"Feliciano, Are you paying attention?" Miss Heilberg snapped. I raised my head. I wasn't listening, German was too boring. I was thinking of other things. Like the Aptitude tests that were about to happen.

Ah. I should probably back up.

My name is Feliciano Vargas. I'm in Erudite, which is supposedly for geniuses, but...I'm no genius. My brother and I go to school like everyone else, and I'm sixteen. I like pasta and bella ragazzas- and bello

I should back up more.

Let's start with my brother's birth.

My brother's name is Lovino Vargas. He's eighteen, two years older than me for those who can't do math. He's not supposed to be in Erudite either.

The day my brother was born, he came out crying like every other child. He was a tiny little thing, only weighing about 6.5 LBS. My mother cherished him. He was the greatest thing in her life.

And then I came along.

I was even smaller, 5.8 LBS. The doctors were worried I wasn't going to make it- but I did. Papa always said I was an adorable child, I always did everything Mama asked of me. Lovi was not the same way. He screamed and cried all the time. But he was still the light in her life, her angel from above, her little love.

When I turned five, and Lovi turned seven, mama was diagnosed with a terminal illness. I still remember watching them rush her into the hospital, two years later, when I was seven and Lovi was nine. There were lots of tears that day. She didn't make it...We had lost our mama. But...Her last words, even though I didn't hear them, I know what they were. Why? Because on that day, while everyone else was crying, Lovi looked right up at Papa and said; "What was her last request?" Papa remained still, confused almost. But he slowly looked down.

"...For you two not to change your names. To remain Lovino and Feliciano Vargas forever." And so we didn't plan on changing them when we moved to a new faction. Of course, I wanted to go to Amity. There were lots of pretty girls there- and some pretty nice looking guys too. Anyway...Soon, lunch rolled around. Me and Lovi were two of the last to take the test. Lovi had to go home early, I don't know why...He said whatever they gave us beforehand made him sick. Ah well. I ended up getting...Dauntless.

Dauntless.

Now, That may not seem interesting to you, but it was to me. As I walked home, I remembered the promise I had made long ago.

Ever since we were little, Lovi and I were close. Closer than any brothers could ever be. We were practically the same person. So for me it was simple to see where Lovi wanted to be. He'd glance at the Dauntless, his eyes glazed over as he watched them run by and climb up the bridge. He wanted to be there. One night, at dinner, our parents asked us what we wanted to do in 20 years. First it was mama's turn. She smiled softly. "I want to be right here with my babies..."

Dad smiled and thought for a little while. "To live happily with your mother and you two." He murmured, ruffling our hair and kissing Mama's cheek. Next was Lovi's turn. His little amber eyes had a almost reddish hue to them as he answered excitedly-

"I WANNA BE IN DAUNTLESS!"

The silence was deafening at the table. Lovi was grinning proudly. Mama looked surprised, but then she grinned. "You're brave enough for it, Lovi." Papa didn't look as happy or proud as Mama. Lovi just remained grinning.

Then it was my turn. For the longest time, I just thought. Where did I want to be in 20 years? Then the answer hit me. It was stupidly simple, I couldn't believe I hadn't thought of it earlier.

"With Lovi." The table fell silent again. Lovino's eyes were wide. He looked like he was gonna cry tears of joy. "...We'll be together in Dauntless." I smiled wide. I just always wanted to be with my big brother.

"Together, always!" Lovi cheered, and we hugged each other tightly.

Little did I know back then, that the promise I had made to be with Lovi forever...

Would soon be broken.