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SOKEEFE FANFIC TRY #1

Keefe
'''Ugh. '''

Why?

'''Keefe rolled over on his bed and smacked his face on the pillow. '''

'''“Aw, is Lord Hunkyhair sad?” Ro called, smirking. '''

'''“Shut up.” He grumbled to his smiling ogre bodyguard. '''

'''Ro had been thoroughly entertained by the last few days. '''

'''Sophitz had finally come through and admitted they liked each other. '''

'''So cue more blushing, hugging, and staring into each others eyes. '''

'''Meaning Keefe was stuck watching as Sophie and his best friend ended up together, meaning he was feeling a bit grumpy. '''

'''“Is this how Dex feels all the time? I owe him an apology.” '''

'''Ro frowned. “Why don’t you just tell her? Then she’ll break up with Pretty Boy and date you!” '''

'''“That isn’t how it works.” Keefe’s muffled voice said. (He’d buried his head on his pillow.) '''

“Then how does it work?” Ro sat on the edge of the bed, one of her knives stabbing through the mattress.

Great, yet another thing to explain to his dad… 

'''Keefe sat up and glared out his window at the rest of Shores of Solace. '''

(A.K.A Waves of Wimpiness. Thanks Ro!) 

'''“Well, I’m supposed to be worrying about much bigger stuff right now. Not my dang love life. Like the fact that Bangs Boy joined the enemy, my mom had recently (again.) tried to kill me and my friends, my dad’s Empath lessons, and the fact Foster seems to be hiding something.” '''

'''Not the fact that the only girl he ever loved was always in danger, and even worse, was dating his best friend. '''

'''“OOO, What’s she hiding!?” Ro bounced up and down. '''

'''If the ogre wasn't anything else, she was a sucker for gossip. '''

'''“Well, the last time I was over at Havenfield, she was definitely feeling nervous and guilty, and secretive, so. Yeah.” '''

'''“I have to find out what it is! My curiosity is piqued! Com’on Scrawny, let’s go!” '''

'''Ro picked him out of bed, threw him over her shoulder, and raced to the Leapmaster. '''

'''“Where are you going?” A slimy voice said. '''

'''Ugh, awesome. His dad. '''

'''“Wouldn’t you like to know?” Ro asked, dropping Keefe onto the floor. '''

'''“Well, Keefe. Where are you going?” '''

'''Keefe kept his gaze on the floor as he climbed to his feet, refusing to give his father a reason to criticize him. “Havenfield. We need to work on something.” '''

'''Lord Cassius raised his eyebrows. “Fine. I’ll buy it, for now. You have to be back for your lessons.” With that, Keefe’s dad turned away and left. '''

'''Crap, Empath lessons. '''

Keefe tried not to relive the last few… 

'''“COM’ON LET’S GOOOOOO!” Ro whined. '''

'''“Alright, alright!” Keefe groaned. '''

'''“Havenfield!” He called, watching the crystal spin down. '''

'''Keefe took a deep breath, bracing for the fake smiles and stabbing pain in his chest he had lately around Foster. '''

'''Then he grabbed Ro’s arm, stepped up and let the light sweep them away. '''

Part Two
Sophie

'''Unmatchable. The words kept swimming in front of Sophie’s vision. '''

'''This has to be a mistake, a misunderstanding, something, anything. Sophie thought again and again, praying for a hail or a scroll from the Matchmakers. '''

But no. 

'''Grady and Edaline had to come in the room and stared at the words as well, with their jaws open. '''

'''They finally had to drag her out of there, still in shock. '''

What was she going to tell Fitz?

'''He had told her once that he couldn’t be in a bad match, it would put even more stress on his family. Meaning, if he found out, he might just ditch her for his reputation. '''

'''But she could live with that. She’d gone through so much, that wouldn’t kill her. '''

'''But of course it would hurt. It probably always would. And it would hurt their Cognate relationship. But so would hiding it from him. '''

'''Ugh, why was this so complicated? '''

'''Sophie snatched Iggy from her desk and sat on the floor with him. '''

'''She scratched his currently yellow fur. “Things would be so much easier if it was just you and me, huh Igster?” She smiled down at her pet. '''

'''Iggy farted and made his signature snicker sound. '''

'''Sophie gagged. “We really need to work on Biana’s diet idea.” '''

'''“Hey Foster!” Keefe’s voice called. '''

'''She jolted and whipped her head around to see him leaning on the doorway. '''

'''“Hi Keefe, what’s up?” She said. '''

'''Unmatchable. '''

'''Would Keefe judge her about that too? '''

No, he wasn’t like that.

'''“Okay, you have to tell me what’s causing that cute little crease between your eyebrows.” Keefe smirked, but it looked a bit forced. '''

“It’s nothing.” 

