Chapter 2

Annabeth's P.O.V

I woke up, my throat dry. I took out my iPhone (Leo had made them for everyone, because the regular cellphones attracted monsters) to check the time. I wiped off the sweat in my face with my hand. It was 3 AM. I sighed and plopped my head back on my pillow. I slowly let out a breath, relieved that my dream wasn't real life. I was used to this kind of stuff, like any other demigod, but ever since tarterus me and Percy's dreams have gotten even worse. They seem even more realistic and usually have one of us dying in it. I closed my tired eyes, but sleep wouldn't consume me. I readjusted my position, lying on my stomach instead. I rested my eyes for about 25 more minutes. I still couldn't fall asleep. I heaved out a breath and threw off my covers revealing my grey sweat pants and black tank top. I slowly crept up to the door, opened it and slipped outside in my bare feet. As soon as I heard the wooden door latch I dashed to cabin 3. I approached Percy's door. Tyson was away like usual working in Poseidon's under water palace. I turned the doorknob to his cabin and opened the creaky door. Ok don't get me wrong I've done this many times and we just cuddle and go to sleep, but I've never done it this often in a week. I walked in his cabin at 3:40 for the 3rd time in 1 week. I just hoped he wouldn't get annoyed with me. It would also be nice if my siblings don't get suspicious. I strolled in, relieved to have warmth again. I rubbed my arms, which still had goose bumps from the cold wind outside. Then I heard Percy's voice speak up,

"Wise Girl? Is that you?"

"No, Hades wants to come cuddle with you." I replied with sarcasm dripping in my voice. He snorted, and held out his toned arms to me. I gladly walked into his cozy embrace. I layed down on his chest, my head resting in the crook of his neck. He kissed the top of my head, where my hair lay in a messy bun.

"Bad dream again?" I felt his breath tickle my ear. I just nodded and rested my hands on his bare chest. I traced his six-pack with my fingers, making sure this was all real and that my nightmare was fake. Our legs and feet were tangled together. He wrapped his arms around my waist even tighter. And for a moment I forgot all about tarterus and my screwed up life. It was just all about right now. And right now it was just perfect. I took in a content breath, smelling the ocean scent coming off of Percy. I lifted my head up my head. Percy realized and looked up at me. I moved one of my hands to his hair and looked at his gorgeous seagreen eyes I loved so much. Right then and there I kissed my Seaweed Brain right on the lips. We both smiled into the kiss, as he kissed me back. I'm not really sure how long we were at that, but eventually I reluctantly pulled away.

"What was that for?" Percy questioned.

"To say thanks for everything." He just pecked me on the lips and whispered,

"Goodnight Bird Brain."

"Night Kelp Head." I replied drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

I woke up with my arms aching. I realized it was probably from me and Percy's sword fight. Opening my eyes I saw some startling green ones staring back. Percy was propped up on one elbow and laying on his side staring down at me, lying on my back.

"Didn't your mother tell you it's not polite to stare?" he didn't have the chance to answer, because I gasped.

"What?" He said, nuzzling his head into my shoulder. But I just sat up. "Uhhhhh do you ever stop thinking Wise Girl? That brain of yours is getting out of control." He rubbed his head that I hit when I sat up.

"Sorry." I mumbled, but not very sincere even ill admit that. I threw the covers off me. He gave me a worried look but then just rolled his eyes and tried to go back to sleep.

"What is it babe?"

"Normally whenever I spend the night here I come back to my cabin before they all wake up. So they don't suspect anything. I'm there when they go to bed and they wake up. Right?" All of a sudden his eyes got wide as he looked at the time. 8:30. Most Athena kids were up by then. He shot out of bed, managing to get tangled in the sheets and fall flat on his face. He groaned and I laughed, but held out of my hand. He gratefully took it and hulled himself up. Once up, he pecked me on the cheek.

"Bye, love you. Have fun dealing with your siblings." Perce said sarcastically. I stuck my tongue out at him, and he copied my action. We were just stalling now, we know we are screwed either way. I ran across his creaky floorboards and slipped out the door. The sun stung my eyes as I ran across the campground. I opened the door to the Athena cabin. I received stares from every single one of my siblings.

"Where were you?" My siblings all asked at once.

"Woah, no big deal I just went for a uhhh run. I couldn't sleep." I hoped it would convince them. Of coarse Malcom had to come interrogate me.

"Why don't you have shoes on then?"

"I ummm, went on a run along the beaches shore." I replied, crossing my arms.

"But Ashely said she woke up with a bad dream and was gonna talk to you about it but you weren't there." I sighed. Ashely was my younger sibling and was a newer camper, who has lately taken it upon herself to copy my every move, because I was her 'role model'. Even though I loved her to death she could get annoying. Realizing that Malcom was still waiting for an answer I responded,

"I needed some fresh air." Malcom sighed in defeat, and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. Then we heard the counch bell sound, saying it was time for breakfast. I sighed, this was going to be a long day.