After coming home from the grocery store, Sophie and Keefe decided to go to the mall for human clothes.
"So Foster, can we get a batman t-shirt?" Keefe asked, already excited as we walk into the mall. I nod my head, laughing.
"Sure." I suck in a breath from being around so many people again. Keefe notices and reaches for my hand to hold. It's not that Sophie's mind felt overwhelmed; she knew how to put up a wall around her mind.
She took his hand and twined their fingers together. To be honest, Sophie wanted to stay in that moment forever. They started walking around the mall and Sophie spotted a Starbucks A/N Sorry I just couldn't help myself 😜 Hey, I'm only 15.
Keefe saw someone sipping a caramel frappe and gawked, "Foster, what is that?!" she laughed lightly. "That's a Caramel Frappe." Keefe made puppy eyes at her.
"Can we get one?" He asked in a whisper. Sophie bit her lip and nodded. "Sure." she walked up to the register and ordered one. Keefe nudged her, whispering "2" Sophie smiled a little and told the barista 2. He nodded and went to go make their drinks.
5 minutes later, Sophie and Keefe were sitting at a cafe table, sipping their frappes. Sophie noticed Keefe's face lit up on the first sip.
See AlsoKeeper of the Lost Cities - Meine FF (13) | kindersacheAvalee's Random Nitpicks (Book 1, Chapters 37-40) | Fandomsokeefe ⭐️ - sadiescencen - Wattpad"OH MY GOD, FOSTER!!! This may beat Mallowmelt!!!" He gulped it down in a matter of seconds. Sophie started cracking up. Caramel Frappes were really good, but nothing could beat the amazing elvin delicacy.
Keefe smiled, happy to see her smiling again. "So, what was that 'Normal Thing to Do list' all about?" Sophie bit her lip. "It's nothing, really." Keefe took her hands.
"Y'know, Foster. I like you just the way you are." Sophie had to crack a smile to that. "Good to know." They both just sat there in silence for a little while as Keefe started to tear up.
"What's wrong?" Sophie looked pretty worried, I mean, she was. Keefe just shook his head, smiling. "They're happy tears, I've just never felt this way Foster." His smirk returned pretty fast though.
A few hours later, they were done shopping for groceries, although, Keefe had made it really complicated with all his questions about human foods.
"Ahhhhh," Keefe breathed as him and Sophie were sitting on the couch of their house, eating pasta. "This is actually really good, Foster! I thought you said you couldn't cook?" He smirked, making Sophie blush.
"Well, I can't cook elvin foods. But when I lived here, I knew how to cook because my parents left me home alone a lot and I had to feed myself when they weren't around." Sophie's voice got a little choked as she admitted this. She obviously missed them, but now that she lived near them, but couldn't visit, it hurt more.
Keefe must've noticed, because he reached for Sophie's hand and squeezed it gently. They're perfect. It's all Sophie could think about. Maybe living in Los Angeles wouldn't be so bad.
Sophie suddenly remembered something. "Keefe! We have to check in with the Black Swan!" before Keefe could respond to her, she sprinted out of the living room and up the stairs to her floor. She went to her study and grabbed her imparter off her desk. Sophie ran back down to where Keefe was, hoping it wasn't too late.
"Please, Please, Please be ready," Sophie prayed under her breath that they had all been gathered together so once they're hailed, they'd be able to say hi to everyone. "Show me Grady and Edaline." They're faces popped up on the screen and Sophie nearly fainted from relief, well she would've if Keefe didn't catch her. Face red from blushing profusely, Sophie straightened up to say hi to everyone.
"Hey Grady and Edaline, oh and Linh, Bangs Boy, Biana, Fitzy-poo and our cinnamon roll. Oof, can't forget our shorty." Marella death glared at Keefe through the imparter, as did Fitz and Tam. Sophie shoved Keefe lightly and Tam snickered. "Ignore him," Sophie told them, glaring at Keefe but he just smirked.
"How are you guys holding up?" Sophie asked quietly. She had left Grady and Edaline a note but she knew her friends had no clue until her parents had to break the news to them. Their friends all looked down.
"You could've brought us, you know." Biana said quietly, shuffling her feet.
"Or at least said bye in person." Fitz added. Their friends looked like they were nodding, but were too scared to admit it.
"I'm sorry," Sophie told them "I just didn't want you guys to bear the pain."
"We would've been okay." Biana whispered, her eyes tearing up.
"And why did Keefe go?" Fitz asked the question, breaking the tension, but also adding more.
"I didn't ask him to, he just came at night at midnight when I was leaving. He didn't listen when I told him not to." Sophie explained, though, it didn't seem to help.
"It's fine," Linh promised, removing the lingering awkwardness/tension in the air, "We just really miss you Sophie. And you Keefe."
"Don't worry too much. We'll visit." Keefe told them all, bringing a wave of sighs of relief.
