Tratie One Shots

~princess of nature~

I honestly never thought it would come to this. I, Travis Stoll, am leaving Camp Half Blood. I have been through two wars, and yet the thing making me leave, is a girl. Not just any girl. Katie Gardner. The most beautiful demigod I've ever laid eyes on. It's no wonder they chose her. She's perfect in every way. 

 Persephone decided to become the Queen of the Underworld, so now there is no Princess of Nature. Demeter has been searching for a while, considering for a while, who could be the next Princess. Katie, being the eldest, and most obvious choice, was chosen. But mainly she was chosen because everyone in camp voted for her. Demeter has us vote, and Katie won. 

It's not like I'm mad that she's the Princess of Nature, it's just that now I know I don't stand a chance with her. We decided to stop being enemies, and be friends, and I've grown closer to her, and I just love her more. So, when Demeter had the ceremony for Katie, Katie picked me as one of the people to go. Katie could only choose five people, because the ceremony was held at Olympus, and I was one of them. Not that I'm reading into it. 

When Demeter placed the flower crown on Katie's head, a gorgeous gown was suddenly on Katie. Her hair was softly curled, and she looked breathtaking. I know she's way out of my league, but I thought that maybe I stood a chance. But after seeing her like that, I knew I was out of the game. Katie deserves better anyway. 

So here I am. In my cabin, packing up to go live with my mom for a couple of months. I'll live with her until school starts, and then I'll decide if I'm going to school or not. And yeah, yeah I know about that whole "Monsters will come after you, BLAH BLAH BLAH" I already got that talk from Connor. Besides, I'm a son of Hermes, I have ways to keep monsters away. 

I thought about saying goodbye to Katie, but decided against it. After all, she's having her after- party right now, she probably doesn't even notice I'm gone. I wouldn't wanna spoil her big night anyway. Besides, it would be too hard for me. Seeing her, all gorgeous and not even trying. 

I grab my small suitcase and walk about the door, careful not to draw any attention from Katie's party as I make my way to Thalia's tree. I turn around and take one last good look at my camp. I've been here most of my life. I'm gonna miss this. But I'll be back. Hopefully sooner, rather than later. I close my eyes and take a deep breath in before turning on my heel to walk down Half Blood Hill. 

"I always dreamed my first kiss would be with a handsome prince." 

I freeze. That voice. Her voice. 

Katie. 

What is she doing here?

"I'm not your prince, Katie." I say, turning to face her. 

As always, she looks breathtaking. A dark green flowy dress that reaches her knees, with golden sandles. Her hair is in a bun on the top of her head. Her bright green eyes seem to pop as they stare into my soul. 

"Katie Gardner," she says walking toward me, "Princess of Nature," she rips my suitcase out of my hand, and lays it on the ground, "would beg to differ." she steps on my suitcase and grabs my face, and yanking me into a kiss. 

I won't lie, I've dreamed of kissing Katie Gardner many times before, but I didn't think I'd be so surprised that I couldn't even react. My hands flew in the air, hesitating for a moment, before grabbing her waist and pulling her closer to me, deepening the kiss. Her lips are soft, and gentle, warm and welcoming. We break apart after a few more moments, and she beams at me. All I can do is gape at her. She just giggles quietly, which makes me smile. 

I pull her into a hug, and spin her around, all the while we are both laughing. I set her down and peck her lips. With her face in my hands, I have never felt so happy. Katie Gardner just kissed me. Oh dear gods. 

"I love you Katie-Kat." I whisper, beaming at her. 

She grins right back, "I love you too Trav."

"I do have one question for you though." I tell her. She nods in response. "Will you be my girlfriend, Miss Princess of Nature?" 

"Only if you'll be my boyfriend." she tells me, kissing me on the cheek. I grab her hand in mine, and we walk back to her party, hand in hand. Boyfriend with girlfriend. Lover with lover. 

"Wait, does this make me the Prince of Nature?"