A/N I don't own PJATO or HOO. Sorry for the late update; my computer had mental issues ;P

Book of the update: Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George

Chapter 7

I fiddle nervously with the bottom of my shirt and look at Tristan. He deserves an explanation. I take a deep breath. "Tristan, this may sound crazy, but hear me out. Have you ever heard d of the Greek gods?"

Tristan suddenly looks very nervous. "Yes…"

"Well…they're real." He drops the nervous look and puts on an-obviously fake-shocked face. I narrow my eyes at him. "Tristan…."

He looks at the ground. "Yes?"

"Did you know this already?" he nods slowly. "Are you a….um, are you a-"

"I'm not a demigod, if that's what you're asking." His voice is harsh and his brown eyes seem to be looking right into my soul. I stay silent, deciding that it's none of my business, no matter how badly I want to know.

We're walking in a slightly awkward silence when Tristan speaks up. "I'm sorry about before, Bianca, I just…."

I cut in quickly. "It's alright. If you don't want to tell me, then it's none of my business."

He smiles at me gratefully. "So, I'm guessing you are? A demigod, that is?" I nod. "Who's your parent?"

I fidget uncomfortably. "I'd rather not say, if that's alright."

Tristan smiles his Apollo-like smile again. "I think I owe you at least that."