Jasico and Pertavian- Cupids Game

Chapter 11

First of all, I would like to dedicate this chapter to ALL OF YOU GUYS. All of your comments really really helped, more than you would think. You guys inspired me to pick up this story again. Second of all, I am sincerely sorry that I have been LITERALLY THE WORST UPDATER EVER, but I'd like to thank all of you for sticking with me through this. Okay enough sappiness, here's your Pertavian chapter ;) oh and I tried to make this chapter wayyy longer than all the others to make it up to you guys.

                  

Percy was beginning to feel panicked, he was completely surrounded by crowds at the Camp Jupiter celebration. Hundreds of demigods were everywhere, bumping him, trying to talk to him, or trying to hug and congratulate him. His heart was beating through his chest, and he was starting to feel lightheaded. He couldn't be around all these people, he was going to start panicking and crying any second now. He stumbled towards the Temple of Jupiter, wanting to lean against the wall to make his way inside. He got almost halfway there when he felt himself start to sway, his vision started to blur.

He swayed, nearly to the Temple, about to fall when he felt arms catch him. The arms supported him into the temple and set him down on a sofa, he was too dizzy to open his eyes. After a minute, Percy felt a cold cloth on his forehead, a soft-spoken voice said "Rest for a little while, you need it". Percy opened his eyes, only to see that his mystery savior was Octavian. He was preparing a new cloth, but he looked so...human. He moved softly, and had no hints of anger or cruelty in his face. Percy didn't know what to think of this, why would Octavian help him? "Octavian?" he asked questioningly, unable to form a full sentence. Octavian turned around and met his gaze, "Yup that's me, you didn't forget when you almost passed out, did you?" he smirked, not cruelly though, it could even be described as a playful smirk, Percy realized. He sat up suddenly, only making himself dizzier in the process. "Why are you helping me?" he spit out cruelly. Octavian walked over to him and gently pushed him back to a laying position before switching out the cloth, "wouldn't want our savior to pass out, would we?" he said this in such a sad, gentle tone that Percy was shocked into cooperation. Why was Octavian being so nice to him, why did he care? His thoughts were interrupted by Octavian, "Has anyone told you recently that you have truly beautiful eyes?" he said while sitting on the other end of the sofa. Percy was taken aback, "Uh, well, no, but thank you?" Octavian smiled at him, "You're welcome".

Percy was absolutely entranced by Octavian's smile, he'd never seen a genuine smile like this on him before. It made him absolutely glow, his eyes lit up, he even had DIMPLES; he was positively adorable.  His train of thought was cut short by Octavian, "Well we should get you back to your cabin." he said. Percy's spirit fell, he would have to stay in the lonely cabin by himself, plagued by nightmares. He agreed quietly, trying not to sound too disappointed, as he stood up with Octavian's assistance. They walked to the Neptune Cabin in silence, Octavian supporting Percy with an arm around his waist. As they reached the door, Octavian turned towards him, "Well Percy, I guess this is goodbye for now, I'll see you tomorrow". Before Percy could protest or even react, Octavian had his arms wrapped around him in a hug. Immediately after, Octavian scurried away, leaving a very shocked Percy standing on the cabin doorstep.

Percy slept horribly to say the least. Nightmares of Tartarus and Annabeth haunted his mind, every time he closed his eyes he saw Annabeth fighting till her last breath, he witnessed Bob the Titan defending them, and worst of all, he remembered his fate to be cursed by all the people whose deaths had been his fault. Percy woke up in a cold sweat, trembling, with tears running down his face. He couldn't stay in his cabin anymore, he needed to get out. It was already morning, demigods strolled throughout New Rome, while others trained. He wasn't in the mood to be seen or congratulated, he was tired of having to be the perfect hero 24/7; so he slipped into one of the many temples scattered across the fields of Camp Jupiter. Once he was inside, he let himself slide to the floor, resting his head on his knees, wanting nothing more than to just disappear.

