“sweet girl.”

“hm?”

you turn to percy who stares dreamily at you, his palm holding up his chin. he moves his hand once your head is facing him, slipping it to your jaw as he pulls you in for a kiss.

it’s short yet sweet as ever. his lips taste of the ocean and his tongue of the strawberries you’d shared earlier. his hand remains on your jaw as he pulls away.

“what was that for?”

percy shrugs. “because I can.”

you giggle subtly, pecking his mouth again. twice more. then you turn back to your book. percy frowns as your attention is no longer on him.

he pulls you in for another kiss by your jaw once again, this time much longer than the last. he practically inhales and devours you whole.

when he pulls away this time, your cheeks are flushed. you run your tongue over your bottom lip subconsciously.

“I’m just finishing this chapter. have patience.”

“I want to have you instead,” percy whines, taking you by your waist and tugging you closer against him. “you’ve been reading for two hours straight.”

“I know, my love.” you flip the page, attempting to read the last three paragraphs.

“so.” percy buries his head in your shoulder, kissing your skin. “now pay attention to me for two hours too.”