Camp Demi-God

Paulie (Hermes)

I made my way quickly back to the cabin as there were only a few minutes left until curfew. I was thinking about Timothy, and all the things he had told me, and hoping that he would be alright tonight and stay away from his knife. I knew that I would go find him in the morning. Last night's conversation had made me realize how much we both needed someone else to talk to. In a way, I was glad that we had each other, at least, even if neither of us was great company.

Emi wasn't in the cabin. I wondered where she was. As far as I could tell, she rarely made it back before curfew, party animal that she was. I guess technically she was my cabin leader, having been here longer than I. But I hadn't spoken to her much.

I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to imagine not seeing. The long and short of it was that I absolutely could not. I wasn't sure if I pitied Timothy or envied him the simpler world that he experienced.

Mini Mavor

I stared at Jaiden for a moment. Why was I feeling so... happy? I've never been this excited since Dad told me that I was a Demi-God. I never got invited to any of my school dances, so this was definitely a shock for me. I turned my attention back to the astrology magazine. Huh, who knew gassy balls of light would turn out to be... pretty? I closed the magazine and put it beside me.

"I don't know if-" I started.

"If you don't want to go, just say so," Jaiden said, voice filled with disappointment. I looked up to him with a disapproving look.

"I was going to say that dances wouldn't be my scene, but I was going to accept. I could-" I was cut off again.

"No! Sorry, it's just... I don't go to dances either, so this is practically my first time asking a girl," he said nervously. I looked at him, squinting.

"Well, yes then," I said, standing up. He looked absolutely giddy, if a boy could do that. I just hope I'm going to be able to... I don't know, dance?

"But I do warn you, I have two left feet... actually, I don't know. I haven't danced at all in my life," I stopped when I noticed Jaiden's doubtful gaze.

"What?" I asked. Jaiden shook his head and extended his hand.

"Neither have I. Let's try our chances," he smiled. I stared expectantly at his hand before taking it. He slipped his hand on my waist while holding my hand. I put my hand on his shoulder. Yes, I liked this. We began swaying to no music. I definitely liked this. He twirled me, earning a laugh from me. We continued like that for a while.

"This is unexpectedly enjoyable," I said before laughing. "Maybe both of us will have some luck with our feet tonight."

(I honestly hope this is okay! i was doing this while doing homework, so it may seem rushed. :$)

Tiger - I hope what I wrote is okay. If not, I can edit it.

Cailan - Poseidon

Cailan stared after the departing Xander and Kiara. He was worried about her so much that he forgot to feel even a little annoyance to what Xander had said. He saw from the corner of his eye the Mason was on the point of upending the furniture in fury, so he hurriedly left the cabin and walked to the Apollo cabin, thinking he would see how Trini is.

He entered it and made his way through the empty cabin to her bed. She was peacefully asleep, her eyelashes fluttering as she dreamed. Cailan slowly sat on the edge of her bed and stared at her for a moment, drinking in her beauty. He lightly ran a finger down her soft cheek. His desire overcoming his resistance, bent over her and kissed her cheek.

She slowly opened her eyes and smiled at him. Cailan immediately blushed and turned away.

"I came to see if you were alright now." He said quickly.

"I'm better, thanks to you." Trini replied, sitting up slowly.

"So... want to go with me to have some dinner?" He asked.

"Okay, Sure." She said enthusiastically.

Taking her hand, Cailan got up and held her hand until she steadied herself. Then, once out of the cabin, he reluctantly let go of her hand and started walking beside her towards the dinning area.

"So, there's a tournament coming up day after tomorrow. Plus, there's a dance afterwards." Cailan said vaguely, hoping she would catch his hint about the dance.

"I haven't danced in ages, I barely remember how to." She replied, gazing dreamily.

"Well... If you uhh... become my dance partner, I can take you through the steps." Cailan asked hoping with all his might that she would say yes.

Jaiden

I was dancing. Me. Dancing. With a pretty Aphrodite girl. I partially wanted to pinch myself, but I kinda figured Mini would find that strange. The non- exsistent music played on, and we swayed to no beat. I heard the dinner bell off in the distance, but I didn't seem to mind it.

"This is suprisingly enjoyable." Mini laughed.

It seemed that our feet were hardly moving- dancing seemed to mostly be swaying. Strange I never picked up on that while filming all the lovey-dovey couples at dances through my years.

