This is my new one shot about Valentine's Day with our favourite fandom couple! Sorry if the P.O.V changes a lot and I know they come camp in summer but in this they were there all year, also if it's a little early. I will do the disclaimer at the end because I don't want to spoil it. Enjoy!
Percy's P.O.V
Percy woke up that morning with a smile on his face. He was waiting for this day since he came to camp. Today was Valentine's Day!
He had the perfect gift for Annabeth and he hoped she would love it. He thought carefully for a while when it clicked what to get her.
He got out of bed and did his usual morning routine. This included brushing his teeth, having a shower and putting his jeans and camp shirt on.
He headed over to breakfast at the dining pavilion and sat at his table. He was alone because Tyson was helping his dad in the underwater palace. Percy thought this was unfair and felt a little jealous, but that thought disappeared when he saw a pretty blonde walk her siblings into the dining pavilion. He smiled and waved at her and she did the same.
Whilst he was eating, he kept thinking if she would like the present or not. What if she expects something better? These thoughts were running through his brain.
After he ate he had archery with the Apollo and Athena campers. He walked over to Annabeth and said, "Happy Valentine's Day, wise girl."
She smirked and said, "Thanks, seaweed brain. Happy Valentine's Day to you too."
They kissed and when they broke apart Percy said, "I have a really special gift for you. I will give it you before the campfire though, okay?"
She nodded and they both picked up a bow and arrow to practice.
Annabeth's P.O.V
The day went so fast that Annabeth didn't realise the campfire was in five minutes. She walked out of her cabin to go when Percy ran towards her with something behind his back. He looked really nervous.
"Hey Annabeth, I have your present." He said rubbing his neck.
He took his hand from his back and handed her an onion.
Annabeth was really confused but tried not show it. "Erm, thanks." She gave him a smile that she hoped looked like, I really appreciate it. What she didn't know was it looked like, What do I do with this?
Percy noticed this and took out a piece of paper from his pocket and gave it to her.
"Read it." He said.
She unfolded it and noticed it was a poem. She read it in her mind. It took her a while to read because of her dyslexia but it read:
Not a red rose or a satin heart.I give you an onion.
It is a moon wrapped in brown paper.
It promises light
like the careful undressing of love.Here.
It will blind you with tears
like a lover.
It will make your reflection
a wobbling photo of grief.I am trying to be truthful.Not a cute card or a kissogram.I give you an onion.
Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips,
possessive and faithful
as we are,
for as long as we are.Take it.
Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding-ring,
if you like.Lethal.
Its scent will cling to your fingers,
cling to your knife.
Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy.
Percy's P.O.V
Percy saw the look on Annabeth's face as she read the poem. Her eyebrows were scrunched up in concentration and her grey eyes glistened.
The poem he gave her was a poem he analysed in school. At first he wasn't paying attention because of his dyslexia, but when he re-read it (with struggle), then borrowed someone else's notes, he realised it was showing how one simple thing could mean a whole lot more and that the way an onion's scent can stay with you, so will that person, but forever. He wanted Annabeth to know this when she read this poem.
Once she finished , she looked up at him. When she was quiet he knew she didn't like it. He should have just got her some chocolates and flowers, but no, he had to be different.
He was about to apologise when she hugged him. At first, he was stunned, but he then got over it and hugged her back.
When they broke apart she smiled and said, "Percy that was the best gift I have ever gotten. Thank you."
He smiled and said, "No problem."
"Let me just put this in my cabin and then we can go to the campfire."
He nodded and she ran outside.
Annabeth's P.O.V
Annabeth went and left the gift on her bed. She wasn't joking about it being the best gift she ever got. She thought it was really sweet of him to give her that poem. She went back outside and took hold of Percy's hand. They walked to the campfire and sat down. Chiron said, "As you know, it is Valentine's Day and I would like to wish you all a happy Valentine's Day."
Everyone cheered and all the couples kissed. Annabeth looked at Percy and said, "Come on seaweed brain."
He laughed and they both kissed. When they broke apart Percy said, "I love you Annabeth."
She smiled and said, "I love you too Percy."
He put his arm around her and leaned on his shoulder. They both watched the flames form the fire curl into the air.
Fin.
I hope you enjoyed it! I actually got his idea from analysing this poem in English class so I used it as an excuse for Percy. I'm not that good at romance or cute stuff so sorry if it sucks. Check out my other story if you can. It's my first fanfiction and this is my second. R&R!
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO or Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy.
