The Date

3

Artemis PoV

Probably shouldn't have said that.

"So you guys are a thing, then?" Aphrodite asked. "It's not just a hookup?"

"It's not a hookup!" I snapped.

"You must really like him if you're being so defensive," The love goddess muttered. "Wait, he is immortal, right?"

I bit my lip.

Aphrodite gasped. "He's mortal?"

"He'll probably be offered immortality again anyway," I murmured.

"It's Percy!" Aphrodite exclaimed. She's smarter than she acts.

"I have no idea what you're talking about," I lied.

Before she could ask any more questions, I flashed over to a spot outside the cave and swam into the Pad.

I dried off as best I could and heard splashing from behind me.

"I take it you liked my hugs?" Percy asked, wrapping me in one.

I kissed his cheek.

"Well, that, and Aphrodite was giving me crap about going on a date." I looked up at him. "She's a lot smarter than she lets on."

Percy kissed the top of my head. "Do you still like my hugs?"

I laughed. "Yes, Percy. Your hugs are incredible."

"And what about my kisses?" He inquired mischievously.

"I don't know," I replied. "I've only had one. His lips met mine and I closed my eyes.

When I pulled away, I was in some sort of daze, a little smile on my face.

"Cuddle?" Percy suggested.

I grabbed his hand and flashed us back to my palace, flopping down on the couch.

My boyfriend kissed my forehead and sat down next to my head, grabbing a pillow.

I curled up and rested my head in his lap, hugging the pillow.

I tugged on his hand, and Percy slid down next to me, pulling me into his chest.

He kissed my cheek and my forehead, holding me tightly. "You really do like cuddles."

I murmured my agreement, closing my eyes.

Of course, like most great moments,
Aphrodite ruined it.

She cleared her throat. "So I was right. You are with Percy."

I groaned in frustration.

Percy kissed the top of my head. "Go away, Aphrodite."

I sighed and sat up. "What is it you want, Aphrodite?"

Aphrodite shrugged. "Just confirmation that you have a boyfriend."

Percy sat up and pulled me into a hug from behind. "That would be me. Are we done here?"

Aphrodite sighed and left.

I kissed Percy's cheek. "Good boy."

He smiled and kissed my forehead.

"It's getting late," I murmured.

"I should get going then," Percy finished, standing up. "I'll see you tomorrow."

He kissed my cheek and disappeared into a cloud of mist.

Show off.

I went to bed, and when I awoke in the morning, Aphrodite was there, looking down at me again.