I tried not to giggle as Percy ran his hand down my thigh under the table. We were eating dinner with our friends on the Argo II. Everyone was laughing and enjoying themselves unaware of constant playful teasing happening beneath the surface of the table.

I had to bite my lip, only when his hand started at the hem of my shirt did I elbow him in his side. He laughed and moved his arm and draped it over my shoulder. He rested his forehead on my temple and whispered, “Wait five minutes after I leave and then meet me in my room." I turned to look at him, I was about to say no, but I got caught in his sea green eyes. He gave me his mischievous grin and kissed me the tip of my nose. “hey guys I’m still a little waterlogged from earlier, I think I’m going to head to bed early." A chorus of goodnight’s followed him as he got up and left, winking at me right before the door shut behind him.

I could feel the anxiety begin to take hold of me. being the daughter of Athena I tended to over think everything. Every decision was a product of a lot of careful thinking. Did i really want to lose my virginity tonight? To the sea gods son, my mother would never approve. I don’t know why I care about what my mom would think, shes never been a motherly figure. I could feel myself begin to give into my natural state and begin to analyze every angle.

I know I love Percy. I’ve been to the pits of hell with that boy and back. I couldn’t imagine doing it with any other person, ever. Well I guess that wasn’t exactly true. There would have been a time when I would have told myself a certain blonde boy would have been deserving, I couldn’t even bring myself to think his name.

Percy back to Percy. I love him, he loves me. Oh my gods I’m going to do this. Tonight. “Annabeth? You alright? you look like you’re going to be sick." Hazel was looking at me with concern. “Yeah, I don’t know I was just thinking i felt a little off." Leo laughed, “A little ? After what you and Percy have been through we should be happy you’re only a little off." Jason smacked him on the back of the head, “I thought we said we weren’t going to bring that up…. ever." I stood up to leave, “Honestly guys its okay, I’m just going to go to bed" I timidly stood up and left the room.

My legs began to shake as I got closer to Percy’s room. I paused right outside with my hand on the doorknob. I took a deep breath right as Percy opened the door. He was fresh out of the shower I could tell because a few drops of water fell from black hair. water seemed to be the only thing besides me that could keep him calm these days. he was always with me or in the water.

A drop of water fell and landed on his nose, it continued to fall down his face, his neck. I followed it as it ran down his bare chest covered in scars from his many battles, proof that he had fought and he had survived. He had a lean muscular body, even more pronounced now that he had become a young man and started working out more.

Percy’s hand cupped my cheek and our eyes met. A clash of stormy grey and sea green. This was really about to happen. He bent down and pressed his lips to mine. First gently but as the passion grew, the more harder it got. The door closed behind me and he pushed me against it. He stopped breathing heavy he put his forehead on mine as his hands with the softest touch lifted my shirt above my head. He kissed me as his fingers found the hook of my bra. As my bra fell to floor he picked me up started to kiss my neck. I wrapped my legs around his waste and wove my fingers into his hair.

He spun around and gently placed me onto the bed. He kissed so lightly I almost didn’t feel it. He started at my breasts and slowly went down, down, down. I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up as a chill went down my spine. When he got to my shorts he used his teeth the pull them off. I silently thanked the gods i had shaved this morning, along with the fact i had no clean underwear so I had to go without today. That made it a lot easier for Percy. When he had successfully gotten my shorts off he gave me that smile again then it happened.

I didn’t even know how he knew how to do all this, I’m assuming porn because I’ve been right next to him for years, I would have known if he had been having sex. He stopped and came back up to look at me. “Are you ready?" I blushed and took a deep breath, “yes, I’m ready." “You sure?" I didn’t even hesitate, “Yes." He nodded then he did it. He thrust into me. He was very gentle, I closed my eyes and bit my lip. I was scared the others would hear us. He thrust deeper and deeper, harder and harder. It was a bit painful at first, but then it was amazing. It felt so good. I began to move with him, thrusting in unison.

Unfortunately due to our lack of experience we were finished pretty soon. But we were happy with ourselves. We giggled totally bringing us back to Earth. We spooned together until we fell asleep.

I shot up in a cold sweat, still naked with Percy arm tightly wrapped around me. I could feel the tears running down my cheeks. I looked over and it looked like Percy wasn’t sleeping any better, his face was pinched into an uncomfortable looking scowl. It wasn’t unusual for us to have nightmares.

Take tonight for example, it was so vivid, I was leaning over Percy’s unconscious body in Tartarus. When we fell he held me tight and took most of the blow as we hit the bottom. Blood flowing from one of his ears I cried and panicked then a Deep voice laughed. Percy needed water, If I could get him to water he would get better. I didn’t want to leave him though. So I picked him up and carried him around piggy back style.

I dragged him for what felt like miles until I found water. It was no more than a puddle, but it would have to do. I stuck his hand in it and waited. I curled up into his body and prayed. I prayed to all the gods, either bring him back or take me now.

As I laid there next to him now it brought me back to then. I kissed him on the forehead, and watched his face slowly relax. He wrapped his arms around my waste and pulled me to him. He rested his chin on the top of my head and slowly our breathing, the rhythm of our heart beats slowly became one. And we were safe, we…. we were happy.