Divergent High

Chapter 8

Kates POV 

Something was bothering my brother at school and now it's bothering me 

He wont talk to me - of coarse 

I'm so distracted by my worry that I'm not paying attention to the conversation 

My brother has always been there for me - through every screaming match, every test I got a bad result in, every exam I was nervous about 

I hate my parents fighting 

I'm annoyed that I can't help

I'm frustrated that they treated like a kid when I try 

I'm scared that dad will hit me like he hits mum 

But Tobias looks out for me so I want to look out for him 

I guess I'll just have to wait till after his football training  I decide when the bell goes 

***

I leave child care, the last class of the day,  and head to my locker 

Childcare is one of my favorite class - I love little kids and I'm thinking of studying Early Childhood and Primary teaching at Uni 

And foster dogs -  I love dogs they are so cute, loyal and affectionate. They love you with there hearts no matter what 

"Some one looks happy" Uriah says coming up behind me "Your Tobias's sister aren't you"

I groan inwardly - that is all I'm known as to people these days  t

"Yep" I answered bitterly 

"Sorry, It's Kate isn't it?" Uriah said "I know how it feels, I'm constantly refered to as Zeke's brother" 

I look at him, he's got a goofy grin on his face and is kinda cute - ok he's hot but that doesn't mean he isn't trouble. My brother hangs around with him and before that with Uriah's brother Zeke and if Uriah is anything like his brother than he definitely is trouble 

" It's so annoying right?" I ask as I unlock my locker, his is right next to mine 

"Tell me about it" Uriah said " I am tired of living in his shadow - I'm my own person"

"Exactly!" I said zipping my bag up after I grab my homework "Well I'll see you round, I've got my first debate team session" 

I started debate team because although I really want to be a teacher, I also would like to be a lawyer or politician ( I can't choose between the three!). I take politics and law at school (as well as English, Calculus, Childcare, Animal studies and Human bio) and my teacher convinced me to do it. 

"What, no way!" Uriah says "Me to"

" I didn't realize you were interested in law" I asked him as we start walking to the classroom 

"I'm not I love drama and this is a great experience" He said and I nod we will have to remember lines and present our case in front of a mock court  "what did you put your name down for"

"Witness" I answered  "I didn't want the pressure of being a barrister on top of my workload, what about you"

"Witness" He grins 

We enter the class and he slides into a seat next to me before the class begins 

"Welcome to our first session guys!" The teacher says "Behind me, on the whitboard you will see the list of roles and who will be fulfilling them this round" 

I'm a witness and so is Uriah 

"Alright in front of you are you case materials - so lets go through that" The teacher suggests 

The case is a grevious bodily harm case - we are the defence team and we are claiming self defence 

"Ok so basically a drunk  guy was flirting with you Kate and then your boyfriend, so that's you Uriah, who is drunk and grieving his missing dog  gets into an argument and punches him" The teacher explains and Uriah throws me a wink  and a smile that makes my heart stop 

Oh boy I'm not sure debate team is a good idea anymore 

***

The practice wraps up not to long after that and I start to walk to meet Tobias at his football training

"Hey Kate!" Uriah calls "Wait up!" 

"So what way are you heading" He asks when he catches up

 "To the oval" I answer  "I'm meeting up with my brother"

"Cool, I'm heading in that direction  too!" He continues "So I was wondering if you wanted to meet up after school tomorrow and we can help each other remember our statements? "

My stomach does backflips 

What is going on with me? 

Tobias has football training tonight and tomorrow and I'd rather not be at home on my own while my dad's in town so I agree 

"Awesome, catch you latter" Uriah said as he heads towards his car 

The thought of seeing him tomorrow makes me both nervous and excited 

You hardly now him Kate - calm down 

Besides its not like you like him 

I've never had many crushes let alone any boyfriends - I'd rather focus on my studies and, besides, boys are to much trouble and aren't interested in me

I'm not pretty and I don't trust easily so I guess that explains it but Uriah and I have known each other since kindergarten, we were in the same class all throughout primary school but we never really spoke 

I am shy and he has this goofy smile and magnetic personality which meant he had no problem making friends and was always popular - out of my league, not that I've ever thought about him in that way or anything. I knew better        

I'm still smilling at the idea of seeing him tommorrow when Tobias walks over 

"Someone's happy" He smiles "Whats gotten into you" He continues nudging me playfully 

"Nothing"  I say "What about you, I know something was up at break"

He sighs but answers eventually

"Tris is going to tutor me" He said and I scoff

"No way!" I say in shock "I'm sorry but she hates you, she would never agree to that"

"Well she did" He said "and it's going to be very awkward after what I did to her"

"Then make it up to her" I suggest,  he looks at me and I can see the desperation in his eyes 

"How?" He asks 

"You embarrased her publically right?" I asks and he grumbles a yes 

Its not his proudest moment and I know he regrets it everyday 

"Then embarrass yourself publicly" I suggest 

"I guess..." He said but I can tell he isn't to keen 

"Or just apologize" I offer as we pull up into the drive 

"Ok, that's what I'll do" He agrees "It will be the best apology I've given  in my life"