Board Thread:Short Stories and Fanfictions/@comment-40265396-20190725130037/@comment-40265396-20190728192055

"So? How'd it go?"

''' Sophie jumped a little as Fitz came up and into the pasture of Havenfield, holding a small wrapped gift and flashing his famous movie-star smile. She had hailed him earlier that morning, telling him to meet her under Calla’s Panakes tree. He agreed, and  told her he would be there soon-but Sophie hadn’t expected him this soon. Fitz sat down and curled his legs up by his side as he tousled his wavy, dark hair. Sophie felt her heart thumping in her chest, already panicking at the thought of what she would say-and also, it didn’t help that Fitz was wearing a dark, navy jerkin that made him look so amazing. It made her wish she had taken time to brush out the many, many tangles in her hair. Sophie trailed her fingers through the fallen blossoms, trying to avoid openly staring-and letting tears well up in her eyes. '''

 "Fitz, I...."

''' "What?" His smile vanished as he reached for her hand. "Sophie, you can tell me anything." His far-too-gorgeous teal eyes looked the most overwhelming mix of concern, fear, and something that made it hard to say anything.'''

''' “I…” The tears became fully fledged now, making their way down her face. “Unmatchable,” she whispered.'''

''' Fitz sucked in a sharp breath and tightened his grip on her hand. “Sophie, I…” He seemed at a loss for words, unable to comfort Sophie as that single tear turned into many. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close to him as she sobbed. As she choked on her tears, Fitz whispered the two words that made her feel hopeful and safe.'''

 “I’m here.”