Hold On I Still Need You

-The Hearts Quiet Call-

A/N: HAHA I UPDATED!!! I really NEED to push past these filler chapters. But don't you worry the drama is getting much closer now. Things are about to go down. 😈😈

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Sophie's POV: 

I have no idea what I'd do without Keefe by my side. He is seriously the best, the things he did for me yesterday really lifted my spirits. Doing small and simple things that meant a lot. Sweet gestures like breakfast in bed, sweet notes scattered around the house for me to find throughout the day, a small gift, and leaving a jar of my favorite treats. Keefe is so thoughtful, no idea what I did to deserve him.

Today we decided to step outside for a walk in the park. It was a nice gray paved pathway between beautiful green tree's. We walked together in silence enjoying the serene environment around us. The air is crisp and fresh, I could hear the sounds of birds chirping their songs. I could feel the wind blowing gently across my face, along with hearing the sound of the leaves rustling in the breeze. Everything around me brought in a sense of calm and peace.

The sun warmed my face, shining brightly in the morning sky. It was truly a beautiful day. Everything around me brought in a sense of calm and peace. Something that I haven't felt all that often.

But the peace was rudely interrupted by my mind's inner turmoil. My mind began to cloud with anxiety, guilty and somewhat of unresolved emotions I had swirling around in my heart. The external peace of nature contrasts sharply with the chaos that began to brew inside me.

I'm holding something back from Keefe, with the growing feelings for him in my heart I'm scared of the consequences of expressing them to him. I simply don't want to do it, this illness is unpredictable and I don't know if the doctors will ever be able to find a cure, I don't know if I'll make it to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Everything around me is just filled with the unknown. Nothing is for certain anymore. I can't be certain if everything will turn into a happily ever after or a heartbroken ending. If I do express my feelings I am risking the fact that he may not feel the same. Or if I keep it bottled up I don't know how much longer my heart will take it.

But whatever I choose with my illness in the way I know for a fact that it's going to hurt if things don't turn out like we want it too.

I looked over at Keefe who seemed unaffected by the intensity of the moment. His demeanor is gentle and calm. I notice how relaxed he is compared to my tight emotions tugging at my heart. But as the silence grows on there is an undercurrent of unspoken words between us.

He looks up at the sky, looking at the beautiful white fluffy clouds scattered across the vast blue sky. "There's something beautiful about those clouds in the sky." Keefe suddenly says, breaking the silence.

"What's that?" I ask curiously. He takes a deep breath, his gaze still locked on the sky as though he's trying to capture the exact moment. "It's like... they're always changing, never staying the same. But somehow, they still belong to each other, you know?" His voice is soft, almost like he's speaking to himself. "Kind of like how things are between us. A little bit unpredictable, but always connected."

I watch him for a moment, my heart skipping a beat. It's funny how something as simple as clouds can make me feel like he just understands. "I get that," I say, my voice quiet. "It's like the sky is full of possibilities. No matter what shape they're in, they're part of the same sky. Even if they're drifting apart for a bit."

Keefe grins, a light sparkle in his eyes. "Exactly. It's comforting, in a way. Makes me feel like we're all part of something bigger."

I nod, glancing up at the sky. The clouds shift gently, like they're agreeing with him. There's something peaceful about it—the way we can just be here, together, watching the world change around us, knowing we're both still part of it.