Well, this chapter was soooo fun to write :D

First off, I want to officially thank everyone who stayed with me so far, even after my long, unforgivable, overdue break. I know I was away for too long, but now I'm back and I'm determined to finish this story. So to those who were with me in the beginning and aren't right now…I hope I can please you with the chapters I'm posting. Personally I see that my English has improved for the better and the language not being my mother tongue, I had to train for long years until I got it to this level. Even so, I had to test a lot of different ways to try and achieve a good American English dialect since my schools teach only British English.

Anyways enough of that rambling…I'm very close to my 1000th review and I hope I can make it there soon, because this story has been one of my most famous and I loved the fact of how many people enjoyed it from around the world :') Makes me tear up hahah

Now without further interruptions…I give you…your next chapter =D

Chapter 21 – An Eventful Day at Camp

A shuffling of sheets woke me up and as I opened my eyes, I was greeted with the back of my girlfriend. She was wearing nothing but one of my hoodies, faded green of course, and a simple pair of shorts, white. Although not normal sleeping attire, she woke up in the middle of the night shivering and I got up to get the hoodie for her because all she decided to wear to bed was a skimpy shirt, a choice I did not go against.

Apart from the fact that she looked unnaturally sexy in those simple clothes, she looked even sexier in a hoodie, messed up hair and that pair of shorts. I swear Aphrodite was testing out how long I would hold out before I give in and have her all to myself.

"Well well, what am I looking at this fine morning?" I said in my most charming morning voice. She spun around quickly and smiled one of her gorgeous smiles. Quick as a cat, she leapt on the bed and quickly pinned me down, her mouth meeting with mine as we started the day the usual way when we're together. Making out.

Before long, we were breathless. Making out with the daughter of Athena, one of the most stubborn gods, yet loving parents, proved to be a challenge. My lungs, so accustomed to breathing for hours underwater, would be given a test whether they're good or not with her lips. But don't think I was a weakling. To this girl, I kissed her with a passion that said 'You're mine. No one else's. MINE!' I swear my mind was going like Gollum from Lord of the Rings. And I reminded her of that little fact by roughing things up, which she clearly enjoyed so much.

After our customary ritual, which we've established over the past 7 months, I would get up, leaving her in bed to catch her breath, and I'd go get ready. When I'm done, she'd get ready after me and we'd go to school together. Our parents didn't mind it much that we slept together so often, though they did separate us when we had tests or exams coming up. But in any regular school week, we'd go out, hang out in a park and just talk. We had regular dates, most of which involved me taking her to a restaurant we instantly fell in love with. For me, the perfect view of the sea won me over. For her, the details of the architecture became her number one preference of the place. So we steadily built our relationship like that.

See, in any relationship, first the guy gets to know the girl more and she him, then they start with making out, followed by sleeping together. But we decided that our relationship was different. After barely knowing each other, we gained a trust that would take years to build. I think it's because we're demigods. Being demigods means that you have to have quick judicial skills and in our cases, we passed the other's test. In Annabeth's case, she needed someone to trust desperately because despite her strong character, will and determination, she had a delicate flower blooming behind her thick walls, waiting for someone to break them down and make that flower flourish.

The exams came and went. So did the results. Annabeth got a better score than me, except in P.E, where I clearly dominated the classes in swimming, running, wall climbing, jumps and gods knows what else those teachers threw at us.

Right now we were finishing packing up and ready to leave for camp. Hopefully there I'll be given a chance to meet other demigods and enjoy my relationship better with Annabeth. From the little tour Annabeth gave me, I knew the place would be amazing in summer.

I took our bags and put them in the trunk of my Viper, then went to get some breakfast. Annabeth was already helping my mother in making breakfast, who was forced to accept her help after many complaints from Annabeth that she doesn't like not helping in cooking and stuff. I sat down on a seat and turned to face my ladies when Paul came in, sitting next to me.

"So you guys leave today?" asked Paul, sipping on the coffee my mum gave him after a kiss.

