⠀⠀⠀The next day, Alessandra found herself standing outside the door of Aphrodite's cabin, her heart pounding in her chest as she hesitated to knock. She had come seeking the advice of a friend, someone who knew her better than anyone else in camp other than Clarisse—Silena Beauregard, the head counselor of Aphrodite's cabin.
Silena was not only a close friend of Alessandra's but also someone who possessed a keen insight into matters of the heart.
Taking a deep breath to steady her nerves, Alessandra raised her hand and knocked lightly on the door, her knuckles tapping out a hesitant rhythm against the wood. It swung open a moment later, revealing Silena standing on the other side, a warm smile lighting up her face.
"Alessandra, darling, what brings you here?" Silena greeted, stepping aside to allow Alessandra to enter.
Alessandra offered her friend a weak smile, her stomach twisting with nervous anticipation. "Hey, Silena. Can we talk? It's kind of important."
"Of course, sweetheart. Come in," Silena replied, her tone gentle as she ushered Alessandra into the cabin.
They settled into a pair of plush armchairs, the soft glow of candlelight casting flickering shadows across the room. Alessandra took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead.
"So, what's on your mind?" Silena prompted, her eyes full of concern as she regarded Alessandra with a knowing look.
Alessandra hesitated for a moment, unsure of where to begin. Finally, she took a deep breath and plunged ahead. "It's about Luke," she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper. "Something happened yesterday, and I don't know how to make sense of it."
Silena's eyebrows shot up in surprise, her expression curious. "Luke? As in Luke Castellan?" she asked, her tone tinged with disbelief.
Alessandra nodded, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. "Yeah, him. Anyways, this is what happened yesterday..”
Silena listened intently as Alessandra recounted her encounter with Luke, describing the way he had made her feel and the overwhelming sense of confusion that had followed.
With each word, Alessandra felt a weight lifting from her shoulders, grateful for the opportunity to confide in her friend.
As Alessandra finished recounting her encounter with Luke, Silena leaned back in her chair, a thoughtful expression crossing her features as she mulled over Alessandra's words. After a moment of silence, she spoke, her voice gentle but firm.
"It sounds to me like you have a crush, Alessandra," Silena said, her eyes meeting Alessandra's with a knowing gaze. "And that's nothing to be ashamed of. We've all been there."
Alessandra's cheeks flushed with embarrassment at Silena's astute observation, but she couldn't help but smile at the warmth and understanding in her friend's eyes.
Silena's words were like a balm to her troubled mind, offering reassurance and validation in equal measure.
Silena's eyes widened in understanding, a knowing smile playing on her lips. "Ah, young love," she mused, her tone light and teasing.
"And here I thought you were just too busy saving the world to notice boys."
Alessandra listened to Silena's words with a mixture of disbelief and denial swirling in her mind.
Crush? Her? On Luke? It couldn't be possible, could it?
She had spent years focusing on her duties as the head counselor of Athena's cabin, honing her skills, and protecting her fellow demigods. The idea of developing feelings for someone, especially someone like Luke, seemed absurd.
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everybody talks | luke castellan
Fanfiction"run away with me?" "maybe" - hey, baby, won't you look my way? I can be your new addiction. inspired by "everybody talks" by neon trees
