So sorry for taking FOREVER and a day to update, but here it is, enjoy!

Ch.5 I Stand my Ground

Disclaimer- I don't even own an iPod, how could I own PJO?

"I don't even know." I smiled back at her. I really do like her.

"Well, if I were you, I wouldn't keep Thalia waiting. She's your partner in your second lesson."

"Great," I said sarcastically. "I don't even get breakfast before I get my butt kicked." I laughed with Annabeth.

"Aww, poor Seaweed Brain," Thalia said as she walked through my open door. "I'm sorry you have no faith that you can beat me."

I was really starting to get annoyed by her. Why did she have to get kicked out of the Hunt? "Ha ha, hilarious." I jumped out of bed. "Annabeth, Thalia, if you would excuse me," I said as I pushed them through my door before slamming it.

"Don't be so sensitive!" Thalia yelled.

I got dressed quickly and left the cabin to see Thalia still waiting for me.

"Sorry, Percy. Annabeth didn't want to be late. Guess your stuck with me now."

"I am just so lucky."

"Let's do this," she said as we walked to the coliseum. Once we were geared up, she said, "Good luck, you'll need it."

"Sure I will."

The battle--err sword fight, I should say--didn't last long. Thalia had me nailed in minutes.

"Told you so." she mused. "It's okay, you knew it would happen."

I was getting tired of her jokes. "Thalia, can I tell you something?"

She looked up, still smiling, "Sure, Seaweed Brain. Shoot."

"I did like Calypso."

She looked confused. "Okay, random, but whatever. I guess you're a sucker for a pretty face and some moonlight magic."

I knew it was random, but I didn't care. I was caught on moonlight magic. "How did you know she gave me Moonlace?" I asked.

"Moonlace? Is that like her lingerie or something?" She howled with laughter. "Wait 'til Wisegirl hears that one."

I glared at her. "No, it's a plant, Thalia."

"Oh, well, what was with the Calypso thing anyway? It was really random."

"Yeah, I know, but when I told you last night that I didn't like her, I was lying. I thought she was awesome. I kind of, almost, didn't want to leave." I suddenly wished I could take back my words.

"Stay? With her? Oh, Annabeth's going to love that one, too."

"I don't care what you say. I like Annabeth more than I ever could have liked Calypso."

"Really?" she teased, blinking her eyes repeatedly. "Tell me more about your crazy, juicy love life."

"Oh, shut up, Thal." We laughed.

"I'm still telling Annabeth."

"Snitch."

She rolled her eyes. "Whatever."

Okay, not too much going on, but there will be more Percabeth in the next chapter.