Hey guys! So this is the first promise I made! You could kind of count this as a sequel. It's taking place after the war! Basically all this is, is a few fluffy one shots about Annabeth's pregnancy. I didn't get to add a lot of romance in Controlling What's Inside so I'm making up for it now! :)
Main topic: Percy being overprotective.
(Each one shot will have a theme. Or main idea.)
The next one shot will be based around her finally getting a bump.
Ideas are welcome! If you wanna have something included or have a good idea for a main topic just review or PM me! :) Enjoy guys!
Annabeth Chase:
"Percy that really isn't necessary. I can do it myself." He ignored me and continued to make me the sandwich I wanted.
It's been about two weeks since the war and when I told everyone. They were…shocked at first but everyone seems pretty open to the idea. Grover had smirked and teased me. Apparently he could sense the attraction when we were all gathered in his office. Pssh what does he know anyway?
After Percy regained consciousness he started to fuss and worry over me. It's a weird change. Nobody really made sure I was staying healthy. Nico just assumed I did and Ernie never saw me enough.
He checked my forehead and checked my eyes (Don't know why) before I just took his hand and placed it on my stomach. That did it. He froze, his glazed over eyes zeroed in on my stomach. He blinked a couple of times before smiling. All was well when we hugged teary eyed.
Nico of course started a group hug tauntingly so I flicked him in the head; all with my arms still around Percy.
Now I'm in my tenth week and Percy still hasn't calmed down. He's either staring at my stomach sometimes without even blinking or doing everything for me. Granted most of the time I'm pretty tired but I can still pull my own weight. I'm not helpless because I'm carrying the Water's kids.
"No no you go lay down. You said you were tired right? Why not take a nap?" I sighed and rubbed my temples. Walking out of the kitchen I shook my head.
I sat down at one of the tables in the back of the pizzeria. Ernie gave me a grin and a teasing look as he flipped a pizza around. I playfully glared at him; my hand moving to rest on my stomach. I almost don't notice sometimes that I'm doing it.
Suddenly I felt the rush of air. Smiling I waited until he was fully formed and smirking at me from across the table.
"Hey there baby Momma. I had a weird feeling that you might need some rescuing."
I glanced back at the kitchen and nodded. I love Percy but he's almost smothering me with kindness. Me being me I can't handle that much. I did write him a quick note and stuck it on the doorway before Nico took my hand and shadow traveled us out of the pizzeria.
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"See now you can tell them that you had smoothies on a roof when you were pregnant with them."
I rolled my eyes and took a quick look down. We weren't too high up, barely a story. If I wasn't pregnant I'd probably just jump off. I took a quick sip of my smoothie and tried to ignore the wave of nausea. I don't always get it in the morning.
"Hey you okay?" Nico asked carefully, his hand lightly gripping my shoulder. I nodded and turned to look at him.
"Yeah just uh…Just a little nauseous."
"Do you wanna get down?"
A breeze blew by and I shook my head. I felt a little better as the cold air floated around my skin. Nico shrugged and took a sip of his drink.
"So when do you find out the sex of these two?" He asked placing a gentle hand on my stomach. I looked down and shrugged.
"Medically? Not for a while-"
"-But being an Abnormal?" He finished for me. I smirked.
"I can find out whenever I want. I can just go see Rachel. She said she owes us all one big answer for saving her favorite shack."
Nico chuckled and we fell into a comfortable silence, occasionally sipping our drinks. This has to be my favorite thing about Nico. We can sit in silence for hours and still have a good time together. He doesn't ask stupid questions and doesn't demand answers. The perfect best friend for a fire Abnormal.
"Annabeth Chase!" An irritated but worried voice shouted below us. Nico snickered and gestured down with his head. When I saw the familiar mop of black hair I shut my eyes.
"Dammit." I muttered as Nico took my hand. Seconds later I was standing in front of a fuming Percy. He let his anger fade for a second so he could check me over then it came back to him. He took my hands as he turned to glare at Nico.
"Stop kidnapping my girlfriend dude." My skin tingled with excitement. We've never really labeled each other. Nico held his hands up in a defense pose, a smirk still on his lips.
"Seriously Annabeth you need to be back in bed resting! Ernie and I can take care of you and the babies."
I sighed and slowly slid my hands out of his grasp. He turned to look at me surprised. I shot a look to Nico.
"Right. I'll see you later?"
I nodded and he saluted before disappearing, the familiar black mist still in the air. I looked at the ground for a minute. Percy's breathing was weird.
"Annabeth?" He almost choked out. His voice sounded defeated. My eyes snapped up to meet his. Mine held confusion while his held utter heartache.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked slightly panicking. He shook his head and gave me a look.
"You're ending things right?" My shoulders slumped relived and I rolled my eyes. Stupid Water… "You're leaving me for Nico right?"
I crossed my arms, an amused smirk on my face. He didn't notice. He was pacing and nervously ranting.
"I mean I know you guys are best friends and technically he was here first but really Annabeth? After everything we've been through? I mean I didn't take a knife for you like Luke did- though I would have!- and I didn't lose my hand for you but I thought…I mean I thought I was enough…We even…"
I sighed and smiled softly. I was waiting for this to happen. I mean a girl can only sneak off with her guy best friend for so long before the boyfriend gets crazy. I poked his shoulder.
