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Waking up before everyone else was a occurrence these days. I quickly showered and got dressed. A simple black shirt with black pants and pair of shoes.
Quietly, I walked into the training rooms and started my early morning work out which consisted of throwing punches against a weight bag.
After sometime my hands were getting numb.
"You're working yourself too hard", a voice boomed behind me.
I rubbed my hands and continued,"Good morning to you too".
Eric walked closer to me and observed my pattern, and left out a deep sigh of frustration.
"You are kind of being a distraction right about now", I said out of breath.
He moved behind me grabbing me around the waist, "rotate your center a bit more".
Once again, a sense of warmth rushed within my body.
His voice was soothing against my neck, his legs parted mine, "separate your legs a bit as well".
Once I was positioned correctly, I began punching again but this time with more force.
"You're welcome", Eric smirked.
I laughed," .HA. You're funny".
His face turned my happy to a frown,"Did you see Bradley?"
I stopped punching and looked at him, swallowing hard.
Nodding, I said out of breath, "Yeah. He's better".
He looked past my facade, "I heard he didn't want any visitors yesterday", he stated.
I shook my head, "maybe he was sleeping".
"All day?", he questioned.
Silence.
"Maybe", I simply said.
"Maybe", he repeated.
After a couple of minutes of silence, he walked past me. Was he mad?
My breath hitched as I felt his voice running down my neck, "keep that posture sweetheart",
I punched that bag taking out my frustrations.
I had finished my breakfast just as the group of initiates rushed inside.
Ellie quickly grabbed a plate and walked over to me.
"You're up early frequently", she stated.
"I like working out a bit", I pointed out.
She took a bite of her food, "I heard Bradley is getting out tomorrow".
"Really?", I asked,"where do you hear these things?"
She shrugged her shoulders, "I have my sources".
"Attention!"
We all turned our heads and looked in Max's direction.
"Today, there will be rankings. Once again if you fall below the red line, you're out of Dauntless. You're finale stage 3 will be held in a week, and some of you will officially become Dauntless"
Some cheered while overs looked on anxiously.
After ten minutes, we all migrated to the training room where Eric and Four were standing in the middle.
"Follow me and I'll show you you're rankings", Eric instructed us.
We followed behind him as the screen appeared with all our names.
John,Savannah,Duke,Ellie,Gerad,James,Anna,Echo,Caden and last was Nathan.
I stood there shocked, just staring at the rankings. I was in second place. Second. It felt great but at the same time it was a dangerous number to have next to your name.
The top there were a target.
Unfortunately, for Dylan,Andrew,Ali,Gabby,Nathan and Tate, it was their last day at Dauntless. There were a faint cries as they were escorted out by Dauntless members.
"The last stage will be an accumulation of all the things you've learned while your time here with us", Four explained.
"Train hard, because you 10 will dwindle down to just a few", Eric warned us.
"You have the rest of the day off today, enjoy your families", Four dismissed us.
With everything going on, I totally forgot we had a reunion today. But what was the point my parents weren't going to set foot here.
Everything left the room and headed towards the Pit.
"Savannah, are you coming?", Ellie called out.
I forced a smile. I had to be strong.
"I'll be there in a few", I told her.
She nodded and left the room.
Taking a deep breath, I headed the opposite way towards the Chasm.
Not noticing a pair of eyes following my movements.
"Congrats", I mumbled to myself.
I leaned against the railings and just let myself fall against the wall.
"You aren't for the whole family thing, huh?"
I turned around and noticed Four,"I don't really have a family to begin with".
He frowned and sat next next to me, "Seems like we are alike".
"My so called parents never really treated me as their daughter even though we are blood related", I explained, "I was like the black sheep of the family. They just wanted me gone".
I frowned while Four just sat there listening to every word.
"What about Eric?"
I raised an eyebrow, "what about him?"
"You two seem", he paused ,"like you had history".
I grimaced, "had seems like the right word".
Four laughed, "he seems to push the people he loves away", I finished.
Suddenly, Ellie rushed to our location.
"Savannah!"
I looked up,"what's going on?"
"Someone's here to see you", she gasped trying to catch her breath.
"Did they say their name or something?", I asked.
Ellie thought for a second, "Ryan. His name is Ryan".
The color on my face drained away.
My breathing became labored.
My palms became sweaty.
"Ry...Ryan", I stuttered.
We are finally gonna meet the infamous Ryan.
I have a good idea on how he fits into with Savannah.
Stay tuned!
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