*I'm so sorry it toke so long for me to write this, I'm going to try and write more often. Also, don't worry about Apollo, he will be here soon. I have made a twitter for my fan fiction profile, my username is loveroffanfic, follow to know about my writing habits*

Capture the flag was postponed to next week, since Ares was having another family feud. Chiron decide if they couldn't figure things out by then, they would still go on with the game. During that week, Steven, Morgan, Ryan and Nicole had a great time together. Ryan and Nicole especially got closer, spending all their time together. Nicole could tell she liked him, but was very nervous, since she had never had a boyfriend, and Ryan seemed so mature. She was also nervous by how fast this feeling toke over. The one other time she had liked someone, it toke 3 years of friendship, but then as soon as she realized he got a girlfriend. That was a year ago, and they were still together. She became happy for them over time though. Finally, the week past, and it was time to play.

Nicole and Ryan were all suited up, in red armor, alongside Apollo, Hephaestus and Athena as the leaders. Lucky Aphrodite was on the blue team. They knew how to play, but they didn't know if they were ready to. The 2 seemed very nervous, especially since they didn't know what skills they had, like the other kids who knew their Godly parent.

I'm so nervous, I'm really worried I'm going to get hurt….at least Ryan already has some muscle and height, I have nothing….Nicole thought. All of a sudden, there was a loud noise and everyone started to run into the woods. Crap thought Nicole. I completely missed what he said. Nicole ran after everyone.

Her group eventually came to a stop in a small clearing in the woods.

"Ok, here is the plan. Morgan, you and….." some kid from Athena started to say. Nicole was then informed she would stay behind with Ryan and some others, since they have never played before. Nicole was grateful she didn't have to do much. She went over to Ryan, who was against a tree, along with Steven.

"So, see, we make a plan, have a few battles and such, and steal a flag. Not much to it." Steven said.

"Easy for you to say, you've been doing this, we just started!" Nicole said. "But, at least we can just watch and learn."

"Yeah, I was pretty nervous." Ryan said.

"Really, you don't seem like the kind of person that gets nervous." Nicole remarked, with a smile. She was glad she wasn't the only one who felt like she did.

"Well, I mean, if it were just against you and me, I would feel a lot better…" Ryan laughed as he spoke, and Nicole joined in.

"Well, I'll be over here if you guys need me, I don't really feel like being in the middle of you 2 right now." Steven walked away after speaking.

"There he goes again. I'm pretty sure in a week's time, him and his sister are going to have this whole place thing we are together." Nicole said

"Wow that seems a little out of character for you. And, I mean, do you really think it would be a bad thing if people did start thinking…." Ryan was cut off by a loud howl coming from the front lines. The red team had won what seemed to be an easy victory. The Ares cabin was still in the middle of their fight.

Everyone in the red team ran to their victors and carried them out of the forest. They had a huge bonfire on the beach, only the red team where allowed to join.

"Hey, you know what would be a great idea? If we went swimming in the water!" Morgan yelled.

"That sounds great!" Nicole said, and Steven and Ryan joined them, along with some other victors. They all went in in their clothes, something Nicole had never done before. The water was cool, and nearly black from above the water.

"Why do we see who can hold their breath the longest?" Steven mischievously said.

"Sure" they all said, and then went under. Under the water, you could see about 3 feet ahead of you, so the 4 of them stayed close. Morgan was the first up, then Steven, leaving just Nicole and Ryan. Ryan smiled, and looked at Nicole, with softness in his eyes. Nicole blushed under his stare, with also with a smile on her face. Ryan moved in closer to her, grabbed the back of her head, and pressed his lips against hers.

OMG, what is happening? Nicole thought. Is he…is he kissing me?! She then closed her eyes, just like Ryan had. When they broke, Ryan smiled and swam up, and Nicole shortly followed. When she came up she thought, It seems the flag wasn't the only thing captured today, as she touched her lips. Ryan was out of the water, and the siblings congratulated her. Steven and Morgan went over to some other campers and played a game, while Nicole got out. She saw Ryan standing by the fire alone, everyone else got into the water after them. She walked over, not sure what to say.

"So, the fire feels nice, huh?" Nicole said completely avoiding looking at him.

"I like you. I know I just met you, and all, but I do. I'm sorry if that was too sudden though."

Nicole looked over at him. He was so good looking, especially with water dripping down his hair and in front of his eyes.

"Um, I thought the, ah, kiss, was, well, nice. I have already told you, but I have never kissed before, and that was the perfect first kiss, under the water like that. I'm very nervous about this though, I'm not sure what to do now." Nicole was blushing very hard now, but was glad to have said those things.

Ryan just laughed, with the same look in his eyes as in the water.

"Well, let me help you at then. Come here." He extended his arms and motioned for Nicole to come over. She did, and he wrapped his arms around her. He felt so warm, even after just coming out of the water. His hand slid under her chin, lifted her head up, and leaned over a kissed her. Nicole was ready this time, and kissed back.

Wow, so it seems this summer is full of firsts for me. Nicole happily thought.