A/N: I thought about having an emotional moment between Percy and Rose since they just found out they were siblings. Anyway I might not update as much anymore with EOG's coming up and all that crap. Sorry but I want to go to 9th grade.
~Melissa
Nico
Okay, so the girls won. I can accept that. Some of the guys wouldn't though. It was actually very entertaining to watch Annabeth and her brother, Malcolm arguing if the strategy the girls used was fair or not. In the end, Annabeth won. Rose didn't brag about winning. I liked that about her. She had this kind of personality that made you want to like her. She was always understanding and sensitive and... I think that's enough. I heard some nymphs and satyrs betted on who would win.
I still couldn't get the image out of my mind where we were so close to each other. Her eyes were so bright and mesmerizing, it took all my will power to finally look away. Ever since Rose came into my life, which wasn't so long ago, I've felt differently about life. I don't have nightmares anymore, I've become more 'friendly' to people and am starting to make friends. No one can replace Rose, though. Why did I not just ignore her like I did with other people? Do I like her? Of couse I do, she's like my best friend now. Why does it feel like too little then? Why are girls so complicated!?
Percy
I am actually starting to remember more about Me and Rose when we were little. Rose and I were at the cabin just spending some quality time learning more about each other. We were both sitting across from each other on my bed.
"So do you want to go first, or should I start?" I asked. "You can go if you want." she said.
I told her about how I always got in trouble in school, how I hated my previous stepfather, Smelly Gabe, my adventures since I was 12, meeting Rachel, getting a crush on her, Annabeth's weird behavior, how Luke finally realized his destiny and sacrifised himself. Rejecting immortality and making the gods respect the minor gods and Hades, claiming their children by the time they turned 13, and Annabeth and me kissing underwater.
"Now, I better not see you and Nico jump into the lake and not come out," I teased. Rose blushed, and I mean blushed bright red. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Come on, you can't tell me you don't like Nico. I may not be as smart as Annabeth but I know something is going on."
"I...I'm not sure, really. I mean, I do like him. He's a great friend." Rose said
"Whatever you say. So how's your life been exactly back at the Orphanage?" I asked. "It's not fun." she said refusing to look at me in the eye." There are a lot of kids to talk to, not that we ever listen. We're to busy praying that today we get adopted. We eat, sleep, go to school, it's a pretty dull life, at least to me it was." She pauses for a second. I get closer to her and pull her face to look at me. She's crying. "Hey, it's okay. You have me now." I hug her. She's trembleling a bit.
She told me that everyday she would pray hoping that one day a family would adopt her and love her. She always felt lonely. Sometimes she just broke down and cried because she hated her life. No one would adopt her because she was a trouble maker. Nobody believed her wild stories of he strange people that tried to take her away. Rose now figured out that they were monsters.
Her life was way worst than mine. I didn't know what to say so we just stayed silent as we embraced each other and I let Rose cry on my shoulder.
"Rosie," I whispered remembering I had given her that nickname. "What did you say?" asked Rose. "I used to call you that when you were a baby. I remember trying to teach you how to walk. You were maybe 7, 8 months old. I kept helping you stand up. After a while, you finally started walking. I was really proud that day because I taught you how to walk. Mom was happy, too. We went to the park to celebrate." Rose smiled. I took both of her hands and gave them a reassuring squeeze.
"You're here now Rose," I said after several minutes,"I'm not going to lose you again, I swear on the River Styx." I was going to make sure to keep her safe, even if it kills me.
Rose
I felt so grateful for knowing that at least one person cared about me. I felt kind of stupid for crying, but I couldn't help it. I'm glad that we talked. I needed some fresh air, so I went to the secret place. It was so calm and peaceful and the nymphs around there were friendly. When I got there, I saw that Nico was already there sitting under a tree. He seemed to be sleeping. He looked so young and peaceful with the wind slightly blowing his dark hair. I didn't really know what to do. Should I leave him there sleeping? Should I wake him up? Should I leave?
I decided to stay. It might look safe, but it's still in the woods and it's still filled with monsters. I walked to him and sat next to him. I didn't really know what to do next so I just stared at him. I wondered what he dreamed about when he started to stir. Nico opened his eyes.
"Hey, had a nice nap?" I asked. Nico blinked a few times.
"Rose, what are you doing here?"
I shrugged."I needed so fresh air, so I came here and I found you sleeping. I didn't really know what to do so I stayed."
"Oh" he said.
"So what are you doing here?"I asked him. "Well, I thought this would be a better spot for thinking since it's so quiet. I guess a dozed off." I couldn't help but ask him."What were you dreaming about?" I was curious to know what went on in his mind. "Ah...nothing really." Why was he blushing? "Well I was dreaming about...pancakes." I laughed. "Really, pancakes?" I knew he was lying, but it was funny when he tried to lie. "Yeah, I think I'm hungry or something, you know."
I decided to let him think I bought that. "Anyway, how do you like camp?" Nico asked. "It's really great, beats a a day at the orphanage anytime." Nico got up. "Let's walk, my legs are falling asleep." he offered his hand and I took it. I felt butterflies in my stomach as he helped me get up. We stood there for a moment holding each other's hands. I wasn't thinking about anything except the feel of his warm hand on mine. He let go and I had to let go, too. "Come on, let's start walking." Why did he pull away from me? I couldn't help but be a little annoyed with him. That's when I realized something. I had feelings for the son of Hades. I've been denying it but I have no other explaination for why I've acted differently since I've met him. The sensations, the butterflies in my stomach, the sudden feeling of happiness when I'm around him. But, apperently He didn't feel the same way. I guess this was one guy I couldn't get. Why is life so unfair? I could get any boy in this Camp, except the one I like. "Nico, actually, I just remembered that Percy needed me for something. I'll see you later, okay?"
"Sure, bye." I walked away almost crying and knowing that I couldn't win the heart of Nico Di Angelo.
Hope you like it. I won't forget the story, don't worry. :')
~Melissa