Rachel's P.O.V.

It's been three days since the dance, which means is Tuesday again, and my parents are calling and asking where the hell am I. But, for all I care, Ouranus can walk the Earth again, I really don't care.

I watched over Octavian as he rest in his bed, not helping to feel guilty.

"Stop beating yourself up" I heard from the door. I turned to found Will, with a plater of food "You need to eat, shower and rest" he ordered me, walking in.

"I need-"

"Rachel" he cut me, looking serious. He only uses that look with Nico when he's planning on shadow traveling "Being weak and exhausted won't help Octavian" I glanced back at Octavian. He was breathing peacefully, but still unconscious.

"Fine" I compromised, eating the food Will brought me "Happy?" I asked, with my mouth full on purpose. Will smirked at me.

"Ecstatic" he replied, walking out. I relaxed, but kept eating. Once I finished, I put the plater outside the door and changed into something more comfy before leaning down in bed, next to Octavian. I took the bad custom of sleeping next to (more like cuddling with) him. Nico found me the first night and I made him promise he wouldn't tell.

"Hey, Ian..." I talked next to his ear, my head in his chest and my hand stroking his back hair "Your hair is a little long, you have to cut it..." I joked, still not looking up at his face "I don't know how many times I said this in the past weekend, but... thank you, Ian" I thanked him, again. Suddenly, I'm crying in his chest, closing my eyes shut and crumbling his shirt under my hand "You- you were right. Sorry I never listened" I mumbled.

"About what?" I imagined his voice in my head.

"About the gods, about every-" I stopped talking, feeling my arm being rub. I slowly opened my eyes and saw him awake "You're OK... You're OK!" I repeated, hugging him properly, careful not to hurt his side. He hugged me back tight. But, then, I had an urge to scream at him "How could you do that?! Were you crazy?!" I accused him, leaning back from his embrace "You almost die! Maybe, everyone else in the house would had seen it as bad luck, the gods getting even or whatever, but I'm not gonna have my best friend die because of something that stupid!" I ranted.

"Are you done?" he asked, unfazed. I glared at him but nodded "Good, cause there're a couple of things I wanna talk with you" I raised an eyebrow, curious.

"You need to eat, first" I told him, but he shook his head "Octavian..." I warned him.

"I'll eat after we talk" he promised, taking my hand. He was cold, but I felt a warm spreading through his fingers "First, I did it because you're my best friend and I couldn't let you die" That was cute and hurtful at the same time.

"Are you saying I can't fight?" I questioned him "I don't what to be the damsel in distress all the time" I groaned.

"Second" he ignored me "Thanks for acknowledge I was right about something"

"You were hurt by a minor god and the Olympians did squad" I growled. He smiled at me and pulled me closer "We can't overthrown them, but we shouldn't live with their rules any longer"

"Third... do you really want to be my best friend? Cause sure as Hell I don't want you to be just that" he pointed out. Oh, look! A new paint stain in my shirt!

It's all I can get from you...

"Rachel, you just said it..." he reminded me "Do you really want to live in the 'What If...' all your life?" I shook my head, still not looking at him "Besides, it's not like you're the Oracle now..." He was right about that, but I was so used to be it, I didn't think it.

"I hate being a coward" I sobbed.

"You're not a coward" he argued with me, wiping the tears away "You're the most brave mortal I ever encounter"

"Liar" I chuckled. He chuckled with me.

"If you need to think about it-"

"I don't. I'm more scare of hurting you if this doesn't work out" I recognized.

"It will" he whispered, kissing my cheek. Then, he kissed the corner of my lips, making me gasp. He smirked and leaned over my lips, tempting them. He was messing with me and my brain was cool with it "I really like you, Rach" he admitted before kissing me. It was short and innocent, but I wanted more. I lingered it as much as I could, so he could get the message. I smiled and kissed him again, pulling us closer.

"Holy Apollo!" I winced and pulled away from Octavian to see an angry Will in the door. I hid in Octavian's neck while he held me in his arms. We have a long talk ahead.

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