Mount Olympus [9]

Bethany

"That's just cruel," I whisper, "Compelling him. If he wants to be with me, let him."

Austin

"How do I know you didn't compel him?" he asks her.

Bethany

"Because I can't," I tell him, "I never learned how to do it yet. Plus, he wouldn't have pulled back even when you asked him to."

Austin

Elijah studies her before snapping his fingers in front of my face. I blink a few times and bring a hand to my head, wondering what just happened.

"You aren't allowed to compel him," he tells her before looking at me, "and you aren't allowed to touch her in my sight."

Bethany

"I didn't compel him to do anything!" I tell him, "Why can't you just believe me for one f*cking second! I've never done anything to you! I never hurt you in any way! What the f*ck do I need to do to tell you that I'm not a baby anymore and that ruining my life is not your job! It's my job! You can go rot in hell for all I care!" I shake my head, storming off to the house and up to my room.

Austin

I watch Bethany go, part of me wanting to go after her, before looking at Elijah.

"Never said I didn't believe you," he mutters before glancing at me. "Go."

I hesitate before chasing after Bethany.

Bethany

I run up the stairs and to my room, sitting on my bed and taking my face in my hands.

Austin

I follow her up and hover in her doorway, looking at her.

Bethany

I glance up at him, swallowing, before looking back down and wiping my eyes.

Austin

I hesitate before walking to her and sitting at her side, "I'm sorry, and I don't say that often."

Bethany

"Why are you sorry?" I ask, sighing.

Austin

I think, "You two were arguing about me, weren't you? I couldn't hear it all clearly, but I heard him flip out over us."

Bethany

I nod, "Yeah."

Austin

I sigh, "Well, I'm sorry."

Bethany

"It's okay," I simply say, "And I'm sorry...I got carried away. I can't really control how far my emotions go, being what I am."