How to steal a heart

Part 21

Disclaimer: I do not own any of Rick Riordan's characters or settings

Katie's Pov.

Travis took me to the infirmary. Gods, I'm so embarrassed. It was the day of Christmas eve and I already had to ruin the day by freaking out over a nightmare. "Hey, Kates, it's okay, it wasn't your fault." Travis tells me, taking my hand.  Even after, he kept telling me encouraging words, as if he was worried it would happen again...

"Hey Katie, Travis." Will says as we walk into the infirmary.  Nico di Angelo sits on a hospital bed and nods at us. He's dressed in a hospital gown and his black aviator's jacket overtop, which is an... interesting combo. "hey Will, and um Nico." Travis says back. "What can we help you with?" Will asks.

"Oh." Will says after we explain what happened this morning. "Well...I can't do much for the dreams, only gods can help with that. But, uh I think we should start with these. He grabs a jar of vitamins off the counter. "They aren't actually vitamins of course, they're for demigods. They'll adjust to your situations. When ever you feel another panic attack coming on, take one. Also here." He hands me a pamphlet. "This is one of the few things mortals are right about that also occur to us. Do those exercises on there. But do me a favor and take the day off. I know we don't have chores or anything, but just take it easy." I manage a smile. "thanks, Will." I tell him pulling Travis out the door.

An hour later Travis and I are sitting in my bunk together. "Travis, it's Christmas eve. Go be with your friends." "you are my friend, more than that actually." Travis kisses me gently. "I'm not leaving you." "Only to go get us both hot chocolates." Travis smirks. "that I can do."

Once Travis is gone, those thoughts come rushing back into my head. "When ever you feel another panic attack coming on..." Will had said. No, I can't turn out like her. Katie stop. Just stop thinking. Obviously that doesn't work. "Just take it easy..."  "Panic attacks..." No! Katie stop!  Exercises think exercises. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1- The door swings open. Once he sees me, his smiles fades. He sits down next to me. "Hey, it's okay. I'm here now. What's wrong Kates?" "I-I..." I try to talk but the words are stuck in my throat. Travis seems to understand. "It's alright."  I lean my head on his shoulder and take a hot chocolate from him. "thanks Travis."

Travis's Pov.

I shouldn't of left her. When I went back into her cabin, her face was pained, threatening to take her back to those thoughts. I wish I understood. I wish I could take the pain from her. "I love you Travis." Kate tells me. I look at her right in the eyes and say, "I love you too Kates." She smiles and leans her head back on my shoulder.

Author's note

Hey Guys! Another (kinda) short chapter... I've been procrastinating all day so I crammed this one in lol. Anywayyy have a great rest of your day (or night) lots of love-claire :)