Piper POV

My eyes fluttered opened. The sun shined into the room imbetween the cracks of the blinds. My sisters from the Aphrodite cabin were buzzing around the rooming showering, putting on makeup, and pondering on which outfit was more "stylish." I groan and hop out of bed. Still exhausted from the long night of packing I drag my feet to the showers, towel in hand.

The warm water hits my cool skin giving me goose bumps. I sigh at the long day ahead of me.

Flashback from One Week earlier…

"Oh come on Beauty Queen! It'll be fun!"

I groan at Leo's annoying whining voice. I look at Jason with a pleading look. He laughs.

"Don't worry Pipes. We'll have fun. Promise." Jason says giving that irresistible smile.

End of Flashback…

Dammit those two. I can't say no to Jason…he's so… Jason how do you resist that? But I can't go on spring break with them and everyone else. We leave tonight and it'll be utter torture. The only way we could go is if my dad pulled some strings to get us somewhere to stay. Hoping he couldn't I called really short notice, but him being my dad, he was excited for me to go on vacation with everyone. Last night, he called saying his friend has a beach house in Miami and won't be using it until later this summer so we were free to use it. I tried to tell him that I didn't want to go, but he insisted. He booked a flight and everything. Trying to stay positive, I tried to imagine laying on the beach having fun with everyone else, but images of a bunch of other sluts hitting on Jason made my fists clenched at my sides in anger. I can't take a week plus of that. Not if he doesn't know how I feel…

I leaned against the side of the shower. The sound of the warm water hitting my chest and falling down the drain was somewhat soothing. It calmed me and helped me come to a decision. I'm going to tell him today. Now or never…

Percy POV

I spent the last half hour searching for Annabeth. I searched the pavilion, her cabin, the dining area, and training area, but no one knew where she was. It was nearing time to go and she had just disappeared. Eventually, I stumbled upon the forest where she was leaning against a tree, lost in her thoughts. Her beautiful, long blond curls were hanging on her left shoulder. She was wearing blue jean shorts and her orange CHB t-shirt. She had her back turned away from me, staring of at the river. I came up behind her, but I stopped a few feet short. The thought occurred to me that she didn't know I was here. I smiled. Using this to my advantage, I hooked my arms around her waist and tackled her. She shrieked and started to flail her arms around. I pinned her on the ground. Once on top of her she looked at me and stopped fighting. I gave her a sly smile.

"Hi."

"Dammit Seaweed Brain, You scared me!"

"Nice to see you too." I said with a sad smile.

She let out a sigh. Once I was convinced she wasn't mad, I let go of her arms. She punched my arm as soon as I let it go.

"Ow!"

"That's what you get for scaring me! "

"You know you can't resist me though." I said with a sly smile.

Annabeth POV

"In your dreams, Seaweed Brain."

I couldn't admit to him though that I really can't resist that cute, sly smile of his; it would just inflate his ego more. I wrapped my arms around his neck and played with his hair. I looked into his sea green eyes that make me melt on the inside. We didn't get much alone time like this, with the war and prophecies, we were both stressed out and always busy. Our vacation was well over due. Of course, I was in charge of planning everything, which again didn't give us any time together until our vacation. But, with today being the day we're leaving, I needed some time to collect my thoughts and making sure I got everything done.

Lost in my thoughts, I hadn't noticed he closed the distance between us and lightly kissed my lips. I was taken by surprise, but his lips were gentle and warm and I melted into him easily. I tightened my grip in his hair, pulling him closer. Our lips glided together in perfect sync like a tango. But, he quickly pulled away when quick footsteps were nearing. He rolled off of me while groaning, muttering something under his breath. I stood up quickly, collecting myself and brushing the dirt off of me. I looked in the distance and Grover was running towards us, waving his arms.

"Dude! Where have you guys been?! Everyone is looking for you!"

I looked at Percy, he was just sitting up with his arms on his knees; he opened his mouth to explain, but Grover interrupted.

"No! Don't give me any excuses! I know what you were doing out here! Dammit Percy do I need to give you the birds and the bees speal?"

"Whoa whoa whoa Grover! Nothing like that!" Percy said with a exhausted expression.

"Really?" Grover asked turning towards me.

"Yes Grover.."

"Phew.. Thank the gods. Anyways, Jason and them are looking for you. Aren't you supposed to be leaving soon for your vacation?"

I glanced at my watch. Crud. I ran towards my cabin to my bunk. I haven't even packed yet! With all the planning and work I've been doing I never had time. I threw everything I had in my bag, swim suit, brush, ummm clothes? I think that's it. After changing into a normal grey v-neck and faded jean shorts, I threw on my black Columbia, and ran out the door. Everyone was standing around in the pavilion, bags scattered around, waiting for me. I stopped by Percy and set down my bag.

"Sorry guys. I was busy.." I exchanged a nervous glance with Percy.

"mhmmm… well we have a flight to catch." Leo mused while give me the "I've got my eyes on you" gesture.

I turned towards Percy and grabbed his hand and squeezed it. I could tell he was nervous about the flight since the air wasn't the best place for him. I reassured him that it was going to be okay. With Jason, everything should be okay. Should…