A/n: DISCLAIMER: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or Heroes of Olympus. On another note I have been lazy and disinterested in writing. Personally I owe people who take time out of their lives to read my crappy stories and want me to finish some unfinished stories and there are some who want me to expand one-shots *cough*A warm place*cough cough* I will say a few things about these on my profile. I enjoy the reviews you guys who enjoy reading my stories. I can't thank all you readers for helping me evolve as a writer and if I were you guys rather not look at my evolution as a writer because trust me if you think this is bad my first three to four stories were horrendous. Thank you guys once again for putting up with my existence as a fanfiction writer. My the next update come soon and get me off my lazy ass and hope my plate is a lot less then it has been.
"He's drawn to her naturally, and she to him. It's not their fault Annabeth it's the nature of their domains. A part of him will be hers vice versa." The soothing voice of Aphrodite stated the grey eyed girl. "He cannot help what is now a part of him. Also he won't cheat on you we both, or I know that he won't. But you have to understand that with this new godhood there is a special connection with Artemis." Annabeth formed fists with her hands.
"It's not fair that it took years for us to give ourselves entirely to the other and she gets a part of him. That, while I give myself to him he can't in return." Annabeth replied.
"He's not cheating on you. Why does it bother you so? He's loyal to you and plus he's attracted to a maiden goddess."
"Is it better to know that there's someone else in your lover's heart besides you that they can't help it. It's in their nature? How is it not worse than cheating? I may have his body beside me, but if his heart is not mine how is it love?" Aphrodite was surprised by the daughter of Athena's insecurity towards her own love with the hero of Olympus.
"I never knew that you were this insecure. You're usually very composed and strong like your mother."
"I love him with every fiber of my existence. I only ask in return the same just as any other person with their lover."
"Really?" Aphrodite amused by the answer. "Where is Percy now? After all tonight is a full moon."
"…"
The camp was silent at midnight as Percy and Artemis talked about nothing in her tent. Just simple topics as how their day went, what's on their mind, and other small talks. Artemis sat on her cot in a silver night gown as Percy stood at her tent entrance dressed in blue swimming trunks and a black shirt. He was looking into her silver eyes and she his sea green eyes
"And that's all that happened today with me and the hunt." Artemis finished. "Perseus why are you here?"
"I really don't know Artemis, now that I think about I just found myself here." Percy answered truthfully.
"I see."
"Well I guess I'll be heading to my pool then since I haven't been turned into some woodland critter."
"I wouldn't do that. Annabeth would be missing you, and nothing would stop her from finding you. But maybe I might do it just this once since I don't want to disappoint you." Artemis said with a look that Percy couldn't
"Uh." Percy said not sure if she was toying with him or not till her lips formed a smile. He let out a sigh of relief. She stood up and walked over to him.
"Percy?" Artemis said as she got within a few inches of touching him.
"Lady Artemis?"
"Do you feel what I feel? The; need to be close to each other?" Artemis asked in a whisper. Percy didn't say anything as he placed his hands into his trunk pockets.
"Is that why you're here?"
"I don't know."
"It's best if you leave n-."
"I was already leaving." Percy replied interrupting Artemis as he dissipated as Artemis felt something in her chest ache as she walked towards her cot. Before she could sit on her cot, she felt the presence of the goddess of architecture.
"Where is he?" Annabeth asked in a borderline demanding tone.
"He's gone swimming like he said he would after our talk." Artemis said. She didn't see a reason to lie nor did she feel like telling Annabeth of what herself and Percy felt.
"If he's not at his pool I'll be back." Annabeth said disappearing in a vapor just for another goddess to come bother her.
"A true shame isn't it." Aphrodite said.
"I guess I won't be getting any sleep tonight." Artemis sighed face palming.
"We don't need sleep remember Arty dear. We're gods after all."
"Why are you here?"
"I'm here just to tell you Annabeth already knows about you and her husband's connection. It's sad really to have part of someone you love just taken like that. Then there's the other side where you're prevented by your own morals, and knowing he won't love you back in return the same way as a whole. Just beautiful tragedy for you three. I mean I don't even want to know what he's going through. I'm guessing charges of betrayal that he can't help, knowing that he's drawn to an immortal maiden and she to him. He can't deny the accusations of betraying his wife's trust. Zeus help you three solve this sticky situation the three of you have found yourself in."
"That's one of the most longwinded lecture I've heard you give. There's something you got wrong though Aphrodite. I know where I stand and I will try to fix this."
"You don't get it Artemis." Aphrodite said becoming serious. "There's no way to fix this. Your domains are drawn together. No one thought that this would happen to you two. Even Athena and I recently talked about this last week. You two have this weird aura when the two of you are in the same room. It's so calming and comforting."
" I don't get it why would no one expect this to happen."
"I don't know."
Percy had just gotten to the other edge of the pool when his wife appeared in jean shorts and a baggy white tee. He gave her a smile which she returned. She walked over to him along the pool's edge. She leaned down and gave him quick kiss.
"You need anything wise girl?"Percy asked.
"I just wanted to ask you something." She replied softly as she sat down placing her feet into the pool.
"What?"
"Do you love me with your whole heart?"
"Of course, you're the only one in my heart." Percy answered as he tilted his head slightly giving his wife a confused look, but he felt a small odd feeling in his chest when he answered. "Why are you asking me that?"
"Aphrodite told me that you're drawn to Artemis." Annabeth replied looking down at her feet.
"What?!"
"You were just with her weren't you? I mean Artemis."
"Uh…"
"You can't lie to me she told me you were there before you came here."
"I was there but we only talked about our day, small stuff, like that. Besides I don't love her. She's also a maiden goddess."
"I know, but your suppose to have natural attraction to her like your domains. I had to double check with my mother after talking to Aphrodite. I thought I was the only noticing this weird presence when you and Artemis were in the same room."
"Annabeth. I love you and only you. Isn't that enough of an answer for you. There's no one else for besides you."
"I'm sorry for doubting you and maybe it's just platonic relationship between you two." Annabeth said tired of her actions and finally feeling reassured nothing was coming in between her and Percy. "See you later tonight seaweed brain?" she said suggestively.
"Defiantly." Percy responded as his wife vanished. Percy stayed there for a while quietly feeling the pool's wave pull and push him. He thought about if it really was a platonic relationship between him and Artemis that he felt nothing else. As if she felt something, he thought back to when they had talked and how she had acted during the entire conversation. She had showed more emotion then had seen in a regular talk, it was the first time he had even heard about what she did on a regular day. There was something about her that he just felt lost and more fascinated about her. Maybe there was something there, or maybe it could just be the full moon.
A/n: Tomorrow I will finish this tomorrow and move onto another project either try to redo a story or a scholarship project.
