★・My Praetor・★ (fem!oc X character)

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒓

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(Previously on Chapter Three, where Reyna promises to not hide anything from Cinder. But she asks for Cinder to do the same, also, the pet name! Of course, platonic for now. There will be angst, kinda? Idk, but there will be phrases that may or may not trigger.)

*(3rd person POV)*

As Reyna and Cinder separate from their embracing moment, they swiftly go back to the Mess Hall. Everything seemed fine, and the two didn't seem much different. 

Scratch that, Cinder seemed much more happier and that's new. Piper and Annabeth instantly scooted next to Cinder and bombarded her with questions, keeping their voices hushed.

"So? What was that all about? Did you two fight? Probably not, you seem.. happy." Piper whispered with a confused look, but it faded into searching at Cinder's expression. Annabeth nodded.

"Yea, Cin. What happened? Did something happen? Did you guys-" Before Annabeth could finish, Cinder put her hand over Annabeth's mouth. Cinder whispered to both of them with a small smile.

"Can I speak now? Okay, we just cleared up a few things. That's all, nothing bad happened. And before you ask, no. We did not kiss. We're just friends." Cinder retorted at Piper who had a knowing look, the daughter of Aphrodite groans while Annabeth seemed relieved.

"Thank the gods, we thought you'd be at each other's throats after the tension. So, no more 'Mi amor'? I mean, she didn't call you that on purpose.. Right?" Annabeth sighed while asking the question, seeming curious.

Piper was looked as if she was hoping Cinder would say no, Cinder hesitated for a moment. But eventually, she shook her head. Piper and Annabeth gasped softly, Piper squealing.

"Chill out! I mean, you can call friends that.. right? I mean, I call you two 'mon ange' all the time so.." Cinder didn't seem to think it was anything more than a friendly gesture. 

Piper and Annabeth shared a 'She's hopeless' look before then looking at Cinder with skeptical looks.

"Cinder, nobody calls their friends 'my love'. She even said it in Spanish! We all know you fall for people who can speak a different language." Annabeth whispered with a matter-of-fact voice, Piper giggled at the last sentence as Cinder flushed.

"Okay okay, so maybe it's not that. But it's not gonna happen. Reyna's a praetor, I'm just.. me." Cinder whispered with nonchalant voice, shrugging slightly. Piper and Annabeth seemed worried but decided to drop it for now. The boys seemed clueless, they'll tell them later.

 Cinder kept trying to hide her vitiligo, but one of her best friends, Nico, grumbled and guided her hand off her face. His grumpy expression stayed the same, but his gaze softened at Cinder as he  spoke with a low and tired voice, "Cin. Nobody's going to say anything about your appearance, it's not shocking or anything." Nico was giving her tough love, Cinder knew this, but still; Cinder flinched at the force. 

Reyna saw this, giving a cold glare at Nico. Nico sighed and softened his voice, "It's okay, Cin.. nobody is going to say anything but good things. Trust me, okay? I'm your best friend, and if anyone insults you, I'll shove a bone up their-"

Cinder stopped Nico and gave a thankful grin to the son of Hades, letting a laugh erupt from her. Reyna's glare almost instantly faded and softened. This left Piper, Leo, Grover, and Annabeth to start to get ideas. Grover was making bets with Will, and hell- even Nico knew it was obvious.