Second Chance

Chapter 6

I was bombarded by Lauren, Myra, and Chris as I headed into my bedroom. They were asking me questions all at once. I could not understand any of the questions that they were asking. I could only hear a few words that were being said. One of the words that stood out was Four.

When I heard Four's name, I remembered our first session and how his mood instantly changed. I forgot that the girls were still there until I felt a smack on my head. Lauren had thrown a pillow at my head.

"What was that for?" I asked her, confused.

"You were in LaLa Land, and we were trying to get your attention. What were you thinking about?" Lauren asked.

"It's more like, who were you thinking about?" Chris spoke up.

I did not say anything. The girls started to laugh at me. I did not know what to say. Was it that easy to understand what I was thinking, or, as Chris noted, who I was thinking about? He is a mystery to me, and I feel like I know something he does not want me to know.

"I have no idea what you are talking about, Chris." I tried to play it off.

"Sure you don't. Anyways, how was your lesson with Four?" Chris asked.

"It was alright. He just showed me some fighting techniques. There were not many things to do." I stated.

"What did you two talk about?" Myra asked.

"Nothing. He just told me what I had to do, and we stayed quiet the rest of the time."

But we did talk at the end, and I know I might have messed it up. I don't think he will help out after today. I am going to have to learn on my own now. Was I that bad, or was I just being mean? If I was, I would work much harder to show him wrong.

"What's wrong, Tris? You have this look like you did something wrong." Lauren asked.

"It's nothing.... I just remembered something about practice." I said.

"No, something is bothering you. What is it? Did Four do something that made you upset?" Myra asked.

"Not really. It was more my fault. But I don't think he will train me after today."

I started looking out the door from our room. You could hear all the noise from the Pit. I got up and walked to stand by my room door. I looked down to see Four standing there, away from everyone. He was staring at my room, but he looked away quickly.

I looked up and caught her eyes staring at mine. I quickly looked away and saw that Edward was coming toward me. I knew I could talk to him, and he would be truthful. He knew me when I was weak. He gave me a look and asked,

"Are you alright, Four? You don't seem like yourself today."

"I don't know Eddie." I said with a sigh.

"Eddie?" Edward looked at me, confused.

I just shrugged and said,

"Thought I just try it out. What, you don't like the nickname Eddie?"

"Since when do you give nicknames?" Edward asked.

"I don't know. I am just trying to get my mind off things." I just sighed and looked back up toward the dorms.

Edward looked up to see what I was looking at and saw the girls coming out of Chris and Tris' room. He gave me an 'oh, I see' look and patted my back.

"So, what does the Stiff have anything to do with your mood changes?" Edward asked, smiling at me.

"What are you talking about? Stiff has nothing to do with this." I quickly said.

But I think I was just trying to fool myself. Of course, this has everything to do with Tris. I was unsure of myself around her. I don't want her to remember me or anything. She thinks she does not know me. I am just the loner bad boy who wants nothing to do with anyone.