'''“You know you can’t hide stuff from me, Foster. Com’on, what’s going on? You’ve been acting so weird lately.”'''

'''“So have you. Don’t think I don’t notice you avoiding me.”'''

“Don’t change the subject.” 

'''Sophie slumped. “You caught that, huh?” '''

'''Keefe smiled and moved down onto the floor to sit next to her. '''

'''“Sophie. What’s going on? Please tell me. Maybe I can help!” '''

'''He’d used her first name. '''

'''To her surprise, she started to cry. Keefe’s expression changed. He pulled her into a hug, letting her soak his shoulder. '''

'''“Foster, please, what’s going on?” The worry in his voice made her sob out the whole thing, from the Unmatchable to her fears about Fitz. '''

'''Sophie pulled away from him, trying to regain her composure. '''

'''Keefe’s jaw hung open, and he was staring blankly at her face. '''

'''“Foster… wha… when… how!?” He asked. '''

'''“I don’t know. Maybe it’s my weird genetics, or the fact that no one will tell me who my parents are, I don’t know!” Her voice wavered again. '''

'''“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?! I could’ve helped you!” Keefe pulled her into another hug. She relaxed in his arms. “Thanks. I really needed a friend right now.” Sophie whispered. “I have no idea what to do. Will Fitz just ditch me?” She thought out loud. '''

'''Keefe sighed. “If someone judges you for something as stupid as that, they don’t deserve you. There is someone out there for you, who loves you and will never hurt you on purpose like that. Don’t forget that, okay?” '''

'''Sophie flushed. “Thank you.” '''

'''Keefe set his head against hers. “It’s going to be okay, alright?” '''

'''Sophie’s heart started flitting and jumping about in her chest. They were so close together it made her want to jump around.'''

'''A loud clearing of a throat made them both jump. Sophie looked up to see Fitz, making her heart flutter even more. (Stupid cute boys. Why do they make it so hard to think?!) But Fitz’s teal eyes were narrowed and his jaw was clenched. '''

'''Keefe and Sophie broke apart. Keefe coughed awkwardly. “I’ll leave you two to do, um, Fitzphie stuff. Bye!” He walked out of the room, shooting Fitz a glare. '''

'''Huh, weird. Sophie couldn’t see the two of them together without “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift playing in her head. It was getting a bit annoying.'''

'''“What was that about?” Fitz asked. Was it just her, or did he sound a little bitter?'''

'''She had to tell him. Sophie couldn’t hide it. '''

He must’ve seen something on her face.

'''“Soph? Are you okay? What’s-are you crying?” Fitz looked worried. '''

'''Was she? Sure enough, cold tears were making their way down her face again. Sophie was annoyed at herself. She should be stronger than this! She could handle anything life threw at her. '''

'''“I have-I have something to tell you.” Her voice wavered uncertainly. '''

“I went to the Matchmakers.”

'''“Is that what this is about? Sophie. I told you, there’s no way we won’t be matched!” Fitz smiled like a movie star, making Sophie’s heart feel heavier. '''

'''“That’s it though. I can’t be matched, with anyone. The Matchmakers deemed me Unmatchable.” She blurted out the whole thing.'''

'''Fitz’s jaw hung open. “That means… we’d…”'''

“Yeah, that means we’d be a bad match, no matter what.” 

'''“I-I-what? I can’t. I can’t do that.” Fitz looked like the words were foreign in his mouth. '''

'''Sophie’s heart twisted, even if she suspected it. She shakily reached for her necklace, the one Fitz had given her. Sophie untied the string, and plopped it in Fitz’s palm. '''

'''“You should probably go.” Her voice sounded hurt. She wished it didn’t.'''

'''“Sophie-I-” Fitz’s was thick enough to cut. “I’m sorry-”'''

'''“Please, just go. I think we just need some space right now.” '''

'''“Yeah. Yeah okay.” Fitz pulled his home crystal out, looked at her one more time, and leapt away.'''

'''Sophie’s head spun, and she curled her knees to her chest. '''

'''Please, someone make the hollow ache in her chest go away. Please. '''

Part Three
Fitz

'''Fitz stumbled as he arrived back at Everglen, his mind reeling. He sank onto the front steps, not having it in him to face his parents. Or Biana. Oh, Biana was going to have a day. '''

'''Unmatchable? '''

Sophie couldn’t be matched with anyone?

