Secluded
Disclaimer: I do not own Eric or Tris nor do I own Divergent!
Authors Note: Thanks to everyone who reviewed, favorited, and followed this story. It's crazy for me and much appreciated. I didn't think people would like it that much. I was just glad to get one person's attention with this story. I hope I don't lose anyone's interested, but there will definitely be Tris/Eric interaction soon, I just want to slowly build it up. Eric doesn't seem like the type of person to crack easily and Tris seems like a stubborn person so just wait, it'll come soon! 3
It's been four days since I've seen or heard from Max. I'm in the dining hall eating my breakfast a little later than usual. The room is pretty dead since everyone is out doing their job and plus I woke up late since I haven't been getting great sleep. I can't stop thinking about my dream I had a few days ago. Something about that man in that dream feels familiar but I haven't a clue who it could be. I just remember them feeling warm in my dream and so cuddly and... stop it Tris, this person isn't even real. I sigh and continue eating and hear someone walk into the room. I turn my head and it's Eric. He's head towards me and his face is blank and doesn't even stop but just says as he reaches me "Max wants you in his office." I watch him leave the room as I continue to eat. That was strange.
I clean up and put away my plate and walk slowly up to his office wondering if he has my training schedule ready. I reach his door and without knocking he says "Come in, Tris."
"Hey, so have you found me a trainer and stuff?" I ask.
"Oh have I. You're gonna love this" he says smiling. I squint my eyes as I detect some sarcasm.
"Who is it? When do I start?" I ask quickly.
"You leave tonight. With Eric." he says while busying himself with things on his desk. Ignoring what my face reads.
"WHAT?! Wha... Why Eric? This doesn't make any since. He trains with initiates. He doesn't... No way. We hate each other. He hasn't ever said one word to me without wanting to throw me into the chasm." I pace back in forth with anger. I cannot believe this is happening. This is not what I signed up for when I chose to work with Amity and Abnegation... "Wait, you mean Eric has chosen to train me? Is this some sick joke?" I ask angrily.
Max laughs and then says calmly "Eric's been a little heated lately, and needs some space from this place. Think of it as a timeout for him."
"Woah, were leaving? Leaving, Dauntless? And where are we going? Who are we staying with?" I ask quickly.
"You two will be living together for an entire year training alone, outside of Amity. Johanna says there's a home an hour away from her office where you two can stay. It's technically on Amity ground so you will report to them when you need goods. You'll both share an allowance. You two will be growing your own food, training, visiting Amity once every other week, and all while trying to get along with your leader, Eric" he explains and laughs at the last part.
This has got to be some kind of joke.
"What about abnegation, am I going to be doing visits there as well?" I ask.
"No, you won't need to be trained there since that is your birth faction. And with your father being a leader, well, I'm sure you know enough of that faction. You won't be needing to go there. You'll have one visit and it'll be towards the end of your training" he says.
"And what does Eric think of all this?" I ask.
"He doesn't have much of a choice. And if I find out he isn't properly training you or you both aren't getting along. You both will be factionless. End of story." He concludes.
"This can't be happening..." I say thinking this is all a dream.
"You'll have a few hours to pack your bags and say your goodbyes. Meet us outside the compound. I will personally be driving you two there myself. I don't want anyone else knowing you are there. You both need concentration and this time away from Dauntless. I will be coming up randomly to check on you. You will have a phone but it's for emergencies and for you to receive information. All your training papers will be sent with you in a few boxes as well. Do you have any questions at all?" he asks.
Yeah, can I just switch jobs and be the kitchen cook instead?
"I guess if I'll think of any I will let you know before you leave us in hell... I mean, to train alone." I grumble.
As soon as I leave Max's office I go pack my things knowing that I won't be seeing Christina, Four or any of my other friends until the moment I leave. I can't believe I won't be seeing them for a while. Why would they place Eric with me? Does he even know anything about Amity? I thought he was originally from Erudite. I guess I'll just have to ask him when were "getting along". Maybe we can learn morse code to communicate so we don't have to be in the same room. I shake my head and laugh. Once I have my bag packed I place it on my bed and lay down while I wait to leave.
I must have dozed off because I hear voices in the room that wake me. I rub my eyes and I see Christina and Will laughing and talking. And then I see Four and Edward talking quietly but stop when they see sit up.
"What are you guys doing in here?" I question.
"We heard you leave in less than an hour for a while. So we thought we'd say goodbye. Max came and got us." Four states.
"Oh, that was nice of him. Yeah, I'm sure you heard the news of who is training me." I grimaced.
"Actually, we didn't. Who's the lucky bastard?" Four asked.
"Eric. We're leaving for an entire year to live in the middle of nowhere near Amity." I said and waited to hear every ones opinion.
They all laugh disbelieving me.
"C'mon Tris, Eric is not one to volunteer for anything. He's an ass hole. There's no way, especially to live with you and on Amity territory. No offense." Four says.
Christina is about to say something but is interrupted by someone-
"Were leaving, get your things so we can get this over with" Eric says waiting by the door.
"I have at least twenty minutes. You can wait" I stand and say to him angrily.
"Two minutes and were leaving. Unless you want to be factionless." He smirks.
"So what made you volunteer for this project, Eric?" Four asks.
Eric's smirk fades and walks a few steps toward Four's line of sight and says "I didn't have a choice. Don't worry, I won't starve your girlfriend or do anything to hurt her...too bad" he laughs and walks out.
Four rolls his eyes at the 'girlfriend' comment and turns towards me.
"Are you sure you don't want me to talk to Max about this? There's gotta be something we can do about this. I don't like the idea of Eric being anywhere near you, let alone for an entire year." Four says.
I sigh and put my head down "I really doubt it, he said that this is like a punishment for Eric and he said if we can't get along then we are both factionless. So it sounds pretty serious. I just have to get through this year and I won't have to be anywhere near him again."
I stand and hug Christina first "I'm going to miss you and our chocolate cake runs at night." I laugh while trying to hold back tears.
"Me too Trissy" she says. I go and hug Will second.
"Max said I would be able to visit in nine months. So I'll at least get to see you all before the year is up" I sniffed.
I go and hug Edward and then I go and hug Four last.
"Just be careful, Tris. I'm going to miss you" He pulls me to the side and puts a strand of hair behind my ear.
"Maybe when you get back, we can, I don't know...go on a chocolate cake run by ourselves. I really missed us hanging out, alone together." he says quietly.
I smiled and said "Maybe, we'll see how I feel when I get back. I may take you up on that offer".
I kissed him on the cheek and grabbed my bag. He took my hand and he walked me out until we reached the doors that are near the exit to the outside of the compound.
Before he opens the door he says "I love you Tris, just remember that when you are there. You don't have to say it back but I just wanted you to know that before you leave. Just be careful with him. Do what you got to do and come back to me, okay?" he says while looking into my eyes.
I didn't know what to say, I don't even know what I feel towards him. I stare into his eyes trying to find in answer, "I'll see you soon, we'll talk when I see you before the year is up." And with that I kiss him on his cheek and open the door. Before the door shuts I look into his eyes and give a small wave and smile.
"Done with lover boy already? I'm ready to go." Eric grumbled.
I roll my eyes "We aren't lovers. Just get in the car." I demand while looking annoyed walking towards the big black SUV. Max is already in the driver's seat and I hop in the back while Eric sits in front with Max.
"You two already at each other's throats?" Max lazily asks while pulling away from Dauntless.
This is going to be a long and interesting year.