"Are you done now?" I asked somewhat teasingly. He looked up at me and when he noticed my smile I saw him relax.
"Geez Seaweed Brain I'm the one who's supposed to be hormonal remember?" My eyes widened slightly and I prayed to the Gods he wouldn't notice. He opened his mouth to retort but then froze. Crap.
"Wait…What was that?" I shuffled nervously and waved my hand around.
"You know pregnant woman get emotional?" I laughed awkwardly. "Yeah get ready for that one Sea- I mean you stupid Water."
Percy grinned; absolutely ecstatic. He pointed an accusing finger at me.
"What was that?"
I shook my head.
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
I thought it wasn't possible but apparently I underestimate the Water. His smile grew and he took a small step towards me.
"No you called me 'Seaweed Brain' you gave me a personal pet name!"
I took a step back, now closer to the building Nico and I were on. I shook my head and mustered up my scariest glare.
"No I didn't!"
"Yes you did!"
"So what?" I snapped. A small blush forming on my cheeks. Percy smiled brightly, his eyes twinkling. He cornered me against the wall.
"So that was the cutest thing ever! I have to give you one." I playfully shoved his face away from mine and shook my head.
"Ugh don't call me cute. And no nickname. You already call me Fire Girl sometimes."
"And you call me your Stupid Water. Those are technically what we are. My head isn't full of seaweed…Well not most of the time."
He smirked at me and placed a lingering kiss on my lips. I rolled my eyes but took his hand in mine and started to tug him back in the direction of the pizzeria. He was still smiling as I dragged him across the sidewalk.
"Whatever. C'mon your kids are telling me its dinner time."
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Since Ernie had quite a few customers Percy and I decided to eat up in my room. In the back of my mind I faintly remembered to talk to Percy about living arrangements. I can't take care of two kids in this small room.
I was propped up on my bed while Percy ate in my desk chair. He swirled around to smile at me. Before swirling back. I rolled my eyes and took another bite of my pizza. Chewing I thought back to my time with Nico. I felt a little bad. I wanted to get away from my Water.
"Hey can I talk to you for a sec?" Percy nodded and he gave me his attention. He glanced down at my stomach nervously.
"Is everything okay? Are you feeling sick? Do I need to call Will? Hold on stay right there." He stood up and I quickly followed. I stood in front of the door, my hands held out in front of me.
"Hey everything's fine calm down! Look this is what I wanted to talk to you about."
He looked confused (when doesn't he though) and sat down. I brushed a few black hairs out of his face and placed a butterfly kiss on his forehead before sitting across from him.
"Listen. I love that you care about me and want to take care of me. I respect you for taking responsibility for this and for them." My hand drifted down to my stomach. "But look you gotta lighten up. I'm not some damsel in distress! I can make my own sandwiches and do more than just 'rest' all day. I'm pregnant not dying."
Percy crouched in front of me, his hand sliding over the one on my stomach. He sighed and placed his head on my right leg, my free hand absently started to run my fingers through his hair.
"I know I'm sorry…But Annabeth I put them in there! I need to take care of you so they can be healthy. I mean…I'm going to be a Dad. That's my job right? Protecting my family?"
"Yeah I guess it is…" I sighed and patted his shoulder so he looked up at me. I smiled slightly and pointed a finger at him.
"This is what we're going to do. You're going to take care of me within reason. I'm not defenseless so you have to let me do some things on my own.I can get up to make my own food. But if…I don't know… you made it while I was asleep I couldn't argue with you and eat it when I woke up right?"
Percy smiled finally seeing where I was going so he nodded.
"Okay deal. I'll tone it down a little. I'm just….I know how hard it is for Abnormal Moms to carry one kid let alone two. I just want to make sure you're safe and healthy."
"I am. I take care of myself…And now I have a Seaweed Brain to help me."
Percy chuckled and quickly kissed me. I hummed against his lips. He was smirking when we pulled away.
"Yeah just watch it Chase. I'll come up with a name for you too. I'll hit ya when you least expect it."
I rolled my eyes. Yeah right.
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Percy had called his Mom and told her he was spending the night. We already went through the awkward "Hey Mom this is my fire Abnormal girlfriend and she's pregnant.' Talk as soon as she got back. First a war then finding out she's going to be a grandparent? She really missed a lot of shit when she was gone.
I was sleeping soundly curled up against Percy when he bolted up out of nowhere. I screamed as I was jerked upwards.
"Wise girl!" He shouted happily. He looked down at me poking my nose.
"You're my Wise Girl! Ha! I knew I would think of it."
I glared and seconds later he was on the floor a footprint imbedded in his back. I grabbed my blankets and curled them around me. As I shut my eyes again I mumbled.
"Stupid Seaweed Brain…"
I could feel Percy's smile.
It's still a PJO fanfic so how could I not include their nicknames? :3
Oh in Controlling What's Inside I could never find a good place to write it in but I wanted Percy to be a little insecure about Nico. I mean he and Annabeth are always running off together. Sometimes without telling anyone! Wouldn't you be scared?
So the plan at the moment is a daily update. Since this story will only be around ten chapters that is the plan. But you know things happen so don't get mad if I can't update daily.
Anyway. Review or PM any ideas you might have!
