Memory Log: A KotLC Story

Chapter 9:

Biana's POV:

I squeal out of excitement.

"We all look amazing!" I grin widely. 

After finishing with Sophie and Keefe, I had to step back and admire my luxurious work before setting out to work on myself. And once I was done with me-

Well. Let's just say this whole thing has been my best work yet.

I had styled my hair into and intricate braid like the one I remembered Keefe drawing on me when he drew the picture of all of us in front of the Panake's tree. Sophie also allowed me full access to her closet so I put on a glowing silver gown that had a deep blue sash. The skirt pooled to the floor and looked like it was rippling. I also chose some amazing heals that I wish I could keep. Today I went with some coral eyeliner and some other slight details with my make-up.

Sophie looks amazing too. Even Vertina agreed. And that mirror has great taste.

I styled her hair so it looked more wavy and soft than normal. I braided 2 braids on each side of her hair, weaved them together, and pulled them back, clipping them with a small diamond hair clip. I also picked out one of the more fabulous outfits in her amazing room called the closet.

She made me deprive her of a gown, so I decided to go towards her fancy tunics. And settled on this red one I've never seen before. It looks like Flori's style and had so many pockets, I'm sure Sophie approves of my choice. But what really drew me towards picking this one was the little swan and moonlark details I found on it, hidden behind the jewels of the neckline too. I also found some cream colored leggings to go with it and forced Sophie to sit down so I could apply a touch of make-up.

Keefe was a different story- HE WOULDN'T LET ME DO HIS HAIR!

So, I had to go for a simple stylish jerkin and nothing else. Meanwhile, both Tam and Dex let me do there hair and mind you, THEY LOOK FANTASTIC. But Keefe just has to be protective about his hair.

"What do we do now?" Sophie asks, pulling out a loose eyelash and sitting back on the bed with Keefe. 

I shrug. "Normally Fitz and I would suggest Base Quest, but we don't have enough people for even teams."

Dex perked up.

"Speaking of Fitz, why didn't he want to come?" Dex asks and everyone looks to me for an answer.

I shift in my seat. I know exactly why he didn't want to come, both the lie and the truth.

I stick with the lie he gave everyone for now. "He was feeling a little light-headed so he didn't feel up to having a sleepover while he wasn't feeling too well.

Dex, Tam, and Sophie deem the explanation as worthy.

Keefe doesn't. He looks at me with confusion.

"Why do you feel like you're lying?" He asks, raising one eyebrow. Dex and Tam look at him with confusion as well and Sophie does the same.

I groan. Empaths.

"Fine," I huff, "Fitz is at home because he finally wanted to get a private look at his first Match list."

"Without me around to sneak a peak," I add when Keefe's suspicion goes to shock. 

Sophie's face is a mix of emotions. I can't pick one to focus on as I lock eyes with her. "He got his first match list?" she asks softly after a few beats. I nod. I knew this would affect her in some way, probably because it shows that Fitz is moving on.

"First match list?" she repeats, unsure of herself, "He hadn't gotten it already?"

And that's when I realize. It does show that he's moving on finally. But it also shows her how long it took him to get over her. How long she affected him. And for someone who cares a lot about all her friends...

"Crap, I'm sorry..." I mumble.

Sophie looks at me and smiles. Silently telling me that she's never gonna be mad at me for this. 

Telling me that it's all okay. And sometimes, she's just the person I need to say those words.