Strictly Enjoyment. (Permafrost)

The "prince charming" outfit was left back with the Aphrodite girl, and although she pouted softly, Chris promised that she would be allowed to design his costume next year. If of course he survived that long, life was always so fickle for a Demigod. It was a serious problem for many, always in danger of dying, why, just last year Chris had had his own near-death experience. In his folly and lack of research he had chosen a plan with a high chance of failure... 30%! That chance was almost absurd in Chris's mind! Yet, at the time he saw no other alternative.

He shook his still masked face briefly, he was dressed once again in his form fitting sweatshirt and jean combo. The same white mask that decorated his visage was still pressed against his face as he waited for the girl whom had promised she would show up. In his right hand he held a picnic basket, filled with 3 bottles of coke and 3 of pepsi. It had also taken Chris the past two hours to cook a meal that was equally mouth watering, and suitable for a picnic!

Of course, there WAS an advantage to having read his mother's cookbook collection. He had prepared a seafood casserole, filled exquisitely with bits of lobster, crab, and other such delicacies. A covered pumpkin pie also sat in the basket. A vegetarian alternative was also present, a salad seasoned carefully and tastefully, done so that the taste was comparable to the finest of cuisine. The best part is, this entire set up had only taken Chris an hour and a half, thought it was hard work, it definitely payed off in the end. He was also very glad that the basket had been enchanted to hide the scent of said goodies.

So, there he waited at their rendezvous point, hoping she would indeed show up.

OOC: I really don't like how this turned out, but eh ;-;...

Sure enough, his princess had arrived. Even without her fancy make-up and clothing she still looked radiant. She possessed supple, pale skin that seemed to catch the very light of the moon. She was comfortably dressed in a frilly skirt, and a comfortable hoodie and shirt. The same mask also adorned her face, a sight that was both amusing AND disappointing.

"A prince I am not, however I shall be your companion this night."

He lead here slowly to a small wooded area, eventually revealing a clearly overlooking the entire lake. It was dry, whatever wind there was, was blocked by the trees, and the entire sparkling lake was there for their eyes to take in. He set down the basket and gently popped it open, the intoxicating smell of the food he prepared quickly filling the air as he brought out the blanket. He laid it down and pulled out two sealed containers, each filled with some of his Seafood Casserole. He also retrieved the pumpkin pie and the salad, bringing the glass bottles of coke and pepsi out last.

"I hope it's all to your liking."

A gently smirk crossed his features, the tone in his voice was relatively expecting. He had spent a long time preparing this meal, and he had been told countless times that he had a certain knack for cooking, though he did believe that it was due to his high level of intelligence.

Raven smiled and walked over to her companion. Softly kissing his cheek her eyes sparkled. " So what wonderful treats have you made for us this evening." Her words were more a purr. Taking a seat in the sand she patted the seat beside her before she carefully removed her mask. It was getting a bit itchy for the time at the beach. Carefully sliding of her shoes she couldn't wait to eat. Even though she was a vegetarian she wanted to try the amazing smelling sea food dish he had made for them.

A simple kiss on the cheek, something that normally wouldn't actually affect Chris in the slightest, but for some reason, on this night, it had such a profound effect on him. Curious... He would need to comb through his own emotions later. The shock from the gentle kiss however, wasn't exactly what put him over the edge. As she removed her mask, Chris's jaw almost dropped... Breath-taking... Simply.... Breath-taking. Her beauty was enough that even the twinkling lake paled before her sparkling visage. He slowly shook his head, there was literally nothing he could say at this moment. All he could do was set the plates.

Once completed, he took his seat next to her, his mask still covering his face. He had no intentions of taking off his mask, he simply wished to see if she could be coaxed into removing it for him. He simply wished to see if he could allow the curiosity in her to burn hot enough to remove his mask. Taking a fork and plunging it into his culinary masterpiece, he brought it slowly to her lips. One hand cupping the food underneath the food to ensure that nothing spilled.

As confident as Chris was in his abilities, this was one of those times that he truly hoped with all of his heart that she would enjoy the food. He would need to speak with the Cabin Leader later, for some reason he felt as though she could cook, though he had no idea why.

It was amazing to the son of Athena that he was STILL at a loss for words. Despite his great intelligence, nothing came about. There was absolutely nothing he could say that would match her. To him it seemed there was nothing he could say that he could deem worthy for her to hear. However, he would exact his revenge for her befuddling him so. He gingerly leaned in, and in but a breath of whisper he spoke.

"Seldom can anyone take my breath away."

