A/N
Yay another chap and this one is almost twice as long as the others. we get a Peter POV twice also! I left it at a weird point 'cause I really wanted to get this out for u guys.
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Peters POV
I had been a little worried when the hotter stiff was knocked out in training. I thought she was out for sure. But the little vixen had strutted back like she owned the place.
Peter wasn't one to get distracted easily but he would lie if he said she wasn't a sight for sore eyes. The way her eyes turned three shades lighter in the sun and how her brown curls swayed from side to side when she ran. The mischievous smiles she shot at her friends during playful arguments. He almost had a thing for her. Almost.
You couldn't blame him. She was such a tease. The way she walked, the way she talked. Sometimes he even wondered how could a person like that come from Abnegation, there must have been a mistake. But he saw her arrive in those grey rags himself.
She had to know the dauntless born initiates already when she stepped foot on that roof. they hailed her over right away and after that she hung around only with them during breakfast, dinner and free hours. She was clever he had to give her that. When she arrived she had already trained for this, she had a skill set the other abnegation girl lacked. By the end of the first week she was ranked fifth. I was third, I owed that to the solid right hook I landed on Edward on my first day of combat. But all the transfers dropped a few places when the dauntless born started combat.
I'm pulled out of my thoughts when Drew nudges me at the dinner table. "You gotta stop staring at her you know, it's getting creepy." I'm sat next to Molly, she chose that place herself. Drew right in front of me. Some other people I didn't know yet were sitting at the other end of the table. My eyes were apparently fixated on Katherine. I hadn't noticed. "I wasn't. I was just thinking." I down my glass of water that tasted of copper. "Don't you think it's pretty weird that she" I nod at Katherines direction. "is ranked at seventh place right now, and the little stiff over there" I nod at Tris. "is ranked at twenty second or something like that." I take a bite of the burger we had as dinner again. Chewing fast so I could continue with my rant. "I just think it's funny that both of them sneak out at night and I know for a fact that Tris goes to train alone and Kitty-Kat over there disappears into the hallways." I look at Drew now.
"So what, you think she's sleeping with Eric or something?" Drew laughed. I didn't. "Aw, come on man you can't be serious. Have you seen Eric? He wouldn't go for someone as innocent looking as the abnegation."
"Well she looks far from innocent in my opinion." Both of the men look over at the table where she sat. Katherine was in the middle of a conversation with a girl named Lynn. She rested her chin on the palm of her hand. She had this sweet laugh, almost like a giggle. Every guy at her table only seemed to stare at her. "I don't know, I still think Eric would go for someone with a neck tattoo and a lip piercing." Drew added finishing his meal and chewing loudly. "What about you?" I ask Molly. "You've been awfully quiet Mols, something wrong?" I couldn't care less to be honest, I don't know why I bothered to ask. "I just think she's a bitch and she won't last here anyway, someones going to snap her like a twig." She looked over at her rival. "I wouldn't be surprised if she's sleeping with all of them."
The jealousy in Mollys voice was obvious. It was pointless to discuss this with her she had already set her mind on hating the dauntless's newest heartthrob. ''Well anyways, I heard there is a celebration in the pit tomorrow. Let's keep an eye on the little vixen. If she is sleeping with a leader we will find out.'' Drew sniggers again. ''The little what?'' I didn't mean to let that slip.
''Well a vixen is a fox, and she resembles one. Cunning and a less deadlier version of a wolf.'' I get up to leave, Drew and Molly doing the same. ''Well you've got a point.'' Drew added.
Katherines POV
It's been a while since I actually went to bed at 11pm without the intentions of leaving in a few hours. Lynn had told me that the party will likely last till dawn and it was better to get actual sleep tonight. As usual the dorm filled in quickly leaving little to no privacy at all. Tris really struggled with this, she didn't like changing her clothes with everyone around. I had gotten over it pretty fast, it's not like I have anything to hide. I pulled my shirt off and tossed it on my bunk. I bent down to reach under the bed to grab the small container of ointment I had to put on my fresh wound 3 times a day. What's really freaky is that it was almost healed, by the end of the week if you didn't know what to look for you could barely see it. Or at least that's what the nurse said. I walk to the shower room stopping in front of a sink, a mirror hanging above it. I run my hands under warm water and dry them off on the stretchy fabric hugging my legs. The ointment stings a little, but a good kind of sting, the one that lets you know it's working.
