ONE

Sophie and Fitz had become very close. With everything going on with the Black Swan, they hadn't had time to realize they shared a special bond.

Sophie and Fitz held hands while they walked around Everglen. Keefe had been not dealing with this very well, though. You look very nice today.

Sophie smiled. She did look nice today. Sophie found a nice light peach colored sundress. Vertina helped her with a pale gold smokey eye and guided her through how to do a side-braided ponytail.

You look nice too, Sophie blurted. She cringed. Why, why, why was she so bad at flirting?

They walked back inside. It was Fitz's birthday. Biana, Tam, Keefe, Dex, and Linh were waiting for them. It was obvious Tam and Biana were together now, and Sophie couldn't help but feel bad for Dex and Keefe. No one for them. Well, Sophie totally shipped Dex with Marella.

They were having the soup Calla always made, in honor of her. They had all brought desserts that they would all share.

What'd you make? Sophie asked. "I didn't make something, but I bought something. I got Ripplenuts," Fitz exclaimed. (Ripplenut - round yellow nut that is cracked open for the juice inside of it. They taste like butter, vanilla, honey, cinnamon, and caramel)

"I brought Mallowmelt," Sophie said. (Mallowmelt - a gooey cake that melts in your mouth that tastes like chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, butterscotch, and frosting. When Sophie tasted this, she said it was the best thing she ever tasted.)

"Of course you did, Foster. And I see you're having your secret telepath conversations are you? Ugh. Barf over Sophitz with me Dex."

"Ok, than. So what'd you bring Keefe?" Sophie asked. "Mooncakes," Keefe said. (Mooncakes - look like petit fours, but taste like fudge and marshmallow dipped in chocolate cream)

"What'd you make Biana?" Keefe asked. "Oh." Biana blushed. "Um… Fluffcreams." (Fluffcreams - a delicious flaky pastry with honey and cinnamon and butter) It was obvious that Biana still hadn't gotten over her crush on Keefe. Which was causing some problems in her relationship with Tam. Tam stared down at Biana. "Er-uh- what'd you bring Tam?" she stuttered, quickly changing the subject. "Linh and I brought custard bursts."

(Custard Bursts - pink and purple square puffs that look like marshmallows but are hard like candy on the outside with goo on the inside. They come in different flavors including chocolate, chocolate-cherry, butterscotch, and lushberry) Tam looked away. It was pretty clear that he didn't want to talk to Biana right now. She looked hurt.

"And I." Dex dramatically paused. "Brought Lushberry juice."

"Duuuuuude. Lame." Keefe sighed. "You were supposed to bring a dessert! We already have lushberry juice on the table."

Dex glared at Keefe. "These lushberry juices, have elixirs in them that will make you turn into a different person. We can have some fun with these later."

Keefe and Dex both grinned. "I should've known you'd done something to these juices at Slurps and Burps, Dex," Keefe said. "I know!" Biana squealed. "Let's play truth or dare! And I'm going first! Dex! Truth or dare?" "Dare," Dex answered. "I dare you to run downstairs, get a bucket of water, and dump it on Keefe's head!"

This got a bewildered look out of Keefe. "WHAAAT? NO. NOT. THE. HAIR."

Biana smiled mischievously back at him. "Yes, the hair. Now, Dex." Biana giggled. "Can I chicken out?" Dex asked. "No!" Biana said, falling over laughing. This got a dark look out of Tam. "Fiiiiiiiine. Don't get mad at me Keefe! I'm being forced!"

"Bianaaaaaa. Noooooooo," Keefe whined. "Yes, Keefe. This is happening," Biana said.

Everyone sat in a circle, everyone amused to see what will happen next, except Keefe and Tam. Dex runs downstairs, everyone excited for what's about to happen. Dex charged back upstairs, spilling a bit of water out of the bucket in the process. "Sorry, Keefe," Dex says with a pitying look. Dex pours the water on Keefe's head, getting him soaked.

Everyone gasps and starts laughing. "I don't think I've ever seen you with such wet, flat hair dude." Fitz chuckled.

"Alright," Keefe said, grimacing. He'd spent half an hour that morning to get his hair perfect with hair gel and spray to get the perfect look for Foster. And she probably didn't even notice, Keefe thought.

"My turn. Biana, truth or dare?" Biana grinned.

"Dare," she said boldly.

"Okay, I dare you to wash off all of your makeup," Keefe smirked.

Biana paled. "Well… um, can you just… like… pick a different one?"

"No. You wouldn't pick a different one so I won't either."

Biana sighed. "This'll take at least seven minutes…"

"Biana," Tam said soothingly. "It's okay. We won't judge."

"Well… alright, then." Biana left Fitz's room, to go to the washroom. "Alright!" Keefe joyfully said.

"Now… it's time to find Mr. Snuggles!" Keefe yelled. He lept from his spot on the floor. Fitz had turned a bright shade of red.

"Er-uh-dude! Can you not?!" Fitz asked.

"Nope!" Keefe called from digging around Fitz's closet.

"I'll help, Keefe!" Dex called. Clothes were now being thrown all over Fitz's floor.

"Alright. Time to stop this," Tam declared. "Agreed," Linh replied.

Tam poked Keefe on the shoulder. "Hey, you know-it's Fitz's birthday. So, maybe you should stop?"

"Back-off bangs boy."

Sophie got up. "Kee-" "FOUND IT!" Keefe screeched. "MR. SNUGGLES IS DISAPPEARING FOREVER!" Keefe laughed an evil laugh.

"And that's quite enough of that." Sophie snatched back.

"Here." she handed it back to Fitz. Sophie smiled warmly at him. "Awwwww, don't be a party pooper, Foster," Keefe whined.

"Okay! My turn. Tam, truth or dare?" Linh asked.

"Dare. Everyone else is picking dare anyway."

"Tam, I dare you to kiss the prettiest girl in the room," Linh exclaimed.

Biana walked back in. Looking quite different.

"Do I look horrible?" Biana asked, her eyes watering.

"No," Tam said. "You'll always be beautiful," he said and gave her a passionate kiss.

Tam's lips parted to hers and suddenly it was just them. Them, and forever more. Biana leaned up to press her lips to his. It was a hard, hot, driving kiss, a nip at her lower lip and a clash of teeth. Pressing as hard as they could to get closer, and closer. Tam lost himself in the pleasure and taste of her mouth. They were glued together, skin and fabric, and a heavy mix of the chill coming through the open window in Fitz's room. His arms wrapped around her completely, and just as soon as it started, it ended.

Biana's lip was bleeding, and she wasn't sure if she bit it, or if he bit it. They looked around. Everyone had left.

"Oh, god Tam…" Biana whispered.

"Oh, please. As if they didn't already know we were together," he said.

"I know, but...how can we go back now Tam? After what we just did?"

"Relax, Biana. It's fine. Let's just pretend that never happened." Tam answered.

"Tam… I don't know if I want to be with you…" Biana said, her eyes becoming more watery. "I mean… I don't know if I love you…"

"Well, then I guess you can just go and wander off to your lover Keefe. Right? I mean…you don't care about me. I can take a hint Biana." Tam walked out of the room. It was just Biana. Biana alone. Without Tam. What have I done? She thought.