Percy Jackson And Sadie Kane: A Forbidden Love

chapter 39

Sadie pov

I was so busy drowning in guilt, that I absolutely forgot that we hadn't thought of an explanation for…for the entire situation. When asked Percy's sea god daddy about where he'd found us, I glanced at Percy.

Percy, it appeared, was just as prepared as I was, given that he had his hands on his face and was peeping through his fingers. Which by the way, was adorable. I mean, Percy Jackson peeping through his fingers like a guilty five year old is so…and I was distracted again. Time of crisis, Sadie. Focus on no back story, not on cute Percy.

But Poseidon remained unfazed. He turned to our chaperone and gave her a businesslike smile. " I'm Poseidon. A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss. And as for the question of how I found them, well, Miss, the answer to that, I believe, is fate. Thing is, I was out with my colleagues on our ship…when we spotted Percy and the girl holding onto a plank of wood, nearly conscious. We helped them onto the ship and once they were warm and feeling better, I felt it was required to bring the kids back here, so as to ease your worries."

"Your colleagues?" Ms. Allen inquired.

" Well, yes. My team of marine biologists." Poseidon stated, as if it were the most obvious thing in the universe.

"A marine biologist named Poseidon. That's cool." Carter looked amused.

"Yes, quite." Poseidon smiled at Carter. "And now, before I take my leave, I want assurance, mam, that I am leaving my son in safe hands."

"Your son? Percy?" Ms. Allen looked, to say the least, surprised. So did everyone else on the ship. But then, the resemblance wasn't so obvious with Poseidon wearing sunglasses and a hat.

I heard Percy mutter, "He did this on purpose." Poseidon's eyes twinkled and I had a feeling Percy was right.

"Did I forget to mention that? I am so sorry. I was sure I'd mentioned it. Of course, I don't blame the school for what happened. The change in weather was rather abrupt. No one could've predicted it. But, nonetheless, safety measures on this ship are lax, I assume. Considering two of your students went overboard and if I hadn't found them, I am afraid to imagine what could've occurred." Poseidon went from friendly to overprotective strict dad real quick.

Ms. Allen went red. "Sir, I'll have you know that we had checked the weather forecast before setting out and there was absolutely no prediction of such a dreadful storm. Nevertheless, we did have safety equipments which could not be put to use in the chaos caused by the storm. Moreover, we did send search parties but it appears you found them before we did. Our safety measures were in no way LAX, the circumstances were just unexpected. And I ASSURE you, sir, that Percy and the rest of the students will return home SAFELY."

Woah. takes offense real quick. Some students looked amused at her outburst ( cough *Percy* cough) while others looked shocked (cough *Carter* cough).

Poseidon smile remained intact. "Very well then. I'll take your leave now. Percy, say hello to Sally for me." With that he took off on his motorboat. The same motorboat, which he'd earlier gifted Percy. Hmm. But then again, he could probably make one magically appear in Percy's apartment if he wanted.

Percy breathed out in relief. Once Poseidon had left, everyone gathered around us once again and started cheering, while Ms. Allen smiled and walked off, probably to get some well-deserved rest. The poor lady must have been worried sick!

Nico put an arm around Percy's neck and dragged him away, probably to lecture him to death. Percy looked back at me and winked, and then turned around and let himself be dragged off. I, like the idiot I am, blushed. This did not go unnoticed by exceedingly observant brother dear.

"Sadie, can we talk?" He said it in a casual enough way, but I knew that wasn't a question. So when we were alone, I started before he could.

"Look, I know what you're going to say." I know. Typical.

"Sadie….I thought you'd learnt.."

"Carter, trust me. This isn't the Walt situation all over. I really love Percy. I'm not infatuated." I sounded like such a Juliet. What's become of Sadie Kane!

"Oh, and what about him? Sadie, he is just recovering. He might not have actual feelings for you. You might be a….way….to cope. Not that I'm saying he's using you. I get it. He's a good guy and all. But he's not mentally sound, he might not be thinking straight. "

"And I want to help him sort it out." I said.

"Sadie…." This was one of those weird times when Carter's overprotective nature did not annoy me, but pleased me. Why? I have no idea.

"Brother dear, relax. I can take care of myself. I've outwitted Set and played hide and seek with Neckbutt. Have some faith." I smiled innocently (if that's possible for me).

"OK, ok. Yeah, maybe I'm an interfering moron. But you can't blame me. You're so careless I have to step in every now and then." Carter stated.

"I'll take that as a compliment." I said as I turned around and started to walk away. I stopped, turned my head slightly and spoke before I could change my mind. "Oh….and…he's a Greek demigod."

"WHAT?"