Percy PoV

Crap.

I removed my arms from Around Artemis and gave Apollo a weak smile.

Next thing I knew, Apollo was dragging me into another room, slamming the door behind him.

"If you hurt her-" Apollo began.

I cut him off. "I will dive headfirst into the Grand Canyon."

"There's a river at the bottom," The god grunted.

"Headfirst into Tartarus," I corrected.

Apollo grunted again, releasing me from his grasp.

His whole demeanour changed, becoming bright and smiley.

"Good man," Apollo clapped my back. "She needs someone to help her loosen up."

We stepped back out to the main area to find Artemis playing with Oliver.

"What is that?" Apollo asked, pointing at the creature.

Oliver raised a paw/flipper.

"This is Oliver the Otter. He's saying hi," I explained, sitting down next to Artemis.

Artemis kissed my cheek, and Oliver crawled into my lap.

Apollo left, and Artemis snuggled into my chest.

Of course, a few minutes later, my dad told me he had located the otter's pack.

I sighed, picking up the animal. "What's wrong?" Artemis asked.

"Dad says he found Oliver's family," I replied. "They're in a freshwater lake."

Artemis nodded, kissing my cheek. "Alright, let's go."

We appeared at the lake, finding a group of otters swimming around.

Artemis gave the little guy a rub on the head before setting him down.

I kissed her cheek, watching the smile form on her face as he swam off to be with his family.

My girlfriend looked back over at me. "What?"

"You're being cute," I responded, kissing her cheek.

"Am I not usually cute?" Artemis

interrogated.

"It's not what you would think," I replied smoothly. "You always look beautiful. Depending on your demeanour, you could be cute, sexy, and probably a number of other things that I can't think of at the moment."

In response to this, Artemis grabbed my face and kissed me.

I obediently kissed Artemis back, holding her. "What's that for?"

Artemis thought for a moment. "I liked what you said. And because you're a good kisser."

Someone cleared her throat from behind us.

Athena clapped her hands together. "Well, before you two go back to making out, I would like to remind Artemis that it is Mortality day tomorrow."

Artemis sighed, and I looked at her in confusion.

Athena explained how the Olympians would become mortal, allowed to live as though a mortal for one twenty four hour period a year. No powers, no oaths, nothing.

Of course, this was just a time in which minor gods and goddesses could exact revenge upon the Olympians.

I nodded, kissing my girlfriend's cheek. "So, what're we doing?"

Artemis grabbed my hand, and we appeared back at the Pad.

A few changes had been made to it.

I smiled as she flopped down on the bed, curling up under the blanket.

"You just wanna cuddle right now?" I guessed.

Artemis nodded, sitting up.

I kicked my shoes off and curled up next to my girlfriend, kissing her temple.

"We can stay here, right." The goddess asked.

I pecked her forehead, holding her close. "We can stay as long as you want."

Artemis pecked my lips, nuzzling into my chest. "Food?"

I smiled, carrying her over to the couch.

She slipped on my hoodie, kissing my cheek before I slipped away to grab some pizza.

After we demolished the thing, we got ready for bed.

Artemis made me lay face down on the bed while she changed.

I felt a little nibble on my ear and chuckled, sitting back up.

I saw her, and my mouth dropped wide open.

She was wearing one of my shirts, far too large for her. Her shoulder was exposed, the shirt crooked.

And then there were the boxers. She was wearing my boxers, and they hung loosely around her hips, below her slim waist, part of her smooth skin exposed for my benefit.

Artemis sat down in my lap, staring at me seductively as she bit her lip.

"Uhhhhhh," I mumbled, unable to take my eyes off her.

"Something wrong?" Artemis whispered against my lips.

I took a deep breath, fighting to keep myself in check.

"Are you trying to seduce me, Artemis?" I asked huskily.

She smiled seductively at me again.

Then she bucked her hips, pressing up against me.

lt didn't help that she did nothing to hide her moan.

I buried my face in her neck, groaning quietly.

"Are you trying to lose your virginity?" I asked.

"Why would you ask that?" Artemis teased.

"Because with your actions, by the end of the night I'll have taken it," l replied.

Artemis gasped when I rolled, pinning her below me.

I pressed my lips to hers, and so began a long battle for dominance.

I pulled away, and her breathing was heavy.

"If I wanted my virginity taken, I'm sure any of the gods would be very willing to oblige," Artemis panted. "Or even the male campers."

I growled possessively.

"Or I could just seduce you," she purred, her hand slipping under my shirt.

I groaned, grabbing her wrists. "I do not doubt that you could, but you wouldn't need to seduce me to make me sleep with you."

Artemis pulled me in for a long kiss, her arms going around my neck.

She pulled away, resting her forehead against mine.

"Percy," Artemis murmured. "I think I'm in love with you."

I gave a great big smile, pecking her lips. "I think so too."

Artemis blushed lightly, nuzzling into my chest.

My girlfriend slipped on one of my hoodies, snuggling close.

As I fell asleep, Artemis pecked my cheek, drawing close as possible.

I began to hyperventilate. The mud-like substance was sucking me deeper and deeper into the Earth. It was up to my ears, and I could barely breathe. I had given up screaming for help, conserving my breath.

I shot up, out of bed, and stumbled to the bathroom, gasping for breath.

I stripped down to my boxers, breathing heavily as I splashed water over my face.

I turned on the lights, seeing myself in the mirror.

There was a pattering of feet, and I heard my girlfriend's soft voice from the door.