THE SECRET OF US || W.S
The sun was just beginning to crest over the horizon as thirteen-year-old Aurelie Moreau arrived on the bustling set of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
The air buzzed with anticipation, a blend of nerves and excitement that...
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𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓾𝓼
ᴹⁱᵈⁿⁱᵍʰᵗ ᶜᵃʳ ʳⁱᵈᵉˢ
The night was cool and clear as Mia's car sped down the nearly empty streets. The moon cast a soft glow over the city, reflecting off the pavement as they drove aimlessly, just enjoying the freedom of the open road. Mia was in the driver's seat, with Gracie next to her, both of them engrossed in a conversation that Aurelie only half-listened to.
Aurelie sat in the back, her forehead resting against the cool glass of the window. The world outside blurred past her, the lights of the city streaking by like memories slipping away. She'd always loved midnight car rides—the way they made her feel like she was floating in a dream, disconnected from everything yet deeply in tune with her own thoughts.
As Gracie and Mia chatted in the front, their voices blended with the low hum of the car engine, creating a comforting background noise. Aurelie's mind, however, was miles away, wandering through memories of late-night conversations, stolen glances, and the way Walker's smile seemed to light up any room.
She thought back to how he had pushed her on the swing just a few days ago, the way he laughed when she teased him, and the way he always seemed to know exactly how to make her feel better when she was stressed.
They had always been close, sharing a bond built on trust and an unspoken understanding. But lately, something had shifted.
She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but there was a new tension in the air between them—a tension that made her heart race in a way she hadn't noticed before.
As the car sped through the empty streets, Aurelie realized with startling clarity what had been lingering in the back of her mind for some time now. It wasn't just friendship anymore. It hadn't been for a while.
She liked Walker—really liked him.
The realization hit her like a wave, washing over her and leaving her breathless.
She wasn't sure when it had happened, but somewhere along the way, her feelings for Walker had grown into something more. Something deeper.
Mia's laughter broke through her thoughts, pulling her back to the present.
She looked up, watching as her cousin and Gracie joked around, their faces lit up by the dashboard lights.
They were her best friends, the ones she could always count on to be there for her, no matter what. If anyone could help her figure out what to do next, it was them.
Taking a deep breath, Aurelie decided to speak up before she lost her nerve. "Guys," she said, her voice a little shaky. Mia and Gracie paused their conversation and glanced back at her, sensing the seriousness in her tone.
