Two from the other sides- Keeper of the lost cities fanfiction

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" Could this be it?"

Sophie POV

        The next day, night fell and stroke midnight, I wore my cloak with my moonlark pendant.

        I sighed. As I put on my hood, I opened the door. I crept out through the same passage way and ran into the dark woods. As I passed tree by tree, I finally saw the gleaming river in the starlight.

       As I breathed in the refreshing air, ruffles could be heard in the bushes. A pair of teal eyes met mine. Fitz's eyes.

        " Hey," he greeted.

        " Hi," I replied with a smile.

        After that, there was an awkward tension between us. I bit my lip as I saw Fitz wringing his hands.

        " How did it go with the Neverseen?" Fitz finally asked.

        " Horrible. They got away," I replied frustrated.

        " Ease the frustration there. I don't think I want to see you erupting like a volcano," Fitz joked.

         As much as I wanted to laugh, I somehow couldn't.

         " Hey, what's wrong?" Fitz asked, full of concern.

         " It's just that it was all my fault that I let them escape. I'm not fit to do this," I sighed.

         " Of course you are! I mean look at you being so powerful. Everybody loves you. That's why they chose you to be the  leader," Fitz said, a little disappointed that Sophie doubt herself.

         " Even you love me?" I asked.

         Obviously Fitz couldn't see that I was actually teasing, " Wha... wha... what. Of course I do. Just not that way. Not that I dont love you. I do just not-"

         " Fitz, I was just teasing," I informed him and he flushed in embarrassment.

         " I... I knew that," he mumbled but I still heard him.

         I just rolled my eyes, " Thanks anyways."

         " Thanks? For what?" Fitz asked, bewildered.

         " For confronting me. Your words made me feel a lot better," I said and I felt heat rising to my cheeks.

         " Am I making the brave moonlark blush?" Fitz questioned himself as he laughed.

         " Wha... wha... wha- Of course not!" I yelled.

         This only made Fitz laugh harder and I huffed. This boy maybe good looking but he is a handful.

         " So you finally admit I'm good looking?" Fitz smirked.

         " Ha ha very funny," I deadpanned.

         We talked into the night when I realised I had been here for way too long.

         " Hey, Sophie?" Fitz said.

         " Hmmm?" I asked.

         " I wanted to tell you something-" but I cut him off.

         " Stop, Fitz. Sorry... I just. Look, I can't take anymore information that I need to worry about. I need to take it step by step so I hope you understand," I mumbled the last part.

          It was when I realised Fitz crossed the river, " Hey, I get it."

          " But... I loved talking to you today," he said, not quite meeting my eyes.

          " Me too, Fitz. Talking to you makes me feel... at peace," I said and we both shared a smile.

          " I'll see you soon, Sophie," Fitz said and cupped my cheek like I did before.

          " Good luck, Sophie," Fitz said and kissed my cheek. His lips giving me tingles on my cheek. He pulled away and looked into my eyes.

          I couldn't help but gulp. Fitz fingers lingered on my cheek. With that, he ran back to his side and into the woods.

         I stood there shock and I wondered. Could this mean something?

Author's Note: I will stop here today. Our little Sophie and Fitz moment. Hoped you like it. Love you! Stay safe!