I absolutely don't own Percy Jackson& the Olympians. I'm sorry to burst your bubble people, but I'm not Rick Riordan! So this will be a series of one-shots about one of my favourite pairings, which will probably never be( I know tragic, right?) ; Pothena! So Poseidon + Athena. Enjoy!

Athena sighed happily while she took her book out of her bag and opened it. She had been waiting for this moment all day. The moment she could go back to her book and relax. Forget the world around her and just enjoy the story.

She was on the beach, after a long day working in her house together with her father. The day had been long and tiresome, discussing the same things over and over again. Even Athena had been bored out of her mind and she normally liked those sort of things.

Zeus had asked her to make a few battle plans in case they were attacked. He was getting really paranoid. He saw enemies everywhere and in everyone. He had even looked suspicious at her, his own loyal and reasonable daughter.

Her father was convinced there would be another attack, so he had urged her to make another battle plan. She had spent the entire afternoon discussing tactics and possibilities for attacks with her father. He hadn't been satisfied until she had made a battle plan for in case they were attacked, a battle plan in case their first one didn't work, a battle plan in case that one didn't work and a plan for defences. It had taken her forever until he was finally satisfied. Sort of.

Finally, he had let her go. But not after promising she would renew the battle plans at least once a week. Other ways their enemies would know what they were up to, Zeus had said. Athena had chosen the diplomatic way and nodded obediently instead of telling him he was getting too paranoid. And now, she was finally free. Free to relax and be far away from her crazy family. Or so she hoped.

Father has tormented me all day, but at last I'm free. I can finally finish the Da Vinci code. Although I do have to find a way to help father when I have finished. He is getting more paranoid every day. This is getting out of hand. Athena did feel concerned. No matter how annoying and horrible Zeus could be, he was her father and Athena loved him. But on the other hand, she couldn't do anything right now. She would think of something later. She deserved some time for herself.

Determined to forget about Zeus and his paranoia, Athena focused on her book. She wouldn't let anyone come between her and her book. She had been wanting to read it for quite some time now, but things kept distracting her from it. Now she would read it. And she would finish reading it.

At least, that was what she had planned. Just spending the rest of the afternoon reading. Except she hadn't contemplated one thing. One thing that was beyond her reach. One thing, or person rather, that kept annoying her. Poseidon.

Athena was completely focused on her book, oblivious to the rest of the world, when someone suddenly grabbed her book. "He! That is my book, give it back immediately or- Poseidon?". She fell silent, staring at the sea god before her. She cursed herself for not foreseeing this. She should have known he would be here.

Poseidon, holding the book in one of his hands, grinned. "Yep. He owl head, how are you doing? Wouldn't have expected you to see here".

Athena sighed. "I'm fine. Or I would be if some idiot wasn't bothering me. And it is I wouldn't have expected to see you here. Pay attention to what you are saying Kelp Head".

Poseidon rolled his eyes. "Whatever. Just like you to pay attention to things like that. What are you doing here anyway?".

" I contemplate it was obvious what I was doing and want to do here. Reading. What else? And I crave to continue reading, without your face tormenting me, so give me back my book barnacle beard".

Poseidon looked at the book in his hand like he was wondering how it got there. He grinned. "Nope. That won't do".

Athena raised her eyebrows. "What possible reasons could you have to refuse giving my book back?".

Poseidon shrugged. " I just don't like reading that much. And you are in my territory featherbrain. Besides, normal people swim when they are at the beach. Ever heard of it miss the encyclopaedia?".

" I'm baffled you even know that word Poseidon. With your limited knowledge, I would have anticipated you wouldn't even know such a thing existed" Athena mocked. "As for your ridiculous statement, of course I know what regular people do on a beach. But I'm not regular, now am I? I'm a goddess and I want my book back. Now ".

Poseidon smiled. " What is the magic word"? He held the book in front of here and Athena gave him a look of contempt. No way she was going to play along with his little game. " Forget it you vlacas. I already asked politely for it. And now give it back!".

Poseidon smiled a little wider. "I would have expected the goddess of wisdom knew everything. Don't you know the magic word miss know-it-all?".

Athena rolled her eyes. " Just give it back". She wasn't going to do what he wanted; bickering. She only wanted to read right now. It was all she desired at the moment.

"Why do you even want to read while there are things much more enjoyable to do on a beach?".

" Like what? Building a sandcastle? Maybe that is enjoyable for a simple, fool-minded soul like you, but I enjoy something that requires at least a little bit of knowledge. Reading".

"You are boring. And I wasn't talking about building sandcastles of course. I was talking about swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, diving and all the other fun things you can do in the water. Seriously, if all you want to do is read why would you come to the beach?".

Athena shrugged. "It is a nice spot. Even you, being devoid of any knowledge normally, know I enjoy a good scenery".

Poseidon smirked. "So you admit my territory is awesome?".

" I suppose. Too bad it's owner isn't awesome. This place is really wasted on a foolish, inept, poorly excuse of a god like yourself. ".

