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A few weeks earlier…
Percy's POV
Annabeth was showing me around camp. Places like the stables, the cabins, the Big House, among others. And it was boring, even though it was my first day at camp. Eventually she must have sensed my boredom, though, because she took me to the arena. After my battle with the Minotaur, I was feeling restless.
As we approached I head the steady thump of someone hacking away at the many straw-stuffed dummies set up. I was curious to see who was here. From what Annabeth told me, there wasn't any sword practice scheduled until this afternoon. We walked through the small arched doorway, and there stood the most handsome boy I'd ever laid eyes on.
He stood but one of the dummies, obviously resting after a long workout. Perspiration glistened on his slightly tanned forehead and cheeks, and sweat soaked the front of his Camp Half-Blood T-shirt. He trained his kind blue eyes on me, and I felt weak under them. He came over to us then, and I was about ready to have a panic attack.
"Hey there," he said. "I'm Luke Castellan, Senior Counselor for the Hermes' cabin." He stuck his hand out to me. I reached out timidly, and we shook. His hold was firm but his hand itself felt soft to the touch. I found myself warming to him. As we finished shaking hands, Annabeth butted in.
"Hey Luke," she whispered, her cheeks flaming red. Luke crossed his eyes at me when she wasn't looking, and I had to stifle laugher. He turned to her.
"Hey Annabeth," he said, though I noticed his eyes were still staring passed her and rested on…me. He raised both his eyebrows, which made Annabeth laugh. I covered my mouth with my hands to keep from laughing too. Luke was so charming. I suddenly felt a weird feeling gnawing its way into my heart. It was love. No! I screamed at myself. I don't love Luke. I don't even know how he feels…
Luke's POV
He was quite good looking. And his eyes. Oh boy. Green as the calm ocean they were. And he laughed at my dumb gestures. And when I shook his hand, I loved it. He took a hold of my hand first. He applied just the right amount of pressure to make it enjoyable but not overwhelming. I liked this boy.
"What's your name, boy?" I asked, trying not to sound harsh or demanding. He smiled at me, and the corners of his eyes crinkled with smile lines. I was dying!
"I'm Percy Jackson," he said. Annabeth caught me attention then. I deliberately turned to her to see how Percy would react. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him glaring at Annabeth. On the outside I was straight faced. But on the inside I was smiling. He was jealous of Annabeth, Don't ask me how I knew, I just did. I started talking to her, flirting with her a little. That was a mistake. Percy's eyes watered and he stomped off. I felt awful. He did feel something for me.
"Percy!" I called. "Wait for me!" I ran after him. He stopped so suddenly I about smacked right into him. I managed to stop just in time. "Percy I'm sorry," I panted, catching my breath. "I didn't know you felt something for me." His cheeks turned red.
"I don't feel anything for you," he mumbled, but it sounded more like was trying to convince himself. I smiled. He truly did feel something for me.
"Yes you do," I whispered, pressing closer to him. He stiffened. I cursed under my breath. He must be new to this and never had another boy press up to him like that. I wasn't helping matters. If anything, I was making them worse. I quickly pulled away, and he seemed to relax. I was a couple feet away from him, and I would stay there until he said it was okay. "How old are you?" I asked just to change the subject.
"Twelve," he replied. I cursed again.
"I'm seventeen," I said through gritted teeth. He looked at me. "If we were ever to go out it would be considered, well, a no-no." His eyes stretched wide all of a sudden, and I realized what I said. "I meant…I would love to go out with you…" I snapped my lips shut when his eyes widen even further. "Oh Zeus." I cursed. "Percy would you go out with me?" He nodded slowly.
"Yes Luke," he replied. "I will." Then he pressed up to me. I smiled at him. I leaned down carefully, and our lips met. We then had our very first kiss…
Present
Percy's POV
As I remembered my time with Luke, I smiled. Luke was always so sweet to me. But it did occur to me that his flirting with Annabeth was his way of getting me to admit my try feelings. Perhaps it wasn't the best course of action, but all in all, these last few weeks I'd never been happier. And since I was excused from camp activities, it was the perfect time to catch up on some sleep.
Luke's POV
I watched him fall asleep. He looked so peaceful, and he was smiling. I crept away from the window and dashed back to the woods. There I felt more secure. I couldn't be seen at camp, not after the incident.
"I will return Percy," I vowed under my breath. "I swear it." And with that said, I quietly slipped back into the shadows.
Oooooooooooh who saw that coming? That's how they first meet people. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW