Still Stuck Out in the Same Old Storm ~ sokeefe story

Chapter 26

Sophie:

I don't know what just happened. Keefe just got so worked up and panicked and his new abilities, which are super powerful, starting going crazy at the same time, creating some sort of storm.

It was terrifying, hiding behind that cot, which was not gonna hold. But I was also swamped with worry for Keefe.

So when Keefe hit the ground, for the second time today, I was filled with relief and an overwhelming panic.

I ran over to him at the same time as Elwin, as everyone else tried to recover from the shock of what just happened.

"There's no reason to worry, guys." I heard Alden tell them, I just barely resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

Elwin flashed loads of coloured lights around Keefe and I gripped his hand, silently begging for him to wake up.

"He's ok. He just very mentally drained from using his abilities, at the same time as well. And maybe a mild concussion."

I wasn't really shocked about either of those things. Obviously he'd be tired, no one has ever used four abilities at the same time before. And he collapsed on the floor twice in the space of roughly two hours, we're lucky it's not a severe concussion.

"Ok, can someone lift him up onto the cot, carefully. I need to go get some exilers."

I kept holding his hand as Alden and Grady lifted him onto the cot.

Why couldn't we just live. Just be normal for once, with nothing going on.

But that's not my life, and it's not Keefe's. And I'm happy to say I wouldn't trade it for the world, because I wouldn't rather be with anyone else in the world.

I snap out of my thoughts and back to reality.

"Elwin?" I ask "if Keefe is staying in the healing center tonight can I stay too?"

Elwin laughed "I have a feeling that even if I say no, you'll stay."

I grin at him "you know me so well."

********** Time skip **********

It was dark out now and Keefe was still asleep. Everyone was long gone by now and I was in my pyjamas waiting for the sedative Elwin gave him to wear off.

A few minutes later I heard a sleepy "Foster?" And I turned my head so fast I nearly got whiplash.

I rush over to his side. "Elwin! he's awake."

"Are you ok?" I ask.

Keefe's face crumpled into a look of sadness and guilt. "You're asking me if I'm ok?! I'm freaking out of control! I could have hurt you guys. I could have hurt you."

I squeeze his hand comfortingly. "Keefe. You panicked and were upset. You just got your abilities, which are hella powerful, how can you just expect to control them?"

He replied with an frustrated sigh. "I'm just so sick of them messing with my life." He reached up and started feeling the scar on the side of his forehead. "And the scars are just a constant reminder of everything she's done to me."

He's never told me they bothered him that much before. I'm starting to feel like I don't know everything about him, I didn't know about the panic attacks and how much his scars bother him, what else don't I know?

"You didn't tell me that." I say gently. I can't push him to hard or I'll be pushed right back out. And will have to start pushing past those walls he has to protect himself all over again.

"I'm sorry. I just didn't know how."

"It's ok. You know you can tell me anything though, right?"

He gives my hand a small kiss, causing me to turn a vibrant shade of pink. "I know Soph."

"Sophie did you say something?" Elwin calls as he enters the room.

"Keefe! You're awake! Are you ok?!"

Keefe meets my eyes, giving me a smile that makes my heart melt.

"I will be."