" I designed this place. It's like a part of me. And you're right. I'm not awesome, I'm more than awesome! I'm… What is a word that is better than awesome?". Poseidon looked really confused now.

" You can't be serious".

"I am. What is word that will describe my awesomeness best?".

" None. You are not awesome at all. You can barely read and write. It's a true miracle some titan or other monster hasn't made use of your foolishness and general lack of knowledge yet and destroyed you. How on earth would it be possible you are awesome?".

"Simple. I'm Poseidon".

" That only makes you an annoying, obtuse, vile, womanizing idiot. Congratulations. You are now officially the most annoying, presumtuous, insensate god that has ever been alive.".

" Yeah whatever. Like you are so smart". Poseidon ignored her insults, used to them and failing to grasp the meaning of most of them anyway. Besides, Athena didn't think he ever listened to her. He was always convinced his ways were best. Stubborn god.

Athena sighed. "I'm the goddess of wisdom. Naturally, I'm intelligent. If I weren't , it wouldn't be attainable for me to fulfil the job of wisdom goddess. Being the goddess of wisdom isn't exactly a cinch. It is complicated work which requires a lot of abilities and talents. But I have the proper character and talents for the job. It's only expedient that I am the wisdom goddess. ".

Poseidon chuckled. He probably had not even understood half of it, but he was used to not understanding her. He never truly did. "You might lose your job , miss former goddess of wisdom".

" I should just ignore you, but you have piqued my interest. Why would I lose my job?".

"You are on a beach, it's very hot, you have little clothes on and you haven't rubbed any sunburn into your skin. You will be burned in no time" Poseidon pointed out.

Athena sighed. "Maybe I was about to do exactly that when you came over to peeve me. " she suggested.

"You were reading, not rubbing. But if you fail to rub some sunburn into your skin, do you want me to do it?".

Athena stared at him, stunned. Is he actually proposing to touch me? To rub some stupid liquid into my skin? What does he contemplates? That I'm actually going to allow him to touch me? The idiot.

Poseidon frowned. "What? Why are you staring at me like that? ". Like always, he was absolutely clueless.

" Because you are the one needing help, not me, if you actually surmise I'm going to allow you anywhere near me! I'm not going to let you do that ".

" Wow Athena, the way you are acting, someone would believe I asked you to undress or anything. Chill already, will you?".

"This entire preposition of you is preposterous. I won't allow you to! And I'm not going to calm down, you infernal idiot!".

Poseidon shrugged. "Fine by me. Just don't run crying to your daddy when you are burned at the end of the day".

"I won't. And now give me my book back!".

"Fine. Go back to reading, if you insist on being boring". Poseidon dropped the book in Athena's hands and walked away. Athena let out a small sigh of relief. Finally, she could get back to reading.

Now where was I? Oh right, chapter 5. Athena was almost at the end of her book when she started to feel tired. She yawned. The long, tiresome day had definitely taken its toll. Athena could barely keep her eyes open. And the warm rays of the sun on her didn't help. They made her sleepy.

Maybe it won't be a bad idea to close my eyes for a little while . I will only close my eyes for a minute, just enjoying the peace and warmth. Just enjoying it. Athena found herself thinking.

Athena closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth and cosy feeling she was experiencing. She slowly started to drift to sleep, the sound of the waves and the warmth making it impossible for her to stay awake. Within ten minutes, she was asleep, the book falling on the ground when she shifted slightly.

Athena woke in the most infuriating and annoying way. She was awoken by the most provoking, puerilen, obtuse god ever. Poseidon.

She began to stir when someone grabbed her waist and carried her off. Still more or less asleep, she thought she was dreaming. So she didn't react at first, only mumbling something. She didn't want to wake. She had been having such wonderful dreams, filled with mirth.

But she didn't seem to have a choice, because she slowly began to realize she wasn't dreaming. She slowly opened one eye and at that exact moment she was thrown into the water. The ice cold water.

Athena screamed, instantly awake when she felt the cold sea water. She tried to swim back to shore, but something grabbed her waist and pulled her under. She kicked, trying to harm the person behind her, but he used his body to trap her.

He held her under water, creating an air bubble around them. Not that either of them really needed it, but he did it nonetheless. She could now see his face clearly. And she had never been more angry with him. Which said a lot, considering all the times she had been angry with him. "Poseidon" she hissed.

He smirked. "Hey sleeping beauty".

"Not funny! Let me go, you idiot! What were you thinking, pulling me under and-". Athena's words were cut off when Poseidon suddenly kissed her softly on her mouth.

She froze, unsure what to do. He pulled back and smiled. " I was thinking how beautiful you looked. And that you needed to be more fun".

And that was when he swam away, letting the air bubble disappear. Athena swallowed a mouthful of water when it suddenly disappeared.

"Poseidon! I am going to destroy you!" Athena spluttered as soon as her head was above water. And she followed the hysterically laughing sea god, screaming curses.

I'm not sure I liked it that much, but this came to me. I might change a few minor things until I like it more. Sorry if it's OOC or anything. Hope you enjoyed this nonetheless!