"I think so too." I flashed a little, meek smile. "I think we've got this down. Swaying and fist pumping- I think I can handle that."

"Trust me, it's harder in heels."

"..." I thought of a wise reply, thanking the gods I was a child of Minerva. "I wouldn't know. I've never tried."

Mini cracked a grin. I silently applauded myself for her smile. I never knew how to dance; I never bothered to learn. I was the child of two, maybe you could consider it three, scholars. I wasn't going to learn by them. I wasn't about to learn by myself- I quiete literally couldn't.

"So... partners?"

"Wouldn't have it any other way."

I smiled, dropping my hand from her waist. I hadn't even noticed I was on it. I partially flushed.

"So um... to dinner, dancing partner?"

Meh, a little lame. I couldn't think of anything.

Jerica|the dance

The dance was lame. It seemed as if everyone was there, but the last thing I wanted to do was dance. There were the guys there that looked as if they'd never talked to a girl, dancing awkwardly in the corner. There were all of the boys and girls that could've have passed for 20 year olds going to a fancy party.

Then there were the troublemakers like me. Looking for the best way to make this the most horrible dance possible. I was dressed simply; wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, jean shorts, and my biker gloves. Ready for destruction.

This would be easy. All of the counselers were talking in a corner. I pulled out a large flask from my pocket. I walked nonchalantly to the drinks. I quickly poured a ridiculous amount of the vodka into the beverage. I slipped the flask back into my pocket. Then I walked over to wear the lights were and shut all of them off. I slipped behind a pillar and lit firecrackers quickly with a concealed lighter. Then I threw the explosive as hard as I could into the air, and watched it go off in awe.

When I slipped away I saw a pair of eyes following me. Someone saw.

The person who saw Jerica is welcome to say that their character saw. I really want her to get into trouble.

Hey, hate to put up an OOC post in the storybook, but the dance is two days away. Mini and Jaiden were practicing in the cabin. Sorry to confuse you, but I think you need to edit...

Kiara - Zeus

Kiara heard the sound of someone approaching. Expecting Xander, she weakly opened her blue eyes. She frowned as the image of a girl came to her vision instead of Xander. Then her frown immediately went away when she saw that it was Lyn whom had come to see her with Xander.

Xander leaned towards her. "Are you feeling better?" He asked tenderly.

"A... A little... " Kiara replied.

"Good enough to come and get dinner with Lyn and I?" He asked.

"Okay." She answered slowly sitting up.

She got to feet and Xander held her as she steadied herself. She slowly walked trying to regain her balance with Xander holding her hand. Feeling a bit of strength flow back to her feet, she walked a bit faster and Xander let go of her hand.

She began to walk alongside them towards the dinner tables, while staring at the ground not wanting the other people to see her forehead.

As she neared the tabled, she turned to her empty table but Lyn took her arm.

"You don't need sit there alone. Come to our table." She said.

Feeling that for once she wouldn't be alone, she followed Xander and Lyn to Ares table. She was on the point of sitting down to take some food to her plate when someone tapped her on the shoulder.

She turned to see Mason behind her his eyes downcast.

Ignorance - You can continue with Mason
Guys, I sorry for my short posts but I'm not really sure what to write, so forgive me for this.

'~Trini Marks- Apollo~

A slight pressure to my cheek sent chills down my spine ; it was Cailan , had he just kissed me on the cheek? I opened my eyes against why everything in my body wanted and looked up at him. He was sitting on the edge of my bed , head turned , it looked like he was blushing but I couldn't really tell.

"I came to see if you were alright now." He sounded a bit rushed ,nervous maybe ; I chose to ignore the oddness of his action.

"I'm better, thanks to you." I said gratefully, feeling the heat rise in my cheeks as I sat up.

"So... want to go with me to have some dinner?" Cailan's question caught me off guard ; before the deathball match I had never even talked to him only glances were ever shared. I tilted my head, wondering small little questions to myself.

"Okay, Sure." To be honest , I was excited that he asked me ; I liked the attention he gave me and how he cared. Was I beginning to trust him? I hadn't trusted anyone since... well.. before camp years ago. He had saved me , but you never know when someone is going to act like your friend then hurt you. Something in me overpowered my doubts , that part was willing to risk it.

