I was bombarded by Lauren, Myra, and Chris as I headed into my bedroom. They were asking me questions all at once. I could not understand any of the questions that they were asking. I could only hear a few words that were being said. One of the words that stood out was Four.

When I heard Four's name, I remembered our first session and how his mood instantly changed. I forgot that the girls were still there until I felt a smack on my head. Lauren had thrown a pillow at my head.

"What was that for?" I asked her, confused.

"You were in LaLa Land, and we were trying to get your attention. What were you thinking about?" Lauren asked.

"It's more like, who were you thinking about?" Chris spoke up.

I did not say anything. The girls started to laugh at me. I did not know what to say. Was it that easy to understand what I was thinking, or, as Chris noted, who I was thinking about? He is a mystery to me, and I feel like I know something he does not want me to know.

"I have no idea what you are talking about, Chris." I tried to play it off.

"Sure you don't. Anyways, how was your lesson with Four?" Chris asked.

"It was alright. He just showed me some fighting techniques. There were not many things to do." I stated.

"What did you two talk about?" Myra asked.

"Nothing. He just told me what I had to do, and we stayed quiet the rest of the time."

But we did talk at the end, and I know I might have messed it up. I don't think he will help out after today. I am going to have to learn on my own now. Was I that bad, or was I just being mean? If I was, I would work much harder to show him wrong.

"What's wrong, Tris? You have this look like you did something wrong." Lauren asked.

"It's nothing…. I just remembered something about practice." I said.

"No, something is bothering you. What is it? Did Four do something that made you upset?" Myra asked.

"Not really. It was more my fault. But I don't think he will train me after today."

I started looking out the door from our room. You could hear all the noise from the Pit. I got up and walked to stand by my room door. I looked down to see Four standing there, away from everyone. He was staring at my room, but he looked away quickly.

I looked up and caught her eyes staring at mine. I quickly looked away and saw that Edward was coming toward me. I knew I could talk to him, and he would be truthful. He knew me when I was weak. He gave me a look and asked,

"Are you alright, Four? You don't seem like yourself today."

"I don't know Eddie." I said with a sigh.

"Eddie?" Edward looked at me, confused.

I just shrugged and said,

"Thought I just try it out. What, you don't like the nickname Eddie?"

"Since when do you give nicknames?" Edward asked.

"I don't know. I am just trying to get my mind off things." I just sighed and looked back up toward the dorms.

Edward looked up to see what I was looking at and saw the girls coming out of Chris and Tris' room. He gave me an 'oh, I see' look and patted my back.

"So, what does the Stiff have anything to do with your mood changes?" Edward asked, smiling at me.

"What are you talking about? Stiff has nothing to do with this." I quickly said.

But I think I was just trying to fool myself. Of course, this has everything to do with Tris. I was unsure of myself around her. I don't want her to remember me or anything. She thinks she does not know me. I am just the loner bad boy who wants nothing to do with anyone.

I walked past Edward and headed up to my room. I did not want to be in the Pit when Tris was there. I was not sure if she told the girls, and I was not in the mood to get bitched by three middle-class men. I could hear footsteps behind me. Once I reached my room, a hand stopped me from opening my door.

*Tris' POV*

"I don't know what to do if he quiets." I said, a little sad.

I know that I could have tried harder and should have said something to Four after what he said to me. There were many things that I should have done, but I will not make that mistake again.

"Don't worry, Tris? I will find out more for you. I will talk to him for you." Lauren stated.

We got to the Pit, and my eyes went right toward Four. He was talking to Edward. He was wearing a black T-shirt like always. I remembered how the t-shirt hugged his chest; if you were close enough to him, you could feel his abs from underneath the shirt. The only reason I knew that was because of him helping me up onto the train.

"Hey, Tris. Come back to earth, Tris." Chris said, waving her hand in front of my face.

I looked around and saw that Four and Lauren were gone. Did Lauren really go talk to Four for me?

"Where is Lauren?" I asked.

"Well, if you did not go to Lala land, you would know Lauren went to talk to Four." Chris said.

*Four's POV*

I turned to face Lauren. I could see in her eyes that she was pissed at me. I just sighed and pushed her aside to get into my room. I walked in, and Lauren was right behind me.

"Could you close the door before you freak at me?" I asked, sitting down on the end of my bed.

