Sophie was constantly scavenging stuff from the Forbidden Cities. Like Sophie, you were deceived to be human when you had been an elf the entire time.

  You were not genetically engineered, your parents had been Exiled for treason, attempting to violate the treaty with the ogres. However at the last moment they fled, stealing a ride to the Forbidden Cities. For the majority of your life, you had lived in the human world.

  Finding out at the last minute you were an elf broke your heart, you lost your parents as they were captured back by the Councillors.

  Sophie took you in and helped you adjust to the life of an elf, understanding how confused and scared you were.

  Mostly amazed by everything you thought was impossible.

  Your eyes wanted to go blind when you saw him however..

  You were very aware that Sophie had a crush on the boy but you couldn't keep yourself away. You didn't want to. You couldn't resist.

  The way his dark colored hair swayed in its rockstar style. His breathtaking teal eyes that shamed every diamond, amethyst, emerald, aquamarine, or sapphire. Every time he smiles, chuckles, or runs his fingers through his hair, a new bright handsome star is born.

  Today, sitting in an empty field of Havenfield, Sophie spilled the contents of her bag onto the grassy floor in the middle of your circle. Fitz sat on your right, Biana on your left, Sophie across from you with Keefe and Dex next to her, while Tam sat between Dex and Biana. Linh across from her brother between Keefe and Fitz.

  Linh took a hold of a pair of glasses. Aside from Elwin, you hadn't really seen many elves using glasses. You just figured they had perfect eyesight because well...they're elves!

  The item that caught your eye was a/an [YFC] iPod Nano sitting in the middle of a selfie stick and a Sharpie Magnum. You picked it up and examined it. Scrolling through its contents.

  The iPod looked very familiar. You looked at Sophie, confusion swirling through your [YEC] eyes, then you picked up the [YSFC] earphones.

  She smiled."I managed to steal your old iPod! I uploaded some recent songs too with Dex's help. I knew you missed home, even after the technical long while. So what better than to bring the best creation of humanity? Music!"Sophie squealed.

  You smiled widely. Music admittingly was the only thing humans haven't ruined. Even with the vulgarity and violence, humans were still letting out their emotions freely. And it was catchy!

  "Can I hear some?"Fitz suddenly asked as he peered over your shoulder. You jumped a little but forced a tiny smile.

  "Sure."You mumbled under your breath, trying to hide how nervous you were. You shook your head a little and got yourself together.

  Fitz took an earphone and plugged it into his ear, waiting with his million dollar smile. You looked into his teal eyes as you played your favorite song from back when you thought you were a human, leading a normal life.

  He began to catch onto the beat and hummed along with you. Your pupils dilated when you heard the tone of his humming. Even if he wasn't singing, it still sounded alluring.

  Gorgeous.

Beyond words of description.

  The more he hummed, the more you grew weak. His head was rested on your shoulder. You felt like Fitz was doing this on purpose. He hummed louder and the sounds emitted from his throat began to tickle your skin.

  The song finally finished and you gasped with relief.

  Fitz suddenly snatched the iPod from your hand along with your earphones and didn't give them back for 15 minutes. He handed them back. You contently plugged in the earphones and listened to music as the others played with the rest of the human stuff.

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  After a while, Edaline and Grady called for you and Sophie to return inside. Sophie took back her items and went back inside, you trailing not far behind.

  "Bye [YN]!"You heard. Looking back, you saw Fitz waving bye to you. Had he not said your name, you would've thought he was saying goodbye to Sophie.

  You headed straight to your room after getting a snack. You played around with your powers from being a [YT] while you shoved yourself into deep thought.

  Sophie and Fitz were very close. You weren't as pretty as Sophie. And you weren't as talented. People liked the idea of Fitz and Sophie together. They were Cognates. Different gender Cognates...they had to be in a relationship some time soon! Putting that much trust into each other..

  You can't be a boy and put that much trust into a girl as to never have any secrets and not become boyfriend and girlfriend. Maybe there were some people like that. But Sophie really liked Fitz, and once he picked up the hint, either he didn't feel the same or the fact that he not only trusted her and had no secrets with her but also that they were Cognates would eventually cave in over his head and cause him to like her back.

  You closed your eyes, tears threatening to spill and stain your delicate [ST] skin...You didn't like thinking about the possible contingencies of Fitz and Sophie becoming an item, leaving you in ruins and the angsting third wheel.

