* I do not own Divergent or any of its characters. Or any of the songs displayed in the chapter.
Beatrice Prior 12:15 AM November 1st Wu recording studios.
I am currently changing in my car. Slipping out of the dress and into shorts and a sweatshirt. I run into the studio and rush to recording room 6.
"Sorry Tori and Bud! I was just at a dance and time got away from me. Won't happen again."
Tori gives me a slight scowl and I sit across from her. Bud just sits in the recording chair.
"I finished the lyrics to Break Free and the notes too. You wanna hear it?" I try to get her out of her disappointment. I can tell it works because a grin tugs at her lips.
I then start singing for her.
If you want it, take it
I should've said it before
Tried to hide it, fake it
I can't pretend anymore
I start to sway and move my hips.
I only want to die alive
Never by the hands of a broken heart
Don't wanna hear you lie tonight
Now that I've become who I really am
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
You were better, deeper
I was under your spell
Like a deadly, fever, yeah babe
On the highway to hell
I only want to die alive
Never by the hands of a broken heart
Don't wanna hear you lie tonight
Now that I've become who I really am
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
(No more, baby, oooh)
Thought on your body
I came alive
It was lethal
It was fatal
In my dreams it felt so right
But I woke up, everytime
Oh baby
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cause I can't resist it no more
By the end of the song I have glossy eyes. I tried hard not to cry during this song. It constantly reminds me of what I am running from.
Back home I was in a relationship. It was my first boyfriend, Eric. He was tall and strong, but he could make me feel stable. We had been dating for three months and I thought it was great. One night I joined him at a party and he got really drunk. When I left to use the restroom I was stopped by Eric's friend Peter. Peter's friends held me down as he kissed me. Then he started to touch me and remove my dress. Then Eric walked in and was he pissed.
Except he yelled at me calling me a slut and whore. Once Peter and the others left us alone Eric started to hit me. I was so scared I didn't even fight back. Eric just slapped me and shoved me. Then he did the unbelievable.
He pulled out his pocket knife and sat on me. Eric ripped my dress and carved into my top arm. He carved slut.
When I confronted him the next morning he refused to believe he did that. He said that I was drunk and upset. He accused me of self harm and that's when the drinking came in to place. It became that night every night. He would drink and then get upset with me.
So when I found the opportunity to leave them I did. I left the pain he caused me, both physical and mental.
Tori makes copies of the lyrics and Bud listen to some of my other song ideas for the album. Not long into the rehearsal I am yawning. Trying desperately to keep my eyes open.
Tori sees my lack of sleep and Bud sends me home. I thank them and go to my car.
The deep November air chills me. Goosebumps cover my arms and legs.
By now the leaves are off the trees and on the ground. Each one brown and crumpled, leaving its home behind.
I pull my keys out and open the red bug. I slide into the driver seat and drive to my room.
The drive to Dauntless wasn't that long. I just couldn't stop seeing his eyes. They are carved into my brain. I wonder if he's still there.
Before I know what I'm doing I am in my dress again and walking through the doors of the ballroom. This time without a mask.
The inside is dark and no one is here. Not one person dancing or drinking.
Its too late he's gone.
I've lost the first person that I could actually love.
I continue to the refreshment table. I place an envelope with money on the cash register. A six is written on the outside.
I might as well pay for my drinks before I leave.
While the previous drive was short this one felt endless.
I lock my car and walk down the halls. Each click of my heels echo the halls.
Was my music career really worth loosing him? Yes, he would have hated me once he saw my face. Or even the real me. He would have noticed there is nothing special about me.
I lock my door and peel off the dress. I place all of the items back in its box. Then stash it away in my closet. Beneath a bunch off summer clothes.
Falling on my bed I snuggle into the sheets. They invite me to sleep. I agree.
All through the night I dream of him.
Four Eaton10:00 AM November 1st
We both are dancing. Moving and swaying with each other. Her long blonde hair swaying with the music; just as she does. I twirl her and her black dress sparkles in the light. She spins back in my arms. I hold her tight and then dip her. When she rises I place my lips upon hers. Four! FOUR! FOUR DAMNIT GET UP!
I wake to Zeke's lovely mouth. Note the sarcasm.
