I don't know why I didn't tell anyone. Well, to be specific I don't know why I didn't tell Leo. He had been asleep the entirety of the storm and had only woken up when I came in the next morning. It had taken all night for the sea to calm down and the first thing that everyone did the morning after was sleep. I told Leo everything that had happened, even the part with Annabeth punching me (I had to say that. My entire face was a bloody mess), but nothing about the kiss.

I was also kind of frightened that she regretted it. That she had only done it as thanks for saving her life and not because she actually wanted to. Why were girls so complicated?

I stood in front of the cracked mirror in our little bathroom for good and well twenty minutes, before washing my face and brushing my teeth. It was seven thirty in the morning and Leo was the only one who seemed fit to work.

My nose and eye was a little swollen. There was a purple bruise beneath my left eye, on which carefully pressed two fingers and winced. That girl hit hard. Gently I washed away the blood and then splashed some cold water in my face. I even had the energy to brush my teeth, but only for a moment, then I dropped by toothbrush and headed to bed.

Leo woke me at one in the afternoon. I was still groggy, but he pulled me upstairs for some lunch, which I was thankful for. I hadn't realized how hungry I was before I saw the scrambled eggs and slices of meat, which smelled delicious. I plopped down on a seat next to Geoffrey.

"Good morning," he grinned. He looked just as tired as I felt. "What in the name of God happened to you?"

"A pole flew into my face last night," I lied.

Geoffrey laughed out loud. "What a night, huh?"

He was a lot nicer now, it seemed. Maybe everyone was just relieved that the boat was still in one piece. And that we were still in one piece. It was quite surprising that we had not lost a single man, although a couple had ended in sick bay.

"Pirate life," I commented, to which he chuckled. He turned to mind his own business after that, which I was thankful for, since I was still not completely awake and my face hurt.

At some point Annabeth came out of her cabin, looking just as tired as everyone else. She still looked good though. I felt like it was impossible for her not to look good.

When she spotted me and my swollen face I swore I could've seen her turn away, smiling. Finally she turned back around and stood up at the end of the table. "I would like everyone to get back to work after this meal!"

Her words were met with lots of complaints, which she was probably expecting, because she just rolled her eyes. "I know, I know. But after last night there's even more to be done and we can't start slacking. But you guys can take your time eating. You guys have until three o'clock, then I want to see some progress!"

She eyed every single one of us, as if making sure we had heard her. "Mr Jackson, I'd like to speak to you for a moment."

She said it so casually that I almost didn't react. "Me?" I whispered to Leo.

"Yes, you dumbass."

I got up clumsily and followed her to her cabin.

"Close the door," she said.

I hadn't been in here since I climbed on board a little over two weeks ago. Gods, my life has changed since then. I hadn't even realized that I had really only known Annabeth for two weeks. Weird.

"Have you gotten that looked at?" she nodded towards my face, leaning against her desk. I noticed maps and drawings sprawled all over the expensive looking table. Her bed wasn't made and her cupboard stood wide open, with clothes thrown all over the floor. Either she had had a massive fashion fit, which I doubted, or the storm had taken it's toll on her room too.

"No."

"You should."

"It doesn't hurt that bad."

"Hm," she looked at me, chewing on her lip. "This has to stop."

"What?"

"Us."

"There's something going on between us?"

"No."

She sighed.

"I don't know why I kissed you. I hate you."

"No you don't."

She glared at me. "But I should."

"No, you shouldn't," she opened her mouth to say something, but I interrupted her. "Look, Annabeth, I know this is wrong, okay? You're my captain and I'm new, but your mother isn't here and my father isn't here and they have nothing to do with us."

"I barely even know you."

"Then get to know me."

"I don't even know why I like you. You're annoying and you're unintelligent."

"Stop making excuses."

She turned her back on me and poured herself a glass of water.

"We've spoken three times, Percy. That's not love! That's not even really friendship!"

