AN: Here's chapter 15 guys~

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Chapter 15

"Warhead we've got to go. The party's about to start." Nate said, leaning against the Ares' cabin doorway.

There was grumbling from inside. He had refused to come out of the cabin for the rest of yesterday and today, not wanting to snap at anyone. Finally he came out and blinked a few times adjusting to the light.

"Alice didn't go out of cabin the whole day today and yesterday. Arcus said that she spent it sleeping." Nate told him.

Jarred nodded. "I saw bandages on her hands the other day. I wonder what she's been doing."

Nate shrugged. "Maybe from working in the forges? She goes to the Hephaestus cabin frequently this past two weeks."

"I honestly don't think an Apollo kid would want to spent time in the forges." He shook his head. "I really don't want to talk about it right now Natalie. Can we change the subject?"

Nate nodded. "Come on. Let's go to the party coz I can already hear music playing." She said as they went to the amphitheater.

He followed, walking beside her. "Why are they throwing a party anyway?"

She shrugged. "Some sort of celebration from what I heard."

"I wonder what it is." Jarred could hear people along with the music as they got closer to the amphitheater.

Nate shrugged again. Soon they arrived at the amphitheater and they saw that the party was in full swing. Everywhere they looked campers were dancing, talking or eating. Up on a stage, a few of the Apollo cabin were playing music with their other siblings switching with them every few songs.

He gave Nate a smirk. "How often does this happen at this camp?"

She smirked back. "Not very often. But when it does its one heck of a party."

For the first time in weeks he laughed. "I bet."

Nate's smile widened. "Come on Warhead. Time to party!" she said before dragging him towards the heart of the party.

Jarred followed her, though he seemed to be looking up at the Apollo kids most of the time.

"Here." Nate said, handing a drink to Jarred, jolting him out of his thoughts. "Come on. Just enjoy the party."

He took the drink and took a small sip. "I know, I know." He smiled a bit. "I just wish Alice was able to be here with me."

Nate gave him a small smile. "She's around here somewhere."

"Um...excuse me?"

Jarred turned to look who was talking. "Hm?"

Standing in front of him was one of the Aphrodite girls. "Hi um...do you want to dance?" she said.

Jarred hesitated slightly but eventually set his drink on the table and smiled. "Sure."

The Aphrodite girl smiled. She took Jarred's hand and led him towards the dance floor. Jarred looked up at the stage and saw that Alice on it switching with one of her siblings.

He looked up at Alice sadly, but quickly looked away and smiled at the girl. "What's your name?"

"I'm Sarah." she said just as a slow song came up. Jarred looked back at the stage and locked eyes with Alice for a second before looking away.

Jarred turned back to Sarah. "I'm Jarred." He smiled as they danced with one another.

Jarred twirled Sarah and soon the song ended. The campers applauded for the Apollo cabin who bowed briefly before starting another song.

"Thanks for the dance." Sarah said before waving goodbye to Jarred, leaving him on the dance floor.

He gave a small wave and headed back over to Nate as scanned the Apollo cabin for Alice. "Think she'll come down?"

"I don't know really but I expect that something's going to happen." Nate said, throwing Jarred a mischievous smile.

"My lack of information of what's going on is beginning to get on my nerves." He rolled his eyes.

Nate just smiled wider. "Just you wait. So until then, go on and enjoy the party."

"Fine, but you're coming with me." He grabbed her hand and pulled her onto the dance floor. "Come on, I haven't seen you do anything but train! Loosen up."

"Oh fine fine." Nate smiled as a fast party song started.

Jarred let out a small laugh as he took her hands to dance.

The two kept dancing as the song continued to play. Suddenly a spotlight shone on Jarred as Nate laughed and stepped back. Jarred looked around and saw that the other campers were smiling at him as they stepped back to make room.

He suddenly felt uncomfortable, and confused. "Nate, what in the name of the gods is going on?" He whispered so only she could hear.

Nate just smiled wide at him. The song suddenly morphed to another song. Jarred's eyes widened when he recognized it. It was the Disney version of a Happy Birthday song he used to hear when he was a kid.

I'm so stupid, how did I forget my own birthday?! He laughed scratching the back of his head.

