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"Whoa careful there." said August
"Oh sorry-" she said still laughing before she realized who she ran into. "Where the hell have you been?" She demanded. "With August," said Wescott.
Virginia rolled her eyes. "Right," she said, "your girlfriend. So how do you find Dreamland, Wes? Does it look better than reality?"Wescott frowned at Virginia."You can stop now," he said. "I don't need to hear this every time you see me spending my time with someone that isn't you."
August looked at her boots not sure what to do.
"Wake up, Wes," she insisted. "She isn't going to be with you forever. I will be because I'm your sister.""No, you wake up, Virginia!" Said Wescott, losing his temper. "You can't be a child forever and expect me to always satisfy your longing for companionship!"
"Guys please don't fight I'm not worth it." said August finally
Wescott turned to August earnestly. "Yes, you are," he insisted, caressing her cheek. "I love and you are worth more than words or gestures can express."Virginia rolled her eyes.
"No I'm not worth ruining a sibling relationship Wescott. I almost ruined mine and I don't want to almost or worse ruin yours." said August
"August," he pleaded, "we can work this out. Please.""Come on,Wes," said Virginia, pulling his arm.
"I'm sure we could, but work things out with Virginia first." she said
Wescott stroked her cheek. His eyebrows furrowed in worry.
"I just don't want to be the cause of you two fighting." she said
Wescott was about to protest, but instead he looked down. "Alright then," he said. He looked into her grey eyes. "Will I see you later?" He said earnestly.
He nodded a little and kissed her on the cheek.
August pulled him into a hug after a moment she pulled away and turned wiping her teary eyes with the heel of her hand.
"I love you," he whispered in her ear.
"I love you too Wes. I'll see you later." she said softly
"Okay," he said. Wescott watched her walk away until she was out of view before turning to Virginia."You really care about her, don't you?" Virginia said. The usual mischievous twinkle in her eye was gone as she watched Wescott thoughtfully.
"Yes," he said softly.
August walked to her cabin wiping her eyes every so often.
Virginia sighed. "Do you still enjoy spending time with me anymore?" She asked."Yes, of course," said Wescott. "But, Ginger, she is amazing. If you knew her better you would like her. She may not be as mischievous you or me all the time, but she is smart, funny, and beautiful."
"And she doesn't like me," said Virginia.
"She does," said Wescott with a smile. "Just get to know her first and we can all have fun."
She sighed. "Okay then," said Virginia.
(They go to the Hephaestus cabin, works things out, and take revenge on Luna?)
Emery walked on the paths with Ellie beside him. He smiled a little at the sight of the blue sky, the grass, the flowers, and the thick cluster of trees in the distance. These scenery brought back memories of his mortal girlfriend Laurel since he had few beautiful, serene moments with his family. He was quiet for a while as he took everything in.
Upon seeing the flowers, Emery bent down to pick a few flowers. Smiling, he offered them to her. "They kind of remind of me of home," he said, nostalgically. He chuckled. "Of course, home was never sweet-smelling and pretty," he said. "Everyone cared about practicality rather than warmth." This brought back memories of his intensive training as he grew up.
Emery smiled. "I think I can imagine that," he said, picking a daisy and tucking it behind her ear. His smile grew wider. After a moment, he remembered that his fingers were still on her cheek. "Oh, sorry," he said apologetically as he removed his fingers.
Emery smiled a little before they started to walk again. "What exactly was home like for you?" He asked curiously. Many demigods lived tragic lives, but he preferred to listen to other people's stories because his were full of military training and the occasional party or prank he attended or shared with his brother.
Emery looked at her with concerned, hazel eyes. In the sunlight, flecks of green could be seen in them. He placed an arm her shoulders. "I'm sorry," he said, sincerely. With his other hand, he wiped away the tear gently.
His gaze wandered a little. "Intense military training almost all the time," he said. "I attended a couple of military boarding schools. Most of the time, I spent little time at home. My family expects my brother and me to excel in combat and it's hard to live up to their expectations. My mother and her twin sister exceeded those expectations, so my family expects more from Ivory, my cousin Roxanne and me." He looked back at her with a brightened expression. "Have you met my cousin Roxanne?"
Emery chuckled. "An amazing friend like you," he said, amused. "You think pretty highly of yourself, I see." He smirked a little.
Emery grinned at her and looked away a little as if mischievously considering this. "Maybe," he said, smirking at her.
He laughed in response before tackling her to the ground and pinning her. "Now what do you have to say for yourself?" He said, grinning. He suddenly realized how close his face was to hers. After a moment, he started to blush a little.
Emery laughed, trying to cover up his embarrassment. "Disgusting," he complained, still laughing as he stood up. He wiped the saliva off his cheek.
Emery blushed a little at the feel of her fingers on his cheek. "Thanks," he mumbled. His cheek tingled from her touch.
"Must be the sun," he said, lying as he squinted up at the bright sun.
Emery followed her, unsure whether he ought to laugh or be concerned. Instead of choosing either, he continued, walking in silence and trying to remember he had someone back at home.
(On the paths? Maybe if they head into the forest.)Emery looked up at Ellie, a little surprised by her words. "Laurel?" he asked, a little bewildered. "What do you want to know about her?" Quite honestly, he did not actually want to bring his girlfriend from home onto the walk with them.
Emery nodded and pursed his lips, trying to recall her appearance. "Long, dark hair, warm, spring green eyes..." he said softly. His expression grew gentler as he described her. "Fair skin... Beautiful smile that lit up her entire face..." He smiled as he recalled her laugh.
Emery blinked, bringing himself back to the present. "Are you angry with me?" He asked, trying to speed up his pace to walk beside her.
"Alright," he said, not quite believing her. He decided not to question her further as he followed her into the forest.
Violet led Tessa onto the paths. She gestured to the different cabins. "As you already know, those are the cabins," she said. As they walked, she pointed out the volleyball court, the basketball court, and the showers.
"Mm-hmm." Tessa nodded. "Do you have any favourite places?"
Violet's expression lit up. "I love the creek. The water is so full of life. The sunlight is not too bright and the breeze feels wonderful," she gushed. "It reminds me of home."
Virginia appeared, running towards them with an armful of weapons. She was laughing when she literally ran into August and Wescott.