Hey hey peoples,

Cntthinkofaname2 here to spread some Christmas cheer! Happy holidayzzzzzzz! Here is you present! Chapter 4 of SLP! Enjoy!

Doria has been having a great time, she has more friends now. Everyday in the pasture I see her with the other girls laughing (I don't pay much attention, I get…. OH! LOOK a butterfly!) But I also notice a Hermes kid named Matt checking her out. I can't help but think something is going on between them, but I can't put my hoof on it. The salty smell of the ocean made me more alert.

I turned towards it and pranced over to Percy who stood at the fence with Annabeth aho had the sweet smell of carrots drifting off her.

Hey Boss, your girlfriend got something for me? I whickered Percy laughed then translated for Annabeth who smiled and pulled out a fresh carrot, probably from the Demeter garden. I happily munched on the carrot while Percy and Annabeth talked about Doria.

"She has only been here 5 weeks and she already has a guy bagged!" exclaimed Percy, gesticulating (VOCAB WORD COUGH CUOGH percyluver25, pjo06) towards Matt.

"I think she is sweet and so is Matt, don't go on being a defensive brother." Annabeth joked, nudging him in the shoulder.

Blah blah blah as you must know, I got distracted and galloped around the pasture kicking up dust, hooves thumping, wings unfurled. Doria laughed and walked over to pet me and say hi.

"Hi Blackjack!"

Hey Doria! Got anything for me?

She laughed and shook her head. I saw her glance over at Matt who grinned and waved. She blushed and waved back. Hmmm suspicious…..

"Bye Blackjack!" Doria called as she walked away towards the Poseidon cabin with Percy.

The next day, the morning sun rose above the sparkling blue sea. Doria was first in my stall, as always. She sat down in the bedding, munching on a Pop Tart.

Hey I want some! I protested, reaching forward to grab it with my teeth.

"Oh no you don't!" she said and stuffed the rest in her mouth, "HA!"

Aww come on! I nickered. Doria laughed and I whinnied with joy. We were having so much fun that we barely noticed that Percy had walked in and was watching us.

"Well, well, well, looks like you two have become fast friends."

Doria smiled then said, "Good morning big brother."

Percy grinned and stepped into the stall, sitting down beside her. "You know, before you arrived, Dad told me that he would send some siblings down."

"That's odd, because I had a weird dream that told me to come here." Doria replied. Percy nodded then stood up.

"We better hurry and feed Blackjack. I don't want to miss breakfast they are finally cooking bacon! We have to get there before Connor and Travis!" Doria giggled and they walked off to the pasture.

Wait! I want Bacon! I whined and galloped to catch up.

Tra la la la la! I neighed as I frolicked (ohhh fancy words!) around the fence line, mane dancing in the breeze, feathers ruffled. Percy and Annabeth strolled thru camp hand in hand. Doria was talking to Matt who nervously ran his fingers thru his brown hair. I saw Doria smile then throw her head back laughing, Matt laughed along. I STILL can't put my hoof on it! Doria then trotted over to me, glancing back and smirking at Matt who grinned in return.

"Hey Blackjack, wanna go for a ride?" She asked as she climbed over the fence and thudded beside me.

Sure Doria I nickered happily. She slung herself over my back and grabbed clumps of my jet black mane. I turned towards the glittering sea then took off, wings spread wide, casting a shadow on the water. We soared above the countless trees budding in the spring sun, and flew towards the rolling mountains in the north, shrouded with mist.

"Woooohhoooo" yelled Doria, holding her hands in the air. I neighed in response, throwing back my black head that shimmered in the sunlight.

After returning, Doria took me into the stable and groomed me. The massaging strokes of the currycomb made me sigh with pleasure. The dust fell off my coat, letting it glisten. The clump of work boots was brought to my attention. Ears pricked, I faced the sound and saw Matt approach us. Doria whirled around.

"I figured you would be here." He said

"Well you figured right." Doria replied, then continued currycombing.

Oh that is the spot! I groaned

"I was just wondering…." His voice trailed off

"Wondering what?" she said turning back to face him

"If you would go on a date with me." He said biting his lip anxiously.

Cliff Hanga! LOL! I couldn't resist! Stay tuned to figure out if she says yes!

R&R,

Cntthinkofaname2