Board Thread:Short Stories and Fanfictions/@comment-44388851-20191221001935/@comment-44388851-20200201222626

Age 15:

Sophie snapped her bublegum as she walked up Keefes sidewalk. She heard raised voices and hoped it was his parents fighting with each other and not him for a change. She rang the doorbell and Keefe answered the door. He looked furious.

“Oh it’s just you.”

“Hey. You ok?”

He glanced back at his dad. “Yeah, I just need out.”

“””””time skiiiiip”””””

They stood in line at a carnival vendor. “Funnel cakes-“ Sophie started.

“Have magical powers.” Keefe finished. “I know Foster.” He glanced at the Ferris wheel. “Hey, wanna Ride?”

“Sure.” They bought the tickets and climbed in a car. Eventually they got to the top.

“I don’t know Foster.” Keefe said. “Part of me hopes they’ll change, but mostly I want to leave.”

Sophie took his hand. “I know, just three more years. Then you’ll be out of there. You’re strong, and I know you’ve got this. And you have me too.”

Keefe sighed. “I know.” He looked at their hands. “Is it ok if I keep holding your hand?”

Sophie laughed. “Of course!”

And Sophie realized that Keefe Sencen might not always be just her best friend. Someday he might be more.