faction cups and a single blade. But when I do, my mind trails to other things like my future and the motto: Faction before Blood. I see myself a full grown woman dressed in Abnegation robes, being married to Susan's brother, volunteering on the weekends, the constant peace of routine, and the quiet nights of sitting in front of the fireplace. My own faction would certainly be safest place I could think of right this moment.
I could choose Amity, but I am not peaceful.
I can't choose Erudite as I am only averagely smart.
I am not a Candor person as I am not completely honest with myself.
I am not a Dauntless type of person as I am not brave.
The only one I can be is Abnegation.
Then I realize that everybody is still staring at me.
I know now that the safest place for someone Divergent like me is in Abnegation.
So I cut my palm with the knife and drip my blood into the cup that is labeled Abnegation and watch as my crimson blood stains the water that was once clear.