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Eric stands in his apartment with his head in his hands. He knew this was bound to happen sooner or later. He can't blame number boy for stealing his crush because half of it was his fault. Had he made a move, there was a chance he could've avoided this. He saw them sitting and chit chatting on the rocks by the chasm. As soon as their lips met, he turned away and headed to the training room to blow some steam. Afterwards he emptied half bottle of the strongest liquor that Dauntless owns. And now he's beating the shit out of his bed, cussing. He didn't even realize he was crying until he saw his soaked pillow. Get yourself together. You are the most heartless leader of Dauntless. She was just a girl. There are many more. But he couldn't help but feel empty and lost.

Late at night he heard knocking. He tried to ignore it but they grew more and more persistent. He sighed and checked the clock. 2 a.m. who the hell is knocking at MY door at this part of the night. The knocking continued. He angrily got up and went to the door. He had a massive headache and let's not forget about his heart ache. He opened the door and someone crashed into him knocking him straight on his ass. Startled, he looked down to see Tris clutching his body like a vice and sobbing. Immediately, he got alarmed and all his senses came back despite the massive hangover. Picking her up as gently as he could, he locks his main door and carries her to his love seat. She sits down and he turns on the lights. She has the red I-just-cried-eyes which sharpens her piercing blue orbs, messed up hair and still she is the most beautiful woman ever. He shakes his head and looks down at her and sees her neck and collarbone sporting some harsh bite marks. He sucks in his breath as he wills his anger under control. Eric doesn't want to scare her away. Putting his broken heart aside he looks in her eyes and sees so much pain, so much desperation that his eyes start watering. The most beautiful and unbreakable women he has ever known has shattered so badly that he couldn't even imagine her like this even in a million years. Wiping his tears away, he pulls her in his muscular but bare chest and strokes her hair as she cries softly.

After about half an hour later, she is finally feeling a lot better so he carries her to his bed and lays down with her all the while stroking her hair and back soothingly. "What happened Tris?" he asks, his voice full of concern and a gentleness she didn't knew the Dauntless possess. "I uh I.." she stammers.

"Shhh, it's ok baby just tell me when you are ready. I am not leaving you alone." Eric coos. She bursts into sobs as she hugs him tightly. "Eric oh Eric! I am so sorry about everything. I was always vulnerable and hurt and I didn't want anyone to find out how pathetic I am. That's why I kept my distance from everyone and especially you. I didn't wanted you to carry my pathetic burden with you. I couldn't bear to know that you are hurting because of me and I knew that you wanted to leave, I could see it in your cold demeanor and I didn't want to bind you to myself. So I steered clear of you. I know I hurt you and there's no explanation, no apology big enough to explain myself. But I wanted to say I am sorry. I am so so so very sorry Eric. I never wanted you to fall in love with a pathetic excuse of a girl like me but you still did. I am so so sorry my dear. Oh Eric! oh my poor poor sweet Eric..."

Tris started sobbing heavily and Eric holds her tightly to himself. She knew it. She knew it and she tried to save me the hurt, to spare me the pain. None of it was her fault. Oh God is it possible to love someone so badly that it hurts. God he loves her so much. "It's okay Tris. We are okay. Everything's gonna be okay. Don't apologize I forgive you for trying to care about me. Shh Tris we will be fine. I m not going anywhere my love. And I will be damned if I ever distance myself from an incredible woman like you. But that still doesn't explain one thing. What happened or Its better if I say who did this to you Tris?" Eric asks impatiently.

He will kill anyone who hurted his beloved woman in anyway. "Uhh it was.. please don't kill him when I tell you. And let me complete it first. I wouldn't want to relive it again." Tris said softly in his chest. He rubbed soothing circles on her back all the while she told him all about it. About how Tobias always acted strange and affectionate with her. How he always acted like a perfect angel in human form. How he took her on dates without letting her know of the nature of his feelings about her. By the time she finished the rape part, Eric was shaking with violent rage. How could someone do something so repulsive to the girl they claimed to love. He will kill that bastard with his bare hands if its the last thing he does.

"Thank you for confiding in me Tris even though I didn't even give you a single reason to do so. I am so sorry for misunderstanding your intentions and leaving you with Marcus fucking Eaton's twisted son. I didn't knew he was such a close friend to you and I should've asked you instead of acting all jealous and petulant. I guess my Erudite backfired. I wish I could've avoided that but there's nothing I can do about the past. I cannot promise you that I won't beat the asshole but I can assure you I wouldn't do anything severe. And from now on I will protect you from anything that poses a threat to you even if it costs me my life. You are right Tris. I love you, I always have. And I always will" Eric says as Tris climbs on top of him and starts hugging him tight.

God this man, even after everything I did. What good did I ever do in my life to deserve someone so pure so loving. Tris gazed into his light blue eyes that we're full of so much love so much sincerity that she melted. Even despite the situation they found themselves in, they talked it out. She smiles. She vowed to protect him from anyone and anything even if she burns down the whole city to save him than so be it. God oh God how she loves him. She looks down at him and sees that he's already looking up at her. Without ever planning to, their lips met and molded together with a fiery passion. Their tongues danced together as they poured all of their feelings for each other in that kiss. Everything else faded into oblivion as all that remained was them and the love and passion they shared together. And even without saying it aloud, They both knew that a love as strong as theirs can overcome anything.

Love is not a weakness, its a strength. Love makes you stronger than anyone can ever imagine...