AN: So um obviously this is my first story, I was kind od nervous about publishing it... well i still am. I apologize for any spelling\grammatical errors. Also reviews would be appreciated, I'd like to know what i can do better to improve. Thanks.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN PJO. I think thays how you are supposed to do it.

So it was just another regular day for me here in Camp Half-Blood, it consisted of combat training and working in the camp's forges. That's pretty much a daily routine for all the children of Hephaestus god of the forge, fire, smiting, technology, so on and so forth. Each story says something different but I guess they are all true in a way dad's a pretty versatile guy. I'm proud to be his son, knowing my way around an anvil has proved to come in handy many times.

At the end of the day I had forged 25 new swords and pre-assembled around 50 more Greek Fire bombs for the inevitable war against Luke and Kronos' army, I hate to think about that too much. Luke was a cool dude and we were pretty tight back in the day. I had worked up till dinner time making new, good swords custom made to fit each camper perfectly. It's tough work. All the hard work was reflected through my greasy hair and grimy hands and face, I instantly regretted not asking my half-brother Jake to cover my last shift so I could swing by the cabins to shower. Normally I wouldn't care, but I did tonight. When I looked up and saw her glancing in my direction, the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. Silena Beauregard, daughter of Aphrodite. We have only talked a few times, mostly at camp meetings with Chiron, (we're both head of our cabins.) It doesn't help that I don't talk very much, I don't really need too it's pointless trying to yell over all the hammering in the forge, where I spend most of my time. So I pretty much just got out of the habit, unless it is absolutely necessary. Another sad reality is that her mom is Aphrodite and my father is Hephaestus, and we all know how well that's working out. I just wish there was some way we could interact more, we don't really have any of the same interests, she wouldn't be caught dead in the forges and well I don't overly enjoy riding Pegasi; I much prefer automatons. This was on my mind all throughout dinner. I know it's weird, love on the mind of a son of Hephaestus. I walked up to the fire to offer my portion to the gods,

"Hephaestus" I mumble. Though I sent a silent prayer to Aphrodite for help on this one. On our way back fom dinner I saw Silena leading the way to the Aphrodite cabin. I like the way her hair shimmers in the moonlight as she walks… "Oh my gods Beckendorf" I think to myself, "You gotta be kidding me man. You're pathetic, what's gotten into you man there is a war approaching you've got to keep your head in the game!"

That night as I lay in bed I tried to concentrate on all the other swords and shields I still needed to make for my fellow campers and how to eliminate layover time between the detonation and the explosion, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Silena…

"Hey, Jake man" I gently pound on the bunk above my head, "would you cover my morning shift tomorrow?"

"Sure bro, whatever you want." He grumbles sleepily.

That's one of the reasons why I love my extended familly, whenever I ask for something no one questions they just do. As for tomorrow I need to go see someone who will most likely give me some solid answers. Percy.

I was at Poseidon's cabin early the next morning, I muster up some courage and knock on the door. It opens up to reveal a slightly surprized, half asleep Percy and Tyson, hanging half of the bed, snoring loudly. I wonder what it would be like to only have two people in a cabin, the word quiet creeps into mind…

"Uhh, Beckendorf!? What's up?" He asks, slightly annoyed and squinting from the early morning light.

"We need to talk." I say.

"Uhh, five minutes, ok? Come in... I guess." He grabs some clothes and runs off to the bathroom. I take a seat on one of the empty bunks and study the room, Tyson snoring contently in the background. Above what I am assuming is Percy's bed, hangs his Minator horn and the watch shield I taught Tyson how to make. It amazes me how skilled Cyclopes are with such intricate metal work; their hands are so large yet move so delicately. Floating hippocampi swim along the roof and a fountain bubbles in the corner. I like this cabin, it's peaceful.

"Okay, I'm done. What do you need to talk about?" Percy emerges from the bathroom, with wet hair from a feeble attempt to flatten bedhead and smelling faintly of mouthwash

"Let's go for a walk." I say leading the way out the door.

My intention was to go to the forges, but somehow we ended up walking down the beach.

"Well first of all I want you to know that talking about this stuff is a bit weird for me, but I thought I'd come talk to you since things are going okay between you and Annabeth…"

"Woah, dude. There is nothing between me and Annabeth!" Percy's bright red face didn't really support his story but I tried to brush that aside as quickly as possible.

"Well, it's just, well Silena, you see. She's so…. You know? The thought of her makes me happier than the thought of blowing things up, you know? But there is that war against Luke and the rise of Kronos, I just think it's not the right time. Then there is everyone else's opinion, they'll think I'm slacking off on my job and…"

"Hey man, first of all you don't need to worry about everyone's opinion they see um… they see the way you two act around each other, I um… think they'd all be relived if you too were together. Plus you're Beckendorf so you can pretty much do whatever you'd like. As for the war, well maybe this is the perfect time for you guys to um…to be together, just have a normal enjoyable summer before all Hades breaks lose."

I could tell this conversation was getting a bit awkward, but I appreciated it. I have a lot of respect for this kid, he's been through a lot but can stay so chill.

"You know what? You are so right; I think I'll follow that advice. Thanks again Percy!" I gave him a high five. His little speech filled me with adrenaline, so I turned around and raced down the beach to Aphrodite's cabin before I could change my mind.

Thankyou to whoever stuck all the way through. I hope I didn't bore you, if you are upset with it though I can't really do anything to change it unless you review. Thanks a bunch, Merci beaucoup.