Keeper of the Lost Citites: A Sophitz and Sokeefe Love Triangle

Chapter 3: Keefe and Sophie

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I wouldn't come out of my room that night, not even for dinner, despite Edaline's worried voice, insisting I had to eat. But I wasn't hungry. I didn't mean to concern anyone, but I couldn't face the world just yet. I had to figure out what Keefe's kiss meant. And not just what it meant for him, what is meant for me. I could still feel his luscious lips against mine. My mind flashed to Fitz, who was the sweetest, kindest person I knew. I wave of guilt washes over me. What would Fitz think if he found out? Tears stung my eyes. I turned the lights off, pulled the sheets over my head, and closed my eyes. If only sleep would have come easily. That night, I had nightmares, about the Neverseen, Fitz, Keefe, and Tam, all wrapped in endless horror. When morning finally arrived, it felt like my body was one giant bruise. I dragged myself out of bed and looked in the mirror. Great. I looked like a giant bruise too. I brushed my hair, and pulled on a short, teal tunic. My heart warmed at the thought of Fitz. Without realizing it, I grabbed an ice blue necklace and hair clip, pinning my hair back into a messy bun. Teal and ice blue. My heart stopped. Why did everything have to be a war? I shook my head. No blue today. I slipped on a red, flowy and strapless red tunic with black shorts underneath. I was determined to be comfy, even if it didn't meet elvin standards. I sneaked down the stairs, praying for no Grady or Edaline. Luckily, they were out doing work. I was halfway through breakfast, when someone rapped on the door. My heart stopped. Please no Keefe or Fitz. Please, please please. I peeked through the window and cursed under my breath. 

I opened the door. Slowly. 

"Keefe..." I started.

He took a deep breath. "No, let me go first." He looked up at me, his eyes soft and sad. "Sophie, I'm so sorry for what I did yesterday. I shouldn't have kissed you. I know you're with Fitz." He stepped closer and my heart fluttered. "But, I also know that you like me. If you didn't, you wouldn't have kissed me back." He said quietly. 

I gulped. I'd really messed up this time. 

"I said it once, I'll say it again. I'm really sorry Sophie." He smlied sadly and started to turn away.

"No! Keefe, it's...it's okay." Oh my god, what was I saying?!? Oh course it wasn't okay! You're with Fitz you dummy! My heart didn't listen to my head.

Keefe took a deep breath. "Sophie, I know you like me. I can feel your emotions so I know it's true. Please. Please be with me." 

I shook my head, slowly backing away from Keefe. Tears stung my eyes. 

"Keefe I'm sorry, but I can't. I like you but..." I stuttered. 

"But what?" Keefe asked. I didn't reply. My heart pounded faster as he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. He looked me straight in the eye. 

"Sophie. You can't control love." He whispered and with that, he pressed his lips to mine, kissing me sweet and hard. But I kissed him harder. He went up for air, and smiled before he plunged his lips onto mine again, kissing me passionately. He laid me against the couch, my hands in his hair, as he kisses me even deeper. I came to my senses and pulled away from Keefe. I wanted him, but I knew I couldn't have him. 

"Keefe, I'm sorry. I can't." I backed away from him with tears in my eyes, slamming into someone else, someone tall and with brown hair and teal eyes- 

I gasped. It felt like an arrow had pierced my heart. "Fitz?" I whispered. "What...what are you doing here?" He looked at me, sadly. I knew he had seen everything. Tears welled up in my eyes. 

Fitz shook his head. "No Sophie. I think the better question would be, what is Keefe doing here?"