Board Thread:Short Stories and Fanfictions/@comment-98.110.245.86-20191129190003/@comment-98.110.245.86-20191201184548

CHAPTER 2

'''Sophie raced through the halls of Foxfire to the Healing Center. As she was running, she realized she forgot about Sandor. But she didn’t care. Keefe was more important. She rushed into the room, to find Elwin giving Keefe a lot elixirs. '''

'''“Sophie! You’re here!” Elwin exclaimed when he heard Sophie enter.'''

'''Before Sophie could respond, Keefe interrupted. “Sophie, something’s wrong. Please. Help me.”'''

'''“What happened?” Sophie said as she rushed over to Keefe. “Are you feeling okay? Are you…” It finally dawned on Sophie. She tried to swallow her bile as she asked, “You manifested another ability, right?”'''

“I think I manifested as a mesmer.” Keefe said.

'''Sophie gasped. Her hunch was right. But how did Keefe know? Did he try it on someone already? A wave of worry and panic washed over her.'''

“Did you mesmerize someone already?” Sophie asked. '''“Ro” Keefe whispered. He looked like he was about to cry. He looked just like the scared boy she had seen in him at the Exilium. “I didn’t mean to.” Keefe continued. “Ro came in really mad because I came to Loamnore. She started saying that she broke our deal, so she could dare me to do something. I knew what she was going to say, but I didn’t want to do it. I just wanted her to go away. And suddenly, she looked like she was possessed and just walked out of the room. I didn’t mean to. I swear.”'''

'''Sophie looked into his ice blue eyes, and saw a certain desperateness that she never saw in him before. She knew she couldn’t help him in this, but she knew who could.'''

“I’m getting Grady.” She said.

“Grady?” Keefe asked.

'''“Yeah. Grady. He’s a mesmer too. He’s the only one that can get you through this.”'''

'''“Yeah. I don’t think Grady is concerned about my well being Foster.”'''

'''Sophie smiled. He called her Foster. He still had that humourous and snarky side to him. “Well, I’m going to make him do it anyway.” Sophie countered. She picked her Imparter and hailed Grady. She told him to come to the Healing Center quickly. Grady, looking suspicious, said he’ll be there in ten minutes. He had to finish cleaning Verdi, the permanent T-rex resident, first. '''

“What did Lady Gisela’s note say?” Sophie asked as she turned back to Keefe.

“Nothing.” Keefe replied.

“Keefe.”

'''“Fine. She said that she would torture you if I didn’t come.”'''

“And you listened?”

'''“I wasn’t taking any chances! I couldn’t let her hurt you.”'''

'''“So, you don’t care that you could’ve gotten killed?” Sophie said angrily. She told Keefe to say at home, and avoid contact with the Neverseen. Tam had warned her TWICE that Lady Gisela wanted to kill Keefe. But Keefe never listens.'''

“You’re more important than me”

'''“No. That’s not true.”'''

'''“Yes, it is Sophie. You’re the moonlark. You’re the leader of Team Valiant. You’re special. I’m just a guy whose mom was like “Hey! Let me drink shadowflux and quintessence with my husband and let’s see what is does to our baby.” And I’m the guy who makes stupid decisions like running off to the Neverseen. I’m also the one who no one that cares about him. While you have everyone.”'''

'''Sophie reached for his hand and entwined her fingers with his. “That is not who you are, Keefe. You’re an amazing person who’s always there for his friends to make them feel better and make them laugh. I don’t care if no one else cares about you. I will always care about you. No matter what happens.” But Keefe just looked away. Sophie got on the other side of the cot, so he would look at her. “It’s true, Keefe.”'''

'''“Are you sure? You seemed really mad that I broke our promise, Foster.”'''

'''“Keefe, I really do care about you. Stop being impossible.”'''

'''“I’m glad that you do. More than you know.” He caught her gaze and her heart fluttered. Keefe leaned in a little, and Sophie had no clue why, but her traitorous body leaned in a little too. But they quickly pulled away when they heard someone clear their throat. They looked toward the door to find Grady glaring at where their hands were tangled together. '''

“What did you call for me, Sophie?” Grady asked.

'''“Um. So Keefe thinks that he manifested as a mesmer because he thinks he mesmerized Ro into leaving. And I thought you could help him, since you’re a mesmer.” Sophie explained. For a while, Grady stayed silent. Sophie became worried that he would refuse to help Keefe. After all, Keefe is a huge pain to Grady. But finally Grady said, “Did you want Ro to leave?”'''

'''“Yeah. She was forcing me to admit something to someone. But I didn’t want to because I was worried it would mess up a few things with some other people.”'''

'''“Okay.” Grady said as if he knew what secret Keefe was talking about. “Can you try to mesmerize me into doing something?”'''

“I could try, but I don’t exactly know what I did.” Keefe answered.

“Just try.” Grady said.

'''Sophie stepped back to let them work. She watched him try to concentrate very hard. Suddenly Grady turned around and just walked out of the Healing Center. '''

'''“Keefe! Why did you make him leave? He’s here to help you!”'''

'''“Patience, Foster. Watch.” Kefe said with his smirk.'''

'''Five minutes later, Grady came back dragging a cart filled with desserts. Probably from the Mentors’ secret cafeteria. Sophie thought.'''

'''“Well, he’s a mesmer alright.” Grady said, coming out of his trance. “But, something is different. Usually, when you mesmerize someone into doing something, they do it without emotion, whether they want to or not. But when Keefe mesmerized me, it something totally different. I felt like I actually wanted to go to the secret cafeteria. By the way, can I eat these?”'''

