<Sophies POV>

"Wow, Fitz, wow.. thank you.." I breathe.

We're sitting down in a spacious booth with gold and mahogany accents.

I peer at the menu, realising that I don't understand half the fancy things written there.

"Sophie, anything for you," Fitz gives me a warm smile, taking my hands and setting the menu down.

"Actually, I already ordered a little something special for you." He says

"Wait here," he gets up and walks to the counter.

Left alone, I peer around curiously, feeling rather underdressed compared to all the nobles who are draped in gems and jewels and fancy stuff.

All I have on is a white blouse, a red tunic and a pair of pants, plus my cape with the Team Valiant crest on it.

I rub my hands together in glee- MY FIRST DATE WITH FITZ!

I'm filled with an unnatural giddiness that I didn't know was possible to possess.

The pink fog in my mind is gone, leaving me only with thoughts of Fitz.

Oh, Fitz.

My beautiful Fitz.

He's so generous to bring me here! This date is better than I could ever have imagined!

My imparter beeps and I looked down, a frown growing on my forehead... :

Sophies Imparter:

Biana: SOPHIE WHERE ARE YOU?!?

Edaline: I'm so disappointed in you..

Marella: Sheesh what did you do..

Biana: COME QUICK!!!

Alden: Sophie, please come to Everglen now.

Grady: Kiddo.. why..?

My eyes widen and I curse furiously; they probably know that I went out with Fitz. I just hope Keefe doesn't know.

I grab my stuff and run to Fitz, who's waiting for something.

I quickly show him my messages and he groans.

But nevertheless, we hurry out, leaping to Everglen.

                               ***

We run up to the front door at Everglen, out of breath.

The door bursts open to a whole crowd of people.

Right at the centre of it is Alden, Della, Grady and Edaline. All four look equally grief-stricken.

Edaline looks at the ground, saying, "Sophie how could you,"