'''He couldn’t stop picturing her expression when he said he couldn’t do it. '''

'''A mixture of hurt, rejection, disappointment, and resignation. '''

'''The last one got him the most. Had she expected him to reject her? '''

'''Fitz’s eyes stung. He hated that he’d given her that impression. '''

'''But he did, didn’t he? '''

'''Fitz put his face in his hands. He’d messed up big time. '''

'''And Keefe… Keefe must’ve known. That’s why he and Sophie were hugging earlier. Even though Fitz was pretty sure he and Sophie were through, he still felt a pang of jealousy. '''

'''Fitz couldn’t sit there, sulking and feeling guilty. He slowly dragged himself to his feet and walked inside. “Aw, Chandelier Head, why the long face?” Biana giggled as she met him in the entryway. '''

'''“I don’t want to talk right now.” “Ooo, something serious. What’s going on?” Biana sobered. '''

'''Fitz felt his shoulders droop. He told his sister everything and ran a hand through his hair. '''

'''Biana blew out a huge breath. “Wow, okay. That is a lot to process.” '''

'''“I can’t let you face that. The hate on Kesler and Juline. And Dex. The triplets. And after Alvar….” '''

'''Biana’s face went into an angry mask. '''

'''He shouldn’t have brought their brother up. Fitz was already starting to get angry. '''

“How do I make it up to her?” 

'''Biana frowned. “Fitz, let me tell you something. If you chose your reputation over someone you care about, you can’t. Maybe you two can still be friends, but you can’t go back to where you were. You definitely hurt her.” '''

'''Fitz smacked his head against the wall. “Will you go check on her?”'''

'''“I was already headed there.” Biana smiled apologetically. “Deal with your love triangle problems, and get back to me.”'''

'''She walked out, headed to the Leapmaster. '''

'''Fitz walked to his room, before having a weird thought. Keefe was going to be mad at him, wasn’t he…  '''

'''Fitz plopped on his huge bed and sighed. He would have to prepare for a huge screaming match.'''

'''Again. '''

Part Four
Keefe

Keefe and Ro leaped right in front of Lord Cassius's beach house 

'''Keefe looked at Ro in shock. “You happy now?” '''

'''“Whoo, that was fun to watch! Especially Pretty Boy’s face when he saw you and your girl!” '''

'''“She’s not mine.” “Yet.”'''

'''Keefe rubbed his forehead. “Just stop.” '''

'''“You’re not denying it!” Ro said in a sing-songy voice. '''

“I don’t know, okay!?” 

'''“Oh no, Scrawny Boy angst? We must stop this!”'''

“Ugh.”

'''“I’m betting she told Fitz by now. You should check on your little girlfriend.” '''

“I know.” 

“Let’s go then!” 

“We were just there!” 

'''Keefe’s Imparter rang out. He answered. '''

'''“Biana? Hey, what’s going on?”'''

'''“You need to come over to Havenfield. Hurry. Sophie needs you right now.”'''

'''She hung up. '''

'''Ro smiled smugly. “That settles it, let’s go!!”'''

'''“Foster?” Keefe called as he walked in her bedroom for the second time today. Biana looked up from the floor, where Sophie was wrapped in a hug. '''

'''“I’m guessing it didn’t go well.” Keefe sat beside her. '''

'''“My idiot brother chose our Legacy over Sophie.” Biana pursed her lips. '''

'''Sophie looked up. She had been crying. “It’s no big deal. I’ll be fine.”'''

'''It wasn’t fine. Keefe could feel her hurt rolling in waves off of her. '''

'''Now he was mad. How could anyone hurt her like this, knowing it would?'''

'''Keefe turned and stormed out of her bedroom. '''

'''“Keefe!” Biana called, following with Sophie being dragged behind. '''

'''He made it to the Leapmaster. Wow, he was all over the place today. '''

'''One look at Sophie told him it was worth it. '''

'''“Everglen!” He shouted. '''

Part Five
Biana

'''“How could you do this!?” Keefe yelled at his best friend, who was sitting calmly on his bed. Sophie and Biana snuck in the door to be silent observers. Keefe didn’t notice them. (Honestly, it was a shock, he could hardly ever take his eyes off Sophie.) '''

'''“You knew this would hurt her! You knew, and you chose to do this! How can you stand to see that expression on her face! You chose to do that!” '''

'''Keefe yelled. “You would chose a stupid reputation over her!?”'''

'''Fitz looked down angrily. '''

'''Keefe wasn’t done. “She deserves better! She deserves someone who’s going to love her and be there her no matter what! You could’ve been that! Why would you throw that away!?” '''

'''Fitz stood. “You don’t think it hurts? You think it killed me inside to say I couldn’t? And what does she deserve, you?” '''

'''Ouch. Biana cringed inwardly. '''

'''“No. I’m not good enough for her, and I’ve always known that. She needs more than the both of us.” '''

“We’re a couple of idiots, aren’t we?”

