For the person who spotted my spelling mistakes on realise, apologise and similar spelling, I'm from the UK and so its spelt with an 's' not a 'z'
"How did detention go?" Marlene asked as I arrived back at our room.
I threw my bag and books down on my bed, "Just as you'd expect it to be."
She spun her head around, eyebrows raised.
"Boring." I confirmed.
She nodded. "Well, lucky for you," she said, sorting through her closet, "Uriah and I are going paint balling." then she spun around, facing me. "Ready to transform your night from boring to… a lot more exciting."
I stood up, definitely in the mood for something better to do. "Yep," I opened my own closet. "What about Christina?"
"She's hanging out with Will." Marlene wiggled her eyebrows.
I threw my head back laughing and picked out more comfortable clothing. We met Uriah at his room and walked around to the back of the school before stopping.
"What are we doing here?" I asked, confused.
"Meeting the others here." Uriah said.
"Others?" I raised my eyebrows.
Before Uriah could answer me, I heard a rustling in the trees and spun around to be faced with Zeke, Shauna and trailing behind, Four. My mouth went dry on seeing him. I certainly didn't expect to be spending any more time with him today. His eyes locked on mine for a second before I looked away. I grabbed the back of Marlene's shirt, pulling her back.
"You didn't tell me they were coming." I whispered.
"Don't worry, they'll go easy on you." She winked.
Not exactly the response I was looking for. Once we arrived at the empty field Zeke sorted us into teams. Four, Uriah and I against Zeke, Marlene and Shauna. We had 20 minutes to find a place and come up with our plans.
"This way." Uriah beckoned.
I followed behind, sucking in a breath when Four appeared besides me. "Have you ever played before?"
I shook my head. "Nope, but I'm guessing you have."
He laughed. "I've had my fair share of games."
"Then maybe you could give me a few pointers."
"Okay." He stopped in front of me, hands on either side of my arms.
I looked over his shoulder for Uriah. "He'll be looking for them, coming up with his own strategy. He gets like that." Four added.
I laughed softly, suddenly aware of his hands on mine and how close we were. I took a step back. "Okay, so what do I need to know?"
"First of all. How to aim and shoot from your gun."
"That sounds easy enough." I lifted the gun, squinting one eye for a better aim.
Four chuckled. "That's not how you hold it. Here." He placed on hand on top of mine, sending heat to my face that I wish I could control. Sliding my hand up, he put it in the right place. "Now try."
I lifted the gun again, this time feeling more confident. I pulled the trigger and the pink balloon popped on the grass not far from us.
"Not bad. Could've been better for a first timer though."
I faked a smile and when he turned I flicked my wrist so the gun was pointing at his leg. Looking away, I pulled the trigger and heard a loud groan.
"Hey!"
"Sorry, I was just practising." I smirked.
"Well remember I'm on your team." He shoved me lightly. "So don't shoot me again."
"No promises." I mumbled
"I know where they are." Uriah panted, running towards us. "Four, if you and I attack, Tris can grab the flag. Lets go."
"Wait, what?"
Four grabbed my hand. "C'mon, it'll be fine."
At that moment, nothing else registered in my mind, only the fact that Four was holding my hand. I followed behind them and followed Uriah's instructions. I was to wait behind a tree until I heard their signal. After a few minutes, I heard the loud screeching of Uriah's cry, disguised as an attack, but also my signal. I rushed to the centre of their set up and looked around for the flag.
"Tris, look out!" Four screamed.
Looking over my shoulder, I saw Zeke running full speed towards me. Without another thought, I took off, running away. Frantically, I looked around for the hidden flag, panicked that I wouldn't find it in time.
"Shoot!" He shouted.
"You!" I shot back.
"I'm a bit preoccupied right now!"
Glancing over at him, I saw Uriah and Four shooting at Marlene and Shauna. I guess I was on my own with this one. With my head turned, I didn't see the rock in front of me, ready to trip me. I screamed out as I fell, grazing my knees on the grass.
"Behind you!" I heard Uriah shout.
Before I looked, something caught the corner of my eye. I reached for it, dragging it from underneath the rock. Eyes wide, I lifted the flag seconds before Zeke shot at me.
"I got it!"
For a moment, everything was a blur. It was as if time had frozen and everybody's eyes were on me. The silence was broken when Uriah screamed out in triumph and I felt myself lifting from the ground as Four tugged on my arm. Before I could restore my balance, Four pulled me into a hug and Uriah came around the other side, making a group hug. I was thankful to have them around me as they were practically holding me up.
Uriah pulled away, rushing over to Zeke, "Under a rock, really? Great hiding space."
Zeke lunged for him, holding him in a headlock and scuffling his hair. "That's the last time you beat me."
It took me a moment to realise Four still had his arm around me. Looking up at him, I noticed how his hair looked particularly darker in the night sky, how he had a dimple when he smiled, how his lips looked extremely soft and his eyes… were locked on mine. I snapped out of my trance and turned away before he saw me blush. As if sensing my nervousness, he removed his arm from around me. Slowly, we followed behind everyone, making our way back to the school dorms.
"So, Tris."
Thank god he broke the silence. "Yeah?"
"There's this carnival tomorrow."
Memories rush back of my first day when Four had been so cocky as to tell me he would pick me up.
"Yep." I reply, wanting to see where he will take it this time.
"I was wondering if.. Well-"
I remember how at the time I thought he was so arrogant, but have now come to learn that he is nothing like that. I have fun when I'm with him and he's really good looking., plus, he wants me to go with him.
"You're picking me up, right? 6pm?"
He looks taken aback and says nothing for a few second. I nod my head as if trying to help him agree.
"See you tomorrow." I smile before rushing over to Marlene and walking to our room together.
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