It has been two days, but when Percy entered gym, everyone looked at him and started to gossip about that kiss, again. Percy spoted Reyna and came to talk to her.

"I should have known"

Percy looked at her confused.

"Should have known what?"

"I thought everyone was stupid for still talk about that video two days later. But you still have a silly smile on your face, that I'm guessing is because you kissed Annabeth"

Percy's smile turned to a grin.

"What can I say?"

"Do you know WHY she did it?"

Percy's smile dimmed and he shook his head.

"No. It's something to do with Sirena, but I don't know what exactly. Did she tell you?"

"No, she only asked for the video so she could replay Sirena's expression"

The teacher's voice echoed through the gym.

"Alright, kids! Today is basketball. I want two captains!"

Reyna looked over to Percy and both raised their hands at the same time.

"Alright, you two! Come here and pick up your teams"

Percy whispered to her.

"What are the rules?"

"Win"

Percy smiled.

"I like the way you think"

***

Great, him again. What did we do to deserve him?

"Hey, Regina!"

"You're officialy my stalker, right?"

Adam started to walk beside her.

"I just want to talk to you, not stalk"

Fine!

What?

You'll see.

"Fine"

Reyna stopped walking, turned to face him, crossed her arms and waited. When he said nothing, she went first.

"Well?"

"What?"

"You said you want to talk to me, let's talk"

"Right now? Why don't we go get some ice cr..."

"No, right now"

Adam seemed at a lost for words.

Oh, I see what you did here.

"Nothing? So I'm going home now"

Reyna walked away, but Adam called her right after.

"Wait!"

He doesn't give up, does he?

Apparently not.

Reyna let all her impatience clear next time she spoke.

"What is it, Adam?"

"What do you think about trying Krav Maga?"

"What?"

Does he have any idea how to flirt with a girl?

Does he have any idea how to say things that make sense?

"Try what?"

"Krav Maga. It's a martial art for self defense"

"I can defend myself, thank you"

"Maybe you can, but not like Krav Maga teaches"

"So what?"

"Come on! Try it. One day"

He's being very insistent.

What's there for him if we do?

"What's for you in it?"

"What?"

"First you ask my number, then you invite me to ice cream, and suddenly, Krav Maga. How is this an advantage for you?"

Adam smiled.

"Because that gym you pass by everyday has Krav Maga classes. My uncle is the master"

"And you train with him? That's why you're always here stalking me?"

Adam smiled sheepish.

"Kinda of"

He's cute. It's such a shame he's a stalker.

"IF I try this Krav Maga once, what's in there for you to win?"

"Hopefully you'll like it, subscribe and I get to see you three times a week!"

He grinned at her and Reyna smiled a little, at seeing his excitement.

"I have a very busy life, don't know if I can make time for it"

"We have a begginer's class in fifteen minutes. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you want, you can have a free class next Monday, what do you say?"

What do you think?

We need a chance to kick his ass. Maybe he's in this Monday class?

"Am I going to see you in this Monday class?"

Adam was grinning widely now.

"Yes, I'll be in this class! So I guess I see you on Monday?"

Reyna shrugged nonchalanty.

"Maybe..."

"Great! Can't wait! Bring comfortable clothes. And a bottle of water. And..."

Reyna put a hand over his mouth.

"I know what to bring. Now, if you excuse me..."

Reyna walked away again and smiled at hearing Adam's voice over the wind.

"See you on Monday!"

He's really excited about it.

I guess he really likes us.

Humpf, only because we're a challenge. It's amazing, the first 'no' guys hear, and they think they fall in love and keep insisting. Come on, if I said no, it's because I'm NOT interested.

Giving them a 'no' makes them work hard to turn it in a 'yes'. Maybe that's why they value it even more after.

Or maybe they just make another notch in their belt and move on, proud of turning a 'no' in a 'yes'.

That's why you don't want to say 'yes'? No matter what?

Yes, partly. And also because I haven't found a guy worth saying 'yes'.

Yet.

Yet.

Not even 'yes' for ice cream?

Nope.