We all sit at a table that seemingly just appeared. I hear a few stomachs growl as I sit there.
"Anyone hungry?" I ask.
Chimes of, "Yes," came and I made a huge feast appear.
"I didn't know you could cook." Mal says.
"Yeah." Ben chimes in.
"Who taught you?" Audrey asks.
"Uh, no one. It's one of my powers." I explain.
"Oh." Gil says.
"That would make way more sense." Jay says, digging in. I roll my eyes at him. My family starts to eat, and I sit there.
"Love, what's wrong?" Harry asks. I turn to face him.
"Nothing." I reply. Harry gives me a look. "I'm not hungry." I say, shaking my head.
"Hadie…" Harry starts.
"Not now, Hook boy." I hiss under my breath. I survey the table, and Harry places a hand on my arm. My stomach growls. I turn to Harry, who raises an eyebrow.
"And you were saying?"
"I can't eat it, okay." I mutter. I sit there for a minute, thinking. Everyone finishes eating, and we start to hang out. Some leave, some stay. I sigh loudly after a few minutes.
"Are you okay, Hadie?" Mom asks.
"I'm fine," I say, shaking her off. I sit in silence for a good three seconds. "No, I'm not fine. Something seems off." I say. I close my eyes, and channel my powers. I feel around, searching. Something goes off in my brain. I stop, and open my eyes. I'm facing Harry. "Harry?" I ask, unsure. Harry gives me a quick glance, making me more confused.
"I- I can explain." Harry says. My face pales.
"What do you have to explain?" I snarl.
"I'm sorry, I really am. She kissed me." Harry says. I furrow my eyebrows.
"Who?" I ask, my anger growing.
"It's… it's Ginny Gothel." Harry whispers.
"WHAT?!" I scream. I feel the fiery rage before it happens. My whole body bursts into flames, but the heat doesn't bother me. I might've killed a few mortals, but I don't know.
"Hadie!" I hear Mom shout, her voice muffled. I turn and face her. "We can talk through this. Don't let your rage control you." I take a shaky breath.
"You're right, Mom." I say, bringing my hands down. "Which is why my rage will get out through something else." I say, an evil smirk growing. "And I know just how to do that."
"Hadie, no." Dad says. I roll my eyes.
"Hadie, stop, please." Mal pleads. I turn to face her, my rage dispersing.
"Mal, you don't understand." I say, my voice breaking. Mal gives me a look.
"I understand. Ben and I have gone through a lot. Together." Mal says. I scowl, and she continues, "You can't run away from your problems. You have to face them."
"Check. Done." I reply. Mal rolls her eyes. "What else did you expect?" I ask, rolling my eyes back at her.
"You know, I really enjoy watching you get mad." I turn and face Harry, who is standing very close to me. So close it's awkward. I raise an eyebrow at him.
"You see, Hook, I don't have the time for you." I spit out.
"I did run into Gothel and Mad Girl, but, yes, I am hiding something." Harry says smoothly. I furrow my eyebrows.
"What are you hiding?" I ask, venom seeping out of my words.
"If I told you, you'd flip." Harry says.
"Uh, I already did that." I point out. Harry raises an eyebrow.
"No, it would be worse." Harry tells me.
"I don't think it can get much worse." I say with a grim smile.
"Okay. But first, I have to talk with your parents about this." Harry says, taking my parents elbows and steering them out of my earshot. I furrow my eyebrows.
"What is he hiding from me?" I ask no one in particular. I see Uncle Zeus with a smile on his face.
"I know what Harry is hiding," he says loudly.
"As do I." Uncle Poseidon says. I see Aphrodite silently fangirling in the corner. Something clicks in my brain. Only problem: I don't know what clicked. Harry and my parents come out a few seconds later, my parents beaming with pride. I scowl at them, and turn to Harry.
"Hadie, I love you." Harry says.
"I know." I reply. Harry scowls. "And I love you too."
"So, the thing is pretty private, but I will tell you… if I work up the courage." Harry says with a bright smile.
"Can you just tell me already? You know I hate surprises… and secrets."
"Nope. Not how this works." Harry says in a singsong voice. I glare at him. "Uh, Hades?" Harry asks. "I need advice on how to do the thing…"
"Don't ask me." Dad says with a shrug. "It just ended up working out."
"But I need help." Harry whines.
"I have no idea what's happening, but Harry is whining which means he wants something." I say. Harry gives me a playful glare.
"Hadie, just chill out." Harry says.
"I might be a villain but that doesn't mean I'm chillin'." I say. Harry rolls his eyes at me.
"How can I make it up to you?" Harry asks suddenly. "I feel bad for making you mad." Harry explains.
"Maybe telling me what you are hiding?" I try.
"How 'bout I tell you on a date." Harry says slowly.
"Sure. I mean, why not?" I ask.
"Perfect." Harry says. "I will set a day and time, but it will be after tomorrow."
"Okay. See you Harry." I say as Harry walks away, and back down to those mortals. Mal puts a hand on my shoulder.
"Hadie?" she asks. I face her. "I have a question."
"Fire away."
"How did you turn into a dragon?" Mal asks. I snort.
"It's quite obvious." I respond. "A carefully constructed plan that involves a god draining a fairy- demi-goddesses powers." Mal nods. "Dad was draining your powers, and I pretended like I couldn't stop it, but I was transferring your powers to me instead. I 'channeled my mom' and turned into a dragon." I finish. Mal smiles.
"That is a lot of work, but you pulled it off."
"Yeah." I sigh. "I miss being a dragon."
"I wish I had your mom." Mal says after a few seconds.
"It would be nice, wouldn't it?" I ask. Mal nods eagerly.
"Uh, Mal?" Ben asks from our side. "We have to go." Mal wrinkles her nose in disgust.
"Ew, whatever." Mal says her goodbyes, and leaves. Dad comes up next to me, and I raise an eyebrow.
"You've got a big day tomorrow, and everyone here is invited."
"Right, my graduation 'cause I'm special." I see a few eye rolls, and Narcissus glares.
"So, we should get you home." Dad says.
"Home sweet underworld!" I add with a half sarcastic flare.
"Hadie, you should go and get some rest." Mom says.
"But I don't want to." I say. I get glares from both of my parents. "Why would I when there is all of this?"
"Because you have to." Mom says.
"Mom." I whine.
"Hadie, my word is final." Mom says.
"Fine." I grumble. "Bye everybody." I say, teleporting down. Dad appears a few seconds after I do. "G'night Dad." I say, waltzing into my room and flopping down on my bed.
A/N: what's Harry hiding? Something that doesn't work out! No, I'm serious. Just... just read, okay? Have a great day, y'all.