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Prompt: Rainy Day

Percy watched as heavy raindrops pattered against the window of his Cabin. Today was one of the rare days Mr D. allowed rain into the Camp grounds, citing that the Strawberries needed water. Personally Percy just thought that he didn’t want to deal with the chaos Camp always brought around today. The noise of the rain against the window panes was soothing, relaxing Percy further into the big blue chair in Cabin 3’s common room.

All of a sudden there was loud knocking at  the door to the Cabin. Considering the heavy rainfall, Percy didn’t expect any guests today. He rose from his chair and made his way over to the heavy wooden door. When he opened it he was greeted by the sight of his boyfriend, Castor Amarone, a twin son of Dionysus, standing on the porch of his Cabin. Castor was wearing a purple raincoat that almost fell to his knees.

“Cas?” Percy asked, a soft smile spreading across his face.

“Hiya, love!” Castor said cheerfully. “I thought you’d be lonely today so I decided to drop by!”

“Doesn’t this mean that Pollux is alone now?” Percy asked, his heart warming even though it was frigid outside.

“Screw Pollux! I see him every day!” Castor pouted.

“You also see me every day, Kitty.” Percy said.

“Yeah, yeah. I guess. Can I come in now?”

Percy snorted. “Yes. You’re going to catch a cold if you stay out there.”

Castor grinned and shoved past Percy, taking off his raincoat and boots. Percy just laughed and went to sit on the couch, patting the spot next to him as an invitation. Castor then ignored that to go and sat on Percy’s lap instead, burying his head into his boyfriend's neck and wrapping his arms around his waist. Percy smiled and wrapped his arms around Castor, content to sit there and hug his boyfriend.

Castor, however, started to squirm after about 15 minutes. Being ADHD didn’t do them any favors when they weren’t actively fighting. Percy sighed. “What would you like to do, Kitty?”

Castor smiled against his neck and the next moment he jumped up from his place on Percy’s lap and went over to the record player sitting on the bookshelf. Percy had gotten one a while ago since he hated silence and couldn’t use a phone for music because of the danger modern technology poses to demigods. He and a few of his friends had gone out record shopping a while ago and picked out a few of their favorites for Percy to keep and play whenever they were over.

Percy watched as Castor picked out his chosen album and set it on the record player. He came over to Percy and tried to drag him up.

“Come on! Dance with me, Perce!” Castor said.

“Do I have to?” Percy asked playfully.

“Yes, yes! Now, come on!” And with one final tug Castor lifted Percy onto his feet. Castor grabbed one of Percy’s hands in his and put the other one on his shoulder. Percy got the hint and moved a hand onto Castor’s waist. Castor carefully led them through a slow waltz as ‘Waltz of The Flowers’ played in the background. Well, he tried to lead. Castor used to be much taller than Percy but ever since he got his growth spurt, Castor had only come up to Percy’s collar bone. Castor laughed everytime Percy stumbled and kissed him everytime Percy was about to speak. They danced in each other's arms as the rain continued on in the background. 

Eventually as the album finally finished, Percy dragged Castor into his bedroom. He stripped from his t-shirt and jeans and changed into an old tank top and sweats, all the while enjoying the delicious blush on his boyfriend's cheeks.

“You want to change, Kitty?” Percy asked. Castor nodded and grabbed one of Percy’s hoodies and went to the bathroom to change. When he came out he was in nothing but Percy’s hoodie and his boxers, holding his clothes. When he put them down Percy grabbed his boyfriend’s wrist and dragged him over to his bed. Percy got under the covers and yanked his boyfriend down onto him causing Castor to let out a yelp of surprise. Percy wrapped his arms around Castor’s waist and buried his nose in the blond’s hair. Castor giggled and wrapped his arms around Percy’s neck.

It didn’t take long for the both of them to succumb to Hypnos’ realm, content in being held by their other half.