When Aphrodite's Daughter Got Knocked Up: A Half-Blood Pregnancy Scandal (And here's a brief excerpt from the story, written in a show-don't-tell style with humor, playful insults, and extensive dialogue, featuring Selina and Charles): --- I pulled Charles aside, my heart pounding like a drum. His dark eyes searched mine, a hint of worry etched on his chiseled face. I took a deep breath and blurted it out. Charles, I'm pregnant. His eyebrows shot up, almost reaching his hairline. Wait, what? How? I mean, when? I thought we were being careful! I rolled my eyes, playfully insulted. Well, apparently not careful enough. And before you ask, yes, it's yours. I haven't been with anyone else. Charles ran a hand through his hair, looking equal parts shocked and concerned. Okay, okay. We'll figure this out. But how are we going to tell everyone else? I sighed, resting my hand on my barely-there baby bump. I have a feeling they're going to find out soon enough. I mean, look at me. I'm not exactly subtle. Sure enough, a few weeks later, the rest of the Aphrodite cabin had caught wind of my pregnancy. I was cornered by a son of Demeter, who had the audacity to say, Selina, I didn't know you were trying for a summer baby. I shot him a withering glare. First of all, it's not a summer baby, it's a half-blood baby. And second of all, mind your own business. Charles appeared by my side, his arms crossed as he glared at the Demeter kid. She said mind your own business. Now run along and water your plants or something. The Demeter kid scurried away, and I couldn't help but laugh. Even in a situation as serious as this, Charles always knew how to make me smile. Thanks, I said, leaning into his embrace. I don't know what I'd do without you. He kissed the top of my head, his hand resting on my baby bump. You'll never have to find out. We're in this together, Selina. Always.

Selina sat in her cabin, the plush cushions of the couch cradling her as she absentmindedly played with a miniature statue of herself. It was a masterpiece, really, crafted by her boyfriend Charles – the African-American son of Hephaestus – who had an uncanny ability to create the most intricate and detailed pieces of art. Her fingers traced the curves and edges of the statue, her mind drifting off to a world of her own.

With a start, Selina's eyes widened as she suddenly realized that she was pregnant. She looked down at her stomach, but there was no noticeable baby bump yet. She placed a hand on her stomach, feeling a sense of excitement and nervousness wash over her. The thought of having a child, of bringing a new life into the world, was both thrilling and terrifying.

She knew she had to tell Charles the news, and so she got up and left the cabin in search of him. She found him in the forge, his hands covered in soot as he worked on a new project. Selina watched him for a moment, admiring his focus and dedication. He was a man of many talents, and she was lucky to have him by her side.

Taking a deep breath, Selina approached Charles and hesitantly told him that she was pregnant. He was shocked, but after a moment of silence, he wrapped Selina in a tight embrace. She felt a sense of relief wash over her as Charles whispered reassurances in her ear. They decided to keep the news a secret for a while, just between the two of them.

Fast forward three months, and Selina's baby bump was noticeable, but not overly so. She was sitting in the cabin, chatting with her fellow Aphrodite cabin mates, when a son of Demeter walked in. His eyes immediately fell on Selina's baby bump, and he raised an eyebrow.

"Well, well, well, someone's been busy," he said, a smirk playing on his lips.

Selina rolled her eyes and shot back, "Yeah, busy making a mini-me. What's it to you?"

The son of Demeter chuckled and said, "Just making an observation. Congrats, I guess."

Selina's cabin mates all turned to look at her, and she could see the curiosity and excitement in their eyes. She took a deep breath and said, "Yeah, I'm pregnant. And before you all start asking questions, I'm going to tell you everything you need to know."

She proceeded to tell her cabin mates about her pregnancy, leaving out the fact that Charles was the father. They all congratulated her and offered their support, and Selina felt a sense of gratitude and love towards her friends. She knew that the next few months were going to be challenging, but with Charles by her side and her friends' support, she knew that she could handle anything that came her way.

As Selina looked around at her cabin mates, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. She was a strong, controlling, and direct woman, and she was going to be a mother. She was going to raise a child who was just as fierce and independent as she was, and she was going to do it with the help of the people she loved.

And so, with a smile on her face, Selina continued to chat with her friends, the excitement of the future ahead of her making her heart race with anticipation.