The Invisible Demigod

Marry - XVI

 If I had known how awkward this quest was going to be, I'd have stayed home.

I knew Sam had feelings for Claire, it was so obvious, but Claire didn't. Just as oblivious as always, which is really ironic for someone who is so good at reading expressions and body language.

I also knew that Nico liked her. I wasn't any good at body language and expressions, but I could tell when other people were feeling the love. Claire was harder, I don't think she really has feelings for either boy, at least not yet.

I tried to stay mad at her, but my old friend feelings kept resurfacing whenever she was hurt. Seriously, that girl could take a punch. Scratch that, make it she can take a beating and still go. I was so worried for her when she came back from our first monster attack, when the gryphons attacked, and when the car had crashed. So I stopped trying, we made up and I'm actually really happy.

I knew the main reason why I came was to save Cecil, but as we continued I realized something else. Sam was the reason I am here, Sam was the one that I have feelings for. I was really upset when I realized this, he liked Claire, not me. I could see why.

Claire was totally stupid when it came to her looks. She thought she wasn't pretty, she thought she wasn't worth anything, but she is. Her hair's always so soft and I don't know how, but always smells like ocean water. Her skin is a pretty cream color and her green eyes are right between hazel and grass green. She has no clue how pretty she is. I admit, I was jealous. I quickly got over it when I realized she didn't want anything to do with guys, then I was okay being her friend.

I just wish I had caught Sam's eye before he met Claire, but then again, that might have been worse. When he says he cares about me, then Claire shows up and I've had my heart broken. Oh well, there's not much hope, but I think I might have a chance when Sam realizes he's barking up the wrong tree.

I wish I was prettier, like one of the daughter of Aphrodite. They have the boys all over them, I'd have no trouble with getting Sam or Cecil. Heck, I could get Nico if I was a daughter of Aphrodite.

We've been walking for days, all of us were tired. Especially Sam, after grabbing the bull by the horns, literally. I actually thought Claire might fall for Sam after his injury, but then she disappeared with Nico. I admit it, I spied on them. I saw them kiss and I was a little jealous that Claire could get a guy before me.

Anyway, it was noon when we stopped so Sam could catch his breath. I helped him along, offering my hand and supporting him so he could keep going. I still hoped I'd somehow change his mind about who he cares about, but no indication yet.

No one was in the mood for another monster attack.

"Seriously?" I heard Claire yell, losing her temper. "How many more are there?Why not just chuck them all at us at once to get it over with?!" Another one of those shapeshifter things were back, this one was mad. I guessed it was the first one's mate, the levels of anger coming off it was a huge give away.

"I've got Sam, you two keep her busy." Nico nodded and Claire silently fumed. Luckily, she'll be able to take her anger out on the monster. Not us.

I pulled Sam away from the fighting, the shapeshifter changing into a giant dragon and spraying the two with fire. I hoped they'd be okay.

"No," Sam mumbled, slumped against my shoulder, "I want to help Claire...Nico...they're in trouble."

"Don't worry," I said in a soothing voice. "You rest here, I'll go help them for you. Just rest." Sam nodded, more willingly then I thought he would. He laid down and fell asleep almost instantly.