The Divergent Spirits

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Ellie's POV

We arrived at the Pit as the party was getting started. I already need a drink. "So, we split up or on our own?" Christina asked first.

"I'm fine with that. I can manage on my own." I spoke.

"Yeah, because the last time you were on your own, you almost got raped." Seth spoke.

"I won't let that happen again! I'll be careful with my drinking. Let me enjoy life once." I complained.

"And hook up with a real hot guy." Molly teased me before Peter came and took her away. Oh, what is this? Steph and Tristian went to dance floor with Al and Carmen.

I went to the bar as I watched my friends making fools of themselves as I notice Four and Maci were talking. Aww, they do look cute together. I'm surprised to see Four here... maybe because of Maci.

"Hey, Ellie!" I smiled as Ryan came towards me.

"Hey, Ryan. What's up?" I smiled as I took a sip of beer.

"Nothing much until I saw you at the bar. So do you mind some company?" Ryan asked.

"Knock yourself out." I chuckled.

We talked for a while, laughing and giggling at our stupid jokes. I thought nothing could spoil this until someone grabbed my arm and pulled me to a hard chest. It was not Ryan; it was Eric. Shit, he saw me! I was about to protest but he pulled me tighter. Oh, his heartbeat is beating irregular again. What's wrong with it? I glared at him but his intense gaze was on Ryan who stood feet away from us.

"Back off, Ryan! She's mine!" He snarled towards Ryan. Wait, what?! The fuck? I'm his, since when?!

"What? Yeah, right. As I would believe it when I see it. You don't have the bones in your body to know what romance is all about. Hell, you never like anybody." Ryan said, cheekily.

"I don't give a shit what you believe. But it doesn't mean that you go flirting with Ellie. She's mine and there's nothing you can do it about it." He snarled before kissing me again.

It was slow and passionate; warm and soft. His lips fits perfectly to mine as I end up kissing him back. It was heated and deepened; felt so nice. I taste a bit of liquor as I kissed hard. Then, we parted, panting for air. Fuck, that was amazing.

"Now that we declared she's mine. Get lost, Ryan. Stay the fuck away from Ellie." Eric spoke to Ryan. Ryan glared at Eric before looking at me for a moment.

"I'll see you later, Ellie." Before walking away.

"You too." I said as I pull away from Eric, crossing my arms at him.

"Are you okay? Are you fine?" He asked but shit, I wasn't.

"No, what the fuck was that?! You kissed me and say that I'm yours! Care to explain that?!" I bitched at him but he smirked at me. Was it not a big deal with him?

"Because you are. So, babe. Can we go somewhere else?" He asked as he gaze from head to toe than back at my face. "You're so fucking gorgeous with that dress. I bet you look even more without it."

"Whoa, not before I get my answer- wait! What do mean by that?" I asked. My god, this guy is making my head spin.

"Hmmm. In my apartment. And yes, I would love to see you naked and lay my fingers on you." He said while nibbling his lower lips. Shit, what is he doing to me right now?

"Okay, stop. Stop talking things you don't know what you're talking about, Eric. If you want to stay friends, cut that shit out." I scolded him.

"I don't want to be friends with you anymore, Ellie. I want to be your man; I mean boyfriend as you call it. I-I don't care if Seth is your brother or your friends with Four. As long as I'm with you." Holy. Shit! Did I hear that right? He wants to be my boyfriend? After everything he has done to me?

"Are. You. Serious? Clearly, you're an instructor. Not to mention, a leader here. I'm still an initiate. Isn't that not allowed? If this gets out, others might think I'm passing because of you. And I don't want to put that on you. I'm sorry." Okay, it's official. I want to be with him more than anything in the world. Minus the fact he almost raped me but he was drunk at that time.

He lifts his head and looks directly in my eyes. He looked pitiful. Pleading. "I don't care what might others say. As long as I have you. I was always jealous when I see you with others. Like Peter, Zeke, Al, Four, even Ryan. I only want for you is to be with me. I like you, no cross that, I love you, Ellie." He said, sincerely and kinda hurt.

"Why me? Out of all the girls you can have, why me?" I asked.

"You're different from the other girls I met before. You're sassy, badass, beautiful. Not like the other girls here in Dauntless. You always mesmerized me in any way possible. You always make me smile when I'm with you. Even when I'm thinking about you. There's something about you that made me drawn to you. Shit, I can't stop thinking about you when jacking off." Whoa, okay then. I didn't know I have this effect on him until now.

"Well...we can keep it a secret until after initiation when you blurted out that I'm yours. I bet that would be funny. You can tell the whole world that I'm your girlfriend." I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Really? I will scream it out that you're my girl. We can pretend to hate each other but in the dark, can I court you? Like eat together at breakfast through dinner? Maybe have a nice talk at my apartment. Thought I really wanted to do something more than talking." He said, excitedly at me.

"Alright... but, we can do something else right now by leaving." I smirked as I pull away and begin walking away.

"You don't mean-" "Yeah, but please be gentle. I'm a virgin and never done this before. And don't treat me like a one night stand." I stated.

He instantly picked me and said, "Never. I love you too much to treat you like that."

"Good. Because I want to give you a private dance show." I smirked.

"The things you do to me! You better show me what you got." He growled in my ear.

I giggled as he carried me out of the party as I lay on his chest as we ignoring those who were looking at us while the rest went back to dancing and drinking. Maybe this could work out....at least he knows how guilty he felt for raping me unlike Hardin but I think I'm falling in love in him. Despite everything he's done, I can't help but love him. I just can't help it.