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CHAPTER ONE (chp.7)

The initiates seem excited, charged with energy. Their eyes are wide from the fall they'd just experienced and I can't help but stifle a laugh at some of their expressions. Lauren gathers them as the crowd departs and I walk with her, leading the group.

Don't get me wrong, it's a good sign. If they weren't reacting like this to the jump I'd be worried.

No more. Don't look at her. "I'm disappointed with Uriah." Lauren admits to me quietly. The nervous chatter of the group following us drowns her words. I doubt anyone else heard them. "Thought he would've been first."

We hadn't had much interaction with Zeke's brother, but I'm sure he knew enough about us to know we expected him to do well. "He probably would have been." I don't continue to say there's something strange about the Abnegation girl, Tris. She seemed far too unaffected by the whole thing.

She knows what I'm thinking though, or something along the lines, because she nods.

We stop after a few more corners and Lauren steps into the dim light. "This is where we divide," Lauren says. "The Dauntless-born initiates are with me. I assume you don't need a tour of the place."

Once again her eyes catch mine, conveying words she can't say. Don't mess up. And then she turns away and I can't help but feel as though I've been put in the spotlight. Normally I wouldn't mind, but now that Eric is bound to be watching my every move...

I hear some nervous chuckles as they file out. Once she's gone, eyes turn to me. Don't look at the stiff. "Most of the time I work in the control room, but for the next few weeks, I am your instructor," I say simply. I don't bother to mention Eric yet, he'd probably want to save that entertainment for himself. "My name is Four."

Candor aren't always the ones to speak up, but it doesn't surprise me when one does. "Four? Like the number?"

I'm tempted to just ignore it, but I am Four, I am someone they should not joke about. This is a good opportunity to show that to them. "Yes." I say simply. "Is there a problem?"

"No." She says too quickly. I resist a grin.

"Good. We're go into the Pit, which you will someday learn to love. It—"

The girl snickers and I sigh inwardly. "The Pit? Clever name."

Not good. Candor or not she's far too disrespectful. Slowly, I walk up to her and lean my face close to hers. "What's your name?" I ask, making sure to speak quietly and low. Intimidating.

"Christina." The girl squeaks out, her lip trembles.

I worry about the fact I'm having fun with this. I'm not really hurting her, not like Eric will. So it's okay, right? "Well, Christina, if I wanted to put up with Candor smart-mouths, I would have joined their faction," I hiss, making sure to keep still and calm. "The first lesson you will learn from me is to keep your mouth shut. Got that?"

At her nod I turn and walk towards the end of the hall, listening for them to follow.

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I don't bother to watch them as they look around. I know their eyes will eventually rest on the narrow paths without rails. I let my mouth twitch into a smile briefly, remembering when I had to practically press myself against the wall to get around here. Heights.

After I think they've done enough sight seeing I slowly turn, staring at them each equally. "If you follow me I'll show you the chasm."

When we reach the roar of the water, I make sure to keep an eye on the girl, Tris. Not her face, just her footing. I don't want her to slip. "The chasm reminds us that there is a fine line between bravery and idiocy!" I shout over the noise. Not caring if some of them don't hear me. "A daredevil jump off this ledge will end your life. It has happened before and it will happen again. You've been warned."

Worry flashes through me. Is this something the Stiff would do? Jump into the chasm? But then I pause. She wouldn't do that. I see her now,how her head is held high and her eyes are steady, she's not like that.

As we enter the dining hall and the initiates appreciate the cheers, I go and claim a place at an empty table. Far away enough that hopefully no one joins me.

But there's two girls heading this way. The Candor loud mouth and the Stiff. Don't sit here. I turn quickly, staring stubbornly at my food. She can't sit here. I shouldn't be looking at her. Not at her grayish-blue eyes that were alive only a few moments ago.

Not good. Stop thinking about her.

They sit.

The Stiff pinches a burger.

My mouth twitches.

Don't do it.

I reach for a spare bowl of sauce and nudge her. "It's beef," I explain, handing her the bowl. "Put this on it" I've said enough. I should be quiet now.

"You've never seen a hamburger before?" The girl, Christina, asks. Of course she does.

The Stiff stares blankly. "No. Is that what it's called?"

I can answer a loud mouths question right? Just not the Stiffs. Not Tris's. "Stiffs eat plain food." I nod at her, hoping it'll cut me from the conversation. I don't have to say anymore to them, and they shouldn't expect me to.

