#pathybo

You had breakfast with Four, Alicia and Chris. You were all having a good time, then it was time for you to say your goodbyes to your friends and went to the training room with Four. You started your training with running 20 laps around the room. Four was with the initiates while you arranged the knives for the next training. After you finished arranging the room, Eric came to you and you two were talking when the initiates came back. All of them were set in front of a target. You were helping the first guy from the right when you heard Eric and an initiate talking. Eric was criticizing the guys’s ability of throwing knives and he told the guy to go get the knives on the floor. It all escalated so fast. The next thing you knew, your sister Tris was talking back to Eric, and you knew it was not going to end well. “Then it should be easy for you to take his place.” Eric said with a nasty smirk on his face. You were afraid for your sister, and most of all because he was having Four throw the knives at her. You had already noticed she had feelings for him. She ended up with a split in her ear and when everybody left you went to check on her. “You cut me.” She was saying to Four. You stepped in and was trying to take a look at her ear. “You have to keep your mouth shut in some occasions, you can't just talk back to a Dauntless leader and go unpunished. You don't know that but I was punished on my first day here just for defending myself.” You said to her. “Why didn't you step up for me, why didn't you helped me? Just because he's your boyfriend?” She asked. “Tris, I can't go against a leader’s order. I got in trouble yesterday just for helping Christina up from the chasm railing! We can't be disrespectful towards our superiors, and he’s not my boyfriend.” You were arguing back. “Don't you dare deny it, Y/N, everybody knows you and him are together. Why didn't you tell me? I'm your sister.” She said. “Nobody is supposed to know because it can compromise training. The initiates have to respect us as trainers and instructors, not as leader's spouses.” You said. “Spouse?” She was looking at you intrigued. “Yes, Tris, he's my husband, not my boyfriend. We got married a few weeks ago.” You finally told her. “Does mom and dad know?” She asked. “Yes, they came to the ceremony but they weren't allowed to tell you and Caleb. I'm so sorry, hon.” You said hugging her. She hugged you back tight. “You're married, You're married.” She said smiling and seeming happy. “Why didn't you chose someone nicer, like Jordan maybe? You deserve someone better than Eric.” “He's not a bad person, Tris. He makes me happy and I love him, but he's not easy. So please don't talk back to him anymore, I'm sure I will have to answer for that later. Don't make my life a living hell.” You said laughing and you went to the cafeteria together. Four stayed there laughing at both of you. Later that night you came home to a very pissed husband. He was pacing around the living room just waiting for you so he could vent. “She's so annoying, talking back to me. A STIFF, a fucking stiff talking back to me.” He said. He was really pissed. “Careful, I was a stiff once, remember?” You pointed out. “But you were never like this, you were the most Dauntless stiff I've ever met. And why did you stick around after, why do you care?” He was loosing it. “Eric, she was always a brat, a spoiled little girl. She is a handful but she's still my sister. I had to make sure she was ok.” You said. Then you noticed the look in his eyes, they looked like betrayal, like hurt. “She's what? I can't believe that. She's your sister? And you hid that from me? Why?” He was getting ever more pissed. “You didn't know? Don't the leaders have all the files on the initiates? You had one on me, I was sure you knew. I never meant to keep anything from you, I was sure you knew it.” You said back. “Our files have restricted information until the end of initiation. Don't you remember I didn't know who you were until I met your mom on visiting day?” He seemed to be calming down and moved to sit on the couch. You sat beside him. “Babe, I'm so sorry. I never meant to keep things from you. I was sure you knew it.” You said coming closer to him and placing your head on his shoulder. He just held you and sighed profoundly. “As much as I love you, you know I have to take action on this tomorrow. I can't let her be disrespectful without consequences.” He said lowly. “I know, I trust you. By the way, they know about us. She told me all the initiates know, so I think there's no point in hiding us anymore. Let’s take a shower and have dinner like a real couple does, ok?” You said. He agreed with you and took you to shower and something else. You couldn't have enough of this man, you couldn't imagine how life was supposed to be without him. Later that night both of you entered the cafeteria holding hands and sat together to have dinner. All Dauntless was staring at you.

