I'm going to stop a revolution,'' I say. I turn right, and Peter follows me.
What is wrong with you?' I shake my head. 'Pull it together.' And that's what it feels like: pulling the different parts of me up and in like a shoelace. I feel suffocated, but at least I feel strong.
His fingers slide into my hair, and I hold on to his arms to stay steady as we press together like two blades at a stalemate. He is stronger than anyone I know, and warmer than anyone else realizes; h...
I just wanted to thank you' he says, his voice low.'A group of scientists told you that my genes were damaged, that there was something wrong with me - they showed you the test results that proved it....
Yeah, well, I say, I left Abnegation because I wasn't selfless enough, no matter how hard I tried to be.That's not entirely true. He smiles at me. That girl who let someone throw knives at her to spar...
She taught me all about real sacrifice. That it should be done from love... That it should be done from necessity, not without exhausting all other options. That it should be done for people who need...
One choice can transform you!
I regret... Tobias tilts his head, and sighs. I regret my choice.What Choice?Dauntless, he says. I was born Abnegation. I was planning on leaving Dauntless, and becoming factionless. But I met , and.....
She sighs, then breaks a piece off the muffin in my hand. 'Hey. There are plenty more just five feet to your right.''then you shouldn't be so concerned about losing some of yours.' she says, grinning....
Tris, Tobias says, crouching next to me. His face is pale, almost yellow.There is too much I want to say. The first thing that comes out is, Beatrice.He laughs weakly.Beatrice, he amends, and touches...
Okay. Then...I can talk. Ask me something.Okay. He laughs shakily in my ear. Why is your heart racing Tris?I cringe and say, Well, I...I barely know you. I barely know you and I'm crammed up against y...
It isn't just brave that she died for me; it is brave that she did it without announcing it, without hesitation, and without appearing to consider another option.
His eyes search the crowd until they find my face. My heartbeat lives in my throat; lives in my cheeks.I still don't understand, he says softly, how she knew that it would work.
How have I never realized before that for all the strong, kind parts of him, there are also hurting, broken parts?
He is strong, and lithe, and certain. And he is mine.
Dead people can be our heroes because they cant disappoint us later; they only improve over time, as we forget more and more about them.
Dauntless,' he says. 'I was born for Abnegation. I was planning on leaving Dauntless, and becoming factionless. But then I met her, and...I felt like maybe I could make something more of my decision.'
Caleb, I say, I love you.His eyes gleam with tear as he says, I love you, too, Beatrice.