Chapter 4

Everyone is quiet, which I find unusual. The sound of the training motion is the only noise among us. My eyes flicker to the two separate groups in the train, one has Eric and the other is Tobias. I can feel the tension between them but looking at the ranking chart on my tablet it doesn't take a scientist to figure it out. Tobias is first in his class and Eric is second.

That can cause havoc in group, I just hope there isn't somebody's body at the bottom of the chasm. I hate giving notices to the deceased families. It's depressing knowing I have to give impersonal letters rather than meeting them face to face.

I look over at Tobias group and see some of the teenagers from dinner yesterday, including Zac. He catches my glance before quickly looking away. I'm just glad that he got the hint from yesterday, Erudite are always asking questions they have no business knowing. Tobias engages a little among the group but he stays to himself examining his wrapped up hands.

I look over at the other crowd of teenagers; Eric is in the middle laughing with another guy who's just slightly smaller than him. His bruised eye is barely open and the side of his face is a deep purple. The other initiates in the group are ruthless through the training that I've witnessed so far. The notes on the tablet from the previous trainer, Amar indicates that they are to be monitored in case of trouble.

Could they be that much trouble?

It would be pure stupidity to overlook the warning; competition brings over everyone's ugly side. I remember having to do things I frown upon to stay top of my class. It took me a minute to realize that I was staring at Eric, his eyes never leaving mine. Those icy gray eyes felt like they were looking into my soul, I felt bare under his gaze.

You were naked around him remember?

I turn away quickly cursing myself for that stupid mistake, he probably told his friends that he fucked his trainer in triumph. I can't live with that embarrassment over my head, evilly thinking I can throw him over the chasm and no one will bat an eye.

But you will have the guilt of killing someone.

I hate my gut sometimes; I would be a perfect mercenary without it.

Did I just consider myself a monster?

Yup, I did and I blame the tension in the air for it.

I stand up from the floor to walk over to the open door checking for our destination. Only a mile away. Turning around to the group I let out a whistle, all eyes lands on me.

"For those who pass your final simulation will have a variety of jobs here at Dauntless but if you finish first you may be considered for a leadership position," I state.

Eric looks over at Tobias with a deadly glare, another reason why he hates him so much.

"There are plenty of jobs available from tech lab to Factionless patrol which we are about to see," I continue.

"Victory," someone asks, "didn't you finish first in your year?"

Shit, there go the questions. I nod my head.

"What is your job," they ask.

Everyone looks at me waiting for answer.

"I am a doctor."

"Are there any other doctor positions?" Someone else asks.

"Not in Dauntless but there are a few nurses. Currently we are full," I say ending the conversation.

Honestly I didn't want any of these brats around me longer than I had to. It wasn't till I join Dauntless they ever considered having a doctor present. Once they saw that I was so close to graduating medical school when I transferred they made the position and gave it to me. Before if the injury is too serious they would send them to hospital in Erudite but they risk them dying before they can reach it. This is why I am here to prevent that from happening.

I look back out the train again.

"Prepare to jump," I command over my shoulder.

Least then a minute later I jump off the fast train landing on my feet. A small victory compare to the others who follow falling on their asses. They will get used to it I snicker to myself.

I walk over to where we are supposed to meet the patrol team; I didn't even bother to look behind me to see if the teenagers made it off the train safely. As we made it to our destination a few of the patrol officers waved at us, one I recognized from when we were in training, Ty.

He smiled as we got closer, I offer a smile back. He transferred from Amity when I left my faction. He had to be one of the nicest people I met in Dauntless. His normally long ginger hair is cut in a buzz cut and he is spotting a 5'o clock shadow.

"Hello Victory, long time since I last seen you," he offered his hand and I shook it.

"Same, Ty. How is the patrol looking," I ask.

He turns to look at a group of Factionless who were surrounding a fire pit. Everyone looks hoping they won't be there, I know I don't. The Factionless are the outcasts of all the factions and are considered dangerous because they are desperate for food and shelter.

I ask Ty to explain his job to the group of teenagers. Most of his speech I tone out, since I am already familiar with it. I can feel eyes haunting me and I know who they belong to.

After the field trip I dismissed them for the day. Teresa once again invited me out for drinks with the other nurses and I reluctantly agreed. I was heading to my apartment when the sound of boots echoed the stone halls of Dauntless, they weren't mine. The halls are empty. Cautiously I took another route to see if I was being followed. I was. If is some stupid prank I'm going to give them the biggest ass kicking of their lives.

I made a quick turn to hide in one of the closed off halls, hiding in the shadows. For some reason my heart is beating like crazy, who knows what can happen. As the person comes closer I prepare for the fight for my life. Quickly I grab them pinning them to the wall with my arm to their throat.

Gray blue eyes meet mine in shock.

Eric!

Fucking Eric. I let out a breath in relief before moving to the other side of the hall resting my hands on my head. It's only Eric and not some crazy serial killer.

Or is he?

I narrow my eyes at him, taking a good look at him. How can I forget I slept with him, was I drugged that night?

No, I had my drink in my hand the entire time.

I shook my head getting out of my thoughts when I felt a breath on my face. He is only centimeters away from me, his icy eyes staring at my lips.

"Are we ever going to talk about that night," he asked breaking the silence.

His arms extended to each side of my face. Here we go, 'the after sex talk'. I smirk at him.

"There is nothing to talk about."

He narrows his eyes leaning in closer.

"That's not what you said that night," his lips not to far from my own.

Why do they look so delicious all of a sudden?

I want to lick them, taste it, and bite them. But I won't. I lick my own to ease the desperation.

"I don't remember that night."

Silence.

"Don't lie to me."

I narrow my eyes once again crossing my arms over my chest.

"Why would I lie about something like that?"

Once again silence, my mind draws blank wondering what's going to happen next.

Suddenly his lips smash into mine, his hands wrapped in my hair. He smells like sweat and leather which surprisingly is turning me on.

My hand grabs his neck trying to pull him even closer as if that's even possible. His tongue traces my lips and I open them wrapping my tongue with his.

That electricity I had when I grabbed his hand just the other day trails down my back.

I have never been kissed like this and I want more.

I need more.

But this is wrong.

I slowly pull away before I completely lost myself in him, he leans his forehead on mine. Smoldering eyes meet mine.

"We can't do this," I whisper.

Pushing him away I look around making sure we weren't seen. My eyes connect to his; his face shows rejection and lust.

"We can't do this. This can't happen again," I whisper before walking away.

Hi everyone, so I couldn't wait to let my beta edit this chapter because I am super excited and humble to see so many people follow this story. The reviews and follows keep me motivated to make more chapters. I want to give a special shout out to the lovely DarkFireAngel00 who probably loves Victory's kick ass, tough as nails personality more than I do. She did ask why Victory doesn't like talking about her past, we will just have to wait and see in the upcoming chapters. If I get enough reviews I will publish the next unedited chapter up on Monday. Hope to hear from y'all soon.

Das Schönste im ganzen Land, MsJennyLin