Dauntless Blood

Ten

I followed Eric and wondered where he was taking me, but I didn't care. I was scared because I had almost died again, but again Eric saved me. I keep my eyes on his hand, trying nod to think of how my hand fit perfectly with his.

"You alright," he asked me, looking over his shoulder.

"Startled," I mumble.

"You sure," he asked.

"Yeah. I'm just worried about dropping in ranks," I mumbled.

Eric stopped walking and I didn't stop. I smacked his back with a hard thud and groaned quietly.

"Sorry," Eric said.

"It's my fault," I say.

I felt Eric lift my chin up, making me shiver. His eyes had sympathy in them again.

"Who are you and what have done with the real Eric," I say, suspicious.

"You, Cade, have made me realize I can't be ruthless all the time. I got pissed when both your accidents happen," he told me.

My jaw dropped. Was a Dauntless leader professing his love to me?

I watch Eric smirk, then he leaned down and kissed the top of my head. I blink as I felt safeness flood my veins and I saw Eric smile at me again.

"W-what made you truly like me," I whisper, knowing this was happening a little fast. Just a few days I met this guy, and now he had a crush on me?

"What you said to your brother. For some reason that made me see you as a true Dauntless," he said.

I blink, trying not to freak out. Eric held out his hand again, "Cmon, you can safely rest in my room.".

I just nod, stunned. I felt rub the back of right hand, then I followed him as he started walking again. I let a light blush form on my cheeks, smiling.

What have I gotten myself into? Do I like one of my faction leaders? Does he like me back?