Camp Half Blood: One "Salty" Adventure

Chapter 23

Rose's POV:

We finally made it back to Will's room as he lightly put me down on his bed. I smiled at him and he smirked back. "Thank you for doing that, Will. It... it meant a lot." I said slowly and sadly remembering how it went towards the end when Myra told me to leave.

"Of course, Rose... but it took too much out of you. I won't be able to do this again for a while." I nodded in response.

"I know... it's just so... enclosed. Being in here all day, I mean. In the cell, I could see through the bars and it didn't feel so tiny. But in here..." he nodded, biting his lip.

"I know... I know... I wish there were some way..." I nodded knowing what he was going on about. He sat down in a chair next to my bed. "I'm gonna get you some dinner in about ten minutes. Eat as much as you can, you gotta get some of your energy back after that." He explained to me.

"I'll try." He smiled. We fell into a silence, that is, until I spoke up again. "Hey, Will?" I asked him. He looked up at me waiting for me to continue. "I'd like to change into some of those clothes Shadow gave me... uh..." I trailed off but he nodded.

"Ok, I'll step outside. Just call me back in when you're done, alright?" He replied.

"You could get that dinner while I'm changing, you know?" I suggested. He let out a small laugh and then facepalmed himself.

"Duh... gods ok I'll be back soon." I nodded and then he left. I decided to change into the grey sweatpants and the black T-Shirt without the writing on it. And, since I was still cold, I took the oversized sweatshirt, obviously a guy's sweatshirt, and threw it on. I was warm now, but that took even more energy out of me. I curled up on the bed and closed my eyes, just waiting for Will to come back with dinner. I was actually starting to feel hungry. Which was good, because I haven't been feeling hungry for a while now. I just hoped that the food would stay down this time. Not too much later did Will come back. I guess I took more time than I thought I would to change. He knocked first to make sure it was alright for him to come in. "Hey." He said walking in with two plates of food.

"Hi... what'd you bring?" I asked sitting up but failing. I couldn't get myself to sit up, I was way too worn out. He put both plates down and grabbed my waist, picking me up and putting me into a sitting position. He looked me over, biting his lip and then looked down and took one plate of food, handing me one.

"Uh... I just heated up some mashed potatoes and some meatloaf." I smiled at him.

"Sounds good. Thanks." I said beginning to eat. He took his plate and began eating as well. After about 40 minutes of picking at my food, I was able to finish close to all of it. I handed Will the plate and he took both of ours too the kitchen, returning with some water bottles. He handed me one and started drinking one himself.

"So..." Will spoke up. He attempted to make eye contact but then looked down and began fiddling with his water bottle cap. "How are you feeling after eating? Do you need a bucket or?..." he trailed off.

"I'm alright. I don't think I need a bucket." I let out a small laugh. He nodded.

"Are you ready to head to bed or do you wanna stay up a little longer?" He asked me. I thought for a moment and I knew I was too tired to stay up any longer.

"I think I'm ready to go to sleep." He nodded and then got up, putting the chair back where it was and then got a blanket to put on the floor. He took both of our waters and put it on the side table. I felt bad when I saw his facial expression. He looked as exhausted as me... he didn't deserve to sleep on the floor. "Will?" I asked before he laid completely down.

"Yeah, Rose?" He questioned.

"I uh... I know I told you I wouldn't ask you again... but could you maybe sleep in the bed with me tonight?" His face turned slightly blush but he didn't move a muscle.

"Wh-why? Are you cold again?" He asked. I gave him a helpless face and nodded my head. He ran a hand through his hair. "I don't know, Rose..." he trailed off as I grabbed his hand lightly.

"Please?" I asked. He smiled a little.

"I... I guess. But just this once..." I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah yeah, come here." I pulled him a little. He let out a laugh and got into bed. I pushed over a little for him to get in. He looked at me.

"Do you mind if I take my shirt off? You may be cold but I'm kinda warm." I shrugged my shoulders, not really caring much. I couldn't really see him anyways since he turned off the light. He did so and then laid down. I scooched closer to him and wrapped my arms around his torso, resting my head on his chest. He put an arm around me and I soon fell asleep, warm and safe in my captors arms.

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A/N
Guys! This is the hundredth part of the story! This journey has been so amazing and writing this story has been so fun. Thank you to all who've been reading and voting and commenting. It, honestly, means a lot. Love y'all and here's to a hundred more parts! Lol 😂

-K🥀