Unclaimed~A Percy Jackson/Leo Valdez Fanfiction

Chapter 7: I'm Threatened My Death

It was Monday afternoon and I still hadn't been claimed. To add to that, Mr. D hadn't got back to me either. It's not that I was even discouraged anymore. I was just plain annoyed. I didn't even understand why I hadn't been claimed. There had better be a very good reason for it. Unless they just plain hated my guts and didn't care if I stayed my whole life unclaimed. If my godly parent hated me that much, I didn't even want to know anymore. I rather go around as the unclaimed demigod than the girl with the parent that hates her.

"Rowan! Snap out of it!" Kylie yelled at me.

"Huh what?" I asked confused.

"You kind of zoned out on me, I asked you a question."

Kylie and I ended up having to go strawberry picking after lunch today. Apparently it was kind of a disguise for the camp.  It was getting really hot and my hands were getting sticky from a mix of strawberry juice and sweat.

"Sorry," I said, "What was the question again?"

Kylie rolled her eyes, " I asked what you were doing for free time tonight?"

"I'm not sure."

"Well I think you should come kick butt with me on the volley ball court!"

"Eh maybe."

Kylie looked at me with a concerned look on her face," You've been acting really weird lately, what's wrong? And don't just say your mind's all jumbled or that it's about being unclaimed. I know it's not just that. Spill."

I sighed. I knew I was going to have to tell her eventually. I'd only known her for a little over a week but she knew me too well.

"Fine. It's about Leo."

"Oooooh!" Kylie mocked, "Wait what happened? Did he break your heart? I will smack that kid into tomorrow if-"

"Kylie! Let me talk."

"Sorry..."

"No Leo did not break my heart. We weren't even dating. I've been having really mixed feelings about him. Especially with being unclaimed and such. Then during Capture the Flag we kind of bumped into each other and he tried to kiss me. I ran off before he could. Since then, things have been so awkward between us. I feel like I've hurt him and I feel terrible. I've been trying so hard to avoid him but I can't stop thinking about him. It's all coming too fast and by the gods Kylie I don't know what to do."

"Why don't you just talk to him? Find out how he feels."

"I know how he feels. Piper told me that he really likes me. Heck, he told me he liked me straight to my face!"

"Do you like him?"

"No. Yes? Maybe. I don't know!"

"Maybe you should tell him how you feel."

"I don't know..."

"Well you can't avoid him forever."

"I know. But maybe I can for just for a few more weeks?"

"Rowan."

I sighed, "It's just too much right now."

"Take your time. But if I know Leo, he'll be onto the next girl quicker than you know it. If you really like this kid, I wouldn't wait too long."

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Once we were finished with strawberry picking, I had free training down at the arena before free time. Kylie had archery so we had to part ways. Once I walked into the arena, I felt a sudden wave of relief to see Piper.