Hey guys, sorry it took so long for me to update. With piano, swimming, starting my GCSE's and getting ready to move house, everything is taking a bit longer to update.
Thalia's POV :
I rolled over, slowly, expecting to be met by my soft pillow, as usual. But, Instead, I found myself met by an extremely short weightless feeling, and then a hard slap against my cheek, and the left side of my body. I slowly blinked, trying to recognize my surroundings, but failing miserably. I knew I was lying on the floor though. I could see a knot in the laminate just in front of my outstretched hand.
I lay there for a few more minutes, trying to get over the throbbing pain that had broke out on my skull, the moment my head had crashed down onto the wood.
Finally I sat up, and glanced around, only to find that I was in the Zeus cabin, and it looked like I'd been sleeping on the sofa. As I rose to my feet, I noticed someone else was occupying the other sofa. It only took a few seconds to recognize it was Nico, and also remember our conversation the night before.
He didn't seem to have stirred, judging by the way he was lying on his back, drooling.
I slowly and silently got up, and tip tied over to the small kitchenette in the corner of the room. I quietly rummaged around the cupboards, realizing there was no food there, and finally being forced to give up. I stood up, and turned to face the living room. But My view was blocked by Nico, standing there in his boxers, less than a metre away. He stepped closer, until I could feel his breath on my face. I started to back away, but my back hit the cabinets. Nico stepped forward once again, until his bare torso was touching mine.
He smiled softly, staring deeply into my eyes. His pale hand caressed the side of my face, sending shivers down my spine.
'Nico...' I began. But I was cut off, as he held a finger to my lips. Slowly he brushed my jet black hair off my shoulders, letting it cascade gently down my back. He moved his head to my neck, and began peppering the skin with light kisses. I let him, for a while. Taking in all the sensations, and resisting all the temptations I felt building inside me. Finally the butterflies in my stomach stopped, and I straightened my neck. I pushed past Nico gently and ran out of the cabin.
I heard him call my name, and even run after me for a while, but I immediately picked up the pace. I ran until my lungs felt like they were going to explode, and collapsed to the ground somewhere deep within the forest. I couldn't breathe, and spent a few minutes trying to get my breath back. Then, my thinking began.
I couldn't believe what had just happened. Nico, had just...well, what do you call it? I was so shocked. Part of me had wanted it, wanted him to carry on kissing me, to wrap his arms around me and say he loves me. But then there were the other two parts. The more harsh side of me came out, mentally punishing myself for feeling so romantic and mushy. I was Thalia Grace, not some Aphrodite blonde, in love with rom-coms. Then finally there was the third part of my emotions, perhaps the strongest, but smallest part. The oath, the hunters, and most importantly my pledge to Artemis. It was so wrong, and I felt physically sick. Sure, I hadn't stated it, but I didn't stop it for a good few minutes. I felt like an alcoholic trying to give up drinking, but pouring the drink into my mouth and then spitting out. Like, I was cheating, myself. Cheating Artemis and also cheating the hunters. It was so wrong, but it had felt so good.
I stayed there until late afternoon. My stomach growled furiously, and my mouth was dry with the lack of drink. My head throbbed due to dehydration and I was shivering from the lack of sunlight managing to get through the trees. Finally after hours of replaying the scene in my head, and shedding a few tears in angry confusion, I pulled myself up from the ground. My feet were bare, and I walked slowly and cautiously, avoiding as many roots, stones and twigs as possible. I walked silently behind the cabins, and scampered around the Artemis cabin, slamming the door behind me. After sliding the bolt across, I slid down onto the floor. The floor felt cold under my bare thighs, and I screamed in frustration. What would happen now? Would Artemis kick me out, would she punish me?
Then it dawned on me, what I needed to do.
I slowly got up, and dug around under my bed for my rucksack. I started throwing clothes in that had been lying on the floor, then dug around in my small chest of draws for anything else I needed. All the while mentally punishing myself. I'd only been at camp for a few days, and I'd already broken my oath. Sure, I'd spent most of my life as a tree, but surely I wasn't that messed up was I?
At last I'd finished packing when I noticed one of the girls had left a notebook lying around on the table.
Quickly making a decision I snatched the book up, and ripped out an empty page. I pulled a pen out of my top draw, and began scribbling down words.
Dear, Lady Artemis.
I'm so sorry. But, I've broken my oath. I really didn't mean to, I feel so bad. I fell in love with a boy, and let him kiss me. I wish I hadn't, I wish I had the strength to have pushed him away sooner, but I didn't. So, this is a letter of my resignation. By the time you've read this, I will have left camp. I need some time to myself, to think. I've gone from a child, to a tree, to a hunteress, and now I want a little time to myself. Thank you for everything you've done for me, and I'm so sorry I had to leave the hunters for this reason.
Sincerely, Thalia Grace.
I dropped the pen on top of the dresser, slung my bag on my back, and with a sad smile, left the cabin, still in my pyjamas.
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