Raven's cheeks flushed the deepest shade of crimson. Leaning forward she did take the bite her offered her. The food tasted even better how it smelled. Sighing contently her gaze flickered to his eyes. She was curious as to see, who was hidden behind the mask, once she did swallow the tidbit of food she licked her bottom lip." If you're that amazing of a chef, I hope I die eating you're food." Something about him drove her curiosity wild. Reaching up, she ran her fingertips along his mask. Considering removing it. She changed her mind, it could wait until after this dinner was over.

She happily took the morsel that he had offered, it quickly became clear that she was enjoying the casserole. Chris was normally confident in his cooking, but the reassurance just provided was well... Reassuring! A pleasant grin found its way to his features as he was clearly content with how things were beginning to unfold. However, her compliment did catch him a bit off guard, that kind of thing wasn't exactly what he had expected to hear. A light pink streaked its way across his face as she caught his eye and spoke. But, if there was one thing that all children of Athena were good at, it was quick thinking.

"Careful now, too easily could you enthrall me to your every wish."

A sly wink soon followed this indicative comment as every word was laced with hidden meaning. A hidden message that would be completely open to interpretation. This was a common tactic employed by this particular demigod, but it was oh so effective. No matter whom the person, they were forced to guess as to what the hidden meaning could imply. The beauty of this tactic was, no matter how "sure" they could be, there was always that nagging doubt that they were wrong.

Her fingers pressed delicately against his mask, she came excruciatingly close to removing it but yet, she would tease Chris that much longer. This called for retaliation! His right hand rose and clasped hers ever so gently, bringing it down to his lips. His warm hazel hues meeting her chocolate eyes as he tenderly kissed her fingertips. He held his gaze for what would hopefully feel like eons to the girl.

Now Raven, who was fairly wise, knew what he was trying. So she let a sweet little grin pass her lips when her eyes rolled. Now then something this bold would probably shock the boy. Slowly she pulled her hand away from his, then her lips met his in a soft lingering kiss. Her eyes slowly closed while she removed his mask. Raven had never felt butterflies like this before. A bright scarlet color came across her face when she pulled back." Tsk, tsk tsk." She whispered softly.

Oh for shame... It seemed she had seen through his... "ruse". No matter, it would prove all the more entertaining to get by on even more subtle acts. To make her heart flutter with the absolute simplest of phrases. He would need to force his voice into something that was soft and tender. He would need to relax her further with every additional word, no, with ever syllable that escaped his lips.

She quickly leaned in, but before she could place her kiss he rose a gentle finger and obstructed her path. An action so quick and concise that it seemed she didn't even notice, proceeding to remove his mask. His face now in full view, as the full wrath of his all knowing eyes was unleashed upon the girl. Gently he removed his finger from her path, and arched forward. His lips pressing themselves against hers as he wrapped his arms around her in a tender embrace.

The kiss was quickly broken, and before she would be allowed to say anything he snaked his way over to her ear. A breath of whisper... A technique that he so often employed, was now used to its full effect. A technique that would hopefully send shivers down to her very core as he spoke.

"Tsk... Tsk... Tsk."

He mimicked somewhat teasingly. His arms remained wrapped around Raven, his hands working their knowledge upon her back. Key points, that when pressed would seem to reverberate throughout your entire body. They were exceedingly sensitive, almost like the common pressure points that children played around with, but much... MUCH more effective. T'was no power, a mere simple... Trick he had learned from his extensive martial arts training.

Raven gulped. She wouldn't dare show him how well he got to her. Something about this golden boy put her into a trance. Raven knew well enough that he wanted her to shivers down her spine. Though she wouldn't show him, so slowly pushing him back, her lips met his in the softest of kisses.

Chris was extremely unusual... The smallest of things had a dramatic and almost exaggerated effect on the blond son of Athena. His extraordinary perception played on to this... Fetish of sorts. From his close proximity, the ever so slight sound of her gulp was loud in his ears. It appeared as though she was quickly falling under his spell. A spell that even the children of Hecate would be jealous of, and yet... The only magic he used was in his choice of words and sleight of hand.

However, much to his surprise, his other, more powerful actions seemed to have no effect. His hazel hues darted back and forth, examining her gorgeous self... It was a gargantuan matter of will not to trance himself with her beauty, but he had come to a conclusion. She was pooling her every effort to resist his charms, a defense that Chris would have to overcome. Her dainty hands pushed him back ever so lightly, and this time, as she kissed him, he savored that briefest of moments where their lips met again.

