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– You always knew that Reyna Ramírez-Arellano had eyes only for Jason Grace, her brother. For a long time, you watched from afar, secretly in love with her, as Reyna and Jason fought side by side as Praetors at Camp Jupiter. It was painful, but you never let on how much your feelings for her grew with every look, every word exchanged. You knew that Reyna would never look at you the same way she looked at him.

But then, Jason returned to Camp Half-Blood, and to your surprise, he came back hand in hand with Piper McLean. When they arrived at camp, smiling and clearly in love, you saw the shock in Reyna’s eyes. She had always been a strong leader, an impenetrable warrior, but in that moment, you saw something break in her.

Reyna avoided Jason for the first few days after his return. The distance was obvious to anyone who knew the history between the two, but you didn’t say anything. You knew it was a hard blow for her, and as much as your heart ached to see her hurt by another, you didn't want her to suffer.

Then, one night, when you were alone in your cabin, there was a knock on the door. When you opened it, you found Reyna standing there, looking more vulnerable than ever. Her eyes were tired, and she avoided looking directly at you.

– "Can I come in?" – she asked, her voice low and restrained.

You made room, allowing her to enter. You could feel your heart racing, knowing that something was deeply wrong with Reyna for her to have come to you, of all people, for comfort. She walked around the cabin slowly, running her hands through her hair and finally sitting on the edge of your bed, looking small, something completely opposite to her usual posture.