¹𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀. percy jackson

LXII.

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IT WAS THE WEEK OF THE TALENT SHOW AND THE LAST DAYS BEFORE WINTER BREAK. During this time, Lucia kept busy rehearsing in the school auditorium with her chorus professor: Ms. Melody. When she wasn't working day and night on perfecting the chords for her performance. She spent her time looking for Aurora. Grover and Thalia offered their help in the search but there was little to no news on her whereabouts. The minor success in finding Aurora did no good for Lucia's mood.

She was basically on edge at all times. The ignorance of her sister's well-being gnawed at her skin. Making her anxiety skyrocket. She of course didn't handle it healthily.  Using the talent show as an escape. A long-needed escape.

However, As a consequence, Percy and she spent less time together. The last time was when they made blue cookies with Sally more than 2 weeks ago.

It was today, as Percy found Lucia wasting gold drachmas in an attempt to contact her sister, That they finally had time alone.

Lucia groaned as the Iris Message faded away into the mist. Her hands ran through her curls, scratching her scalp in frustration. "Jeez Rory."

"You'll find her Luz." Percy comforted, he had just woken up from a nap. Lucia had gotten home from rehearsal in the meantime. He had a good case of bedhead. His green eyes were dull and tired. Sally and Paul were still working so he splayed himself on Lucia's bed and turned on the TV.

He patted the spot beside him. "C'mere."

"Later. I'm going to get more drachmas." Lucia tried to move but was stopped by Percy pulling her into the bed. She fell with a plop, her curly hair blocking her face.

"Luz. I'm saying this with love." Percy deadpanned, "Take the hint."

Lucia scoffed, hitting his chest. "She can be in danger!"

"We will find her okay?" Percy nodded, "But you need to breathe."

Lucia pouted. Her mental health was still nowhere near perfect. And she was managing a lot. But Percy was always one to help her down the precipice of disaster. She knew he wasn't her medicine. And that the strength keeping her moving stemmed from inside her. But having him every step of the way was something she'd forever cherish. He was the person she wanted to go through everything with. The good. The bad.  All of it.

"Fine." She rolled her eyes, she scooted forward. Resting her back on the Sofa-bed. The T.V. played the theme song of a famous early teen show.

Her shoulder bumped Percy's as they watched together. The silent tension thickened. Lucia tapped her finger against her knee to anchor herself.

She tried to focus on the plot but her mind was clouded. The hand Percy had on her lower thigh didn't help as the low volume allowed her to listen in on his heartbeat. For a moment they made eye contact.

Lucia made the first move. Hooking her hand behind Percy's neck she softly pulled him against her. Her lips pressed against his in a chaste kiss.

He sighed at the contact. Deepening the kiss as his hand slid up towards her hip. Lucia pulled him closer by the neck. She reciprocated his movements in perfect harmony. Like two pieces meant to meet.

Lucia heard Percy's heart accelerate in rhythm as she licked his lower lip. At once the mood changed. Lucia felt heat radiate off them both as their kissing increased, developing into a make-out session.

They consumed each other in the other's embrace, holding each other close as their lips moved in sync. They only separated to take breaths, most of which were heavy and heated. Lucia kissed down Percy's jaw causing butterfly-inducing groans to escape his lips. He chuckled, Grabbing her by the face to plant another kiss on her tender lips.