Lauren gave me a confused look and did as she was asked. She walked toward me and said,

"I was going to scream at you, but I think there is more to this story than Tris or any of us knows. What's the matter, Four?"

"I don't even know where to begin." I said with a heavy sigh.

"Well, how about the beginning? That's a good place to start." Lauren stated with a smirk.

I couldn't help but laugh at that. Lauren was one of the only people that saw me as myself. I could relax around her and tell her anything. She knew everything about me and my past, things I hid from everyone, and the shadows that haunted me at night.

"Yeah, I guess that's a good place to start." I said with a smile. "Well, of course, you heard I volunteered to help Tris out." I paused to let Lauren say anything.

"Yeah, everyone is talking about it. Everyone knows. Why did you volunteer for her? What about what you said to everyone else?"

"The reason I did that was to get answers from her. I wanted to know if she remembers me."

Lauren gave me a shocked look. She did not know what to say. We sat in silence for a while until Lauren said,

"She's from there?"

I just nodded. I did not know what to say. I did not want to believe it and thought it was only a dream. But it was all true.

"Do you think she knows or remembers that fact?" Lauren asked.

"I don't think so, and I will ensure that." I said with a sigh.

Lauren did not know what to say. She just sat down by me and let me finish my story.

"Like I said, we were in the training room, and I showed her some moves. Then I saw that she stopped, and I don't know, I just spoke my mind." I explained.

"Why did you say it?" Lauren asked.

"My subconscious told me not to let her get close to me. So that she won't remember. I don't want her to remember. If it means I have to be the bad guy, I will be the bad guy." I started pacing my room floor.

"Are you still going to train her?" Lauren asked.

"Yeah, why do you ask? If I start something, I don't give up on it. I said I would help her, which is what I will do. I don't break a promise." I stated, confused.

"Wow, this girl really affected you. Was this all because of who she is from your past?" Lauren asked.

"I really don't want to talk about it. You know Lauren, but if you want to know, she affected me. But that is another story for another day." I stated.

*Lauren's POV*

I could see that Tris was affected a lot. I knew his story and past but had never heard anything about Tris in these stories. I let Four to his thoughts and left his room. I should tell Tris something to make sure she knows that it was nothing she did.

I headed down to the Pit and saw Eric walking toward me. He came before me to ensure I did not get through the tunnel to the Pit. I gave Eric a disgusted look and said,

"Move out of my way or else."

"What's wrong, Lauren? Did I do something bad?" Eric asked, whispering the last question.

I just huffed and pushed Eric out of the way. He knew how to get under my skin. Since I ended things between us, he has been trying to bother me since. The thing is, I don't count him as an ex-boyfriend. He just toyed with me and dragged me along. Once I was done with it, I ended it. But Eric has not yet gotten any clues or hints.

I went to the end of the Pit and looked around but could not see Tris anywhere. I then checked outside for her. As I was walking around the corner, I heard a voice.

*Tris' POV*

"I know Austin, but I don't know my decision anymore. It's not that I am making friends." I paused to listen to Austin's advice.

"But Tris, you were so excited to go. Remember how you could not wait to leave high school behind to go there. You said it would be a new start and that they can't get to you anymore. Is there someone bothering you there? Do I have to come down there to kick some ass?" Austin said on the other line.

I could not help but laugh at that. Austin was my best friend, and I would not change anything about that. We became best friends in middle school when I began to tutor the football team. He would walk me to and from school because this creepy guy across the street creeped me out. Austin did not like the idea of me walking alone since Caleb would either stay at school late or go home early while I stayed late at school.

"You don't need to come down here just yet. Don't forget that you are coming to see me on visiting day. But for people that are bothering me, there is nothing I can't handle. The next time you see me, I will be somewhat different. I have to go. I told Chris that I would have dinner with her. Love ya. Bye." I said, ending my phone conversation with Austin.

When I turned around, I saw Lauren returning to Dauntless. I did not realize that she was out here with me. As I went back in, I bumped into Four. He seemed in a better mood. I looked at him in the eyes and asked,

"What days and times are you going to be tutoring me? I mean, if you are still going to be doing it."

"What do you mean if I am? Tomorrow morning, I want you in the Pit in some running clothes at four." Four stated and walked away.

I did not even get to explain myself for asking him if he would still tutor me. I guess he did not care anymore about what I said earlier. I will just keep my mouth shut and do as he said. I did not understand why we had to get up early to train.