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 |  Subject: Regret Always Feels the Same  Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:22 pm | |
| Silena Beauregard | Daughter of Aphrodite Silena smiled at the warmth of his hand. She smiled up at Charles, and kissed his cheek, shining black locks brushing his cheek. “We are going to have so much fun!” she told him, practically skipping next to him. He didn’t say anything, only smiled down at her. She couldn’t be happier, walking through camp to the stables. Getting war and death out of her head was easy when she was with him, and it eased her mind. She was an expert at riding the pegasai, and Charles was good too, so the date wasn’t going to be spoiled by a riding mishap, that was for sure. She was still uneasy though. The whole camp seemed to be staring her in the face, putting at agonizing weight on her. She had to reassure herself. She was saving lives, not ending them.
“We’re here,” said Charlie, snapping the girl out of her slight daze.
“Great!” She let go of his hand, and she immediately regretted it. Her hand felt cold and empty. Lifeless even. She tucked some hair behind her ear, brilliant blue eyes searching for some suitable pegasai for her and her boyfriend. She spotted one that was white with grey speckles that was sleek and graceful that she knew she HAD to ride. She saw a big burly one, kind of a mouse brown color that didn’t look fast, but she thought of Charlie right away. She giggled out of her own giddiness as the son of Hephaestus strode in.
“Help me?” she asked, pouting slightly for effect.
He chuckled, and picked up two saddles. “You don’t have to ask me twice.”
He helped her slide saddle blankets on, and strap the saddles into place. She handled the bridles, since she was better with the creatures than Charlie was. The teenager made sure to feed the horses some before they rode off, to give them a good burst of extra energy. She mounted quickly, letting the pegasus get used to her weight. Charlie did the same, and soon they were walking out, pegasai whinnying and aching to go faster. But, sadly for them, it was a date, not a derby.
Her hands weren’t cold anymore; they were busy holding the reins and guiding the animal down a path in the forest. Though she was leading, she was making sure Charles directed her. She honestly had no idea where they were going, but she liked surprises. Well . . . sometimes.
Maybe it was her ADHD, but Silena became bored quickly, since riding was as casual as walking to her. She tried to think of how to start a conversation, but came up empty handed. So, there her mind wandered, deep into the chasms of what were going to be her nightmares that night. What if Luke was lying? Would Charles really be safe? Or, what if she somehow died soon, and they decided to kill him? Images of scenes flashed in her head, Luke slicing Charlie’s neck, or Charlie being overwhelmed by a mass of monsters, unable to escape. It all made her want to cry, and tears started to form in her pretty eyes.
“Silena? What’s wrong?” She heard Charlie ask from a bit behind her.
She slowed, letting them be right next to each other. She ached to try and hold his hand again, to let her feel safety from all the things on her mind. But the boy needed both his hands for the pegasus, because it was bigger, harder to control.
Silena blinked away the tears. “Nothing baby!” She tried to sound convincing. “Where are we going anyway?”
He laughed, and she could see the pain in his eyes that he couldn’t hug her near him, and make sure she was ok, and it touched Silena’s heart. “Somewhere special,” he said, giving her a wink.
The daughter of Aphrodite giggled, and rode a bit faster. “Then hurry up! I might just have to force it out of you if we don’t get there soon.” She winked right back.
They went like that for awhile. Exchanging small conversations, always ending with a wink or a smile. To most people if they were watching, they’d be bored by now, but it never got old to the two. And what Silena saw next would never get old either.
It was plain, very simple, but she starting crying at the sight of it. She slipped off her mount, and looked at the little picnic. She had no idea that Charlie could be that romantic, or that thoughtful. Her heart soared, and her love for him skyrocketed.
There was a big cotton blanket spread on the ground on the top of a small hill, and a huge ( and I mean HUGE ) picnic basket in the top left corner of it. She couldn’t even begin to guess what kind of food was in it. There was a small scented candle in the middle, with a circle of small, baby pink roses surrounding it. And the best part; it was almost sunset, and they’d be able to watch the sunset together.
The boy frowned, and hugged Silena. “Is there something wrong with it?”
She shook her head, crying into his shoulder. It wasn’t just the bliss of the picnic, it was also all the pressure that was making her sob. She didn’t hear him at first, and she shook her head vigorously. “No, Charlie,” she said pulling away a bit to look into his eyes. “It’s perfect.”
That’s when she kissed him. Well, it wasn’t their first kiss together, but it was the first one that she absolutely knew she never would regret. It was a simple, soft brush on his lips, but it was more than perfect. She knew he felt the same, because he smiled, and lead her to the blanket. He sat her down, and when he was about to let go of her, she only pulled him closer in protest. “Don’t sit across from me silly,” she teased, giving him a bat of her lashes. “Sit next to me.”
He nodded, and sat next to her. He was the closest to the picnic basket, and he asked if Silena was hungry. “Starving,” she had replied. He didn’t ask what she wanted, which seemed odd to her, but when she saw the red and brown, she smiled wide. Chocolate covered strawberries. It was classic, and it was the girls favorite. “You know just what I like,” she said, taking one and biting into the sweet fruit. Charlie didn’t eat any, he just looked at her with an expression she couldn’t read, and it made her uncomfortable.
“Spill,” he said suddenly.
Her sapphire eyes widened. “W-what?”
He sighed. “There’s something wrong and I know it, so tell me. Please.” He held both her hands, and she looked away. “I love you.”
Ouch. That stung her like a million wasps, and she actually winced. She loved him too, that was why she had to do what she was doing behind his back. It was to keep him safe. And now, her whole plan could fall apart. She had to come up with something, fast. It wasn’t in her personality to lie, and especially not to Charlie. She bit her lip.
“Just… cabin leader stuff. A lot of, uh, pranks have been played and people are getting pissed off about it.” Yes, yes that was good. It was only half of a lie.
She dared to peek at him, and she gave him an apologetic smile. He seemed convinced enough.
He let out a deep breath. “I can’t ever stay mad at you,” he said in mock anger.
She smiled a genuine smile that time, and hugged him tight. “Now, let’s enjoy this beautiful night.”
And enjoy it they did. They sat together, nibbling on different foods, and watching the sunset fade down in the horizon. All the reds, oranges, yellows and other hues calmed Silena, and they both cuddled together, not speaking, but only watching. All that time though, the girl couldn’t get the lie out of her head. She would regret it later, but then, she just wanted to feel the bliss of sitting there with her boyfriend, not worrying about a thing. But regret is a funny thing. You never feel the pain until it comes back to bite you. Much like a wild animal, or a monster, but regret leaves a mark much deeper, and the consequences can be grave. Silena would find out soon enough.
“Charlie?” she finally said.
“Hmm?” he mumbled.
“I love you too.”
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