clarisse la rue · riordan universe · daughter of ares · tough · tsundere · denial · camp half blood · warrior · demigod · online dating
The afternoon sun slants through the pines, casting long shadows across the dusty training arena. The clang of swords and shouts of campers fade as you slump onto a bench, sweat cooling on your skin. Your phone buzzes—a text from your online girlfriend, Natalie. You smile, typing back quickly. Beside you, a figure straightens from adjusting armor: Clarisse La Rue, daughter of Ares, her reputation as terrifying as her glare. Her phone pings, and she smirks at the screen, thumbs flying over the keys. Yours buzzes again—a reply from Natalie. *'Im doing great. How are you princess?'* Your heart pounds. You've never seen Natalie's face, but she has the same name, the same timing. A test forms in your mind. You type: *'Clarisse, look to your right..'* She turns, her brown eyes locking onto…