As the new group of initiates was arriving, Max told you to keep the wedding to yourselves in order to not compromise the initiation. Since you would be training them and Eric supervising it. Max told him to welcome the initiates at the roof and you, Four and Lauren would wait for them at the net. The minute you saw the first jumper you froze. It was her, your sister Beatrice. She defected to Dauntless. You notice her eyes on Four the minute he helped her out of the net and at the moment she came close to you, you discreetly whispered to her. “You can't let your group of initiates know that we are related, hon, it's just for precaution. They might think I'm favoring you and turn against you, so keep it to yourself and we will talk later.” You said moving away from her and she just nodded at you. You didn't mention anything to Eric because you thought he knew, after all he had all initiates files. But he didn't know. The initiate files had only the names they picked once they jumped on the net, not their backgrounds. Four took the group to the cafeteria after showing them their dorms, the chasm and the Pit. Everybody was at dinner chatting and when you arrived you saw your sister sitting by Fours side with a bunch of initiates. As you were being discrete about you and Eric you could not sit at the leaders table, so you sat with Alicia, Chris and Warren. “Y/N, how's the new stack of initiates? We miss you out there, are you coming back?” Warren asked you. “Too many questions, my dear. They are ok, let's see tomorrow, and I'm coming back as soon as initiation is over, I miss out there too!” You answered him. In seconds the harsh leader was at your table looking at your friends and you. Without him actually telling you, you knew it was time to leave. You said goodbye to your friends and went home. “What was that about?” You asked closing the door of your apartment. “I told you I don't want them around you.” He said taking a seat on the couch with a scotch in his hand. “Well, you better get used to them around me because they are my friends and I will be around them as I please.” You retorted going to your room and heading to the shower. You were finishing washing your hair when he joined you in the shower. After he pleased you he whispered in your ear, “You won't be around them.” And you knew two can play that game, so you took him to bed and left him without a breath, you straddle him and whispered to his ear “I will be around them as I please.”

Jordan was extremely kind to you, he even allowed you to shower by yourself, without him in the room. When you went back to where your bed was he helped you get dressed, again only in underwear and a t-shirt. You saw his face changing like he was enraged or something, then you heard the noise. Trucks coming your way and you smiled, a whole teeth smile and he got even angrier. He slapped you hard on the face and you fell down, with the impact you hit your head on the bed frame and blacked out. He continued kicking you until someone kicked the door in. Eric came into the cabin with Warren right behind him. “You can have the slut man…” Jordan wasn't even finished when Eric shot him, twice. He then ran to you on the floor and held you up. “I'm here, babe, I got you.” He whispered in your ear. “I knew you were coming for me.” You whispered coming back to your senses. You held Eric tight and he held you back, you were crying compulsively and Eric was breathing on your neck. “Don't you ever leave me again.” He said bluntly, he then placed his hands on your face and kissed your tears, he looked right into your eyes. “I love you. I almost died without you. I love you, babe, so much it hurts.” He finally said it. You cried even harder. “I love you too.” You said holding him again. “Let's go home” he said intertwining his fingers with yours. When he took you outside the cabin, all your friends came to hug you, Warren stepped out right behind you but hugged you anyway, Chris and Four ran to you, even Max came to hug you. “We are so glad you're alive Y/N, we thought we lost you.” Max said. Four had tears in his eyes and couldn't let you go. He held you tight whispering in your ear. “Thank God you're alive, I got so worried about you. I can't wait to tell your dad you're back.” On the way back everybody wanted to go in the same truck as you, but Eric didn't allow it. In that truck it was only you, Eric and Warren. “Do you remember what happened, Y/N?” Warren asked. “I remember when we entered the barn and when I looked at you, you were knocked out on the floor. I was coming for you when I felt a sharp pain in my neck and I woke up in the cabin. Jordan made sure I was never left alone and every time he needed to leave he drugged me. I was aware of everything that was happening but I couldn't function well. I started to wake before he came back so I checked all the cabin for ways to escape, today I found my phone in a flour pot, but when I turned on it had no battery left. I thought I was never leaving that place.” The tears were running down your cheeks and you were feeling grateful they found you. “Jordan said that this cabin was not mapped so no one could find us. How did you find me?” You asked. “When you turned your phone back on Four was able to receive a signal from your gps locator. Just one minute of signal was enough for him to find the location. We were not sure you were here, or if it was just where your phone was disposed.” Eric answered. “But we came anyway.” You were holding his arm while he drove, laying your head on him.

