Sophie tackled both of them in a strangling hug, feeling relieved knowing it was them on the elevator. They were all laughing, and Sophie felt tears prick her eyes when even Dex walked over to Fitz and gave him a quick hug.

"You're definitely still Wonderboy though," he said, smiling. Fitz grinned, seemingly humbled. Biana looked at Sophie, smiling widely.

"What?" Sophie asked.

"You look nice," Biana explained, walking over and feeling Sophie's cape. She blinked in and out of sight, just like her mother. The concept was still strange to Sophie. Vanishers were weirdly graceful. "Like, you live somewhere important and don't have to dress like Sophie Foster." Sophie looked down at her tunic, black heels, and calf length black cape. When she looked back up, she noticed that both the boys were staring at her too.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Dex asked, when confusion flashed across Sophie's face.

"She's saying that you look beautiful and important," Fitz added, smiling at her. Sophie hoped he only meant that as a compliment. It wasn't like he'd noticed that specifically, right?

"She is important. And doesn't she always?" Dex mumbled. Sophie tried to calm the growing burn on her face by switching subjects.

"How did you guys get here? There isn't a crystal for this building on any of the Leapmasters," she wondered.

"I hacked into the registry pendant feeds, and found out where you were," Dex said. His dimples showed prominently when he grinned. "And the nearest destination was only a few minutes away." Biana shook her head, smiling.

"Grady and Edaline know Thalia," she explained further, making it sound a little less creepy. "Grady told us that you were working in her building."

"Who's Thalia?" Sophie asked.

"Thalia Amy? She's the secretary who let me in," Fitz said. Sophie frowned at herself. Two years of living here and she never thought the ask Mrs. Amy's first name. Then another realization racked her brain, filling her mind with worry.

"Where's everyone else?" Sophie asked, thinking about Tam, Lihn, Alden and Della. And even Marella. Keefe flashed across her mind for a second, but then she realized that probably nobody else would know where he was.

"You'll see soon enough," Fitz said, turning back towards the direction they were walking. When they reached Sophie's room, Dex swiped his wrist in front of the door, and it unlocked.

"How'd you do that?" Sophie asked, shocked. "Doesn't that mean any random Technopath can just break into my room?"

Dex laughed, before explaining. "Grady and Edaline gave me the room key." Relief flooded into Sophie. Fitz and Biana cracked up, and she shot them a pointed look.

"What?"

"That's exactly what Grady told us to do, and how you would react," Biana snickered. Sophie felt the corner of her lips twitch in a traitorous smile.

"I guess I owe them a visit soon," she said, thinking. She hadn't been home to Havenfield for almost a year. The last time she was home, they were having a party for Livvy and Quinlan's adoptive son, Railen, right after he graduated the Elite Levels.

"Exactly my point!" Biana shouted as she flopped onto the comfy bed. Sophie laughed and closed the door before joining Biana. She sat down on the edge of the bed while Fitz and Dex found seats near the windows. They seemed like they were talking about something serious. Fitz was facing them and Dex faced away, but they were both nodding. Worry crept into Sophie's features, until Fitz broke into a smile and Dex doubled over laughing.

"You need to relax," Biana said. "Which, again, is part of my point." She waved her arms at Fitz and Dex. Sophie was about to ask what her point was when she added, "Boys, come over here and stop talking about Sophie."

Sophie flushed as Dex asked, "Why do you think we were talking about Sophie?" But he and Fitz both shared the same lopsided grin. Biana sighed and they sat in chairs near the end of the bed.

"Okay, you guys. We're having a party and you're all invited," she said. Sophie looked at her sideways.

"Who's planning it?" Dex asked, as he glanced at Sophie.

"We are. Sophie and I," she explained. "Sophie wants to visit Havenfield—I can tell—and please." She held up her hands like she was surrendering. "Give me one better way to return home other than a huge party!" Sophie glanced at Fitz and Dex for backup, but they both looked absolutely adorable and like they could jump for joy.

"Have you talked to my parents already?" Sophie asked, setting her gaze back on Biana, who was absentmindedly poking Sophie's pillow back into place. Biana nodded, smiling. Sophie rolled her eyes and stood, wandering to her closet and changing into a hip length navy blue tunic and black leggings. It got quiet for a while, other than Biana and Fitz's quiet argument about someone named Arora.

"Dex, you have looked like you're going to explode since we got in here. Anything you wanna say?" Fitz said, switching the subject from himself to Dex. Dex mumbled something that Sophie couldn't hear from inside her closet, but it made Biana squeal and Fitz fall silent.

"Wait, what?" Sophie walked back over to the bed and sat on the ground, keeping her focus on Dex. She did, however, notice Fitz following her movement with his eyes—which immediately sent a flame to her cheeks.

Dex rolled his eyes before answering with another mumble, and Sophie had to ask him to repeat it.

"I said me and Marella got matched, so we're trying something out."

Something? Sophie transmitted to Dex. He looked at her and Sophie raised her eyebrows at him, grinning, and his whole face turned pink, spreading to his ears.

"I'm happy for you!" Biana squealed. "You guys are going to be so cute!" Sophie agreed, but couldn't help noticing that Fitz suddenly seemed very interested in her fuzzy grey carpet.

"Fitz has some updating to do as well," Dex pointed out. Fitz shot him a glare, before adding, "I think we can save that for later."

"Why not now?" Biana asked, slowly twirling her long brown hair into an intricate braid.

Fitz shot Dex another glare that made Sophie wonder if he was transmitting before explaining, "Because I thought you could tell Sophie wanted to leave and visit Havenfield. And don't we have a huge party to plan?"

"Sophie and I do," she corrected.

Smart. Sophie transmitted to Fitz. Talking to Biana about a party will definitely take the heat off of you. Fitz flashed a smile at her as Dex and Biana got up from their sitting positions.

"We'll meet you two downstairs at the Leapmaster. I told Tam and Lihn we'd meet them at Fox—" Biana grimaced, stopping her sentence short as Dex jabbed her in the ribs. "I told them we'd meet them before getting to Havenfield." Sophie frowned as Biana rubbed her ribs, scowling at Dex.

What is she hiding from me at Foxfire? Fitz watched them leave her room before turning back to her.

You caught that too? But, I'm sure it's nothing, he transmitted back as the door clicked shut. She smiled at him as he joined her on the floor.

"But I will tell you that thing later. I just," he looked over her face, not lingering anywhere, but enough to make her face burn a little, "I just need some time to decide."

"Decide what?" She asked. His seriousness faded, replaced with one of his grins.

"You'll see. But for now, let's get moving. Edaline and Grady are already expecting you, I'm sure." Sophie laughed and Fitz ran his hand through his hair as he stood up. He offered Sophie a hand and she took it.

'I'm pretty sure 'you'll see' is going to be the new 'no reason to worry'," Sophie joked. Fitz laughed and looped his arm through hers, a friendly gesture. As they walked out the door she had to remind him of one last thing.

We're still Cognates. You can tell me anything.

A/N: Thanks for reading! Sorry, I'm working as fast as I can, and now I'm realizing that it would better if I just write a couple chapters and then publish them all together, at once, versus leaving you guys waiting (if you are). And also, I know some people like short chapters, but I mine are a little on the long side. Also, for those Keefe-people, he is definitely coming. Just hold on a little! Anyway, I hope you guys like it so far… and feel free to leave any questions, comments, or suggestions you have and I will try to respond! I will really try to incorporate any suggestions I like into my story :)