Christina asks her why, of course. The Stiff shrugs. "Extravagance is considered self-indulgent and unnecessary." I almost laugh. I can remember the grains we were fed, the tasteless egg and flavorless food.

"No wonder you left." Christina smirks. I can't help but wish that was why I left.

Stiff rolls her eyes. "Yeah, it was just because of the food."

My mouth twitches.

I know she's seen it.

What am I going to do?

The cafeteria falls silent. I don't need to look up to know who's entered. Why does he have to bug me here, with the Candor loud mouth right next to me? "Who's that?" Said loudmouth hisses.

"His name is Eric." I explain tiredly. "He's a Dauntless leader." And you're going to have a lot of fun with him. A thought occurs. The Stiff is going to be having fun with him too.

Great.

Christina starts. "Seriously? But he's so young."

I turn to her. "Age doesn't matter here." I expect her to ask more questions, but both girls have grown silent.

Eric drops into the seat next to mine. I remain quiet. What do I have to say to him anyway? Nothing that would matter. "Well?" He starts, catching my attention. "Aren't you going to introduce me?"

I pause, my eyes flashing to Tris quickly. Very quickly. Don't tell him. But I have to, I have to tell him about Tris. He's in charge. "This is Tris and Christina."

Eric smirks at me with a teasing glint in his eye. But there's something deeper. He's about to start the fun. "Ooh, a Stiff. We'll see how long you last."

Hopeful, I look at the Stiff. I want her to say something back to him. Maybe it's because I can't say anything to him, or perhaps I want her to prove herself more than just jumping first.

She remains silent.

"What have you been doing lately, Four?" Pointless question. He should know.

I tense in my seat. "Nothing, really." Calm, still, steady and bored.

"Max tells me he keeps trying to meet with you, and you don't show up," Eric says. "He requested that I find out what's going on with you." Again, pointless. What's he doing? Trying to make me angry?

Calm, still, steady and bored. "Tell him that I am satisfied with the position I currently hold."

"So he wants to give you a job." Eric states. He should already know this. What is he doing?

I remain still, but I can't help my grip as it tightens around the fork. "So it would seem."

"And you aren't interested." He states again.

It triggers. He's messing with me. He knows how unsettled I am when he discusses job positions. Or, maybe he's worried and trying to reinforce that he is in charge. "I haven't been interested for two years."

Finally I feel the air relax slightly. "Well, let's hope he gets the point then." He claps me on the shoulder and gets up.

He's laying it on thick. What's he worried about?

Or is he truly just having fun.

"Are you two… friends?" A curious voice asks.

Get up and walk away. I shouldn't be talking to her. I shouldn't want to indulge a part of me that wants to tell her everything. "We were in the same initiate class," I answer reluctantly, although no one would be able to tell. "He transferred from Erudite."

"Were you a transfer too?" She persists.

Quickly, without thinking about my past, I reply coldly. "I thought I would only have trouble with the Candor asking too many questions." The Stiff. Of all people. She had to be curious as well. "Now I've got Stiffs, too?"

"It must be because you're so approachable," She says flatly. I notice her eyes widen slightly, like she's just jumped again, only on a smaller scale. "You know. Like a bed of nails."

I shouldn't look at her. Not this Stiff. Not this girl. But I do. I stare at her, my stomach twitching as her cheeks burn. Turn away. "Careful, Tris." I warn her and turn.

Does she not realise now, what danger she's put me in? What danger she's put herself in? What danger I've put myself in? Not yet. You're not in danger yet.

No. I'm not there yet.

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I leave as soon as possible, racing towards my apartment. Before I get there though, Zeke grabs me and pulls me aside. "How'd he go?"

"Who?" I say, distracted.

He stares at me, as though I'm an idiot. "Uriah."

Oh, right. "You're better off asking Lauren."

"Can't, won't see her 'till later." He frowns. "You look wrong Four." He states simply.

He's right. I know I'm showing far too much expression on my face.

I clench and unclench my hands. Calm, still, steady and bored. "One of the transfers are from Abnegation. She jumped first. Has a voice too."

"Oh right, the Stiff." He nods, remembering. "She didn't look like trouble."

Looks can be deceiving. I nod in acknowledgment and make a move towards my room but Zeke stops me. "I know Lauren talked to you about it, I heard, but I agree. You really ought to be careful around Eric."

Then he starts walking back towards the dining hall.

I chuckle to myself. Eric isn't the one I'm worried about most right now.

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