Let Me In

Chapter 6 - Bulls Eye

To say the confrontation with the leaders left me feeling uneasy is an understatement. No one really knew I was adopted except for my friends and my parents themselves, although I don't look like my parents, people back in amity were too nice to bring up such touchy and personal subject. This is obviously not the case with Jeanine. After all Erudite only cares about the hard cold facts, and disregards each individual's feelings. 

I hurriedly eat my breakfast without tasting the food, picking up small pieces off the banana muffin while ignoring my best friends' looks of concern. Somehow people found out Max wanted to see me and a rumor got out that I was present when Jerry was killed. Jac, Caroline and Rose knew the truth since they were partly responsible for keeping me out until such a late hour, however that didn't stop the curious and even suspicious looks I am receiving from other members. It bothers me that on my second day here there are already rumors about me from my own faction but I am simply too caught up in Jeanine's question to care. 

'I have really under estimated you, little Amity.' A nasty voice interrupts me from my own thoughts. I turn around to face Peter and his little friends.

'Who knew a little girl from Amity can cause so much trouble.' One of his friends -Molly- taunted.

The dining hall seems to be quieter than usual, everyone curious to see how I will respond to their unspoken accusation. They think I'm responsible for Jerry's death. 

'I suggest you shut it before that big mouth of yours gets you in any more trouble.' Jac retorted. Molly and Drew seems taken aback, however the sly grin on Peter's face did not lessen one bit. Jac seem to notice it too because her hand balls together and her back straightens up, preparing to teach Peter a lesson. I couldn't let that happen, although it's not against the rules to fight an initiate, it's still looked down upon. Someone stronger and older bullying the weak is a characteristic of a coward. 

'What are you trying to say? Peter.' I spit out the last word. 

'Nothing, just wondering where you were last night and why you came in late.' Almost everyone's attention is on us now. 'You seem to be back around the same time Jerry went missing.' The tension in the dining hall is becoming unbearable. The piercing glares from the table in the far corner makes my palm sweat. One particular sharp glare on the table, whom I recognize as the girl crying earlier on next to Jerry's body, make me feel grateful that looks can't kill. Great, now I have Jerry's friends after me as well.

'Are you implying that I killed him?' I questioned darkly. Peter's grin widens.

'If the shoe fits, wear it.' 

'I hope you have enough evidence for your accusations, initiate.' A deep voice spoke up from behind me. A shiver went down my spine and I didn't need to turn around to see who it is. Apparently I am not the only one to feel nervous, Peter clearly did not expect Eric to speak up. Molly and Drew slowly retrieves back to their table leaving Peter alone to face the most feared dauntless leader.

'I, I-'. Peter begin to stutter but Eric cut him off. 

'Because I was there too, so with your theories should I be responsible for Jerry's suicide as well?' Eric's tone is surprisingly calm, however the calmness did not hide the dangerous threat behind it. Peter was left completely speechless, I hold my breath as Eric lean in slowly to Peter. 'If I see you make a scene about this issue again initiate, it will be you down there next time. Understood?'. He is so quiet that only Peter and I can hear, but the promise in his voice was loud and clear. Peter quickly nods his head and scampers off with Molly and Drew following closely behind. 

'Thanks...' I turn around to thank him but he simply give me a cold glare and stomps back to his table, leaving me feeling embarrassed and confused.