"What's with you? I was yelling at you for ten minutes. You didn't even flinch."
"Zeke I don't know? I just can't get it out of my head?" I still lay on the bed staring at the ceiling.
"You were thinking about her. Weren't you?"
"How could I not! She was beautiful! The way she danced, her charm, and her voice."
"Are you telling me what I think your telling me? Does Four have a crush?" I prop up to see Zeke on the couch. Anticipating an answer from me.
"Zeke this is more then a crush. I have been kissed by girls before, but something about her. It was like no other kiss." Zeke looks like a puppy with a treat. He's all giddy and bouncy.
"Four go find this girl! Look up her room number!" Only if it were that simple.
"I can't. I don't even know her name."
"Then we find her." I hear Zeke say quietly.
"What?"
"Four you have never liked a girl once! And now you can't stop thinking about her. I'm going to help your sorry ass. We are going to find her." I can tell he's determined.
"Thanks man that means a lot to me."
"What can I say were best buds. Anyway I'd rather you lovey dovie, then cold or complaining."
"So the truth comes out."
"Just go get dressed we have some planning to do."
(Time skip. Because I am not narrating a shower. Just too weird.)
When I get back to our room I see Zeke has papers across the floor. Then the rest of the gang are sitting on the couch.
"Good pretty boy is done with his shower. Now we can start."
"Uriah I suggest you keep your mouth shut before I do it myself." I sit down next to Zeke.
"Alright let's write down what we know about her." Then my friends start to name things.
"Long blonde hair."
"Short."
"Dancer definitely."
"One of a kind blue and gray eyes." I get a couple weird looks when I say it.
"Small."
"No, petite. Not small." She's anything but small.
"Alright so what we are looking for is a dancer that is petite, blonde, short, and has blue/gray eyes." We all nod at Zeke's response.
"Time to find the beauty of Dauntless." Christina says.
"What?"
"Yeah she's the talk over the whole school. She's been called the beauty of Dauntless. No one knows her. So she's Dauntless' Cinderella." Christina's right she is the beauty of Dauntless. No other person would have worn black.
"I've got it!" Will jumps up and shouts.
"Tonight is the Dauntless halloween party! She has to be there!"
"Will your brilliant!"
"Duh my whole family was erudite!"
Beatrice Prior 6:00 AM Fitness Center. November 1st
I only got a couple hours of sleep last night. Then my workout was tough. Caroline made me do a lot of conditioning. Usual I am fine with this much but I'm already tired. Then she and I danced some hip hop.
Right now I am on the treadmill. Believe me I am ready for a nap. My phone then flashes on and it's Tori.
We decided to stick with just your two songs. To start you out on a mini album. It's more of a preview for what's to come.
Yeah that sounds great! Thanks again for signing with me.
No problem kid. I just want to hear your variation on singing soon. Bud says you can change your voice for anything. You have big things ahead kid.
Thanks!
Your welcome see you tonight.
I look at my clock, 9. Thank god! Now I can eat and sleep!
The walk to my room is quite like the one last night. All of Dauntless is still sleeping from last night. Tonight is the Dauntless halloween party in the pit. The pit is the commons area for Dauntless mostly. It's were everyone goes to hang or party. Its in the basement of the building, but is a very large room. The room is underground and leads to a tunnel. The Dauntless use the tunnel to get places during the winter. On the edge of the pit is the chasm. It's a giant flow of crashing water. A bridge is across it to lead to the tunnels. The chasm in functioned by the school, something about water flow and filtration.
I now reach my room and open the door. Time for breakfast!
I grab the blender and throw in raspberries, blueberries, bananas, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, kale, and spinach. I blend it all together and make a slice of toast. Once my drink is done I drink it and eat the toast. I didn't realize how hungry I was.
Not even changing I fall asleep on my bed.
(Time skip!)
We are dancing together. Moving with each other's heartbeat as music. Twirling and spinning me. Flowing back into his muscular arms. Seeing his speckled blue eyes light up with my touch. Then leaning in to him and pressing my lips to his.
I hear yelling and I wake to my neighbor. Loud talking comes from their room. I can hear some shouting from a boy too. He said "I got it!"
I groan and pull a pillow over my head, but I still hear them.
I walk out of my room with paper and write a note.
