Mount Olympus

Jace

I nod and sigh, looking up at her.

"Yeah, and a pet," I say expressionless.

Something chews on the bottom of the back of my shirt and I just let it.

"This is Gus," I gesture to the baby Pegasus, "He has to follow me around."

Rayah

I see the baby Pegasus and I smile wide, running to it and crouching before him.

"OH MY GOD!" I yell, laughing. I pet it and hug it, so happy.

"So cool, Jay," I look up at him, standing. "A baby Pegasus. Sweet."

Jace

I smile and watch her, unsure as to why the thoughts I have come as they do. Shaking them off, I crouch beside her and nod. Gus decides to lick my face, leaving me with gold slobber covering my face.

"Thanks, buddy," I mutter, wiping my face off, "And it's only cool if it's not constantly trying to bite you in the a*s, Ray."

Rayah

I smile and crouch down again, petting Gus while giggling. "He's so cute though," I say. He licks my cheek and I laugh, loving him. "I swear, Jay, I would follow you around all day just to see this guy. But I can't because that would be really creepy," I chuckle.

Jace

I stop myself from telling her that I wouldn't mind that and look back at Gus to regain focus on everything else, "Yeah. Creepy... But you can come see him whenever. You aren't against the rules. Just I am."

Rayah

I nod and flash a smile, kissing Gus on his snout. "Thanks. He's just adorable," I whisper, realizing how pretty he is. "Wow. He's a beautiful Pegasus," I say, petting him again. "You're so lucky."

Jace

I flash a smile and shrug, "I wouldn't say lucky...but sure. Whatever you say."

Rayah

I sigh and stand, remembering something. "I gotta go," I cross my arms. "You know that history report we had to do? I haven't even started yet and it's due on Tuesday," I muttered, hating how me of all people am saying I need to do homework.

Jace

I stand, "Oh, okay. I-I'll see you later then. Thanks."

Rayah

I smile and open my arms for him. "Gimme a hug before I go," I smile playfully.

Jace

Smiling, I hug her like she wants, "If you need help, I do actually listen to what happens in class, so feel free to give me a ring. It's not like I can do anything else anymore."

Rayah

I nod and smile, walking off.

I swear. Jesse, If you werent at work right now I would kick you're a*s for making me actually do my homework.

I shake my head at myself as I run into the woods and into the village.

Jace

Sighing, I watch her leave before plopping back down and laying on my back.

"Gus, how long do I have until I have to go home?" I ask.

The Pegasus just starts chewing on my sleeve, glaring at me.

"Evil," I mutter, looking away from him.

Rayah

I get home and take out my laptop, getting on word but nothing comes to mind.

What happened in class again? I should really pay attention next time...

I get my phone and text him like he said.

Hey. Essay help? I text.

Jace

My phone buzzes in my pocket and I smile, pulling it out. Rayah. A new record. Lasted a little longer than I thought.

I text her a summary of what happened in class and hope it helps.