Cold

Dark Past

I didn't have time to think what to do.

A few seconds later an angry Tobias stormed in followed by Christina and Tris.
Neither of them looked at me.

The people in the tattoo parole turned their attention to us,looking from Tobias to Eric who looked like he would attack my brother any minute.

"Adelane" Tobias's voice was shaky from anger "I've told you..I've told you to stay away from him..and you just ignored me." he pointed a finger towards Eric.

He didn't wait for my response and I was too busy glaring at Tris who wouldn't lift her head to look at me.

Tobias walked towards Eric,who didn't seem intimitated at all but rather amused at the situation.

"I can easily ruin your career as a leader you know.I wanted one thing Eric.One thing.Stay away from my sister."Tobias grabbed Eric's shirt and Eric let out a low growl.

"Tobias stop!" I yelled.

They both ignored me.
"You think you can affect me by any way Four?Try and throw your accusations at me.No one will butter an eye."He let out a laugh.

"What if I showed them proof Eric?Huh?You and Adelane in your room in the middle of the night?" Tobias's voice was threatening to break.His hands grabbed tighter at Eric's shirt.

Eric easily pushed him away,breaking contract.
"That will put Adelane to risk not me.I told you no one questions me."

"Tobias this is none of your business." I finally said catching both of their attention.

"Adelane he is a monster.You don't know the first thing about him!You don't know the things he has done,he-"

I didn't let Tobias continue.
"And I suppose you will protect me?Like you have protected me the past four years from him.?"

I instantly regretted saying that but a small part of me gained satiscaction by Tobias's hurt face.A small part of me did hate him for leaving me after all.

So I continued.
"You think I had been leaving in a perfect dream brother?Believe me I can handle Eric.You don't know what i've been through."

Tobias clenched his jaw and shook his head.
"He's using you Adelane.I don't know what lies he has fed you but when he gets what he wants from you,he will just leave."

A sob mixed with a sarcastic laugh escaped my lips.
I felt my cheeks stain with tears.

"He never told me he wanted something more Tobias and I certainly didn't think Eric was a prince." I stopped to calm myself.

Eric was watching me the whole time,his eyes void with emotion.I couldn't tell what he was thinking.

"I don't need you to protect me from bad guys anymore.I can do it myself." I said.

Tobias walked over me and took my face in his hands.
"You've been through so much.You don't have to go through more Adelane..I swear I will keep you safe.All I am asking is for you to stay away from Eric."

I closed my eyes and let more tears come.I knew Tobias was right.I wasn't afraid Eric would break my heart.I could survive that.But Eric finding out I am Divergent would literally kill me.So I didn't know why I was so determined to not listen anyone.

I pushed Tobias away.
"No one can protect me." I whispered.

"That's enough."Eric's deep voice ringed in my ears.
He grabbed my hand and I gasped at the gentleness he showed.

Eric guided me out of the pit into the dark corridors.I didn't know where we are but I could tell he was leading me to his apartment.

"Eric I am not in the mood for that." I whispered.
I really didn't want to try again with Eric at that moment.

Eric didn't respond.Instaid,he kept walking and finally reached the familiar black door.

I walked in without another protest.I felt too drained to say something.

"I don't want that from you."He spoke finally once he closed the door.

I frowned.Maybe he knows.Maybe he will kill me.

Eric walked towards me and took my face in his hands as Tobias had.
"Would you like to talk to me?About those scars?" I had never heard him talk like that.

"Can we just lay together?I'll tell you everything..but later."

He nodded instantly and took off his shirt then his shoes.
I did the same and Eric handed me one of his shirts that reached my knees.

We were lying in bed,my head rested in Eric's chest.For some reason listening to his heartbeat soothed me.It made me feel peaceful.

After a few minutes Eric spoke.
"Four has told you to stay away from me?"

I sighed deeply.
"He has."

Eric chuckled.

"Not all scars are from my father.I mean the ones in my back are but you have probably already guessed that." I whispered.

Eric waited patiently for me to continue.

"The one in my stomach are from me.When Tobias left..my father decided he wanted to have some fun with me." I whispered.

I felt Eric tense beneath me,again though he did not speak.
I didn't know if I should continue.I knew Eric for a week and I knew as a matter of fact that he would kill me without a second thought if he knew.
But I couldn't stop myself from wanting to trust him.

"He didn't take my virginity away but he found other ways to sexualy abuse me.He told me he kept the good part after the choosing ceremony." my voice came out extremely weak.I almost didn't recognize it.

"I tried to kill myself many times.In the shower but at some point he just knew and never let me bath alone."

There was silence after that.Eric kept hugging me without saying a word.A small part of me thought he may felt disgusted with me.

"Sleep Adelane." was all he said.

And after a long time I did.I slept peacefully.