A/N- I got a lot of comments from people saying I'd rushed the chapter, so I went through it and realized that I had indeed rushed it. So I wrote it again. Review and tell me if the change is satisfactory or if you want the old version back.

Sadie pov

Percy leaned in and closed the distance between our lips. My breath hitched. I couldn't think. I felt like my insides were melting. Is it normal to feel like that?

For a moment I was static. Then slowly, unthinking, I raised my hands and wrapped them around his neck and returned the kiss. When we withdrew, I was still in shock that THAT had just happened. I kissed Percy Jackson. No, Percy Jackson kissed ME.

I stared at him. "Percy..." I started.

"Ok, I know that must have been awkward for you. I'm sorry, Sadie, it's just...I..." He faltered. Why was he apologizing?

"Percy, why are you apologizing? I'm glad that happened." I said. He blinked.

"Seriously? Cause I thought, maybe, I thought that you...I mean...you might not feel...feel the same."He said.

"What are you trying to say? What do you feel for me, Percy?" I asked.

Percy stood up and ran his hand through his already messy hair, a gesture which I always found hot. He looked at me for a minute or so, with a conflicted expression on his face. Then he slumped his shoulders and sighed.

"Nothing. Just, forget that happened." He said, turning around, so I could only stare at his back in confusion. I stood up abruptly. I couldn't help it anymore.

"Forget it happened? Forget what happened? The fact that we met? Or the fact that we kissed? Or the fact that you have some kind of feelings for me but ignore them because I'm not good enough for you?" I said. I know that was mean and totally not meant for a sweetheart like Percy, but what else was I supposed to think?

Percy turned to face me and his eyes widened in something that looked like horror. "Oh, gods no. Sadie, it's not because you're not good enough for me, it's because I'm not good enough for you." Percy said.

"How can you even say that? Percy, you're amazing! You're perfect." I said.

"No. No I'm not. I'm stupid, dangerous and reckless and my recklessness has almost gotten people killed. It's probably because of my recklessness that Anna-" His voice wavered toward the end and his expression showed devastation. Then he straightened up, composing himself. "Anyway, I don't repeat that mistake again. I can't risk your life. Not at any cost."

I honestly had no idea how being with Percy could be life threatening in any way. He just saved my sorry butt from drowning a few hours ago, and me being a magician couldn't even do anything to save myself. I owed him my life.

"Percy, if seeing a lot of deaths means you don't deserve to live a happy life, then the same goes for me. I haven't had a very easy life myself. I lost my mom when I was just a kid. And then...so many of my friends. There's so much about my life that you don't know. When you came into my life it seemed so much brighter. You don't realize what you are to me." I said.

"I'm sorry. I knew about your mom but about your friends I wasn't aware of." He said, looking down.

"They weren't that close. I'd met some of them just before they died." I said.

"Oh." Was all he said. We stood in silence for a while. Then I took in a deep breath.

"I'll ask you one more time. What do you feel for me? At least let's clear it between us. Something or nothing." I said.

He looked at me. Slowly his saddened expression changed to a small smile. "You're cute when you're stubborn." He said. I tried hard not to blush and just stared at him expectantly. When he realized I was still waiting for an answer, he sighed.

Then he walked closer to me and took my hand in his. "Don't freak out, but...I love you. I realized that a few days ago. I didn't tell you because...of certain reasons. I didn't know what you'd think and I didn't want to lose you as a friend too. I didn't want to put you in danger on any kind of trouble. So I kept it to myself." He said.

I'm usually a strong person emotionally, but this was just overwhelming. I cried, while Percy stared at me with his cute confused expression.

"Oh Percy, you idiot! I've been in love with you ever since I bumped into you on the first day." Only when I said that, did I realize it was true. Percy stared at me like I'd dropped from the moon.

"Sadie, when we first met I was only half in my senses, a total mess, suicidal, got fits every other second, violent, defensive and weak. How the hell could you love someone like that?" He asked.

"This is what I love about you the most. You don't realize how wonderful you are. You don't boast about anything. You don't take advantage of anyone. And I've never seen anyone so loyal or anyone with such a deep and endless capacity to love. I would've confessed earlier, but-"

"But I was caught up in the past. You were afraid I'd refuse. Back then, I probably would have. But Sadie, you...you've changed everything. I...I feel my old self resurfacing when I'm with you. I'll protect you Sadie. I won't let anything happen to you. Just don't leave me please." He said.

I couldn't take it anymore. I threw my arms around him. He returned my embrace immediately this time. "You're such an idiot sometimes." I said.

"I know." He said and I felt him smile. Then I thought of a very crucial question.

"So, what does that make us, exactly?" I asked. Impatient? Yeah, I am.

"Um...we can date...that is, if you'd like to?" He said. I laughed. The somber mood between us a few minutes ago had vanished.

"I'd love to!" I said and Percy pulled me in for another kiss. I wanted to believe desperately that this wasn't just a dream.I mean, we must have looked pretty romantic,kissing in the moonlight on a beautiful deserted island. This kind of scenario often occurred in my dreams. Day dreams, to be specific.

Percy had just asked me out! He'd asked me out! I was his...his girlfriend. His girlfriend!

"Carter's gonna flip when he knows." I said,giggling, when we pulled away. Percy chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"I'd like to see that." He said.

"Speaking of which, shouldn't we be worried? We are after all deserted on an island in the middle of nowhere." I said.

Percy stared at me, unblinking. Then he giggled. Giggled. Then slowly it turned into full fledged laughter. He was laughing so hard doubling over, I started to worry the tension had gotten to his head. He saw my expression and straightened.

One second...another...

And he doubled over again. "S...so...sorry! I just...haha...I...haha...you're so calm in a...ha...in a situation so hopeless...it's so crazy it's hilarious!" He said. I smiled. Then it turned to a giggle. Then my laugh turned into one rivaling Percy's.

Just like that, laying back on the sand and laughing at the absurdity of the situation, we forget everything else. I was with my boyfriend. Who cares about anything else?

Eric pov

I walked into May's room only to find her yelling in frustration and throwing a glass show piece to the other end of the room. I flinched as it shattered against the wall.

She noticed me and straightened, trying to adjust her messier than usual hair. "You weren't supposed to see that." She said.

I walked over to her. "What's wrong Anaamika?" I asked. She sighed.

"Nothing. I guess I'm overreacting." She said.

"About what?" I asked.

"Nothing really." She tried for a smile, but it didn't reach her eyes.

"Any news from Nico about Percy and Sadie?" I asked. May stiffened.

"Nope. Still missing. " she said. Something about her detached tone told me she wanted me to drop the subject.

Dating May was a crazy game. Sometimes you feel like you know her inside out, and sometimes she's a total stranger. I wondered what was going inside her head at that moment.

"I've got a movie for us." I said, showing her the dvd. It was a little trend me and May had, watching Bollywood movies. I'd usually bring those with translations but I could understand at least half of what they were saying. May loved to watch them with me. Keeps her connected to home, it seems.

She smiled, this time for real, at my attempt to cheer her up.

"Sorry. As I said, I overreacted. Play it. I'll get some snacks." She said, leaving the room. I sighed. If something was bothering her, she'd tell me when she feels it's right. At least thus much I know for sure.