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Chapter Eleven

Annabeth

We pull away a few minutes later, remembering that we're kissing in the rain and that our clothes are soaking. "Let's go," Percy grins and we run to the bus stop behind the gang. We have to wait another five minutes before a bus arrives and once we get to the care home we're all drenched from head to foot.

"I feel like having a hot bath, putting warm pyjamas on and drinking a hot chocolate in front of the TV," Juniper says and I moan.

"That sounds like heaven, right now. I'm going to go and do just that," I reply and walk to the elevator after greeting Chiron.

I wait for the elevator to arrive and when it opens I step inside, Percy quickly stepping inside after me. I smile shyly at him and feel myself blush. "Hi again," he says, smiling. I press the button for my floor. "Are you okay?"

I nod. "I'm just a little cold," I admit. Percy opens his arms and I walk into them without hesitating. I heat up a little and press my forehead against his chest. I can just imagine laying in a hot bath for ages and making my skin go all wrinkly before having a nice hot chocolate. The elevator doors open and I pull away from Percy and we get out of the elevator.

"I'll, umm… see you later," I say and he nods but doesn't turn to head to his room. I bite my lip, wanting to press my lips to his.

By the look on his face he's wondering whether to do something or not. I raise my eyebrows, expectantly and he sighs and steps forward. "What the hell…" he mutters before pressing me against the wall and kissing me.

He gently holds my arms above my head and I groan. This maybe, just maybe, could beat the underwater kiss outside. Do you get it? Underwater? In the rain… Yeah, you get me. With my eyes closed I tangle my hands in his wet hair.

I only open my eyes when he slides his tongue over my lip. I gasp in surprise but open my mouth a little, letting him explore inside. I've never kissed anyone like this before but I sure can get used to it.

My stomach feels like its on fire and I want more. But I'm sixteen and there's no way I'm going to be doing something as serious as that at my age. Maybe in a year or two but I don't feel like I'm ready yet. Something tells me that Percy won't do anything that I don't want him to do anyway. He's amazing- a real gentleman. There are few gentlemen in this world these days.

He pulls away, both of us breathing heavily and grinning like idiots. "Wow," I whisper and he chuckles.

"I'll see you later," he says, pecking my lips and then going into his room. I turn around slowly, as if in a dream and walk towards my bathroom. I lock the door and I throw my wet clothes in the sink while the hot water runs into the bath. I put a pink bubble bath in the water and bubbles start to form. I dip my finger in the water when the tub is half full and shriek; that's way too hot. I turn the other tap and cold water makes its way into the tub.

Soon it is perfect and I jump into the tub, moaning as the hot water gives me cold skin goose-bumps. I wash my hair with lemon shampoo and conditioner before relaxing and closing my arms. Once the water gets cold and my skin is wrinkly I step out of the tub, wrap a towel around me and open the bathroom door to head to my room.

The first thing I see when I open the door is Percy coming out of his bathroom, water dripping down his face and… chest? My eyes widen, as they look him up and down; the only think he is wearing is a towel wrapped around his waist!

A blush climbs to my face and I'm relieved to find that his face is red, too. "I- err…" I trail off, not knowing what to say to him. He has an amazing body…

"Thanks." He smiles shyly. Wait. Did I just say that out loud? If possible my face heats up even more. I step away from the door and into the hall.

"I'm sorry," I quickly say before heading to my bedroom door. He walks towards his door, which is opposite mine. We are then facing each other; I clutch my towel to myself tighter.

"I, uhh- better get changed," I finally say, breaking the awkward silence that had filled the air.

"Yeah, you do that and I'll…" he trails off, looking me up and down before his eyes settle on my face. "Sorry." He turns around and goes into his room and closes the door behind. I do that same and lean against my door after I close it. I sigh. That was… interesting.

I quickly get changed into my pyjamas and towel-dry my hair so it isn't dripping wet. I throw it into a messy bun then, some loose curls falling against the side of my face. I take a deep breath before heading to the elevator. Thankfully, Percy doesn't come out at the same time. That would be awkward. The elevator opens on the first floor and I walk into the kitchen to find Juniper making hot chocolates for everyone. "Do you want one?" she asks me, kindly.

"Yes, please," I reply and take the cup off her when she fills it with hot milk. I blow on the hot drink before taking a sip. I run to the sink and spit it out. I put my mouth under the tap and let the cold-water flow down my throat.

Juniper laughs. "It's called hot chocolate, Annie. It's hot," she teases and I roll my eyes.

I help her carry the drinks into the living room and hand them out to everyone- including Percy who must have come down when I was in the kitchen. Our eyes meet and then look away, both of us blushing. I go to sit on the couch on the side but Silena pushes me. "Sit with your boyfriend!" she squeals and pushes me so I fall onto Percy's lap.

My boyfriend? Is that what he is? We haven't actually mentioned being a couple so… Percy wraps his arms around my waist and a shiver goes down my spine. It's a nice shiver, though and I relax.

"I'm sorry about earlier… girlfriend," Percy whispers in my ear and I blush again. He called me his girlfriend. A grin spreads across my face and I turn my head a little.

"It's fine, boyfriend," I reply and press my lips to his quickly.

AN: Not a cliffie but I wanted to do some drama in the next chapter and leave this one all mushy and whatever. So, yeah… I'm sorry if you're disappointed. REVIEW!