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Zoey's pov

Oh my goddess. My cheeks were bright pink as all the giggling girls in the hallway walked away. Most of them were eyeing Stark which caused my anger to flare.

"Stark! I cannot believe we didn't shut the door!" I said while slapping my forehead with my hand.

"Hey, we should have sold tickets! We could have gotten so much money!" Stark grumbled as I took my other hand and decided to use it to slap him to. He grinned at me.

"Love birds! Hello!" Aphrodite came in and waving her hands in front of our faces.

"What can we do for you oh annoying one?" Stark questioned with a smirk as Aphrodite glared at him.

"Oh, I don't know I just heard girls down the halls whispering about the 'uber hot Stark' and how his abs where 'a way to save the world' or whatever and decided I should tell Zoey that Stark might already be cheating on her, when, bam! Here you are!" Aphrodite sneered as I frowned.

"They were talking about him! And looking at his yummy-ness! Only I get that permission!" I said half annoyed and half joking.

Stark chuckled as Aphrodite fake gagged.

"Don't worry honey only you get my permission to do whatever you like to me." Stark laughed again wrapping an arm around me and pulling me towards him so I was shamushed against his side. Placing a kiss on my forehead he then brushed my bangs back and started playing with my hair.

Distracting.

"Okay, well since you two seem uhh, busy I'll see you guys later." Aphrodite tripped over her words nervously which was unusual for her, but she probably felt weird watching Stark and I.

"Bye!" We chorused as she walked out thankfully shutting the door behind her. As soon as she left something changed in Stark. His look of contemplation changed to one of seriousness.

"What is it?" I asked. He let go of me before his eyes met mine.

I gasped as he got down on one knee in front of me.

"Stark were not, I mean…we just met yesterday…I'm not ready for marriage!" I outburst close to tears. I didn't want him to hate me forever but I wasn't even eighteen yet! To my surprise he laughed which made me start bawling.

"How is this funny!" I cried.

"Shh, I'm not asking you to marry me. I'll ask that when we're older." He smiled a twinkle in his eye as he reached and arm up, his fingers wiping my tears. I laughed quietly as he grabbed my hand and with his fisted it above his heart.

"Okay, so I know I'm technically not supposed to do this because well were both not changed. But see, your important enough that even the warriors call you priestess. As for me, I already see myself as a warrior. So, now I'm rambling-" I cut him off by getting off the bed, my hand still confined with his. Kneeling in front off him I kissed him shortly and he smiled under my lips. Warm brown met hazel and we pulled apart together. Taking a deep breath Stark continued, a smile now gracing his features.

"Zoey Redbird I pledge myself in your service as your warrior until the day I die, do you accept my pledge my lady?" He asked as I gasped in shock as my heart beat furiously. Because of where my hand was I could feel Stark's heartbeat and it matched mine perfectly.

"Stark you do know what your doing, don't you?"

"Yes, and I'm willing to protect you forever, because lets face it you need protecting. I'll do everything I can to make sure nothing ever hurts you again." Stark whispered the last part, his eyes a pair of melting chocolates.

"Then," I listened to what my gut was telling me to do-Nyx's words to me," then James Stark I accept your pledge and to serve me is to serve our Goddess Nyx so I bind you to both our service." I felt tears make more tracks down my cheeks. Stark smiled so wide in joy and happiness that I smiled in return when he suddenly clutched his stomach and cried out in pain. He crumpled in on himself as I screamed.

"Stark! Stark!" I cried as he moaned. I called spirit to me and asked it to go to him. It complied and suddenly he breathed out loudly in one big whoosh. He sat up, his pain obviously gone now as I gasped again.

"Stark!" I elated as my fingers fluttered down his forehead and on his cheeks.

He smiled big again like before looking very much like a kid on Christmas.

"I've changed haven't I?" He questioned sounding so happy.

"Yes!" I squealed at him and then tackled him kissing all over his newly marked face. We were both laughing and crying in elation. On his face there were twin arrows both pointing toward his mark. Both were a the normal sapphire blue and somehow made him more gorgeous even more defining his great features.

We kissed for a long time, and he would wipe my tears away gently ever time we broke away for air. After a little while we both stood up together. Grabbing my hand after wiping away the rest of our tears, his forcefully, we started going for the door.

Just as we were about to go I remembered something.

"Stark you're gonna have to leave now." I started crying softly again, realizing that I was only going to get to be with him for a little bit longer.

"Zoey, hey," He, yet again, wiped my tears. "I can't leave. For two reasons actually." He smiled at me and I looked at him, knowing confusion would be on my features.

"Why not?" I asked quietly.

"One I'm your warrior, remember?" He said and I smiled and it was almost as if a light bulb went on in my head. "Second, Zoey, I couldn't leave you if I tried. I love you." Stark mumbled the last part.

In answer I kissed him.