(3rd Person) High school and modern AU
Thalia and Reyna had always been friends. Literally, the day they met the declared that they loved each other and were going to remain friends forever. And they have been from 1st grade till now when their Juniors.
They stuck together through thick and thin. Even when Thalia's dad left, even when Reyna's mom died and her dad nearly lost his mind, even when Thalia's older sister Artemis joined the army when they were in 2nd grade, even when Thalia's little brother died of cancer, they were friends never leaving the others side.
Friends. God Thalia hated that word. She wanted to be more than that. She wanted to be able to call Reyna hers, not in a possessive way. But to be able to say she loved Reyna in a different way. To hold her tight at night, cuddle, stealing kisses before soccer games and hold hands. Thalia wanted all that.
And so did Reyna.
But they both were scared. They didn't want to ruin what they had, so neither of them said anything.
Well until...
(Artemis)
I was just about to fall asleep when Thalia burst into my room. I would usually yell at her to get out but Zoë was asleep on my chest, making the task difficult.
I met Zoë in Iraq, we were both there in there on a tour after college at west point. When I finished my tour, I joined the police force in my home town. And so did Zoë. One thing led to another and we've been dating for a little over 2 years now.
"What's up?" I whispered really not wanting to wake her.
"I-uh-I think I have feelings for someone..." She said almost unsure if she should tell me.
"Ok, can I ask who?"
"I-uh- oh fuck it I like Reyna Arty, I really really like Reyna" I wanted to grin, it was oblivious that they were head over heels for each other. But I could see how scared she was.
"Does she know this?" I knew the answer but I wanted to double-check.
"Hell no!" She shouted, waking Zoë. I glared daggers at her stroking Zoë's hair hoping she'd fall back asleep.
"Sorry' she whispered 'I'm just so scared Arty, I don't want to ruin everything. She's the best thing I've ever had happen, no offense."
I had to smile at that, I felt the same with Zoë. We had become so close after coming home, she was my rock and I was hers. I loved her and telling her that was the scariest thing I've ever done in my life, and I've been in fucking war! But she loved me too, just like I know Reyna and Thalia love each other.
"I get what you mean thals' I said kissing Zoë on the head. 'I really do, but can I give you some advice?"
"Please"
"Just go for it, you'll regret it every day if you don't. I know how much you mean to each other. And that losing her would be hell for you, but if you don't try then you'll lose her in another way."
She seemed to process my words. I could see the gears turning in her head, contemplating words to say and ideas to put into action.
"Is that what you did with Zoë?" She asked
(FLASHBACK BABY) 2 years ago still Artemis
I had to tell her. I couldn't lie to her anymore. She could tell something was up with me, and to be honest, my lying skills are worse than Thalias about hiding for sleepovers.
We had just finished patrol when she pulled me aside walking out of the precinct.
"Hey, is everything alright?" She asked with a hand on my arm.
