Forever and Always
A/N: I AM SO SORRY! This chapter was originally something TOTALLY different, but I changed a LOT. I mean, a LOT. I deleted everything except the POV and the title. P:
Disclaimer: Let's see...I am not Rick Riordan. I don't own the characters.
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I lifted my head sleepily from the pillow. Then, I remembered the date. My birthday. I tumbled out of bed, half-expecting Iskandar to welcome me with a hug and a new book to read, or a drawing.
Then, I remembered. Iskandar wasn't with me any more. I sighed, but stood up, from the ground, and got dressed. I was looking in the mirror, losing a battle with my impossible hair.
There was a knock at the door.
I turned, the comb still stuck in my hair. "Come in," I sighed.
"Hey," Carter said from the door.
"Oh, hi," I replied, trying to tug the comb out of my hair. Why today? Why not tomorrow? I huffed.
Carter laughed, striding over to me. He fingered the comb in my hair, gently easing it out. He smiled.
"Thanks," I said.
"No problem," he replied, handing me the comb. I accepted it with a smile, blushing as our hands touched briefly. He blushed too, slipping something of his pocket. "Um...I wanted to give this to you..."
I smiled, and took the small package he held out to me.
"I know it's not much..."
"Carter..." I whispered, looking down at the small box. Inside, lay an oval silver locket with a small purple rose, complete with green leaves. I fingered it gently, taking in the simple beauty.
"I just wanted to make this birthday special for you," Carter went on, rubbing the back of his neck. "I know its been rough, and..." He trailed off.
I hugged him tightly. He hugged me back.
"Want me to put it on you?" he offered.
I nodded, turning around and handing him the box. I felt the cool chain against my neck, and smiled. "Thanks," I smiled.
"No problem," he replied, with a slight smirk.
Later, after all the celebrations, I sat in the library, looking at the pendant. My thumb rubbed the back, and I felt something. It wasn't smooth.
I turned the locket over. The chain was really long, so it hung almost to my stomach. There was cursive writing on the back. I looked at the neat cursive writing.
"Forever and Always, I promise."
I shook my head, laughing, smiling and blushing. That Carter Kane was something else...
A/N: So yeah...Kinda short, but I hope the FLUFF made up for it. :) Reviews bring faster updates! :D Keep that in mind...