Hey I am trying to sleep could you try to quiet down? I had things at 12 last night and stuff at 4 this morning. I am really tired. Sorry to ruin your fun.~Tris (room 111)
I tape the note to the door and see the names. Zeke and Fours room. I still don't have my name on my door, oh well. I knock and then leave to my room.
By the time I am on my bed and ready to sleep I hear a knock on the door. Uggggghhh!
"Trying to sleep come back in three hours!" I yell.
Then I hear another knock! Uggghhhh.
I get up and open my door to a note.
Sorry Tris. We were at the dance too so we understand. Sorry to wake you. See ya tonight! ~Christina, Shauna, Marlene, Zeke, Will, Four, and Uriah.
I know a Christina. She said hello to me last night, I bet it's a different Christina though.
Wait Four and Shauna! Ugghhhhh! This is embarrassing! They are the ones who saw my butt! Ughhhhh!
I stomp back in my room and flop onto my bed. Slowly drift back to him.
Four Eaton 9:40 PM November 1st
"Four what are you doing?" Zeke yells from the couch.
"Writing."
"What?" He runs over to my shoulder.
"I just wrote lyrics to like five songs."
"Four your back! Tori will be ecstatic! I've got to tell her we are back!" He grabs his phone and calls Tori. It's been about a year since I have wrote music. I just have never had anything to write about. Our band was starting to loose its title. Until now, I wrote about her. She has filled my mind this whole day. I just put some of my feelings in words.
"Tori your on speaker."
"What up Zeke? Do you have a new song?"
"Yeah! Four is writing again! He wrote five songs!"
"What! Four your writing! I have got to tell Bud!"
"Yeah Tori his songs are great too. Better then before!"
"What got you to write Four?" I sit in silence as Zeke answers for me.
"A girl Tori. A girl got him writing again."
"I have to meet her! If she can get him to write, god, she has to be amazing!"
"You can't meet her. She left before I could get her name."
"I'm sorry to hear that. But could The Chasm come to the studio at 11 tonight?" That's our bands name, The Chasm. It's Zeke, Will, Uriah, and I.
"Yeah we will be there."
"Alright see you all tonight." Zeke hangs up the phone.
"Hey dude we have to go get dressed for the party." I say a bit eager. I just hope I see her there.
"Yeah your costume is on my bed."
"What are we anyway?" I hope Zeke didn't put us in stupid costumes.
"Cops." Good that's not too bad. Zeke could have done worse.
We both change and then hear a knock on the door. I open the door to Uriah and Will. Our other officers.
"You ready to arrest your girl?" Uriah has a cheeky grin when he speaks. I just roll my eyes.
"Time to go!" I yell to our room. Zeke comes running out and we head to the pit.
(Time skip)
I swear I have seen the same outfits over and over. I just am looking for one girl, but I am swarmed by twenty.
I keep getting asked to arrest girls or search them. All they want to do is get in my pants. Can I say annoying!
The only reason I am still at this party is so I can see her. But I haven't seen her at all! All of Dauntless is here. She has to be here!
"Four we got to sing a song!" Zeke shouts to me.
"What song?" At parties The Chasm usually preforms at least one song.
"Glad you came!"
"Zeke I just wrote that! You don't even know the notes!"
"We looked at it while you were busy." Yeah busy looking for her.
"Fine by me. Let's go up." I hop on the Pits stage and grab the mic. But Zeke steals it from me.
"What's Up Dauntless?" The crowd screams and fist pumps.
"Alright this song is one of our new ones. It's written by Four and dedicated to the Dauntless Beauty! Wherever you are this is from Four to you!" Thanks so much Zeke. Note my sarcasm.
I grab the mic and start to sing.
The sun goes down
The stars come out
And all that counts
Is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came
You cast a spell on me, spell on me
You hit me like the sky fell on me, fell on me
And I decided you look well on me, well on me
So let's go somewhere no one else can see, you and me
Uriah starts his verse.
Turn the lights out now
Now I'll take you by the hand
Hand you another drink
Drink it if you can
Can you spend a little time,
Time is slipping away,
Away from us so stay,
Stay with me I can make,
Make you glad you came
We all are singing and playing.
