Chapter Seven
After dinner, I walked into the forest and sat on a tree stump. The same one that I had been going to with Drake since we'd come here. What if we didn't come back? Who knows what's going to happen. It's making me jumpy even thinking about it.
If Drake was here, he would have told me to calm down and just do it. Because he's my best friend. Was my best friend.
Stupid Aphrodite! You ruined everything!
I curled up in a ball on the stump and closed my eyes. "Not fair..." I whispered to myself.
It was really dark out. I know I should head back, but if I don't I might not have to know that's not true, a voice in my head told me.
So what if it's not? I challenged.
Fine, it said, do what you want, but it won't help you on your quest.
At this point, I was gritting my teeth. I knew I said yes to this stupid quest! And now look at me! I'm going mental!
I stood up and walked back to the Apollo cabin. If I had been the only one on there, I might have just slammed the door.
I feel onto my bed, but before I even hit the pillow, I was asleep.
The next morning sucked. I was woken up at five by Lay, who was holding my bag infront of my face.
"What?" I whined.
"You need to pack, Delilah!" she said.
"Why? I don't wanna go..." I said, rolling over so I was facing the wall and not Lay.
"Well that's too bad now, isn't it?" she shook her head and threw the bag at me. "I'll be at the pavillion."
"Whatever," I muttered, trying to sleep again.
Once I had packed, I set off towards the pavillion and ate quickly with Lay. Drake showed up only minutes after I did, so breakfast was very quiet.
"Ready to go?" Chiron asked us as I shouldered my backpack.
"Nope," I said, "But I have to."
"Yes!" Lay said, excitment literally dripping from voice.
Drake grunted.
"Okay, we'll get the car ready and take you to the meeting."
Meeting. Oh, crap. We were going to a meeting of the gods. I'm so screwed.