“I really didn't know that amity was so talented in hair and make up.” You said. “They're not, that's why I left. I'm not amity, I'm dauntless.” She said smiling. “And I'm glad for that because you managed to make my girl even more beautiful than she already is.” Eric said entering the living room. Alicia smiled then left when you went to put your dress on. “Oh baby, you're stunning. I can't wait to take this dress off of you.” Eric said devouring you with his eyes. The two of you headed down to the garage where Max and the other leaders were waiting for you. You took a car along with Max and his date, a girl named Susan that you had never met before. The other leaders divided themselves into two other cars. The dinner was being held at the Hub, it was a neutral place where all factions could attend. The other leaders Harrison, Samuel and Donna were already there with their spouses or dates. You didn't know them well, so you couldn't tell exactly who was who. Your father was at the door welcoming all the factions and at the moment he saw you he stopped everything he was doing and come towards you. “My baby, I can't believe you're here.” He held you close. “I'm sorry I couldn't attend visiting day. But you're here now. You're so beautiful and so not Abnegation anymore.” He looked at you and pulled you close once more. It was strange seeing him showing such affection. “Oh dad, I missed you so much, I have so many things to tell you, we could talk for a week.” You laughed. Your mom was right beside him looking at you. “If I didn't know the both of you so well, I would be jealous.” She said hugging you. “Tell me baby, how did you come to the dinner? Who did you come with??” “Mom, dad, this is Eric. Dad might know him and I don't know if you remember him from visiting day, mom.” You said. Eric was by your side the whole time and when you introduced him he shook your fathers hand. “Thank you so much for bringing her here, Eric. I really appreciate the chance to see my daughter again.” Andrew said to him. “I didn't come here just to see you, dad. Eric is my boyfriend, I'm here as his date.” You said. “Oh, oooohhhhh, you know we do take Faction before Blood very seriously. But anyway, welcome to the family, son.” Andrew said. Your mother was already hugging Eric and he seemed a little uncomfortable. Your father took the chance of their distration to come closer to you and whisper in your ear. “Are you happy? Forgot Jordan for good?” He was being overprotective like he always was with you. “I'm very happy dad. More than I've ever been.” You said not mentioning Jordan's name. “You know, Eric, these two.” You mom motioned between you and your father. “They have a relationship that always made me jealous. They are almost like the same person in two different bodies. So please, don't be uncomfortable around them.” After a little more chatting you noticed how antsy Eric was getting. “We'll see you guys later,” you told your mom and dad. You said moving towards the table you were assigned. Eric's hand on the small of your back all the time. You were on the same table as Max and Susan and Harrison and his wife Jennifer. Samuel and his date Amanda were at another table along with Donna and her boyfriend Todd. You were supposed to have two more couples at your table; one couple from Erudite and another couple from Candor. All leaders. Jack Kang and his wife were the couple from candor. You had met Mr. Kang one time when you were helping your father on his duties. “Miss Prior, it is such a pleasure to see you again.” Jack Kang said giving you his hand to shake. “It's my pleasure Mr. Kang, long time no see.” You replied. Max was almost exploding because his chest was buffing in pride of his newest dauntless member being so popular with the leaders and Eric was looking exactly the same. But Eric's reaction didn't last long when the next couple arrived. She was a beautiful girl from Erudite and the man looked incredibly beautiful; brown hair, blue eyes, not to muscular, but fit. “Good evening.” The girl said as she sat down. Eric seemed uncomfortable with her presence, but she didn't bother you. “Eric, I didn't know I was going to see you here. It's very nice to see you.” She said looking you over. The woman reached out her hand to shake yours. “I'm Jasmine and this is my brother Jonathan, he's a leader at Erudite.” “I'm Y/N, nice to meet you both.” You said politely. “Still coming to the dinners with your brother, Jasmine?” Eric said in a mocking tone. “Since you ditched me, yes, I'm coming with my brother.” She said mischievously. You felt a pain in your heart, what did she mean by that? “Watch your mouth, Jasmine.” Eric said standing up. “I'm going to the bar” He said to you kissing your cheek. “So, this is when I tell you Eric was mine before he defected.” Jasmine said after Eric walked off. “Jasmine, cut it out, just leave her alone. You're just jealous he didn't want to stick around a girl like you.” Jonathan said. To your surprise, Jasmine stayed quiet for the rest of the evening, but her presence was enough to make you uncomfortable. Eric came back from the bar and noticed that you were not ok with the situation. He asked you if Jasmine said something and you told him what she said. “Babe, she was never important. We dated for a while, but when I transferred I didn't want someone so shallow in my life anymore.” He said almost mad. The dinner went normal, you chatted with Jack Kang’s wife and Susan while Max, Eric and Jack talked about faction leader stuff. You excused yourself and went to the ladies room and your mom followed you. You two talked for a while in the bathroom lounge and when you were about to leave, Jasmine came in. “I thought