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14 YEAR OLD Amara woke up drenched in sweat. She got out of bed, slipping on her slippers. She grabbed her jacket, exiting her cabin, and started walking to the Hermes Cabin. Amara's knuckles made contact with the door. Chris Rodriguez opened the door, his eyes widened at Amara's fragile state.

"Amara, what happened?" Chris frowned, eyeing her up and down.

Amara sniffed, looking down at her slippers then back to Chris.

"Where's Luke?" Amara mumbled, wiping her eyes.

There was a pause before Chris turned around then back to Amara. He sighed, biting his lip.

"He's inside, I'll fetch him for you. Hope you feel better, Ames." Chris frowned, closing the door.

Amara stepped back, turning around to wait for Luke. While Amara waited, she felt an arm around her shoulder.

"Let's go for a walk." Luke mumbled, rubbing Amara's back comfortingly.

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AMARA FOLLOWED LUKE To the meadow. A place Luke knew would calm her down. When they got there Amara sat down with Luke.

"We don't have to talk about it if you're not ready." Luke told Amara, wiping the tear off Amara's cheek.

Amara shook her head, sighing deeply "No, no, I can talk about it. It's just, I'm afraid you'll judge me or something..."

Luke nudged her, playfully with a soft smile "Ames, come on. I'm your best friend. You know I'm not gonna judge you."

Amara sighed, running her fingers through the flowers. "They used to happen before we came to camp together."

"Oh, you're getting those nightmares." Luke bit his lip, tracing little patterns on Amara's back to keep her calm.

Amara looked over to Luke, raising a brow "How did-?"

Luke sighed, biting his lip "I get them, too. The intense recurring nightmares. It's normal for demigods. The dyslexia, the nightmares, the daydreams, and the ADHD."

Amara rested her head on his arm, frowning "Can I spend the night with you?"

Luke nodded, kissing her head "I'm sure Chiron won't mind."

Amara sighed, lacing their fingers together "Thank you."

"You're welcome, princess." Luke squeezed her hand reassuringly, smiling down at her.

Amara smiled back, tapping his nose "Softie."

Luke rolled his eyes, playfully "Shut up, Ames."

Amara chuckled, standing up "Lead the way, Lukeybear."

Luke stood up as well, holding out his hand "Come with me."

Amara giggled, holding his hand as they walked back to the Hermes Cabin.

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ONCE THEY GOT There, Amara laid down on Luke's bunk. Luke laid down next to her, opening his arms for her. Amara scooted closer, resting her head on his chest. Luke planted a gentle kiss on top of Amara's head, closing his eyes.

"Night, Lukeybear." Amara mumbled, closing her eyes.

"Night, princess." Luke rubbed her back before falling asleep.

Amara fell asleep soon after. 

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{Hehe they're so cute <3 next chapter coming soon}