Cutting through Stone

C H A P T E R 8

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Jane's Pov

    Once Eric and I returned to the Dauntless compound, we split up. I went to Max's office and did everything Eric told me to do. I had just finished packing my bag and just like he said, Eric was at my front door.

    As soon as I opened the door, Eric grabbed my wrist, closed the door and began dragging me down the hall. "Eric! You turd, I can walk on my own!" I tried pulling out of his grasp but he was too strong. Eric looked back at me over his shoulder then faced front again. His face was nervous, worried, scared maybe? Whatever it was, I didn't like it.

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    After some time, Eric and I arrived at another apartment door. Eric hesitated before knocking. I stood there studying the side of Eric's face and he refused to acknowledge my staring. I could hear footsteps and mumbling from the other side of the door. As the sounds came closer, Eric's hand held mine tighter and I noticed that his palm became sweaty. The door finally opened, only to be greeted by an equally nervous Tris. With just a nod of her head, Tris stood to the side and opened the door wide enough for Eric and I to enter.

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    Its been almost an hour since Eric and I came over to Tris and Four's apartment and all I've done was sit on the couch as the huddled and mumbled to themselves, occasionally glancing over at me. I can't take this anymore! "Will somebody please just tell me what's going on for fuck's sake!" I stood from the couch and crossed my arms across my chest as I glared directly at Eric. They all had stopped talking at my sudden outburst and simply looked from me, to each other then back at me. After a few seconds of silence, Tris stepped forward and spoke,"Four and I are leaving Dauntless, and you're coming with us." I took a step back and let my arms fall to my side,"What're you tal-" My voice cut short as I looked at Eric. His face was solemn, he agreed to this. "Eric, she can't be serious...Can she?" I stepped toward Eric and he came the rest of the way, cupping my face in his hands. "Jane, please, just-just trust me, ok?"

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    "We'll leave when Eric gives us the signal. Jane, you'll come with us and we'll meet up with Eric later." I nod my head in understanding as I tightened my grip on Eric's hand. Tris and Four were explaining the plan to me. Apparently, Jeanine planned to overthrow the Abnegation in order to take control and Dauntless is helping. I mean, I knew Jeanine was creepy but I didn't know she was bat shit crazy. Since Eric is better trusted by Max, He has to stay and help out. I'm still a newbie so I've been left out of all the plans Max has been making. If Eric were to leave with us, it would cause suspicion and put us all in danger.

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    After our meeting with Tris and Four, Eric and I went back to his apartment. We were cuddling in silence. My head was spinning after everything we talked about with Tris and Four. A part of me was seriously hoping that this was all just a bad dream.

    "Jane?" Eric's chest vibrated slightly as he spoke. "Yeah?" I looked up at him as he was already looking down at me. Eric stared at me for what felt like a long time before pressing his lips to mine instead of speaking. I automatically kissed back and moved my hand to his cheek. Eric swiped his tongue against my bottom lip and I parted mine, giving him access. Before long the kiss grew heated and Eric pulled me up to straddle him. We pulled apart to breathe and Eric instantly pulled me down so he could kiss my neck. I moved my hair onto the opposite shoulder and placed my head into the crook of Eric's neck. Eric transitioned from gentle pecks to rough nips and sucking on my neck, definitely leaving marks. I couldn't help but moan when Eric had found my sweet spot. Eric's hands moved from the small of my back to my butt, kneading both cheeks. I ran my hands down Eric's chest sliding them under his shirt and feeling his toned muscles. Without warning, Eric flipped us over, placing his hands on either side of my head. He kissed me again with more passion than before. My head was already spinning from all the plans earlier but his lips drove me insane.

    Before long, Eric's shirt was gone and his pants, unbuttoned, hung low on his hips. Many times, Eric's hands had slid up or down to the hem of my shirt but each time he retreated. I hadn't really thought about it until now but I wasn't scared anymore. I had let Eric go this far and only thing that made my heart race was his body against mine, not my fears. I pulled away from the kiss, making Eric pause. He looked at me with worry in his eyes,"Jane, do you- did I go to fa-" he sighed,"Should I stop?" The softness and care in Eric's eyes made my heart swell. If I wasn't so distracted by having him between my legs shirtless, I'd cry. I wrapped my arms around Eric's neck,"Yes..."

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