I could find you here, I wanted to talk to you.” She said to you. “I have nothing to talk to you about, Jasmine.” You said moving toward the exit. “What does he say to you, when you're like, intimate? “Baby you're so gorgeous” or “baby you're mine”, or maybe my favorite “you feel so good baby”? It that what he says to you? Cause it's exactly what he used to say to me.” She said making you stop in your tracks. “But that's only until he's fed up with you, until someone better shows up or you stop being useful to him. Then he will leave you like trash.” Your mom noticed how upset you were with all Jasmine had said to you. She grabbed your arm and led you out of the ladies room. “Don't listen to her, sweetheart, she just wants to get under your skin.” Your mom said. “She's right, mom, she said everything that Eric says to me when we are alone! How can she possibly know that unless he used to say the same things to her?” You were incredibly mad. “Tell dad I love him, but I have to go, I can't stay here right now.” Your mom understood and walked you to your table. When Eric saw you he knew something was not right. He stood up and approached you. “Are you ok, what happened? You seem upset.” He said closer to your ear. “You should ask your ex girlfriend. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going home.” You said getting closer to the table. You came up with a lame excuse to Max saying that you were not feeling well and told him you were going home. Eric insisted in going with you even though you were telling him not you worry about it, that he needed to stay here where he was needed. “My car will take you and then he can come back to get us.” Max decided for you. You and Eric took Max's car and were going back to Dauntless together. “Can you tell me what that was about?” Eric asked you. “Not here.” You answered through gritted teeth. When you entered Eric's apartment you didn't have enough time to close the door and he was questioning you. “What the hell was that? You made me leave during the Factions Dinner because of jealousy? What did Jasmine say to make you so upset?” He asked. “I told you, you didn't need to come.” You said at first then took a deep breath. “She knows exactly what you say to me when we are together; because you used to say the same things to her. And more, she said you're using me like you used her and as soon as you find a new toy, you will leave me.” You said madly, tears of anger running down your cheeks. Eric started to get mad and you didn't expect his reaction. “THAT’S ENOUGH OF THIS INSECURITY OF YOURS! I’M DONE WITH THAT! I’M WITH YOU! NOT WITH JASMINE OR AMY. I CANNOT DEAL WITH ALL YOUR SUSPICIONS ANYMORE! YOU BETTER GET YOURSELF TOGETHER BECAUSE I AM TIRED OF TRYING TO PROVE TO YOU HOW MUCH I CARE ABOUT YOU AND HOW MUCH YOU MATTER TO ME!” Eric was yelling loud, he then went to the bathroom and slammed the door behind him. You were feeling so guilty not trusting him the way he deserved. That you were so weak and allowed Jasmine to get under your skin. For allowing Jordan to break you the way he did, making you not trust anyone anymore. You were feeling beaten up, tired, absolutely emotionally drained. You went to the bedroom, took of your dress and put on a camisole. You laid down and even with all the events you fell asleep almost immediately, your brain had to shut down. You didn't see Eric coming to bed, if he even did, and you didn't push him anymore because you knew he was pissed at you. You tossed and turned all night long. You couldn't rest properly and you were sure Eric didn't either. When you woke up there was no sign of him in the apartment, so you went to shower feeling guilty and defeated. You were putting everything at risk, the love you had for Eric and the possibility of him loving you back, even though he never said the words to you. You were loosing him because of your own insecurities. You got ready and went to the cafeteria to breakfast. You didn't feel like talking to anyone, but Alicia saw you coming in and she was calling you to sit with her and Chris. “How was it? Tell me everything.” She was so excited, you felt you were breaking her as well. “It was great, until a certain point. Eric's ex girlfriend was there and we ended up having a massive fight last night.” Tears were falling down your cheek, so your friend didn't push anymore. “Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do for you?” She asked you sympathetic. “I appreciate your concern, my dear, but that's an issue I have to work out with him, or not.” You were feeling so weak and sad that you didn't know what else to do. “Let's go to work.”Chris said smiling to you. “I'm pretty sure Warren will try his best to make you feel better, and I will too.” He kissed Alicia and extended his hand to you and you left the cafeteria holding hands. No sign of Eric whatsoever. Max decided to stop at Eric's office to make sure you were okay. He opened the door, not bothering to knock and entered. The man in front of him was a mess; dark bags under his eyes, messy hair, it looked like the guy had been awake all night. “What the hell happened to you? You look like shit, man.” Max said to his friend. “I barely slept last night. Y/N and I had a huge fight and I stayed on the couch. I think I was too harsh on her but she was asking for. She's testing my limits and I don't respond well with that.” He was still mad, but with a hint of sadness. “Calm down, man, she's already on duty. They are answering a disruption in Amity. I asked them to solve that.” Max told him. “Now let's go get some coffee. We have a meeting in 30 minutes.” Both men left Eric's office and went to get some coffee and get ready for the day ahead.

