As soon as the rocky coast line of the island came into view, I ordered one of the ropes to wrap around Annabeth’s waist, tying her to the foremast. “Don’t untie me,” she said, “no...

Ask me again, once we defeat Gaea.

You drool when you sleep

Percy pulled Annabeth close and kissed her…long enough for it to get really awkward for Piper, though she said nothing. She thought about the old rule of Aphrodite’s cabin: that to be recognized as a...

Before I could lose my courage, I said, “Don’t I get a kiss for luck? It’s kind of a tradition, right?”I figured she would punch me. Instead, she drew her knife and stared at the...

The rivalry ends here,” [Percy] said. “I love you, Wise Girl.

We need to hurry.

Love you too!

I’d missed Annabeth probably more than I wanted to admit.

hermes has threatened me with slow mail. lousy Internet service and a horrible stock market if i publish this story. I hope he is just bluffing.