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Chapter 33

When we get to the parlor, I see Tris helping out inside. The parlor is dark, and unique designs line the walls. The chairs look similar to the ones in the aptitude testing rooms, in the middle of the parlor. Next to them are small tables with needles and ink on them. I take in a breath, and I think even Dean is nervous.

"Do you guys know what your gonna get?" Shauna asks

"Have any ideas?" I ask everyone

"Umm.." Shauna says, looking down "Do you want to get any faction symbols?"

"Not really. Maybe eventually but not for my first" I say

"Ok, where do you want to get it? Bones hurt more" Uriah says

"I don't know I was thinking my arm, collar bone, or ankle," I say

"Ro's getting a tattoo?" Tris says, coming over to us

"It's for a challenge. Dean's getting one too" I say

"Where did you want to get it?" Tris asks

"Arm, collar bone, or ankle," I say "Not sure though"

"Hm, well it depends on what design you get," Tris says

"How about a Rose?" Marlene says. We all turn to her and she says "What? Her names Rose, right?"

"I like that," I say smiling at her "Ok, Dean, your turn?" I ask

"I'll get the Dauntless symbol," he says

"Ok, Tori can do it for you guys. I just help out" Tris says

A girl, that looks a few years older than Tobias walks over. She had a white hawk with red eyes tattooed on her neck and straight black hair.

"Hi," she says smiling. Her eyes crinkle when she smiles, and she's nice but has a tough feeling to her.

"Hey," I say back smiling

"You two are the ones getting tattoos?" She points at Dean and me

We nod and she says "Ok, you can go first" she points at me.

"Thanks," I say

"Anything for Four's little sister," Tori says

"How did you-" I begin to say

"I can see the resemblance," She says "And he had a nervous look on his face when I asked if your getting a tattoo" she smiles

I laugh a little and she leads me over to the chair.

"Ok, what did you want to get?" she asks

"A rose, not too big, by my collar bone," I say

"Got it," she says

Everyone is standing around me and Dean says "Remember, you cry and you lose"

"Yes, I'm aware thank you" I reply coldly

Tori touches the needle to my skin near my collar bone, and I grit my teeth. The thought of a needle entering my skin over and over again terrifies me.

"Hey, Tori?" Tobias says

"Hm?" She says keeping her gaze on the tattoo

"Mind putting a 4 in there for me?" Tobias says

"haha sure," Tori says

"I hate you," I say glaring at Tobias

"Hey, at least now I'll be with you everywhere you go," Tobias says

"Oh please, it's harder to get rid of you then to have you there," I say jokingly

"Hey Tori, how about you sink that needle a little deeper," Tobias says

I roll my eyes and continue to grit my teeth while the needle moves. I feel my eyes beginning to get glossy, and of course, Dean has to say something about it.

"Hm, looks like the Stiffs about to start crying," Dean says

I look up and wait for the water piling up under my eyes to go away. Eventually, it does, and then it's over.

"Ok, there we go. A rose with the number 4 in it" Tori says

I look down and I see a small rose, directly under my collar bone, with a small 4 in it.

"I love it. Thanks, Tori" I say

"No problem kid," Tori says "Your turn smart mouth," She says to Dean

He walks over and sits on the chair and Tori asks him where he wants it.

"On the inside of my arm," Dean says pointing.

"Ok," Tori says, starting to draw the Dauntless Symbol.

Katherine and Jake look at the rose on my collarbone and Katherine says "It looks nice"

"Ya, I think the 4 adds a good touch," I say looking at Tobias

He tousles my hair jokingly and smiles.

"Ok Ro, now we just need to get matching tattoos," Jake says laughing

"Easy there bud," Tobias says, keeping his daze on Dean getting his tattoo. I smile and raise my eyebrows at Jake and he laughs. I look over at Dean and notice his face if kind of red and his eyes are glossy. Then a tear drops down his cheek and he shuts his eyes tightly to keep another from falling.

I smile and say "Looks like I won, smart mouth"

Dean just scoffs and I walk back to where Jake and Katherine are. We wait until Dean is done and then we all walk to the Dining hall together. Tobias goes over to their table with everyone, and we sit where we normally do. I don't get much to eat today since I'm not that hungry.

"So, what are we going to do today?" Jake asks

"I don't know, what should we do?" Emma asks. I notice that she and Liam have been kind of distant lately. I know they're still together, so I don't know what's wrong.

"Oh, guys I got to go. I forgot I was supposed to meet someone today" Liam says getting up.

"Oh ok. I'll see you later?" Emma asks softly

"Yeah, sure," Liam says quickly. He leaves the cafeteria in a rush and I look at Jake. He's just as confused. I look over at Emma and she has her elbow propped on the table, leaning her head against it.

"You ok, Em?" I ask

"Yeah, I'm fine," She says, giving a small smile. She's not fine.

Everyone notices it and goes kind of quiet so Jake says "How about we all just walk around the compound?"

Everyone nods and we all get up and put our trays away. We start by going to the pit and just walking around the corridors trying not to get lost. We eventually make it to the chasm 30 minutes later and stand by the railing. I turn and I see Liam. He's with a couple of guys and a few girls, but he has his arm around a girl's shoulders. He then kisses her on the head and laughs at a joke someone made.

I turn back around and nudge Jake with my elbow lightly. He looks at me, and I point to Liam with my head. He checks behind him and turns back taking in a deep breath. Emma is still facing forward, smiling, and talking to Katherine. I get Jonathan's attention and do the same thing I did with Jake. He turns back wide-eyed and looks down. He gives me a look saying what do we do?.

"Tell Katherine" I mouth

He nudges Katherine and she looks at what's going on. She turns back and mouths Oh my god.

"Do we tell her?" I mouth

Katherine makes a look on her face saying she's not sure. For one, we want to tell Emma so she knows and we're not lying to her, but we also don't want her to get hurt. I guess the first one matters most.

"Emma?" I ask

"Ya?" She responds smiling. I can't do this she's just too sweet.

"I can't," I say closing my eyes "Katherine will say it"

Katherine gives me a look saying Why would you do that? She then turns to Emma.

"Emma," Katherine says slowly. Emma looks confused now "Look behind us"

Emma turns to look, and her face goes blank. We all turn and see Liam hugging the same girl. I realize I recognize her from school. She's a year older than us and was a Dauntless-Born.

"You know what?" Emma says "I should've known".

"Emma-" I begin to say.

"Don't," Emma says.

I stop and turn back to the railing. I expect her to go and say something but she doesn't. But I know when she does... It won't be good.

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