“Yeah, we are.”

'''“Um. Guys. I’m RIGHT HERE!!” Sophie spoke up. '''

'''Both boys froze. They really hadn’t noticed the two girls standing there. '''

'''Keefe’s mouth moved, but no words came out. His cheeks turned the brightest red Biana had ever seen. '''

'''Fitz bit his lip and looked at the floor. He finally backed out of the room, and fled. '''

'''Idiot. Biana thought. You could at least apologize. '''

'''Keefe took Sophie’s hand. “Can I talk to you?”'''

'''Ooo, was he going to tell her? '''

Finally!

'''Should she vanish and eavesdrop? '''

'''She wanted to. Badly. '''

'''But she decided to let them have this moment. '''

'''She would just watch from the window. And make sure to keep Keefe from messing up as badly as her brother. '''

Part Six
Sophie 

'''Keefe led her to a small spot outside Everglen’s main house. '''

'''“Keefe, what was that all about? You said you didn’t deserve me.” Keefe took a deep breath. '''

'''“Alright. I’ve wanted to tell you this for a while.”'''

“What?”

'''Keefe bit his lip. “I love you.”'''

'''That hit Sophie hard. What?'''

'''“I always have. Ever since we met.”'''

'''Sophie’s jaw dropped. '''

'''“I mean, you were gorgeous, obviously. But you also kept your cool with that giant burn on your hand. And later, when my world was falling apart, you stuck with me. And when I felt hated and unwanted, you were the only one who cared about me. I love all of you, your funny habits and quirks. '''

'''The way you talk fast when you’re excited, and then realize you're doing it, and you try and slow down. The gold flecks in your eyes, the cute worry crinkle you get. Even the way you pull on your eyelashes. Oh, you doing it right now.” '''

'''Sophie dropped her hands in her lap. She hadn’t realized she was doing it. '''

'''“Really?” She finally made out. '''

'''“Yes really. I know you like Fitz, and he liked you, but I couldn’t help it.”'''

'''He smiled hesitantly, and maybe a bit hopefully. '''

'''Sophie stared at him. This beautiful boy who was pouring out his heart and telling her he loved her, she just stared. '''

'''She didn’t know how to react, to the feeling stirring in her chest. '''

'''So she lifted his chin and kissed him. '''

'''Something there, something that made her feel fuzzy and floaty and tingly all at once. '''

'''He wrapped his arms around her waist, and they stood there until he pulled away. '''

'''It had felt too short, it wasn’t enough. Sophie wanted to kiss him again, but she wasn’t sure how he’d react. '''

'''He stared at her with his blue eyes, before breaking into the biggest grin she’d seen him have in a while. '''

'''“Sophie, I-” he didn’t finish, he just kissed her again. '''

'''Sophie felt something click, like a missing piece of her heart that she didn’t even know was gone, into place. '''

'''She knew, right there and then, she’d found her soulmate. '''

TEN YEARS LATER
'''Sophie, Linh, Marella, and Biana were hanging out at Oceanshell, Sophie’s house. The Neverseen was gone. They had rescued Tam. Most of her friends were married and happy with their families. Biana eventually married Tam, which was a bad match, meaning Fitz got a huge load of guilt. Linh and Wylie were together, and Dex and Marella had basically destroyed the “No Talentless” rule. Fitz had helped, as he was now a Councillor. '''

'''Sophie smiled at the shiny ring on her hand and thought of the day Keefe had proposed. At the moment, the guys were outside watching the kids play bramble. '''

'''The now-moms who had saved the elves ten years back talked and laughed about their children's antics. '''

'''An angry yell echoed outside and tiny running feet along with a sound like a Category Five tornado burst into the living room. Six kids burst into the room, all screaming and shouting. '''

'''Sierra, who had Wylie’s dark skin and Linh’s silvery eyes, was in the lead who dove straight onto her mom. '''

“What happened?” 

'''Emmaline, Marella’s daughter started yelling. “Amy pushed me over!”'''

'''Amy, who was Sophie’s and Keefe’s daughter, with brown eyes and bright blond hair, said “It was an accident! Kenric tripped me!!” '''

'''Kenric, and Calla, Sophie’s twins giggled. '''

'''Biana smiled at the fighting kids. “Where are your fathers?” '''

'''“Outside!” They all shouted. '''

'''“Keefe!” Sophie called. '''

“Yeeeeessss?” Her husband slid into the room.

“Did you see what happened?”

“No.”

'''All the kids started shouting again. '''

'''Keefe wrapped her up and kissed the top of her head. Sophie smiled and sighed.'''

'''Her life was happy and content. She wouldn’t change it for the world. '''

THE END  