The next morning, Percy and Darcy were the first up. By the time everyone walked into breakfast, the two were almost done. Jason was the last to sit down, his face partly swollen. Thalia gave him a questioning look.

"What happened to you?" she asked.

He tried to say that Darcy had punched him, but it came out more like "Arcy it e" because of his swollen lip. darcy smirked proudly.

"How's your face feel? Painful, I hope." Thalia looked between Jason and Darcy's devious smirk.

"You did that?" Darcy proudly nodded. 'Nice...."

"Well, ya know, it's what happens when you mess with my best friend." Percy rolled his eyes. He still hadn't said anything to anyone, besides a small whisper to Darcy.

"So, Annabeth.....Percy told me you're rebuilding Olympus. I like the garden." Darcy said, awkwardly. Annabeth looked startled.

"Um, yeah. Demeter helped with all the plants."

"Well, it's beautiful." Percy leaned in and whispered something else in her ear. Darcy's face turned bright red. "Thank you. I so needed to know that." She shivered. She looked disgusted, but she was also trying not to laugh.

"Of course you did. That's why I told you."

Everyone looked curiously at the two. "What did he say?" Darcy looked at Annabeth, then broke out laughing.

"Something I shall not repeat!!"

Percy was smiling so wide, which no one failed to notice. He seemed more at ease with Darcy around. Since they had gotten into this mess, he hadn't smiled once. Now that Darcy is here, the smile never leaves his face.

When he noticed everyone staring, Percy quietly looked down at his food. Darcy noticed, and decided to make a risky move. Sneakily, she reached over and squeezed Percy's sides. He let out a yell and fell onto to the ground.

"When you know a person long enough, you find out where they're ticklish." Darcy laughed.

"I hate you..." Percy grumbled from the ground. Darcy rolled her eyes and helped him up.

"And I love you..."

Annabeth stared at the two, happy that Percy was laughing and smiling. But in the back of her head, something told her it wouldn't last very long...

A/N

Sorry this was short, but I had major writers block. Since this was just a filler, I promise to make the next chapter extra long.