Captain Bright POV
After finishing my IM with Clara, I looked in the bathroom mirror, my braid was falling out after training. As i twisted the blonde locks, I looked down at the bottle of mist Clara had given me before she left. A couple puffs on my face and I would look like any other person... but without, the serpentine yellow iris scared even me. I came out of the bathroom and grabbed the dress I had laid out on the bed. Political meetings ment formal attire. Part of me hated having to dress formally and talk passively, but that was how politics worked. you never gain anything from screaming and looking like a bum. The only advantage was today Officer Dylin would be at this meeting. Last time we had a formal event, I caught him staring at me. hopefully today we could actually get a few words in instead of silent flirts.
I climbed the steps to the captain's station and pulled up the directions to Camp Half Blood. Adam kept his eyes on the sea, keeping his hands loosely on the wheel. He had just taken over for the night sailing. Being the child of Astraeus had its benefits, following the stars.
"It's about a 3 day travel boss." He said with his boston accent.
"Fly like the wind, Tommy isn't doing well and we've gotten permission to enter Camp to obtain relocation." Adam nodded and turned the wheel quickly. I headed to the counsel meeting as Adam wished me a good and hopefully 'lucky' night.
Entering the room, a group of Prometheus' kin, and the lead guards came in and sat. I looked over and saw Dylin sitting to the left of my chair. He wore his usual leather chest plate, with a long sleeve black shirt underneath, his only formal wear being his silver helmet to the side with the moon cycles etched into it. Comparing the 13 year old boy I started this with, to the man sitting beside me was light night and day. His muscles toned, his hair had grown to fine black silk, his eyes popped in their deep blue. He was so handsome. Long gone were his braces and glasses, instead stood a stoic warrior.
"You know you could be here as an advisor instead of security Mr. Moon." I said playfully as the final members of the council came in.
"I can't protect you when I'm leading. I much prefer to be here. Captain…" He said softly. He was so smart, knew the stars and directional path the ship should take. He was so kind and sweet, usually giving his dessert at dinner to the younger passengers. He even taught an english class to some of the passengers. Every time I saw him, my heart skipped a beat. Or a few.
"How did the discussion with the spy go?" Asked the head of Prometheus group, Matthew.
"She talk to Chiron and we will get us the home we deserve." I said.
"Great. I would also like to keep you protected captain. This is your life's work, and I worry that things could go wrong, or something. I would request that we keep you protected, in case we need to abort or fight. We are strong, but we need our leader. I suggest the Captain of the guard keep surveillance on you. If you consent." Matthew said, expressing his plan.
"I agree, though Mr. Moon cannot be solely responsible for me, I'll assign Carter and him to exchange shifts. I understand that you don't doubt my abilities, but want me safe. I agree." I said, peering over my shoulder to Dylin. I never got to spend alone time with him, and now I might be able to.
When I agreed to have a security detail, i didn't expect it to be so invasive. Not that I minded having my old best friend, or my older brother around me, but I felt little privacy. I finally was able to go to my room and change and get some actual work done. My armor was leaned against my closet and I just wore a tank top and shorts. I usually had to wear between nicer clothes for meetings or full armor. It was nice to just be, me. I missed just being a teenage girl with high school drama, and thinking about boys and school and jobs. Maybe after this all I could go back. I pulled up my laptop and signed into my online classes. I got an hour of work done before a knock on my door rang through the room. I straightened up my hair and peeked through the peephole and saw Officer Moon. Officer Swanton was beside the door as my current guard. I opened the door, and looked at him.
"Officer Moon? You're not on shift right now, is something wrong?" I asked him.
"Can we talk? Sapphire?" He asked. Behind him, my brother gave me a wink.
"I need to take a leak. You got this Dylin." He said walking away.
"Come in Officer Moon." I said softly. His name hadn't left my lips in years. His beautiful, different name. He stopped being Dylin when he became Officer Moon.
He stepped in behind me as I went and cleaned up my desk.
"So Officer Moon, what did you need to talk about?" He didn't answer, but closed the door behind him. He kicked off his boots and started towards me. He unzipped his weapons vest and slid it off, letting it fall to the floor. He unbuckled his belt and dropped it, his sword and hilt fell as well. He was only a foot away when he pulled off his long sleeve shirt, revealing his black tank top. He touched my cheek, caressing it.
"I've missed you Sapphire." He said softly.
"O-Officer Moon, what has brought this on?" I said, feeling my cheeks turn rose.
"Sapphire, I can't play the charade that we have nothing. I knew you became busy because this all, so i didn't push. However, were gonna get our home, and I can't restrain myself anymore." He said kissing me. "I love you Sapphire, I always have."
"I have waited so many years to hear you say that." I said to him, pulling him closer. "Oh Dylin…" He pulled me towards the bed and laid me on it. I kept kissing him deeply. I snaked my hands down his sides to the hem of the shirt. I pulled it up his frame and over his dark hair. His chest was built beautifully with his firm and strong muscles. His skin fair for working outside all day. He said kissing me again. He tasted of sweet cherry flavor from dessert most likely. I heard a knock on my door.
"Go away." I called, never wanting this to end. He moved to my throat, kissing it.
"Captain! We have a situation." The voice said.
"Give me a moment." I said, wanting to stretch this out longer.
"We don't have a moment." The officer said. I heard the doorknob rattled.
"I am indecent commander, so give me a moment!" I said harshly. I lightly put my hands on his chest and pushed him back. I got up and went into the bathroom, trying to make myself presentable, and not let the commanders know of my previous action. The last thing needed at the camp was rumors. When I came out Dylin had all his gear back on and was buckling his weapons belt. I grabbed mine. "Officer Moon... Dylin..."
"No one will hear about this Captain. I'm sorry I kept you from your work." He said as I touched the doorknob. I whipped the tear on my eye before leaving.
"What is the emergency?" I said angrily, storming out of the room towards the guard.