It was about Midnight when they finally reached Percy's cabin, and about 2 a.m. before Percy would finally let Annabeth heal all his wounds. As expected, many more arguments took place. The "You don't love me" Cries and the "Don't touch me" screams and of course, the "I just want to help you" tears followed. Annabeth awoke with a red-soaked rag clenched in her hands and a pounding head. Percy lay on the other side of the bed, mouth open from snoring and dried blood over the slow healing cut on his lip. There were several other bruised places on his body, but none that were of Annabeth's concern at the moment. What time was it? Had she missed inspections? Inspections that she was supposed to be doing? As her brain racked with endless questions she glanced over to the alarm clock on the other side of Percy's bed: 7:13 A.M. She laid back down on the bed in relief, inspections took place at 8:30 and she didn't have to report to the big house till 8:15. This meant she had time to recap on the horrible events of what happened last night. As her mind flashed from images of Running after Percy, seeing Jason and Piper together, and Percy and Jason beating one another tears began to fill her eyes. With trembling hands, Annabeth wiper her now free flowing tears and sat up to check on Percy. He was still as he was 5 hours ago, knuckles purple, eye's blue, and lips parted with dried blood. Annabeth checked the alarm clock, now paranoid of the time passing and how quickly it seemed to be going. 7:18 A.M. Continuing to wipe the tears from her eyes, she stood and trudged to the drawer that held her spare clothes. She kept a pair of shorts, shirt, and undergarments in Percy's cabin in case of times she spent the night. This situation wasn't exactly the one she had in mind but nevertheless, it all worked out the same.

Entering the bathroom with clothes in one hand and the other occupied by wiping tears, Annabeth shut the door behind her and prepared a shower. When she had begun to remove her shirt, a knock at the door filled her ears. With caution, she opened the door to observe the last person she expected to see, Percy. Annabeth took a deep breath, now filled with fear, "Oh..did you need something?" Despite all the accounts she had with Jason, Annabeth hadn't been passed much besides small intimate touches with Percy, as ironic as it was. So, though Jason had seen her naked multiple times, and she had sex multiple times, there was something sitting in the bottom of her stomach when Percy saw her simply without a shirt. A feeling almost as innocent as a school crush flushed over her body, and filled each and every corner, making Annabeth's face glow with red warmth . "Well, i needed to shower, if that answers your question." Annabeth was taken aback by Percy's tone; not harsh, yet not inviting either, more forced and automatic than anything else. "Are you asking me to leave?" She said a bit hurt. "No...i'm," It took Percy a second to consider his words. "I'm asking for your help." "For my help to shower?" Annabeth replied. Percy laughed lightly but stopped quickly as it began to become painful; he stepped in and shut the door behind him, now allowing the room to once more continue to fill with warm, moist air. "Yes, Annabeth, your help to shower, considering I'm a bit of a mess right now." Percy continued to comfortably undress, but it took distraction conversation for Annabeth to bring herself to unclothe without ultimately being consumed by fear. " Don't get me wrong, I'm relieved beyond end that you're awake," - At this point she began taking off her shorts- "But how exactly are you awake? You have to be exhausted physically and mentally, plus you've only had but 5 hours of sleep." With courage, Annabeth progressed to removing her undergarments. "Well you're right, i am exhausted," Percy said removing the last bit of clothes on him "But when you got up, it's like my body knew you weren't there, and I couldn't go back to sleep no matter how long I laid there with my eyes closed desperately trying, and trust, me I was. I figured I had to shower sometime today and if I couldn't sleep I might as well do it now while I had your help...you know, it's hard to be angry with you when you look so incredibly beautiful." Annabeth felt every part of her growing redder by the second, and the feeling in the bottom of her stomach only grew. She smiled, but spoke with actions, not words, by grabbing Percy's hand and leading him to the shower.

