The Stolen Jewel of Hecate

Chapter 12

I was back in my room thinking about my day. "You know Kid, I bet that boy likes you. Her theory isn't completely bogus." Heaphestaus said with a chuckle. I roll my eyes at him. "Shouldn't you be on my side here? Also, you need to quit eavesdropping. Don't you have anything better to do?" I asked annoyed. He laughed at my reaction. "I was stuck in a locker. What else do I have to do?" He asked with a cocked brow. He did have a point. I expected defeat in that argument and went back to my phone. "Kid, you should give the guy a chance, his intentions are good. They just aren't needed." He stated. Yet again I rolled my eyes. "Please, I have more important things to worry about. Shouldn't you be telling me to focus on things other than boys?" I asked not looking up from my phone. He gave me a hum and a shrug. "All I'm saying is to give love a chance. You seem like the person who thinks love is only an illusion and think it's stupid." He said. My eyes went wide. How in the fresh hell did he figure that out? Sure, the only one I dated was Evan, and after that, I just thought love was dumb, but he didn't have to rub it in my face and make it sound like a bad thing. "I did give love a chance Hephaestus. It failed miserably. Then I look around and see how people act when they are 'in love' and it's horrible. I don't need to get caught in that. Besides, what';s so bad about not believing in love?" I say in a somewhat sad tone. Hephaestus sighed. "Aren't you a bucket of joy." Hephaestus chuckles while I roll my eyes. "Kid, do you know how much of an old witch you sound? Saying love doesn't exist and basically implying you hate every boy on this planet. Come on how do you stand yourself when you sound like that?" He laughs. I started to think he hasn't been as annoying as he could. "Like you know anything. Don't you just live in a box?" I asked with a somewhat playful smirk. He sadly sighs. "I do know a thing or two Kid. I did love someone, but it didn't end well...." He trailed off. I gave him a tilted head of confusion. "What happened?" I asked curiously. He sighed. " Her name was Aphrodite. She was coincidentally the goddess of love." He sighed. I gave him a sorry smile and asked him to continue. "Well, she was my first wife. We were fine until....." He had a small tear running down his face. " She had an affair with my brother Ares, the god of war. We got divorced and it left a pit in my stomach." He sadly said. " I had many loves after that, but none of them worked out. Most by my mistake. One after the other the pit in my stomach grew. The feeling of being in love is amazing Kid, even if there is a chance for consequences which luck wasn't on my side in that department. Kid, when you find the one and it sticks, you will feel amazing. You will have no doubts about love then." He said with his head held low. I wrap my arms around him and he stiffens. "You look like you needed a hug," I said and hugged him a little tighter. Hephaestus hesitantly hugged me back and we stayed there for a bit. I guess even someone as laid back as Heapheastus can have this kind of pain too. I guess the saying is true. The people with the brightest smiles have the biggest pains. I unwrap my hand from Hephaestus and I can see his slightly red eyes and I give him a small smile. "I'm sorry that happened to you. I can't imagine how that would feel." I say. He nods. "Well, that's enough about me for one day. Why don't you sleep? There could be an attack tomorrow." Hephaestus said with a small, sad smile. I nod in agreement and get under the covers. I close my eyes when something comes to me. "Hephaestus?" I asked. He hummed in response. "Do you really think love is as good as everyone says it is?" I asked. I'm not fully sold. Love can't possibly be that great. "I think so. You just have to not let the fear of heartbreak get in the way of that feeling." He said. I looked at the ceiling and gave Hephaestus a good night and he gave one back, but I didn't go to sleep. One little theory shouldn't have me thinking this much. I don't have time for a relationship, nor do I have the desire to be in one. Logan doesn't like me and it will forever stay that way. After a long while, my eyes felt heavy and my brain was quieting down. I finally went into the darkness of sleep with dreams of love and heartbreak
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time skip

I wake up well refreshed and look to my left to see Hephaestus still out cold. I giggle to myself and wander downstairs. I grab some cereal from the cabinet and start eating while playing on my phone. I was scrolling through my social media when my phone gave off a high pitched ding. I check my messages to see a message from my mom.

