*Hola, thanks for reading. It's kinda sad everyone flocks to Percabeth and ignores the other ships): don't get me wrong, Percabeth is my OTP. No joke, ask my friends I'm too obsessed with them, but couples like Silena/Beckendorf and stuff get neglected): kinda like the minor gods. ]: but Silena/Beckendorf is one of my ships, along with Romione and Everlark. What can I say, I have a knack for cannons(: I'm so sorry I forgot Silena's fight/tussle with the Hunters last chapter, I wish I could've included it): darn bad memory…Disclaimer: Rick Riordan owns PJO, review and favorite!*
~Chapter 3: ~
Silena's POV:
Right in the next morning I had a council meeting, so I had to get up earlier than my brothers and sisters. Everyone had masks over their faces or gel eye-masks. I picked up my locket from the bowl Charlie helped me make, and grabbed my beauty bag. From there I went to the bathroom to get ready. After about 25 minutes, I had my dark black hair sleeked down and falling in wide curls around my face. I also had sheer pink lip gloss and winged eyeliner. I didn't usually put on all the makeup at camp, why put in the effort at summer camp? After I brushed my teeth I went out to change out of my usual pajamas, short shorts and silk camisole. I pulled out cargo short shorts, a black tank top, my black TOMS, and a boy's Camp Half Blood tee that I cut and re-sewed to make an amazing V-neck crop top. From there I clasped my locked under my camp necklace, fixed my diamond studs, and trekked my way to the Big House.
I arrived earlier, only Clarisse and the counselor from the Apollo cabin were there. I took my usual seat, and picked at my shorts until everyone filed in. I hadn't even realized Beckendorf was next to me until I looked up. He smiled and I smiled back, surprised I was blushing. It wasn't like I liked him…or did I? I shook it off, and focused on what was going on. Zoe Nightshade was demanding a quest for her "lady". She was so clingy sometimes, like seriously you're not the only one worried about Artemis. I mean, she's a goddess for Peat's sake. Everyone's worried; not to mention Annabeth was missing along with her "lady".
She also called love worthless last night. How could someone say that? That's the only reason my siblings actually participated in capture the flag. I usually half participate. I've never been amazing at fighting; I didn't want to drag anyone down.
Charlie broke me out of my daze, because his deep voice boomed beside me. He was telling the Hunters and Thalia to stay away from deserts. It was great he always cared about other people like that. You'd never guess how nice and charming he was…I immediately I pulled myself out of those thoughts. God knows how much my mom is meddling with my emotions at this point. I had a funny feeling she wanted me to do a certain rite of passage soon, one I didn't ever want to fulfill.
The meeting was over, and everyone filed out, I smiled and waved to Charlie, he said the usual, "See you in arts and crafts." And we parted ways.
Weeks later…(I skipped until the end, I have a lot planned for the next summer(: anyway, sorry for cutting so much out, but I figured that would drag too much out; again sorry]: )
It was the last day at camp. All summer all I heard was "you and Charles should go out!" or "you and Beckendorf are the cutest!" I didn't mind it that much, but people should mind their own business. He and I actually spent almost all our free time together' so I could see the source of the flattery. It was either him teaching me to make jewelry, or me showing him some of the magic I've been studying for a couple months, or just hanging out. He actually became one of my good friends, it was nice. He was a break from perfume, or designers, or gossip.
I was sitting on my suitcases to make them zip, and I was successful for once. I huffed and stood them up. After they all stood side-by-side, I just stared at them. Pff, I can totally get these to my dad's truck. Yes, my dad brings a Ram so it can carry my suitcases. Don't judge me, labels are addictive. I checked my watch and saw my dad wouldn't be here in about 2 hours, so I sat down on my bunk and opened a spare magic book I kept in my purse in case I got bored.
My best friend Carlie snuck up beside me and poked me in the sides. "AH! Gods Carlie, you scared the Hades out of me!" I sputtered out. She laughed and hugged me around the shoulders.
"Oh please, calm down, Sil. What are you and Charlie doing during the school year?" she pried, dragging out Charlie's name and wiggling her shoulders. I laughed because she looked like an idiot.
"We might write to each other. I don't know.." I trailed off, turning pink.
"Oh gods, Silena, dear…you like him." She smiled. Carlie isn't an Aphrodite girl, she's a girl from Apollo, so she doesn't make a huge deal out of stuff like this. That's why I love her.
"Actually…yeah I think I do." I said, smiling to myself. It was the first time I actually said it out loud, but it sounded nice.
"Hey, Carlie, your mom's here!" called someone outside.
"Oh crap, got to go! Love you, dear!" she said, hugging me again, then running out the door.
After she left, I started to lug out my luggage. I was proud of myself because I got pretty far without falling. My pride was short-lived, as I tumbled over my own feet. I never see how that happened. I wasn't even wearing heels. All I was wearing today was a pair of pale pink ballet flats, skinnies, and a flowey powder pink top over a white lace cami; straightened hair and no eyeliner, completely natural, and especially easy to move in so I could move these suitcases on my own. But then, the sun blacked out behind me and there stood Charlie, just like the beginning of the summer.
"Need help again?" he laughed, then smirked.
"Please?" I asked, pouting. He grabbed my bags with ease, and carried them to the hill. We stood there, making small talk while I waited for my dad. One question burned in my mind.
"I couldn't have been the only one who got flack for us hanging out, am I?" I blurted out. I could just feel my face turn bright red, so I looked down. Luckily, we were hidden behind the tree so no one could see us.
"To be honest, no you're not the only one. Annoying right?" he laughed. Maybe it was just me, but I thought I saw him turn a bit red too. Before I could answer him, a satyr ran out of the woods and stopped right in front of us.
"You're Silena Beauregard, right?" he stuttered out, he sounded like he was congested.
"Um, yeah, why?" I asked.
"A man, your father I presume, told me to tell you he was waiting just outside the trees." He stuttered out, then he ran off into the woods again. I sighed.
"Okay, I guess it's my time to go. I'll write to you, okay, Charlie?" I said. As I tried to step around the suitcases, my foot caught in the handle from my suitcase, and I tumbled forwards. Charlie caught me, around the waist in fact. We were only inches apart, and my hands were on his chest. My mind was blissfully blank yet buzzing with thoughts all at the same time. He bent down slowly, and I went on my toes, then we kissed.
Oh gods, best kiss ever. I mean, I've kissed guys at parties, or previous mistakes of exes, but none of that compared to Charlie. It was soft and powerful, sweet and suprising, just perfect. It was really quick, and we were both red after this.
"Uhm, can you take care of your bags?" he said, releasing me and stepping back, his hand behind his head.
"Yeah, definitely, it's a pretty short distance. Thanks for your help." I stammered. I looked up and smiled at him, pretty sure I was redder than my Dior lipstick.
"Anytime, Silena." He said, smiling and turning to walk away. As I made my way to my dad's truck, I realized how clumsy I was this summer. If I hadn't been clumsy, I wouldn't be as close as I was to Charlie like I was now. Sometimes, being clumsy was a blessing.
As I walked farther, someone appeared in my way. It was my mom.
"Hello dear, we have a LOT to talk about." She said, raising an eyebrow. I could just hear the gossip and drama now.
*Sorry for skipping all those weeks, didn't mean to leave so much out, but a lot of that was pretty dull to me. Plus, I really hate it when people drag stuff out. I really hope it wasn't too much, I just have a lot planned for the next book, so stay with me here! Review and favorite for me pleaseee!*