Here's the next chapter! : )
Tris' POV
"You're welcome," I say, the words barely escaping my lips. I wish I sounded strong, brave, as if that's not my first kiss, though it is.
He points to the door and says something about dinner, but before he crosses the invisible barrier of this room to the hall, I see him breaking into a wide, lazy grin. I smile as well and lean back against the wall, still feeling the pressure of his lips on mine. I allow my head to fall back lightly and I slide down into a sit against the wall.
It flashes through my mind that this might be wrong. I'm staying alone with him, and I'm his bodyguard- this is my job. Maybe it would be safer if we didn't like each other. But I'm not quite sure I can do that.
Did I just say it would be safer?
I smile.
Because I am Dauntless.
I cross my arms across my scrunched up knees, and even though I haven't done much- I'm exhausted from the day. I lean my head down on my crossed arms- promising myself that I will not sleep, just close my eyes.
I feel my body grow heavy- like lead in a girl's mold. I try, but my eyes won't flutter back open. I feel my lips involuntarily part just a little and my breathing grows slow and long. My brain feels as though it's slowing and growing groggy- though I know I need my mind to be alert and focused for the next three weeks. I have a feeling the focus will be in short supply because of who I happen to be guarding. But I will try my best.
My mind wanders for the last few seconds of conscious awareness that I have left. I feel a moment of warmth wrapping around me and then I'm really gone.
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