He gingerly leaned forward, arching his back somewhat so that his head rested itself on her lap, his onslaught having ended. Now that he wasn't distracted, he realized that the the aroma of the food he had prepared still hung in the air. Accompanied by the ever present lure of the stars, yeah, it was extremely peaceful. Especially when shared with the extravagance that was Raven.

She relaxed. Running her fingers through the golden boy's hair she smiled. Leaning down she lightly kissed his forehead." So golden boy, what should we do now?" She asked. As the moonlight cast it's loving glow upon Raven, her hair and eyes danced. Smiling began to hum softly. Her heart fluttered with the thought of the golden boy. So he was adorable in this od sort of way.

A slight shiver reverberated through the teenagers body as she ran her fingers through his hair. A mixture of tender feelings and, well he just plain liked it when people played with his hair. Sure, it was a bit of a silly like of his, but hey, everybody had their share of them.

His eyes fluttered up to her features... It was a full moon tonight, and in this light she was just... There were literally no words that came to Chris's mind to describe her, no words worthy of even beginning to describe her beauty. For the briefest of moments he considered himself lucky, lucky that he had been able to lay his head where it rests now. And most of all, lucky that he had been able to kiss this sparkling beauty.

Gently, she pressed her lips against his forehead. The faintest of rouge tinted his features as his eyes drifted shut. Her humming the only thing that Chris could hear, and it could be said that at that moment, that was truly all he wanted to hear. He almost entered a trance like state... For once in his life, his mind slowed down, and he no longer tried to process every single detail of the world around him. For once in his life... He was truly relaxed, what a strange effect she had in him.

"We lay back and enjoy the view."

A slight tinge of hidden meaning accented that short phrase. He had meant the twinkling lake, the sparkling stars that immortalized epic hero's and ferocious monsters. But... At the same time, he meant her visage... Her pale white skin that beckoned Chris's embrace... Her loving brown eyes that would befuddle any man... Those mischievous blue speckles that danced in her irises... In his heart, Chris knew, he had better be careful around this one.

Her voice was the softest of whispers."Sweet, sweet golden boy...." her voice trailed off for a moment." Would you ever, consider being mine." Her voice could barely be heard now. The faint touch of crimson, danced across the bridge of her nose and her cheeks when she asked. Though what could Raven down, she was under his spell, so deeply under his spell. More so than she had even let on. Now the only thing that could make this very moment between them better, was if someone would just take a photograph to capture this memory. This picture perfect memory, but everyone knows good things always come to a bitter end.


[[Still pissed with you but edited out the leaving. -.- you owe me.]]

A gentle whisper escaped her lips... A voice sweeter than ambrosia... Chris could spend the rest of eternity in this position... He felt as though he could forget everything but this moment... It was in this moment that time could have stopped and Chris wouldn't have cared in the slightest. She posed him a question, and the flow of time resumed. His trance snapped as the world came rushing back, his mind was set back into motion as he struggled to process exactly what she had just asked of him.

Slowly, his eyes slid open... Muscles quietly contracted as he rose to face her, his hands clasping her shoulders. He gingerly bridged the gap between their lips, stopping just short of a kiss. Hazel hues gazed tenderly into the brown iris's that were Raven's.

"You had me at hello."

A quote from a song, but it served his purpose exquisitely. He pressed his lips against hers, cementing exactly what Chris had just said. It was extremely unorthodox that Chris would so earnestly say something like that, but... There was just something about this girl... Something that made him yearn for her happiness. And then... He looked up at the moon. Twas very clearly full on this night, and because of that he very quickly figured out it was nearly 1 AM in the morning!

The son of Athena sprang to his feet. It was quite amazing just how quickly time flew when in the arms of someone like Raven... The entire encounter had only felt like... Twenty minutes at most, when in reality... An entire three hours had passed!

"Very sorry to cut this short, but my Cabin Leader is ALREADY going to chew me out for this... I'd really hate to tempt her wrath even more!"

He rubbed his temples as he could already feel the headache building. He cursed silently under his breath as he bolted off towards his Cabin. Even at full speed, he made naught but a sound, even taking the most discreet path possible to his Cabin. Oh boy... Chris was really in for it tonight...

[EXIT]

OOC: Sorry for the crappy post and the abrupt exit, but it honestly did seem like a good time to end this thread. Also... /sadface... Nobody ate the food ;-;...

Raven sat there. Alone had she said something wrong? Pulling her knees to her chest she found herself crying, though she wasn't sure why. Her heart was both fluttering, and hurting at the same time. So she stood and walked down along the beach before heading back to the Nyx cabin. Raven couldn't deny it, she was in love with someone that felt as if he was a dream.