You were on your patrol with Warren and Chris when you received a call on the radio asking for your squad to check a disruption on the factionless sector. Once you got there, you jumped out of the truck followed by Chris and Warren by your side. “I don't see anyone here, we better split up. Warren you go right, Chris you go straight forward and I will take this route.” The three of you agreed and you went left. You were walking for a while and there was no sign of factionless. You were interrupted by your phone ringing. “Y/N, no sign of factionless here, I'm coming your way. What's going on there?” Warren asked you. “Nothing here, get Chris and I'm coming to meet you, let's get the hell out of here.” You said. The moment you placed your phone back in your pocket, you heard something. You turned around but saw nothing, you held your weapon closer to your chest and headed towards the meeting point. After only three steps, a factionless came running to you and hit you on the back with a piece of wood. You collapsed on the ground not being able to breathe. He must have hit you right where your lungs are. As you tried to stand up, he hit you repeatedly on the same spot. You were starting to hyperventilate when you heard gun shots and the factionless man fell down beside you. Chris came running to help you and Warren was right behind him. “Y/N, are you all right? Can you move?” Chris asked frantically. “Yeah, I can move, he just caught me by surprise.” You said, your voice barely audible. The three of you took another look around, this time together, and went back to the truck. You were in excruciating pain, but you didn't tell your friends about it. Warren kept asking you if you were ok and all you could say was that you were fine, just tired. When you got back to the compound you reported the events to Vincent and went straight to your place despite the attempts of Warren and Chris that you should go to the infirmary, or at least have dinner with them, so they could keep an eye on you. When you got home you went straight to the shower and stood there for a while trying to get rid of the defeat you were having. Eric was finishing some paper work in his office when there was a knocking on the door. Warren came in a little pale and concerned. “Eric, sorry for bothering you, but I think Y/N is not ok. We were covering the factionless area for a disruption. We split up for a few minutes and when we got to her this factionless man was beating her up with a plank of wood. She said she is fine, but she was too quiet all the way back and you could see in her face she was in pain. I just thought you should know.” Warren told him. “Thanks, Warren, I'm going to her place right now to check on her.” Eric was already standing up and leaving his office. When he reached your apartment he stormed in calling your name with no answer. He was already falling into despair. You were nowhere to be found. He saw the bathroom door closed and sighed relieved hearing the shower running. He tried to open the door but there was something blocking it. He forced his way in and he saw your body passed out, blocking the door. He forced a little more and was able to enter the bathroom. You were naked, laying on the floor. He got your robe and put it around you before carrying you to the infirmary. You woke up to white lights in your eyes as you slowly opened them. You looked around and realized you were at the infirmary again. You saw Kate and Eric whispering in a corner since they didn't notice you were awake. “You better not be talking about me or since you probably are, you better tell me.” You said in a low whisper. “You're awake!” Kate said coming toward you. “How are you feeling?” Eric was already by your side holding your hand. “Confused, what happened?” You said. “I found you passed out on your bathroom floor after Warren told me what happened during the patrol. I told you I didn't want you patrolling.” Eric was mad. “Eric, calm down, she doesn't need to hear this now. Y/N, your lung was punctured. You couldn't get air into your lungs, that's why you collapsed.” Kate explained to you how the beating punctured your lungs and what could have happened if Eric hadn't found you. “And you better stop showing up here naked.” She finally laughing at you. She left the room leaving you and Mr. Cranky all by yourselves. “I'm sorry.” That's all you managed to say. “You don't have to be sorry, but you should have come here right after you arrived. Babe, you could have died if Warren didn't find me and tell me what happened.” He bent over shifting himself closer to you. “You're done patrolling. I'm placing a request for your transfer.” He madly said. You placed your hand on Eric's chest and sighed. “Eric you're not the boss of me. I love doing patrols and I will continue doing it. That's my choice.” You said defiantly. He held your wrist so hard you thought he would break it. You saw anger in his eyes and he was fuming, he sighed heavily and stormed out of the door. Kate came in and told you that you were staying over night and you should rest. She gave you some sedatives and in no time at all you