Ch. 67 Jesse

Jesse’s P.O.V.

“Don’t be stupid. Of course, we’re going off campus. Everyone else is out getting something to lift Ares' curse. I will not be the only one not doing anything.” I side-eyed Percy, who seemed to whine about having to leave. My presence prevented him from getting some extra rest after a late night of partying.

“Fine, only because it’s for Ares.” Percy nodded, getting off the bed. Thankfully, he wasn’t sleeping nude this time, although all he had on was a pair of boxers.

“Come on, man. Show some decency and warn us next time.” Liam complained from beside me. He was the one I went for first today.

I found him awake when I knocked on the door. This morning he was exercising and I got to see his toned abs. It was difficult for me to concentrate while he was speaking without a shirt on. Despite needing to, I'm still unable to stop thinking about him. It's the right thing to do even though it's tearing me apart not to be with him. Cas has been a great distraction, and he’