DOORMMATES: Percy & Jason, Annabeth & Piper, Leo & Frank, Hazel & Nico, Thalia & Reyna

-Percy's P.O.V-

I looked in the water, staring at it.

"What's wrong, Seaweed Brain?" Annabeth asked curiously.

"Nothing." I shook my head, smiling at her. "I was just thinking of the time when I used to be afraid of water."

"Oh, right! I remember that." Annabeth trailed off. "If you're still scared…"

"No, I'm fine. I'm, like, way past that, it's just-"

"Hiya guys!" Leo Valdez came over with Frank Zhang, Reyna, Piper McLean, Hazel Levesque, Jason Grace, and his sister; Thalia Grace.

"Oh hi, guys." Annabeth looked at me.

I shook my head silently, saying, We'll talk about this later. I seriously loved our friends, but they seemed to be interrupting at the wrong times.

"Wow. I am completely tired," Piper said, yawning, catching on. "Jason, let's go."

"Oh, right," Jason exclaimed.

I saw Jason give a wink to Hazel (yeah, very subtle, Grace).

"Er, me and Frank need to discuss about...the party," Hazel said. They slipped out, but Leo remained.

"Guys! Let's see who can sing the loudest," he said excitedly. "I have this song stuck in my head - you know, the theme song from Psych."

Annabeth gave me the Look. 'Totally clueless,' she mouthed.

"Hey, Leo, can you go join Hazel and Frank?" I asked.

"And let you two have the lovely view out here? I don't think so!" Leo grinned, gesturing to the sun. "I hear that couples go out here all the time."

Annabeth and I both sighed. We both thought it would be fun if we go on a cruise. Until Leo found out, overhearing the conversation.

Now all the nine of us (including Nico Di Angelo), were on the boat, ruining any possible romantic moment. Sure, there might be a monster waiting to kill us, but the sea was pretty much in my territory. The water right near us would help. So we booked tickets to board this huge ship called Gray Ship, which all white, so I didn't understand if they were blind or what.

"Y'know what?" I said. "I'm really tired. Bye."

She smiled, knowing it was ditch play. "Totally! I'm going to sleep, too."

Both of us walked quickly away, to my dorm room.

-Leo's P.O.V-

I was confused about them. Why ditch the flame-man? I was really excited, because, man, a demigod could use a break. I expected us to all party, or at least celebrate the freedom. Somehow Annabeth encouraged Chiron for all of us to go, but right now, it was clear everyone was tired. Ah, well. I went to my room, seeing my roommate, Frank, sleeping. It was tempting to play a prank on him, but I resisted. Going on my computer, I found FLAMING FRIENDS highlighted, Free Trial!

I shrugged, clicking on it. The website appeared, and the logo was hands holding together with fire surrounding them. A Dating Service? Now, I was easily girl-crazy. I could probably even get a girl on my own, but I guess girls don't like scrawny people like me. (Not that that's such a bad thing)! Hm...I glanced at Frank, making sure he was still snoring, and filled out a forum.

Name: Leo Valdez

Username: FlamingLeoisDabest

Email: FlamingLeoisDaBest

Password: ...

Clicked Enter…

Username already takened.

What? The username was so original! It suited me!

-Hazel's P.O.V-

Early in the morning, I went to the bathroom to shower. Having a boy as a roommate was difficult. Especially a certain one: Nico. He didn't understand when I wanted some 'Hazel Time' like talking about guys, doing shopping or anything like that.

Anyway, I went in, throwing my clothes outside the bathroom door, then closed it, locking it with a satisfying click. The shower started, and I let out a sigh. The water felt nice, and relaxing...SNAP!

The power turned off. I immediately panicked, turning of the shower. I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around myself. Don't worry. I'll just quickly dress...but my clothes are still outside the door...I bit back a curse. Hopefully Nico is asleep.

-Nico's P.O.V-

I woke up, hearing a weird sound. The electricity must be out, I decided, yawning. I noticed clothes outside the bathroom. Hazel must've been changing. Maybe I should help her. I grabbed the clothes, bringing them to the washer. Then I realised that the electricity was out.. Maybe I could wait until the power was back on. I hurried the washer, feeling kind of nice that I was doing something kind.

-Reyna's P.O.V-

"Hey, Grace, just because your Jason's brother, doesn't mean you have to boss me around!"

"Oh, yeah?" Thalia smirked at me. "Heard you had a crush on him - but you failed. Also with Percy. Not too good with the guys?"

I was this close to slugging her. "Just shut up," I snarled.

Thalia rolled her eyes. "I have to go."

Once she left, I muttered to myself, "Probably to text her friends." Friends…I still didn't know why they invited me on the trip. I admit it: I was bossy at times. But leadership and in-control was my type. Thalia was right, I admitted sadly. I wasn't good with the guys.

-Jason's P.O.V-

My dream had must have been the situation. I should've told Percy, since he could relate, but he had other problems. He and Annabeth were trying some alone time. If I told Leo, he would definitely be the type to start endlessly blabbing to the others. Frank...he might not know what to do. Maybe Nico? Unsure, I thought. I knew Nico's secret, and that brought us more into trusting each other. I agreed on that, heading over to his room. The electricity was out, and I saw a figure running past me. I glanced back, then kept on going. The bathroom door was closed. That must be Nico. I stood in front of it.

Out came Hazel, only in a towel. "Jason!" She shrieked, trying to cover herself more.

I turned away before she could finish.

