It's cold.
That thought repeatedly ran through my head as I walked down the camp's shoreline. It's midnight. I don't usually do this --- walk on the beach at midnight, I mean. My sibling were all so noisy inside the cabin. There was loud music, and food all scattered everywhere. Even when no one was near my part of the cabin it was as noisy as the rest of it. I couldn't stand it. I hated noise. I didn't even know why they were celebrating. Well, even if I did I probably wouldn't celebrate with them. I do so preferred the quiet much like the moon --- which always reminds me that Artemis might be watching.
I reach the end of the beach that are within the camp borders, the sand between my feet are cold. I look back and see the footprints I've left. I hope no one finds me here. No one's ever gone to the far side of camp alone --- well, none that I know of. I go here to relax. This is a place I can always go to when I want things to be quiet. I look at the rocks all lined up neatly, they represent the line between the mortal world and the demigod world. At the center from the grassy area to the waters there is a set of huge rocks that somehow are casting shadows, maybe from the moon. I look closely at them, studying the formations. When my eyes reached the base of one of the rocks, I notice a figure. Something human.
I look at it, unsure of what 'it' really is. I hold my breath, and as it slowly approached me, I approach it as well. Oh you know, if it's inside the camp's borders then more than not it means they're safe. Of course I approach with caution, as any daughter of Athena would. The figure steps into moonlight and the air I kept in my lungs were finally able to escape. Silena smiles at me, obviously surprised that I'm still awake --- walking around on the beach during a very cold night no less. I smile back awkwardly as she walks beside me. "What are you doing up so late, Annabeth?" she says.
I look at her carefully. She had dyed her hair black with streaks of white and red. I'm guessing she's wearing contacts because her naturally brown eyes are now black. Her lips had a light shade of violet to it. She also had eyeliner on as well. She wore a baby blue tank top and pajama pants. She looked like a child of Ares. I, on the other hand, had nothing to show off. I didn't dress up or fix myself in any way at all. I didn't expect anyone to be here except me. My light blonde hair was simply tied back in a bun, my grey eyes are still --- and always will be --- grey, and my face is untouched in any way. Our outfits, however, are similar.
"I should be asking you the same thing, Silena." I say. It isn't my best comeback, but it'll do. After all, it is cold, and the time being midnight doesn't help me think. She sighs out a little laugh and looks out at the ocean. She took my hand, sat down, and pulled me down with her. Silena rests her head on my shoulder --- despite the fact that I'm a few inches shorter than her. I sit up straighter just so she can rest her head on me more comfortably. Being this close to her I can smell her hazelnut shampoo and cherry perfume, blending together in perfect harmony. "You know you shouldn't be so far out from camp alone, Annabeth," she says, "especially at this time of night." I shrugged my free shoulder and sigh, "Well, my cabin was really noisy for some reason. I'd rather endure the cold night than the loud noises they make."
She fixes herself upright and looks at me, "You're cold?" she whispers. I nod slightly to answer her question. Silena simply smiled and, gently, pushed me down to the cold yet soft sand. Silena lies down beside me, snuggling herself so close. She wraps her arms around my waist and rests her head on my shoulder once more. My body, although still cold, was getting hotter and hotter by the second. I could feel a faint smile on my lips and my cheeks turning red. The feeling of Silena hugging me like this is all new but yet so familiar. "All better?" she asks.
"Yeah." I say. "So, uhm, why are you still outside your cabin?" I can feel Silena hug me tighter and mumble, "I feel lonely." I gulp down the pool of saliva forming in my mouth, "Why would you go to a place where there are no people when you say you feel lonely?" I could hear her let out a little giggle, which sounded so cute.
Silena changes our current position. From both of us lying on the sand, she sits down and saddles me. She places her hands at either side of my head, her hair flowing down. She smiled, "That's not what I meant, Anna." No one ever calls me 'Anna', but the way she says it feels so close-to-home it's as if every body's been calling me that my whole life. "I am lonely," she continues, "and I do want someone to be with me," she leans in closer, Silena grins, staring at me like prey, "which is exactly why I went to a place where there are no people." I can feel my face burning hot, and even the rest of my body. The once cold air I had felt earlier was now gone. I cleared my throat, unsure of what to say.
"Want me to show you what I mean?" She smiles at me. The light of the moon seeping between the spaces in ther hair lit up the smallest features. Her skin looked pale white, her lips that were a light shade of violet is now a dark blue. Silena looked more like an angel of Hades instead of a daughter of Aphrodite. I nod slightly without really thinking about her question. I can't help but stare. I've seen her mother a few times, and --- I do hope Aphrodite isn't listening --- I think Silena is more beautiful than her mother.
"Annabeth," she whispers. She leans close, our lips inches apart, "is it alright if I kiss you?" My heart started speeding up. I felt a sensation shiver down my body. Silena raised her right hand and cupped my cheek. Her touch, like the rest of me, was warm. The smile on her lips had disappeared. She looked so serious. Her usual bubbly self was gone. Of course, I'm sure that this was only going to be for a moment. She is waiting for my answer, after all.
I nod my head. That's all I've been doing this night, nodding. Agreeing fully to what Silena says. The smile on her lips have returned and, slowly, she pressed her lips against mine. I can taste her lips. A slight trail of strawberry and honey mixed together. I lifted my arms and rested them on the back of her neck, getting more into the feeling. I've never kissed anyone like this before. Come to think of it, this may be my first kiss. I winced as something foreign enters my mouth. I then noticed that it was her tongue, searching the corners beyond my lips.
She lets go of my cheek and let her hand slide down my body. Silena started caressing my inner thing, going higher and higher with every stroke. I can still feel her lips on mine as she parted them with a smile. I smiled back and bit my lower lip, still feeling her hand run up and down my leg. "Well?" she asks. "Well what?" I whisper, but I do know what she means. "Well, how was that kiss?" she teased.
"It was," I started, I had to make sure that what I was saying was right --- because I'm sure children of Aphrodite don't want bad or simple reviews of their more intimate acts --- "It was definitely unlike any other, Silena." She grinned, obviously please with my answer. She dusted herself off and stood up. I take her hand and followed her lead. We started waking back to the cabins hand in hand. We did nothing to start a conversation. Silena and I didn't need one. Al we did need that night was time. Time to think about what just happened because seriously, what just happened? Although, the experience was something I did want to happen again. I think Silena would want the same.
As we reached the arena, the sun started rising. I guess the walk was longer than it felt. I like it when things feel that way. Silena lets go of my hand. I realized that we had to take different paths to our cabins. She looked at me and smiled, "Same time tomorrow?" She didn't wait for my answer, she just left. I have to say something. 'Thank you.' is too cliche and 'Sure.' is too short of an answer. I gather what little strength I have left and answer her back, "We'll see." She stops and turns around, a worried look on her face. I stick my tongue out as a tease and walk to my cabin.
Everything was a mess. Chips were scattered on the floor, confetti all around the beds and stuff. Food like cake were all splattered on the windows. Despite the mess, I smiled and walk to my bed. I lie down, touching my lips.
Same time tomorrow.
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