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Rue's POV

Oh yeah, me and sun boy, totally even. After all, I did hit him in a rather uncomfortable place… he deserved it. Jake and I strolled in the woods after that, his fingers entwining in mine. We passed a few nymphs, and they giggled at us before running off. Some even sprinkled a few flower petals over our heads before leaving, making a colorful rain sprinkle down over our heads.

"I love you," Jake kept saying quietly, at different random moments. I smiled; who knew that one phrase could make me so happy?

"Sun boy…" I squeaked, twirling a curl of my hair with my finger, "where are we going?"

"Hm… I don't know, just as long as its with you I'm happy." Oh he was good. "Rue I love you."

"Are you going to keep saying that? You sound like a broken record."

"But I love you." He embraced me, wrapping his arms around my waist, burying his head in my hair. "Mm, you smell good."

"Hey, you didn't taste me this time," I laughed. Jake looked around furtively. I spun to face him. "What are you doing now Jake?"

"Making sure nothing will interrupt me." Then he leaned forward, pulling me close. His eyes closed, and I could feel his hot minty breath mix with mine. My eyes fluttered shut. Should I pull out of this? What if I'm not a good kisser, or what if… gasp… my breath stinks? Nothing is less attractive than disgusting breath. Jake's soft warm lips pressed lightly against mine, so soft they seemed to pass like a whisper. I brushed my hands through his silky black hair; he gave a small moan of pleasure before kissing me again.

So worth the wait. So worth it.

"Ugh Jake? Is that you? Gods did we win I just woke up on the—" Shin stopped dead in his tracks as he stumbled over, rubbing his head. "Aw man do I really have to watch you make out with a piece of Hermes scum? Go wash out your mouth!"

"Go away," Jake growled, kissing me again and making me grin. "Don't ruin this for me."

Shin walked away, disgusted. I smiled, kissing him again, letting his sweet lips brush against mine so gently, they left me wanting more.

Jake's POV

Best. Night. Ever. Hands down, best time of my life, kissing Rue. Even though Shin sort of ruined the moment, I still enjoyed it. Rue had tasted like peach Chap Stick… interesting yet yummy.

"So you figure out the letters yet?" I asked her, walking with one hand on her petite waist as we headed back to camp.

Rue flashed her brilliant grin. "I think so."

"What'd they say?"

She had all the letters written on her left arm, so she held it up to read it. "'WILL YOU GO OUT WITH ME?'" I plucked a honeysuckle from a bush we were passing and handed it to her.

"So, will ya?" I sounded so desperate… but I don't care; it's worth it if I get Rue.

"Mm, I think so." She pinched the base of the flower and pulled out the filaments, sucking up the single drop of sweet honey that threatened to fall to the ground. "On one condition."

"Anything!" Wow... I am really desperate.

She smiled and took hold of my hand. "You have to IM me when I'm gone."

"Oh. I was gonna do that anyway." We walked out of the forest, heading into a deserted commons area. "Where is everyone?"

Rue glanced around furtively. "Don't know. Maybe at the campfire?"

"Maybe. Let's go." We stalked around the camp with silent steps, finding no one on our way to the bon fire. Finally we arrived at the Greek amphitheatre. The fire was roaring high into the night sky, and campers were cheering and goofing off in the stands.

"Guess I'll see you later," Rue said, taking a step back.

"Yeah," I said, "love you."

She snickered. "Maybe I love you. Maybe." I couldn't help but smile. As she climbed up the stone steps, I admired her before joining my own siblings on the lower tier. Will Solace winked at me as he sang in front of fire, and even Shin clapped me on the back a little enthusiastically.

"You ask her?" Anne whispered to me as she scooted to my side.

"Maybe," I replied, wrapping one arm around my sister's small shoulders. "You know, not every relationship has to happen within fifteen minutes." She blushed; her relationship with Leo had happened literally overnight. I couldn't hear whatever Anne said next; Will had everyone singing the demigod version of Koom-bye-yah.

Koom-bye-yah my Zeus, koom-bye-yah.

"And now," Will continued as the noise died down, "I think Jake wants to give everyone a little song!"

My eyes widened. "No I don't!" I shouted, but Grant and Shin were already shoving me forward. "Stop it guys! Quit it! I'm not going to do it!"

Will patted my back before rushing to sit down. Then it was just me standing in front of the eighty other campers… petrified by fear. Of course now everyone was silent. "Start singing Jake!" someone yelled. Shin pressed the play button on our little boom box, a CD spinning inside that was full of sing along instrumental versions of songs. Instantly I recognized the chords, and my eyes fluttered to one person in the crowd: my girlfriend. I feel so cool saying that.

I recognized the chords… the lyrics started to float through my head. Well, I wouldn't have any regrets if I did this… And Rue was giving me a wave of encouragement…

"'Check yes Juliet

Are you with me?

Rain is falling down on the sidewalk

I won't go until you come outside.'"

Wow, that was actually… decent.

"'Check yes Juliet

Kill the limbo

I'll keep tossing rocks at your window

There's no turning back for us tonight.'"

Chorus… wait, and people are starting to… dance? This isn't going so bad… enjoy it Jake. Voice I order you not to crack.

"'Lace up your shoes

Ay Oh Ay Ohhh

Here's how we do:

Run baby run

Don't ever look back.

They'll tear us apart

If you give them the chance.

Don't sell your heart

Don't say we're not meant to be.

Forever will be

You and me.'"

