A weird sensation on my arm jerked me awake, it was as if something was repeatedly moving up and down my left arm. Sitting immediately upright I came face to face with Jessie who was sitting on the edge of my bed, and he had a wide grin on his face, which soon turned into a laugh.

"What happened stiff, aren't you pleased to see my handsome face, the first thing in the morning?"

He asked, smirking, while the disgust was clearly plastered all over my face.

"No."

I answered, climbing out of my bed, heading away from the jerk.

'It was only creepy, I needed a shower, a cleansing.'

But grabbing my hand he stopped me.

"I wouldn't say so, considering the way you were openly admiring me, yesterday."

He said, while I tried to free myself from his grip.

'Oh no! Not this!Not again!'

"That was a misunderstanding. I wasn't looking at you."

I tried to clarify , but he didn't let go, rather tightened his grip on my hand.

"Don't lie, you certainly..."

He was saying, when someone suddenly yanked my hand out of his grip, stepping between me and him.

"You certainly are a shame on Erudite, didn't they teach you mannerisms and behaviour there?"

She said.

It was Christine, the transfer from Candor.

'I am going to thank her, surely.'

Jessie was fuming at being interrupted, and had only taken a step , pointing nastily at Christine, about to speak, when he was shoved back.

" What the hell"

He exclaimed.

"What is YOUR problem now?"

He spoke, directing his question to the boy who had shoved him.

"Maintain your distance, she is my sister and nobody is going to lay a finger on her, while I'm around."

The boy replied.

He was Christian, Christine's brother.

By now, a small circle of spectators had gathered around us. Two boys broke away from the mini crowd and convinced Jessie to return with them.

" Nice of you to know of a loosing fight when you see one."

Retorted Christine at the leaving trio, which made some around us laugh.

"That's all for today folks, come back some other day for more entertainment."

She continued, when the crowd surrounding us wasn't dissipating soon. It was almost as if they had expected a round two very soon.

I was glad for Christines company from there on, she had almost shadowed me around the place, blocked the washroom entrance while I changed, guided me through the confusing passages throughout the pit, while I recognized some from yesterday's trip, she knew shortcuts and it was helpful.

"You know, you can come and walk with us, why pretend to be non - existent ?"

I said stopping mid walk to the gym.

"What are you talking about? "

Asked a confused Christine.

"Christian has been following us throughout the morning ."

I replied sighing.

"You can come out from behind the pillar now."

I said to him.

An embarrassed Christian stepped out and headed towards us.

"Why have you been tailing us all morning bro?"

Asked Christine, curiously but casually.

"I was worried that the Erudites would come to trouble you again, after the humiliation this morning, I don't think that they'd sit quietly and not get back at you. Thus."

He replied seriously, his stance and expressions were proof of his genuine worry.

" Why not walk with us then, wouldn't it be better than being a stalker? "

" Alright. "

He commented joining us.

Entering the gym, my eyes landed directly on him, it was as if he was the centre of my attention, everywhere, all the time, my eyes only followed him, his movements.

" Hey Rose, what do you think they'll be teaching us, direct combat? Use of arms arms and ammunitions? Strategies?"

Asked an excited Christine.

"Calm down, its only the first day, I guess, they'll let us know about all the rules and what they want from us, and probably answer some questions."

I replied, feeling self consciousnes, as I headed towards the lockers. It was as if someone was keeping an eye on me, and I could almost feel their stare burning onto my back.

Ignoring my unease, I tried to pay attention to all that was being said.

It was Belikov, who was speaking, so it really wasn't hard to focus on him, but the intrusive moment from yesterday made me feel awkward, specifically since I was the intruder.

I was sad, and ashamed. I had no right to intrude the personal life of my mentor, nor did I have to feel disappointed, he owed me nothing and was his own person, and there was no reason why he wouldn't live his life for me, I was a no one.

I tried convincing myself, but couldn't really do so. The attraction was too strong, but I hoped that it would fade soon, knowing that he already had a girlfriend.

When the long session finally came to an end, everyone went about their ways, discussing, gossiping, giggling and talking as I hurriedly made my way to the cafeteria to finally eat something, I was starving and again, I bumped into somebody.

Christian was right behind me and caught the person, saving their fall.

"I am sorry, I am so very sorry, did I hurt you? I didn't mean to do it intentionally, it was an accident, I hope you are fine, it was my fault and I am so very sor..."

She was speaking frantically as she panicked , and I interrupted her.

" Not a word! I am sorry. I was in a hurry and didn't see you coming.I should be the one apologizing, not you. "

I stated, apologizing for my ill manners.

" Aren't you still abnegation at heart! "

" And, aren't you the politest Dauntless I've met?... "

Commented Christine, looking at both of us in turns, with an amused grin on her face.

" You two look like you belong to Amity! "

She added, and I noticed the girl slightly flinch, at the words.

She was pretty, with her platinum blonde hair, green eyes, and a slim figure.

" Hi, I'm Rose."

I introduced myself smiling.

And she returned the courtesy.

"I'm Lissa!"