Cailan took my hand and helped me up ; I liked the feeling of our hands intertwined . His hands were strong and he helped me stay balanced until we were outside of the cabin on our way to the dining area. When he let go a something dropped inside me. I surprised myself with the reaction.

"So, there's a tournament coming up day after tomorrow. Plus, there's a dance afterwards." Cailan hinted. Was this his way of asking me to the dance? My mind was so clouded with questions and thoughts. Maybe it was the poison causing the confusion.

"I haven't danced in ages, I barely remember how to." I answered. After I spoke it , I hoped he didn't take this the wrong way. I didn't mean to sound like I was rejecting him. I mentally slapped myself.

"Well... If you uhh... become my dance partner, I can take you through the steps." I was flooded with relief. That was such a perfect answer.

I smiled and looked at him sideways "I'd love to Cailan." Something flashed in his expression , I couldn't make it out.

By this time , we were at the dining hall. Why was it that he had this effect on me? Why did the simplest things he did make my face burn red? He helped me like he did at the cabin . I liked this . A lot.

Fixed c:

I know Sunshine. I'm not going to be able to post in a few days. Probably not until dance has happened so I'm anti-procrastinating.

I won't be able to write Kiara until Ignorance writes as Mason.

There's another thing. I thought dinner is an outdoor thing. It's not inside right? So, tiger i think you should edit the last bit of your post if you can.

Cailan - Poseidon

He knew that he had only met her today, but he couldn't help but feel a connection to her. Helping her whenever he can. He didn't know if she liked the fact that he was helping her, but from the side-way glances he did, he could see her secretly smiling and blushing a little.

He helped her to a seat at the Poseidon table and sat down next to her.

"Cailan I like what you are doing but I have to ask... Why?" She suddenly asked.

Cailan contemplated on the question before answering slowly.

"I was the one who asked you for paintball, so it's kinda my fault that you got poisoned."

Trini looked crestfallen for a bit, so Cailan interjected.

"Well, I feel like caring for you, because, well.... I like you." As soon as the words were out of his mouth, he started shoveling down food like there's no tomorrow.

At this point Trini blushed crimson...

Guys, I'm at a wedding and I can't exactly concentrate to this with all the "people" around me if you know what I mean I will write more once I go home.

Tiger can continue from this. I hope this is okay.

storygirl- that's okay, just a warning next time please!

POOOOSSSSTTTT Guys!

Lyn Millerion- Daughter of Mars- Dining Hall for Dinner

I was filled with relief at the fact that Kiara was safe, eating with a smile on her face. She was my friend, and scared me when she was hurt. Nobody wants to see their friend like that- even in a camp full of Half-Bloods, where that stuff happens more than it should. I felt Kiara turn agnist my shoulder and curiousity erupted from me. Of course, I wasn't going to turn around. That'd be rude. I heard the words 'Can I speak with you... It's a bit crowded here.' I didn't recognize the husky voice. Kiara paused, and I tried to squeeze myself from their almost-conversation.

The next thing I heard was; "Hey guys...? I have to do something, be right back."

Xander turned around, "Are you sure...?"

"Yeah. I'll be back before you guys are done eating. Promise."

She walked away from us, leaving an unspoken 'be careful' on my tongue. I returned to my food, already feeling full. I noted that Xander was done to.

"Should we wait for Kiara?" I asked polietly.

"Yeah..." He looked around the virtually dining hall. "...but maybe outside."

Lame post, but I hadn't posted in a bit and I felt the need to. Hoped I moved along the Kiara/Mason thing too!

Timothy Eight

I sighed as I made my way outside of the Pluto/Hades cabin and made my way as best I could without tripping to the dining hall, even though I knew I wouldn't eat. Taking a secluded seat at the Pluto/Hades table, I pulled my knife out of my pocket and put it to my wrist, gently applying pressure and feeling blood trickle me down my hand onto the stone bench. I imagined what it looked like as I applied more pressure, the trickle of blood intensifying. I was praying nobody saw me, but to be honest I didn't care if anyone did or not. I lessened the pressure only the slightest bit, and the smell of burning food filled my nose. I ignored it, not hungry, and moved my knife up my arm before going through the same process as before. I wasn't going to cut myself as deep as I would have before, but the pain was too irresistible to stay away from. I applied a bit more pressure as I felt a few more people sit down again, all of them ignoring me and me ignoring them.

