Board Thread:Short Stories and Fanfictions/@comment-39711609-20191116164907/@comment-39711609-20191201032708

Chapter 6

'''“What do you mean, what happened to you?” asked Biana, glancing at Sophie and back to Keefe. “Did you know about this Sophie?” accused Biana. '''

'''“Well, yes, kind of, and I-” said Sophie. '''

'''Biana interrupted. “Nevermind. What happened, Keefe?”'''

'''His face flushed, eyes darting between Sophie and Biana, Keefe replied, “Well, it started when I couldn’t feel Sophie’s emotions, instead there were three colors. I know it sounds weird, but I could move the red onto the black or white. After she left, I hailed Oralie because she’s an Empath and on the council. She came, and I couldn’t feel her emotions, only the three colors like on Sophie. I told her that, and she actually listened and seemed to believe me. She hailed Councillor Terik, and when he came over, he told me I had become a Descryer like him, only more powerful. I’m still not sure what I can do, but that’s it.”'''

'''There was a pause as everyone processed the information. The wind blew gracefully through the leaves on the trees, and there were faint noises coming from the animals. '''

'''“So, you’re not an Empath anymore?” asked Stina. “Huh. I guess that means I’m the only Empath in this group,” she said, answering her own question. '''

'''“Wait. If whatever they did to Keefe can change our abilities, does that mean that Talentless people could potentially get an ability?” asked Dex. That would be a huge deal, Sophie realized. If Kesler, Dex’s dad, could get an ability, then Kesler and Juline would no longer be a bad match. '''

'''“I don’t know,” said Sophie. “I think we should all report to the council. But let’s do it formally- with our capes and pins and circlets. How about we meet back here tomorrow morning at 10:30?”'''

'''After agreeing and saying goodbyes, everyone left, all except Keefe. '''

'''“So...do I get to come? I know I’m not a part of Team Valiant, but this is sort of about me, ya know?” Keefe said. '''

'''“I know,” Sophie replied. “But I don’t think you’re allowed in the Seat of Eminence. I’ll ask the council when we’re there.”'''

'''“Ok, thanks,” he said. '''

Sophie was unsure what to do next so she was about to walk away when Keefe caught her arm.

'''“Wait! I… well… what are we right now? Like, what happened? You kissed me, which is something I’ve dreamed about for years, and you said you broke up with Fitz, or he broke up with you, but what are we? Are we… dating?... or just friends?... or just in the awkward in between?”'''

'''Sophie stopped his rambling and stammering by grabbing his hand. '''

'''“Keefe. Look at me.” When he complied, she continued. “I haven’t ever felt the way I did when I kissed you. This might seem weird, but you know the book your dad wrote, and that you told me about after I kissed Dex? I think I was the same way. I thought I liked Fitz because he was the perfect golden boy who rescued me, but that illusion has shattered. If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have cared about the match. You, on the other hand, while you are not perfect, are willing to try to make it up to me. When you went to Ravagog, yes, you betrayed me, but then you stayed in bed for a week on my insisting- and Ro’s- and when I was in the healing center after being attacked, it was you who came in to entertain me and save me from boredom. So, yes Keefe, I guess what I’m saying is I love you. You are not perfect, but that’s what I love.”'''

'''By the end, Keefe’s eyes were glittering with tears. '''

'''“I… don’t know what to say. I’ve never had anyone care that much about me, not even my parents. And I’ve liked you practically since I met you, but I really fell in love in Alluveterre. And then the first inkling I got of you possibly feeling the same way was when you had just manifested as an enhancer. I could feel an entirely different set of feelings, feelings that told me you liked me, but I didn’t tell you because I knew you thought you liked Fitz. So I guess what I’m trying to say is, I love you too, Sophie Elizabeth Foster.”'''

'''Sophie’s head was whirling- no it was floating- no it was dancing in the air. She had never felt this way before. There weren’t even words for it, and then her heart soared even more as Keefe drew her closer, holding her to him, holding her like he would never let go. She gazed into his ice blue eyes, and the intensity she saw there made her heart shift into an even faster tempo, like a hummingbird’s wings. This was different from when she had stood in a nearly identical position with Fitz. '''

Then, lost in the moment, she jumped back as she heard a voice behind her.

“I think… I missed something.”