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Chapter 5
Austin's POV
I had asked Zoey to meet me on the beach so we could go for a walk during free time. I was taking the short cut behind the Aphrodite when I saw Leah exit her cabin and follow me behind it.
"Austin, can you help me with something?" she asked pushing me up against the wall.
"Uh, sure what is it?" I asked pushing her off.
"This…" she said pushing me back against the wall and kissing me. Leah wrapped her arms around my neck and before I had a chance to push her off someone came behind the cabin and cleared their throat.
I finally managed to push the girl off me, and was shocked to see Zoey standing there with her arms crossed. Leah smirked at her and Zoey stomped off back the way she had come.
I unwrapped myself out of Leah's arms and ran after Zoey. The door to her cabin was left wide open, and I could see Zoey furiously shoving things into her backpack. I had to stop her. I just had to make her see.
I knocked gently on the door frame, "Zoey please let me explain." I pleaded.
"Leave me alone Austin. Just go." Her voice wavered a bit.
"No, I want to explain what happen." I argued.
Zoey turned around with her arms crossed glaring at me, "Go ahead then, tell me."
I froze surprised at the fury in her voice, "Where are you going?" I blurted completely forgetting my explanation. She didn't answer me but instead pushed her way passed me. "Zoey wait!" I called after her as she stormed up to the Big House.
She entered and greeted the people inside. "My grandfather has made a request that I come and live on Olympus, and run my father's bookstore. I was just coming to let you know that I will be excepting his offer due to some recent circumstances." She said glancing at me.
I heard nothing else as she left to go and talk to her grandfather. A moment later he appeared. "Lord Poseidon." I greeted sadly.
He shook his head, "Do you have any idea what you've done?" he asked me.
"Sir I can explain…" I began, but Zoey had come back. She said her goodbyes to the others and ignored me. I watched as the green light started to wrap around her.
"What exactly did you do?" Mr. D asked me.
"Leah Monroe kissed me behind her cabin while I was walking to the beach to meet Zoey so we could go for a walk. Zoey saw us right after she kissed me. She wouldn't let me explain." I kept staring at the spot where my best friend had disappeared.
"Looks like you've made a real mess of things Ally Huntsman." Mr. D said bored.
"It's Austin Hunter sir. Austin Hunter." I sighed and walked back to my cabin sadly.
There on my bed lay a note.
Dear Austin,
I can't exactly tell you all I'm feeling right now. A few words keep running through my head and heart.
Regret, disappointment, hurt, rejection. I guess I always knew there was someone better out there for you. I just didn't expect things to happen quite that way. You were my best friend, and I hate leaving you, but you cut me too deeply this time. Something bad always follows the good. At least that's the way it is for me. I just wish we had had more time together before…well this! It's not your problem though. It's mine. You have taught me something though. You taught me not to trust quickly. So I guess this is goodbye Son of Apollo. Thank you for the small joy you gave me. Thank you for letting me find my best friend again.
Goodbye,
~Zoey~
Her words cut through me like a sword to a straw dummy. I was so foolish. I never should have taken that short cut.
"Arrgh!" I screamed and punched the wall beside my bed.
One of my brothers came in and saw me standing there, "Dude you ok?" he asked concerned.
"I lost her. I had just found her, and now she's slipped through my fingers! I'm so stupid!" I yelled squeezing my shut, "I'm so stupid." I whispered again.
"Sorry man." My brother said and left again.
"I'm sorry too." I said after he left. I sat down on my bed with my head in my hands.
Ok so here you go =) sorry the chapter is a bit short. For my wonderfull readers who don't review there might another chapter up this afternoon. Depends on my mood though... I do take rewards *cough cough bribes cough cough* in the form of reviews though... Anyways thanks for reading! =) ~chocoyum4~
