Pertemis One-Shots

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Artemis PoV

As of the end of the war, father had removed our maiden vows, saying that we needed more fighters for Olympus. Even Aphrodite gagged at that, her reasoning being that sex was an act of love, not just to make more soldiers. Disregarding Aphrodite, father said that we were all to go to a bar every Friday. It was disgusting, almost all the people, even the females, intoxicated.

From all the times coming here, I had gained quite the alcohol tolerance, and quite a liking for a few songs. Especially Pretty Girl by Maggie Lindemann. The remixes were pretty good too. I felt arms wrap around my waist, far too close to my crotch. "Hey, girl. Wanna have some fun back at my place? You can show me how you work that ass of yours."

I scowled, remembering that I wasn't to be violent. "No thanks. If you could leave me be, that'd be great."

He started groping me. "Let me make that clear. It wasn't a suggestion, it was an order."

The pig was suddenly yanked off me. "Hey, filth! She said no, and I'm damn sure you know what that means. Paws off the ladies unless they're cool with it." I turned to see the male was a demigod. He wasn't intoxicated though, so he must've been a son of Dionysus. He stepped closer and I saw that he had sea-green eyes. A son of Poseidon-wait, Percy Jackson. He handed me a drink. "Sorry 'bout that, some o' the guys here got no manners. The name's Percy, and I swear on the Styx the drink's fruit punch. Where I come from, we can't lie on that swear. What's your name?"

I fumbled through my words. "Uh, um, Artemis."

He smiled, "That's a nice name. You seem like a nice lady too. Care to tell why you're here?"

I scowled. "My father ordered it."

Percy scowled at that. "I hate when my elders boss me around like that. I'm here 'cause my girlfriend cheated on me, then dumped me, then tried to get back together with me when she found out I had planned to propose. A few old friends told me to hit the bar and have some fun. 'Go out, have fun, lose that fucking virginity of yours and enjoy yourself, Percy.' They say. My friends are all lunatics."

I laughed. "Your friends sound rather, well, interesting." Without giving much thought, I blurted, "I'm a virgin too." We set down our empty drinks on a passing tray.

"Well, good to know I'm not the only one. Care to dance?" Percy stuck out his hand.

I bit my lip. "Um, I don't know how."

Percy smiled and took my hand. "It's simple. Just follow my lead. Once you get the hang of it, you'll probably be the one leading." He pulled me out to the mass of bodies and we started swaying to the beat like everyone else.

As the night went on, the floor started the clear and became more spacious. Percy was behind me now, our hands intertwined. The music stopped, the bar closed, and we went outside. Percy was still holding my hand. I blushed, this was my first time actually enjoying being at a bar. "Thanks for tonight, Percy. I actually enjoyed myself."

"Good. I'm glad you finally enjoyed my uncle's order. Anyway, can I show you this place?"

"I was wondering when you would figure it out. Sure." Percy used his demigod powers to teleport us to a clearing in a forest near a cliff that gave a beautiful view of the ocean
and the moon.

I sat down, and Percy sat behind me, stretching his legs so I was between them. I leaned into his chest, feeling it rumble as he speaks. "You know, the position of the moon affects the tides."

"Really? I never knew that." I said as our faces inched closer.

"Well, I'm sure there's much more I can teach you," Percy breathed before our lips connected. I closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling. When we finally broke the kiss, Percy asked, "Hey, um, do you have a date for the annual party on Olympus?"

I smiled and shook my head. "No, I don't." He smiled, "Will you go with me then?"

"Yes," I said, kissing him again.