Board Thread:Short Stories and Fanfictions/@comment-216.64.238.34-20191112193910/@comment-44397452-20200115171724

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'''This time… it was different. Sophie felt more in control, more powerful. She knew she shouldn’t change the past but… she had to do something.'''

'''Sophie didn’t really know how this was supposed to work so she just pictured the rushing water. She remembered the sweet breeze and the flowery scent. The more she thought, the more real it felt. Instead of imagining, the prickles she got from the cool wind, she could feel them. After a minute, she decided to open her eyes. There she was.'''

'''She saw Silveny and Greyfall dancing around her and she smiled. She did it. Only… when she tried to move, bright orange sparks appeared, looking like a small shield around her. The strain was stinging every inch of Sophie’s body. She concentrated as hard as she could, and she started to slip through the orange tint. All of a sudden, the world around her flickered, dimming and fading to black.'''

“No, no, no. I was so close!” A flash of orange light brought her back to her room.

'''Keefe was shaking her, mumbling under his breath. “C’mon Sophie… c’mon.”'''

Sophie inhaled deeply, rising up to her knees.

“What in the world…” Keefe’s eyes were wide but Sophie could see the wet marks on his cheek from the tears.

'''“That was warping.” Sophie said. “At least I think it was… I was able to go back in time but when I tried to move, some barrier or something prevented me. I had almost slipped through when-”'''

'''“Woah woah woah, slow down.” Keefe shook his head. “That was time travel?”'''

“Yep.” Sophie had a crazed look in her eyes.

'''“Um…” Keefe raised his eyebrows. “Cool!” Keefe’s eyes lit up and he questioned her about everything.'''

'''“No! If I can’t change anything then what’s the point?” Sophie snapped, pouting.'''

“Listen, I know that terrible terrible things have happened but maybe we do-” 

'''“NO! I need to change things! I need Mr. Forkle to be alive, I need…” Sophie’s voice cracked and tears came spilling out.'''

'''Keefe waited a second before responding. “Okay.”'''

“Okay?”

'''“Okay. If you want to change things, I’ll help.” Keefe stood taller. '''

'''“Really? You don’t think it’s a bad idea or whatever…” Sophie questioned.'''

'''“I’m not gonna lie. I think it's an awful idea. Like, one of your worst Foster. But I trust you and I’m here for you, no matter what.” Keefe beamed at her.'''

'''Only then did Sophie realize how close they were still standing. Their toes were just about touching and she could feel the heat from his body. Her cheeks burned and she was sure she was blushing.'''

'''Sophie cleared her throat and back away but not as much as she meant to. They were still standing awfully close to each other. Sophie looked up at Keefe’s ice blue eyes, staring into their abyss. '''

'''Suddenly, a knock at the door sent Sophie, jumping away. She gave an apologetic look to Keefe before saying, “Come in!”'''

'''Dex walked in. “Hey, with all the drama, I forgot that I was supposed to tell you, we have a meeting with the Council for Team Valliant.” Dex glanced at Keefe. “Sorry.”'''

'''“Okay, thanks! When is it?” Sophie bit her lip, noticing Keefe’s deflated posture.'''

“In an hour Lady Foss Boss.” Dex smiled and left, leaving Keefe cheerful again.

'''“So… is Lady Foss Boss like an official title? Like, instead of Lady Foster, it would say Lady Foss Boss?” Keefe said Lady Foster so properly, it sent shivers down Sophie’s spine.'''

“Whatever you want.” Sophie meant to sound playful, but her tone came across as agitated.

“Hey… I’m just joking.” Keefe half smiled.

'''“I know, I just... There’s so much going on… I wish I could stop time.” Sophie sighed.'''

'''“Listen to me.” Keefe grabbed her arms, forcing her to look directly into his eyes. “No matter what happens, we will stay by you. Biana, Dex, Wylie, Tam, Linh… Fitz.”'''

'''Sophie couldn’t help but acknowledge the hesitation before her ex-boyfriend’s name. '''

'''“Look, I know Fitz and I shouldn’t have fought. It was childish and wrong and I’m so so sorry.” Keefe let go of her wrists. “I don’t know what I was thinking.”'''

“It’s okay, I-” Suddenly, the door flew open and Fitz walked in.

“Sophie, I’m so so so so really really sorry.” Fitz froze when he saw Keefe standing so close to her.

Sophie shifted away from Keefe, turning to Fitz.

“What’s he doing here?” Fittz glared at Keefe.

“He’s my friend.”  Sophie straightened up.

'''“Anyway…” Fitz stink eyed Keefe one more time before settling his eyes on Sophie. “The fight was so stupid and it shouldn’t have gotten violent,” Another glare. “But you are worth fighting for.”'''

'''“Thanks. I just don’t want to lose either of my friends.”'''

'''Fitz smiled. “I understand that. And that’s why I'm willing to give you as much time as you need to make your decision.”'''