Surprisingly no tears were shed, but rather the opposite. They laughed, danced, and held one another, tired and empty, needing each other more than ever. Percy took Annabeth in his arms once more, running his fingers through her hair and placing his hands on her shoulders. "You know, I do love you; even if I tried not to I couldn't." It was at this point Annabeth took Percy's hands off her shoulder's and laced them within hers. "You do know, I love you too," Annabeth said placing a kiss on Percy's purple knuckles. "And even if I do things I regrettably can't explain I still love you unconditionally." Percy removed his hands from Annabeth's grip and placed them around her once more, further embracing the blissful moment they shared. Once seconds had passed, Annabeth returned to her original task of helping Percy clean himself up. As Annabeth ran her fingers through Percy's hair to get the last of the conditioner out, she felt him sway back and forth unconsciously under her hands, and his eyes began to grow heavy. "Percy?" Annabeth questioned. Percy hummed a slight "Hmm?" As his eyes continued to weigh down with the seconds passing. "Stay awake, I'm almost done I promise." she cooed now brushing off any remains of soap. "Okay." Percy murmured in what sounded like a dazed state of hypnosis. Annabeth reached behind Percy and turned the water off, feeling the effects of the absence of warmth immediately. Once she had both Percy and herself wrapped in a towel, Annabeth lead her green eyed boy back to the bed he once laid in and sat next to him, hand in hand, until he was able to sleep. After Percy had finally let his eyes rest, Annabeth glanced at the clock: 7:47 A.M. With all the remaining strength she had in her, she stood to dress.

The sun had begun to rise, not fully adjusted in its place above the ground, but just tall enough to peek above the one hill camp half blood held. The grass breathed in the glow held on its tips by the morning dew drops, releasing a smell of crisp nostalgia into the air. The left side of the big house was aglow from the rising yellow flash in the east, the chairs outside swaying back and forth from the light south wind. Annabeth opened the door with ease and found a note on the table next to a clipboard and pen. Left to restring bow's before morning practice started, Chiron. Annabeth took the pen and clipboard in hand and started on, wistfully heading towards the first cabin on the list: Jason's. Within about 3 minutes of walking, she reached her destination. Annabeth once more felt a sinking feeling in the bottom of her stomach, but not the same as she had with Percy twenty minutes ago, a new feeling arose. A feeling of regret, heartache, bitterness, and uneasiness. The cabin doors didn't lock, but it was usually in regards to courtesy campers didn't invite themselves into others cabins. So Annabeth knocked lightly three times, each bringing a new feeling. Remorse? Excitement? Disappointment? She felt so many things at once she couldn't distinguish one from another. After about fifteen seconds of waiting, She gathered all the courage she possessed and opened the door, " Cabin Inspections," But when she walked in Jason was in the same state Percy was when Annabeth woke for the first time. Jason's jaw was purple, and his knuckles matching. His shirt tarnished with dirt and blood stains, along with his eye a notable shade of maroon. "Jason I'm h-" When Annabeth spoke louder the second time, Jason awoke with a start, almost falling off the bed in his surprised state. "Here for cabin inspections," Annabeth said finishing her sentence, avoiding eye contact and starting her job. Jason's room in its current state was about the furthest thing from clean as you could get, with dirty clothes in every corner, papers everywhere but the trash, and shoes thrown everywhere. The room was filled with uncomfortable silence until Annabeth spoke once more, "Well..you really outdid yourself this time. The cabin looks amazing I don't know how you even got it this cl-" "cut the shit Annabeth," Jason said sitting up, momentarily resting his face in his hands, then standing up. "Don't try and pin this on me as if it was my fault, Your boyfriend was the one who couldn't control his emotions-" But before Jason could finish, he was interrupted. "Gods you're such an asshole, Jason," Annabeth began reading from the list so she could leave as soon as possible as to avoid an argument. "One: Beds made? No." Jason scoffed, "So now you're going to play the 'You're such an asshole!' card," he said as to mock Annabeth, " just because I'm now 'dating' piper? Aren't you the one who not to long ago came storming into my room screaming 'How could you do this to piper?' What's-"

"Two: Organized bookshelf, or in order to an extent? No."

"-so different now? Because we had sex a few times? For someone who's so intelligent, can you not see how selfish and biased you're being? You think now that you're in good terms with Percy I would sit here and wait for you? So that you could have both of us and get everything you want, is that it?"

"Three: absence of materi- Oh so now it's "just because we had sex a few times." It's no longer "please don't go Annabeth." Or "you look so beautiful Annabeth." You act as if I didn't mean anything; the least I ever did for you is say I was going to tell Percy before I did, and you can't even tell me you're going to date my best friend again? Yes, I am angry about you dating Piper because I couldn't have had a warning? And yes, I did come "storming" into your room angry because I was upset you broke her heart without reason, but then everything happened and things became so much more complicated than they were before. This was never about me getting what I wanted! You think I came in here and wanted to ruin my relationship with my boyfriend and my best friend? You think I came in here wanting to have sex with you?"