"Yeah, everything's in the car and we should leave as soon as we're finished here," I said, taking a bite of one of my favorite homemade blue waffles, made by my girl.(A/N : Shout out to my lovely midget 3 : that sounds sooooooooooo bad ey? Hahaahhah)

Annabeth had asked my mother how she made them and she quickly learned. That day, while Annabeth was trying to make them, my mum came to me and said "Already taking care of you? Let's hope she only has to feed two mouths!" which caused me to turn into the red angry bird with embarrassment. Although I'm pretty sure Annabeth was even more embarrassed because that evening when we were spending some quality time with my parents watching a movie, my mum mentioned it and Annabeth decided to bury her face in my shirt.

After finishing breakfast, I kissed my parents goodbye and walked together with Annabeth to her house so she'll say goodbye to her parents as well. Before I left, I got the warning look from her father that I'm accustomed to receive. In a sense, he's acting like the overprotective father that wants his daughter to get the best, but he knows me well, so his overprotective-ness is notched down a bit.

Having said our goodbyes, we left for camp, taking it calmly because we weren't in any hurry and according to Annabeth, the new demigods won't be arriving for a few more hours. We didn't encounter a lot of traffic, so it was smooth cruising all the way. Until.

From a distance, I heard a familiar rumble. Very familiar. Too familiar.

Annabeth looked at me, a bit worried, but I just smiled. "Don't worry. This should be fun," I said confidently.

Suddenly, next to me came a Ford Mustang, pitch black, engine roaring, windows down and a familiar looking guy with a smug face and shades.

"Race ya to camp Jackson?" he said, revving the engine to make his point.

Slipping on the new Ray Bans Annabeth got me a few weeks ago, I grinned and said "Sure Di Angelo."

And with that, we hit it full throttle to camp, arriving in record time.

When we got out of the cars, Annabeth and Thalia hugged while we fist bumped, which was usual tradition.

"So you ready for camp?" asked Nico as we were walking toward the Big House, bags in hand.

I nodded "Yeah, let's hope things get exciting because I'm itching for a good fight."

"We'll try to not beat them to a pulp," and we burst out laughing.

Annabeth and Thalia rolled their eyes.

"We'll see about that young ones," said another familiar voice.

We looked up and saw Chiron, bow in hand, towering above all of us, on the porch of the Big House.

After our greeting, Chiron told us what was expected of Nico and me since we were the new ones, despite being fairly powerful. Apparently, we were expected to attend all classes, as in archery practice, dueling practice, Greek lessons, other survival skills for demigods, as well as recreational activities such as weaving, horse riding, chariot racing and so on.

We were about to leave when Chiron said, turning slightly serious.

"Annabeth, Thalia, you know this rule, but to you two," he looked at Nico and I "demigods of different sexes and different godly parents are not to be alone in the same cabin or sleep in the same cabin together. I am well aware of your sleeping together during the winter period but now, younger demigods are going to be running around and I don't want any of them to see something they're not supposed to. Am I understood?"

Blushing furiously, Nico nodded, as did Thalia. Annabeth and I weren't that embarrassed because what happened was extremely personal, but that light red tint on our cheeks was there, causing us to nod as well.

Chiron smiled at us "But don't worry. I'll make sure you'll have your own private time because I'm a reasonable being. Now run along and get comfortable before the others come."

We all said our thanks and left to do as he said.

Annabeth was dropped off first and, after 5 minutes of making out by the door, she left inside. As I walked away, I heard a few screams and some people yelling her name, so I guessed she was in good hands. As for the rest of us, I let to my cabin and let the other two do whatever they wanted.

I placed my bags next to my bed, threw myself on it and closed my eyes, savoring the fact that a new kind of summer was about to begin.

Suddenly I was awoken by something pressing on my body. I opened my eyes quickly and noticed that I couldn't get up because this 'something' was preventing me from moving my arms or legs.