were asleep. You woke up many times during the night. Every time you glanced to the chair next to your bed, but there was never any sign of Eric. The last time you checked there was someone in the chair, you tried to sit up and woke the person next to you. “What are you doing here?” You asked. “I stopped by to see you after my shift in the control room.” Four said to you. “Who told you I was here?.” You said lowly. “Eric. How are you feeling? He told me you took a beating from a factionless.” He asked. “I'm fine, a little sore but fine.” You chatted for a while until Kate came in and released you to go home. Four walked you to the cafeteria first so you could eat. You two sat and were having breakfast until Chris and Warren joined you. “How is my bravest patrol officer?” Warren asked sitting beside you. “Can't wait to go back, but Kate put me on bed rest for another day. Tomorrow I'll be back to nag you both.” You smiled at them. You were talking to your friends when the mess hall got quiet for all of a sudden and you knew Eric was entering. When he sat at the leaders table, the noise came back and you were feeling pain and sorrow. He glanced toward you and you could tell he was surprised to see you there. He seemed tired with bags under his eyes. You gave him a little smile with nothing in return. You excused yourself from your friends and went to your place. Four walked you there and waited for you to shower to be sure you were fine before he left. You laid down on your bed and drifted off. You woke up to the loud noise of your door closing, when you opened your eyes, Eric was standing in the threshold of your room watching you. It was night already so you must have slept all day. “I couldn't stay away any longer, not with all those guys all over you. You are mine and I don't like them babying you.” He said. “But I'm still mad about your choices.” “They weren't babying me. They are my friends and they were worried about me, not that you care. You never showed up last night.” You said sleepily. “You think that I didn't check on you? That I don't care? You were sound asleep the whole time I stayed here. I had to leave because Max called me on an emergency in the factionless sector; the same one where you were attacked. I left when Four arrived.” He said coming toward you, taking his jacket off. He undressed leaving only his boxers on and moved toward his place on the bed. You felt the mattress move and he slipped under the covers. “If you think that I would just leave you because I don't agree with your job choices, you're wrong.” He said, making himself comfortable. You cuddle inyo his arms and drifted to the most healing sleep ever. Eric was the only one capable to heal you just by being there, by touching you and making you feel loved, despite your choices. The next day you woke up much better and were showering when Eric entered the bathroom. “Hey babe, I was thinking and you should move in with me, my place is bigger and we will be more comfortable there.” You thought you were hearing things, you cleaned the fog on the shower glass door and looked at him with your eyes wide opened. “What? Do you think we should? We fight a lot, we need our separate spaces” You had no clue of what to say. “You don't have better excuses?” He was laughing. “Tonight you pack your things. I’ll help you and tomorrow I will ask someone to take your things to my place. Tomorrow night you will be living with me, officially.” He beat you on that. You had nothing to say because deep down that was all you wanted, to be with him as long as you could. You were sitting in your patrol truck with Chris and Warren, but it was silent, until you spoke. “Eric asked me to move in with him” you told your friends. “I really don't know how he didn't make you move in right after initiation.” Warren admitted. “We were not speaking that day, I was extremely mad at him.” You tconfessed. “Ok, well, you have to tell me when you guys fight. Please, it's the only chance I get.” He said laughing. “Ha ha, funny, I like you too much already to ruin things up by having an affair with you.” You confessed. “One day, baby, one day.” He said. “I really hope Eric doesn't have a wire here, or you're a dead man.” Chris joked. You were back n the factionless area, but with no problems this time. When you went back, your squad convinced you to have dinner with them, so the three of you headed to the cafeteria. You in the middle and both guys with their arms on your shoulders, your arms on their waists. When you got there, Chris let you go to open the door, so when you entered the cafeteria Warren was still holding you, and of course, you ran right into Eric. Warren removed his arm instantly and went in the other direction. You understood why he decided to leave you and Chris to deal with the beast. “What was that?” Eric asked you. “Warren forgot he had a date tonight.” You said still laughing. Chris was petrified, just waiting for what could happen. “Why did he have his arms on you if he has a date tonight?” He asked. “He was just being my friend, like we always are to each other, these guys are my family. They