A/N I know, I haven't updated in a week! Sorry, sorry! - Have any of you ever heard that song by Super Junior? O.o It's not my favorite by them, but still pretty catchy. I know, off topic. Anyway, sorry again for not updating! Thanks for all the reviews! And special thanks to MIA24 for his/her review! It made my day when I read it. :D I encourage all of you to review! I don't care if it's flames or constructive criticism or whatever, I just want some feedback!

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Percy's POV

I knew that Artemis wouldn't take me back right away, but it still hurt when she walked away from me. I really do love her, being away from her for two years made me realize and accept that. If only she would give me a chance… That was when I resolved to do everything I could to have her realize that I needed her and she needed me.

2 Weeks Later, Still Percy's POV

It's been 2 weeks since the party. Artemis left for her hunters as soon as the party was over and I miss her. I wanted to see her so badly, even if she was angry at me when I saw her. I just needed to see her. That's when I decided to go pay her a little visit.

*Pop* I popped into a little clearing next to a creek and saw silver tents being set up by Artemis' hunters, but I didn't see the goddess herself.

"What are you doing here?" an outraged voice behind me asked. I spun around quickly in surprise.

"Artemis!" I exclaimed in happiness. Then, I probably did the stupidest thing I've ever done, and trust me, I've done some very stupid things. I hugged her, in front of all her hunters.

"Percy! Let go and get out of my camp this instant!" cried Artemis. She was very red and looked like she was about to vaporize me, if I could have been vaporized.

"Sorry, no can do. I'm going to stay here and help you out with hunting. Plus, I really need to work on my archery skills," I said brightly.

"Go, now!" Artemis demanded.

"Nope," I replied.

"Well then, maybe it's time for that archery lesson," she smirked as she said this. "Girls? Why don't you try to hit your new target?" The hunters grinned evilly at this and all their bows were simultaneously pointed at me.

"You wouldn't," I said.

"Oh trust me, I will. Fire!" yelled Artemis.

Screaming, I ran around camp being chased by the hunters. They never ran out of arrows because their bows were enchanted to magically have them appear every time they drew their bows. This really sucked for me. Meanwhile, Artemis was rolling around on the ground laughing. When she finally gained control over her laughing fit, she called her hunters off and told them to go to their tents.

"Now Percy, why don't you leave," she said.

"No, no, I still need to learn archery so I think I'll stay," I replied.

"Leave Percy, you're not wanted here," she said softly.

"But I want to be here!" I said vehemently.

"But I don't want you here! Don't you get that? Can't you get that through your thick head into your little brain? I don't want you and I don't need you. Just forget about what happened already. It was a mistake, on my part and yours. I don't care about you. I don't care! So just leave me alone already!" She was screaming by the time she finished.

Her words stung, and I recoiled from their force. But I loved her, and she needed to know that.

"Artemis! Just hear me out for a second. I love you! I think about you all the time. You're in every thought I have. You might not need me, but I need you. I. Love. You. And kissing you wasn't a mistake, I don't regret it and I never will. But I'll leave, if it's better for you, I'll leave," I told her calmly and quietly.

"Percy…" Artemis said. "I don't love you." Those 4 words devastated me.

"Just remember that I love you, will you?" I asked as a single tear slid down my cheek. I kissed her on the cheek and then popped back to my palace. I walked into my room and in a fit of despair, I punched a hole clean through the wall. I sunk to my knees, cradling my now injured hand. The last thing I saw before passing out was a replay of the last words Artemis had said to me.

When I woke up, I was on my bed. Hadn't I passed out on the floor last night? Groggily, I looked around, only to see a slumped over figure in a chair next to my bed. I took a closer look and was shocked to find that it was Annabeth. I gently shook her awake.

Her eyes snapped open and she lunged at me and gave me a big hug. "Percy! Thank the gods you're okay! I was so worried last night when I heard a loud sound and ran into your room only to see you passed out on the floor!"

"Um… Annabeth, you can let go now," I said awkwardly.

"Oh right, sorry," she smiled sheepishly.

"Why were you in my palace anyways?" I asked.

"Oh, I was putting on the finishing details," she replied.

"Oh. Okay," I said.

She sighed, "Look Percy, I know you're probably mad about what I said before, and I don't blame you. But I just want you to know I'm truly sorry, and I hope we can still be friends."

I smiled a little at this. "Sure Annabeth," I told her.

She was still on my bed and our close proximity made me a little nervous. Our eyes met and before I knew what I was doing, I leaned closer and she did the same. Our lips met, and I kissed her harder, letting all my sadness over Artemis pour out. The hole in my heart that Artemis had left was starting to slowly repair itself. We separated and I smiled faintly at her.

"Annabeth, I know what I said about me not wanting you back, but I was wrong, I still need you. Especially after everything that's happened," I said.

"Oh, Percy!" Annabeth cried aloud.

I pulled her into a hug and chuckled as I asked, "Well is that a yes or not?"

"Yes, yes, yes! I've missed you Seaweed Brain," she beamed at me.

"I've missed you too Wise Girl," I replied while grinning at her.

2 Months Later, Still Percy's POV

It's been 2 months since Annabeth and I started going out again and since I've seen Artemis. Annabeth's filled a large part of the gap in my heart. Oh who am I kidding? I've just been deceiving myself into thinking that but all I ever think about is Artemis. All I do is long for her to repair the gap in my heart. I still love her, I'll always love her as much as I try not to.

As I was thinking about Artemis for what had to be the millionth time today, I remembered that today was the winter solstice. That would mean I would see Artemis again. That would also mean that I could talk to her. I was filled with joy at this thought. First things first though, I'll have to get rid of Annabeth. And that's what I was thinking about as I made my way back to my palace.

"Annabeth?" I called out to her.

"Yes, Percy?" she replied.

"Let's talk," I said.

"About what?" she asked confusedly.

I took a deep breath. "I've been deceiving myself by being with you Annabeth. I kept trying to believe that you were helping me to move on from Artemis, but you aren't. I don't think anyone can. I'm still in love with Artemis and I always will, even if she doesn't love me back," I smiled wistfully after saying this sentence. Then I heard a gasp come from the entrance of my palace. Turning around, I saw none other than Artemis herself.

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A/N: 2/21- I decided to change the ending because I didn't like the way the story was going. REVIEW! :) Also, I will probably not be updating for another week. I have a 10 page essay to write that's due on Monday and I haven't started it yet. -_- So sorry about that!