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Percy sighed in content as Grover raked a hand through his hair, his head laying in the satyr's lap. He was listening to music with his shitty earbuds with his head in Grover's lap, who was peacefully reading through a book with his free hand.
Early morning sunlight streamed through the windows, highlighting Grover's face as well as lighting the cabin up.The demigod stared up at his boyfriend with a dopey grin as another song started playing. Percy wouldn't trade moments like these for anything. Literally, nothing could ever stack up to this.
Grover glanced down from his book and smiled. He played it down beside him and pulled one of Percy's earbuds out.
"Whatcha listening to?" He asked quietly, hand still running through the other's hair.
Percy looked away nervously and smiled.
"Uh, nothing too interesting." He mumbled, flushing slightly in embarrassment. Grover tilted his head.
"Can I listen?"
Hesitantly, he handed Grover the right earbud cord, who happily put it in his ear. Percy closed his eyes, not wanting to see his reaction.
'And you've got eyes that could tear me down, but all they do is build me up. So hold my hand before my hear errupts'
Percy felt like there were bees trapped under his skin, like his skin was vibrating from nerves. Weird analogy, but still true. He's not sure why this was such a big deal to him, it's just a song.
The demigod wasn't one of those people who got really into music for emotional reasons, but this still felt more personal
Probably because of how much this song made him think of Grover. Normally Percy just listened to music to enjoy it, no feelings attached.
At least Grover seemed to be enjoying the song.
'I'm sorry if I come off strong. And it could be that you're all wrong for me. But I just had to see. Cause you are broken and I am such a wreck. I think we'd make a lovely mess'
"Yknow, this song makes me think of you. A lot." Percy blurted out. It was true, that's pretty much the only reason he listened to it. It was pretty different from the rest of his music.
The hand in his hair came to a sudden pause, Grover's breath hitching. Percy swallowed, squeezing his eyes shut I'm
'Fuck. I'm a fucking idiot.'
Before could continue mentally freaking out, Grover leaned over and kissed him, both hands going to his hair. Percy was shocked, but obviously kissed him back. It was awkward from their angle, but neither cared.
'Someday we could wake up in a bed we call our own. I would buy you lots of flowers and someday I'd build your home'
Percy sat up and moved to where he was in front of his boyfriend, not breaking the kiss. His hands went to cup Grover's face. Grover leaned back to where he was leaning against the bed and pulled the demigod closer.
'I would sing you Frank Sinatra while we sing along and dance. This life, of course, could be all yours, If you just gave me a chance'
Grover slowly pulled away. His face was flushed and he was panting slightly, his smile beaming. Realistically, Percy probably wasn't in a much better state, but he's never felt better. Grover stared at him and shook his head.
"I think you're driving me crazy." He mumbled, resting his head on Percy's shoulder.
Percy snorted. "Yeah, I could say the same for you." Grover paused and leaned up next to Percy's ear.
"Perce?"
"Huh?"
"I love you."
It was a whisper, something Percy probably wouldn't have even heard if Grover wasn't directly by his ear. Percy's eyes widened, feeling his heart speed up. He gently pushed Grover forward, a huge, stupid grin across his face.
"I love you too, G-man."
Grover started laughing, covering his face.
"Re-really? You're gonna call me G-man in this situation?" Percy fake pouted and tried to move the other's arm.
"Aw come on, I'm fucking trying!"
The satyr gave in, moving his arm away from his face. Percy grinned.
"Better." Grover rolled his eyes and kissed Percy again.
The last line of the song played through the earbuds, which were now long-forgotten on the floor.
'I swear I'll love you, till I'm dead'
Annabeth, Nico, and Will stood outside of the Poseidon cabin. They were all supposed to meet up to help Percy clean up his cabin so he wouldn't be fucked for inspection. Annabeth had already knocked a few minutes ago with no response. Nico huffed and looked at the other two.
"I say we just go in."
Will frowned. "Isn't that rude?" Nico shrugged.
"Maybe, but it's also rude to ignore people, so he's either gonna not be here, or have the door locked if he doesn't want us to come in." The son of Apollo was going to argue with his boyfriend, but he was already opening the door.
"Asswipe, are you- SHIT." Nico immediately slammed the door shut and looked at the other two.
"Percy and Grover are fucking. Well, not fucking, I don't think, but they're sucking faces."
Annabeth had a sympathetic expression on her face, like she had been in the same situation as Nico before.
"Sorry, Nico. Welcome to the club." Will, on the other hand, started laughing.
"Well, I guess that explains why he didn't answer."
Nico crossed his arms and looked at Annabeth.
"Now what? Do we just leave or wait?" Annabeth shrugged.
"Dunno, he probably heard you, though. Let's give them a second."
As if on clockwork, Percy swung the door open, face still bright red. He narrowed his eyes on Nico.
"Learn how to knock man." Nico huffed.
"We did knock, asshole! A lot! You were just too busy making out with your goat-dude boyfriend."
"Oh. Uh, sorry." Grover could be seen behind him, shoving his face into a pillow.
Percy sighed and moved out of the way.
"Come in, I guess." Nico and Annabeth were giggling as they walked in, but Will stopped. He smiled at Percy and patted his shoulder.
"Good for you, Percy. I don't think I got to say that." He said cheerily. Percy smiled.
"You too, man. You and Nico seem happy."
Will smiled wider, flushing slightly. "Yeah, I know I am at least." He walked into the cabin.
Percy looked back at Grover. He couldn't help but smile, he was happy too.
More than he thought he ever could be. He followed his friends into the cabin.