I hated archery. Not really my thing, per-say. The only good thing was Anna-Beth.

I always found myself staring at her, maybe even drooling a little. Which, gross out even me. One time, she made a grimace in my direction, which made me fall out of the bench wiping my mouth. Which, probably just attracted more attention. Anyway, she was showing one of the Stoll brothers how to correctly aim an arrow. For a moment I couldn't make out what they were saying, and then it was exclaimed louder.

"So, around nine? I'll meet you, maybe at your cabin?" He asked. I looked closer and I noticed it was Conner. I can't tell him and his brother apart, really. They had the same elfish features and mischievous smirks. But Conner was like an inch taller. Anna-Beth let go of his bow and stared into his face, as if mocking our relationship.

"Yeah, sounds great!" She exclaimed. Why did Chiron have to be sick and leave her the class? I mean look at her! She was extra pretty today with her perfect blond hair and the way the sun bounced off it. Uh-oh, Drool alert. I whipped my mouth. I was good for now. Conner let go of the string and the arrow flew hitting the very edge of the target. Anna-Beth sighed and looked at her watch.

"Class is finished for today; dinner is in an hour, so freshen up." Anna-Beth said as she opened her water bottle. "Class dismissed." I got up from my bench and grabbed my borrowed quiver filled with arrows. I heard dryad giggle in the forest and the breeze whip itself through the satyr filled strawberry-patch. I smelt the air joyfully; enjoying the sweet scent of strawberries. I started to run up to Conner; I had a few words for him, but I was stopped by a tug on my shoulders. I turned around and there was Anna-Beth crossing her arms and tapping her foot.

"Where do you think you're going, Seaweed-Brain?" She teased delicately. My heart did a jig and then stopped all together. She raised an eyebrow as if she knew. , "Well?"

I gulped. , "Nothing, just tired," Anna-Beth grabbed my arm and skipped me over to the bench. She opened her tote bag and brought out two cokes with a wise glint in her eyes. I couldn't help myself but I smiled. "You're amazing." I smirked. Her wise glint turned to worry. , "What?"

"What's up?"

"The sky."

"No, you're mad or sad about something, aren't you?" Anna-Beth said her voice filled with worry as she tried to stare me in my eyes.

"I have to go." I said trying to get up but her hands grabbed me again and brought me back.

"What is wrong?" She said sternly. I turned at crossed my arms.

"Why don't you ask Conner?" I said with a little bit too much 6-year-old brat. Then she scooted closer and took my hands.

"That's what you're bugging about!" Anna-Beth said relieved.

"Yeah, that's it."

"Jealous?"

"No, well, yes! You see, I thought we were…" I said but I was interrupted by Anna-Beth leaning over and kissing me. I leaned in farther and ran my hands through her perfect blond curls. She sat back straight and looked at me deeply with her wise, bottom-less grey eyes.

"I'm tutoring Conner!" Anna-Beth laughed. I sighed with relieve.

"Good thing too!" I laughed in return.

"Why's that, Hero?"

"He was doing so badly in Ancient Greek , he started to cheat off me!" I said. Anna-Beth and I just laughed for a minute. I kissed her on the cheek. , "I'll see you in the morning, I'm skipping dinner. Good-night!" I waved and made myself to my cabin.

The problem was, I didn't see her the next morning.

THE END!