TRIS POV
"So are you p-o-s-i-t-i-v-e you think that's the person?" Asks Zeke for the millionth time.
"Yes! I've explained everything twice to you, sheez!" I groan.
Zeke raises one hand in surrender since the other one is currently on the steering wheel.
"I just can't believe this happened to you." Zeke mumbles quietly.
I shake my head and look out the window. "It's been crazy for the both of us, we better get this shit overwith." I whisper.
I don't have to turn my head to know Zeke nodded.
I patiently wait, and finally, we end up at Connor's home.
I unbuckle my seat belt and open the car door.
"Okay." I breathe out.
Zeke takes a deep breath. "Go get him Tris." He reassures.
I walk out of the car-
-without Zeke.
I may have explained every single thing I've had in my knowledge for the past few days, and who I think the murderer is, but I've got to do this alone.
So Zeke takes out his phone to occupy himself and I make my way to Connor's door.
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"What are you- wait... What?" asks Connor.
I shake my head and push past him into his apartment.
"Hey! You can't just-"
"Yeah, I can, we have to talk, and we need to talk now." I answer while flopping onto his couch.
Connor stares at me, then the closed door, then makes his way to me.
He sits on a chair in front of me and sighs. "Shoot." he mumbles, indicating for me to start.
I straighten up. "The hell did you lie for?" I snap.
His eyes widen. "Lie about what?"
I roll my eyes. "Wow, pull the 'pretend' act- not gonna work."
"Can you just be specific?! Sheesh! Alot of things happen-"
"Why. The. Hell. Did. You. Lie. About. You. And. Kristina. Being. Just. Friends. And. Not. A. Couple?!" I hiss slowly for his stupidity.
Realization hits his face and he looks pained again. "So you wouldn't interrogate me so much, and I wouldn't be questioned anymore because then there would probably be someone else closer to talk to."
I shake my head. "You're honestly an idiot, Connor. All I had to do was step in Kristina's room to find out."
Connor turns red but I don't stop. "So apparently, Kristina was fucking murdered to the raw flesh and bone, while you're here with maybe a teensy bit information on who did it but you're so fucking selfish about dealing with the loss, the only way to get over her is tell the detectives that you were never together? That is fucking low. You and I both know it."
Connor shakes his head over and over again. "I didn't do it. I didn't murder-"
"I know you didn't do it! Oh my God! Sheez!" I yell while falling back into the couch.
"Then, why did-"
"Because you have to tell me exactly what you did after you "dropped Kristina home with her meat" because I'm sure as hell that ain't what happened and you better get the story out before I put you on Truth serum."
Even though Connor probably has no clue what truth serum is, he takes a shaky breath and begins.
"Fine, we bought the meat from Ronald's daughter because at that time, he wasn't in the shop. So we get the chicken from Eva, and then we go get in my car, and I drive her home. So I take the meat and we both walk in her home, and I put the meat in the freezer and then I watch some T.V. because Kristina and I were going out for dinner and she was getting ready. When she comes out of the room, she's wearing a gorgeous pink dress and she looks beautiful. So we both go to a restaurant, and when we get back, we- we."
I shake my head. "Whatever, things escalated and you both had sex. Then what happened?"
Connor turns a deeper shade of red but he continues. "Well, Kristina's parents were going to come in a few days and then Kristina told me she needed to clean up the house even though we were tired as hell. But.. But I really- I really loved her so I put my clothes back on and went downstairs. But right before I went out, I noticed that we were so... involved... in eachother when we got home we forgot to properly close the door because it was kind of open. And then, before I left, I heard footsteps and the washer from the basement so I figured Kristina was just dumping a few clothes inside so it'd be easier for her tomorrow. And then I left."
I slam my hand on my forehead. "Oh God! You idiot! Did it ever occur to you that it's not humanly possible for someone do start a washing machine that fast?! Oh God Connor! That was the FUCKING murderer in her house and you didn't even KNOW?! And of course you guys closed the door! Everyone does that BEFORE things escalate! You left Kristina to her death!"
