Forget me not (Connor Stoll)

Closer

Lily's Pov

I had decided to not tell anyone about what had happened with Connor yesterday night, I only told them how bad it had gone with Matthew.

"Oh my gods, we are so sorry Lily, we didn't think Matthew would do that" Piper said, genuinely apologizing.

"We would have never set you up with him if we knew how he really was" Katie continued.

"It's alright, its not your fault that he's an absolute dick, and thats he's an alcoholic, you guys just wanted me to have fun for once, don't worry" i answer, smiling and hugging them.

I truly didn't care about Matthew anymore, I mean, I was still scared out of my mind from what happened, but I was saved.

Usually I don't like being the princess that needs to be saved, but I wouldn't really mind if it was Connor who saved me.

WHOA THERE, where did that come from. I think to myself.

My main concern right now was to convince Connor to talk to me again, I can't stand him not talking to me.

Without his stupid jokes, his annoying smirk, messy hair and baby blue eyes, my days felt almost empty.

I missed how he would constantly flirt with me, and I would say some sharp comment, but he would laugh and keep on going.

I was determined.

I would get Connor Stoll to talk to me again, one way or another.

So, to do that, I would probably have to conjure Piper's mom, Aphrodite to give me so tips, because there is no way I am talking to anyone in the Aphrodite about it.

Drew would tell everyone, and Piper would freak out and erase my memory again.

But first, I decided I'd try myself.

I'd tell him how I feel, and if he really did care about me like he claimed, he would say something back.

I was walking to my archery class, when I saw him, finally.

He was walking along with Percy and Travis, laughing loudly.

They were talking about Percy's latest fight with Annabeth, and while Travis was genuinely trying to help Percy, Connor was just being a pain in the ass.

Like always.

It was either now or never, so I take a deep breath, and walk up to them.

"Hey, I need to talk to you" I say grabbing Connor away from their conversation without even acknowledging Percy or Travis.

Behind me, I hear Percy whistle, and yell something along the lines of "OOOO, looks like Connor's in trouble" in a mocking tone, smirking and laughing; while Travis was doubled over with laughter.

"Now, if you dragged me away from Percy and Travis, you better have a good reason, or else I'm marching back over there" says Connor, looking slightly pissed.

I had never really seen him pissed, AT ME, and I didn't like it, it made me feel like I should apologize immediately.

"I LIKE YOU" I blurt out, without thinking. Damn I lowkey blew it.

I wanted it to be a bit more romantic you know, but nope, looks like I couldn't do that.

And of course, after dropping that, I proceed to run away, faster than lightning.

That is always what happens, I run away.

I run away from my feelings.

Lily Marny, the Titan Killer, Lily Marny, the girl who bases everything on her battle skills and logic; terrified from her own emotions.

Great, just great.

He didn't run after me, he just stood there, before jogging back to Percy and Travis, and acting like nothing happened.

I heard Percy ask him what had happened, and he just answered "Nothing, she just wanted to know if I had taken her bow, since she couldn't find it anymore".

Damn, that hurt.

Why did it hurt that bad, it was just a crush.

He hadn't even rejected me.

Connor's Pov

I had made it pretty clear I didn't wanna talk anymore after yesterday.

That decision did hurt, a lot, but it was for the best.

Even Travis was telling me so, and even Percy was agreeing.

I was stupid to ever believe me and Lily could be a thing, like Annabeth and Percy.

We would never be like that.

But I have to admit, her saying that she liked me hit me like a train.

I knew it, we had kissed like twice, so it wasn't a shock.

But hearing her say it made me believe that maybe there was still a chance for us.

It gave me hope, but of course I wasn't going to go tell Travis and Percy, they would lecture me about how it isn't a good idea and blah blah blah.

And right now, that is the last thing I needed.

So, like the gentleman I am, I broke into her cabin, and left a letter on what I hoped was her bunk.

"Meet me tonight after the campfire at 9, C.S."

How romantic of me, right?