(Genesis' POV)
"Willow, think this through. Is it worth possibly getting kicked out of camp? Just tell Chiron. He might understand." I reasoned.
"I'm positive Gen. You would do it if Luke was captured, right?" She said. I became quiet and nodded.
"Good, meet me near the lake tomorrow night. We will leave by water." She instructed and left me on the porch of the big house.
I sat down on the steps and wrapped my arms around my knees. I sat there for a good hour or so contemplating everything that had happened. It was beginning to get dark when I decided to leave for my cabin. I couldn't go to sleep not after what had happened so I wandered aimlessly. I made my way towards the shooting range and took out my bow. I studied it carefully. This was the one Artemis gave me for my seventh birthday. I smiled softly as I remembered the first time I shot it. She had been so proud of me. But then she had to leave. I was alone that day. No friends to be with, I had always been the quiet, shy type. I wasn't even going to school then. A feeling burned inside of me. Not happiness, but jealousy and hatred. She should've stayed with me. It was my birthday.
I loaded my bow and took aim. Adrenaline pumped through my veins, anger not far behind. Then I shot. The arrow sailed through the air and hit the target straight in the middle. It caught fire and burst into flames. My breathing was fast. I had never felt or even thought that way about Artemis. I spun around when I heard footsteps and drew my bow without thinking about it. I couldn't see their face but they still stepped forward with their hands in the air.
"It's alright." He said. I couldn't process the voice and kept my bow drawn. The moonlight shone off his face and I snapped out of my trance. I dropped my bow onto the ground. I hung my head and my eyes started to water.
"Percy...I-I'm so sorry." I whispered, silent tears rolled down my cheeks. He walked over to me and held my face in his hands. He shushed me comfortingly and lifted my face to look at him.
"It wasn't your fault." He coaxed and wiped my tears away.
"Yes it was. I-I..." I stopped, Percy was staring deeply into my eyes. He glanced down to my lips and started to lean in. I brought my hands up to his neck and my eyes fluttered closed. I tilted my head and his lips touched mine. It felt so right. Our kiss was slow at first but it gradually got more passionate and heated. He bit my bottom lip and I groaned softly. I felt him laugh quietly and I thought I heard something else. I forgot about it when Percy pushed his tongue into my mouth. I was caught off guard and pulled back a bit. I ran into one of the wood supports and he pinned me against it. This was one crazy day.
"What happened last night? Percy didn't come in until late and was in some weird mood." Willow asked over breakfast the next morning. I froze.
"Why do you think I would know?" I asked trying to be nonchalant, didn't work.
"Well, I heard from Artemis cabin you didn't come in until after twelve." He said with a sly smile and raised her eyebrows.
"Care to expl-" She said before I cut her off.
"Percy! Luke! Sleep well?" I asked. Luke sat down beside me and kissed my cheek.
"Yeah. And you, babe?" He asked holding my hand. I glanced over to Percy who looked scared.
"Great." I said. Willow was definitely processing something going on between Percy and I.
"What about you Water Boy?" Luke said almost mockingly.
"Luke...that was rude." I said quietly.
"He likes his new nickname. Don't you Water Boy?"
"Yeah...it's okay I guess." He said. We sat in silence for a while.
"I have to go to sword fighting." I said standing up and excusing myself. I made eye contact with Percy who nodded subtly.
"I'll see you later Luke." I whispered leaning over his back and kissing him sideways.
"I'll be there soon." He said. I left the mess hall and was soon followed by Percy.
"Percy. You didn't do the stuff-I mean...what happened last night." I stuttered. He grabbed my hand and pulled me behind the mess hall building.
"You mean this?" He said pushing me against the wall and kissing me. My heart raced and I tried pulling back, but my head just hit the wall. I turned my head to the side and freed my arms. I pushed him back an arms length away.
"Percy, I can't. You know I'm with Luke. I just don't feel that way right now." I apologized. Percy's face filled with hurt and I sighed.
"Percy, I really am sorry."
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