And I let her get away

Part 2

Years had passed but Kates eyes never lost their color. She hoped one day she would be able to tell her soulmate sorry for not being able to love him as long and as hard as he has loved her.

Then she turned seventeen. And she realized she was different from all the other girls in her class. She didn't drool over the football players or the soccer players like she was supposed to. She didn't think they were attractive in anyway.

That's when Kate came to terms with the fact that she was gay. When she realized her soulmate would most likely be a woman.

And as he changed to she, and as Kate realized her sister may never be coming back to her, she slowly began to heal her wounded heart. She thought to herself, 'maybe one day I will be able to love again' and 'maybe one day I will give my soulmate the love she deserves.'

••••••

Sophie decided to join the military when she was twenty. She became a student at Point Rock Academy. She met someone. Her name was Kate. And she's funny and gorgeous and always knows how to make her feel better. They were together for three years. Sophie is pretty sure she is her soulmate and she couldn't be happier.

••••••

Kate loves Sophie. She realized it one night as she was hiding out in her room. They were having a conversation but Sophie has been doing most of the talking considering Kate was a little distracted at the moment. She seemed concerned with the finals they were going to have soon and worrying like she had any chance of failing. They both knew she wouldn't but that didn't seem to stop her.

Sophie ended up biting the inside of her cheek worrying so much and as Kate laughed at her she couldn't help but think 'I love this woman so much.'

When Sophie returned from the bathroom after cleaning her mouth out, she refused to look at Kate. Kate didn't think much of it. Believing that Sophie was probably mad at her for laughing. She apologized. Sophie barely acknowledge she spoke at all.

Kate was allowed to stay over and they went to bed. The next day Kate noticed Sophie's eyes were brown.

It wasn't hard to put two and two together. Kate understood what this could mean. She couldn't be happier. Maybe luck was on her side a little.

That was the first year they had together.
It got better from there on out.

••••••

Deciding to celebrate their one year anniversary, Kate has been trying to convince Sophie to go to a party off campus. And of course Sophie is trying to talk her out of it. No one knows Kate as well as Sophie does. That includes knowing that Kate will most definitely be getting drunk off her ass no matter what Sophie tries to do.

Considering tomorrow was their sharp shooting competition, where both of them decided to enter, Sophie didn't want to participate in anything that could possibly make them lose. Kate seemed to take this as a challenge.

"Come on babe. I promise us going to this party will in no way effect you in tomorrow's comp."
Sophie sighed, in the dramatic way she does when she knows she won't win this fight but is willing to try anyway.
"That's the thing Kate. I'm not worried about me losing the comp tomorrow. I have no plans of drinking tonight-"
"Where's the fun in that?" Kate mumbled.
"I'm worried about you. Who I know will use tonight as an excuse to drink all booze in sight."

Sophie began pacing. Which was a sign of her overthinking. Kate thought is was adorable but she knew if she didn't stop her now she would pace a hole into the floor.

So Kate got up and as Sophie turned at the end of her pace she bumped into her. Kate had her arms open ready to pull her into a hug. Sophie just rolled her eyes and rested her head on her chest as Kate pulled her into her arms.

"I promise you. I won't mess up tomorrow's comp just because I had a couple of drinks. Do you trust me?"
"I trust you with my life" Kate gave her a kiss on her forehead. Moved her hands to grab the sides of her face and gave her another kiss on her nose.
"Then trust that I won't let you down and that I won't break that promise." Kate gave her another kiss, on the lips this time, and pulled back to show Sophie her dazzling smile.
"Oh stop being smug. I'm only doing this because I like you" As Sophie strutted off to get ready Kate couldn't help but think 'I am so lucky to have her in my life.'

••••••
The party was great. They had an amazing time. The morning after was a different story. Kate never wanted to live through a hangover like that again. Her head hurt, her vision was blurry and no matter how much water she drunk, she couldn't get the dry throat feeling to go away.

"I told you this would happen." Kate just glared at her.

In the end it wasn't all bad. Kate still won first place barley even trying to make the shot and Sophie came in second. They celebrated with more drinks.

"Are you sure this is a good idea? You're still hungover from last night"

"Babe trust me. I can handle it."

Kate could not handle it.

••••••
A week before graduation Kate wanted to cement some of their memories together. She decided the best way to do that was a prompt make out session all over campus. It seemed like a good idea at the time but eventually became a decision both came to regret.

They were caught. And both were given the choice to either deny the allegations or confess and be kicked out of the school.

"We're their top cadets. They wouldn't just kick us out over this. No! We should stand our ground. I'm not gonna hide who I am. Are you?"

Sophie agreed with her. That is until she changed her mind.

"It may be best if you just kept your distance from now on." Sophie's words broke both of their hearts.
"I know you love me." Kate took a hold of her hands.
"Tell me that I'm wrong and I will walk away and let you make the biggest mistake of your life." She looked into her eyes. Eyes that turned brown the day after Kate realized she loved her.

Kate had to believe her soulmate just wouldn't let her walk away from her like this. Not after all the years where her eyes never changed colors. Not once.
"You're wrong Kate." Sophie's voice sounded hollow.
"I have to go" she said before turning around to head back to her room. Not letting Kate see the tear that fell down her face once she turned her back.

Kate knew she was lying. She knew Sophie still loved her because Kate's eyes never went dull. Sophie was her soulmate and she still loved her. Kate may never be able to understand why Sophie lied that day but she does know she made the right choice. She would never be able to hide who she was. Not even for her soulmate.

So Kate walked away. Her father ended up deciding to send her around the world. To train her. So she could eventually join him in being a crow. She was gone for six years. At no time did her eyes turn dull. Because Sophie was her soulmate and even if she denied it, Kate knew she loved her.