The sun goes down
The stars come out
And all that counts
Is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came
I'm glad you came
You cast a spell on me, spell on me
You hit me like the sky fell on me, fell on me
And I decided you look well on me, well on me
So let's go somewhere no one else can see, you and me
Uriah jumps forward to sings to the crowd.
Turn the lights out now
Now I'll take you by the hand
Hand you another drink
Drink it if you can
Can you spend a little time,
Time is slipping away,
Away from us so stay,
Stay with me I can make,
Make you glad you came
Then we join him. As the crowd dances and jumps. I look around to find her.
The sun goes down
The stars come out
And all that counts
Is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came
I'm glad you came
I'm glad you came
So glad you came
I'm glad you came
I'm glad you came
I am now by myself singing. Searching the crowd for her. That's when I see a blonde head. It wears a red beanie. She has a red and white stripped shirt with black shorts and suspenders. Even if I only see her back I know it's her. Her blonde hair gives it away.
The sun goes down
The stars come out
And all that counts
Is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came
I'm glad you came
That's when I see the blonde head walking to the door. I start to walk off the stage till my arm is grabbed. I yank my arm from the grasp and jump off the stage. I start to head to the door.
"DOGPILE!" Then I feel bodies on top of me instantly I am on the ground. Under different bodies. I will kill Uriah for shouting Dogpile!
"Get off me!" I shout shoving Will off me. His body crashes to the ground with another.
"Four you can't leave yet! We were going to call her to the stage!" Everyone gets off me and I make my way to Uriah.
"You Idiot! I left because she was headed out the door! She was dressed as Waldo!"
"Oh shit! I screwed it up."
"No Really?" Zeke comes up and smacks Uriah's head.
"Your job, brother, was to make him happy! Now I have to figure out how to fix this!"
"At least you found Waldo." Uriah says sheepishly.
"Before you murder Uriah, Four, we have to go record." Will the sensible one says.
Beatrice Prior 10:20 PM The Pit, November 1st
I decided to go to the party tonight. I am dressed in a white and red striped shirt. Black shorts and suspenders. Then glasses and a red beanie. I'm Waldo.
The pit is filled with all of Dauntless. Some dancing while other chill and talk. I just stand by the edge with a cup of water.
So far no one has talked to me. Except a couple boys asking to dance, but I just decline.
I haven't wanted to dance with any other partner since I danced with him. Even if it's polar opposite on dance style.
"How ironic?" I turn to see a tall, broad boy. He's wearing a captain costume. He has soft brown eyes and chocolate hair.
"What?" I asked confused.
"The girl everyone wants to know is dressed as Waldo. People are looking for you and your dressed as Waldo!" He chuckles.
"I think you have me mistakes with someone else." Who would be looking for me?
"Nope. Your the Dauntless Beauty." He's pops the p on nope.
"Dauntless Beauty?" I raise an eyebrow.
"Yes. Darling your the talk of the whole school." I laugh at his response.
"Darling?"
"You making fun of me sweet cheeks?" He puts his hands on his hips.
"No sorry. I'm Tris." I put out my hand and hugs me instead. Friendly
"Oops sorry. I'm just that person. I'm Al."
"So what brings you hear Al?"
"Hello? To check people out of course! It's a costume party!" He says his response as it's obvious.
"So who's on your mind? The Salt and Pepper girls?" Im not sure what to say so I go with the first girls I see.
"Damn. I thinking more on the lines of farmer boy."
"Al are you.."
"Of course I'm gay, girly. Straight men don't dress this nice." He says tipping his hat.
"I had a feeling, but I didn't want to offend you."
"Your fine. I'm just a giant gay teddy bear." With that he hugs me. He is right, he's a big teddy bear.
"Yep Teddy. That you are."
"So Waldo tell me about yourself. Spill all your secrets." He grins madly.
"You already know my name is Tris. I guess if you saw me last night you figured I can dance. Ummm... Oh I can also sing. I'm here for dancing and singing."
"Oooo! I'm here for diving."
"Diving?" That sport has men in swim suits his team must think its weird.
"Yeah your like the only person who knows I'm gay. You look trusting."
"Thanks." He pulls out his phone and I plug in my number. It will be nice to have a friend here.
