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5: The Fights

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I wake up to another clash of loud pans.

Ugh today will be my turn to fight. I'm going against Jason. I was weak against him so I would be knocked out the first minute.

"You'll be fine." Matt said after I changed. "Remember, before he punches, he takes a step. When he's off guard, kick or punch, okay?"

"Okay. Thanks for the advice Matt." I say and sigh. My head has been literally over thinking and it's just that everything seems so complicated right now.

"No problem Juliet." He smiles and says.

"You have a really nice smile Matt." I say and cover my mouth quickly. Well shit, I wasn't supposed to say that.

"Haha thanks Juliet. There's no need to be embarrassed about it, it was a compliment." He says and puts his hands in his pockets.

"Ha true. Do you think I'm going to make it through?"

"Yes definitely. You have a lot of potential for being Dauntless. You just have to apply yourself I guess."

"Oh. I'm not even strong enough to be Dauntless though."

"Braveness does not apply to how strong you are. It's kind of like selflessness. Sometimes in order to be brave, you have to think of others. For example, look at our police officers. They protect us. They protect themselves as well but they're protecting everyone in Chicago."

"That's true. I guess selflessness and bravery are the same." I say as we walk into the initiation test room. Jacob was stretching and flexing, probably showing off.

"Hey Juliet!" Piper says. Shawn and her were practicing. They seemed to be getting along well.

I walked over to them and wave at Shawn. He smiles and grabs his water bottle. He takes a sip of water and sits down.

Piper and I walk next to Shawn and sit next to him. Shawn pulls his arm around me and Piper and smiles.

"So how's life my people?" He says.

I look over to see Matt and he sees Shawn's arm around me. He frowns in disapproval. He's jealous. Wait what?

Matt is jealous. About Shawn. Is that even possible? Matt, jealous. Of my friend. First of all, why would Matt be jealous? He's my instructor. He shouldn't have feelings for me. At least that's what I think.

"Alright initiates, everyone circle around the mat." He says clapping his hands.

Everyone circles around.

"The first fight will start in a few minutes. Juliet, Jason please step onto the mat." Matt says. We take a step onto the mat and stand, looking at each other.

"Good luck Candor. You're going to need it." Jason says. I roll my eyes.

Matt mouths "remember what I told you." And I nod.

"Remember, before he punches, he takes a step. When he's off guard, kick or punch, okay?" He said.

I keep saying it in my mind. Jake counts down from three and we start to fight. I take a few steps to the side as Jason kicks. I reach for his foot but fail.

"Come on start fighting!" Jake says. Jason nods and takes a step. This is the time. He reaches his fist out and tries to punch but misses. While he's in shock, I swung. It hits his nose and he yelps in pain. Everyone laughs and smirks at him. He blushes in embarrassment and scowls. "You're gunna pay Candor." He says as he wipes the blood away from his nose.

He spits and I find another chance. I kick him on the side and punch him on the stomach. He falls to the ground and coughs. Everyone screams with excitement. I smile and kick his side. I got caught off guard. He grabs my foot and trips me. I hold my hands out to catch myself and it hurts.

We fight on the ground and it actually hurts a lot to get in a fight. My nose starts to bleed. I kick Jason on the stomach and free myself from being on the ground. I laugh as I get up. Jason tries to get up but can't.

"Alright Jason, Juliet the fight is over." Matt says cautiously. He seemed almost scared. I kick and kick a little because hey lets face it, I hate the guy. I wanted to beat the shit out of him. Matt pulled me away and Jake pulled Jason away. Jake sent Jason to the infirmary because he was loosing a lot of blood. Oh well.

"Are you okay?" Matt asked, worried. Hah wow he's actually worried. I don't know why but I've been getting feelings for him. And a lot. My heart flutters when he puts his arm around me.

"Yeah." I say. "I'm fine."