Authors Note:

Heres the next chapter. I don't really know if I like it. This wasn't how I thought it would end up turning out. But I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for reading!

Chapter 4

Tris POV

I was about to answer him when my phone went off signaling I just got a text. I reached for it but Four grabbed it before I had the chance. I try to grab it from him but he was taller than me so he was able to hold it out of my reach. Once he read the text a look of anger yet pity showed on his face. He finally lowered his hand and brought his hand closer to me, handing me the phone to allow me look at it. And when I saw who it was from my hand immediately flew to cover my mouth. It sealed my cry I tried not to let out. It was a message from Peter himself.

My dearest Tris,

It seems as though you have ran away from me after your punishment last night and have forgotten about our little agreement we made 2 years ago. I guess I'll just have to pay a visit to your family and let them know what you've done. They will never even see it coming. Don't worry though, i'll make it quick and painless, well maybe painless is the wrong word. You know what you did and now its time for you to pay for it and deal with the consequences. You crossed the line bitch. And now it's costing you your family. Have fun with soldier boy, whore.

From Peter

After I read the last line I dropped my phone to the ground. I looked at Four and just wanted to jump into his arms and cry. I couldn't help myself.

"What am I going to do?" I cried out. "He's going to kill them, there's nothing I can do. It's all my fault. I never should have left him." I fell to the ground and curled myself into a ball, crying and screaming. I felt Four kneel beside me and rub circles on my back softly until I finally calmed down.

"Shhh, don't worry Tris, everything is going to be okay. I won't let him get to you or your family. I promise."

"How can you be so sure! He's probably on his way right now! Oh my god. He's probably on his way! I have to warn them Four." I scramble to grab my phone. I quickly dial in my moms number and wait for it to ring. My nails are practically gone by the time she picks up on the third ring. I finally hear my moms angelic voice over the phone and I let out a long needed sigh.

"Hi honey, how are you? I miss you. You should come down for a visit soon. Your brother is here right now actually, he came down from college at Stanford for a few days."

"I'm good mom. I miss you too. So much. Listen I have to tell you somethi—"

"Hold on sweetie. One second, someone is at the door. Let me just go answer and then we can continue." Wait someones at the door? What if it's. No. Could he be there already? Oh god, this cant be happening.

"Mom wait! Don't answer that door! Mom!"

"Beatrice it's just Peter. No need to worry. Oh hold on, he would like to speak with you." I hear some shuffling from her giving the phone over to Peter. I gulp as I hear his voice. This is not going to be good.

"Well hey there baby. I thought I would surprise your parents. I guess it's time to say goodbye to them then. But it is too late now." And with that, he hangs up without another word. I quickly snap back to reality and catch Four up on what just happened. I pull him towards the door. I turn around to see him grab his keys and shuffle out the door. But soon enough were in this agonizing silence again in the car ride to my parents. All I hear is Fours nervous tapping on the steering wheel. And me moving my leg up and down over and over again in anticipation on what's going to happen now. I was looking out the window, playing with my hands thinking about everything that's happened so far. How could I let it come to this? I should have done something. Call the police or something, I don't know really. All I know is that I was stupid for ever thinking I could prevent this from happening to me, to my family. Hell to even bring Four into this. He doesn't deserve this.

I guess I said that aloud cause Four all of a sudden speaks up.

"It's not your fault. And you didn't bring me into anything. I want to be here Tris. And I want to help you. So don't worry about me. This is all because of Peter, you did absolutely nothing wrong." He looked back on the road and continued on to my old house. All I answered with was a soft, "Okay." It was barely audible, I don't even know if he heard it, but I saw a slight nod making me think he did. I turned my attention back to the window. Watching all the houses, people, trees, flying past me. All full of life. Everything I wish to be. Life-full. But that could never happen to someone like me. An abused, damaged, pathetic girl. And thats all I'll ever be in this world. A nobody.

It wasn't long before we pulled up to my parents house. I was out the car before it even came to a complete stop. Four tried to yell at me to be careful and to wait for him. At least that's what I think he said. To be honest I wasn't really listening.

The front door was already cracked open. I peeked my head in slowly to see what was waiting on the other side. I sucked in a breath. Oh my god.