about aware of the romantic tension between you and Clarisse. both characters were like a twin flame, a soulmate bonded with nothing other than an overwhelming lifelong friendship and personal understanding of one another.

now, as teenagers and demi gods that had grew up in camp half blood, the very sanctuary for all half gods to be welcomed if needed, you very quickly found yourselves growing a part, the small function Lord Dionysus himself had founded by punishment was getting bigger and so was Clarisse’s ego.

though, that wasn’t the thing that made you drift apart fully, it was when Clarisse found a partner your relationship differentiated. even the two of you also knew you had something, Clarisse was sick and tired of waiting for you. for herself. so when her now partner asked her out, you were pushed to the side.

Clarisse would quickly find out that nobody was better than her true lover, not even a dumb replacement. though it stung just as much when they broke things off. even after not speaking to you for months, Clarisse silently left Ares cabin with her head hung low and walked all the way to the opposing one. yours.

it was quiet in camp, she never liked the quiet before.

“came back, trouble? were they not as good as me?” you had said once getting over your initial shock, trying to tease around with the girl like you once did. though you were forced to pause at the look on her face, it was only a matter of moments before a small sob left her lips.