Jessica's P.O.V
I pack a small backpack with food, water, weapons and ambrosia. My heart's thumping in my chest as I think about what I am going to have to do today. I wipe my sweaty hands on my blood red shirt and take a deep breath in.
"You ok?"
I jump, turning around to find sapphire eyes staring into my ice blue ones.
"Yeah fine, just nervous I guess." I say, sitting on my temporary bed in the Athena cabin.
"Me too." Lucas sits next to me. We stay like that for ages, seeking comfort and courage in each other's presence.
"No different genders allowed in the cabins alone!" Lily shouts, smiling, as she walks past.
He bolts off the bed, his cheeks glowing scarlet.
"Anyway, I think we'll be fine. Thanks." He shoots out the door, leaving me smiling softly in the cabin alone.
Lucas' P.O.V
Oh my gods. That's so embarrassing. I hope she doesn't get the wrong idea. I mean, I like Bianca, right? Do I? Of course I do. But…do I?
"Hey, come on. We're leaving."
I jump, and say that I'm coming without turning around. If I make contact with those beautiful icy eyes, I'm sure to turn into a stuttering mess.
"Oh ok. Do you need anything?"
I take a shaky breath. Stop being a coward. I turn to face her and smile.
"You could fill up my water bottle." I toss her my water bottle without warning, and she lifts up her hands to shield her face, and it just stops. I stare at it.
"Um. Sure." She laughs, sounding nervous and quickly grabs the bottle from the air.
She runs off. I stare at her. How the hell did she do that?
Jessica's P.O.V
How stupid. Hopefully he didn't notice. I curse myself.
I'm packed, ready to go and slightly nervous about the quest. Slowly the others started to join me with backpacks and stressed expressions. Once everyone was there I started talking, ignoring Lucas' questioning looks.
"Hey guys! Look, I know you all might be feeling scared and stressed," to this I had nods and murmurs of agreement, "but we can do this! I know we can. Just remember we're all her for each other, and I'll be with you every step of the way." I wince slightly at the blatant lie I just told.
As everyone cheers and starts to chatter about the quest, I am pulled aside by Chiron.
"Thank you Jess, you've given us all hope." He says, with a tear forming in his eye.
I smile weakly, feeling terrible.
"Thanks. Better get going then."
"Thank you." He says waving.
I wave back then turn around and tears sting my eyes, threatening to fall. I'm sorry.