Then I hear a mic on. "What's Up Dauntless?" The crowd screams and fist pumps.
"Alright this song is one of our new ones. It's written by Four and dedicated to the Dauntless Beauty! Wherever you are this is from Four to you!" The boy hands the mic to his friend behind him. I now see that they are The Chasm. They have written amazing songs.
"Did you hear that!? Four is dedicating this song to you!" Al squeals. He sounds worse then a Fangirl.
"Shhhh. I don't want people knowing its me."
"Why?"
"Because I will just disappoint them. Im Tris, not this Dauntless Beauty facade." Al sighs and then I hear it. The song.
They said it was dedicated to me from Four. I only know the Four who's my neighbor. The one who saw my ass. Why would he do this?
He sings about liking me? Then I turn around to see him.
The dark blues eyes and muscular body. His chiseled features and beautiful voice. He normally has a deep voice, but when he sings it like an angel. He was blessed with a beautiful voice. I usually hate live productions but he is outstanding.
WAIT! Four is the person I danced with.
Four is the person I can't get out of my head. He the one I have fallen for.
But he's fallen for Dauntless beauty not me. I'm pathetic little Tris.
I turn back to face Al. He has a giant grin on. He's realized the same thing that Four was the guy. And that I like him.
"So Tris you going to go up there?"
"No. I actually have to go soon." That's the truth. I have to record if the song is going to be come out soon.
"Damn that's sad. See ya later girly."
"Bye bye teddy!" I wave and walk out the door. I try to shut out hi singing the best I can. If I didn't I would be up there kissing Four. But he would see me and just laugh. I'm me now, the not pretty, scrawny, and short girl.
(Time skip)
Uh huh!
It's The Six!
I got one more problem with you girl
One less, one less!
Aye
Problem
Hey baby even though I hate ya!
I wanna love ya
I want you! (you you)
And even though I can't forgive you
I really want ta
I want you! (you you)
Tell me, tell me baby
Why can't you leave me?
Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it
I want you! (you you)
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it's you! (you you)
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back
But it's you! (you you)
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it
But it's you! (you you)
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
It's the Six!
Uh!
What you got?
Smart money bettin'
I'll be better off without you
In no time
I'll be forgettin' all about you
You saying that you know
But I really really doubt you
Understand my life is easy
When I ain't around you
Iggy Iggy
Too biggie to be here stressin'
I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you
More than I love your presence
And the best thing now
Is probably for you to exit
I let you go
Let you back
I finally learned my lesson!
No half-stepping
Either you want it or you just keep playin'
I'm listening to you knowin'
I can't believe what you're sayin'
There's a million you's baby boo
So don't be dumb
I got 99 problems
But you won't be one
Like what!
One less, one less problem
One less, one less problem
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got (I've got)
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
We take different stops and breaks as we sing. Part of it is based for a male so I sing it for now. Tori plans on having someone fill it in. While the rapping I can still do. My voice can vary for different styles. Tori calls me a mixed artist because I mix up my voice. Sounding like another person.
"Good job Tris. Your done for tonight. Tori will call you if we anything else." Bud tells me over the intercom.
I slip out of the the recording room and into the hallway. After the party I slipped on a blue skirt and high neck white top. Then I pulled my hair into a bun and pulled on sunglasses.
I see that Tori is in a room with someone else recording. Best not to disturb her; I'm low on her favorite list currently. I would like to redeem myself and not piss her off. She and I are still very new to each other. She took a big leap on signing with me. I can't show her she was wrong.
Four Eaton 11:10 Wu recording studio
She's beautiful. I can hear her song from the studio. Her voice isn't weak or simple. She sings with strength and fierceness.
Then it's shut off.
I turn to see Tori coming in and sitting by us. She must have turned off the speaker.
"That's one our new artists sorry. So show me these songs!" She claps her hand together and I hand the music over.
We go through different lines for her. Going over each pieces melody and beat.
But I can't get my head to stop hearing that voice.
"One less problem without you."
Beatrice Prior Wednesday November 5th. 6:00 PM
"Al I was their doll! It didn't matter what was going on!" I am lying in my bed tired.
"Darling it wasn't that bad." I jerk up at his comment.
