Drew
Dinner was tense, not just because of that Hephaestus kid and the spooky dude, but Harmon, this new cabinmate (ew, even calling her that makes me want to throw up, much less a half-sister) has been walking around like she's all that with ambrosia.
Currently, she was making fun of Mitchell, my half-brother. Like, *beach* I'm the only one who can make fun of his stupid man-bun.
"Seriously Mitch, that man-bun is horrible! You should really-"
Ok, that's enough, I'm already not in a good mood with what happened earlier in the woods and her voice is making it worse, "Seriously Harmon, you should shut up. No one likes your squeaky fake-*arse* voice," eye-roll for good measure,
"Ugh, seriously, what was it? Dew? Ew? Drastic in need of a new Aphrodite's blessing? Oh! That's right, no one cares," the redhead flipped her hair and crossed her arms, acting like she's already won what was just beginning,
"Oh Hunny, you got a big mouth for someone whose blessing still hasn't worn off yet. How long has it been again? Five days? A week? Wow! Mother must know how much you badly need it huh?" I answer with a fake-*arse* sympathy pout, "Or are you just jealous because you're used to being the prettiest girl at the party, and now you're stuck with 15 older half-siblings and feel like all of them are better than you? Which is true anyway,"
That seemed to hit right on the nail if the look on her face was anything to go by,
"Listen, Harmon, I get it, you're insecure and the youngest so far, so when other campers come by, feel free to bully them. But I'm the only one who gets to insult these dorks, capiche chica?"
... oh gods what did I do now? Why is everyone looking at me? Even Gaby and Gaby rarely looks at anyone during meal times!
"Um, are you weirdos ok?"
Harmon shakes whatever weirdness she was being affected by and looked down at her food, refusing to make eye contact with anyone, "whatever..."
"Uh, yeah, yeah just... surprised?" Lucy answered,
"Yeah, whatever," I scoff before continuing to finish my food.
Lacy
What is with Drew recently? She just stood up for Mitch of all people! Is maturity finally hitting her at 23? I mean, she still managed to insult everyone while doing so, so not too much should have changed, right?
#Sometime Later#
It was finally time for the campfire! I love s'mores! And there's this really cute girl from the Hermes cabin, and oh my gods she's so cute! Just thinking about her curly brown hair and deep amber eyes...
ah, it seems Lacy is now out of commission, pity, I was hoping for a day off... Oooo, let's throw Mitch in here, I'm feeling some insecure bean vibes right about now-
Aah! What are you doing here?! You're not supposed to be here! Are you trying to get me fired?! I already had a close call last part! Oohhh, shoo! Shoo! Don't let anybody see you!
Mitchell
It's already campfire time and I still can't comprehend what happened at dinner! Is she planning my murder?! Even Gaby was shocked! Gaby's never shocked! Who took Drew and why does this person look like her?! I'm so confused! And I like my bun, why did she have to mention that? Oh gods, oh gods, what if she's been possessed?! Or is this like one of those transmigration novels Gaby talks about all the time?!
I was thankfully pulled out of my thoughts by bumping into a tall person,
"Oi, watch where you're going pageant boy"
"Oh, um, no I don't do-" aaannd, she walked away. Do I really look like I do pageants? Should I be flattered or insulted? Because on one hand, that means she thinks I'm pretty, on the other hand, she thinks I'm pretty, not handsome, or hot, or... or... what are other good adjectives about looks that prove my point? Aah, I dunno! First Drew, now-
Wait, aha! She did it! She got my mind off of Drew!
"Hey! You! Tall lady with the cornrows!" I run to where she is because godsdamn it I need a distraction,
"Oi, what now, pageant boy?" Oh no, she was mad now,
"I need you to distract me!"
"Um... what? Distract yourself, weirdo."
No no don't walk away! In desperation, I latch on to her arm, and holy guacamole she is thicc, I'm in awe-
"Hey- what in the Hades?! Why are you squeezing my arm?!"
"Oh- um... was I? Heheh... sorry?"
Oh gosh that was so embarrassing-
*sigh* these Aphrodite kids I swear! Ugh, so much for a day off...
Seriously? You again?! The author is just trolling me at this point!
$ at the campfire $
The last song of the night, Who Wouldn't Zeus F***, had just been finished and the campfire was high, when Chiron came out to make the announcement of the quest.
Fun.
"ATTENTION CAMPERS!"
The conversations paused, wondering what it was now,
"It is my pleasure to inform you that Nico D'Angelo is now going to be leader of his first ever official quest!"
After some hesitation, since many still had a bad connection with quests after the two wars, it erupted into cheers,
"Yes, yes, it is very exciting, now, Nico, son of Hades, if you will, who are your other two questers?"
Nico rose from his seat next to Will, who looked at him in disapproval,
"First, I will be taking Leo, son of Hephaestus," there were murmurs of approval, the Hephaestus cabin cheering, "and..."
It came (in like a wrecking ball-) crashing, the overwhelming anxiety. He had had it under control for almost 6 months, but I suppose all good things must come to an end eventually, right?
His palms were clammy, his hair on end and his breathing heavy,
He wasn't sure what warranted this, all he had to do was say Leo got to choose, but no. The Fates had knitted a big fat screw you into his sock, simply for... well, not really sure. They never really needed a reason, did they?
Will knew something was wrong the second he stopped talking, Nico didn't like to stop in between whatever he had to say, if he had something to say, he'd say it.
He grabbed Nico's clenched hand, slowly managing to the wiggle his hand into it. Gods it was so sweaty.
Will slowly rubbed circles on the back of his hand, Nico slowly regaining his ability to speak,
Nico looked down at Will. He so, so wanted to choose him, but he couldn't. He had classes, friends, a job, a freaking life, I cant ask him to drop it all just to help me on a whim, even if he would in a heart beat and then have the audacity to complain about me not "believing" in him.
But no, this time, Nico D'Angelo was not going to let Will convince him. He knew how much he missed out on just to be with him as much as he is, theres no way he would ask him to do this.
His eyes connected with Leo. Who was gesturing stubbly,
Looking over to see who it was, I agreed. They would not only be useful, but also needed an excuse to get out of camp.
And thus,
"... and Drew Tanaka, daughter of Aphrodite."
Silence...
Then-
""""""DREW?!""""""
"No, it's John Cena, obviously," Leo muttered while covering his ears.
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Welp, it's something •u•;
And as per request from my ever so amazing narrator, there is now a petition to give them a raise! It's right,
Here! All in favor, say "Aye!"
I'm not sure what this chapter accomplished, but eh, idk, it was fun to write at least.
Hope you liked it and enjoy your next 24 hours!♡