Disclaimer- I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or the Heroes of Olympus Series. (One can dream though) All rights go to the proper parties.

Note***- This story is boy x boy. Don't like? You don't have to read.

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March 30th

Percy POV

I collapsed onto the bench and took a deep breath as I looked around the arena. It was cloudy and sort of cold out. I didn't mind the weather though. It wasn't raining and the cold meant that there weren't too many other people training. Most of those who were training were part of our group of friends. I may have grown used to my hearing, but it was still overwhelming sometimes when there were dozens of people sparing and talking all at once.

I was trying to decide what I should do next. I had been sparring with Jason earlier, but he was called away to go deal with one of the minor gods. Apparently the god was having a hissy fit because his temple hadn't been started yet. I couldn't remember his name but I think the golden boy mentioned something about him being a son of Ares and Aphrodite. If he was born of the two most egotistical gods on Olympus, it made a lot of sence to me as to why he would be the one complaining.

Usually I would have just gone and bugged Apollo until he gave in and agreed to watch a movie with me, but he was at his archery practice. I didn't want to bother him just because I was bored. I think he really enjoyed hanging out with people who were so dedicated to one of his spheres of influence. I was glad that he was making other friends, but I still hated just sitting around alone. ADHD made having a lot of time and nothing to do a nightmare.

I was just beginning to contemplate leaving the arena when the daughter of Aphrodite came over and sat beside me.

The Beauty Queen, as Leo liked to call her, had gotten a lot better with her dagger since we'd first met. It was only to be expected that almost a year of practice would improve her skills, but she was better than I would have thought she'd be. Her fighting style reminded me a lot of a younger Annabeth. As a whole, the children of Aphrodite weren't exactly known for their battle prowess, so I was very impressed.

"You've gotten a lot better." I didn't even realize that I had spoken out loud until the daughter of the love goddess smiled at me.

"Thanks Percy."

I nodded in acknowledgment to show that I'd heard her, before lapsing into silence again. She was quiet for so long that I figured she had just come to sit down for a rest. I didn't really have anything to do, so I decided to stay with her for a while longer. After all, there were worse ways to pass an afternoon than sitting with a friend.

I was lost in thought, watching the way the grass was moving in the breeze, when she broke the silence.

"So..."

I frowned in confusion and gave her a sideways look, "So... what?"

She looked torn between asking, and just dropping the subject. Judging by her face, it was easy enough to guess the topic. "I... never mind. It's not my business."

I rolled my eyes, but I wasn't actually annoyed. "Just ask me Piper. We both know I'm not going to get offended."

"Well, okay. It's just... Fred?"

I raised one eyebrow. "What's wrong with Fred?"

She shook her head. "Nothing, I'm just still a little surprised is all. I knew that you guys had feelings for each other. I'm glad that you were able to figure it out."

The last part of her statement made me smile, "Me too."

"So I know it's not really my place to ask, but I'm dying of curiosity. Have you guys gone on a date yet?"

I laughed. "I thought that you were different then your siblings. I thought that you didn't want to meddle in peoples relationships."

"I don't... usually. But both of you are my friends and I'm really curious."

I shook my head and shrugged. "I don't know... does relaxing at home watching movies and eating pizza count as a date?"

The look she gave me told me her answer even before she said it. "No. It doesn't."

"Then no, I guess not."

"Why not? You guys have already been seeing each other for weeks!"

I frowned. "I don't know, I hadn't really thought about it. I don't really know how often people go on dates. I haven't exactly gone on a ton of them. Only like... seven in my entire life."

The daughter of the love goddess shook her head. "Well now that you are thinking about it, are you going to ask him out on a date?"

"I don't know. Should I? I'm not really as good at planning that kind of stuff as he is."

"So? I bet that he'd really appreciate it if you asked him instead of waiting for him to plan one for you."

I could see her point, but I didn't really know what to do. "I don't really know where to start... what should we do?"

Piper shook her head. "No way. I'm not giving you any hints. You should plan it yourself. It will be more special that way, but I'll make you a deal. If you plan it on your own, I'll help you get whatever you need for the date itself. Sound good?"

I bit my lip. I had no doubt that I'd probably need someone's help and having a daughter of Aphrodite was probably a good idea. "Alright... deal."

The child of the love goddess smiled and stood up. "Good luck Percy, I know you can plan something amazing for the two of you."

I returned her smile and waved as she turned and walked away.

Once she was out of sight, I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck. Now that I knew I would have help getting whatever I needed, I just needed a plan.

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April 2nd

Apollo POV

When Percy had first asked if I had anything planned for this evening, I had assumed he wanted to have a movie marathon night. It was his turn to pick the series we watched, so it made sense to me. I had been more than a little surprised when he had told me that it was because he had planned a date for the two of us as long as I was free.

I couldn't remember the last time I had been so nervous for a date. The again, I also couldn't really remember the last time that anyone except me had planned the date. I wasn't even sure where we were going. I had no idea what to expect. My best guess was that it would be something casual. The son of the sea god wasn't really the kind of guy who would plan a fancy dinner at a five star restaurant. Or at least I didn't think he was. I had heard about the time that Percy took the daughter of Athena to Paris for dinner on their anniversary, so I wasn't 100% positive.

It made it rather hard to know what exactly I was supposed to wear. I didn't want to meet him in jeans and a t-shirt only to find out we were going somewhere fancy and end up missing our reservation because I had to go home and change. Likewise, I didn't want to show up in a suit and make him feel like whatever he planned wasn't good enough if it was something casual.

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair as I looked at the two shirts I had tossed on my bed again, one t-shirt, one dress shirt. At least when I planned the date for him and Annabeth, I had told him what he was supposed to wear. It was always a pet-peeve of mine to be under or over dressed for something. I was a rather relaxed god. I liked to be comfortable. I contemplated just asking him what we were doing, but I knew he wanted it to be a surprise.

I groaned. "This would be so much easier if I still had my oracle."

I thought about the fiery, red-headed mortal and had to suppress a snort of amusement. I could very easily imagine calling her to get an answer to my dilemma. I had no doubt that she would laugh at me and tell me that I was acting like a 13 year old girl about to go on her first real date. Then she would probably threaten me, telling me that if I hurt her friend I would regret it. Only after that was said, would she finally answer my question.

She amused me, but she was hardly the most respectful oracle I'd ever had. I probably gave her too much leniency, but I liked her to much to care. Plus I loved the fact that she hit my grandfather in the eye with a blue plastic hairbrush. That took courage.

I sighed. Thinking about my oracle wasn't going to get me Delphi back. I'd have to beat Python first, but I'd save the issue of how for another day.

I frowned and grabbed the t-shirt off the bed. I was just going to have to guess and hope that I knew the son of Poseidon as well as I thought I did.

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Authors Note

Happy Birthday Jaimee-Leigh. I hope you enjoyed your birthday chapter. :-) Fortunately, you asked me far enough in advance that I was able to finish it for you.

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Next update will be February 29th

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I smiled and reached out to pull his lips to mine. I only held the contact between us for a moment before I pulled back just enough to rest my forehead against his. I brushed my thumb across his cheek and smiled. "You are so amazing..."