Spoiler

I know, a bit of a short post. Sorry.

When I woke up Emi had already left the cabin. I dawdled a bit, taking excess time to fix my hair, pop a zit and put some concealer on it, rub it off and start over because the blood leaked through. It was after eight when I finally left the cabin to head to the pavilion. I sat alone this morning. I was sort of hoping that Timothy might come over to join me, but I didn't see him there and I wasn't really interested in other company. Not with what he'd given me to think about the night before.

I wondered where Timothy was now. I hoped that he was taking good care of himself, not letting anyone else get to him. Not letting him get to himself, come to think of it.

What was I going to do today? I had been pretty much ignoring scheduled activities, overly wrapped up in my own problems. I hadn't really left the cabin so far apart from meals and walks in the woods.

Trini Marks - Apollo.

"I was the one who asked you for paintball, so it's kinda my fault that you got poisoned."

I couldn't help but ask why he was caring so much. Cailan's answer made my heart drop. So I was just imagining all of this? Maybe I was right to nit trust someone. Especially with my heart. Cailan Decided to add more.

"Well, I feel like caring for you, because, well.... I like you."

My initial reaction sent heat to flood my cheeks. Maybe he saw it in my face , maybe he felt sorry for me. It didn't feel like he was lieing. You never know. Cailan began to shovel food in his mouth , rarely stopping to breath. I couldn't think of anything to say that wouldn't sound foolish. I the Gods forbid I sound foolish in front of Cailan. I was eating less now , and that usually never happens. What was with me?

"Can I tell you something?" He looked up , half embarrased and swallowed the mouthfull of food.I couldn't believe I was about to tell someone this ; much less a son of Poesidon. I wanted to change the subject , and the only way I could think to change it was the embarrasing truth.

"Sure, Trini . "

"If you tell anyone , i'll have to kill you. " I gave a nervous laugh as did he. "Two things actually." I paused, unsure of rather to say it or not.

"I'm scared of water." I looked down and blushed again. We got up to dispose of our trash. He walked slichtly in front of me.

"Oh. and Cailan. I like you too. " I smiled and looked at him. He was taller than me , so I had to look up. I liked the difference.

Cailan - Poseidon

"Can I tell you something?" Trini suddenly asked.

Cailan looked up and swallowed his mouthful. Trini was not eating and was looking down. She looked up slowly.

"Sure Trini." He answered, wondering what she was going to tell him. Maybe she didn't like him, or maybe she thinks he shouldn't have said that at the moment. He waited for her to speak, his heart beating in his throat.

"If you tell anyone, I'll have to kill you." She said smiling, which made Cailan laugh. "Well, two things actually." She added getting up along with him to dispose their trash.

She paused and with her slightly raised, she stared up at him. "I'm scared of water." She immediately looked down again, blushing.

Cailan sighed internally in relief. He had been imagining all sorts of things, and this was pretty reasonable.

"Well, everybody is afraid of something. Even I get scared of things." He replied, trying to sound clear that he has nothing against her being afraid of something.

As Cailan started walking towards the table, Trini took his hand and held him back.

"I like you too Cailan." She said, blushing furious while looking up at him, making her look even cuter.

Cailan smiled at her before enclosing her in an embrace. He inhaled her sweet girlish scent and savored the warmth of her body against his. He could feel her heart beating extremely fast.

He let go, and saw a look of disappointment pass through Trini's face before it disappeared as she smiled at him.

"Come then, let me walk you to your cabin." Cailan said taking her small hand walking slowly towards the line of cabins.

"Cailan, I hope you don't mind me asking," Trini suddenly said, "But you said you were afraid of something. What is it?"

Cailan thought about it for second before answering.

"I'm afraid of heights and flying. I can't even climb a tree without getting altitude sickness."

Trini didn't answer, but squeezed his hand gently to show her sympathy.

They came near her cabin. "I... I'll see you tomorrow them." Trini said awkwardly to Cailan and went into her cabin after giving him a smile.

Cailan stared after her for a bit and then made his way to his cabin.

Mia was asleep, so he took a pair of shorts and a light shirt and changed into it without going to the bathroom. Feeling happy about how the day turned out, he turned the lights off and hit the bed, immediately falling asleep.