Together

The Vacker House

It turns out they all wanted to go back to Biana's house and it wasn't a house, It was a mansion.

Sophie's mouth was slack, and she felt them watch her.

"My family owns a huge business, it's really not as impressive as you're thinking." Biana said casually,  casting a look toward her.

"Are you kidding me? You guys are so impressive!" said the girl holding Fitz's hand "Especially you Fitz..."

"Oh, be quiet Stina! You're making him blush!" Said Keefe "You know our pretty boy here can't take any sort of praise!"

Stina giggled and looked away, Fitz cleared his throat. "Um, Let's go inside, Sophie's covered in lemonade and probably wants to change!"

Biana took Sophie's hands, "That's right, come in! I'll show you around after you... fix yourself up."

As soon as they entered the house Biana pulled her quickly up two flights of stairs. "I can't wait to dress you up! You're so pretty!"

Sophie blushed, "Oh, thanks." 

Biana pulled her through a long hallway once they reached the top, "Here's my room!" she announced. The door opened and Sophie had to shield her eyes. Everything was pink, and not just one pink, every shade of it. Sophie swore even the windows were slightly tinted the color.

"Woah, um, very bright." she said politely.

Biana grinned, "Well, I'm sure you want to get out of those sticky clothes! The bathroom is that door there! I'll pick something out for you while you clean up. Feel free to use the shower."

Sophie hesitated a moment but then gladly slipped in and locked the door, sighing loudly when the steaming water touched her skin.

-Keefe pov-

As soon as the girls left Stina groaned. "Oh great, Biana has a new pet! I guess we'll be seeing lot's of HER."

"Come on Stina, Biana's just being friendly." Fitz said "And be nice to Sophie. She's gone through a lot."

"And you're suddenly an expert on her?"

Fitz pulled away. "Her family died in a car crash last year. She's in our school, that's the kind of thing everyone kind of finds out about."

Stina rolled her eyes "That doesn't mean everyone has to care."

Keefe felt like he was going to throw up.

Stina rolled her eyes "Whatever, I have to go. I have better things to do." She turned and stalked off.

"Aren't you gonna run after her, prince charming?" Keefe said, smirking. Fitz glared.

"She's not my girlfriend!"

"Then why the heck did you make me suffer through that?"

Fitz groaned and punched Keefe's arm, walking to the house. "Come on idiot, I'll race you."

Keefe smiled, "Bring it on!"

~

-Sophie pov-

Sophie looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing the nicest clothes she ever had and stared in disbelief at herself. It had been a while since she felt this pretty.

"Oh My GOODNESS!" Biana squealed "You look amazing!"

Sophie turned to get both sides in the mirror. Her shirt was a red spaghetti strap, shoulder-less, and hugged her body tightly. Her white shorts were brand new.

She squealed again, "You have to keep them!"

Sophie gawked at her "What?! I can't!"

"Yes you can and.." she sang "I'm going to give you my black rhinestone sandals, they'll match perfectly!"

Sophie looked away from the mirror. "I can't take your stuff Biana! And, um thanks for having me but..."

Biana held up her hands "I'm going to stop you right there. First, Don't feel weird about taking my clothes. I owe you for the restaurant thing. And second, whether you like it or not, we are friends now and I would love for you to stay."

Sophie smiled, and before she could say anything the boys burst in.

"You guys are taking FOREVER! What are you do. Oh." Keefe trailed off leaving the girls staring at him. Biana grinned and Sophie turned tomato red.

"Doesn't she look great!?" Biana asked.

"I, um, wow." Keefe muttered "You look..."

"Sophie decided she'd stay for dinner. I told mom when she was in the shower." Sophie raised an eyebrow, Biana continued. "So let's go. We still haven't eaten!"

She took Sophie's hand again and led her to the kitchen. 

"Mom, this is Sophie." She said proudly.

Sophie waved.

"Sophie, my mom Della."

Della glided over and hugged her. "Welcome Sophie! Aren't you pretty!"

Sophie shyly pulled away, "Thank you. It's nice to meet you."

Della went back to the counter. "Go ahead and sit down for dinner kids."

Biana led her to a patio where the boys were already sitting, drinking lemonade.

"I'm starving!" Keefe announced, leaning back in his chair.

"Keep your shirt on Keefe! Mom's coming in a minute!" Fitz said.

Sophie smiled, she couldn't help it. "So Keefe, I don't remember seeing you at school."

"I just moved here from New York. My parents are trying to work their way up the political food chain and making a business offer with these fine people was a good place to start." He said slurping his lemonade. "So you'll be seeing a lot of me!"

 'Good.' she thought watching him finish the drink.

"What grade are you going into again?" Biana asked.

"11th, I skipped a grade 'cause I'm just that smart!" He said triumphantly.

Fitz snorted "Sophie skipped a grade too hot-shot."

Keefe's eyes widened. "Really? Sweet! What grade?"

Sophie absently pulled at her eyelashes, "I'm going into 11th"

"OH MY GOSH! WE BETTER BE IN THE SAME CLASSES!" He squealed.

Just then Della walked in with two trays of food. "What's all this screaming about?" She asked, laughing.

"Keefe's excited because Sophie is as cool as he thinks HE is." Biana smirked.

"Well then, putting that aside, who's hungry?"

Everyone agreed that they were starving and dug in as soon as she set food in front of them.

"Hey," Fitz said mid bite "Where's dad?"

Della placed her glass of water down, "He called a while ago and said he was working on something that couldn't wait at the office with Mr. Sencen." Della paused "Which reminds me, Keefe, your father wants you home by 8."

Keefe nodded "Kay."

Sophie saw something flash over Keefe's face, but as quickly as it appeared it was gone. suddenly Sophie jumped up. "Oh no!"