"It's attraction. Okay? I feel attracted to you and honestly, I don't know why," I was seriously surprising myself with my great arguments. Usually I would just back down in an argument like this, but I realized that I wanted her. Badly. "But it's not something I can stop. You're beautiful and intelligent and clever and probably nice in some situations too."

"I am nice," she grumbled.

I hadn't realized that we were incredibly close now, only centimetres apart.

"I'm sure you are."

"Nobody finds out," she said.

I nodded.

"Ever."

I nodded again.

And finally she grabbed my hair and pulled me closer, placing her lips on mine. At first I was unsure what exactly it was she wanted, but she made it pretty clear. Our lips only parted for a short moment as she pulled her shirt over her head, so she was in just underwear. I had a moment to appreciate her body, before she pulled my shirt over my head and kissed me again. I lifted her up, so that she was straddling my hips and placed her on the desk. I was about to lay her down, when she grabbed up and stopped my hand.

"Don't be a Seaweed Brain."

"What?" I asked, out of breath.

"We're not going to make out on my plans and drawings and stuff," she jumped down from the desk and pulled me over to her bed. "Better," she smiled and pushed me onto the bed.

We kissed for a bit longer, before I broke it off. "Wait, what did you just call me?"

"Shut up," she muttered.

"Seaweed Brain?"

"That's what you are," she looked at me. Her eyes were shining and she was smiling broadly. Didn't seem like she regretting this yet.

I had never seen her this... free. She looked genuinely happy, which made my heart do a double take.

"Then what are you?"

"I'm wise and kind and gentle and –"

I pushed her off me and onto the bed. She laughed. "Don't get ahead of yourself," I muttered.

"Mmm," she giggled, as I started kissing her neck.

"Wise Girl."

"What?" she laughed. I was propped up on one elbow now, above her.

"That's your name."

"You are very uncreative."

I shrugged. She pulled me in for another kiss, but was interrupted by a banging at the door. We both flinched.

"Captain Chase?"

She stared up at me, eyes wide. "Crap," she muttered.

"One moment!"

She pushed me off her and started getting dressed as quickly as possible. Luckily she just had to pull her shirt over her head and wrap a belt around her waist. I handed her a hair tie. As she looked in the mirror, she put a hand over her mouth to contain her laughter. Her hair was a complete mess, especially in the back. She quickly bound it up with the elastic I had given her.

"Get in the cupboard!"

"What?"

"Percy, get in the cupboard."

I lifted my hands in defeat. "Ay, ay captain."

I hurried over to the cupboard and closed the doors after me. Luckily it was relatively spacious and as Annabeth went to the door to let in whoever wanted something, I had time to realize what had just happened. Gods.

I did barely know her. But I knew that I was damned attracted to her. So much, that I wanted to spend every second of my time with her. Was that love? How on earth was that possible? Were you able to fall in love with someone so quickly? I grinned to myself. Apparently, yes.

"Oh, hello William."

I peeked out through the crack between the two cupboard doors. William stepped inside. I realized my shirt was still laying by the desk and swore underneath my breath, but Annabeth seemed to notice as well and kicked it under the table. I sighed in relief.

"Where is Mr Jackson?" William wondered aloud.

"He left," Annabeth said curtly. It was funny to see her turn from the Annabeth I kind of knew, to the Annabeth everyone else knew. The Annabeth who was captain.

"Ay," William said. "I wanted to inform you that there is a ship coming up from behind, but they seem to be waving a white flag. Do we let them pass?"

"Um," Annabeth sent me a worried glance, which her companion didn't notice. "Let me come out and look at it."

"Ay."

"Is everyone back to work?"

"Yes."

"Good."

There was a short, tense silence between them, before Annabeth led the way out the door. William stood for a moment and scanned the room, eyebrows scrunched up. I held my breath until he finally left the cabin.

"Wow," I muttered. Slowly I stepped out of the cupboard and slid my shirt over my head.

A/N Was this rushed? I dunno man. I just really want them together quickly, because I love them together lol. Anyway, I still hope you enjoyed.