Brought to you from Hawaii. Mahalo for reviewing. :)

Summary: Who wouldn't choose to go on a vacation rather than fight a losing battle and fulfill a prophecy that says you're supposed to die? Percy/Rachel, AU from TLO where Percy actually goes with Rachel and her family to the Carribbean.


49. vacation.

He doesn't feel like Percy Jackson.

Cerulean waves, foaming. Cream-white sand that sticks to his feet. Rachel smiles big, says, "I'm glad you came," and reapplies suntan lotion to her nose.

He lets himself kiss her—she smells like fresh sunscreen—and doesn't let himself feel like a coward.