Zeke convinced Four to let loose on his day off and have a few drinks with him in the Pit. Four needed to get out of his room anyway, an article was released about Abnegation, accusing his old faction of terrible things, building on the article from last month about Marcus. Four couldn't imagine what would have happened to him if he had been at home when that was released. Tris' name appeared as well, bringing up the issue of why both her and her brother would transfer out. He didn't realize that her father was Andrew Prior, confirming that if he had stuck around her mother would have figured out who he was. He also had the answer to why she was so longingly looking at the Erudite headquarters the night of capture the flag. Her brother had transferred there and she hadn't seen him since.
So Four found himself in the Pit enjoying a few drinks, more than he normally would, with Zeke and the others from his group. Luckily Eric was nowhere to be found, Four hated when he acted superior to them. As they were hanging out, Zeke nudged Four and motioned in the direction behind him with his head. Four turned around, curious as to what Zeke was looking at, and saw her enter with the other three. She was wearing a shirt that exposed her collarbone and shoulders. He saw a new tattoo, the Dauntless flames, on her shoulder and couldn't take his eyes off from her. "Dude, just go say hi. What could go wrong?" Zeke pushed him. Four knew what could go wrong, with alcohol in his system, he was much more daring. He saw Will talking to her and wanted so much to be a part of her life. As he was watching them, Will made eye contact with him and saw him say something to Tris. Four watched as her eyes raised to connect with his and it was no longer his decision whether he was going over there or not. He couldn't resist those eyes, especially when his inhibitions were so free.
Before he knew it, he was calling out her name, "Tris!" The whole group stopped moving and turned toward him, taken aback he was addressing her directly. He realized he should have addressed the whole group but at this point he only cared about her. He knew he was slightly slurring his words but he pushed through. "You look different." Tris gave him a smile which he returned, "So do you." Four tried to figure out what she meant, assuming it was his more laid back demeanor due to the drinks. "Just flirting with death, decided to make life a little more interesting. Probably not the best idea to drink near the chasm." He was still only talking to her, as her friends slowly inched back unsure of how to assess this situation. "No it isn't, who would train us if our mighty leader fell to his death?" He laughed and then motioned toward her tattoos. "I didn't know you had a tattoo," finding it incredibly hot against her pale skin. He took another sip from his bottle, wanting to keep up the courage that was allowing him to be so free with her.
"Right. The crows." He made the connection to her fears but felt that he had analyzed that wrong. "I'd ask you to hang out with us but you aren't supposed to see me this way." Four had no idea what had gotten in to him. She probably didn't even want to hang out with him and he was pushing the amount of attention he could pay her without questions being asked. "What way, drunk?" She asked with humor on her face. "Yeah…..well no. Real I guess." Four said quietly. He didn't want to admit he had too much to drink and he felt disappointed that she thought that was the only reason he was being so bold right now. She winked at him, "I'll pretend I didn't." He smiled and thanked her. Without thinking, he leaned in real close and whispered in her ear, "You look good Tris." He surprised not only himself but her as well and he saw something flit across her eyes. Was that hope he saw that he noticed her? Before he could study it closer, it was covered up by humor as she said, "Do me a favor and stay away from the chasm ok?" Four was the one showing hope in his eyes now, wishing he could ask her what she felt about him. But the moment was over, clearly stated by Will's throat clearing. This brought Four back to reality and he backed away. It's a good thing his body momentum was carrying him backwards as Al picked Tris up and threw her over his shoulder, otherwise Al would be eating his fist right now. Just as the jealousy threatened to take over and follow them, Tris met his eyes and waved at him. Four's body soared and he re-joined Zeke with a huge smile on his face.
"What's up with you Four?" Shauna asked. "I think I am done for the day. See you guys later." Four headed to his room to sleep off the alcohol buzzing in his system and dream of a day he would be able to throw Tris over his shoulder and not look back.