"Yes, of course, I'm so sorry I didn't tell you I decided to date piper again, my humble apologies. I'll make sure to from now on write you all my activities, would you like correspondence sen-"

Annabeth was now fuming, enraged at the audacity Jason had. Before he could finish his sentence she smiled, a brilliant plan had now filled her mind,"You know, you're right Jason," Annabeth spoke softly,setting the clipboard down on the desk next to her. " I shouldn't care what you do. I've been inconsiderately brash and reckless, and haven't even been considerate of how you feel." Annabeth began making strides towards Jason and when she stood before him, wrapped her Arm's around his waist, pulling him closer, she leaned her head back and connected their lips. Jason was overwhelmed with confusion, they had gone from arguing to kissing in a matter of less than 10 seconds. "Well," Jason said as Annabeth worked her way up and down his jaw, leaving no skin untouched or neglected. "I'm glad to see you understand what I've been saying this whole time." Annabeth continued to smile and connected their lips once more, "mmhm." She replied, giving silent agreeance. "I think we should get you cleaned up," Annabeth spoke, sliding her hands up Jason's shirt, feeling the body she once knew so well.

Again the cycle repeated of undressing, warm air filling the room, and unexplainable feelings. Annabeth took Jason's hand, pulling him behind her into the tepid water and connected their lips again. He took the first opportunity possible and ran his hands up and down Annabeth's body, exploring every piece of skin he had left untouched for so long and eventually found himself entangled in her legs. It seemed it was now Jason, this time, who was left breathless and incoherent, unable to catch his breath and keep up with the rapid pace Annabeth was moving. She began by trailing her nails up and down his back, and moved her lips from Jason's mouth to his jaw, purring lightly. Taking matters into his own hands, Jason moved one of his hands from under Annabeth to her clit and began rubbing it slowly between his thumb and forefinger. Annabeth's head tilted back and she sighed a moan, eyes closed and lips parted. Yes, it was true she did dislike Jason very much, and yes it was true that he was one of the biggest jerks she knew, but he knew her body better than anyone else, and she hated him for it. Involuntarily, Annabeth began to thrust her hips forward to the rhythm of Jason's hand and was soon moaning his name in agony. "Jason, please." Annabeth begged, tightening her grip on his shoulders. Jason's face flooded with the same smirk that filled the room when he knew he got what he wanted, and increased the friction of his fingers slightly. It didn't take too long before Jason was thrusting in Annabeth, and their moans one synchronized sound.

Though her eyes fluttered with lust and her hands shook, there was a slight difference in the way she said his name, and her heart didn't quite beat the same it once did. Given any other time, Annabeth would have been almost not able to breathe, the rush of her instincts telling her everything was wrong and the way Jason said her name would have been enough to have melted her. But though Jason was smart, he did not realize this was an act of war, for the ability Annabeth once had to feel for him was buried under the hate and loathing caused by the look of pain in Percy's eyes.

"Gods you know you're beautiful, you drive me so insane sometimes I don't know what to do." Jason said admiring Annabeth from his still messy bed. "I know," Annabeth replied grabbing her clipboard, "But you should really clean your room, just because you're cute doesn't mean I'm going to pass you." Jason signed shifting his position, "You're off so soon?" Annabeth scoffed almost immediately, "yes? Just because we had sex a few times doesn't mean anything," she said as to mock Jason, "besides, I still have other cabins to inspect." Jason let out a slight "Mmmhm." but dropped the subject fairly quickly. When Annabeth left the cabin she smiled and turned to Piper's cabin.

It was a well thought out plan, but that was not to say it would go well. Before she could get her third knock in Piper was at the door smiling, "Come in!" And Annabeth did just that. "Oh Piper, I already knew your cabin would look great, but I came to talk about something else." At these words, Piper's reaction turned from smiling to confusion, but Annabeth reassured her quickly. "Oh, no nothing bad of course. You see, I was just at Jason's cabin because you know it's first on the list, and he was asleep so I had to let myself in. well, he kept going on in his sleep about you and saying "you can't tell Piper! It's a surprise!" and so-" But before Annabeth had a chance to speak Piper interrupted angrily.

"What? He knows I hate surprises! I'm sorry to cut you off Anna I just need to go talk to him before he does anything else. That's so annoying, I'll talk to you later, have fun with the cabin inspections though!"

"Pip-"

"Sorry i have canoeing soon after this so this is my only time to talk-"

"I-"

"See you soon, love you!"

And with that Piper walked out the door. Annabeth smiled, for it seemed her pawns were moving in the right direction.