"DO YOU NOT THINK I KNOW THAT?! THIS IS WHY I DIDN'T WANT TO FUCKING TALK ABOUT IT! I WOULD'VE NEVER HURT HER LIKE THAT, HAD I KNOWN, I WOULD'VE BEEN THE MURDERER KILLING WHO EVER ENTERED THE DAMN HOUSE!" Connor screams.
And then he breaks down in front of me and I have no idea what to do.
So I just watch and he continues to sob into his hands because he doesn't give a crap that I'm watching.
I close my eyes and try to drown out the cries of pain.
But that was a mistake.
My vision goes white.
I see Kristina shaking with her hands in her hair.
"Oh Gosh! No! Tell Connor not to cry he's hurting me so bad! No TRIS TELL HIM TO STOP!" She yells.
I shake my head. "You tell him! Get into his mind! I can't comfort people like this!" I gasp.
She actually nods her head.
And then my vision returns back to normal.
Connor suddenly stops crying and then he closes his eyes shut.
Oh my God, Kristina is in his mind.
I need to leave.
This isn't for me to watch.
I take a deep shaky breath.
My head hurts.
I get up and grab a scrap paper and a pencil that lost its eraser.
And I write one thing on it before I leave.
I'm sorry, It's not your fault
I run out of the apartment and rush to Zeke's car.
He unlocks the door for me as soon as he spots me and I jump in.
"Drive home." I whisper shakily.
Zeke nods and doesn't question anything.
I face the window and close my eyes.
My head is pounding.
Oh God, I never thought about how Connor could possibly feel with everything.
I spot my house drawing near and as soon as Zeke parks we both jump out and head straight to my room.
I kick the dirty clothes under my desk and then flop on my bed with shaky breaths.
"Tell me what happened." Zeke orders.
So I do.
I tell him everything, every expression, emaphasis, and tone used in the situation.
Right when I finish, my mom walks in.
"Oh. Sorry. I just needed to you tell Tris that she left some stuff in her locker and she needs to go get it at school." Mom says.
I shake my head. "It's Saturday. Are you serious?" I groan.
"They have some type of class thing for the whole school today so the School is open. Four went also, it's mandatory, but you guys don't have school anymore so you didn't need to go." She explains.
Four went? Oh yeah, that's why he was getting ready when I left to meet Zeke.
"Okay. I'll go." I sigh.
Mom looks between Zeke and I.
"I know I really shouldn't ask, but how close are you guys to finishing your case?" She asks.
I look at Zeke and Zeke shrugs. "We're getting a lead." He answers.
Mom nods even though the answer was vague and then I get ready to go to 'school' since Im still in my uniform and Zeke leaves.
I try my locker combination for the 5th time and finally, it opens.
I look in my locker.
A few wrappers, just some notebooks, and my Science book that I'm supposed to return.
I stuff all the books in my backpack that I bought with me and then I grab my Science book and lock.
I make my way to the office and look around.
I don't know if I'll miss this school or not, I mean, everyone hates school, sure, but it's where people got to escape.
It's the only place for kids to be themselves with their friends without dealing with their family and outside shit.
"Hi!" Calls the reception lady as I walk in the office.
"Hey." I greet. "I was just here to give my lock.".
The lady sticks out her hand and I drop the lock into it.
I walk out after telling her a simple "Bye".
I clutch the Science book closer to my chest and smile a bit as I look through each class and remember that I was once in there, banging my head on a desk, wishing to get out.
But these classrooms were also the place where I worked with Four.
Where I worked with Uriah.
Where I worked with Will.
Where I had lunch with all my friends.
Where the school respected my abilities and I respected them back.
Where I got to make fun of sluts.
I clench my jaw.
Well, that's not working.
I finally reach my Science class, take a deep breath, and walk in.
Mr. Hughes looks up and smiles. "Hello Tris! What brings you here?" He asks.
I glance at the random class sitting and notice them all staring at me in confusion.
I hold out my Science book. "I just came back to return this."
