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“This is a bad idea.” Percy murmursand tries to swallow around the lump in his throat. It’s not that he isparticularly afraid of heights, but jumping into an abyss still doesn’t seemlike the best plan of action. Their pursuers are catching up though and Percy doesn’thave much of a choice if he wants to live.

“Trust me.” Jason says quietly andtakes Percy’s hand in his. He gives it a gentle squeeze and when Percy looksover at him, smiles reassuringly.

31. In awe, the first time you realised it

Jason offers his hand to Percy, pulling the other boy upfrom the ground as soon as he takes it. Their momentum is a little off, maybethe leftover adrenaline from the fight, but Jason pulls too hard and it sends Percystumbling right against his chest.

Jason can’t help it, he huffs a little laugh and smiles whenPercy pulls away from him. There is a cut on Percy’s cheek, the blood isalready drying, but it’s the only mark he seems to have taken from the fight. Percy’seyes are still dark and wild, but they seem to clear slowly, like the sea aftera storm.Jason doesn’t realise he is staring until Percy smirks and claps Jason’s shoulder.

“I’m glad you’re alive too.” He teases and Jason manages asmile despite the colour he can feel rushing into his cheeks.