It was the crack of dawn and I was sitting alone on the deck of the ship. A faint pink glow blanketed everything.
I had done the stupidest thing ever. I don't regret it, I mean, it was Percy. But that wasn't what he needs right now. Losing Annabeth was terrible for him, I understood that, and it wasn't my place to do what I did.
The life was coming back into my face. Tartarus had been... Bad. But having Percy back, all the support Jason has been giving me, It's made things better. Even the crew has started warming up to me. It still doesn't make things any better though. I'm still the son of Hades who happens to be in love with the son of Poseidon, who's father doesn't really have the best relationship with my father. It may not be the most confusing Greek relationship, but it was still pretty damn confusing.
All these thoughts were running through my mind, when I heard a creak behind me. It was Percy.
"Hey," he said.
I forced a smile back at him, and even with all that's been going on, I stared at him for much longer than any "friend" would. Not the best move when I'm trying to take back what I did.
"Listen, I am so sor-" I began, but he cut me off.
"No, wait. I've been thinking. The whole night. The kiss, it was better than anything Annabeth and I had shared, so don't blame yourself. I've never, in my entire life, felt that spark, the one I felt with you last night. And it's been three weeks since... Annabeth died," his voice cracked when he said this. "I am not ready for anything yet. But one day. One day, when it all becomes real, and Gaea is dead, I will find you, wherever you are."
"Don't say those words to please me, I have lived 4 years accepting that there is no future with you. Giving me false hope is worse than anything you could do to me right now." I replied.
"Hey, listen," and he grabbed me by the waist and pulled me closer. Our noses were touching. I could smell the salt in his breath (What is with that? My breath doesn't smell like death.) Again we kissed, and this time, we both wanted to. My hands fell limp and I lost all control of any body part I had. I was now relying only on Percy to keep me from falling.
"Remember this day. Because one day, we will be together," he whispered into my ear. I was stuck in a daze, this was the happiest I have ever been.
It didn't last long. Percy and I were thrown off the ship and into the morning sky. A dark silhouette stood against the glowing sky. As if that wasn't enough, a blinding pain starting radiating from my chest. I held on to him as we plummeted towards the ground, towards our impending deaths.
Sorry this one is so short! I promise, next one will be longer. xx
