les sequelles - Eric Coulter 1

16. Promise

You ran up the stairs of Candor, your lungs your burning and legs aching. But the image of Eric's dead body made you stronger enough to continue.

While you were an initiate, you had fallen head over heels for Eric. Sure, he was no prince charming, but you didn't care, he showed you a side of him no one else knew.

After you became an official member ranking first ( thanks to a certain leader), you had became secretly a couple, as you knew your brother, Four, wouldn't accept it. When the war against divergents started, you sided with your brother and Tris, much to your boyfriend's dismay, separating you both.

You thought you wouldn't see him again, but alas, destiny wanted you to reunite again, but you had wished you didn't have to meet in this conditions.

When Uriah had told you they had imprisoned the Dauntless attackers, something turned upside down on you, and here you were now, opening the door silently to where your brother was interrogating Eric.

You stood behind Tris, trying to not be seen by your brother nor your boyfriend.

-You think she's safe now? You're wrong-You sighed at Eric's cocky attitude. Damn him and his pride! - Jeanine's never gonna stop searching for you.

-Why? What does she want with her? Tell me- Demanded Tobias, anger in his eyes. You started to sweat, as you knew what your brother was capable of.

- Look, all I know is she's exactly what Jeanine needs. She's the perfect subject.

At Eric's answer, Tobias readied his gun, pointing at Eric's head.

-Was that supposed to scare me?

Why do you have to be so full of yourself Eric!

-You're responsible for the death of hundreds of people. You know the punishment for that.

-Listen... I've found a way to live with the blood on my hands. But can you?- At that moment you knew you had to act.

As Tobias was about to pull the trigger, you jumped in between of them, hugging Eric's stiff figure.

-What are...Wait, (Y/N)?-Eric asked, surprised and relieved you were okay.

-Eric...-You sighed, hugging him tighter, letting your tears blossom.

-(Y/N), get away from him...-Interrupted Tobias, with a warning tone.

-If you are going to kill him-You started, turning at him-You will have to kill me too.

-(Y/N), Move.

-I won't, I will not let you kill the one I love-You said, looking at your brother's expression which changed from angry to surprised, then to disgusted.

Everyone gasped at the confession, even Tobias had his mouth agape a little bit

-How long have you been together?-He asked Eric, his eyes softening briefly.

-Since half initiation, I didn't know why everyone was so terrified of him, but once I got to know him, I discovered that the cold attitude is a wall to the real man he is, a nice man...

-(Y/N)...-Eric sighed, tears threatening to fall from his eyes.

Tobias's eyes softened as he watched his sister kiss with passion the one she loved. He lowered his gun and advanced towards Eric.

-You hurt in any way, you are dead. Remind that-Said to Eric, untying him.

-I swear, Four, it's never going to happen- Said Eric, pecking your lips.

-So...It could be said that you are on our side, right?-You asked, tilting your head to the side.

Eric, nodded, kissing your forehead.

After Eric joined the Divergent rebels, you went to a balcony to steady your breath.

-It was really brave what you did back there-Eric's voice startled you

-Well, I'm a Dauntless, after all. I couldn't imagine living without you-You smiled, but put a serious face afterwards -I'm afraid that Jeanine will be after you when the news arrive-You said, taking his hand.

-I know I"ll be in trouble, but I am not afraid of it-Eric smiled, not a smirk, but a real smile.

-Why so?-You asked, looking him in the eyes

-Because I am with you, and when we are together, we are unstoppable.

After that, he pulled into a hug. A hug that meant a promise , a promise that not even the most powerful beings in the Earth could break, and because of this, lasted forever.

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