Suddenly he heard a voice, "Percy?" It was Octavian, how had he not heard him enter? Percy looked up to see a concerned Octavian walking toward him, Octavian said "I was worried about you, I came by your cabin to check on you and you weren't there" Percy quickly stood up and tried to walk away, ignoring the concerned Augur following right behind him. He felt a hand grab his shoulder. "Percy, wait!" He turned around to face Octavian, "What do you want!" he said harshly, trying to turn away, Octavian's strong grip held him in place. He replied "I want to help, I want to make sure that you're okay, I care." Percy couldn't believe what he was hearing, "No offense Octavian but I don't exactly believe that you care about me." He heard his voice shaking as he said it. He shook Octavian's hand off his shoulder and attempted to storm out a second time. The second that he felt a hand try to stop him he turned around to face Octavian, he couldn't let this continue, he needed to know what Octavian was thinking, why he was acting this way.

*Percy's POV* (so sorry for the change from 3rd to 1st person, I messed up)

"Go away Octavian!" I yelled, trying to sound strong. My voice cracked at the end making it sound like more of a plea than a command. He walked over to me, backing me against the wall of the temple. He set his arms against the wall on either side of me, it wasn't in an aggressive way but it made sure that I would have to listen to what he had to say. I was terrified, not of him, but of what he would say, and my own feelings. "Go away! I've had enough of your stupid games and I am not in the mood right now! You have hated my guts since I came to camp, you even tore up my pillow pet!" I was still not over that "and ever since we came back you've been too nice to me, what game are you trying to play?! You hate me, why are you being nice to me?" my voice wavered at the end. Octavian had a look of anguish on his face so strong it made me shudder.

He spoke softly, "That's the problem love, I don't hate you." he continued "I actually quite like you. I like you in a way that can't be healthy" My breath caught in my throat, if Octavian noticed he didn't waver. "I want to know about you, you're so utterly fascinating. I want to know what makes you....you. I want to know about your childhood, your dreams, what you're afraid of and what you love. I want to know about these curious little beads on your necklace that you always wear." he said, running his lean fingers across my necklace. "I want to know your habits, like whether you're a morning person or not. I desperately want to tell you how drop dead gorgeous your eyes are, and brush away that one hair that always falls in front of them. I want to know how you like your coffee, or if you even like coffee, I want to be there for you when you're sad. Most of all I want to be the one to tell you how absolutely amazing you are" Octavian blushed slightly looking down. I couldn't breathe, my heart was racing so fast that I thought I might actually have a heart attack. I'd always thought Octavian was.... well... good looking. Anyone would be a fool not to admit it. His blonde hair was cut short but still had a messy feel to it. His blue eyes were bright light blue and they always seemed to be looking for threats. And that British accent could bring anyone to their knees." I..." I started speaking but I didn't know what to say. Did I like Octavian back? Did I want to be with him? Octavian looked up at me, eyes shining with tears that hadn't fallen yet. "I understand" he said, he dropped his arms from beside me and walked out of the temple. I couldn't make myself go after him.

I walked back to my cabin completely filled with self-loathing, why couldn't I do anything right? I realized now that I had been a complete jerk to Octavian, I was too scared of my own feelings. I didn't know what I wanted, if I wanted to be with him; I think that I did want to be with him, and that's why I was so scared. Why hadn't I trusted that he had changed, that he genuinely cared about me? I wanted to slap myself for being so stupid. I made up my mind, I would apologize and make it up to him; no matter what. But in the meantime, I would continue hating myself. I began realizing that I might actually have feelings for Octavian, and that maybe I had always had feelings for him. I reached my cabin wanting nothing more than to sleep and forget all this, I would be able to sleep now that it was daylight. As I entered my cabin, I looked towards my bed and felt tears run down my cheeks. Sitting on the bed was a brand new Panda Pillow Pet, with a ribbon wrapped around its neck and a card that said "Does this make up for it? Love- Octavian" He must have left it there when he came to check on me this morning. As soon as I saw him next, I would make it up to him, he deserved that. I needed to stop hiding my feelings and being scared of my own emotions... But first I needed a nap, and I may or may not have cuddled my new Pillow Pet.

Authors Note: SO HOW DID Y'ALL LIKE THE CHAPTER?! This chapter is so long, but I'm really happy with it. PLEASE comment and tell me what you thought of the chapter :) I love hearing your positive (or constructive) feedback, it really motivates me. Once again, I'd just like to thank all of you for sticking around, you guys are honestly the best readers ever, and tell me if you guys liked the Pertavian ;)