A week had passed since the initiation began and I'd be lying if I said my ass wasn't getting kicked on occasion, the training with Dimitri had definitely helped in keeping my scores up but two weeks in training , I still needed to work on various things.

Throughout the week Dimitri had been taking pointers during my combats and had me working on them. The morning sessions had been increased by an hour, and later I took the training easy, upon his suggestion and then participated in the initiation.

Lying in bed, now, I couldn't help but feel that training this morning would be anything but pleasant. The first weekend since the initiation began, and my limbs hurt, muscles were sore and I couldn't help but groan at every step I took.

Getting up from the bed and getting to the gym simply felt like a great feat to achieve.

Cursing wasn't something I was still comfortable with, but in moments like this, I simply wanted to curse really loud.

The last night I had changed into my training clothes, keeping the morning in mind, thus all I needed to do was get out of bed, brush and then head to the gym.

What I had not expected was Alberta standing there in place of Dimitri.

"Good morning Rose!" She said a little too enthusiastically for my liking,nonetheless I stood up little straighter in her company.

Being aroud in the compound I'd gotten to know a lot about this woman and couldn't help but respect her.

Before I could ask about the absence of Dimitri, she automatically went on to state, "Leader Belikov is on leave for a mission, so the session has been cancelled for now."

Something in my expression made her chuckle.

"I'm sorry that you couldn't be informed earlier. Go back and rest initiate and I'd appreciate if you kept the information on Belikov to your self." She said, moments before patting my shoulder and leaving.

No sooner had she exited, I released a deep sigh, and instead of heading towards the dorm I looked for a quiet place to rest, tucking myself on one of the farthest benches in the corner of the gym, I gave into my tiredness, and let myself sink into the darkness.

DPOV

Light, it was a speck of light that grew bit by bit as I raced towards it. Reaching near the source I saw her standing there her back to me. Hurrying towards her I dreaded the sight that I'd witess.

I caught her as she fell, heaving sighs, she simply clutched her stomach as the light faded from her eyes but her face still had this ghost of her much adored smile.

A bloody hand rose to caress my face and the feel of her touch ghosted over my cheek as I sat up, drenched in sweat, but yet feeling cold.

The clock showed I'd slept for only an hour and a half, but before I could ponder over the moment, a text from Alberta informed me that I had places to be.

It was time to report to the head of the operation and I was to go this time.

Packing my bags, I left in no time. Better this than nothing, moving quietly I crossed in to the factioless section of the city.

But seeing two armed men stand at the door Guarding it in plain sight irked me.

He didn't really care. In no was this inconspicous, rather an open challenge.

Removing the hat, I revealed my identity and was immediately led through doors that led directly to the heads in net chambers. Not many were entertained here.

And If one was to die here, the person would just appear to have disappeared from the face of the planet altogether. He was that into things.

Knocking at the door I waited for his permission.

"How may I help you son? What do you have for me?"

-o-

Seeing her that way was heartbreaking, specifically having once known her fiery, and lively self. The girl who once, never backed down from an opportunity, lay all too still, all too quiet, and all for my inability, my fault. And she'd left me indebted. Waiting for her return, craving to hear from her, the rude remarks chirpy self, anything but this silence.

One trip every alternate month and I'd be drained for weeks from within.

It was late in the morning when I returned to the Dauntless compounds,knowing all too well that I'd missed the training with Rose this morning, yet foolishly moved to the gym, just ignorantly hoping that she'd be there. Just waiting for me.

Her mere company brought a much needed comfort.

Standing at the gym door, only to find it empty was disheartening,

'You knew she'd not be here.' accused my mind, adding to the ever present melancholy, until I heard a soft groan.

Looking carefully, I saw a body, all bundled and curled up on the farthest of benches, and without beckoning a speck of hope began to flutter on the inside..

' Was it her?'

'Did she actually stay?'

'Why was she here?'

And then rationality started chiming in.

'Why would anyone be here? Now?

Sleeping? Why would..?'

And all thoughts were lost as I saw her more sleepy than awake as she struggled to put her hands comfortably under her head.

Having nothing better, I shrugged my duster off my shoulders , folded it

evenly, placed it under her head, carefully and gently lifting it as not to disrupt her slumber.

She looked even younger when asleep, her face all peaceful and serene. Dark lashes as if almost brushing her cheek,brown hair in a messed up loose bun, locks spilling and caressing her face. She looked s innocent so beautiful.

'Beautiful'

That wasn't a way as to which I should be thinking of her. She would probably be my equal in the field in the near future, my colleague and was now under my care, only to learn.

'What am I becoming? '

It wasn't until this thought struck that I realized that I'd sit down right in front of the bench and had been staring at her.

'creep' whispered my mind.

Getting up I moved to another corner of the gym. I could see her from here and that was all I'd allow myself.

'Still a creep.' my mind taunted.

-o-

RPOV

Sitting up I stretched, both my hands spread as if I was about to fly. I probably could have, it felt good.

My limbs were still sore, and moving hurt, but I felt all well rested in a long time.

Recalling where I'd slept I was amazed as to not have a neck sprain, and talking of that, I noticed the makeshift pillow and the all too familiar scent I'd come to associate with it.

Looking around I saw his large frame leaning against the wall as he slept.

'How tired he'd have been, to have been here, like this!' my inner self exclaimed.