Rue's POV

My boyfriend, wow that was amazing to think, was actually singing, singing! What is this madness? And a plus, Jake was good, like, fantastically amazing good! Connor reached out for my hand and we started to dance like idiots. The Hermes cabin isn't known for their dance moves; when all of us started moving our feet we looked more like we were having seizures than dancing.

By the time Jake came to the chorus again, every one was up and jiving. Travis started doing the funky chicken, Leo started the shopping cart, and even Chiron was performing an awkward version of the Macarena.

"Encore!" I screamed once Jake had finished. "Encore!" The whole Hermes cabin started to root and holler, but Jake just shook his head and headed back to his family, face bright red.

"Wow he was pretty good," Travis and Connor chuckled as we all sat back in our seats.

"Are you kidding?" I scoffed. "My boyfriend was amazing!" Then I clamped a hand over my mouth. I had said too much.

Travis and Connor's heads whipped over to me, and their mouths drew up into little smirks. "Boyfriend huh?" Travis said, slowly rising to his feet.

"Travis, don't, please!" I pleaded. His brother rose with him and they both cupped their hands around their mouths. I buried my face in my hands.

"Rue has a boyfriend!" they shouted as loud as they could. "Rue has a boyfriend!"

The Aphrodite cabin was buzzing. "Who is it?" one of them yelled.

"Jake!"

I could feel my face growing hot underneath my hands. Why did they have to shout that out? Gods I'm so embarrassed. "Her? Jake, you choose her? Gods just look at her! She's too embarrassed to even look at you!" Drew cajoled from my right. My head snapped up, embarrassment replaced by fury.

"What did you just say?" I growled, standing up slowly.

"I'm saying Jake deserves better than," the daughter of Aphrodite looked me up and down, "this."

"That's it. Come here you little witch!" I charged over to the head counselor, slamming into her with all my might. We rolled down a few tiers before I managed to get on top of her, punching her face with one fist. She shrieked and clawed at me with her long vicious nails.

"Get off of me you psycho!" she cried.

"Take your smart aleck comments somewhere else then you hooker!" I retorted, trying to yank out her fake hair extensions before getting pulled off of the girl.

"Rue, stop it!" Jake demanded, throwing me back. I lunged at her again yet he held on tight, dragging me a few good feet away. "Hey, hey, quit it!"

"Let me at her!" I hissed, futilely attempting to rip Jake's arms from me. A few other campers were keeping back Drew. "She's weak, a spineless coward! I'll crush her!"

Clarisse came up, yanking me close by my shirt collars. "She's not worth it," she told me fiercely. "Get away from here. She's not worth the fight." Jake spun me around so I was facing him.

"Rue listen to her. She has a point." I rolled my eyes. "Rue." Jake gripped my arms firmly. "Please. I don't want to see you fight, or her get hurt. You'll kill her."

"She deserves it!" I yelled.

"Yeah, she very well does," my boyfriend continued, smiling. "But be the better person." I relaxed, knowing he was right. "Hey Rue?" I peered up. "I love you."

I grinned, letting his sweet lips press against mine gently. Mm… he smelled like sunshine and cold wind… delicious. "I love you too." He wrapped one arm around my waist and we sauntered off, leaving the chaotic scene behind.

Jake's POV

Rue's last days at camp we were inseparable. Now I was accompanying her to the edge of the border along with a few other people: Clarisse, Anne, Charlie, and Aaron.

My girl was dressed in her running gear: shorts, Messenger shirt, Ace bandages along her shins, and her winged shoes. A red track bag hung off her shoulders by black strings.

"Be careful out there," Clarisse said. "You still may be a punk and all, but you're pretty chill."

"Thanks Clarisse. Tell Chris I said bye."

"Will do runt, will do." With a final half hearted punch to Rue's shoulder, Clarisse trotted off with Anne, who also had said her good bye. Rue hugged Charlie and Aaron.

"I'll miss you guys," she said to them. "And I'll give your people your blueprints Aaron."

"Thanks Rue. You know, you might turn out to be one cool sister," Aaron twirled on his heel and marched back to camp.

"Make sure you treat Carter well Charlie or I'll be on your case like a fat man on pizza." Charlie blushed but nodded, leaving. Then it was just me and her. I wrapped her in my arms.

"I don't want you to go," I began, tears stinging my eyes.

"You'll IM me. I'll be back before you know it." She wiped a stray tear from her chin. "Stop this. You're making me cry."

"I always do screw up with you."

"And I love you all the more because of it."

I leaned down to my girl and kissed her sweet candy lips, putting a hand on the back of her head, forcing the touch to last just a bit longer.

"Goodbye Jake," she sighed, taking a few steps back. "I love you, I'll think about you every minute."

"I love you too. Now run off Messenger Girl. And don't go eloping with some other guy while you're away."

"If I do they won't be as hot as you." I raised my eyebrows and gave a small chuckle. Rue took off at a sprint, leaving me alone in the woods, watching the distance between us lengthen. A mile and a half away, she turned back, small as an ant, and jumped up and down, waving her arms at me. I waved back, probably looking like an idiot, but I didn't care. Even after Rue was well out of sight, I stayed exactly where I was, hoping she would turn back and come running into my arms. But she didn't, and I was left waiting, alone. When the sun was so low that it kissed the horizon, I whispered so quietly I was sure no one but me had heard.

"I love you dear. Forever."

And so ends the dramatic tale of our hero and heroine… for now. Told you to savor this one ha ha! I might write a sequel, not too sure. Thank you to all my awesome readers, especially Diamondsgirl101 and Percylover008 for their devoted reviews! Thanks again, and love all of you guys!

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