"Yes it was! Have you ever tried on on over 50 dresses? Then had stylist poking at your face with makeup!" He puts out his lower lip and frowns at me. He try's to intimidate me all the time. But he just over exaggerates my facial expressions.
"Poor thing! It must be terrible at a photo shoot. Remind me to never become famous." I just flop back on my bed. As Al is looking at my new clothes. I got to keep all the dresses and outfits.
"We can adjust your look with these."
"Al what look?"
"I'm meaning you can wear more then athletic clothes. You will be going out more often now." I groan. I'm just so tired I don't want to move.
I hear the door open and peer up to see Lynn. Lynn and I met bumping into each other. She helped at my photo shoot. She is very skilled at Photography, but she also quite funny. Lynn and I hit it off instantly. Just as soon as I said that I prefer not become a slutty model. She laughed and promised me my Six pictures won't be like that. Lynn also promised to keep the Dauntless Beauty between us.
"Oh well look what the cat dragged in." Al and Lynn don't agree all the time.
"Nice to see you too Drag-Queen." They just don't really like each other.
"At least I can dress like a girl." Who am I kidding they're an old married couple. All they do is yell at each other.
"Yeah maybe my grandma."
"She can't be any worse then you darling." Lynn rolls her eyes and messes with her camera.
"You have plans Friday and Saturday."
"What am I doing now?" I snap.
"Calm down. I was just going to take you out. First to the Faction off then to a party, maybe."
"What's a faction off?"
"Have you seen Pitch Perfect?" Lynn says.
"Good. It's our schools version of the riff off."
"Why do you say good?"
"Because if you hadn't seen the movie, Mr. Fabulous here would have made us watch chick flicks."
"You just said I'm fabulous!" I interrupt Al before the fighting starts.
"Don't you need a group for that?"
Al stays quiet and doesn't answer. Then he lies next to me.
"Yes but you can do it alone. Don't worry I will be there for support."
"You mean your there to make sure I sing."
"Tris, what else do you expect from our drama queen."
"For once I agree with Lady assface. Of course you will sing. Your songs are already becoming a sensation!"
"Al they come out tomorrow."
"Yeah but they will be sold faster then sliced bread." I look at Al. He has I sited on being my best friend. At first I was hesitant, but now I love it. He's my wall to lean on.
"What would I do without you Al?"
"Nothing. That's why I'm here. To get your lazy ass out!" I pat my heart.
"I feel the love."
"Tris I came by to tell you the picture turned out great. Your tired now go to bed soon!" I sit up as Lynn walks to the door.
"NOW BEGONE BEFORE SOMEONE DROPS A HOUSE ON YOU!" Al shouts to her.
"Hey! Up yours Dorothy!" She shouts back.
Such lovely friends I have.
Beatrice Prior 9:00 PM Friday, November 7th. Hancock Pit.
I sit on the ledge of the Hancock Pit. It used to have a building here, but it fell down. Now it's just a hole in the ground. Different edges and cuts in the ground till you reach the bottom. It is very similar to the empty pool in Pitch Perfect. This just seems more Dauntless.
Everything seems a bit dark because of my sunglasses. Ever since the song came out it's been top 5 on iTunes. Which means I avoid contact with others, a lot.
Al and I are perched up on a ledge. He was very pissed when I climbed here, but followed me.
I can feel the cold November air brush past my hoodie. It was one of the sweatshirts I got from the studio. It's black with silver sequins printing 6. That's my name as a singer, because I like to be not hounded by paparazzi. So everyone knows my music by 6.
My silver sequin jeggings match my outfit nicely. Or that's what Al keeps telling me. I just dangle over the edge and wait.
"Let's get singing!" I girl with blonde hair and piercings says. She comes out and presses the electronic spinner.
"Her names Lauren." Al whispers and I nod.
"Party songs!"
Then I see a girl run forward, but a boy stops her and makes it their first.
He starts singing and then three others join him. I notice they are The Chasm. Great Four is here! Now I really have to hide with sunglasses and my hoodie. I just want to spare his time. I'm not worth messing with.