  You tried to reassure yourself. That you would get over him. But it would be hard. You liked him for so long. Not because of his looks.

  To put it more clear, you imagined Fitz as a prince.

  A kind hearted prince.

You were but a peasant who had no value to their name. Dirty, beaten down, hungry, ugly. And nobody showed pity.

  But the prince would walk the cobblestone streets of the kingdom every morning. With his beautiful smile plastered on his face, and his crown placed curtly upon his royal head, he smiled at everyone as he strolled. The dogs, the children, the nobleman, the blacksmith, the merchants. Though he'd scowl and the unpure abusive beings who had no love in their hearts.

  And as he walked by, he would reach out and pull you to his side. He would do this every day. He would take a lovely walk and admire his beautiful flourishing kingdom with the townsfolk.  No matter the age, no matter the wealth, no matter the appearance, the young prince accepted all into his kingdom with his big loving kind heart.

  Even the useless likes of you...

  You were pulled from your thoughts as you heard soft strumming. You sat and brushed your [YHL] [YHC] hair aside from your face. You peered out the window in confusion.

  You almost screamed at what you saw. You saw Fitz standing there with bottles of captured lightning to provide as light. He held a guitar. How did he get his hands on such a beautiful guitar? Was among the millions of thoughts and emotions zooming through your head at the moment.

  He started strumming again while smiling, noticing you looking out the window. He was singing something I couldn't hear at first. Until he got to the chorus. His voice got louder and he sang so beautifully.

"I remember the day you told me you were leavin',
I remember the make-up running down your face..
And the dreams you left behind,
We didn't need them!
Like every single wish we ever made..

I wish that I could wake up with amnesia!
And forget every stupid little thing..
Like the way I used to fall asleep next to you,
And the memories I never can escape."

  You laughed a little but cried, knowing Fitz had no idea the song was about a breakup someone can't get over. It was still really romantic.

"If one day I woke up with you right beside me,
Like all of this is just some twisted dream,
I'd hold you closer than I ever did before.
And you'd never slip away,
So you'd never hear me say!

I remember the day you told me you were leavin',
I remember the make-up running down your face..
And the dreams you left behind,
We didn't need them!
Like every single wish we ever made..

I wish that I could wake up with amnesia!
And forget every stupid little thing..
Like the way I used to fall asleep next to you,
And the memories I never can escape.

'Cause I'm not fine at all.."

  You tore up and wiped away your tears in a hurry.

  'Did you like it?' Fitz's voice rung through your head.

  You nodded.'I really really did!'You thought, knowing he could hear.

  'I didn't know how to tell you earlier. But then today Sophie revealed your passion for human music. And I just saw how happy it made you feel. So I thought, what better than to confess with her most favorite thing of all time! So here I am..'

  You cocked a brow. You had your suspicions of what Fitz meant by confess. But you just wanted to make sure.

  'Fitzroy Vacker, you better tell me what you mean by "confess" or I'll let Keefe tell the entire elf race that you sleep with Mr.Snuggles.'

  He stopped transmitting for a few seconds. I looked back out the window and his guitar was there. All of a sudden there was a knock on your door.

  You opened it and saw Fitz standing there.

  He walked in and shut the door. He moved and sat on your bed, twiddling his fingers.

  "See...[YN]..I like you."He said simply, pursing his lips in a nervous awkward manner. He ran his hand through his dark colored hair with a ragged sigh.

  You sat down next to him."I like you too Fitz. I have from the start. You make me feel indescribable. We hang out a lot. But now that our biggest secret is out, at least until we get old enough, I want to establish a relationship with you like you have with Sophie. No secrets. Starting now."You replied, smiling as you hesitated but placed your hand on his.

  He nodded."Alright. Then...see, I melted all your crush cuffs and the other ones girls gave to me to make random stuff."He blurted.

  You gasped."Fitz, I told you that those crush cuffs I gave you were full of hopes and dreams! How could you go and do such a selfish thing like tha-"

  You were cut off by Fitz smashing his lips into yours. You kissed back quickly, cupping his face in your hands.

  When he pulled away, he had a wide smile.

  "No more secrets? I really like that and I'd like many more."He said a bit huskily, his crisp British like accent making a delicious concoction with his low tone.

  You giggled as you two delved into a make out session. Music sure does wonders.