When Eric and Four walk into the infirmary they both glance to Peter who is unconscious in a bed on the left side of the room then to Callie who also appears to also be unconscious on the other side of the room.
As they walk closer Eric sees Callie's damage for the first time. Her face is swollen and discolored and both hands are wrapped up in bandages.
When they get closer to Callie's bed Eric clenches his jaw and squeezes his hands into tight fists. He continues past the bed unsure how well he can hide his feelings in front of Four. He walks a few beds down to talk to a nurse while he gets himself under control.
Callie opens her eyes when she hears the footsteps approach the bed and looks up to see Four.
"How're you doing?" Four asks Callie.
She shrugs then grins. "I beat Peter so I'm doing pretty good. Everything else will heal and fade away but the win will always be there."
Four gives her a weak smile.
Callie slowly sits up and her smile fades. "Four I owe you an apology... I shouldn't haven gotten so lost in the fight earlier. It won't happen again."
Four steps forward and puts a hand on her shoulder. "During initiation you will be pushed to your limits. It's easy to lose yourself. Stay focused and stay away from the people who will try to bring you down and you will do great."
Callie nods then her heart starts to race when she sees Eric out of the corner of her eye.
"You look like shit Amity." Eric says as he walks over to the side of her bed doing his best to show no emotion.
"Well damn I was hoping to skate by with just my looks." She doesn't look up at Eric but gives a small smile knowing he's trying to act tough in front of Four. The corner of Eric's mouth involuntarily curves up.
Four glances back and fourth between Callie and Eric trying to figure out what's going on between the two.
After an awkward moment Four turns to Callie. "Take it easy tonight and make sure to ice your wounds to keep the swelling down. I'll see you in training tomorrow." Four turns without a word to Eric and goes over to Peter's bed to talk to a nurse.
"Did I get you in trouble with Max this morning?" Callie asks as soon as Four is out of earshot.
"You couldn't get me into trouble if you tried." Eric answers not looking at her.
Callie follows his gaze across the room to Peter. She reaches her hand out to Eric's clenched fist. "Hey."
Eric keeps his fist clenched but looks down at her.
"Come on. Let's get out of here." Callie pushes herself off of the bed.
Eric puts his hand on her shoulder pushing her back down. "You need to rest."
"Eric... " She pauses trying to decide how honest she can be with him.
Eric keeps a straight face but gently pushes her hair behind her ear. "What?"
She sighs and looks up at him. "I know it's weak but... I really don't want to stay in here with Peter... I'll just go back to the dorm room if you don't want to hang out... I can rest there."
Eric thinks for a moment then nods. "Ok... wait 5 minutes after Four leaves then meet me at the north side of the pit."
Callie smiles as he leaves the room.
...
When Eric sees Callie coming towards him he smiles and motions for her to follow him as he turns to walk down the hallway.
Eric leads her to the only safe place he could think of. His apartment.
Once inside Callie is confused for a moment trying to make out what the pitch black room is. Eric hits a light switch and Callie smiles when she realizes where he brought her.
She looks around the large and wide-open apartment for a moment before walking over to the bed and sitting down. "Well Mr. Leader don't you think it's inappropriate to bring an initiate to your bed."
Eric crosses his arms and grins. "Who said anything about the bed? You're getting the couch."
Callie fakes a shocked look and tosses a pillow at him.
Eric laughs as the pillow bounces off of his chest then he dives at Callie pushing her back onto the bed. He rolls in between her legs and kisses her neck while his hands run up and down her sides.
Callie's right hand pulls at Eric's back to keep him close and her other hand is on the back of his neck with her fingers in his hair. She pushes her hips up against him and moans.
Eric pushes his hips forward to meet her hips and moves his mouth to hers. Their kissing becomes more passionate as they rub against each other.
Eric grabs at her pants and stands up so he can pull them off. He tosses them to the floor then lays back on top of her.
Callie reaches down and fumbles with his belt unable to get it off. "Eric! Some help please!"
Eric laughs and reaches down undoing his pants with ease.
As soon as his pants are undone Callie slips her hand in and begins to rub.
While kissing her deeply his hand slides in between them and his fingers push against her piercing causing her to moan into his mouth.
Eric smiles and grabs her hands pinning them above her head. He forcefully pushes himself against her while kissing her neck.
For a split second Callie's thoughts go to Peter and she immediately panics. "STOP!"
Eric jumps back and stares at her trying to figure out what happened.
Callie pushes herself up into a sitting position and buries her face into her hands.
Eric stays frozen in front of her.
After a minute of silence Callie wipes the tears from her face and pulls herself to the side of the bed. At this point she is more embarrassed than anything. She joins a faction of fearless then freaks out in front of a leader. Way to go Cal.
Eric sits down on the bed next to her but stays silent.
"I'm sorry." Callie finally says
"Sorry for what?"
"Being weak.. Being Amity."
Eric gently sets a hand on her back and shakes his head. "You know... Dauntless aren't fearless. Everyone has fears. Dauntless stand out because they face their fears. They work through them. That's exactly what you did when you fought Peter. That was you facing your fear. That was you proving you are no longer Amity. You are Dauntless. You belong here.."
Callie rests her head against his shoulder thinking about what he said.
Eric rubs her back and kisses the top of her head as he struggles to keep his anger in check. He has to keep telling himself that there's time to make Peter pay later. He needs to focus on Callie right now.
Callie sits up and kisses his cheek. She then scoots back onto the bed and lays down with her head on a pillow. She pats the bed next to her.
Eric fastens his pants and cautiously gets into bed next to her. He pulls the covers over them then he lays down on his back not sure what Callie's comfortable with.
She immediately pushes his arm to the side and lays her head on his shoulder. Eric wraps his arm around her and pulls her close.
Callie closes her eyes and Eric rubs her back until she's asleep.
After an hour when he's sure she's out he slowly slides out of the bed.
He quietly leaves the apartment and heads towards the infirmary.
It's time to turn his attention to Peter.