I put the cap back on washing my hands once more. I run the now wet hands over my face. Smudging away the old mascara under my eyes. I stare back at myself almost in a trance, My dark brown eyes looking right back at me. My curls were a mess, I had left them in a bun so I wouldn't have to deal with it today. I can't wait for my shower tomorrow, the last one I had was two days ago in medical and I hadn't gotten a chance to wash my hair. My eyes run over my skin looking for imperfections and bruises. I had a few. My frame was rather small for my height, but Mar had reassured me that I have everything in the right places and went as far to prove to me that I look like one of the supermodels that were all the rage a few hundred years ago. She had these catalogues from the 21st century, she had stolen them from the erudite archives as a dare.
''You're so obsessed with yourself.'' Christinas jab at me made me lose my train of thought. I turn my head at her a fake smile plastered on my face. ''It's hard work being this perfect'' I tell her pulling the shirt she brought for me over my head. ''I thought you could use a fresh one, I gather the stain didn't wash out from your previous one?'' I chuckle, Christina was a nice girl. When she saw me hanging around with more of the dauntless she started being extra nice to me. Probably thinking I was her ticket to stardom or something. ''Thanks.'' I reply drily. Walking back to the sleeping area.
''So you going to the party tomorrow? You know with your friends?'' She asked walking behind me stopping at her own bed. ''Yeah, I guess it's really not an invite-only gathering.'' The whole dauntless was going to be there. I mean there was a non stop party in the pit every day anyway. The only difference was that at least this time people had a reason to drink gallons of shitty alcohol.
I climb under the covers, god the things I would do to have an actual mattress not something resembling a yoga mat. I cant wait for when initiation is over and we all get our own apartments.
Four was in a bad mood today. We were told to warm up by boxing in pairs. I had ended up with Will, Christina had grabbed Tris's hand and pulled her into the furthest corner ranting to her about something while punching the bag Tris had to hold up to her. Me and Will settled for the normal punching bag dangling from the ceiling. He leaned into it and I started with my routine. Two hand punches a high leg kick and repeat.
''So I've heard most of you are going to take part in todays celebration of a members birthday. I can't nor do I care about stopping you from getting blackout drunk but tomorrows training still starts at 8 am. So be here and if you whine about having the worst hangover in your life I will make you run extra laps.'' Four stated. ''And another thing. If you are planning on making a fool of yourself in front of the whole dauntless, please don't. Keep an eye on your friends and try not to fall off any high places.''
We switched places with Will during Fours speech. ''Have you ever gotten drunk?'' Will asked me. ''You do know I'm abnegation right?'' We both chuckled. ''Yeah I guess my question was stupid. Are you planning on drinking tonight?'' I raise my brows. ''You worried about me?''
''No. I mean most of us aren't really going anyway, I mean what are we going to do there anyway? Imagine me, Al, Christina and Tris just sitting there awkwardly.'' The thought of that did bring a smile to my face, the whole situation would be super awkward. ''Well you are going to fit right in with your friends and I think even Peter and Drew have managed to actually find someone to tolerate them enough to hold a conversation.'' I saw Peter hanging out with Lynn's older brothers the other day. No wonder they got along, Lynn keeps telling me her brothers are douchebags. ''Yeah well I heard the guys were total asses just like Peter and Drew.'' My eyes search the room for them. They had paired up and were training in a similar way than me and Will. Peter was really going at it, I could tell by the damp mess his hair had become. His knuckles bright red. Just as I was about to look away our eyes met. I try to play it off cool but I was too late. ''You don't have to drool princess, I heard we were switching pairs soon.'' He winked at me. I just rolled my eyes not bothering to waste my breath.