During my struggle, I noticed my bedside clock and noticed that I had slept for about 2 hours. But I was a bit more preoccupied by the fact that I couldn't move, so I focused on the task at hand.

At first I thought I was some sort of attack by an invisible enemy, but so far, I never heard anyone mention invisible enemies. Camouflaged yes, but not completely invisible.

The thought of yelling for help occurred to me, but I wanted to deal with it on my own, so I struggled hard, trying to push my attacker.

Suddenly, said attacker started laughing.

I was extremely surprised when I heard laughing emitting from nowhere, and even more surprised when I KNEW said laughing.

"Annabeth get your ass out here," I said half annoyed half starting to laugh.

All of a sudden, she materialized on top of me, throwing a cap on my bedside table.

"What the.."

"It's a gift from my mother," she said laughing.

"So you decided to bind me to bed? Now what?" I asked challengingly.

"Wellllll…" she dragged on, lowering her mouth to meet mine.

After what seemed like another few hours, she pulled away and said "That's how you tell me see you later."

I grinned and nodded "Will remember well."

She slid off me, making sure to press her body well with mine, took her cap and said "Get up. Most of the other campers are here and we're all waiting for the last few to arrive. Chiron and Mr.D will give out a welcome speech and.."

She was cut off by a loud horn.

Her eyes widened and she said "Oh gods, an attack on the camp! Hurry! We need to help the others defend the camp!"

She pulled me up and we ran to the big house. A young demigod was there and we asked her what was going on.

"The horse-guy said that there were some hounds at the entrance. I don't know what he meant but I was afraid and stayed here," she said quietly.

We nodded and I ruffled her hair "Don't worry you'll be killing them easily in a few years." She smiled and nodded. I followed Annabeth to the entrance and clicked Riptide, falling on defense.

Chiron, Nico, Thalia, Bianca, Malcolm and a few other demigods, roughly our age, where there, weapons in hand, scanning the area for hellhounds.

"Where is it?" I asked Chiron, causing everyone to look at us. Bianca and Malcolm winked at us and went back to searching.

"We don't know. And it's not just one, but about 4," he said. I nodded and took out my shield from a special watch my dad gave me which was made by the Cyclopeses at their forges.

I went to Nico and whispered "Can you sense it?"

"Can you defend me while I focus?" he asked back. I nodded.

He sat down, cross legged, closed his eyes and took in deep, even breaths.

Chiron and some other demigods, Annabeth included, looked at me quizzically. I signaled that I'll tell them later and got back to Nico. Suddenly he opened his eyes and said "Percy. Move carefully. It's stalking a few meters behind you."

I nodded, calming my quickened heart, and turned around slowly. A rustle of leaves gave out its position and I lunged on it. A huge puff of smoke signaled its destruction.

"OK guys 3 left," I said, still on defense.

"Make that 1 left Perseus," said Chiron after he and a girl demigod took out two that huddled together.

I nodded.

I turned around to continue looking for the last one, when a blur of black fur jumped me. I felt teeth coming down on my arm that held my shield and dropped it, yelling in pain.

"PERCY!" I heard Annabeth yell.

Kicking it off with the newfound strength of adrenaline, I struck it and destroyed it in seconds.

I fell on my knees and took in long breaths, doing my best to remain conscious due to all the blood I've lost. It wasn't a big bite but it was very deep, blood gushing out quickly.

Annabeth and the others were at my side instantly, Annabeth doing her best to keep me awake and some other demigod tending my wound.

"Michael can you do anything," I heard Annabeth address the demigod taking a look at my hand.

"Yeah don't worry Annabeth, it's just a bite. There's not poison, so once I close the wound, a few days rest should make him feel better," said Michael trying his best to smile and make everyone feel better.

Nico pushed away some other demigods and knelt next to me.

"Come on buddy. Up we go," he said, lifting me up, causing Annabeth, Michael and some others to complain. "Don't worry, I'll take care of him!" Then he started to drag me to camp.

