Faction before blood.

“You won," Four mutters. "Stop." I wipe the sweat from my forehead. He stares at…”

“I'm surprised you know that," I say quietly, " since you left halfway through m…”

“I might be in love with you." He smiles a little. "I'm waiting until I'm sure t…”

“I wish I felt like crying, because tears might bring a sense of release, but I …”