"Well bye, Sophie and Keefe," Grady said, taking the imparter from Linh, "We'll miss you so much!" Grady and Edaline said in unison before cutting through the call. Sophie eyes watered.
Keefe pulled her into a tight hug, "Everything is gonna be alright, Foster. We have each other." And with those words, both of them fell asleep right then and there.
A/N Thank you guys so much for understanding my time off and everything! I love y'all so much! Hope you guys loved this chapter! #LuvCalla #Sokeefe4evah and - Alexa :)
FAQs
Is Keeper of the Lost Cities a bad book? ›
Unfortunately, Keeper of the Lost Cities falls deep on the Shark Tale end of the MG/YA spectrum. A poor man's Harry Potter, featuring a super special snowflake of a heroine, Keeper of the Lost Cities is a sadly disappointing – and frequently laughable – dud.
Is KoTLC worth it? ›Overall this is a fun read for kids and adults alike. There isn't any cursing or sexual situations, this is a clean read that I think parents should feel good about giving to their kids. There are a couple of sad parts & parts that might be a bit scary to young children but it all works out okay in the end.
How long is KoTLC book 1? ›The average reader will spend 8 hours and 32 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).
Is Keeper of the Lost Cities Ya? ›Keeper of the Lost Cities (KotLC; KOTLC) is a YA (Young Adult) fantasy book series written by Shannon Messenger, and currently has 8 books.
Can a 11 year old read Keeper of the Lost Cities? ›This is my favorite book series, and I definitely recommend for anyone 9 and up! Although the book's main character is a twelve year old girl, I think that adults would also enjoy this thrilling, detailed novel. There is some violence and weapons, but the majority of that happens later in the series.
Does Keeper of the Lost Cities have LGBT characters? ›If you've read the entire kotlc series, you're probably aware that there are no characters who outwardly identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, there are many characters that are speculated to be part of the community.
Is there swearing in KoTLC? ›A fun plot, a spunky heroine, elves with cool powers, intrigue, mystery, a new world. Bonus: there's only mild romance and minimal real violence or swearing, all of which occur excessively in many contemporary fantasy series directed to teens. But books like Keeper are easy to read, easy to forget.
Does Sophie like Fitz or Keefe? ›While telling Keefe about 'Fitzphie' and the breakup, Sophie implies that she still has feelings for Fitz despite them not working out.
Who does Sophie marry in Kotlc? ›Sophie Foster as an adult elf, married to the one and only- Keefe Sencen.
Will there be an 11 Kotlc book? ›NEW YORK (AP) — Author Shannon Messenger can now see the end for her telepathic heroine Sophie and the million-selling middle-grade series “Keeper of the Lost Cities.” Aladdin Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, announced Wednesday that a tenth and final volume is scheduled for 2023.
How old is Sophie at the end of Kotlc? ›
Sophie Foster is a fifteen-year-old girl who was originally raised by humans and was adopted by Grady and Edaline Ruewen. Her human sister, Amy, is eleven years old and living with her human parents.
What is the age range for Kotlc? ›| Publisher | Aladdin; Reprint edition (August 6, 2013) |
|---|---|
| Reading age | 9 - 12 years, from customers |
| Lexile measure | 670L |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| Item Weight | 12.2 ounces |
I love you Sophie Foster and I always will." Fitz said slipping a ring onto Sophie's finger. "Do you Fitz Vacker take Sophie Foster to be your wife?" The priest asked Fitz. "I do." He smiled blinking the tears away.
How old is Sophie Foster? ›As of Legacy, she is fifteen in elvin years. During Stellarlune, Sophie wondered if she was sixteen, being unsure of the elves' way of considering inception dates, but not considering birthdays or age of great importance due to their seemingly endless lifespans.
Does Sophie kiss Keefe in Keeper of the Lost Cities? ›She kissed him back. Sophie had no idea how long the kiss lasted. It seemed like an eternity, but somehow, it still felt too short. Eventually, Keefe pulled away, and they just stood there for a moment.
Can Christians read Keeper of the Lost Cities? ›Books like Keeper of the Lost Cities are fun reads, and it's easy to see why so many teens are devouring them. In particular, it's easy to understand why so many Christian teens are reading and recommending them. A fun plot, a spunky heroine, elves with cool powers, intrigue, mystery, a new world.
Is the black swan good or bad in Keeper of the Lost Cities? ›to justify this utilitarian creation of Sophie to fulfill some unclear purpose. In books two and three we learn that the Black Swan are actually the good guys in the story and created Sophie to save the elven world. All is well, we're told, because the Black Swan took great care of Sophie.
What age is keeper of the lost cities legacy appropriate for? ›Keeper of the Lost Cities: Legacy
If you're 11 or above you should definitely read it. I wouldn't recommend reading it if you were below 11 though because there are a few things that are not appropriate for kids. There is a bit of romance and a lot of talk about “sedatives” throughout the book.
A Bad Match is when an elf associates themselves romantically with another elf who is not on their Match Lists.