As soon as we reach the compound I see several Dauntless members gathered outside like maybe they were waiting for our arrival or just standing around after Max had been escorted off. I got my answer when they all began cheering and clapping like the Dauntless they were. Tori was approaching us fast with eager eyes and a contagious smile on her face. "Tris! I'm so glad your okay. Your mother called and said you may need medical attention as you'd been shot. But since your walking it can't be to bad right," she asked somewhat nervously. "I'm gonna be fine it went on threw, plus Eric made a tourniquet with the medical supplies we had with us. I'll be fine just glad they didn't hit their intended target," I stated quietly. Tori looked curious but didn't pry. "Well lets take you to the infirmary to get you checked out anyway," Tori responds pulling on my good arm. I pull free from her and walk back to Eric's side who has been silent the entire time and lightly touch his forearm to capture his attention. "Do you want to walk with me, well us?" I asked. His only reply was a quick nod and we were off.

Once inside everyone was yelling, trying to talk over everyone else until I heard rather than saw Bud tell them to back off and wait until later. We were almost to the infirmary when I caught sight of Four and Christina who looked at me with awe and disbelief. I just rolled my eyes and kept following Tori with Eric beside me. Finally reaching the nurse station Tori let them know what happen and they escorted us to a room. Marlene was the one who came in the room looking surprised, shocked, and somewhat nervous. "So what happened Tris?" Marlene asked as professionally as possible. "She took a bullet meant for me," Eric finally spoke. He still seemed shocked and slightly confused. "Well why would she do that? I mean sorry but I wouldn't have," Marlene firmly stated. "I did it because it was the right thing to do. Plus he didn't deserve to die just because we don't want to be Jeanine's mindless drones," I harshly responded back. "Just fix my arm so we can go. I don't have time for all you judgmental people, yet you call yourselves Dauntless. More like cowards from where I'm sitting." I state flatly. "You heard her, fix her damn arm and quit staring or get someone who can get the fucking job done," Eric demanded.

Marlene actually looked scared before she started cleaning and stitching the wound on my arm. I gave Eric a grateful look and smile, which he returned with a minute nod. After nearly an hour in the infirmary we left with my arm slightly numb and some painkillers before heading to the leaders offices to see where Bud and Hana were. Since it was a leaders meeting Tori had left us at the infirmary door stating she was glad we were okay and would talk to me later. Upon entering Bud's office he gave us a nod towards the chairs in front of him. I was relieved to finally sit for a few minutes without being poked and prodded.

"Well seems you two did an excellent job today and also got rid of some rebels," Bud states. "Max wasn't very happy when you two left and tried to pull a gun on us but I tasered him before he got it out of the drawer completely. Only to realize he had Jeanine on the office phone and another on his personal device. I was hoping to reach one of you before the ahit storm happened but looks like I was to late," Bud replied with some remorse. "We were ambushed by an Erudite car not far from here. Tris gave me directions for a different route to Abnegation and we lost them momentarily. After we arrived at the council hall we rushed to the meeting room where her father and other members were telling them to hide and giving them the footage. We made our way back down the hallway knowing we were outnumbered but were going to do everything we could. Then to our surprise Tris' mother Natalie showed up insisting to help," Eric was cut of by Hana burst of laughter. "Seems about right. She left here to be with Andrew but when it comes to fighting, especially if the ones she loves are involved don't bother arguing it's a waste of time. Natalie is probably as stubborn as her daughter here if not more so," Hana stated.

"Well I shot her son so I hope there isn't too much bad blood. But we didn't kill any of them, just wounded them so they could stand trail. Although if not for Tris I'd be dead. She shoved me out of the way from getting a bullet in the head. Which I'm still trying to wrap my head around since I have been nothing but cruel to her yet she saves my life," Eric responds dumbfounded. "Eric your just doing your job when it come to training. I know you had orders to follow like everyone else. And I'd like to believe I'm a stronger braver person because of that," I stated with finality. He just shakes his head.

