Tris POV

I eat lunch with my mom and brother. Dad is out for work. I eat my sandwich slowly as I replay my bursting emotions for Four earlier. I smile to myself.

"Mom, I think Beatrice ate something wrong." Caleb says. I look at him and frown.

"Be nice. You're sister is probably just day dreaming about Zaine that's all."

I blush,but I knew I had to tell Zaine that I had feelings for Four. I sigh as I put away my plate. I grab my phone out of my sweater pocket as I jog up the stairs. I dial Zaine's number.

"Hello,Love."

I swallow th lump in my throat.

"Can we talk face to face?"

"Yeah of course. How about the spot in the park?"

"Sounds good. See you in a bit."

I grab my black scarf and black bag. I tell my mom I am off to the park. She only winks at me and mumbles something about younge love and Zaine or something. I open the door to my Honda Accord. I press the clutch as I start the engine. ( search?q=honda+accord+coupe&rlz=1C2KMZB_enUS571US571&biw=1366&bih=615&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=BuWVVKi-E5floASGsICAAw&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ)

I zoom off to the park.

Driving down the all too familiar street, I spot the cafe I met Zaine in. I drive pass by small shops and boutiques. Kids are playing in the playground at the park as I park. I see Zaine sitting under the tree we last met at. I walk over to him.

"Hey." I say. He turns around. He has a bouquet of orchids.

I smile,but I raise a brow and point to the unexpected flowers. "Usually a guy would give his girlfriend roses not orchids."

"Well, Beatrice, let me enlighten you." He hands the flowers to me.

"Roses are signs of love correct? I was going to buy a dozen,but I realized something. every guy buys his gurlfriend roses like any other typical guy would ,and any other typical girl would be overflowing with joy at the red roses. I ,however, want you to feel special because you are. These intricate but pretty flowers, represent you. Beautiful and different ."

I blush. I kiss his cheek. "Thank you."

"Anything for you. So what is it you wanted to talk about?"

My smile vanishes. "I uh..." want to break up with you because I am in love with my high school's play boy. Yes, the same boy who I despised the other day.. I thought...

"I wanted to tell you ," I plaster a smile on my face."That I love you and never want to leave you. I just couldn't do it over the phone. " I lied.

I lied to him.

I lied to Zaine.

I lied to my love.

He hugs me . "Oh, I feel the same way."

I giggle as he twirls me around in the air. "Stop!" I say laughing.

I'm sorry... is what I keep thinking as he kisses my lips. His lips are warm,but mine are cold from the lie I told .

You just didn't want to hurt him. You'll be okay is being whispered into my mind.

Can I be okay?


I walk to school this fine December day. I am half way to school,when a familiar car pulls up next to me.

"Tris, need a ride?" Eric says rolling down the window as fast as he can.

"Uh, sure. I mean you are my chauffeur right?"

I open the door to the passenger seat. "Yes I am." He says. I smile at him. He runs a hand through his blonde hair as he drives.

"Can I ask you something?"

He looks at me confused but soon draws his attention back to the road. "Yeah, I guess."

"Why does everyone else piss you off,but not me?"

He clears his throat. "That's because... Uh..." He rubs his neck. "I like you. Don't get me wrong. I bet the other guys in the school like you too,but I mean I really like you." He blushes.

I burst out laughing. "So badass Eric has a crush on the Stiff huh?"

He pushes my shoulder playfully. "If you say it like that it sounds bad!"

He laughs along. "I understand if you're dating someone ,Tris. Just let me know if he hurts you because I will hurt him ." He says half jokingly.

"Don't worry." I say as he pulls into the school parking lot."I won't let that happen."

Lies

Lies

Lies

I lied to Zaine about my feelings. I like Four. Now I am growning attached to Eric.

"Okay. I should seriously start charging for my driving services." He says with a sly smirk.

"What's your price?" I ask as he parks the car.

"How about..." He unbuckles his belt. "A kiss on the cheek everytime I drive you to school?"

I chuckle at his request. "Are you that desperate?"

He nods.

"Fine,but you can't tell anyone!"

He laughs. "No I won't . I'll just post a few pictures of it on Instagram and Twitter that's all."

I smack his shoulder. "You better be kidding."

"I am . I am!" He says holding his hands up in surrender. I kiss his cheek. He blushes.

"See you later, Friend." I exit his car.

"We're just friends? How about best friends?"

I stop walking and turn around.

"I don't even know your favorite color! " I smile.

I continue walking.

"It's Deep Red!" He calls. I just smile as I enter the building.