Children of Rome: Camp Jupiter's Heroes

Greeks, or geeks?

I ran out to see a giant ship in the sky with a metallic bronze dragon head. Not exactly what I was expecting to wake up to. Then again, I don't pay attention to much of what goes on. It really annoys praetor Reyna. She's scary but there was something about her I just really liked. Plus she was hot. Not that I can say that out loud or I'd probably be ripped apart like one of Octagon's teddy bears. From a distance I could see some girl with curly blonde hair flip over the great Percy Jackson. Hahaha, I liked these Greeks already. But aside from that I was just really overwhelmingly exited to see Jason. Gods, it's been so long. I smiled and tried to wave, but I hesitated. He probably doesn't want to be bothered by me. He just got here and he has a bunch of new friends. Octagon, who stood near me, looked absolutely pissed.
"What's wrong?"
I looked over to him.
"That!"
He gestured to the Greeks and their ship.
"Whatever you say, Octagon."
I shrugged.
"Don't call me that!"
He snapped. He was an asshole, but he was one of my best friends. He then marched ahead and started complaining to Reyna. When would he learn? There was no arguing with her. Percy then said something that made him more upset, Octavian then walked past me.
"Hey buddy, where are you going?"
I followed him.
"To burn some offerings."
Octavian growled.
"No need to be like that."
I put a hand on his shoulder, he pushed it off.
"Praetor's orders."
"Fiiiiiiine, need any help?"
I asked.
"No. I'm augur, it's my job and if you don't stop being so annoying I might throw you in the burnings too."
"Aw come on, we all know the gods would just take it as an offense and probably just send me back."
I poked him. He resisted smiling.
"True."
He nodded. I looked over my shoulder and back at Reyna and Jason. I hoped they would get to talk, I really missed him, but I knew he was Reyna's best friend and that she had probably really missed him too.

Since we were eating in the forum we brought in couches and furniture. The aurae whisked around us, chattering and also bringing food. I watched Octavian come back from burning but instead of sitting with me he went right over to the newcomers. I frowned and dug into some food. The Greeks told stories and they all seemed so heroic but still kind of funny and happy, Jason fit right in with them. Some girls next to me seemed to have a serious debate as to wether Jason or Percy was hotter. Pshh, if they really knew either of them, they'd know that they're dorks. Percy and Jason were similar in some ways, except Percy was more laid back and sarcastic. I then started eavesdropping on Reyna's table.
"No wonder they made you Praetor."
Jason nodded to Percy. Octavian rolled his eyes.
"Which means that we now have THREE praetors! The rules clearly state we can only have two!"
"On the bright side, both Jason and I outrank you, Octavian. So we can both tell you to shut up."
OHHHH BURRRRRN. Octavian practically radiated anger. Then he continued to talk to the group. Oh gods, Jason and Percy. I could see the bromance that would come later. I facepalmed.
"Henry, everything okay? You seem very interested in that group over there."
A girl with short black curly hair turned to me.
"Bea, I'm fine. Happy to see my friends together again. Even if Octagon is being a dick."
I stated.
"Okay. I really missed him too."
She grinned.
"Who didn't miss The Sparkling Superman? Aside from Octagon."
I took a bite out of my food.
"I don't know, but I can tell he's changed. I think he has a girlfriend too."
She pointed to the girl in the white tank top with braided hair.
"Oh good, I was hoping he wouldn't fall for Percy."
I joked.
"What? No!"
She smacked me.
"Percy is so not his type."
"Beatrice, I was only kidding!"
I laughed.
"Besides, Reyna and I were his friends first. They still don't get along with the bear burner, but I think things will start to get better. And I hope it will stay like that."
I smiled a little sadly. They were all so amazing. So what did that make me?