''Well anyways,'' I get back to my previous conversation with Will. ''You guys can still come, It'll be fun.'' I try to reassure, Will was a sweet guy he'd get friends here easily if he tried to socialise more.
''Okay, get your asses up on the roof. Gun practise.'' Eric had showed up. He usually didn't bother to stay during the whole training session. He just came when he liked and left also. The only time he stayed was when we were doing combat and people only walked out to go to medical. He was ruthless and seemed to enjoy seeing people in pain. Four on the other hand was honourable and wanted us to succeed. I don't know why he keeps turning down the leadership offer. I think he'd be a better fit for the job.
I wasn't hungry so me and Mar went straight to her family's apartments. ''Do you have anybody home?'' I ask. ''Nope, mom just started her shift in medical and dad's still on fence duty this week.'' She answered tapping in the door code. We heard a click sound and walked in. I headed straight for the soft couches and laid down. The whole apartment was spacious. A big living room with concrete walls and a large window in the middle. The kitchen was in the left corner with a dinner table right next to it. To the right there was a small hall which led to Mar's bedroom. The bathroom right across it. Her parents bedroom was on the other side of the living room. ''I have cereal if you want. You shouldn't drink on an empty stomach.'' I raise my head just enough so I can look at her from over the couches back. She sat on the countertop hand buried deep into the box of cereals.
''Who said I was drinking?'' I question. ''Well aren'tcha?'' She asked chewing with her mouth open. ''Im going to take a shower.'' Ignoring her question, getting up while trying to untangle my hair from the bun I had slept with. The bathroom was rather small but they had installed a full length mirror. I look like a mess. The skin under my eyes tinted blue. Mascara smudged from another day of intense training. My hair looked like a birds nest but not for long. Other peoples party tricks might be backflips or chugging a whole bottle of vodka but mine was two hours in the bathroom.
I sat on Mar's bed a towel wrapped around my body. I was painting my nails red. I had been growing them longer and to my huge relief I hadn't broken a single one during training. Mar was combing my hair and spraying it with some kind of oil. It was supposed to make your hair glossy. ''What are you wearing'' I ask, blowing on my freshly painted left hand. ''I have no idea.''
We went shopping last week and I had stored all my belongings here. ''I think I'll pair the red tube top with the pair of ripped skinny jeans. You know the black ones.'' ''Mhmm'' She hummed in agreement. ''And I'll add the cropped leather jacked so I don't get cold.'' The pants were high waisted and the top was rather small so the outfit showed off some mid drift. ''Oh yeah good thinking, it's freezing outside during am hours.''
''I wanted to put the dress on and high heels but then I remembered this is dauntless and I wouldn't survive two minutes without tripping on something and embarrassing myself. I think Im just going to go with the grey off the shoulders top and plain black jeans. They're cropped like yours.''
''Are you going to blow-dry my hair and curl it?'' Mar's mom is a former Erudite and she was always stocked up on self care and beauty things. She always looked beautiful. Mar hadn't cared much about these things but when I had told her that I thought Uriah has a crush on her she started paying more attention to the way she looked. But her personality stayed the same, chewing with her mouth open and laughing at everything out loud. I'm glad she did, those were the things all of her friends loved her for. Although she could learn to shut up sometimes.
Time flew past quickly and before we knew it, it was almost 9pm. The warm up had started at 8. Lynn had came to look for us.
''Woah, what the fuck guys.'' That was all she said when I opened the door. ''Same.'' Zeke muttered. ''Hurry up Mar, we want to go!'' Uri shouted past me. ''Coming kiddos!'' Mar shouted back at him from the living room, running towards the door she hit her hip on the corner of the couch. Followed by a couple of curse words, she took a deep breath and pushed me to the hallway and closed the door. ''Who's ready to have the best night of their dauntless initiation lives.'' Mar said a psychotic grin plastered on her face as she pulled out two glass bottles from her backpack. So much for not getting blackout drunk tonight.
