The kiss.

It just might destroy everything.

But nonetheless, it was long, it was sweet, and it was victorious. No matter what, I may never regret it.

But, what are we going to do now?

"I'm bound to the Hunt, Nico! That was strictly against my vow!" I exclaim, my hands flying.

"Okay, okay," Nico begins to think. "I got it. How about we stay together, in secret-"

"No."

"Let me finish. But we don't get too close, okay? I mean, even the goddess herself has done that before."

"But I want to be close to you, Nico. You know I just joined this gig for the prophecy." I complain.

"Well, we can't be close, Thals. We just can't. I'm sorry, but that's the reality of it, so let's just make it work."

"What if I ask her if I can, you know . . . take a break, or take it easy."

"I don't know if that's safe. You'd be admitting your attraction-"

"And she'd help me, like other Huntresses before."

"What other Huntresses?"

"Um. I'll get back to you on that."

"You hold her so highly, why?"

"Like you said, it's just the reality of it. She's a goddess, and my leader. I have no choice."

I sigh and look down. Why must this happen to me? To us? I take a deep breath and Nico steps closer. He kisses my nose. I pull away.

"Dude, don't." I spit, staring at him as if he was crazy.

"Thalia-"

"No. I don't want anything happening to either of us."

Before he could grab me, I stormed out of his cabin. He probably would've chased after me, but in public it would just cause unwanted suspicion. What are we going to do? I think. Gods, dang it.

Time Skip

"My Lady." I bow. Inside Artemis' tent in the grass, the two of us are alone.

"Thalia, my dearest Huntress. What is it?" she asks, noticing my uneasiness.

"I'm just going to be blunt with you, My Lady. I made a vow, and I intend to stay true to it, but being the teen I am I've developed an attraction. What do I do?" I take in a deep, sipping breath. Please understand, Malady.

"Thank you for coming to me. It would've pained me to ban you, and punish you. Who is it you desire?" she asks. I take a breath of relief.

"Nico."

"Ah, yes. The son of Hades. I can see your appeal." she nods.

She takes a deep breath, and says what I could have never predicted. "Thalia. You have been one of my favorite Hunters. But you did not join for your own sake. You may become involved with this Nicholas di Angelo. And you may be in the Hunt. This is my thank you."

And that was the start of it all.

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A/N Did you guys want a Part 3 for some Thalico adorableness?? I'm totally willing to do it!! Please comment.
Also, sorry if this part sucked, but meh. Lol.