Sentry of the Arcane: Befall

Chapter Five: Sophie

Somehow, Mr. Wallace makes so only the seven of us are in a compartment. He says that he did this so no one will eavesdrop on our investigation. To be quite honest, the middle aged man makes a valid point.

I smirk softly as I watch Laurel watch the blurs called trees whiz past us with genuine interest. Chuckling quietly, I turn to see Audrey make her way over to my seat. I urge for her to sit down and ask, "Have you ever been to Oregon before?"

She nods. "They have better land for camping. What about you?"

I shake my head. "First time. I don't really travel within the state. I'm more of an international traveler."

Audrey nods again. As silence fills the room, I look over at Fitz, who seems to be in an interesting conversation with Benen and Donovan. Suddenly, Donovan smirks and says something to Fitz. Fitz straightens up considerably, his face turning red with blush. He looks at me before looking away, swatting Donovan's arm in the process. I can't help but smile as I turn to face Audrey.

Mistake #1.

Audrey smirks at me. "Oh, I know what he told Fitz," she says before laughing hysterically.

"What?"

"Remember the spider? And how we found you two like that?"

Laurel looks at the two of us. "Like what?!" Laurel asks in a squeaky voice.   

Audrey gags obnoxiously. Smirking at the dread written over my face, she says, "They looked like they were ballroom dancing- all close to each other and hugging-"

Laurel shrieks in excitement, cutting Audrey off. "Wait, I have a possibility for why they were like that..!" She looks at me, a sly mile on her face.

"What?" Audrey and I ask, my voice with more dread as Audrey's is with curiosity.

"They KISSED!"

Fitz looks over at me from the shout and I blush madly. My heart beating faster and faster, I manage to choke out, "Laurel..!"

"That's not a good answer," Laurel pouts. Smiling, she looks at Fitz. "Hey, Fitz!"

Fitz looks up. Smiling at me, he asks, "Yeah?"

Laurel asks, "Did you and Sophie kiss?" just as Fitz takes a gulp of water.

Mistake #2.

Fitz chokes on his water instead of spitting it out. After his coughing fit ends, his wide teal eyes look at me. "I'm sorry, what?!"

Donovan laughs. "Don't apologize, Fitzie! We know that you two kissed and were embarrassed by it, no worries." If looks could kill right then and there, Donovan would be a goner by now.

I look for a hiding place and fail to do so. Instead, I look over at Fitz as he rolls his eyes at Donovan. "Why would I be embarrassed by that?" His eyes widen when Donovan smirks at the male Percipient. Fitz blushes as he stammers, "I- well, Donovan!" He looks away from him, his reddened cheeks becoming more vibrant.

Donovan laughs even harder.

Suddenly, Audrey face palms herself. "Oh wait- they told me why they were like that!" Ignoring Laurel's pout, she explains, "I pranked Sophie with a spider. Apparently, she ran into Fitz's room and tripped. He caught her."

I scoff. "Yeah, after I brought him down with me." My eyes widen and I slap a hand over my mouth. Fitz and I look at each other with dread before staring at everyone else.

Mistake #3.

Audrey's eyes widen. "You two fell like that?! Like in the movies?! Like-" She holds one hand out and places her other hand on top.