“Go ahead.” Keefe answered.

'''But Sophie didn’t care. “Maybe it’s because of the stellarlune.” she told Grady.'''

“Stellarlune?” Keefe and Grady asked at the same time.

'''“It’s somewhat a combination of shadowflux and quintessence. That’s what Lady Gisela told us.” Sophie explained as Keefe flinched his mother’s name. He tried to hide it by reaching for a custard burst.'''

'''“Well, that could definitely make a difference.” Grady said, his mouth full with a ripplefluff. '''

“What could?” Elwin said walking in, holding a bag of elixirs.

'''“I’ll tell you.” Grady offered. “But what are those elixirs for?”'''

'''“Oh, these are for Keefe. Just a few of sedatives, put their power is a little less, so he’ll just sleep through the night. I don’t want to take any risks, since I didn’t know exactly what was happening.” He handed the bag over to Keefe. Then he turned toward to Sophie. “Could you go with him, to his home? I don’t want his concentration to fail while leaping. Not taking any risks. And Keefe, I’m saying you’re on bedrest, but take it easy for a while, okay?”'''

“Okay.” Keefe and Sophie agreed, as they headed out of the door.

'''“I’ll see at home for dinner, Sophie.” Grady told her, sternly. Sophie nodded and walked out with Keefe.'''

'''“Grady still hates me right?” Keefe asked her as she nodded. She dragged him over to the Leapmaster, and called out the Shores of Solace, and the light whisked them away.'''

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“KEEFE!” Ro yelled as Sophie and Keefe went out to the porch in the Shores of Solace.

'''“Hey Ro!” Keefe replied, looking scared for his life. Which he should be.'''

'''“WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?” Ro yelled. '''

'''“Ummm. So, I manifested as a mesmer. So basically, I can make you do anything I want.” Keefe said calmly.'''

'''“Great.” Ro mumbled. “Anyways, back to the dare. I’m pretty sure you know what I want you to do. Just spill your little secret.”'''

“What secret?” Sophie asked.

'''“Oh, nothing. Just a little thing you’ve been oblivious too. Nothing much.”'''

“What is it, Keefe?”

“Nothing.” Keefe quickly said.

'''“Please. I mean. This is a dare you’ve got to take seriously. You broke a big promise. And I haven’t forgiven you for it. Please tell me.”'''

'''Keefe glared at Ro. “Fine. C’mon Sophie.”'''

'''Sophie knew that this was going to be serious. Keefe always called her Foster. He only called her Sophie when there was something serious going on. He took her past the swings, and to the edge of the porch where they could clearly see the beautiful sand and water below the breathtaking sunset. Sophie would’ve just stopped and admired it, if she didn’t know that Keefe had a secret to tell her.'''

'''“So umm. I never told you this because I knew that well…”'''

“Knew what, Keefe?”

'''“You know what. Let me just say it.”'''

“Okay.”

'''He took a deep breath and quickly said, “I really, really like you Sophie. More than a friend way.” He looked away, nervous. Meanwhile, Sophie’s jaw dropped. Keefe Sencen liked her. In more than a friend way. She had no clue why she was so happy and excited about. In fact, she felt more happy than when Fitz told her that he liked her too. How long had he liked her? Why didn’t he tell her?”'''

'''“I didn’t tell you because I knew you and Fitz would get together. I knew I had no chance, so I just didn’t bother saying anything.” Keefe said, still avoiding eye contact. '''

'''“When you made it official with Fitz, I kinda got jealous. But I kinda..” He didn’t finish the sentence.'''

'''“But you wish it was you.” Sophie finished it for him. Guilt filled her, and Keefe fanned the air.'''

'''“Woah. Calm down, Foster. No need to be so guilty.” Even though he teased her, Sophie could hear the sadness in his tone.'''

'''“I’m sorry Keefe. I should’ve thought about you more.”'''

'''“But there is nothing to think about. We all knew you liked Fitz. It was really obvious.”'''

“But what if Fitz wasn’t my first choice?”

“What do you mean?”

'''“Now that I think about it, you’re the one who really cared. All Fitz cared about when we were dating was that I do everything I can do to become matchable. You told me that anyone who really loved me wouldn’t care. Fitz cared. He said it would go my pace. But he was pushing me faster and faster. You, on the other hand. Well, you always supported and comforted me, no matter what was happening. What if I liked you?” Sophie had no clue why she had just said that. She always liked Fitz. But did she really like Keefe? “I can’t believe I’m saying this but I really like you too.” Keefe turned his head toward her and held her gaze for a long time and moved a little closer, until Sophie could feel his warm breath on her cheek. She took a tentative step forward until their boots were touching and they were just a couple inches between them. Her gaze dropped down to his lips and she leaned in a little.'''

'''“You sure you want to do this Sophie? Keefe asked. She nodded.'''

'''So Keefe leaned in and their lips met. Keefe kissed her and wrapped his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to him. Fireworks exploded in Sophie. So this is what it felt like to be melting. She brought her hands around his neck and kissed him back. Giddiness filled her. Sophie didn’t want it to end. It was like being in paradise. It kept going on. Keefe kissed her and Sophie kissed him back. Finally, after what seemed like a thousand years, Keefe slowly pulled away and smiled.'''

'''“So, how was it?” he whispered. Sophie was breathless. She didn’t know what to say. She leaned in and kissed him again. She had just finished melting when she heard a thick, accented and angry voice.'''

“So, you two are together now, huh?”

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