Hey Honey. Me and your Dad will be back tomorrow when you are done school or done after work. Whatever you are doing last tomorrow we will see you after. Don't dilly dally because we have some exciting news.<3
~Mom

Awesome. My parents will be home for a while..... Oh, wait. I run upstairs to Hephaestus still snoring and I go to shake him to wake him up. "Wake up you snoring buffoon. We have a serious problem!" I screamed. He yawned and rolled his eyes. "What is wrong with you? Can't a guy sleep without this rude of a wake-up call?" He asked annoyed. I frowned at him. Is he not concerned that we have a problem here? "Hephaestus, your sleep is not the main concern right now. My parents are coming home. What am I supposed to do with a grown man, that magically changes size and has been alive for thousands of years, in my house?" I practically scream at him. He sighs. This is important. Why is he sighing? "Aren't your parents always busy? They will be gone in like a day or so. Also, I can just hide in your room. Relax, I have done this multiple times." He says calmly. I admire his calmness at times not going to lie. "You have. I'm not someone who hides people in her room as a hobby!" I shout. "Look, I know every hack and trick to get through this. You will be fine." He says calmly. I hesitantly nod and get ready for school. Walking to the bus stop my mind was filled with problems and stress. My parents could find out I'm Sparks. They can ground me forever for risking my life. What if they are in danger while back in town? Are they going to know I'm gone when fights happen? There is just so much to think about. As usual though my thoughts get interrupted when I see Ellie, once again, running to the bus stop like she's running a marathon. "Sam, I thought I was going to miss the bus!" She almost shouts at me. I look at my phone. "Ellie... hate to burst your bubble but the bus has like another five minutes until it gets here. You're fine." I say with a laugh while only she gives me a pout in return. "Liam must have set my clock wrong again!" I snicker. "Why can't my brothers just leave me alone? I don't ask for very much except to leave me alone." She complains. The snickers keep on coming from me. Her brothers were always entertaining. "That's what you get for being the youngest and being the only girl," I say with a laugh. We chatted a little while longer before we got on the bus, but to our surprise it was quiet. What in the fresh hell is going on here? Everyone was looking at us, or well me. Did I have something on my face? I sat down in our usual spot and looked at Ellie. "Ellie, do I have something on my face?" I ask with concern. She slowly shook her head. I was petrified. Why was everyone staring at me? Ellie had no ideas so I had to go to my other friend that might know. Steven. I pulled my phone out to text him to see what everyone was getting their panties in a twist about. I waited for a few minutes and I got a text back. And what I read made my blood run cold. Steven said Emma suspected me of creating the crimes and posted it on every platform possible, even all the apps that are practically dead. I went online and found he was right. Everywhere said I was the criminal that created those things. I was furious. "Ellie, what the hell did I do to Emma that made her post about me being the dumb criminal that created those creatures? I don't try and piss her off all the time." I said furiously. Ellie was confused until I showed her the posts. Ellie doesn't have any social media because she believes it is utterly pointless. She gasped and gave me a hug. "Don't worry Sam, we will make sure they think it's not you at some point." She said calmly. "What do you mean 'don't worry'? I have everyone thinking I am destroying the town, I have everyone thinking I wanted to try and hurt someone, and now everyone thinks I am the worst person to walk this earth!" I say in a whisper shouted so no one could hear me. Ellie looked sad and I took a deep breath. "I'm sorry just, this is such bullshit. She doesn't have any proof and it pisses me off." I stated. Ellie gave me an understanding smile. I continued to scroll through social media to find posts about me being this villain left and right. I did this all the way to school, and when I got there it seemed everyone went silent when I entered the building. I walked with my head down low all the way to my locker. This day is one of the worst, not the worst of all time, but it's up there. I finally seemed to be getting places with Logan not seeing me as a threat, but now I am most likely back at square one.