Aquaphobia (Percy Jackson Fic)

Prophecies Don't Care About Timing

A/N: Hey guys, I decided to get another chapter out before the move. Thank you again for adding Aquaphobia to your reading lists and commenting! Thank you for your support. Thank you all for reading, I never thought I would get this many views! I really appreciate the support. Shout out to @12steph21 for voting on two chapters, commenting, pointing out an error (I only proof read once so if you see any tell me) and letting me know that this chapter was sitting in drafts and didn't publish.

Warning: There will be mentions of Anorexia and self-harm. Everyone's experiences are different, so this story may be different than your own. If this content could trigger you, don't read it. I am always here to talk.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Percy Jackson franchise * sniffle *. I only own any characters I create and most of the plot line.

"I'm sorry, what?" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Sure, my eating schedule isn't the best, but I don't have an eating disorder. "There is no way I have an eating disorder. Girls with Anorexia are super thin. I'm not."

"You're not? Look at yourself Aria, you are practically skin and bones! Even if you hadn't fainted I was considering calling you in for a check-up. You are losing weight at an alarming rate! Look I understand this is scary, but you need to accept that this is happening. You will get better, but it is going to take some time." I keep my eyes fixated on the bed. I didn't think it had gone this far. I am in complete control, or at least, I thought I was.

"Look, we don't have to tell anyone you don't want to, but we have to tell Chiron, and camp rules state we have to tell the head of your cabin about any long-term health issues you have. That's Percy."

"No!" I say immediately. "You can't tell Percy."

"These are the rules Aria, I-"

"Please, Will." Will looks at me and sighs.

"We can talk to Chiron about it." I shoot him a grateful look, and he gives me a warm smile in return. "Things are going to have to change. We haven't had a case of Anorexia at the camp since I have been here, but I believe in the past we would have the camper check in with the head of their cabin every meal, and the cabin leader would make sure they ate a decent amount. If Chiron allows you not to tell Percy, and that is a big if, I will have you report to me and you will have to show me what you are eating as well as how much of it you eat. I obviously don't expect full meals immediately, but to start out I want to see you eating during at least two meals. I need to see a real effort Aria. If you lose any more weight I am going to have to tube you. Understand?"

"Yes" I say quietly.

"Good, now we talk to Chiron."

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Will and Chiron are in the next room discussing my... problem. Will offered for me to come too, but I declined. I don't need to see Chiron's initial reaction. It feels like I'm a child, sitting outside while the grown-ups talk. I still don't understand why this is such a big problem. I am in control.

Chiron and Will walk out to where I am sitting after what feels like an eternity. I put my head down, not wanting to look them in the eyes. "Aria," Chiron calls softly. He gives me a small smile, "I've talked to Will. I hope you realise you can't go on like this."

"I'm in control." I mumble.

"What was that?" Chiron says.

"I am in control," I repeat louder. I hear Chiron sigh. Will decides to speak up.

"Actually Aria, you're the opposite. This is completely out of control. Do you know that you were out for an entire day?" I stare at him in shock. "You didn't even notice, did you? You passed out yesterday, that's how weak your body is right now." Chiron decides to cut back in. "Look Aria, here is what is going to happen. I've decided we don't have to inform Percy as long as we see improvement. You will eat breakfast and dinner with Will every day, and every other day I want you here right after breakfast, where you can either speak to Will or another medical camper who is trained to deal with these kinds of things."