The One With All the Sokeefe.

Chapter Two: Sophie

I haven't eaten or slept in days. I can only think of one thing. One person, to be specific. I can't go to sleep, because I'll dream of Keefe. I can't eat, because... wait a minute I can totally eat. I ran downstairs, tumbling past Sandor, and going into the kitchen. I tore into some mallowmelt, and started stuffing my face. I was starting my 5th when Edaline cleared her throat.

"Hey Soph." She said, wrapping me in a huge hug.

"Hey Mom." I said, but it probably sounded more like 'hughs moam'.

"I'm so glad you're finally eating. That journal had some pretty... complicated stuff in it. " That was the biggest understatement of the year. After Grady had told me about Keefe, I had gone to the Shores of Solace. There, underneath Keefes bed, inside a plant pot,(?) was Keefes journal. And inside it, he wrote that he liked me, which made the "Foster Oblivion" jokes much clearer. It had been a week since then, and I can't even imagine talking to anyone. Not Ro, Fitz, Biana, or Dex. I can't even think about Fitz right now.

"You okay? It doesn't seem like you heard a word I just said." Edaline said.

"No I definitely did!" I scrambled. "You said that the journal was complicated."

"I said that about 5 minutes ago. I swear, sometimes it's like you go into your own little world." Edaline laughed softly.

"True, but I always come out again." I responded. Keefe would normally come back. Once he got it into his head that he was 'protecting' me, he would leave. I don't know if that meant he was scared, or if he was brave.

"You know what might make you feel better? Calling Amy." Edaline said.

"Seriously? I can do that?" I blurted.

"I can try to set something up with the council! I mean, Grady is still gone, so this is the least they can do." Edaline scoffed, trying to play it off as a joke. I could hear the resentment and worry in her voice, but I let it go. I jumped into her arms, for the second hug of the day. I was faintly aware of crying, and I felt pure joy. And a little hope. A knock at the door disturbed our moment.

"I'll tell them to go away." Edaline sighed, breaking the hug. As she sauntered to the door, I wiped the tears off my face. Even if I wanted them to go away, I still didn't want anyone but my mom to see me cry.

"Fitz, I told you she'll come to you when she's ready. Now scram." Edaline said, sounding bored.

"Wait! I'll talk to him." Sophie said. The words were out of my mouth before I could stop them.

"You sure?"Edaline asked, raising an eyebrow. I nodded, and watched Fitz step through the doorway. I expected to feel my heart pound, my cheeks flush and my stomach to feel like butterflies were flying inside of it. It's what I've felt every other time I've seen Fitz except this one. Now I just felt empty, and wanted him to leave. His bright teal eyes seemed dull, and were nothing compared to Keefe's ice blue ones.

"What do you want, Fitz?" I said, trying to sound friendlier than I felt. It obviously didn't work when he flinched like I had slapped him. Drama Queen.

"I- I just wanted to talk to you." When Edaline and I both stared at him with looks of disdain, he choked out "alone?" It's fine. I'll come get you when he leaves. I transmitted to Edaline. She nodded and walked away.

"Look Sophie, I just wanted to make sure that you were okay. I mean, after Keefe, and finding his journal... I can't believe he felt that way. To be honest, I'm kind of mad at him. Because he liked you when we were together, but then I feel bad because he's gone, and-sorry. I'm rambling." Fitz said, his cheeks turning rose pink.

"Don't worry about me. I'm fine. I do feel bad as well though." I huffed.

"Right?" I didn't respond, so Fitz kept talking. "Sophie, the reason we broke up is clear now. Keefe was pushing us apart, because he was in love with you. He might have been doing it subconsciously, but he was doing it all the same. Sophie, I'm still in love with you." Anger sparked inside of me, and before I knew what I was doing, I was shrieking at him.

"You think KEEFE was pushing us apart? No, we broke us because YOU cared more about your stupid reputation then being with me! The reason I feel bad has nothing to do with Keefe pulling us apart. It has EVERYTHING to do with the fact if I knew he was interested in me, I NEVER would have dated you in a MILLION YEARS. I DON'T LOVE YOU, I LOVE KEEFE." I ranted. When I looked up, I never would have expected to see the rage on Fitz's face.

"Keefe? Really Sophie? Keefe is an immature child with mommy issues, who has left you time and time again. I'm the only one who stays by your side. ME."

"The problem with that sentence is that you use me and I way too much. Oh, and the fact you are insulting one of your only friends. I should have listened to Dex when he told me you were a jerk." When I said Dex's name, Fitz's face burned bright red.

"Soph-"

"Get. Out."