Mr. Hughes takes my book and I turn to leave but he stops me.
"Since you're here, why don't you just sit and listen?" He asks.
"Oh! Well, I was actually going-"
"Nonsense! Take a seat! There's only 10 minutes until next period, then you can leave. I know this isn't your class but just find a seat." He answers.
I sigh and make my way to the back.
That's when I notice an empty seat, and it's right next to Four.
I laugh a bit and sit next to him.
Funny coincidence.
Mr. Hughes continues to talk again but I'm not listening, and apparently, neither is Four.
"Hey beautiful." He whispers.
The earlier event flashes before me and I glare at him.
"You tricked me into saying I'm pretty" I whisper.
Four smiles. "So? Atleast you said it."
I roll my eyes and stare ahead.
Four kicks my leg lightly and I look at him. "What?" I whisper.
"There's this new girl and she's really annoying." he complains quietly.
I smirk. "So? What am I supposed to do?"
Four shakes his head. "And to think you'd help me."
I chuckle quietly. "Is this new girl here? I wanna see her."
Four nods and points to the front where a girl is sitting taking notes.
And I feel my jaw drop and my heart stops.
Sitting in the front row, is Eva.
But I don't give a crap about her, it's what she's writing on her notebook.
I love Connor
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"Tris?" What happened?" Four asks "I knew she was annoying but -"
"It's her." I whisper in disbelief. "I can't believe it, it's fucking her."
Four turns to look at me properly. "It's her what? Tris? Tris!"
I whip my head away from Eva and look at Four. "What?"
"Who is she?"
"It's her! She... She killed my case, Kristina Voyant." I whisper shakily.
Four's eyes widen and he looks at her and her notebook.
"Just because she's writing I love Connor doesn't mean-"
"- It means everything! Kristina and Connor were a couple! And... And Eva was jealous." I state in realization.
I can't stop talking, the puzzle pieces itself back together.
"When Kristina and Connor went to buy meat, it was Eva who took their order. Which meant she saw Connor with Kristina and she got mad! And she broke into Kristina's house when.. When Kristina and Connor were ... busy... upstairs and she hid in the laundry room in the basement with a butcher knife until Connor left! Then she went and did whatever she did." I say, my breathing becoming heavy.
Four places his hand on my own and holds it tightly. "Tris, calm down, don't go-"
The period bell rings and everyone shoots out of their seats to run out the door.
So do I.
But before I can knock Eva's body to the ground Four catches me by the waist and holds me tightly.
"No! Four stop! She's going away!" I gasp.
Four shakes his head and pulls me out of the classroom and in to an abandoned hall.
I didn't notice my eyes were tearing up in frustration until now.
Four bites the inside of his cheek when he catches me suppressing my tears.
"Tris, you can't just do that." He says quietly.
I shake my head. "She was getting away! What the hell!? Why'd-"
"Because if you attacked her, she could easily lie, then how would you convince everyone that she killed a girl?" Four asks.
I don't answer.
"Exactly. And I'm assuming you don't have any evidence of her doing it. So now that you know who did it, you'll know exactly what to look for and where." he says slowly.
I take a deep breath and nod.
Four holds his arms out and I walk into them.
He holds me tightly and kisses my forehead.
I hide my face in the crook of his neck.
The period bell rungs indicating whoever walks through a classroom door now will be marked tardy.
But Four doesn't move.
"Aren't you supposed to-"
"I have a pass from my previous period but I didn't get to use it because I made it on time. I'll just use that."
I nod and pull away but Four keeps his arms wrapped around me.
"If I let go, will you go straight to Zeke and start looking for evidence or will you go looking for Eva?" He asks.
I shake my head. "I'll go tell Zeke and find the evidence." I answer.
Four nods and before walking away from him, I lean forward and brush my lips against his.
Four smiles slightly and then we both separate.
I tighten my backpack on my shoulders and run straight out of the school.
I feel myself relax as I start driving to Zeke's house.
We're finally doing it.
We're going to give Kristina the peace she deserves.
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