Be Brave

Chapter Twenty Two

EDITED*17/03/16
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I was currently at a small coffee shop near my house drinking an ice cap by myself. After I had seen Luke I had grabbed my things and just ran. I didn't listen to the countless calls I got from Four and Shauna. All I knew was that I needed to get out of there. Fast! I know I'll have a lot of explaining to do when I see them at school but I was more worried about what to say when I got back to the Eatons. Specifically Four. I pushed those thoughts to the back of my head. I didn't want to be thinking about that right now.

I look outside to see the sun has already set making the sky a purplely- blue colour. It was quite beautiful and very peaceful. It was like all my problems vanished and I smiled at my sudden change of mood. I was happy.

"Is there anything else I can get for you hun?"

I turned around to see a woman, probably in her mid-fifties, with an apron on and a notepad in hand. She was pretty. Dirty blond hair pulled back into a ponytail, and a genuine smile on her small lips. She was short but stood tall and confident.

"Oh uhm no thanks. I'm alright for now" I say giving her a small smile and picking up my ice cap in my hands.

"Well if you change your mind let me know" she says smiling and giving me a small nod.

I nod my head and smile at her. She smiles one last time and then walks over to another table picking up what's been left on it.

I turn back to look outside and see that the once light purple that was there has turned into a darker shade making everything look much darker outside. I check my phone ignoring all the calls and messages I have from people and read the time. 10:46pm. I decide to head home not wanting to be out any later on my own.

After all, my parents are probably worried sick about me. And on top of that, its gone dark outside too. I also hadn't changed since I left the carnival so I was still in those same clothes which didn't exactly make me feel safe.

I picked up my phone and my practically empty ice cap and got out of the booth. I tossed my drink in the garbage can before heading towards the door. I say a quick thank you and goodnight to the woman before walking out the door and starting my walk towards the Eatons. It's only about a five minute walk as I had planned on just going there in the first place after the carnival but decided to take a detour after seeing this small coffee shop.

The weather has gotten a bit cooler but nothing I can't handle. As I turn on to the Eatons street I can already spot their house. Glancing down at my phone which is clutched in my hand, it reads 11:03pm. I didn't realize I had been walking that slow. When I finally arrived in front of the house I took out my key and quietly opened the door letting myself in and shutting it after.

The lights were off letting me know they were all probably in bed. Wow what lovely parents I have. Couldn't even make sure their daughter is okay. I slowly crept up the stairs not wanting to wake anyone up. Once I reach my room, I close the door behind me and lock it letting out a small breathe and relax. I flick the light on and turn around from the closed door.

There on my bed was Four holding a sleeping Chloe to his bare chest. I would have screamed if it weren't for how peaceful they looked laying on my bed, both their eyes closed. Peaceful.

I dimmed the light down so I wouldn't wake them but just enough so I could see. I walked into my closet and changed into a pair of shorts and a tank top. I tied my hair into a messy bun as I walked into my bathroom to brush my teeth. When I came out I came face to face with a slightly tired looking Four. He was staring straight at me still holding Chloe in his arms.

"Where have you been?"

"Just...out" I say quietly not wanting to talk about any of this right now. I honestly just wanted to go sleep. I was exhausted from today.

"I told your parents you might be staying at Shauna's but if not that she would drop you here"

"Oh...thank you"

Well that explains why my parents aren't freaking out right now. I stand there for a couple more minutes not really knowing what to do. I could sense Four wanted an explaination but was holding back.

I hear him sigh and then "come here".

I slowly walk over after switching the lights off and climb under the covers. The moment my head hits the pillow, a small yawn escapes my lips. He extends one of his arms and wraps it around my waist pulling me to his side. I tense up at first but slowly relax after resting my head on his shoulder and wrapping my arms around him and Chloe.

I'm already drifting off to sleep from the warmth and comfort radiating off him and before my eye lids close for the rest of the night, I hear him whisper so quietly I nearly missed it

"What are you doing to me Tris Prior?"

And just like that I'm brought into the world of good dreams.
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