Be Brave

Chapter Eighteen

EDITED*16/03/16
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It had been a four days since the fire had occurred and I had stayed home for two days not including the weekend. I had gotten pretty used to the house now. I had even discovered a nice hideaway. If I opened my window and stepped out onto the roof. I could climb up and there's a small flat roof area perfect for one person.

Today it was Monday and I've decided to go back to school. My leg is fully healed and my stomach is now just a bruise and only hurts when I apply pressure to it. My mom and I went shopping on the weekend so I have enough clothes.

As I walk out of my bathroom from the shower that I just took, I walk into my closet. It's starting to get cooler in Chicago so I put on a pair of blue denim skinny jeans, a black tank top and my black leather jacket. I put on my black converse and I put my hair up in a messy bun.

"Are you ready? We have to leave in like 5 minutes or we're going to be late" Four says as he walks into my room.

"Since when do you care about being at school on time? And it's called knocking" I respond.

"Just hurry up, I'll wait downstairs" he says.

I quickly pack my bag and head downstairs. I walk into the kitchen and say good morning to everyone.

"Tris honey, Four will be giving you a ride to school today. Your car still isn't back from the repair shop" my mother says.

"Oh okay" I say. I quickly remember that Fours family is in here and I have to be on my best behaviour. My dad does after all work with Mr.Eaton.

I wave goodbye to everyone and head to the front door where Four is waiting. He's wearing black jeans, a white shirt and his black leather jacket.

"You finally ready?" he asks.

I roll my eyes and walk past him out the door. By now I'm kind of used to his motorcycle so it doesn't take long before were on the road.

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As Four pulls into a parking spot, I could already feel everyone's eyes on us or should I say Four. To be honest I don't like attention. I prefer to be a nobody. As soon as Four helps me off his bike, I quickly take my helmet off and turn to leave.

"Why are you in such a rush, we still have 15 minutes" he states.

"I'm not in a rush, I just don't like how everyone's eyes are on us" I say back.

I turned and began walking away only to find Four by my side again. I mentally signed but continued to walk. I could see most of the girls glaring at me or whispering something to there friends. I either rolled my eyes or glared at them back.

As I walked, or should I say, as we walked down the halls, I somehow lost Four. Which didn't bother me at all, in fact I was glad he was gone because the attention was off of me now.

The morning had gone by pretty fast and I was writing a test for math when the lunch bell went. I hadn't finished yet so I stayed a bit longer. When I finished my test I handed it in and gathered all my things. It had been about 10 minutes since the lunch bell had rung and the hallways were deserted, not a single person in sight.

I slowly went to my locker enjoying the peacefulness. After placing my books and grabbing my lunch money I closed my locker.

"Ahhhh...what the hell?" I scream, startled at the boy leaning against the locker beside mine.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you" he apologizes but I hear no sympathy in his voice.

"Who are you?" I ask.