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What is this feeling...? It's as if...it's as if...I'm drowning! I opened my eyes to find myself submerged in water. What in Ra's name was going on? I squinted, trying to see the surface. But all I saw was water, water, and more water. I couldn't hold my breath any longer. Am I going to die?
I opened my eyes with a jolt, sitting up. I was in bed with sweat pouring down my face. It was just a dream. Thank gods. For a moment I simply sat there, staring blankly at the photo of Carter and me together; both of us were grinning. I couldn't stop a smile from forming on my lips. Carter...I shouldn't tell him my dream. At least, not yet. It would just make him more worried about me, and I didn't need him to fret. Besides, I probably just ate too much at dinner last night. It had been the 'celebration party' for Sadie and Anubis, but somehow Carter and I actually ended up having a good time. I
The door opened, and Carter poked his head in. "Good morning, Zia!" He called to me. I felt my cheeks heat up, remembering how he had kissed me the night before. My first kiss..."Are you feeling all right? You seem a little pale."
I shook my head. "Mmm. I'm fine, Carter. It's nothing. Now, will you please leave while I get changed? I really don't think you would want to see that..." Instantly he blushed, and I just barely stopped a smirk.
"N-No, you're right. I-I'll leave you to change, then. Breakfast is ready. You should hurry before Khufu eats all of the Cheerios." He was so cute when he blushed.
"Thanks for the head's up," I said, then slid out of bed as soon as he had left. Perhaps I should go consult Amos about that dream. Then again, he isn't a diviner or anything. Calm down, Zia. You're a magician, for gods' sake! You can handle this. Besides, it was just a dream. A bad dream. Nothing more. I kept telling myself that as I dressed and hurried out to meet the Kanes plus Anubis for breakfast. But I couldn't push the feeling of drowning out of my mind. "That's it," I muttered, "I'm never going swimming ever again."
"Whatareyounevergoingtodoagain?" Sadie asked, her mouth full of food.
"Sorry?"
Carter shot her an annoyed glare. "It's impolite to speak while eating," He pointed out. I chuckled. The Kanes were certainly interesting.
With some difficulty Sadie swallowed the mouthful. "I said, 'What are you never going to do again?'"
"Er, eating to much. Yeah, that's right," I lied. "I ate too much last night. Had a horrid nightmare." I shuddered to add affect. She exchanged a glance with Anubis, and I knew they didn't believe me. I didn't expect them to, anyway.
"You know eating too much doesn't cause nightmares," Sadie remarked, acting like a know-it-all. Great.
"It does, actually," Carter defended me, though the look in his eyes read, We'll talk later. I gulped with apprehension. Now that the in-love-with-a-god ordeal was over, what more horror was awaiting me?
A/n: this is sort of a sequel for "I'm In Love With a God", but for Animal Charmer 11's contest. I hope you like it! ^_^
