Chapter 2: Hyacinthus
It had been two weeks since the funeral and camp had more or less returned to normal. Camp activities had resumed and Mr. D was back to his old moody self. Percy was also a lot happier; he was currently in the stables teaching his Pegasus riding class, I was making sure that I had everything ready for the fourth of July fireworks. I was going to meet Percy at the stables and then walk down the beach to watch the fireworks that started in an hour, so I rushed down to the beach to do a last minute check.
The blanket was laid out in just the right place so they were close enough to see the fireworks clearly but far enough away that we wouldn't be disturbed by the other campers, after all I didn't want any interruptions to what I had planned. I placed the small velvet box back into the pocket of my shorts and made my way over to meet Percy.
He had his back to me when I arrived and that gave me an idea, I snuck up behind him and then wrapped my arms around him as I pulled him into my chest. I couldn't help but smirk as he yelped in surprise.
"Hey! Not cool Luke." I only smirked as I placed a quick peck to his lips. "Nice to see you too, ready to go?"
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The Hephaestus cabin had really outdone themselves this year; the fireworks were the best I've ever seen. The final scene portrayed the Story of Hyacinthus who was loved by both Apollo and Zephyrus. But chose Apollo and when Zephyrus guided a discus thrown by Apollo to kill Hyacinthus out of jealousy Apollo, heartbroken, had a flower grow where the young man died, and named it the hyacinth in memory of his young lover.
I turned to Percy as the fireworks ended, took his hands in mine and took a steadying breath. He watched me with confusion as I spoke. "My love, these last four years have been incredible and I wouldn't trade any of the memories I have with you for the world. Not even Aphrodite could love someone more than I love you, which is why I want to ask you." I got down on one knee as Percy's eyes widened in realization. "Αγαπημένη μου θάλασσα πρίγκιπας₁. Would you do the honour of making me the happiest man on earth and becoming my husband?"
I took the velvet box out of my pocket revealing the engagement ring I had the Hephaestus cabin make. The ring itself was made out of palladium and an oval cut 1.46ct London blue topaz sat at the top with the band covered in a graduation of perfectly cut diamonds while the band tapered towards the topaz with a highly polished finish. I waited; my heart was hammering in my chest and the only sound coming from the campers heading back to their cabins. Percy had tears in his eyes as he looked at the ring. I began to feel a little worried, was he going to say no?
"Y...Yes Luke I will."
My face felt like it would split in two with the smile I was sporting. The adrenaline drained out of my system and was replaced by a feeling of pure joy, I felt like I could do anything. I slid the ring onto his finger which fit perfectly. I stood back up and our lips locked in a slow but heartfelt kiss as we both tried to convey how much we cared for the other. We broke apart with our foreheads touching as I looked into his beautiful green eyes and felt his hot breath ghost against my lips. I took his hand and slowly lead him back to the Poseidon cabin seeing as we were the only ones left on the beach.
There was no sex that night, we just held each other. Percy fell asleep first, he always does. I lay there drinking in the sight of my fiancé. I chuckled lightly at the thought of getting married. Percy had been through so much and deserved the world. I made an oath on the Styx that night, as long as Percy will have me I will make sure he gets the life he deserves.
The Greek should mean 'my beloved sea prince'
Feldmas.
