AN: This is my first try at a Percabeth story so don't criticize me too much. I made another story called The Children of Night, a crossover between HoN and PJO. Please review for both stories if you can.

I know I was the president of the Manhattan Aquarium but it wasn't because I had worked hard for it. Okay, I did but it was mostly because Rachel's dad was able to recruit me to this position. As long as I was dating Rachel, I could have anything I wanted. Yet I just wasn't that in love with her. She"s been a good friend and a good girlfriend but we can be so different for each other. She liked things fancy and perfect while I was casual and indifferent. For Rachel's sake, I go along with whatever she asks me to do. I took the job her dad offered me. I began living in her condo. It's been a pretty stable four-year relationship. So, why do I still feel...empty?

Maybe it's because I miss Annabeth. I haven't seen her since we went our separate ways in college. I still remember the last moment I had alone with her, eight years ago.

We were walking silently along the beach of Camp Half-Blood as we held hands even though it was past curfew. But we only had this night left before Annabeth had to leave for college in California. It was a beautiful night with all the constellations out including the Huntress. The waves were slowly rocking back and forth.

"Percy, I'm going to miss you so much." Annabeth told me.

"I'll miss you too." I replied, kissing her lightly on her head.

"I've been thinking..." she said slowly.

"Aren't you always thinking, Wise Girl?" I joked.

She looked up at me with her beautiful grey eyes and smiled. 'True, but..." she said uncertainly.

I stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Percy, I...just don't think we can keep going out once I leave."

"We can get through this, Annabeth. Wait for me. I can't love anyone else but you. When we meet again, I promise we'll be happy together."

"No. Don't promise me. Don't make this hard for me."

Her hand released mine and she looked at me. "Percy, we have to end this."

I was speechless for awhile. I couldn't believe she's saying goodbye.

"Do you really want this?" I finally choked out.

She slowly nodded her head and said, "I do. I'm sorry, Percy. I'm so so sorry."

I bent down my head so she wouldn't see how broken-hearted I felt. I looked at her again and said, "Fine. It's over."

I turned to walk away and headed back to my cabin. Before I could leave, Annabeth grabbed my hand one last time and gave me one last kiss. Her lips were gentle on mine and I kissed her back. It would probably be the last kiss I'd get. My hand reached to stroke her soft curly hair and her hands came to my neck to pull me closer to her.

Too soon it was over and her lips were slowly parting away from mine. Her grey eyes met my green ones and she whispered, "I'll miss you, Seaweed Brain."

"I'll miss you too, Wise Girl." I whispered back.

That was a long time ago and yet it was so clear in my mind. Even though I'm with Rachel now, a part of me just wishes Annabeth were back with me.