A/N I wanted to say thank you to everyone who reviewed chapter 2! I did realize that first time around chapter two had script in it. I am not sure why. I had so much inspiration from everyone I spoke with about the direction of this story. To the Guest who reviewed THANK YOU!

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"Well what is it you need?" His tone was flat and emotionless. I couldn't quite place it but if I had to take a best guess it was stress. I looked him up and down.

"I wanted to know if I get to choose a job at the ceremony tomorrow. I want to contribute to Dauntless and I'm not sure how I can do that given our experiment."

"No one is saying you can't have a job. Given the special circumstances, I happen to know of an opening that isn't being offered to the new members."

"What type of job is it?" Curiosity has gotten the best of me. Damn that Erudite aptitude.

"I need an assistant to help with my work load. Considering we haven't spent time together since this all started, I'd like you to help me with leadership tasks. You wouldn't have a full leadership status, but in time it could happen."

His last statement just blew my mind away. He wants me to join leadership? Granted I do know I need to get to know him better, this could be the outlet that I needed. I just still wasn't sure to give him a commitment in this moment. "That is quite the offer Eric. How much time will you give me before I have to make a final decision?"

"Since today is Thursday, I'll expect to have an answer by tomorrow at the ceremony." He walked over towards me and held out his hand unsure of himself in that moment. I stood up and snaked my arms around his waist and gave him a light squeeze. He seemed surprised by my affection but he gladly accepted it and hugged me back. I murmured a "Thank you," into his chest as he chuckled.

"You know Tris, it's alright. We're alright." The stress that was apparent on his face seemed to fade as I let him go. His whole persona changed in that moment. He kissed my forehead, then went to sit behind his desk to resume his leadership duties. I stayed in the door frame looking back at him, wondering if I was actually able to allow myself to feel something for the man that will be the father of my child.

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I walked around the various dim hallways until I reached the chasm. I sat down along the uneven rock wall and let the rushing sound of water drown out my thoughts. This was the first time that I had actually allowed myself to relax. In that moment I didn't even know someone had actually joined me until the spoke up.

"Hello Tris, how have you been?" The voice was so distant I haven't heard it since initiation. I had to look in the direction of the voice. I was met with ocean blue eyes, inside the eyes one could almost say he looked apologetic.

"Oh you know, just trying to figure out how my life is supposed to be." I didn't really want to divulge too much information, after all I barely knew him. He must have picked up on my hesitancy.

"I want you to know that you can talk to me. You are allowed to have friends, even if you're married." As he said married it seemed like it was painful to say, almost like he didn't want to admit to the truth.

"Four, what is the matter?"

"Sometimes I just wish life was different. I knew you were amazing that first moment I saw you jump into the net." His voice was extremely low, as if he really didn't want me to hear it over the roar of the chasm.

"Four! It's bad enough I don't have power over my life let alone this experiment. YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THINGS LIKE THAT TO ME!" I shouted to him. I pulled myself up and started to run as far away as I could. I didn't allow myself to look back.

I jogged along the uneven path until I made it to the pit. I looked around at the various faces, lucky for me this time no one paid attention to me. With a destination now set in mind I walked into the tattoo parlor looking for Tori.

She was behind the counter drawing in a sketch book. She looked up and was taken aback by my appearance. "Been running much Shorty?"

After panting for a few seconds I spoke. "I had to get away from Four." I left it alone not going into detail. I was grateful for Tori not pressing the issue.

"How can I help you today? You know I can't give you a tattoo right?"

I attempted to raise an eyebrow at her which resulted in her full on laughing at me. "Why not?"

"Because until you give birth to your child it could result in complications. I am only looking out for you. However, that doesn't mean I can't give you something." She bent down and pulled out another sketch pad with a few pencils. "Here take this, I want you to express how you're feeling threw art. Every Friday at 1pm to in and we will have our own therapy session." She gave me a heartfelt smile and a wink.

"Thank You sooo much Tori!" I walked around the counter and gave her a hug.

"It will be alright. There are people here that you might not know but we do care for you. Keep your chin up."

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I went back to the apartment to clear my head. I didn't get a chance to complete that task since I was rudely interrupted at the chasm. I want to focus on the future. So I took out my new sketch pad that Tori gave me, and I started to draw pictures for my unborn child. I loved my baby even if it was the result of a gene experiment. No matter what I promised my child that I will protect and love him or her till the day I die.

