Prove It - Ch 30

Prove It - A Divergent Retelling

Chapter 30
Pairings: Eric/Tris Prior, Tris Prior & Christina
Rating: T
Warnings: No New Tags

Everyone gathered in the cafeteria. The kitchen had been closed for at least an hour, so the only Dauntless around were from our group and a few scattered second shifters on an early break. Lauren wrangled some of them to leave, but the remainder were stubborn and unwilling to leave their coffee just because she asked.

I’d passed Marlene off to Lynn and Uriah after we’d reported what happened. They were standing in a human wall, one each to the side of Marlene, as though that would deter any further danger. I rubbed my shoulders, feeling a distinct tinge of loneliness. Where had been my show of support after Molly attacked me? I’d been left to the infirmary, quite literally left behind as the rest had planned to go to the stupid paintball match.

It was a stupid feeling to get wrapped up in during this moment. Still, I levered a dull glare at Will and Christina as they clustered together murmuring. No one quite knew what to think of what was happening. No clear consensus had been formed.

Four arrived last, bringing with him the last two straggler Dauntless-born along with Al. Wide-eyed and shaking, Al skittered to join me. “Something happened?” he pressed.

“Yeah,” I replied flatly. He’d find out in a minute anyways as Four and Lauren wrapped up their hushed conversation. There was plenty of head shaking, urgent pointing, and veiled glances at both myself and Marlene. I sighed and tried to remain unfazed. I think at best I managed irritated.

The Beginning