look after me when I'm out there. So you better stop being so jealous and come have dinner with me.” You said. “Ok, but don't think this conversation is over, let's grab something to eat and do that at you place while we pack your stuff.” He said moving toward the kitchen. “Bye Chris, see you tomorrow. Tell Warren to chill out, he doesn't need to run.” You said laughing. You waited for Eric to get the food and you both went to your place to eat and pack. You finished packing your things and were exhausted. Eric went to take a shower and when he was back you were soundly asleep. And that was your last night at you own place. The next day your patrol was normal, and when you were coming back you received a text on your phone. “Hey babe, all set! We moved all your things to my place and I already returned the apartment key to Max. Go straight to my, I mean our place when you arrive. Door code is 0424. See you there.” Living in Eric's apartment was going to be a challenge. You were used to be around each other, but you knew if you needed you had your place to take a time off from Eric, but not anymore. You were happy, on a completely new level. You could never imagine you would have someone besides Jordan. Going to sleep on Eric's chest and wake up in his arms was heaven for you. And he knew that was always the perfect time to convince you of everything he needed. That night you were cuddling right after the most steamy sex session. You were listening to his heart beat, he was trailing circles on your back with his fingertips. “Babe, I have to ask you something. Next week we will have the factions dinner, all the leaders are supposed to attend. Will you go with me?” He asked you. “Anything for you babe. I will. Will my parents be there?” “Of course. Your father is the president, he hosts these dinners.” He told you. “I'm so happy I will be able to see them.” You said. The week passed by fast and you and Alicia went to a few stores so you could by a dress for your first appearance as Eric's better half. You found a beautiful long, black dress that had the back out until the beginnings of your butt, but not slutty, classy with long sleeves. The long skirt had an opening in front of your right leg that came up to your thigh. “You're to die for, sweetie, but are you sure about this dress? Won't your parents be mad, with all the abnegation rules?” Alicia asked you. “Oh my, I didn't think about that, they will be shocked, but I'm dauntless now and I love it. And I'm sure Eric will too.” You said. “Only if you don't get to much of people's attention.” She pointed out. The two of you left The Pit laughing. Eric was so predictable when the subject was you, that was so hilarious.

“So, I know what you said the other night, but I just want to tell you that Warren is on my patrol squad, so I would be probably hanging out with him, a lot, as it is my job.” You said almost as a whisper. “I know, I'm a leader, don't forget that. I knew when I went to get your phone number from Vincent, I was just waiting for you to tell me. And also Joshua told me about Warren’s message to me. He has some balls threatening to take you away from me.“ he said. “Please, don't hurt him, he's just being overprotective, he cares about me and he knows what Jordan did, he doesn't want me to get hurt again.” You pleaded. “That's MY job, to take care of you, to be overprotective.” He said getting up, and before going to the bathroom, he loomed over your naked body on the bed and said “C’mon, we're going to get some dinner.” He seemed mad. It was almost 9 pm when Eric took you to the cafeteria to have dinner, all the way there not a single word was spoken. The cafeteria was almost empty, so you two sat down alone. “You have no reason to be mad, Eric. It seems you don't know me well. I would never do anything to hurt you. I care about you and that's why I'm with you. Not him, you, I'm with you.” You said almost crying. Eric put his burger down and looked at you. “I can't stand the idea of someone that is in love with you being around you all day, that's all. I already told you that I trust you, I don't trust him.” He said. You two finished your dinner in silence and went back to your place. It didn't take him long to be all over you again. The days were passing fast and your nights with Eric were the best. You were incredible happy with your job choice and with Eric. You learned few personal details about him and he about you. Little things like how he got turned on when he saw you wearing his boxers or how cranky he was if he woke up and you were not in bed. You also learned that there was nothing sweet about him, he could be anything but gentle. He was always concerned about you but he never demonstrated it, he cared about you but he was never open about it unless you were in bed. And the sex, wow, that was awesome, but never gentle, he was always rough and dominating over you. One day Eric had to leave early for a meeting and you went to the cafeteria by yourself. When you got there you saw Four alone on a table, so you joined him. “Hey stranger.” You greeted him. “Oh my god, Y/N, you're alive! It