Forever and Always

Chapter 4: The Tears of the Past

~Rachel's P.O.V~

I slowly stepped away from Nico and slapped him full on in the face. I will believe that a crazy snake lady chased me, mythology is real, and that Andrew crashed into a PARKING METER, but I will not believe that I'm supposed to be dead. Like what the fudge. I'm a living, breathing person, that's has a good life, but now I'm supposed to be dead.
Nico looked very surprised, like he had not been slapped in a while. He slowly put his hand to his pale cheek and wiggled his nose. His eyes never left mine. I felt as if he was staring strait into the depths of my soul. We stood there for 2 minutes just coldly staring at each other. His eyes were expressionless and hard, like he had been through a lot. His lips were thin and an odd shade of grey, curved downward into a rested glower.
"Um, guys. Right now is NOT a good time for a staring contest." Connor stated, shattering the eerie silence.
So many thoughts were racing through my tired out brain, so many things I wanted to yell at him for,like for leaving me, but all that could come out was "W-what?"
Nico glanced at Connor and said "Now is not a good time to talk about this."
He started to walk away, but I grabbed his arm "Nico, you can't just say something like that and then just walk away like nothing happened. We are talking about this if it k-"
He snapped his head around "When were you born?"
"I...uh... on December 21st, but why?" I asked, a bit taken aback.
"No, i mean what year?" He asked more calmly, taking my other hand in his cold, stiff one.
"Uh..." I trailed off. Why was this so hard. I'm inly 17. Did I forget because a lot happened today? Or am I just being stupid? I racked my brain, but just nothing! I groaned in exhaustion " I... I don't know" I finished lamely.
"What?" Connor said confused "are you having a blonde moment, because everyone should know when they were born."
"Well, I guess I'm not everyone" I said meekly.
"We need to talk about this tomorrow. When we can consult Chiron." Stated Nico flatly.
I nodded slowly. "Nico, I'm sorry I slapped you..."
He looked up "Its fine. It brings back good memories, Rachel." and with that, he seemed to vanish in the night.
"Woah. That guy gets creepier every time you run into him. For you that's literal." Snickered Connor.
I just looked at him. I was not in a joking mood. I just found out that I'm supposed to be dead. DEAD. DEAD AS A DOORNAIL. Connor took my arm and led me to a smallish looking house. Inside the house thing were multiple bunks with sleeping figures on them. They were just made out of plain wood. There was a wood stove in the back, along with funny shaped bathroom.
"Here," Connor said softly, pointing to a bottom bunk "this one is across from me, you won't be attacked I promise." He held up his right hand like he was in court, swearing to tell the truth. I smiled gratefully at him and climes into the bunk, which, to my surprise, was comfy. He whispered in my ear that he would get clothes for me tomorrow and said goodnight. He slipped into the bed 7 feet across from me and soon, soft snores filled the room.
If you imagine a race track, and light was racing itself, that's how fast my thoughts were going. I was no longer worried about the parking meter incident or the crazy horse guy, my brain was now filled with the horrible ways I died in. Or was SUPPOSED to die in. So many questions I wanted answers to like 'what kept me from dieing?' 'Why can't I remember when I was born?' 'How come Nico comes back after all these years?' The pain began to erupt when I asked myself that particular question. All my deep wounds were re-opened. The inside jokes we had, the warm hugs, the happy times. We were so close, until he broke my heart. I turned on my side and cried myself to sleep.

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SUPER SORRY ITS SHORT! My life happened. Mmmm. Pleeeez plz plz plz comment your spectacular thoughts! I must have feedback!!! 😏 any ideas to improve the story? Comment and fav!!!!!!!
Leo: you are pathetic...
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Apollo: someone said sun God. I am here.
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Leo: no no you do-
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Apollo:...
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