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We- that is Stark, me, and all my friends including Heath, and Lexi- were in my room discussing Shaunee's vision.

"We can't do much since we don't have any more information," Darius was saying.

"I agree. We have to wait until Shaunee gets anymore visions. If she does, she need to find out all she can about how they are gonna destroy everyone," I said. Everyone nodded their heads.

"Alright, until this Dorkemese Twin gets her vision, I'm gonna be in my room with my man," Aphrodite grabbed Darius's hand. They both had a sneaky smile on their faces that told me they weren't going to be bored. Sick.

"I'm gonna go sleep. I haven't had time to rest since yesterday," Erik yawned. "But Zoey, can I speak to you for a sec?" "Alone," he added looking at Stark.

I glanced at Stark. "Go ahead. I trust him. Anyways I have to go practice archery. I love you." He kissed my forehead and left.

I sat on my bed and Erik pulled a chair opposite of me. Everyone had left. Heath had a sad look on his face when he left and I made a mental note to talk to him later.

"So Erik, what did you want to talk to me about?"

"Umm…. about us."

Woah! I wasn't expecting that. "Sorry but I have lots of things going on right now. I don't need anymore drama," I told him.

"No no. I don't want us to get back together. Well I do but you already have a boyfriend. I just wanted to say I'm sorry for hurting you. I didn't do it on purpose, I was just jealous. It still hurts to see you with Stark, but I'm glad he's taking care of you."

"Thanks. So are we friends now" I asked him.

"Friends," he agreed and gave me a hug. "goodbye Z," he kissed my forehead and left the room.

I had a lot on my mind so I decided to take a nap. I lay down and in seconds I was asleep.

When I woke up, Stark was nowhere to be seen. I went down to the dorm and found my favorite pop and Doritos. I felt someone put their hand on my shoulder. I turned around and pushed the person on the ground. But then I realized it was Stark.

"Oops! Sorry, I didn't mean to push you down like that. Are you okay," I asked worriedly.

"Slightly better than okay, priestess," he grinned.

I pulled myself up and him along the way. He took my hand and led me away from the dorm.

"Where are we going?" I asked him.

"Somewhere special," he said in a smug voice.

We passed the rec hall and made our way to a closed door. Stark opened it and I saw a stairway leading up. I have never seen this place before and I wondered how Stark knew about it.

He then placed his hands over my eyes. "No cheating." Stark led me up the stairs and I heard whispers all around me.

"Stark? What is going on??"

"You'll have to wait." I could imagine the smug look on his face. "Okay, I'm gonna count to three then you can open your eyes. One Two….. Three. SURPRISE!!" The surprise came from everyone in the room. All my friends were standing around the room, which had ribbons and confetti all around it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY was hung up across the room. Aw, crap! I had forgotten: today was my birthday. (A/N: just imagine today is the 24th of December)

Stevie Rae came up to me and gave me a hug, "Happy b-day Z!"

Everyone followed her and soon I had a whole line of people waiting to give me a hug and wish my happy birthday. Stark was at the end of the line. When it was his turn, he gave me a b-day kiss and hugged me tight. I never wanted to let go of him.

Then I opened all my presents. Damien had gotten me a charm bracelet with "Nyx" all around it. The Twins gave me designer black pants and cute boots. Aphrodite gave me a GUCCI handbag. I thought it was cute.

"I think it's perfect for you," she said with a smile.

After finishing opening gifts, everyone had to go. They gave me another hug and left. It was just me and Stark left in the room. I realized he hadn't gotten me anything.

"Too busy to had gotten me a gift?"

"Never," he said and pulled out a small wrapped package behind his back. He handed it to me.

I opened it carefully. I had no idea what it was but when I tore the package I found a small diamond ring I inside it. It was so beautiful, I started crying!

"But, Stark I'm not ready to get married!"

"I know. This is to show my love for you and to thank to for always believing in me even if I wasn't good."

I had no words to describe the moment. Stark took me into his lap and just held me.

"Thank you so much!" I said with tears of joy.

"No problem. Anything for you my lady." He took my face between his hands and our lips met. The kiss reminded me of all the good and bad times Stark and I had gone through. We broke apart after a few minutes and we just stared into each other's eyes. I could tell this was a special moment and I was full of joy and happiness.

I pressed my lips against his mouth again. Stark wrapped his hand around my waist and pulled me closer. I pulled away and pressed my forehead against his.

"I love you," I told him.

"I love you too. Always have, always will."

"How did you know about this place? I have never seem it before," I asked him.

"oh, this. I found this one day when I was practicing archery. Since it was my first week here, I got lost and ran into this place."

"And you told the others about it?"

"Yep, I wanted to surprise you for your birthday so I thought this was the perfect place."

"Thanks again Stark. I don't know what I do without you."

"You would be dead. No one can live without me," he teased. I punched him jokingly.

"Hey! That hurt. Speaking of hurt, you are gonna be crying so hard when I win our singing contest."

"Aw, please! Everyone knows I have a better voice then you."

"That's not true! But Z, I have a question. Tomorrow's Christmas and we haven't thought of a party."

"I was thinking about that. I think we should have a Christmas/New Year's dance on New Year's Eve. We can open all our Christmas gifts then. And I think everyone should were eye masks. (A/N: is that what they call it? The mask thing that only covers your eyes. Oh well I'll call it a eye mask) Do you think that is a good idea?"

"Everything you think of is a good idea. But I like it." He said. I was still on his lap so I snuggled closer and rested my head on his chest. He kissed me on my lips softly and put his cheek on the top of his head. The moment was beyond perfect and I soon fell asleep in my warrior's arms.

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