Chapter 8

Zoey's pov

I looked up at Aphrodite to see her give me a small sad smile before opening the door and stepping out of the room. As she was closing the door I realised that I didn't want her to leave.

"Wait…" I'd meant to yell, but what came out of me was just a choked whisper. I took a deep breath and cleared my throat and opened my mouth to try again, but by then she had already closed the door. I tried to get up to go after her but my body felt too weak and fell back onto the bed.

"Zoey, don't push yourself too hard, you just woke up." Stark's worried look hadn't come off his face, but he looked really happy that I was awake again.

I looked deep into his eyes. "Stark, there's something I need to tell you, but first I have to talk to Aphrodite."

"What is it Zoey? Just tell me now, and then you can talk to her."

I sighed. "I can't. Just go get her and I'll talk to you after." I tried to give him a reassuring smile.

He looked at me and then it was his turn to sigh. "Okay, but I'll be waiting right outside the door."

"Fine." I didn't know what else to say. He got up and walked to the door, giving me a small smile before going out in search of Aphrodite.

Aphrodite's pov

As I closed the door behind me, I was so angry with myself. How could I let myself become jealous over this? I knew it was going to happen. Zoey didn't love me. After that thought, I just couldn't stay inside anymore. I could feel my feet moving me forward towards the doors, and when I stepped outside, I took a deep breath of fresh air and couldn't stand anymore.

I don't know how long I sat on the steps next to door before someone shaking my shoulder brought me back to reality. I looked up to see Stark staring at me with a somewhat worried look on his face.

"Not that I really care, but are you okay? You don't look so good."

I didn't feel so good either and I couldn't think of a sarcastic remark to reply back so all I said was, "I'm fine." I looked around him. "Where's Zoey? She didn't come with you?"

His worried expression became more dominant on his face. "She's still in her room. I think her trip to the otherworld has taken more of her strength than she thinks. She sent me to come get you, she said she had to talk to you about something."

That gave me renewed hope and I got up quickly. As I walked back to Zoey's room I was only half conscious of the fact that Stark was following me. As I got to the door I turned to face him. "I think she wants us to talk alone, so why don't you just go polish your arrows or something."

"I don't polish my arrows. And I wasn't going to intrude on your important conversation. I told Zoey I'd wait outside the door and go talk to her after you were done"

He leaned against the wall, and I could tell he didn't want to wait. I didn't really care so I just said, "Whatever." and walked into the room.

I looked at Zoey and smiled at her. I could tell that she felt uncomfortable, but when I smiled at her, she smiled back at me slightly and I could see her face turn a light shade of pink. Seeing her blush because of me, made it hard for me not to walk over to the side of her bed right at this moment and kiss her again. I knew I shouldn't, so I just stood next to the door.

"Aphrodite…I-" I sighed, why couldn't she just say what she wanted to say. This is starting to make me really mad.

"Zoey, we both know what we're here to talk about, so just tell me already!" I hadn't really yelled but I saw her eyes widen slightly at my sudden outburst.

"Aphrodite, come here and calm down." She nodded to the chair next to her bed, and I reluctantly went to sit beside her bed.

When I was sitting next to her she looked deep into my eyes. "Aphrodite…" I thought she was finally going to tell me how she felt but instead she sat up and moved closer to me. I hadn't really realised what was happening she put her hand on the back of my head, pulled me closer and kissed me.

Sorry guys for taking so long to update, I had to study for exams, and get ready for my prom and grad. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Tell me what you think. I'll try to update again soon. :)