Accidental Love
Peter's pov
Chapter 1
I realized that I liked the Stiff, when and how I did not know. I was jealous of her even. Her feelings toward Al I did not like, but she is brave, standing up for him and for her friend Christina. I don't know how she can do such big brave things for such a little girl. But her feelings toward Al, that was a big question, comforting him at night? Did she like him? "No." I tell myself. She is just his friend. I think she is perfect. Not just anyone could match up to her. Even if she is a Stiff.
Today we are fighting again. I look at the chalkboard and spot my name. Edward was written next to it. Then I look for her name. When I found it I saw that the space next to her name was blank. Again. When will Four let her fight? Is he scared she will get hurt? Does he have feelings for her? "No" I tell myself again. As I wait for my turn I look at her. She is so small and fragile. Is this why I like her? She could never compare to me the big bad bully from Candor. Does she know about my feelings toward her? I snap out of my trance and see who called my name. "Peter it is your turn or did you forget what we are doing today." Four says, "It is your turn to fight Edward." I feel myself go red and step on to the mat." Weakling" I say to Edward. We circle the mat for a while with our hands up as Four had shown us. He takes the first punch. I block it. "He is going to have to do better" I say to myself. I punch at him and my fist connects with his jaw. Edward takes a step back rubbing his jaw. I punch again and he blocks it leaving his bottom half open. I kick. He goes down groaning. I win, and then I look at the Stiff. She is just standing there an aware of what just happened. I look where she was looking and I see Four. Four? Why Four? She should be with me. I'm an honest boy and I'll be honest with her. I will ask her on a date later after training. I hope she will say yes.