You don't get them girls loose loose (TJR! )
You don't get the world loose loose
You don't get money move move
But I do I do
You don't get them girls loose loose
You don't get the world loose loose
You don't get money move move
But I do I do
I said, y'all having a good time out there
Yeah, yeah, que no pare la fiesta
Don't stop the party
Yeah, yeah, que no pare la fiesta
Don't stop the party
I'm running through the world like I'm running back
Scarface, world's mine, running back
30, 000 people went here on me
80, 000 in london wembley
90, 000 morocco, and I'm just getting warmed up, papo
Catch me with redone in stockholm, beirut, cafe getting my drink on, mole
We're how to put the women, here the hooka
All of them sweet, azucar, azucar
Dale disfruta
They can't, they won't, they never will, stop the party
They can't, they won't, they never will, stop the party
I said, y'all having a good time out there
Yeah, yeah, que no pare la fiesta
Then the same girl from before comes up and cuts him off.
Don't stop, make it pop
The other girls behind her add in and dance.
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'mma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
(Nu-uh-uh-uh)*2
Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'mma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick tock, on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
(Nu-uh-uh)*2
Ain't got a care in world, but got plenty of beer
Ain't got no..
Then she's cut off by it looks like a erudite group.
Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds,
But I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town
Trust me. On my I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit hustlin',
Chasing dreams since I was 14 with the four track bossin' halfway cross that city with the backpack, fat cat, crushing
But he can't keep up with the beat. His group is going fast while he's slurring words.
I see the Lauren come over and raise her hands.
"If you can't rap. Don't try. You are {clap}{clap} CUT!" They erudite group stomps off and out. I look over to Robert.
"Get it? This round your going to sing." I just roll my eyes at him.
"Next topic. Breakup!" The crowd cheers. Except the Erudite group they just sneer. All that's left is the Chasm, me, and a female Dauntless group. Anegation didn't come, amity don't compete, and Candor are just watching.
This time a dark haired tan girl steps forward and sings.
You took my heart and you held it in your mouth
And, with the word all my love came rushing out
And, every whisper it's the worst, emptied out by a single word
There is a hollow in me now
Like before her friends sing and dance lightly.
So I put my faith in something unknown,
I'm living on such sweet nothing,
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold,
I'm living on such sweet nothing.
And it's hard to learn,
And it's hard to love,
When you're giving me such sweet nothing,
Sweet nothing,
Sweet nothing,
You're giving me such sweet nothing.
It isn't easy for me to let it go
Cause
I've swallowed every single word
And, every whisper, every sigh
Eats away at this heart of mine.
And there is a hollow in me now
So I put my faith in something unknown,
I'm living on such sweet nothing,
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold,
I'm living on such sweet nothing.
And it's hard to learn,
And it's hard to...
A tall blonde boy jumps up to her and sings. She scrunched her nose at him and stomps back.
love in my life
All I need's a little love in the dark
A little but I'm hoping it might kick start
Me and my broken heart
I need a little loving tonight
Hold me so I'm not falling apart
A little but I'm hoping it might kick start
Me and my broken heart
Yeah...
Shot gun, aimed at my heart, you got one
Tear me apart and then some
How do we call this love
I try to run away but your eyes
Tell me to stay, oh why,
Why do we call this love
It seems like we've been losing control
Somebody tell me I'm not alone
When I say
All I need's a little love in my life
All I need's a little love in the dark
A little but I'm hoping it might kick start
Me and my broken heart
I need a little loving tonight
Hold me so I'm not falling apart
A little but I'm hoping it might kick start
Me and my broken heart
Maybe some part of you just hates me
This time a brunette accompanies the blonde from the beginning.
You know the bed feels warmer
Sleeping here alone
You know I dream in color
And do the things I want
You think you got the best of me
Think you had the last laugh
Bet you think that everything good is gone
Think you left me broken down
Think that I'd come running back
Maybe you don't know me, cause you're dead wrong
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over cause you're gone
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
The boys all jump foreword and sing at the girls.
Just when it can't get worse, I've had a shit day (Yeah!)
You've had a shit day? (Yeah!) we've had a shit day (Yeah!)
I think that life's too short for this, I want back my ignorance and bliss
I think I've had enough of this, blow me one last kiss.
I won't miss all of the fighting that we always did,
Take it in, I mean what I say when I say there is nothing left
No more sick whiskey dick, no more battles for me
You'll be calling a trick, 'cause you'll no longer sleep
I'll dress nice, I'll look good, I'll go dancing alone
The girls quickly regain their stance.