"What happened to my clothes?" she said.

"What?" I asked, confused.

"My clothes! It was the only pair I have!"

"Listen, I don't know-" I shook my head helplessly. "Maybe if you just check." I didn't want to point out the main question: What type of person on a vacation for a whole week doesn't bring pairs of clothes? But I decided not to point that out.

"It was outside this door." Hazel looked like she was about to cry. "Jason...did you see anyone, anything?"

I snapped my fingers. "I did! A person went past me, but it was too dark. I'll check. Meanwhile...you could go to Piper's room and ask for spare clothes."

"Thank you." Hazel's face was red, looking down at the floor. "And, um, can you not mention this to anyone?"

"Anytime. And I promise on the River's Styx that I won't tell." I went searching.

-Frank's P.O.V-

My eyes adjusted to the bright light. I was surprised to see that Leo was still sleeping. Glancing around, I saw that his computer was on. Now, I know it's rude to touch other people's things. But, man, I just had to know if Leo was into Hazel. I opened the screen, and saw a website.

Flaming Friends? Seriously?

'About Me' was hilarious.

Favorite Pastime: Reading

Like he ever even picked up a book.

Likes: Going to the gym

Are you kidding me? He can't even lift a weight!

Dislikes: Slobs

Hate to say it, but he is very messy.

Ambition: To be the greatest Person on Earth

Okay, that part was over the edge. And won't happen in a long, long time.

"Hey, man, what are you doing?!"

I whirled around. Leo was up, and scowling at me.

-Leo's P.O.V-

"Dude, major trust violation." I shut off the computer.

"Are you trying to get a date?" Frank blurted out.

I stared at him. "Is that a insult?"

"No! It's just...I saw your profile."

I ran a hand through my hair. "Why? D'you find some attraction in me?"

Frank turned beet red. "I was wondering if you still liked Hazel."

"Used too," I sighed. "What-" I stopped, looking at the bedroom door.

"Hazel!" Frank jumped. "What - what are you wearing?"

"A towel," Hazel said, blushing. "Look, Piper was outside checking out the view. I couldn't ask her to lend me clothes outside with this."

I whistled. "Man," I whispered to Frank, "I like her." I partly said that to annoy him, but it was pretty much the truth.

He ignored me. The usual. "My clothes might be too big," he said thoughtfully. "You still have underwear, though, right?"

"No." She blushed even more if that was possible.

"My clothes could fit you," I offered. "Although, you are kind of taller than me-"

"Thanks," Hazel interrupted.

I grabbed jeans, a sweatshirt, and socks.

"They're all dirty!" She complained.

I shrugged. "Hey, its from the oil, and lightning - long story."

Frank gave me a glare. "Do you even wash your clothes?

I tapped my chin, ignoring him, which was easy. "You'll need underwear. Uh... you could use my boxers but I don't know what we could do about your, uh, I mean up here."

"I'll ask a girl," Hazel said. "So, uh, see you later." She went back to her room, so fast, that I barely had time to say goodbye.

-Annabeth's P.O.V-

Last night was probably the best day of my life. Me and Percy were alone together, which was great. I absently brushed through my now-tangled long-blond hair, still in dream-world.

"Great day, isn't it?" Piper came in the room, smiling.

I blushed. "Huh? Sorry, I thought that you were gone - no offense."

"None taking." Piper sat on the edged of my bed. "So, you and Percy…"

"Yeah, last night was, like, the best day ever. We talked and…" Annabeth still remembered the kiss.

"Magical moments. Pretty special, right?" Piper let out a sad sigh. "Wish it was like that with me and Jason. I mean, we depend on each other, but we haven't really spent any romantic time - sorry we all ruined yours and Percy's."

I gave a smirk. "Actually, it was kind of amusing."

We both laughed at that.

-Nico's P.O.V-

I drummed my fingers impatiently. Come on! I wanted to shout.

A head peeked in. "Nico?"

I hesitated. "Is that you, Jason?"

Percy stepped in. "No, its me." He glanced briefly at the clothes in my hands.

I blushed. "This isn't mine - I'm helping Hazel with her clothes." And what an idiot I am, by saying that, I added in my head.

"Okay…" Percy scratched his head. "By the way, the power is out."

"I know. Just waiting…" My head raced. It was dark, and I was alone with Percy.

"Stay here," Percy commanded. He raced out of the room, leaving me confused.

Minutes later, he came back with clothes. "Can you throw mine in?" He tossed it to me, then went.

I stared after him. What did he think I was? A cleaning service?

A heard a Whirling sound, and realised that the washer and dryer were working.

-Hazel's P.O.V-

I. Looked. Horrible. The clothes were too tight, making it hard to breathe. I stood in front of the mirror, glancing gloomily at my reflection. I looked like a little kid. Jeans, with the cuffs above my ankle. A too-small t-shirt that said, Come to the Dark-Side! with a rainbow underneath Darth Vader. Was that supposed to be a joke? Throw in overalls, which were puke green, and if I put two braids on the side, I would look like Dorothy Anne. Only with brown hair.

"Hey, Hazel?" Nico stuck his head in the doorway, hiding something behind his back.

"What do you have there?" I asked.

"You're fresh set of clothes!" Nico smiled, reaching them out to me.

I widened my eyes, and my mouth opened.

"I can tell you're surprised."

"I was looking for a different word." I grabbed them from him, and whirled around, heading for the bathroom.

"I was just doing her a favour," Nico muttered. "Sheesh."