Chapter 8

Reyna's P.O.V.

I guess I should explain why I got in trouble. I never got in trouble especially for something stupid as getting in a fight. It all started when Natasha entered the room. I guess I have to explain why Natasha and I fought a lot too. It all started 2 or 3 decades ago. My dad and her dad were once friends until my mom showed up. Basically, both of them liked my mom and my dad won her heart. Her dad was so furious he wanted to make my parents' life miserable. When my dad started a business, her dad started one too. When my mother went missing during her trip to France, Natasha's dad blamed my father. I know we shouldn't be involved with our parents' battle but Natasha made sure my life was a living hell. When we went to the same school together, she made sure that she'll steal every guy I dated and liked. She tried flirting with Jason but Jason already liked Piper during that time. I wanted Natasha out of my life but she goes to my school and to my camp. I'm pretty sure her main goal in life is making my life miserable.

Anyways, the reason why I'm going to have my punishment tonight is because Natasha messed with my routines. I was just there, dancing and not caring about her when she pushed me and I bumped into someone. She also tripped me and I was so furious I slapped her. I didn't really like slapping people but I don't really consider Natasha as human. Maybe she's a bitchy alien in a body of a teenage girl who got multiple plastic surgery and fake boobs. The world may never know.

My punishment was washing the dishes. At least Natasha didn't get in trouble or I'll be spending the rest of my evening washing the dishes with her. After the camp leader told me what my punishment was, I was free to get out of there. I immediately looked for Annabeth because I have a feeling she wants to punch Natasha and Drew and I didn't want her to get in trouble. I went to her cabin and knocked a few times on the door before she answered it.

"Hey," I told her "Can I come in?"

"Sure." Annabeth said casually as I went inside. Her cabin was clean and I suspected it was Piper who kept this place clean.

"So," Annabeth said sitting on the edge of her bed "What's your punishment."

I began braiding her hair "My head will be chopped off tomorrow and Drew will sacrifice my blood. No biggie."

"You should stop joking. It doesn't suit you." She said

"What braid do you want?"

"Side braid please." She said while she got a bag of jelly beans from her bag "I got you jelly beans."

"Thanks." I whispered while braiding her hair carefully.

Piper and Hazel entered the cabin laughing. They were talking about this tv show they were watching. I don't watch tv often so I don't really know what show they were talking about.

"Hey guys." Annabeth said while eating my jelly beans.

"Leave me some." I reminded her

"Hi." Hazel said sitting down on Piper's bed. Piper sat down on the floor. I told her she should sit beside Hazel but she politely declined. Piper and I aren't quite comfortable with each other yet.

"So," Hazel said, snatching the bag of jelly beans from Annabeth's hand "I heard you got in trouble."

"Yep." I said while tying Annabeth's hair. I asked her to turn around to see if her hair looks okay. I must've made a mistake because it was sticking up.

"Reyna, why is it sticking up?" Annabeth asked

"I don't know! Maybe it's because your hair is curly."

Hazel and Piper laughed so loud I was afraid they'd call the attention of all the people from camp. I untied Annabeth's hair and started braiding it again.

"Frank asked me out today." Hazel said "I said yes."

Annabeth stood up and grabbed Hazel by the shoulders "When? Where? Did you guys kiss? I need details, Hazel!"

"Let go, Annabeth!" Hazel laughed "I will tell you the details."

Annabeth released Hazel from her grip and sat down next to her. Piper sat down next to me and even though I thought it was awkward since we're not that close, I didn't say anything.

"Well," Hazel started "We were by the lake and we were talking about camp when he asked me out. I was surprised because I didn't know he liked me that way. I said yes and we were about to kiss but some camper told us that Reyna got in trouble and we looked everywhere for you guys."

"I'm sorry I ruined your moment." I told her.

"You didn't ruin our moment." Hazel smiled "I'm so happy right now I could throw a massive celebration."

"I'm so happy for you Hazel." Piper said

"Thank you. Speaking of relationships…"

"Hazel, can we not talk about me getting a boyfriend again because I don't really want one." Annabeth said

"Oh I wasn't going to talk about you, I was going to talk about Reyna." She said

"Why me?" I asked "I haven't dated anyone yet. I'm not interested too. I'm too busy this summer with dancing and training the newbies."

"Well, what do you think about my cousin? He's your type!" Piper said

"Nah, Natasha would flirt with him and I'd be alone again." I said as I stood up "Anyways, I'm going to the dinner pavilion. I need to eat dinner early since I'm going to wash the dishes tonight.

Washing the dishes would be fun if I had company. I went there early since I didn't want a lot of people in the dining pavilion talking about me. I hated it when people say something bad about me to other people. I mean, you could tell me how you really feel about me. I sighed as I grabbed a plate and started scrubbing it. I didn't like washing dishes alone. It wasn't because my dad's rich and I didn't do household chores, I'm a bit messy so I would spill water all over the place.

"I'm so sorry I'm late." Someone entered the kitchen. I turned around and saw Leo Valdez, Piper's friend. He didn't look shocked when he saw me. I guess he already knew that I was going to wash the dishes tonight.

"It's okay." I told him as I handed him an apron and a sponge "I guess you ate dinner with them. I ate earlier."

He nodded and silently helped me wash the dishes. Now that I have company, I was expecting him to start a conversation. It may seem weird but the place became quieter. I cleared my throat and decided that I would be the one to start a conversation with him.

"What did you do?" I asked him. He looked up at me, probably surprised that I wanted to talk to him.

"Oh, uh, I poured paint all over a guy at art class today." He told me "It was an accident."

"Well, at least Rachel was there to help you." I said "I remembered when I first came here to camp and I bumped into Drew and she reported me for pushing her!"

"Oh." He said looking down at the plate he was washing.

"So," I said while I placed the last of the cups in the container "How was your first day?"

"Fine." He said.

I was seriously starting to get pissed. I wanted to start a conversation with him but he keeps pushing me away. I wonder if Piper told him not to talk to me.

"Are you scared of me?" I asked him

"No." he said "I'm just afraid that I'll say the wrong thing and you'll get offended."

"Oh." It was my turn to be speechless. I didn't know what to say. Do I really look scary and intimidating? The rest of the evening was silent… until I blurted out something I probably shouldn't have.

"Do you have a girlfriend?" I asked him. He looked at me with a shocked expression, like he didn't expect me to ask that. Duh, Reyna! Of course he would be surprised! You're so stupid I thought.

Then he laughed. I didn't know what to do so I laughed with him.

"No," he said "Although if you want to, I'm all yours."

I playfully punched his arm "Are you flirting with me?"

"Maybe." He said

Then, there was another awkward silence. I didn't know why but I smiled the whole time I was with him. After washing the dishes, he escorted me back to my cabin and said good bye. Hazel was waiting for me inside. She was reading a book although I'm pretty sure she was thinking of Frank. She looked at me and smiled before closing the book and going to sleep. I went to bed and closed my eyes.