Peters POV
Me and Drew were sitting on some old couches they had on the second level of the pit. Basically half of the pit was a cafeteria and the other side was filled with shops and places to get tattoos and piercings. But above the walls there was another level wrapping around the huge cave. It was at the same height as the chasm but it had some makeshift fence around it so no-one fell in. The only way up here was to climb the walls or take a longer rout going to the training room through the cafeteria and over the bridge running above the chasm.
The skylight above all of this didn't give much light anymore so the whole pit was dimly lit by all sorts of lamps and string lights. It gave off a good vibe. Zayn and Gabe were smoking something that had a particularly weird smell. It wasn't bad but needed some getting use to. They offered me a hit I gladly took but regretted it instantly when I lurched forward and started coughing. ''It takes some taking use to.'' Zayn slaps me on my back I stayed there for a while leaning my elbows on my knees. Thats when I saw her.
She entered the cafeteria laughing with her friends. She was sat on Zekes shoulders he held onto her thighs so she wouldn't fall off. Her friend, Lynn I think, shoved her playfully and she yelped holding on to Zekes head. He was looking up at her with adoration. It made me angry. I don't know why, it's not like I care with who she hangs out with.
Her outfit was provocative to say the least, she really didn't have any problems leaving all the abnegation in her in the past. I still struggled with keeping my mouth shut, I'm surprised Eric hasn't thrown me into the chasm yet, just for annoying him. Her hair was let loose in its full glory. It was shinier than usual, her lips were painted the same colour as her shirt, if you could call it that. She ran a hand through her curls before climbing off Zeke. They made their way towards the climbing wall.
Katherines POV
Mar convinced me to wear these strappy heels, I should hate her for this. They made me 4 inches taller which was the only good thing about them, but is it worth the risk of breaking my ankles? Apparently it was. I wasn't the only one though, I saw many other girls with dresses and skirts and heels. Dauntless sure knew how to throw a party. It was weird seeing most of the girls dressed up like this, I only saw them in combat boots and bulletproof jackets. I noticed the 10 feet wall we were supposed to climb. ''Guys I think we have a problem.'' I say staring up at the fence and then back down at my shoes.
''Well we can lift you up and you can grab the edge.'' Uri said trying to save the day. I look at him and then at mar disapprovingly. ''This is your fault.'' I say to her while grabbing a hold of Zekes and Uris shoulders. Thank god I am wearing pants at least. Mar just smiles at me unbothered. ''Up, up you go.'' She chirps. I step on their intertwined hands and they boost me up.
My head almost reaches over the floor, I hold onto the fencepost but I have no idea how I'm going to pull myself up because the fence wasn't really much support. I look down at Mar to mentally ask what now but before she had the chance to reply something humorous a hand gripped my wrist and started to pull me up. Zeke and Uri gave me one last shove before the stranger grabbed ahold of my waist and I was able to plant my feet on solid ground again.
''Nice climbing shoes stiff.'' Of course it was Peter. I try to push myself away from him but his grip tightens around me. I look up at him disapprovingly. ''Look I know were not exactly friends but you don't need to push yourself off the cliff just to get away from me.'' He said with almost a sad smile. I look behind me. Mar and Uri were climbing up and goofing around. That's when my own hands tightened around Peter's arms. ''Well move backwards then.'' I tell him and he obliges, finally letting go of me. We were too close for my liking but I wasn't going to back down yet. I muster a smile on my face. ''Well thanks.'' His chest rising and falling against mine. He flashes a smirk at me. ''You're welcome, stiff.''
I look over my shoulder to see Mar slapping her hand on the ground laughing and claiming victory. Uri and Zeke pulling themselves up as well. ''Kat drop the douche and let's get a move on it.'' Zeke said. I felt Peter tense up. This wasn't going to end well. I put my hands on his arms for a moment praying he won't open his mouth. ''Aww, you don't need to be so insecure Zeke, me and Kat were just having a friendly chat.'' His finger placed a wild strand of hair behind my ear, staring into my eyes. ''Weren't we.'' He says not loud enough for the others to hear. I glare at him before walking away.
''What was that about.'' Mar asks grabbing my arm as we made our way up on the roof. ''I don't know.'' I reply.
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