a gasp cuts through the air. a copious amount of water fills your eyesight, you close your eyelids tightly.

"perseus! what the fuck is wrong with you?!" he laughs. but he loves you, so he hands you a towel. thankfully, you take it and wipe your eyes of water.

"thank you." though your voice lacks any real happiness.

you throw the towel somewhere on the floor and open your eyes back up to see percy grinning widely in front of you. you scowl in return.

"keep glaring at me, sweet girl, your face'll get stuck like that."

"I dislike you."

"then tell me why you're bathing with me." you blow a raspberry and let the back of your head rest against the edge of the bathtub. it's comfortable like this.

"c'mere, sweet girl."

percy takes your hand into his and pulls you up from your position, tugging you closer to him. you take your legs up to your chest and rest you chin on your knees. with this, looking to percy, your eyes appear doe-like.