As I made my way through the hallways of Dauntless to the leadership wing to my apartment to get some rest I thought about the last couple of days and how my decisions have certainly affected so many things already, but I still wouldn't have made a different choice. I still feel like this is what I'm suppose to do and in the end it will be what helps every single one of us, not just Dauntless. I was almost to my wing when I nearly ran straight into Tobias, I really should stop referring to him by his given name and go back to calling him Four.
I was just going to continue walking and ignore him as they have been me, but he spoke before I could continue walking down the hallway. "Well I see you have managed to get some on your side, but do you honestly think Eric will stay there when he finds out? What about the others, have you thought about that?" "Yes, actually I have, an I'll have you know that Hana for sure is on my side. Did you know her husband was a Divergent? You should seeing as how your Zeke's best friend. I'm sure you must have noticed that Uriah is as well unless you don't pay attention to everyone. I noticed just by talking to him, yet now you guys have made it to where he doesn't want to speak to me. He thinks I'm a traitor and my so called "friends" think I used them somehow to get through initiation. Is that what you think of me too? That I used you. Hell at least Eric is honest in what he says and does not a single one of you can say that. I used to think so much about you and how brave you were now I'm not so sure who you really are," I stated somewhat angrily before walking away.
When I finally made it to my apartment I swiped my keycard and headed straight to my bathroom. I didn't care that I just had a shower I wanted to just stand under the hot water hoping to get somewhat relaxed again before crawling into bed and getting some sleep. I made it into the bathroom grabbing my cup off the sink and putting water into it to get a drink and take one the the painkillers the nurse had given me hoping that they would help me sleep better than just the hot shower. I turned on the water as hot as I could stand then started stripping out of my clothes before getting in a just standing under the hot spray of the water. I know it's selfish to just stand under the water enjoying it, but I'm Dauntless now not Abnegation.
I stepped out of the shower drying off before pulling a t-shirt over my head and pulling underwear on making my way to my bed. I was just fixing to Lay down when there was a knock at the door. I had know idea who it would be seeing as all my friends left me. I just cracked the door enough to see out only to find Eric standing in front of my door. I opened it wider and gestured for him to come in but he shook his head no. "I just came by to let you know even though we off for the rest of the weekend that I was still training in the Dauntless born training area if you want to show up tomorrow. I train even on my days off to stay at the top of my game, so if you want to join I can show you a few new things and I'll probably be there most of the day," Eric told me. "Okay, thanks for the offer. Let's see how the painkillers work over night and how much sleep I get between now and then," I replied back.
Instead of staying anything else he took off down the hall not even 3 doors away and stepped inside before shutting the door behind him. I shut my door back and walked back to my room and crawled into my bed. I crawled to the middle and just pulled the covers up over me. It wasn't long after my head hit the pillow I was drifting off into the black abyss of of sleep. I not sure what time it was when I was jolted awake by rolling onto my sore arm. Groaning I rolled out of bed heading to the bathroom to do my business and get dressed and decided what I was going to do for the day. I know I had Eric's offer I'm just not sure my arm is up to the task, even though I know I should tough it out and go, or if I should just stay here and unpack everything and get the rest of the things I'm going to need. I guess I could always do both though. I could go see what Eric is doing and see if there's any point to me being there and if not then finish getting the things I need for my place along with something to eat since I didn't eat last night.
I change into training pants and a t-shirt before grabbing my keycard and points card before heading to the Dauntless born training section of the compound to find Eric, well if he was even up at this time. Which seemed stupid to think he wasn't. He was a full fledge leader after all and I'm sure is use to little sleep and training all the time. I'm sure once I get into it and set a routine it won't be as bad, although since initiation I should be use to being up so early but that painkiller from last night is kicking my ass and making me somewhat groggy. Just as I approached the door I could hear what sounded like punches on the bag but not sure so I opened the door and there was Eric. In only loose fitting shorts and shoes.
He must of heard the door open because he stopped what he was doing and looked to the door where I was walking through. I just kept staring at him even though I know I shouldn't I couldn't look away from his muscular frame and his abs just dripping sweat. As I got closer Eric cleared his throat to get my attention. My face flushed scarlet at being caught staring at his body. "You can keep looking if you want but I'd suggest you stretch if your going to work out with me. How's your arm by the way, hopefully not to sore that you can't do anything. Working out with it will help the healing process as well," Eric commented. "It's not to bad just achy with some dull throbbing pain. I'll be fine until later. Will I be able to lift or carry anything when we're done? I need to finish getting my things for my place," I asked curiously. "Maybe, but if you need help I will help you. Don't be afraid to ask me for help anymore Stiff, your no longer an initiate," Eric replied casually. "Are you ever going to call me by my name? And I will more than likely need some help seeing as the only people willing to talk to me are you and Tori," I responded somewhat saddened.
"Why won't they talk to you, I don't understand why they would just stop because of the position you chose," he asked looking confused. "Maybe one day I'll be able to tell you that answer, but at the moment I'm not sure I can even answer it," I stated. That was all the talking we did for awhile about things outside of training. If felt good to be back in the training room again. Eric's techniques were easy enough to follow and start out with but I knew this was just a warm up to everything else. We lifted a few weights and ran around the compound before calling it a day. "So do you have specific places to go or just looking around," Eric asked drying his face with his towel. "The only specific places for sure is food, bathroom essentials, and kitchen essentials. If you know of places of things that I need I'll follow your lead. After all you have been here longer," I stated factually. Eric just nodded his headed and lead the way out.
As we neared the pit you could hear the loud noise that is always coming from there. It always brings a smile to my face at how happy and free everyone there is seems. Makes me wish I could feel that way without the feelings of guilt and selfishness that creep up. I don't even pay attention to where we were going until Eric spoke up. "So here you can get everything you need pretty much for your bathroom and kitchen, well as long as you don't want all that girly shit that some females want," Eric replied with distaste. "No, I prefer solid colors of mostly blacks, grays, and reds. Sometimes a touch of a light blue maybe but that's about it, I'm not all that girly if you have noticed," I stated flatly. I walked down each aisle picking out a few things here and there before Eric point out I needed dishes. So he showed me where they were at and I picked a solid black set and headed to pay for my things. My arms was feeling tender and I think Eric noticed because he took the box of dishes from me and carried them. After paying we headed to the little Dauntless market where I grabbed enough for a couple days then headed to my apartment.
As we neared I seen a figure standing outside my door and tensed momentarily. As soon as the person lifted their head I knew immediately who it was and knew what he wanted. "Tris is just want to say sorry and ask if we could talk please,' Uriah pleaded. "Sure, I just have to put this stuff away and we can talk. Follow us in and take a seat," I told him. I realized though that before he could follow us in I needed to open the door first. Seeing as my hands were full and my keycard was in my back pocket, I went to set somethings on the ground when I felt a large hand grab at me. Looking back I noticed Eric had my keycard an was opening the door. "Thanks. Not just for the door but training and showing me where to go today Eric. I really appreciated it," I replied honestly. "No problem, see you tomorrow for more training if you'd like," Eric stated before leaving my place.