Two from the other sides- Keeper of the lost cities fanfiction

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" Something that they never wanted to happen was happening"

Sophie POV

" We have arranged a marriage for you," Edaline said.

Fitz POV

" The solution is that we arrange a marrige for you which we already have done," Alden stated.

Sophie POV

I didn't know why but my whole world seem to be crashing down on me.

" What? With who?" I asked.

" I actually didn't like the boy we have chosen but he has shown that he is capable of protecting you, making him a great king," Grady said with a sigh.

I covered my mouth. Only one person could be the boy Grady was talking about. Keefe.

" But... but... I don't like Keefe. I mean... like a brother perhaps but never to marry him!" I protested.

I suddenly forgot all about Keefe sitting beside me. Keefe tapped my shoulder and I blushed in embarrassment.

" Sorry, Sophie but the marriage has already been planned and you will be married to Keefe in 3 weeks," Edaline said.

I didn't say anything and ran up to my room.

Fitz POV

" What?! An arranged marriage?" I asked, like an idiot.

Biana rolled her eyes while my parents nodded.

" To who?" I asked.

" Linh Song," Della said.

Linh Song, twin of Tam Song. Sure, I liked Linh but as a sister never like... well... a girlfriend or crush like.

Alden raised his hand, silencing me before I could protest.

" I get you do not like this but you need to marry, to ascend the throne as king," Alden said.

I was so angry I did not say a word.

" We will leave you now..." Della said as she escorted the rest of the family out of my room.

" Thanks a bunch, mum," I muttered under my breath.

Sophie POV

It was the middle of the night when I snuck out.

I couldn't care less if I got lost. Seriously, am I not able to just marry the person I love at all. Sure, I have not found anyone yet but I just can't marry someone I thought nothing more than a sibling.

I felt tears welling up in my eyes. I ran straight ahead. I didn't care where I went just far enough for comfort.

I could never marry Keefe.

" Sophie? Are you okay?" A heard someone asked.

Then, I realised I made it to the river.

Fitz POV

I didn't expect to see Sophie here. I didn't come here to see Sophie but when she arrived, I felt better some how.

" Sophie, is... is everything alright?" I asked.

Sophie wept as she shook her head.

" Need me over there?" I asked, not sure what I was thinking.

Sophie looked at me and shook her head once again, " You know you can't come here. It's against the law."

I looked at her, sadly, " I will if I need to."

Looking for a way to the other side, I spotted pebbles that looked like stepping stones.

I hopped on and I reached the other side. I looked around. No. Nothing. Just silence.

" Fitz! You know you can't d-" Sophie didn't get to finish her sentence as I cut her off.

" This is an emergency," I insisted, " Now, tell me what's going on."

" You are hopeless," she muttered.

I smirked as I chuckled, " I sure am."

Giving in, Sophie told me everything.

It was then, I realised how similar we were. That I had the same problems.

Once she finished, I told her mine. Her eyes widened.

" I guess I know how you feel," Sophie said.

" You sure do," I said, smiling.

Instead of biding each other good bye, we stayed there in silence but in comfort, hoping that things would change for both of us.

Author's Note: Hey guys! I tried to make it as long as I could. Hope you liked it! I will see you in my next update! ;)