"Well since things seem somewhat under control for now you two go change and take the rest of the weekend off an that's an order," Hana and Bud both state. Eric and I just nod before leaving and heading down to the stock room to change back into our everyday clothes. We had just stepped into the room when Eric spoke again "there are showers in here as well if you don't want to wait until you get home. I'm sure you can find some shampoo and soap you like over by the towels," he says before going to the opposite side of the room. I know I should be self cautious about getting naked with a man in the room with me but I need to let go of my insecurities. I shrug off my combat gear then wrap a towel around me before heading to get shampoo and showering. I didn't want to put my clothes back on while all sweaty and stinky.

I had just turned to enter the shower when I caught Eric staring briefly before looking away. Don't get me wrong I kind of enjoy his eyes on me but I really need to be me for now. Maybe after today we could be friends, we are going to spending a lot of time together anyways since he will be my new trainer. Plus I think I'd actually like to get to know him better, its not like I have friends left anyway, well maybe Tori. Just as I finished rinsing my hair out I heard a hissing sound coming from where the towels are. I dried my hair quickly before wrapping the towel around my body to see what was going on. I'd just stepped into the room when I noticed Eric alone in front of the mirror in only his boxer briefs. Looked like he may be cleaning a wound. I step towards him forgetting we're both partially naked and take in the cut to his lower abdomen. I gasp at the site an startle Eric who curses out loud for a moment. "Shit Eric why didn't you say something earlier in the infirmary or sooner. I could've helped," I demanded. "I got it Stiff get dressed," he grunted out. "Like hell, you need stitches and that's got to hurt like hell. Just turn around and let me help, it will get done faster than you doing it yourself," I state. Eric just looks at me before going back to the wound stating "I can take care of it myself, always have before."

That comment brings me up short and I halt my movements momentarily before shoving his hands aside and grabbing the cleaning kit before he can protest again. "I'm sure you can do it yourself but you don't have to. Plus like I said it will get done quicker," I reply calmly. Eric just huff be fore hissing again as I press the medicated clothe to the wound. "Do you want the numbing gel before stitching it up?" I ask. I have to look up at his reply since he doesn't answer verbally. He is shaking his head no with teeth gritting back and forth. I grab the suture kit threading the needle and begin my task of stitching him up. He takes the pain better than I did when they stitched me in the infirmary. "Its not the first time I've done this," is his only response. He has me more curious the longer I'm around him. I'd just snipped the thread when he gives a curt nod and thanks before retreating to the showers.

I leave the room and head to pit deciding I need a drink or two before going home. I ordered a vodka on the rocks to just sip and enjoy the moment before it was rudely interrupted by none other than Christina. "So you and Eric save the day I hear. Guess that really make you feel better than the rest of us," she sneers to me. I decides not to even talk to her since she was just wanting to get a rise out of me. "What now to good to talk to us as well, should have known you would show your true colors when initiation was over, just using us as friends to get ahead," she spouts out. I was fixing to reply when I heard his deep voice telling her to get lost. "Why you put up with her shit, I know you can beat her ass," he states. "Yes, but she was trying to get a rise out of me and I wasn't going to give her what she wanted. She thinks I used them somehow as friends to get to the top in initiation, how I would do that I have no clue but whatever," I deadpanned.

"Should you really be drinking with those painkillers?" Eric ask somewhat casually. "No, but I haven't taken any of them yet either. Figured this could help just as well and maybe sleep too. Although I haven't sleep much since Peter stabbed Edward's eye out," I replied. Eric just looks at me before nodding. "I know this isn't going to sound sane or normal but I'd like us to be friends or at least get along since we will be training and working together. I know you have secrets and so do I, but I won't pry into yours if you don't mine," I ask looking straight into his eyes so he can see how serious and honest I am. Eric takes a moment to consider what I ask before quietly giving me a "Fine." For my answer. "See you around the Eric," is my goodnight to him.