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh! I really don't care
Even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh! I really don't care
Oh oh oh! I really don't care
Yeah, listen up
Hey, hey never look back
Dumbstruck boy, ego intact
Look boy, why you so mad
Second guessin', but should a hit that
Hey Demi you picked the wrong lover
Should a picked that one, he's cuter than the other
I just wanna laugh, cause you try to be a hipster
Kick him to the curb, take a polaroid picture
Time to go in. I nudge Al with my shoulder and he grins. Not knowing I would do this.
But even..
I slide off the ledge, dropping to the ground. I dropped from at least one fight up. Landing on my feet a foot away from the other singers. I start singing alone.
If you want it, take it
I should've said it before
Tried to hide it, fake it
I can't pretend anymore
I start to sway and move my hips.
I only want to die alive
Never by the hands of a broken heart
Don't wanna hear you lie tonight
Now that I've become who I really am
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
You were better, deeper
I was under your spell
Like a deadly, fever, yeah babe
On the highway to hell
I only want to die alive
Never by the hands of a broken heart
Don't wanna hear you lie tonight
Now that I've become who I really am
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
(No more, baby, oooh)
Thought on your body
I came alive
It was lethal
It was fatal
In my dreams it felt so right
But I woke up, everytime
Oh baby
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cuz I can't resist it no more
This is the part when I say I don't want ya'
I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
Cause I can't resist it no more
The loud cheers of Dauntless fill my ear. Candor's claps echo in Hancock pit. Al whistle screeches the air. I just smirk at him until I hear a shout.
"That's not even a song!" An erudite yells. I guess they don't like me winning.
Then I see Lauren walk to the middle. Her hips swaying at each step.
"That was quite a performance! Just to shut you noses up I will check iTunes!"
She hands me her phone. I just scroll to top charts overall. I perfectly see it at number one and hand her phone back.
"Hey nose! It's number one on the iTunes chart! Break Free by 6!"
"I thought you people were suppose to think before you speak." She laughs.
Her blonde hair flips as she turns to me.
"What's your name?"
"6." Her face is full of doubt. I just grab her my phone and play a segment of the song. My voice matches the song perfectly.
Her face lights up and she raises my arm.
"The Winner Of The Faction Riff! Is 6!" I hear cheering and yelling.
Then she plugs her phone in a dock and plays my song. I just walk to Al who has a grin plastered across his face.
"We may have to surgically remove that." I point to his smile.
"Told you so."
"Yes you were right. That was fun and I did win." He holds triumph. Lynn will die when she hears this.
"SING SING SING SING!" I hear chanting behind me. I turn to face the crowd yelling for me to sing. I look at Al and he is laughing.
"Go get em tiger!" He pushes me forward. I just roll my eyes at him even if he can't see it.
I put my hands up to silence the crowd. Al comes up behind me and he winks at me. He will take the male part while I will take the lead.
Uh huh!
It's The Six!
I got one more problem with you girl
One less, one less!
Aye
Problem
Hey baby even though I hate ya!
I wanna love ya
I want you! (you you)
And even though I can't forgive you
I really want ta
I want you! (you you)
Tell me, tell me baby
Why can't you leave me?
Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it
I want you! (you you)
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
Al songs the part perfectly. We both sway and move.
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it's you! (you you)
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back
But it's you! (you you)
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it
But it's you! (you you)
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
It's the Six!
Uh!
What you got?
Smart money bettin'
I'll be better off without you
In no time
I'll be forgettin' all about you
You saying that you know
But I really really doubt you
Understand my life is easy
When I ain't around you
Iggy Iggy
Too biggie to be here stressin'
I'm thinkin' I love the thought of you
More than I love your presence
And the best thing now
Is probably for you to exit
I let you go
Let you back
I finally learned my lesson!
No half-stepping
Either you want it or you just keep playin'
I'm listening to you knowin'
I can't believe what you're sayin'
There's a million you's baby boo
So don't be dumb
I got 99 problems
But you won't be one
Like what!
My rap comes out perfect.
One less, one less problem
One less, one less problem
Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got (I've got)
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got one less, one less problem
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