Her Touch

6

Percy PoV

I chuckled at Aaron's expression: surprised, then delighted. "Artemis, since you're in a relationship, I was wondering if you'd approve of me asking out and possibly dating your lieutenant, Thalia?"

Artemis smiled. "Yeah, I approve. And if you see the rest of my hunters, tell them they can date as well. But, be warned, Thalia and Percy are like close siblings. If you ever hurt Thalia, you'll be dealing with Percy." I nodded solemnly.

"Anyways, we've got business to attend to, Aaron. Catch ya later!" I grinned.

"Well that was nice," Artemis kissed my cheek as we walked down the hall to Hecate's office.

The door opened as I went to knock. "Perseus, what brings you here? And with a goddess no less?"

"Ah," I said. "Well, Artemis is my girlfriend, and we wish to start a family together someday, but I've been turned mortal again, so I was wondering if you had a potion or spell to make me immortal again."

Hecate flipped through her books. "Give me five days, and I'll have it ready for you," she said.

Back in our room, I nuzzled Artemis's neck as I hugged her. Artemis moaned quietly, burying her face in my shoulder so stifle the sound. I bit down, a loud moan escaping my girlfriend's lips.

Pulling away and seeing the dazed look on her face, I whispered, "I wait for the night of our marriage, when I can show you what pleasures I can truly bring you."

Artemis blushed deeply, registering the meaning of my words even coming out of her dazed state. She then looped her arms around my neck and brought her lips to mine. I rolled and sat up so Artemis was in my lap. I nibbled at her bottom lip, then ran my tongue across it. Her lips parted slightly, allowing me entrance to her mouth. After a bit, her tongue met mine, and they met in a clash for dominance.

Eventually, we pulled apart for breath, Artemis pushing me onto my side and snuggling into my chest.

After a snooze, I woke up and felt Artemis snuggling into me again. "Can't sleep, love?" Artemis shook her head. I sat up and pulled Artemis into my lap. "What're you thinking about?"

Artemis blushed deeply. "What you'd said earlier." I chuckled at hearing this.

"Tell ya what, it's about 2 in the afternoon now, you wanna go say hi to your hunters?"

"Will you come with me?"

I nodded. As we stepped out to the hall, Athena ran up to us. "In the education department, we're starting up a Strategy 101 class. Could you teach it, Percy?"

Artemis raised her eyebrow. "You want Percy to teach a class? An educational class?" Athena nodded.

I scratched the back of my head. "When do I start?"

"In about a week. Thanks!" Athena ran off to go organize something else.

Artemis knocked on the door to Thalia's room. A minute or so later, Aaron answered the door, Thalia standing behind him.

"Artemis! What're you doing here?" Thalia exclaimed.

Artemis smiled. "Can I not drop by to say hi to my hunters?"

Aaron stepped aside and invited us in. Once we were all seated on the couches, Thalia spoke. "M'lady, I apologize for not speaking to you abo-"

Artemis held her hand up. "Did Aaron not tell you? He asked for my permission to date you. Besides, it would seem rather hypocritical to make my hunters keep their
oath to swear off men when I am with one myself."

Thalia gasped. "Really? Who?"

I facepalmed. "Ohhhhh," Thalia said. We all chuckled.

A few days later, it was time to go get the immortality potion. I got the potion from Hecate and went back to the room. Artemis looked up from her book and saw the flask.

"Is that the immortality spell thing?"

I nodded and set it on the table. "Well?" Artemis asked. "Drink it!" I popped the cork and downed the stuff.

"Eugh, that tasted horrible," I commented. "I'm hungry. Fruit?"

Artemis nodded. "Yeah, I was thinking of a little snack anyway." I grabbed a couple of apples, handing her one.

After a few bites, Artemis saw something wrapped around her apple's core. She cracked the rest of the apple open and saw that it was a silver and blue engagement ring.

"I had been trying to fund the best time to ask. Will you marry me, Artemis?" I asked.

Artemis nodded, speechless. She slipped on the ring and hugged me. I cupped my fiance's cheek and kissed her softly on the lips.

We were cut off by a sudden knock at the door. I sighed and opened it, my ears meeting the squeals of Aphrodite and Hera. "When's the wedding? Can we help plan it?" They asked.

I turned to Artemis and she motioned to let them in. I stepped aside and closed the door behind them. Plopping down on the bed next to Artemis, I rested my head in her lap and closed my eyes, tuning out the chatter.

I looked up when I felt Artemis ruffle my hair. "We've finished most stuff. Just need your okay on a couple of things, okay?" Artemis asked. I nodded, okaying the silver-blue theme, as well as the July 31st date.

After Aphrodite and Hera left, Artemis asked, "Percy, how old are you?"

"24, according to mortal years. Due to time powers used on me and all that, though, I have around 4,000 years worth of life experience." I answered.

"Percy, are you still a virgin?"

"What?"

"Have you ever had sex with anyone?"

"No, not quite sure why, but no."

Artemis nodded and laid down. I scooted up so I was next to her and held my fiance in a hug. "You should probably rest, Percy. You start teaching tomorrow, remember?"

I nodded and closed my eyes, drifting off to a dreamless sleep.

The next morning, I woke early and kissed Artemis on the forehead before getting ready.

I made breakfast, which Artemis got up to eat with me. I couldn't tie my tie properly, which Artemis laughed at before doing for me. She pecked me on the lips. "Good luck Percy."

I smiled and kissed her cheek before heading off to my classroom.

I went through the day getting to know my students, and them getting to know me.

My final class let out at around four in the afternoon and I headed home. I opened the door and saw Artemis had crashed on the couch. I changed into a pair of sweats and a t-shirt. I picked up Artemis and carried her to the bed. I sat down and laid her next to me, resting her head in my lap.

Artemis woke up after about a half-hour. "Have a good nap?" I asked.

Artemis nodded, rubbing her eyes. "The hunters can be so tiring," She murmured groggily.

I smiled and kissed her cheek. Artemis yawned and stretched as she sat up. I pulled her into a hug, resting my chin atop her head. Artemis shifted so she was sitting in my lap.

"I was thinking of teaching archery,"
Artemis spoke.

I kissed her temple. "You'll have to check with Athena to make sure she hasn't got any other plans for you though, she is the education head." I pulled her closer and whispered, "Besides, you're probably gonna be pretty exhausted the first few weeks of our marriage."