Nico's P.O.V.
I was walking back from my forest talk with Kim. Did I seriously say she was beautiful to her face?! My face was a bright red that I concealed with my bangs and hood. Dammit, I'm such an idiot! I thought before heading to my cabin.
"Hey Ale-" Alex wasn't in her room. I decided to take a look around. Her room was painted black with skulls everywhere. She had her skull sheets and her folded skull pajamas on top. She had a desk, which had a cup filled with art utensils and a stack of copy paper. Her headphones lay next to a picture of her and Kim on a vanity that was filled with beanies. Almost all of them had a skull on them. Wow, she likes skulls more than me! My eyes move to her square-looking pillow. I lifted it to find a sketch book, which I refused to intrude.
She also had a picture of us on her nightstand, along with a lamp. I looked at it, tearing up. We met a week ago, and here she is, putting pictures of us up like we've known each other forever.... It made my heart sink, thinking about how much she cared about me after a week. I left the room, leaving no trace I was present.
I decided to get a bite to eat and while passing the Poseidon cabin, it sounded as if an earthquake was going on. Must be Kim and my sister. Kim must have told my sister what happened and now she could be going crazy with happiness or ....anger?" I shook off the thought and kept walking to mess hall.
I sat down and a plate of pomegranate seeds and a cheese stick (don't ask) was placed in front of me. I began to eat, when Kim passed with a rosy pink tint on her cheeks and a wide grin in her flawless face. I didn't realize I was staring. She looked my way and waved at me, her rosy tint growing a shade deeper. I waved back, my heart melting at the sight. Damn. Why was she so pretty? My heart skipped a beat at the thought of Kim.
I got up and thought I should give my dad a visit.
Leo's P.O.V.
I sat, working alone again....
It got so lonely without Alex there with me. She built up more things than gadgets. She built up my strength. She always helped me with my projects, or she worked on her own. Recently, she built a small robot and was hoping to build an actual automaton. I admired her creativity and imagination.
Lately, we've been coming here more often. She makes me so happy. I want her to be mine, but we're too young. Calm down, Leo. It's only a crush, you're not I love with her. Wait.....are you? My eyes widened at the thought of having to grow up with her. I won't be alone. Finally.... My eyes watered. "I won't be alone..." A smile made its way to my lips. Tears of happiness. I've never had those. Ever. My tears usually signaled pain or frustration.
I knew we shared the same power. That means destruction for both of us. I sighed and returned to turning my wrench on a loose nut on my current project. I heard the door open, only to see Alex with long, wet hair in a hoodie and shorts and black high tops.
"You should really start taking a shower if you want to make it to dinner on time."
"Oh, o-okay"
"What did I tell you about stuttering?"
"It's not formal" I sighed.
"Good. Now come with me". She held out her hand, which I gladly took.
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see".
We stopped in front of the showers, where Alex pushed me in then throwing a pile of clothes, along with two bottles containing shampoo and conditioner. "Hurry up! Dinner is soon!" I heard through the door. "A-alright". I blushed at the thought of Alex outside the showers, waiting for me. "STOP STUTTERING!!!!!" I ignored the last yell and got undressed and headed into the shower.
I got out of the hot water, dried up and got in the clothes that were thrown at me by the one and only Alex ???? Gods she was weird. I chuckled and ruffled my hair with a towel. I walked out to an impatient Alex, waiting, leaning against a wall. "Let's get to dinner" I smiled. Alex nodded and we started walking towards the dining pavilion. We headed to our separate tables. I began conversing with my siblings while she started small talk with ol' death breath (Nico). She seemed to really like her new brother. As long as she's happy, I'm happy.
Alex's P.O.V.
I was trying to talk to Nico and make him eat his food when I spotted Leo looking at me. I smiled and waved before turning my attention to a love struck son of Hades. My thoughts drifted to the son of Hephaestus whom I spent a lot of my time with. I had developed a small crush on the flame headed boy. I wasn't going to tell him though. Damn, I thought. He takes the longest showers. My face gave an annoyed expression for more than one reason. Nico was daydreaming about Kim. I know I really want them to get together, but this too much.
After I finished eating, I headed for my cabin to get ready for bed. I got in my skull pj's, brushed my teeth, and got under the sheets and fell into a deep sleep.
Kim's P.O.V.
All throughout dinner, I couldn't stop thinking about Nico. About how he called me beautiful, how he got so close to me, about EVERYTHING! I can't believe I fell in love with another Emo. I thought to myself. Just another 'I can't believe it' by Kim and her mind. "It'll probably be another failed love attempt" I stated. "Like all the others". I may feel that way, but I don't think I've ever felt like this before. "Why?" A tear made it's way down my cheek. "Damn it all!" I said louder. "Damn Aphrodite for making me feel this way!" More and more tears fell, soaking my pale skin.
"No" I refuse to be weak at a time like this. CREAK. I heard my door and saw the 'oh so familiar' sea green that I loved with all my heart. "Hey Percy". He opened the door wider so his face fit through the crack. "You okay in here?" I wiped my face and forced a smile.
"Yeah, why?"
"Liar"
"I love you....."
He walked in and held me close in his muscular arms. "You too sis..." I began to sob into his chest as he comforted me. We stayed like that for a while before I fell asleep in his arms. He smiled, turned off the light, and laid down, me still in his arms until the darkness took over his mind as well. "Sleep tight Kim" he whispered before kissing my forehead and falling asleep for good.
