Now, the results went from 28 favorers and 40 followers to 42 favorers and 54 followers. I like these results. Thank you for your support. Sorry for not updating for a while. I meant to, but I decided to take a little break. I got a little carried away with it, that I made it last than what I wanted. But I'm writing again. After this, I'll have update for my other stories. But for now, here's chapter 3 for 'A Dying Romance'.

Percy's POV

I never thought I would have a girlfriend, or something close to one. Clarisse is an amazing girl. She's supposed to be sitting with her half siblings at the Ares table, and me the Hermes since I haven't been claimed by my godly parent yet. But instead, here we are at the guest table. She asked Chiron for permission to sit with me at a table that we can sit at ourselves, and he said yes. I was shocked to say the least that he was gonna let us break the rules, but I had no reason to complain. I'm just happy to be around someone who doesn't think of me as a waste of life.

"Thank you for inviting me for breakfast Clarisse." I said.

"Your welcome, I'm just happy to spend time with a guy who isn't like all the others around here." She said.

We were really getting in into deep conversations. We shared many facts about each other. How we both got here, how we live our lives, what we like to do in our spare times, favorite color, music, TV shows, movies, food, and sports. We were having a great time eating and talking. Also, for once, I don't seem to wonder when death is gonna claim me like how I usually would. Clarisse is like the light that's confronting the darkness that has long infested my existence. I feel very happy. If you ask me, it's official that I just made a friend. My mom would love seeing me happy for once. That thought was a bit heart touching.

"Percy what's wrong?" Clarisse asked concerned.

"Oh nothing, I . . . I got something in my eye. You know, my mom always dreamed that I would actually find a way to be happy despite my upcoming death. I just wish she be here to see me now." I said.

Clarisse, understanding what I'm saying, slid closer over to me and brought me in for a hug. "I'm sure she is watching you from Elysium and shedding tears of joy for you." She said.

I was happy to hear that. She was right, even though she's not around anymore, she would still be around for me no matter what. As we were hugging, I found that there were people with shocked expressions on their faces starring at us. They've been eyeballing us ever since we sat at the guest table, but before, their expressions were just suspicion and confusion. I guess Clarisse hasn't been as nice to them then how she is to me.

"Come on Percy, let's head out of here. These damn people don't know how to mind their own goddamn business." Clarisse stated, obviously annoyed by all the attention we were drawing toward ourselves.

We got up from our table and went off to . . . wherever it was Clarisse was taking me too. People were still eyeballing us as we left. She was leading me to the cabins. Each cabin represents a god, like the tables. She stays with the Ares cabin, and me, well, I don't know where I'm staying at yet. I hope I'll just continue sleeping at the Big House. I really don't want to be around a huge group of people. I don't mind being near some people, but a whole lot of them make me very uncomfortable, and when I feel uncomfortable, my kemoe begins to act up. She led my behind the Ares cabin.

"I'm sorry if you felt a bit rough back there. Everyone wouldn't be able to believe that there's someone I'm trying to be friends with." Clarisse explained.

"It's okay, I've felt worse." I said, and I wasn't bluffing one bit.

She just nodded, smiling a sad smile. She's smiling because I'm being understanding, sad because she knows what it is I'm referring to.

"People are expecting a bully out of me 24/7, but I really don't like it. I would prefer if I was able to live my life as how I want to. I hope that you don't mind." She stated hopefully.

"I wouldn't mind you not being a bully. If being a bully is against what you really want for yourself, then you should live through it. Also, I personally don't see a bully in you at all. I see a young and beautiful woman who is not only in need of a friend, but who's more than a mere is also bully. I think you're perfect the way you truly are." I said.

I can't help but greatly admire her. I don't see why everyone wants a bully from her. I truthfully think she's perfect the way she is. And no matter what, she will always be perfect the way she is.

Clarisse's POV

To say I was shocked and happy at the same time was an understatement. He thinks I'm a perfect and beautiful young woman. No one has ever been this nice to me. He truly understands me, listens to me, and freely speaks what he wants to say to me. He just touched my heart, and I feel like I could shed tears for his kindness right now. Earlier, I had some strong feelings for him, but now, I have intense feelings for him.

There was nothing that I can do to stop now. I grabbed his shirt collar, forced him over to me, and smashed my lips to his. He was surprised by my sudden move on him, but kissed me back with such passion and enthusiasm. For someone who's dying and who's never been with a woman, he's a great kisser. I needed more, wanted more, and desired more. I rubbed his lips with my tongue, begging to have entrance. He granted it, and our kiss was all the more fierce and hot. He wraps his arms around my waist while I wrap mine around his neck.

Our kiss lasted for probably ten to fifteen minutes, before we had to break it for air. We both really needed to catch our breaths.

"Clarisse, what does this make us?" He asked me.

"I'm not entirely sure honestly, but I do know one thing. If anyone ever gives you hell, There gonna face my fury." I stated proudly, before leaning in for another kiss, which I happily returned.

Zoe's POV

During breakfast recently, it was very awkward. Percy was having a peaceful meal with a girl who I could tell wasn't a part of the hunt. I don't know why, but something about Percy with her really strikes a nerve; I don't get why. I'm a huntress of Artemis, I swore never to fall in love again, and plus Hercules already broke me hundreds of years ago. Yet, Percy with that girl isn't something that I enjoy having in my sight. I don't know why though. Maybe I'm concerned for him. I mean, after all, he's been through so much in only one life, he recently lost his mother to a Minotaur, and to make matters worse, he's dying from a kemoe. I definitely don't want anything to happen to him, but I don't even know if being near him right now is a good idea, especially since I don't even know what I'm supposed to look at him as, or what he is other than a boy who is in of so much help with the darkness that poisons his very existence. I need to head back to my cabin and take a cold shower. I need some time alone to think about this. I definitely can't tell anyone about this. If I did, who knows where it will lead me. I don't really know what to make of all of this, but I do know one thing, I'm gonna have to keep my eyes wide open and intact with Percy Jackson.

Unfortunately, that's all I got for the next chapter. But hey, better than nothing. Again, sorry for not updating in a while. I meant to only take a week long break, but I got so caught up with my break, that I completely forgot about my fanfictions. I hope I don't do it again. I'll have another update as soon as possible, and there'll be more updates for my other fanfictions coming up too. Thank you all for your patience, and I'll see you all later.

-Quick note- Not that it really matters for this fanfiction, but If it's possible, can I please have more reviews for this fanfiction please? Due to all the favorers and followers for this fanfiction already, reviews aren't too important for this fanfiction anymore. But I would still love to see more reviews than what I currently have, which is only 11. Just saying. Thanks again for your support and patience, and I can't wait to see more results for this fanfiction, and I'm pretty sure Shadow Gumball of Death feels the exact same way.

Shadow Gumball of Death, I hope this is going as well for you as it is for me, and that everything is going well for you buddy.