The last few hours passed by in a blur. Before I know it I am in front of fourth period, Library helper.

"Hi, Ms. Faith," I call to the librarian as I walk in. She is sitting behind her own desk in the far back, most likely ordering books for the end of the school year book fair. I walk to the front desk setting my bag down.

"Is there anything thay needs done?" I ask her though hoping that there isn't. I just want to sit and finally read the letters from my family.

"Everything is done at the moment. You can have free time sweetie."

I nod my head at her before rushing to gather out the letters. I pull out the bundle, laying them all out on the table. I count through how many there are. Twelve. Everyone wrote this time. Happiness bubbles up inside me at the thought that they all took time to write me, this time. I shuffle through them trying to decide which one to read first.

I choose Artemis's letter first, it is the first time in months that she has wrote me.

Persephone,

I am dearly sorry I have not written you in so long. Life has been crazy with Nationals coming up in a few weeks. The whole team is practicing before and after school everyday, along with four hours on the weekends. I haven't really had free time with all of my extra circullar activities.

There is a new guy on the archery team. He moved here from Europe. Seph he is almost a better archer than I am. He said he could never be better than me though. I think I am starting to have feelings for him. He is so sweet and kind. His name is Orion. I wish to tell you all about him, but I want to tell you everything in person. I want to see you in person.

I plan to spend the whole summer with father and our siblings before going off to college. I really hope you join us. Even Athena will be there this summer. We all want to finally meet you in person. Letters are not enough. I love you dear sister and I will try to write you again soon.

With Love,

Artemis

I scan through her letter again. She met someone. She a met a man. I always thought she would be more like Athena in the romance department. Completely dedicated to their passion. So dedicated that they don't want romance to drive a wedge in it. Artemis has her archery that she loves so much just as Athena has her studies that she has thrown her whole self into. I am happy for her though, as long as it brings her joy. I sincerily hope that Apollo's proctective nature of Artemis does not mess this up for her. I remember him telling me in a previous letter that he would prefer if Artemis would stay a maiden her whole life.

Artemis,

I am so happy for you. I know you guys will kill it at Nationals, you always do. I know your life gets really busy. I wish I knew what that was like. Mother let me join a club at school. She put me in the horticulture club. I am excited for more time away from her. I have to admit though, that it is not the only thing I am excited for.

I met someone, or more like bumped into someone on my way home. His name is Aides. He has the most georgous eyes I have ever seen. His voice is like music to me and I have only seen him a few times. He seems familiar to me at the same time though. He makes me want to break all the rules without even saying a word to me.

I will write to father about coming once graduation is over. I want to get out of here so bad. I want to be free. I want to be able to be myself.

Love your sister,

Persephone

I finish up my letter to Artemis, as the bell for lunch rings.