seems I haven't seen you in ages! How is patrolling? And your almost married life?” He was happy to see you but seemed a little hurt. He held you and you two sat down for breakfast. “I'm good. I love patrolling, but I'm far away from married Toby, I just get home so tired every day that I don't feel like going anywhere besides my room.” You said. “I'm pretty sure Eric is keeping you locked up as well, after he beat up Jordan he made sure no one crosses your way anymore. Jordan went back to the fence and Amy asked for transfer to the fence as well.” He told you. “Well, I think it's for the best, I can't stand the idea of having Jordan around, eventually I might forgive him, but not anytime soon. I have to go. I miss you, Toby, we should meet for dinner sometime, what about Friday?” “Only if you promise not call me Toby anymore.” He answered you. “Done! Friday, my place, 8pm, don't be late.” You said leaving for patrol. Ok and now how you're going to tell Eric that Four is coming for dinner? You decided to text him, at least you didn't have to look him in the eyes to do that. To your surprise he seemed ok with that. The next day Eric left in a hurry because he was late for a meeting with Max and forgot his phone at your place so you decided to stop by his office to drop the device off before going on your patrol. When you approached Eric's office you noticed the door was slightly opened and he and Max were talking inside. You're not used to listening to other people's conversation but your life in dauntless was proving to you that eavesdropping was quite common here, so you listened. “Andrew is very pleased about your relationship with his daughter.” That was Max voice. “I told you this girl would be great for your career, Andrew already suggested another chair for dauntless on the city council and you know who will take that chair? That's yours as you're the president's future son in law.” Max finished. “Are you sure?” You heard Eric saying. You couldn't take any more. Was your life with Eric all a lie? A political maneuver to get another chair in the council? Was that why Eric was so ruthless with you, why he was so hard and never gentle? Was that why he was so possessive? Because he had to have you for himself otherwise he wouldn't get a better position in the council? You couldn't wait so you just entered the room and Eric and Max looked to your enraged face. “You forgot your phone, asshole.” You threw the phone at him and ran out the door. You were running down the hallways crying and you could hear Eric calling your name as he ran after you. When Eric reached the garage, you were already boarding your patrol vehicle and took off. He called you desperately but you ignored the calls. Seeing how mad you were Warren couldn't help himself. “What happened? Why are you so mad?” He asks. “Just leave it, Warren, I don't want to talk about it.” You said shaking. “Darling, calm down, you're shaking. Do you want me to stop the truck?” He asked you “No need for that, just keep going, we have to check on that Candor call that Vincent told us about yesterday.” You told him, never looking at him. The next 45 minutes of ride you managed to calm down but your phone didn't stop buzzing. Chris was in the backseat clearly worried about you when his phone rang. “Yeah? Ok, just a sec. Y/N it's for you, please leave me out of this, whatever it is.” He said passing the phone to you and you knew it was Eric. “What?” You answered the call angry. “Why are you ignoring my calls? What did you hear that made you so mad at me? You called me asshole in front of Max, I'm your leader, for Christ sakes, do you know how much trouble you are in?” He was fuming, screaming on the phone, so you screamed back. “I'm the one in trouble? Are you fucking kidding me? You used me to get a position on the council and I'm the one in trouble? You are unbelievable, Mr. Coulter, you just lost me and as soon as I reach my father you're losing your precious position as well.” You said hanging up the phone. Of course he called back. “What?” You said. “Is that what you think about me? Seriously? I just heard about this position yesterday, I was planning on telling you tonight. I wanted us to celebrate together, because for me there's no happiness without you. This position was just a bonus. But don't even bother, we will talk tonight but it won't be pleasant.” He said and hang up. What did he just say? You turned the phone around in your hand, as if it could replay the last conversation. The rest of your day was miserable, you kept asking yourself if you overreacted, if Eric was telling the truth. When you returned to the compound the last thing you wanted to do was face Eric, you wanted to run away and hide, but you're dauntless, you're brave, so you went to your place. When you got there, there was no sign of Eric, so you went to take a shower. You put on some baby doll camisole that you knew use to drive him crazy, just in case you needed to divert his attention. When you opened your bedroom door, your living room was empty, no Eric, nothing. You sat down on your couch and stayed there until you fell asleep.