GEMINI'S POV.
I stood under the freezing cold spray of the rain shower, desperately trying to cool the furious blush off my face. Through the door, I could still hear Percy laughing softly—a low, satisfied rumble that confirmed my worst fears: he knew exactly why I was red.
"Bunny!" Percy called out, his voice slightly muffled by the thick wooden door. "You're going to give yourself hypothermia! Come out here before you turn blue!"
I shouted back, my voice high and strained. "I'm fine! Just... enjoying the invigorating temperature!"
I heard him move off the bed and walk toward the door. I grabbed a huge towel and wrapped it tightly around myself just as the knob rattled.
"I'm coming in," he announced, not waiting for permission.
He pushed the door open, the bright morning light silhouetting his tall frame. He was completely naked, his body powerful and relaxed, and the sight instantly reignited the flush I had worked so hard to extinguish.
He leaned against the doorframe, a wicked, indulgent smirk on his face.
"You really rushed out of the room like lightning," he observed, his eyes twinkling. He didn't even mention the club or the punishment directly. "Are you always this flustered after a good night sleep, or was I particularly effective last night?"
My jaw dropped. "Percy! You can't just—"
"I can," he corrected smoothly, walking toward me. I backed away until I hit the cold tile wall. He stopped a hair's breadth away, his hands resting on either side of my head, trapping me. "Look at you. You are adorable when you're embarrassed. What am I going to do with you?"
He kissed me, a soft, slow, utterly proprietary kiss that stole the last of my protest.
"Relax, genius," he murmured against my lips. "I enjoyed punishing you for being so distracting last night, but the fun is over. All is forgiven." He gently rubbed my lower lip with his thumb. "And just so we're clear: you are mine, always. That's all that matters."
He pulled back, his business mindset instantly clicking into place, the possessive heat replaced by calm, organized planning.
"Now, we have a day to enjoy. I have a plan," he announced. "Since you refused the pool yesterday, we start there. Today is about seeing the water, but peacefully. No crowded clubs, no last minute shopping. Just a peaceful day of luxury."
He turned on the large rain shower and stepped into the spray, gesturing for me to join him. I hesitated for only a second before dropping the towel and stepping under the hot water.
"First," he said, turning so the water streamed down his back, "we'll have breakfast delivered to the terrace. Then, we need to rent an ATV."
I grabbed the shampoo, lathering my hair quickly. "An ATV? Really? Isn't that a little...too much?"
Percy grinned, the water running through his blonde hair. "It's the best way to see the island. We're going to drive down the caldera, find a secluded spot—maybe the black sand beach at Perissa—and just relax. Total anonymity. No weird men hitting on you. Just sun and sand."
"Perissa Beach sounds incredible," I admitted, already forgetting my earlier embarrassment in the face of his exciting plan.
"Good," he said, reaching out to gently rinse the soap from my hair. "We'll spend the afternoon there, then tonight, we're having dinner at a traditional taverna in Imerovigli. We need to experience the local side of the island too."
"That sounds perfect, too." I sighed, leaning into his hands as he gently massaged my scalp. "Percy?" I called his name gently and he hummed in response.
"About last night, I'm sorry. I was not interested in him."
"I know," was his honest response, and I sighed in relief. I already knew he trusted me, but at the same time, I wanted to apologize for even letting that man close to me in the first place.
"I'm not upset with you," Percy began after a moment of silence. "I get jealous because I know that you're a total catch. Anyone would kill to have a boyfriend like you. Good thing you're mine though, and I'm going to do right by you," he promised.
I looked at him, feeling the genuine security of his words and his presence. The intense night before was a closed chapter, and the promise of a peaceful, beautiful day stretched ahead.
"Okay," I agreed, kissing his wet shoulder. "ATV and black sand beach it is."