Hey guys. This is my first story in the PJO universe so please work with me as I build it up. If you feel like it, I would appreciate reviews. This takes place just about a year after the Titan War and this is mainly a Percabeth story. I hope you enjoy. And special thanks to InAthena'sCabin, who helped convince me to write my own story. :)

I do not own Percy Jackson or any other characters. Everything is owned by Rick Riordan.

Promises and Dinner

Percy

Well, I'm not sure where to start so I guess here. It's been almost a year since the Second Titan War and I'm a junior in New York at Goode High School. My girlfriend, who is my best friend, is Annabeth Chase (and a daughter of Athena). Anything else? Oh yeah, I'm Percy Jackson and I'm a son of Poseidon.

The bell rang and snapped me out of my daydreams. "Hurry up, Seaweed Brain!" Annabeth was yelling from the hallway. I should mention that because of various incidents in LA and her family, she has moved to New York and stays with my family. Which is….AMAZING!

"I'm coming, wise girl" I called after her and took her hand. "What are we doing today?" I asked.

"Why did you ask that?" She had stopped to look at me. "Well, if I say what I want to do, you usually override it. So I figured that I'd just ask what we're doing today and skip the argument because I just really want to be with you, everything doesn't matter much to me" I said with a smile.

I must admit, that what I said was true. Annabeth and I had many small fights and arguments about what we wanted to do. And since I really do care about just being around her, I decide (Most days) to just roll with it and be happy.

She just looked at me and dropped her jaw slightly. I couldn't help but laugh a little. "What is it?"

"You really are becoming smart!" She said and kissed me. She really is a daughter of Athena…

"Well I was thinking about a walk through the park on our way home. I need a little down time so I can re-think some designs to Olympus." She said with a sigh.

"No worries, Wise Girl. A walk would be good today. So what's wrong with some of your designs?" I said as I pulled her a little tighter against me.

"Nothing is wrong with them, it's just I've been working on them constantly and I need…a little time away so that I can look at them with fresh eyes. I want them to be perfect."

"They will, I have no doubt. Let's enjoy the walk." I said and I kissed for forehead. "I love you Annabeth"

"And I love you too Percy."

We walked around slowly and took our time and got home around dinner time. Or so I thought it was dinner time.

Percy & Annabeth,
Paul and I are going to a dinner with some of his co-workers from school. Here is some money to order some food for you and Annabeth. Give it to her because you'll lose it, just kidding honey. Anyways, you two behave and we'll be home tonight around nine.
Love,
Mom

Annabeth was rolling around on the floor laughing at me because of the note.

"Ha ha, not funny." I said faking that she had hurt my feelings.

"Give it up Percy; I'm not falling for it." She got up and kissed me and said she was going to get cleaned up. "Can we have Pizza?" I nodded "Ok, you know what I want on my pizza right?"

"Duh, we've almost been together a year and we've known each other a lot longer than that. You only eat pepperoni. Even I know that." And after another quick kiss she left to her room and to clean up.

I had an idea as soon as her door closed…I wonder if she'll like it if I cook her dinner. She usually takes about half an hour so I can have it mostly done by when she gets out. I'll make Spaghetti, really fast.

I did everything I had to and as soon as I started boiling the noodles, disaster hit. I dropped the box on the stove and because it was a flame stove, it caught fire. As soon as it caught fire, it startled me and I knocked it over and the whole stove caught fire. Then the smoke alarm went off…which isn't quiet. I started hitting the fire with a towel and that's when I heard it.

"PERCY! WHAT'S GOING ON?" Annabeth yelled and rounded the corner in her robe, dagger in one hand, and looking around for a monster.

"ANNA-"She cut me off and yelled at me "Perseus! Get the water. NOW!"

Duh, I really am such a Seaweed Brain sometimes…I turned the faucet on and used my powers to put it out. Then I was left with a probably ruined stove. I sat down and put my head in my hands. I heard Annabeth walk up behind me and put a hand on my arm. "What happened? I thought you were ordering pizza and then you nearly burn down the apartment?"

"I know. I know. I was trying to surprise you and cook you dinner. Since you said pizza, I thought you might like Spaghetti. But…I can't even do that. I'm sorry." I said feeling like a complete loser.

"Percy…" She leaned next to me and made me look her in the eyes "You are so sweet…I love you. I know you meant well, let's just order in dinner ok?" She said with a smile. "You really are the perfect boyfriend. Now we need to clean this up. Especially before your mom gets home. I'm going to finish my shower and then I'll help. And order pizza!" She laughed a little then walked back towards her room.

After a few hours of cleaning with a few breaks for dinner and…kissing, we heard the front door open.

Mom and Paul came into the kitchen and stopped and looked at the kitchen, and the probably ruined stove.

"Percy, Annabeth, what happened? Are you two ok?" She asked hugging us both.

"I'm sorry. I really am. I was trying to cook dinner to surprise Annabeth and I don't know what happened. I really am sorry." I said looking down and I felt Annabeth take my hand.

"Percy, I'm just glad you both are ok. But promise me one thing."

"Anything Mom." She looked me straight in the eye and said "No more cooking."

Ok guys, like I said. I'm new at this and this is my first story in the PJO universe. I promise that there will be action coming up soon, but I had to build a little first. I hope you enjoy this and please review.