ARIA
When I woke up, a shadow loomed over me. Startled, I jerked up to see Artemis towering above my bed. "Get off!" I yelled, and she jumped back, her eyes wide with fear.
"Sorry! I was just—" she stammered.
"What were you doing?" I demanded, sitting up fully.
"I was checking your temperature," she explained, trying to compose herself.
"Why?" I narrowed my eyes. "Are you gay or something? Look, I’m not homophobic, but I’m not interested in women.”
Artemis burst out laughing. "No, no. I was genuinely checking your temperature. You seemed unwell.”
I frowned. "I caught you staring at my lips."
She took a deep breath and stared at me. "Why were you drinking last night, Aria?”
I threw my hands up in exasperation. "Why is everyone trying to be my parent? And did you forget the rules? S
