Percy Jackson And Sadie Kane: A Forbidden Love

chapter 27

Sadie pov

Guess what, everyone else in our little group decided to take a stroll in the woods. Leaving out me and Percy. I started to feel awkward. Y'know, after my stupid Would You Rather question.

But other than that, the place felt quite peaceful. It was a full moon night. The moon reflected on Percy's handsome face, and I looked away before I start drooling uncontrollably.

The both of us sat in awkward silence, and I was internally cursing the guys for leaving the two of us alone. Now don't get me wrong. I really enjoy Percy's company, more than I should, but the thing is...I was afraid I'd ruin it if I were alone with him.

Yeah, that's right people. Sadie Kane has trust issues with herself.

I looked up to see Percy staring at me. "What?" I asked.

Percy blinked as if woken up from a trance. "What?" He echoed.

"Um, you were staring at me." I said.

Percy blushed and looked down. "Uh...sorry. It's just...you look beautiful in the moonlight. I mean, you always look beautiful, but the moonlight makes you look...angelic. Especially your hair. Y'know, the highlights and all..." He faltered. I turned the color of my highlights. Red.

"Thanks. But really, I'm no Aphrodite." I said. Percy's eyes widened.

"You said Aphrodite. That's like, greek mythology reference. I thought you weren't interested in it." Percy said.

"Well, it's the only subject I've ever seen you pay attention in, and I wanted to see what was so special about it. It's actually quite interesting." I said, still blushing madly.

"Uh...yeah it is. Very interesting." The way he said it, almost bitterly, it made me shudder. He sounded so cold. I wondered why.

"Sadie, there's something I wanted to tell you." Percy said.

"Yes?" I prompted.

Percy took a deep breath. "I never really properly thanked you. I mean, ever since I've moved in here, you and Carter have been very supportive of me. You're one of the reasons I'm feeling better now.

Look, I never wanted to make a show out of my love life. But I couldn't help those fits. And you believed that. Even before you even knew me. Everyone else, they took it as a publicity stunt. Only you and your friends stuck to me. And I'm grateful for that. I really am Sugar Kane" Percy said. His voice was wavering, like he was trying very hard not to cry. I looked at him, his watery green eyes, and my heart melted.

"What are you being grateful for Hot Shot? You're a great guy. And I...uh...we are very lucky to have a friend like you. And let me tell you, the word 'thank you' has no place in friendship." I said.

"Actually, that's two words." Percy said. I laughed, and Percy grinned. I loved his grin.

Percy sighed and fell backwards onto the picnic mat. "I'm starved." He said, and I knew he was trying to be normal. Good. That was good.

"So am I." I said. And what to expect from our lucky lives. Our picnic basket was empty. Great. Just great.

"Are you excited? Y'know, about becoming a big brother and all?" I asked.