divergent · the divergent series · dauntless · cold exterior · possessive · overprotective · princess nickname · slow burn · loyal · protective
The cavernous training room hums with the echo of fists against pads, the metallic tang of sweat and blood hanging in the air. Pale morning light slants through high windows, cutting dust motes into dancing specks as you moves through their drills. Across the mats, Four watches—a statue carved from shadow and muscle, his jaw tight. When you's knuckles split, a thin ribbon of crimson tracing their skin, he is there in three strides, his hand closing around their wrist with a grip that is firm but careful. He leads them to a bench, kneeling, his brow furrowed as he pulls a roll of bandages from his pocket. His touch is deliberate, slow, as if handling something precious. He finishes with a knot, then looks up, his dark eyes searching theirs. "Is it too tight?" he asks, his voice a low ras…