The campers laughed as they sang along, clapping their hands to beat. Jarred shot a look at the stage and saw that Alice was smiling at him. A real smile as she sang along.

He beckoned her over to him, after the party they would need to talk, but now was a time to enjoy his birthday party.

Alice laughed and gestured to something beside him as she slowly walked over to him as if waiting for others. He looked over to where she had gestured.

Standing beside him were the people who avoided him for the two weeks. Pascal and Stephanie held a large banner with the words 'Happy Birthday Jarred!' written on it then signed with his friends' signatures. Jake was holding up a large box with a bow on it. Finally, the twins were in front holding a large cake between them.

"Thanks guys." That's all he could think of to say. When was my last birthday party? I was 12, yeah, my mom took me to the zoo and bought a small cake. He smiled at his friends and brothers. "I don't know what to say..."

"You're welcome." They said as the twins came over with the cake. They smiled brightly at him, their eyes showing forgiveness for the time when he snapped at them. Around them, the campers kept singing.

"Man it was hard trying to keep this party's real reason from you." Jake said, ruffling Jarred's hair.

"Sorta guessed." He glanced over at Alice as she made her way over.

Alice smiled then kissed Jarred's cheek. "Sorry for ignoring you. But I..." she said before pulling out a small box from her jacket pocket. Jarred noticed that her hands were completely healed. "I needed to work on your present."

He took the box carefully and opened it. Nestled in the velvet was a silver pocket watch with the image of a spear that looks like his and a violin engraved on the cover.

He took it out with a smile and pulled Alice into a hug. "I love it." He whispered to her as he slipped the pocket watch into his pants pocket.

Alice laughed as she hugged him back. "You still haven't opened it yet." she said. He took it back out giving her a curious look as he opened it up.

The edges around the clock face had Greek symbols engraved on it. On the other side was a photo holder. The picture there was the one Jake took at the lake when Alice, Jarred and the twins were fast asleep. Alice flipped a secret switch and the picture holder flipped. On the other side was a picture of Jarred with his arms around Alice as they smiled at the camera.

"That's why I needed Jake..." Alice murmured.

Jarred nodded understanding and flicked the switch again before carefully closing it. "Now I get it, but if you had just told me it was a surprise, it would've been easier for you two." He smirked, ruffling Alice's hair.

"Then it wouldn't have been a surprise!" Alice laughed. The Apollo cabin began playing again so Pascal, Alice and the others led Jarred to the table where the twins placed the cake.

"Happy Birthday Jarred!" they shouted.

He pulled Hunter into his lap as he smiled at his friends. He was happy to have them on his birthday.

It was ten pm when the party ended. The twins were fast asleep in Jarred and Alice's arms as they went to the Ares cabin. Every now and then a camper would greet Jarred a happy birthday.

Jarred got the twins ready and into bed before he walked back out where Alice was waiting.

Alice smiled softly at him as she sat on the steps. "Happy birthday Jarred." she murmured.

He sat next to her. "Thanks."

"You're welcome." She said as she kissed his cheek.

He didn't look at her, his expression became serious. "Alice, I really did wish you had told me it was something for me, or whatever. I was starting to think that..." His voice trailed off as his gaze fell to his feet.

"To think that?" Alice asked, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion.

"You were spending so much time with Jake that I thought you were going to leave me for him." His voice was quiet; as if he was afraid someone would over hear their conversation.

Alice was silent for a long time so Jarred looked up at her. She was smiling softly at him, her eyes full of love and adoration as she pulled him into a hug.

"I'd never do that..." she murmured.

Jarred hugged her back, holding her close. "I know, but you guys avoided me so much that I didn't know what else to think..." He closed his eyes.

"I'm sorry..." she whispered.

He shook his head. "No don't be. You guys had your reasons." He pulled away from her, his hands still on her shoulders. "I'm glad that you did hide it from me though." Jarred gave a smile, his eyes shining brightly.

Alice smiled back before leaning forward to kiss Jarred on the lips.

He placed a hand on her cheek as their lips met. He felt her smile into the kiss as she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling herself closer to him.

Jarred pulled her in close. "I love you." He whispered in her ear.

"I love you too." She whispered back.

He smiled brightly at her. "Let's go for a walk." He stood up, gently taking her hand.