dauntless : divergent eric

twenty-one

Chapter 21
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I feel somebody rub my shoulder. Eric probably.

"Get up. Before someone comes back." he says.

"No."

"Im not supposed to be here."

"But Im supposed to be here." I say. I hear him sigh.

"Please." he asks.

"I cant be with you every night. People will get suspicious. Because you're well... you." I say.

"Fine." he says. I feel my bed move as he jumps down. I sigh in relief that hes gone. The simulation scared me. Even though thats the point, it seemed to real. What if he does do that one day? He wouldnt. Would he? I shake away the thought. Im hungry. I groan and get up. I really need food.

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I sit with Four. He invited me after all.
He rubs my back.

"Are you ok? That landscape was intense. Even for me to watch. Eric can be a creep sometimes, but I didnt know you were that afraid of him." he says taking his hand off now. Hes my friend and thats all. He knows it. I know it. So it works out.

"Im just a little... disturbed. Thats all."

"I apologize for Erics creepiness." he says. I smile trying to make it look like I agree. I thought my fear would have been losing him. I guess I didnt fear that because I know he wont leave me. But hes not so sure if I will leave him. Maybe my landscape was a sign to stay away from him. Well too bad I dont believe in that stuff.

"Hey? You still alive?" Four waves a hand infront of my face.

"What? Yeah." I say trying to play it casual. He shakes his head.

"Was Eric... was he watching?" I ask nervously.

"Yeah. Unfourtunately. I bet hes probably gonna scare you with that." Four says. I glare at him.

"Sorry. Too soon?" he asks.

"A little."