A little while later I looked down to my completed master piece. I had drawn a picture of a Willow Tree, leaves blowing in the wind with me and a newborn child wrapped up in a blanket in my arms. At the bottom of the picture I wrote the words 'I loved you even before I knew you.'

The rumble in my stomach pulled me out of my trance. I glanced over to the clock that hung on the wall and I noticed that it said 5:35pm. I thought it was odd that it was so late and Eric still was not home yet. I got up from the soft microfiber couch, gathered my keys and left the apartment. I walked along the hallway up to the leaderships offices.

As I made my way to the third floor, I started to hear voices yelling. Unsure of what I will encounter I continued walking the said voices getting louder. The door to Max's office was open and I could start to make out whose voices I was hearing.

The high pitched females' voice belonged to Veronica. The deep grizzly bear voice belonged to Harrison. The last voice I knew right away was Eric's. Unsure if I should make myself known to them, I put on a bold face masking any emotion as I cleared my throat in the door way. All voices went silent as all eyes were now on me.

"Hello everyone, I was looking for Eric. Am I interrupting a meeting?"

Max was the first to speak up. "Actually Tris you came at perfect timing. We were just finishing up. What brings you down here at this time of day?"

I turned so I could look into Eric's silver grey eyes as I continued to speak to Max. "I just wanted to see if my husband wanted to join me for dinner in the cafeteria tonight?" I tried to act sincere however I wasn't sure how well I was doing. So I gave everyone a shy smile. I could feel the blush then creep up onto my face, still keeping eye contact with Eric. 'What is this twinge feeling growing in the pit of my stomach?'

"Dinner with you sounds lovely, let's go." Eric responded quickly and wrapped his arm around my waist and started walking out of the office before anyone could interject.

ERICS POV

I can honestly say I was more than surprised by seeing Tris in the door way. I knew that I needed to start being more tolerable to be around. Being that ruthless leader around her wasn't going to make this anymore easier on either one of us. Hell, were married for crying out loud. I need to prioritize my life rearrange what I value. If I want Tris to truly love me for me, I need to make a better effort. One might not see it on the outside shell, but I do care for her. I do want more in my life.

I have shown her little affection, I just don't want to push her further away from me, if I try something that makes her uncomfortable. I know how she was raised and they certainly do a number on how to screw up children as they get older and transfer.

I brush my hand against hers and I notice she flinched. I frowned at her natural reaction to my touch. To my surprise she intertwined our fingers together and held my hand as we walked to the cafeteria. 'Hey she might be coming around' I thought to myself but I decided to not look at her. I opened the door for her still not letting go of her hand. I needed to show the rest of Dauntless that regardless of this experiment that we are together. An ego boost if you so call it. Much to my enjoyment I caught the envious gaze of several male members look of jealousy. She might not realize it but Tris is beautiful inside and out. I could tell she was starting to become self conscious so I pulled her slightly tighter to my side for reassurance.

We took our seats at the leaders table. I have not told her yet, but she will make a great leader for the future of Dauntless. She can hold herself level headed, for the most part. She is born to shine even if she grew up trying to pull away from herself. I have so much confidence in her. That thought alone makes me feel almost guilty for not telling her yet. I plan to soon just not in this moment.

Soon I notice that we are joined by Veronica, I nod to her as a sign of respect to acknowledge her presence. She starts to make small talk with Tris and I am so thankful for. I observe her coming out of her shell as they converse back and forth. I must have been staring to long because she nudges me in my ribs and chuckles. I truly allow myself to smile and continue to eat my meal. I notice that Tris takes a slice of Dauntless cake. I turn slightly into her and smirk.

"What? I never had cake growing up. It tastes so delicious I can't help myself!" I could tell she's trying to defend herself but she doesn't need to not with me anyways.

"I just was admiring the view that's all." Then I take her fork and snatch the bite of cake she was about to eat.

"Hey that's was mine!" She then gives me a pouty face with her lower lip pushed out. I just roll my eyes as my smile grows.

Don't ask me what my motives where on my next actions because I am not even sure why I did it. I lowered my head and brushed my lips against her cheek. I could feel this burning sensation as I did and it lingered on my lips even after I pulled away from her. This was completely new to me; I didn't know what that sensation was.

She looked into my eyes and I could see the fire in them. Not from rage or anger however, she held a fiery lust in her eyes. I also knew in that moment that she was a true Dauntless. I could only hope that I could be the first to witness her fiery spirit, which I desperately wanted to be released.