A/N~ I wrote this a long time ago. At some point I am going to rewrite this chapter. But, if you want the full story as to why I didn't write for a long time, please go to chapter two.

I stop by the tree. My favorite tree in the world that had kept me alive. I touch the trunk softly, feeling the rough bark against my hand. I sigh and turn to look at camp. The campers are busily running around like there is no tomorrow. I smile. As I feel a hand on my shoulder I quickly turn around starling Percy.

"Whoa!" he says backing away a little.

I laugh, "Did I scare ya seaweed brain?" I say sticking out my tongue at him.

"No! Its just you turned around quickly and…. Your spear almost got me," Percy stumbles.

"Um, Percy? I don't have a spear on me at the moment?" I say biting my lip so I wouldn't laugh.

"I uh…. Hey look! Grover's coming!" he tries to distract me.

"Hey Grover," I say as he reaches us.

"Hi. What are you guys up too?" Grover asks.

"Oh just talking…" Percy says. I can tell he doesn't want to bring up the moment we just had.

"And I just scared the crap out of Percy," I say beaming.

Percy curses, "I thought she was going to eat me! Or bite me! Or something!" he says trying to defend himself.

"Sweet ol' me? Never," I say grinning.

"Ha ha so explain last night during capture the flag when you slammed into me with you shield. You were on my team!" Percy says crossing his arms across his chest.

"Um… Whoops?" I say shrugging helplessly.

"Whoa guys! Stop!" Grover pleads.

"Well whatever. I've got to go… uh…. Clean my cabin…" Percy says and starts walking down the hill.

"I better go see whats up," and Grover follows Percy.

I sigh and sit on the grass when I feel another hand on my shoulder.

I turn around slowly.

"Thalia, do you like Percy?" Juniper says sitting down beside me.

"Yeah…" I reply

"I mean do you have a crush on him?" She says rolling her green eyes.

I blush, "That noticeable?"

"Yeah to girls like me," She laughs a little, "I think he has a crush on you too"

"Nah I doubt it," I say looking down at Percy and Grover talking at the bottom of the hill.

"I'll prove it. By tonight at dinner I'll tell you," and with that she poofs in a green mist