Second Chance

Chapter 4

"We are jumping on again. So be ready." Chris said. Then the train came, and we ran after it. Chris got on quickly. Of course, she did. She has been doing this for years. I had a trouble. I grabbed the handle and swung but couldn't get my leg up there. I felt a pair of hands helping me in. I looked up to see Four.

"Thanks," I said. Four still holding me. I looked into his eyes and saw a mystery to be cracked. He had me for a while until we both heard a cough and looked at Chris.

"Yeah, I am still here. I think she is good, Four." Chris said with a smirk on her face.

"Right." He said, letting me go. Then he walked away to another car without another word.

"Okay, there was such a connection between you two. It was like you just were lost in each other." Chris said.

"Yeah. Whatever you say." I said. But I couldn't shake the feeling of his touch. It felt right. I know that sounds weird, but it was like his hands were meant to hold me. It was like I found my other half just by one touch.

"Earth to Tris. You still there." Chris said to me.

"Yeah, I am here. What?" I asked, looking at her.

"You were like in deep thought. What were you thinking about?" She asked me. I looked out of the car at the other factions we passed.

"Just was thinking about the school year and if I was going to get a tutor." I said to her. I lied to her but was not ready to admit I liked him. I don't know if I like him. Now, I am lying to myself.

"No, you were not. I know you are lying. But if you won't tell me now. I will just get it out of you later." She said. Then we saw the school. "Remember to jump." Chris said and jumped out of the car. I followed her. I landed on my side. Chris put her hand out to me for help. I am so lucky that nothing has come back out of my backpack.

We walked the rest of the way. It was not a long walk. Four was walking in front of us. What is he hiding? Looking into his eyes, I saw a wall hiding his soul. What is he trying to protect? I have all these questions, and no one knows anything about him. But he knows everything about everyone else.

"I am so nervous." I said to Chris.

"Don't worry. I am here for you." She said.

"Okay. So what are you showing me first?" I asked her.

"The shortcuts." She said, taking me down the hallways. She showed me all these shortcuts to get to my classes more efficiently and quickly. Then we walked to the library.

"What are we doing here?" I asked her. I am not saying that I hate being at the library. I love to read. But not as much as my brother.

"To talk to one of the coolest people at this school." She walked into the library. I followed right behind her. We walked up to an older woman. She had her brown hair into a perfect bun. The bun now had loose hair. She was a beautiful woman. She looked so young to be a librarian. "Hi, Mrs. Lesa." Chris said to her.

"Hello, Chris. Who is this with you?" She asked her.

"This is Tris. She is new here. Tris, this is Mrs. Lesa. The coolest woman you will ever meet in this place. Also, don't let her think differently. She is older than you think." Chris said.

"Nice to meet you." Mrs. Lesa said.

"It's nice to meet you." I said to her.

"I always come here to talk to her and hang out. She is amazing." Chris said.

"Thank you, Chris. How sweet." Mrs. Lesa said. "So, what is going on with you two today?"

"Nothing." I said.