Andi's POV
I was walking through the woods, still in the borders of Camp Half-Blood. I had no idea where I was going, as long as nobody was around me. I was crying, of course. I was fucking crying. You know those people who always say words never hurt you? And people who say sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? Well, they're bleeping idiots. Words can hurt, especially if someone insults your dead brothers.
I couldn't see a thing, so I had to wipe the tears out of my eyes to see what time it was. It was close to midnight. Like I care. I wouldn't be able to sleep anyway. But I was getting tired. I found a spot on the ground and decided to sit down for a while. But when I sat down, I started balling my eyes out. It was true what I said to Katie. Nothing ever ends in my life. Like if I was happy, my happiness would only last for only a minute. Then I would have to snap back into reality.
My head was in my knees when I heard a twig snap, but I really didn't care who it was. I heard their footsteps get closer, then stop right in front of me. They sat down, and then wrap their arms around me. Only could be one person. I looked up and saw that it was Percy. He looked at me like telling me he was sorry. I shook my head and just continued crying. Percy had his arms still around me. He rubbed his hands up and down my back, making me feel like I was 14 again. His hand kept caressing my head. There I was, crying into the son of Poseidon's arms.
"Andi. You okay?" Percy asked. I shook my head, nothing was okay. My life wasn't okay. "Jeez, Andi, I know I'm the son of the water god and all, but I don't think my shirt was made to absorb the whole ocean" Percy chuckled. That even made me laugh. I felt safe in his arms, it was the only place I could feel safe. I just wanted to be in Percy's arms forever. Sadly, that wasn't going to happen.
I looked at my watch again. It was 1:00 am. I sighed, and just kept my head down. My tears were all dried up on my face, I bet my eyes were pure red from crying so much. I didn't want to go but Percy was there so of course he had to say something. My head was down but Percy used his finger to raise my head. "You know you have to go back. You can't hide from her forever." He said while wiping my tears with his thumb.
"I know." I hiccupped. Yeah. Hiccupped.
"Some people change Andi. We're not kids anymore… sort of." He said laughing.
"Sort of as in you, Grover, Connor, Travis-"
"And you." He finished.
"What? I'm offended Perseus Jackson." I said in a dramatic accent. All Percy did was just chuckle. I looked at my watch and it said 2:30. Time goes by fast here. That's when I realized I was still laying on Percy's chest. I bet if it was daytime Percy would be able to tell that I was blushing. "We should get back." I said.
"Oh now you want to go back. What is it with women and them making up their minds?" he whined. Laughing, I dragged Percy out of the woods and near the cabins. We were in front of mine when we said good night. I went inside my cabin while Percy went inside his.
1 week later
It's been a week since the Courtney incident. I was on my way to the battle arena, ready to kick some demigod butt. When I walked in I realized I was going to battle Annabreath. YAY… not.
"Oh, Andi! I guess I'm fighting you today." She said.
"Yeah. I'm going to fight and win. Oh, how's the boyfriend?" I asked.
"He's alive and well."
"Oh. I would've thought that he would've killed himself by now since he was dating you." I said through a smirk. Her jaw tightened when there were a couple of "Oooooo's" from the people in the arena. It was mostly the Athena cabin, me, Apollo cabin, and the Poseidon cabin… meaning just Percy.
"Let's just get this over with Hot-head." Annabeth said.
"Hot-head? You're the daughter of Athena and you come up with the name Hot-head? Well then bring it on, Annabreath." That got her a little pissed because she striked me first, cutting my arm. It kind of hurt but it wasn't going to stop me from beating this bitch. I swung my sword at her direction, but she blocked it with the blade of her sword. We were at this for at least an hour, and then I got an idea. I remember I was getting sword practice from my brother Evan. He taught me how to slide under the opponent's legs, now being behind them, kick them in the back of the knee. Then when they're on the ground, put your sword to their throat.
And that's what I did. But instead, I whacked Annabeth's sword right out of her hands, and then I ran and slid on the floor and under her legs. Then I stood up from behind her and kicked her down. I won! "Who wins, Miss. Smarty-pants?" I asked, sword at her throat. She sighed in defeat while I walked away to get my water bottle. I felt a pat on my back and realized it was Shelly, Lily, Tori, Molly, and the guys.
"That was some nice ass whooping Andi!" Connor said punching the air.
"Yeah. Annabeth did not know what hit her" Lily said. Then I felt a tap on my shoulder.
"Andi, I would like you to come with me and meet someone" Chiron said. I told my friend I'd see them later.
I followed Chiron to the Big House, not knowing if I was in trouble or not. Most likely. When I entered the house I noticed there was a guy. A cute guy. He looked around 18 or 19. He had tan skin, dark hair and eyes. Eyes that were like mine. That's when I noticed he had wings. Oh my gods! Today's the day we all meet our immortal siblings! Shit.
"Andi, I would like you to meet you half-brother Eros. Or what was the name you like to be called?" Chiron asked the love god.
"Erin." He said. He looked a lot like Beckendorf, in a lot of ways.
"Um, hi?" was all I could say because the dude had wings! I guess he saw me staring at them.
"Oh, sorry. I forgot to get rid of them." Erin said. In a matter of seconds, his wings sucked into his back and disappeared. Nice trick.
"Show off." Mr. D scoffed.
So long story short Chiron asked me and Erin to get to know each other. And he really shouldn't be related to the Aphrodite cabin because he loved to work with metal. Maybe I could get used to this guy after all.
