I know, finally! Sorry, I've just been busy with my other stories. But, it's here! (I DO NOT OWN TOTAL DRAMA OR DIVERGENT!)

I decide to just walk home. That way, I won't have to explain what happened. I'll have to talk to Cody, but I know he can keep his mouth shut. I walk in the middle of the road. The buses usually stay closer to the curb, so it's safer here. When I look at the Abnegation life, I think it's beautiful. The way my family moves in sync, when we go to parties and everyone helps clean without having to be asked, when I see everyone helping out, I want to stay here. Its only when I try it, it doesn't feel real. But, choosing to live in a different faction means abandoning my family. Permanently.

I am now walking through the part of the city where it has almost collapsed, places that smell so bad I have to plug my nose as I pass. This place is where the factionless live. Since they failed their initaion at whatever faction, they now live on the streets, doing the work nobody else wants to do, for exchange of food and clothing. But my mother says that they don't get enough of either.

I see a factionless old man standing on the curb. He is wearing raggedy brown clothing, and his skins sags below his mouth. He looks at me, and I look back at him, not knowing what to do. "Um, excuse me," His voice is raspy, as if he smokes cigarettes all day.

"Do you happen to have anything I can eat?"

I just stand there emotionless. A voice in my head is saying run, but I can't. No. I mentally slap myself. You cannot be afraid of him. He needs help, and I will help him. "Uh, yeah."

I reach into my bag and pull out some dried fruit. My father always said to keep food in my bag, so if this ever happens, I'll be prepared. I offer the man my fruit, hoping he will take it quickly and I can get home. But he doesn't. Instead of taking them, he grips my wrist tightly. He smiles and I can see a big gap in his teeth. "Why, don't you have pretty eyes. It's a shame that the rest of you is so plain." I can practically feel his hand bruising my wrist.

My heart pounds so hard, I think it will break out of my chest. I tug my hand back, but his grip tightens. I wince from the pain. I smell something disgusting on his breath. "You look a little young to walking around by yourself." I stand up straighter so we are face to face. I may be petite, but not young.

"I'm not as young as I seem," I spat. "I'm sixteen."

His lips form into a grin and I can notice a gray, rotten tooth. I can't tell if he's grinning or grimacing. "Well, well, well. Isn't today a special day. The day before you choose?"

"Let go of me." My voice is stern and clear- not what I was expecting.I feel like it's not mine.

I'm ready. I know what I have to do. I imagine myself bringing my elbow back and hitting him in the ribs. Throwing the apples, and running towards my home. But before I can act out my plan, he lets go of me, takes the apples and says, "Choose wisely little girl."

I reach my house a few minutes before I usually do, according to my gray watch. If I tilt it slightly, I can almost see my reflection.

I sit on the step and wait for my brother. After about a minute or so, I see a few gray silhouettes, laughing with each other. At school, we try not to bring attention to ourselves, but at home, the games and jokes start.

My natural sarcasm is not appreciated. Sarcasm is always at someone's expense. Maybe it is better if I stop using it, like all the other Abnegation told me to. Maybe, just maybe, if I try hard enough, I can stay with my family. "Beatrice!" Cody calls to me "Are you all right? Why did you walk home?"

"Im fine." I say.

Justin and Sierra, our neighbors, give me a strange look, like I am some mutant, like I'm a different person. I just shrug. "When the test was over, I got sick. Must have been that clear liquid. I'm starting to feel better now though."

I try to hide my frown and smile a fake smile. Sierra and Justin seem to be convinced, but I know Cody isn't. Why does he have to know so much about me?

"So….did you two take the bus today?" I ask Sierra and Justin. I honestly could care less, but I need to change the subject.

"Our father had to work late," Sierra answers for the both of them. "And he told us to try and think about the ceremony tomorrow."

Oh gosh, the ceremony. What am I gonna do? "You can come over later if you want." Cody says politely.

"Thank you." Sierra answers.

Justin looks at me, then back at the both of them. We both noticed how Sierra and Cody have been flirting lately. I know it doesn't seem like much, but that's just how the Abnegation flirt.

When they leave, Cody's eyes follow her down the sidewalk. I pull him into the house, startling him from his daydream. Probably about Sierra.

He turns to me, his light brown eyebrows so creased together, that only a tiny space separates them. I can just see him living the normal Abnegation life. Marrying Sierra, learning a trade, having a family. I just may not see it for myself.

Okay. I know. It was short. I'm sorry about that. But just trust me. It will be worth the wait. So? What do you think? You know the drill guys. Reviews=Updates!