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#6 My Life Is Turned Upside-down and My Cousin Leaves For the Underworld, Early

"Good morning, lovebirds!", my mother said in a sing-song voice.
I opened my eyes slowly and saw her standing over me, smiling.
Next to me, I could hear Nico making soft little breathing noises.
"Hi, mom", I said, sitting up.
She smiled.
"Hi honey, sleep well?"
I nodded.
Yep, today was going to be a great day...

I look across at the passing cars, as I hold my cousin's hand.
We're on our way to the park again.
My heart is pounding rapidly, but I'm so happy.
Yesterday, I was scared of confessing the truth and now I have no fear whatsoever.
That is, until he lets go.
"Percy? Can I talk to you about something?", he asked, the words dull and flat.
I can feel myself shaking, this won't end well.
"Y-yeah sure, w-what is it?"
He gives me a sad smile.
"I'm not in love with you, Percy. I'm sorry, I should've told you sooner..."
My world is suddenly spinning, I feel as if I might puke.
"So, you won't be my boyfriend?", I asked, my voice shaky.
He shook his head.
"No Percy, I won't."
A pause.
"I'm straight"
I'm pretty sure I'm crying, but if not I don't know why.
He has broke me.
He doesn't love me.
He never did...
Sadness is suddenly overtaken by anger and I shout at him: "Fine then! I'll go to the park myself! I didn't really love you either! You know what?! Go back to the Underworld, see if I care!"
I know, that after I say the words I'll regret them.
And, I do, but it's too late.
He is already running away from me.
Like I'm a monster.
I feel terrible.
It's over.
Why was I so stupid?
Why couldn't I just fall in love with a stupid pretty girl?!
Why had it had to be him?
My cousin.
The thought sickened me.
I'd been in love with my cousin.
Cringing, I heave up my breakfast onto the sidewalk.
The light turns green.
I go home, sobbing.

Later, he packs without saying a word to me.
My mom stands in the doorway looking confused and sad.
Mainly sad.
I guess she thought he loved me too.
It sure seemed that way...
Oh, well.
There's plenty more fish in the ocean.
After all, you're the Son of Poseidon.
I tell myself.
Just forget him.
And, I do, even after he walks out the door.
After, I've willed myself not to run after him...