Frank watched as Hazel's eyes closed and she went limp in his arms. Her curly brown hair drifted around her face like seaweed as he pulled her up to the surface of the water, his arms wrapped around her waist tightly. He wasn't letting go, not now.

"Is she ok? Have you seen Jason?" Annabeth questioned as soon as Percy had pulled them aboard. Frank stood panting, regaining his breath, before answering.

"She's fine, but I haven't seen Jason. I wasn't aware he'd got blown off as well. It was lucky I was here!" Frank told his friends. Percy grinned.

"You're right. Good one, bro!" They fist-bumped while Annabeth looked on like a disapproving mom.

"I don't know why boys feel a need to do that. It just looks weird," she stated, shaking her head. "Anyway, let's get Hazel dried up."

~·~·~

An hour later, Hazel was absolutely fine. Frank lay next to her on his bed covers, curling her hair around his fingers with a dopey grin on his face. He knew he was so lucky to have her.

"Frank, I need to ask you something," Hazel spoke up suddenly, rolling over and fixing her yellow eyes onto Frank's brown ones.

"Go on," Frank urged her, his hand falling onto the bed as her hair moved away from him. His grin slipped from his face as he saw how concerned Hazel looked.

She took a deep breath. "Is it true you gave your stick, your lifeline, to a minor god you barely even know?" Frank looked down, ashamed, but a soft hand was placed under his chin, pushing his face up.

"Frank, I need to know..." Hazel whispered, the look in her eyes making Frank want to cry. He nodded slowly, and heard Hazel's breath hitch.

"How could you? I should've kept it for you, I knew it!" Hazel bit her lip, tears threatening to spill. Frank took her hand gently, reassuring her.

"I'll be fine. Telesforos seemed kind; I'm sure he wouldn't betray me."

Hazel let out a sob. "He's a god, Frank! How many gods have kept their promises?"

Frank couldn't answer. Instead, he pulled her into a hug, allowing her to cry into his chest. When she pulled away, he pressed her lips to hers in a long, soft kiss, tears still streaming down her cheeks.

"I'll be fine, Haze. As long as we're together."

Hazel didn't answer. She nuzzled her head into the crook of Frank's neck and curled up close into his side while he curled an arm around her waist.

It was strange that Frank had decided not to mention the strange pain that had appeared in his chest just minutes after giving his stick away...

~·~·~

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Frank sighed. He couldn't just stay in bed watching the clock tick his time away. Especially not when he had been desperate for a pee for twenty minutes.

He gently pushed a still sleeping Hazel away from him and got up, running a hand through his short hair and yawning widely. Ew, morning breath!

He brushed his teeth and went to the loo before heading to the kitchen. As he suspected no one was up, so he made himself a cup of instant coffee and a slice of buttery toast and went to the living room.

Only half an hour later, there was slight thump on the deck above his head. Frank rolled his eyes, preparing his bow and arrow and walking up the stairs. Could he ever get a break!?

~·~·~

Frank stopped still. There was a magnificent horse in front of him... only the horse was made of wind! And, worryingly, Jason was leaning against it's neck, completely unmoving.

The horse stamped a hoof against the wood and Frank narrowed his eyes. If he could just...

He felt himself getting taller, more muscular, and suddenly he was a majestic, chestnut brown horse with a long dark mane. Immediately, the horse's thoughts slipped into his mind.

What the hell was that? Who in Hades are you? I'm Tempest.

Frank took a powerful step forward, nodding his huge head slightly. I'm Frank. I'm a demigod, but I have the ability to shapeshift. Can I just ask, is Jason ok?

The horse blinked. Yeah, I think so. He was getting beaten up, though. That girl was h.o.t!

Um... ok. Frank was taken aback: this was freaky.

Suddenly, a bumbling voice sounded from the stairs. Percy emerged, rubbing his eyes. "Seriously, why can't I just have one normal dream!? I mean, I was just about to get that dam pizza - woah..."

The Son of Poseidon finally noticed the two huge horses stood in front of him. "Oh, hey there."

Urgh, it's him, Tempest groaned.

"Rude!" Percy protested.

Hey, it's Frank, Frank told the black-haired boy.

"Oh, hi Frank."

There was an awkward silence.

"Hey, is that Jase?" Percy asked suddenly.

"Yeah..." A weak voice spoke out. Jason blinked slowly as everyone turned to look at him, and climbed down to the floor. He leant heavily against Tempest, scratching his ears gently. "Thanks for rescuing me, Tem."

It's ok, the wind horse said happily.

"He says it's ok," Percy translated. Jason nodded and walked to the couch. Ten seconds later, he was asleep, curled up with his head on the arm. Tempest grabbed a blanket with his teeth and threw it over the Son of Jupiter.

I'd better get going now, the horse told Frank and Percy. With that, he disappeared, leaving only a small breeze as a reminder he had ever been there.

Frank turned back into a human whilst Percy glanced at the clock on the wall, squinting.

"It's ten to five," Frank prompted. Percy looked horrified.

"Ten to five!?  Sorry, Frank, but I'm going back to bed!" He trailed back down the stairs, Frank only just noticing the green frog teddy bear he was holding.

He glanced at Jason, who had a slightly scared look on his sleeping face. Urgh, Gaia dreams, Frank bet. He grabbed the remote and switched on some film, The Internship. It was supposed to be funny but Frank didn't laugh once.

How could he laugh when they were facing Gaia and the possessed gods tomorrow, anyway?

AN
Oooh!!!! They're facing the gods tomorrow (well, whenever I update the next chapter, but you know what I mean)! So exciting!

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