Michael followed him quickly "I don't know about any sons of Hades that can heal! I'm a son of Apollo, so he should be left with me!"

"I said I'll take care of him! If you want to help him, help me drag him to the lake!" said Nico slightly annoyed.

Michael scoffed, took my other arm and helped me walk to the lake. I was glad someone like Nico was here because he's been at my side loads of times when I got wounds like these and he knew what best healed me. Medicine and stuff worked wonders, but first, the best way to heal a child of Poseidon was to throw him in his father's domain.

And that they did.

Instantly, I felt stronger, the lake working its wonders on my bite, closing it up as quickly as it was made. Forcing the water to do as I willed, I pulled myself out of the lake and threw myself on the closest form of land there was, the beach.

Chiron, Annabeth, Michael, Nico and the others came to my side as I stood up, feeling better but still dizzy from too much blood loss. Annabeth's tackle and bear hug didn't do any good but it felt nice all the same.

"Don't you EVER scare me like that!" she yelled in my face.

I nodded and apologized for making them worry.

"Well that was an eventful first day now was it?" said Chiron cheerfully, causing Annabeth to give him a glare.

"I'd rather not lose too much blood this summer, but that was fun," I said smiling like an idiot, again, causing Annabeth to death glare me instead. "What?"

"Do you guys live on danger? Because I would be very worried with all that blood you lost," she said annoyed.

I shrugged "A few days rest should get me fixed like Michael said, right?" I asked him.

He nodded "Well, glad to learn a few things from you Percy," he said then checked my wound "And it's simply amazing how water can heal children of Poseidon. Simply amazing. Only spells that take a lot of energy can heal those kinds of wounds and leave nothing but a small, barely noticeable scar." I gave him a smile because in all honesty, I liked this guy, willing to help but willing to learn.

Annabeth pulled me away from the crowd and said "Yeah well before any of you get any ideas of using him as a wooden dummy, I'm going to take him to rest for a bit. Chiron go ahead with your introductory speech, I'll make sure Percy knows everything."

Everyone laughed at her description, even Chiron. Truth be told, I had to lean a bit on her because my head decided to be very dizzy and I was going to trip most of the time we were walking to my cabin.

Once there she forced me to lay down and sleep. When I asked her to lay with me, she shook her head.

"As much as I want to, I can't. Chiron would be seriously pissed if he finds us in bed together," she said sadly.

I sighed and yawned loudly, causing her to giggle lightly "Sleep now you idiot, and don't ever scare me like that again." She kissed me softly on the lips and pulled away before I could deepen it, turned around and left. I closed my eyes and before long, I entered the realm of dreams.

Later on, when I woke up and found it was night, I went outside for a walk on the quay. I felt much better than before and my head didn't spin a lot. Upon my arrival to my cabin, I found the door opened and when I entered my room, I found a blonde surprise waiting for me on my bed.

"So you decided to break the rules huh?" I asked smiling, already at her side, leaning on her.

"Look who's talking. Didn't you know you're not supposed to leave your cabin after curfew unless it was extremely urgent?" she said smiling, already getting comfortable in the position we took.

"Oh is that right? Sorry I missed the introductory speech because my wife decided that I needed some sleep," I said grinning.

"You're married?" she said in mock surprise, a huge smile emerging afterwards.

"Sadly yes," I said in a sad tone, earning me a slap in the face. "But she's too amazing for me not to love."

Annabeth rolled her eyes, smile still clear "You cheesy bastard."

"I know right," I said before leaning in and capturing her lips for my own.

Those lips…soft as ever, tastes change once in a while, sexy as hell and cute as can be when she pouted…I'm so whipped right?

But I'm proud because while I'm whipped with this gorgeous smart blonde, others would kill to even go out with someone like her. And right now? Not even over my dead body will they get that chance.

And there you have it. Cheesiness, action, romance…a good combination :D I hope you all enjoyed my chapter enough to review it and thank you all for reading, subscribing and of course reviewing.

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