Shadows

Chapter Four

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Chapter Four

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I think it's time I tell you another rule, one about being into someone that is a non-tat when you are a tat.

Rule number 5: Tats are not allowed to fall in love with Non-Tats, those who do will be executed without trial.

And that's where my newest problem comes in.

Remember Lauren? The girl that helped me? Yeah, she's a non-tat and I've had a crush on her since we were younger. Even if I never actually knew her name.

I can't be with her because I'm a Tat, I'll be executed.

"Hey, have you thought about what I told you?" Leslie asks as I slowly make my way downstairs on crutches.

It's been about a week since everything and the council has rule that of you're the one that gets beat you recieve a week off school but still have to finish the homework.

"What? The rebellion? No. I've had too much homework." I said.

"I need an answer soon, because once you're healed we need to train you to fight." Leslie says immediately.

"Fight!" I looked at her in horror.

Rolling her eyes, Leslie nods. "Come with me when you get off school."

I hesitated. "What if I don't want to?" I asked.

"Don't want to come with me or don't want to fight?" She asked in confusion.

"Both." I said.

"I can't make you come with me, but I'd like it if you would." Leslie responds before shifting slightly. "And if you don't want to fight then we have to hide you away."

"Hide me?" I asked. "Why?"

"Leslie, is Quinn still coming tonight?" Angie called from the kitchen.

"Yes mama," Leslie calls back before looking at me. "That way if it doesn't work then some of the twins survive throughout the world."

"Oh." I swallowed.

"If you come tonight, you'll see Lauren." Leslie said with a smile. She knew this would convince me.

Biting my lip, I sigh softly. "I'll come."

Leslie's smile widened. "Success!" She cheered.

"Can you take me to school now? Karla got a ride from Ariana." I mumble.

Leslie nodded. "Sure thing."

"Thanks." I mumble, shifting on the crutches.

Leslie smiled and grabbed my backpack for me.

The entire ride to school, I can't help but wonder if going tonight would be a mistake or not.

I mean, I'd get to see Lauren but what is we got caught. We'd be in deep shit.

I'm broken out of my thoughts when Austin opens the car door and takes my bag from Leslie.

"Hey Mila," sending me a soft smile.

"Hi, Austin. So how was the torture place without me?" I asked.

"Well, James got chosen for the last inspection." He responds with a shrug.

"Was it bad?" I asked.

Austin shakes his head and leads me toward our first class. "Not as bad as yours."

I sighed. "Did he suffer much?"

"Just a few broken ribs." He tells me with a frown.

"That's not too bad." I said. "I hope he's okay."

Austin just shrugs as he sits down in his chair.

I sat down beside him and took my bag, getting my notepad out.