Emergent || Chapter 4
7 minutes later, there was a knock on the door. We opened it, and Tobias and I rushed out of there like it was on fire. The circle of people was deformed. I sat next to Zeke and Tobias, feeling antsy and hoping they wouldn't ask about the last dare. Tobias looked at Chris with a devilish smile.
"Christina, Candor or Dauntless?" Four asked.
"Dauntless!" She hollered. A laugh escaped my lips. She grinned at me.
"Take us into your fear landscape," he demanded. Chris thought for a while then jumped up on her feet.
"Let's go, painsycokes," Chris said, purposely mispronouncing Pansycakes.
"Actually, it's pronounced pansy- Wait, I see what your doing," Uriah said. Chris laughed and ran down the long, cold halls. We followed her down to the simulation room. Tobias picked up a bunch of syringes filled with the serum and handed them over to us. All of us injected the fluid into our necks and slowly shifted into Christina's head. I looked over to my flustered friend. She seemed tense. I guess that's normal, tough, considering we are in her fear landscape.
A swarm of moths flew over our hands. Thousands of the brown winged creatures landed on her. Covering her body, flying into her mouth. Chris began cry/scream hysterically. I ran toward her. Trying my best, I eventually calmed her down. It took around 10 minutes for her to begin to breathe at a normal pace. The moths disappeared, and the room turned into all white.
We finally finished her landscape. I've got to admit, that girl had some pretty scary things in there. If I could recall, I think the seventh or so fear was puppets. Like this puppets with the circle red cheeks and mouth that was a long, thick, black line. They began walking then trying to kill us, or at least that's what it felt like. Another fear of hers was oblivion. (A/N: See what I did there?) I think that's what Tobias called it. Everything was black, and she was completely alone. We could see her, but Christina couldn't see us. One of my favorites though was Chris in the morning. She had just woken up and her face was covered in multiple blemishes. She had a panic attack. Her make-up was missing from her dresser. Chris said it was "Fear of not looking 'Presentable.'" There was also fear of losing someone she loves, which I found incredibly touching. Chris was crying over my dead body. She's truly, my best friend, no doubt about it. Reflecting on our trip inside my best friend's head, she may have a boatload of fears that could fill up the chasm, but she is brave. She took matters into her own hands and pushed through.
We finally reached Uriah's apartment after a long walk of Chris and Will being lovey-dovey. They were still in the honeymoon phase. Will whispered something into Chris's ear, and she giggled. They were so madly in love. Wait 'til reality hits them. I love them together, though. She really has found her "Prince Charming," she calls it- er him. I'm so happy Tobias and I are past that. We can really be genuine and honest and, how do I say this?
Real. Real with each other. No gimmicks, no emotions taking over our bodies. Just him and me, being ourselves. I loved him, I really did, but I couldn't tell him yet. We've only been together for a little while, so I don't want to ambush him with my girly feelings. God, I really hate that side of me, but I'm a girl so I honestly can't help it. No matter how much I try to hide it, it'll always be there.
I was really tired. Everyone was pretty bare at this point, except for Tobias and me. Let's just say we're both daring. Hey, we're Dauntless right? Uriah was in his boxers, only. He was the most vulnerable of all of us. Everyone was either drunk or sleepy. Zeke, being the loving brother he is, chose Uriah.
"Okay, broseph, you know he question," he said.
"And you know the answer," Uriah retorted.
"Say Pansycake," Zeke demanded. Uriah, knowing the result of the dare, stood up.
"Errebodygetouttamahpuhlace," he slurred. Then being the classy person he is, pulled off his last bit of clothing. Oh my God. I just can't. I tried my hardest to bite back the smile that eventually consumed my face.
"I lose. I get it. Okayyyyy. Now gooo home. Pluh-lease," he commanded in a very not sober way. Almost as if it was choreographed, the group of us got up and rushed out of his apartment. I ran down the hall, hand in hand with the love of my life. I was laughing so hard, Uriah was so drunk. Tobias, no matter how serious he was, couldn't help it, either. I looked him in the eyes, which were incredibly glossy. Most likely from tears of laughter. I snaked my arms around his neck. Tobias kissed me and then pulled away. I've been waiting to do that all day. He cracked a smile. I ran away from him.
"See you tomorrow," I yelled across the long, narrow, dull halls. Tobias nodded. I headed down to my place and crawled into bed, not bothering to change. I'm too tired. I slipped under the covers of my oh-so welcoming bed at the time. Once my head hit the pillow, I was out like a light.
Author's Note:
Hey, guys!
I'm so sorry for sucking and not updating in a while. I swear I thought I was going to update. I've been really busy. Sorry for the short chapters, too. I usually write my story on my iPad, and it looks extremely long, but then I saw the word count. WTF, Alyssa! 2,043 words in 3 chapters?! You can do better. So so so sorry. Next one, I'll try not to take as long, I just haven't had the inspiration to start writing. Even if I don't update as often. I won't stop writing 'til the story ends because I can't leave you guys hanging. I'm thinking about doing song fics. Yay or nay? Comment which fandom (movies, TV shows, bands, celebs, etc.) and what song. It'll be a collection of one shots. Sorry for this sucky chapter. I really wanted to get one up for you guys.
Skylar2797: Yep, it was a post on instagram, so I thought, Why not?
Emma Claire 45: Aww your so sweet. I'll try my best to update ASAP.
Upstyle44: Thanks and lol, laziness is key.
LilyGold23: I'm gonna update soon, I hope.
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