(And I gotta convince myself I don't want it even though I do )
How did it end up like this? Trapped in a relationship as a desperate attempt to save the Vacker legacy? He never meant to lead her on. After all, Fitz and Sophie were a perfect match. The golden boy and the chosen one. Except for the overwhelming obstacle standing in the way of a restored perfect reputation. Her unmatchability.
"Whatcha thinking about," Keefe asked, plopping down on the bench next to Fitz. "I could feel you spiraling from over there!"
He dropped his satchel haphazardly, bringing his legs up to face the Telepath, criss cross applesauce.
"The inevitable downfall of the Vacker Legacy."
"Wow. Did not expect you to go there."
The blond pursed his lips, eyebrows furrowed.
"If I don't do something now, we'll have lost everything."
Keefe's eyes widened.
"No- no! Why is it up to you? There are, at the very least, like a thousand Vackers! You're not even legal yet!"
Raking his hand through his hair, Fitz rested his head on the back of the bench, eyes closed as he exhaled.
"I'm the only one doing anything. Emissary work isn't enough to bring us back- unless I suddenly become the youngest Emissary in history. I didn't even make it into Team Valiant, so we both know the likelihood of that."
"I didn't get into Team Valiant either," Keefe reminded, shifting closer. "You have the best grades-"
"Only because you hold yourself back!"
Keefe continued as if Fitz hadn't made a sound.
"And you have the drive to succeed. You care about making it, you're determined to. But if you keep seeing your victories as making up for wrongs you didn't commit, you'll be stuck in a constant loop. I know you, Fitz. Nothing will ever be enough for you- not even yourself."
With that, the blond stood, satchel in hand.
"Sophie deserves someone who loves her," Fitz said softly, unable to meet Keefe's eyes. "Not someone who uses her. Not somebody in love with someone else."
"It's not too late. You can still do the right thing."
"Is it too late for us?"
Something Fitz couldn't name flashed across Keefe's face, a wrecking ball of emotion.
"No. But it's getting close."
Keefe left, and Fitz called Sophie.
All three of them cried themselves to sleep.
(Mmm, delicious angst. In case you couldn't tell, Fitz is dating Sophie while in love with Keefe as an attempt to save the Vacker Legacy. Keefe and Fiz have a deep conversation full of regret, then Fitz and Sophie break up. This was a request from -AmiNotFound !)
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How Did We Get Into This Mess - KOTLC Oneshots
FanfictionA COLLECTION OF ❤KOTLC❤ONESHOTS! Fair warning, I started this in 2018. The writing gets better at the end of the sokeefe section, but my bar is miles high. Remember to vote, comment, and request! It helps more than you think.
