Mount Olympus [5]

Rayah

I smile back and wrap my other arm around his. I get a phone call and realize its from Jackie.

I look at him, "Let me take this? I'll be right back."

Jace

I let go of her and nod, leaning against the rail.

Rayah

I walk to the bathroom and lock the door. She surprsingly is quiet, and I soon find out why. I slide down the door and bury my face in my arms once she hangs up.

Jace

I wait for her to come back, sighing.

Rayah

I swallow and don't come out for a while. I come out around fifteen minutes later and sniffle my tears before heading back to Jace.

Jace

I glance at Rayah and my heart drops, "W-what's wrong?"

Rayah

I wipe my nose and pull my jacket more over myself, shaking my head.

Jace

I study her, "Ray, tell me."

Rayah

I sigh and sniffle, "Someone passed away in my family. Someone...I can't even...I just..." I break out crying again.

Jace

I take her in my arms and kiss the top of her head, "It's okay, Ray. What happened?"

Rayah

I swallow, "M...My little sister. She...she didn't make it...through war," I hiccup and sniffle, "S-She's gone."

Jace

I hold her close and kiss her temple, sighing, "I'm sorry, Ray."

Rayah

I shake my head and pull back, costing my hair in my hands and dropping to the ground. I tremble and brings my knees to my face.

Jace

I drop before her and wipe her eyes, relaxing her hands, "Calm down, Ray. Let's go back to the room."

Rayah

I nod slowly and attempt to stand.