until we meet again - nico

The Muses cabin was empty and Zander breathed a sigh of relief when he entered. He carefully approached the bunk he knew to be none other than Tiffany Powell's. A small smile lit up his face at the blue sheets before he remembered why he was here. He sobered up immediately and brought a folded square of paper out of his pocket.

He held the paper for a moment before setting it down on top of the drawers beside her bunk. He swung his backpack off his shoulder and then produced a blue sea glass necklace in the shape of a nearly perfect circle. He set it down carefully on top of the paper and then set down a can of Arizona green tea beside it.

Then, he slowly turned and left the cabin, fighting to keep his face straight because he feared he might cry even if he smiled.

Tofu,

First of all, sorry about everything. You deserve better than this.

I'd like to give you a proper explanation, but I don't have anything other than that I just need to go. I guess it's kind of a curse. I just need to keep moving, I get restless in one place and Camp Half-Blood is no exception, much to my disappointment. I wish I could explain it but it baffles me too. I wish I could stay with you, I really do, but maybe you're better off without me anyway.

I've only known you for a little while, but it feels like you've understood me better than anyone else ever has. I'm going to miss you, quite a bit more than would be comfortable, I think. You shouldn't miss me though. In fact, I think it would be better if you hated me, in fact. Maybe I should slip in an insult here. Milk sucks!
... I didn't mean that. I'm sorry.

Tiffany Powell, you're beautiful and you had better not forget it. Not only are you beautiful, you're kind and caring and compassionate. I don't know anyone else who would chase after someone who's practically a stranger to make sure they're okay, and console them when they have a breakdown. You're one of the best people I've ever met. I know you'll find someone great and he had better tell you you're beautiful often.

Maybe I'll see you again someday, who knows? Promise me you'll keep smiling.

Zander West.