A/N: Back around May of 2015, I wrote Percabeth Proposal, a story I cringed at even then. Being something I wanted fixed, I decide to write it. The beginning follows much of the same storyline, but I extended the ending, since it's not all that romantic to be proposed to in an alleyway. I also changed Percy's speech and some other dialogue. I hope you enjoy the improved version of Percabeth Proposal!

Annabeth sighed, stretching out on the bench and letting the wind blow through her hair. She checked her watch for the fith time, trying in vain to hide her annoyance.

"You okay, MacBeth?" Piper McLean appeared next to her, smiling softly.

"Not exactly. Percy was supposed to be here over an hour ago! And don't call me MacBeth!" She added, grumbling. Piper flashed an ear-to-ear grin, reminding Annabeth of the Cheshire Cat.

"Fine Annabeth." She started, putting unnecessary emphasis on the name. "If I were you, I'd look behind the fountain." Annabeth whipped her head around, staring into the fountain's clear waters. She could just make out the silhouette of a dark-haired boy in an orange tee. When he noticed her he grinned and waved, forming the water into a heart. Then, he ducked to the right and sprinted off.

"What the Hades?" Annabeth frowned, adding a few choice words in Latin. Piper waved, earning a glare from her friend. This was gonna be fun to watch.

Annabeth ponded down the street, her shoes thwacking against the spotless cobble. She rounded a corner just in time to see Percy run into—where else—a donut shop. She ran inside, getting there just in time to see Percy dart out the back door. She made to go after him, but was stopped by a female employee, maybe a little older than herself. Before Annabeth could get an angry word out, the woman, whose name tag read Starla, smiled and held out a box.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry to interrupt, but are you Mrs. Annabeth Jackson?" She shook her head, a little taken aback by the question.

"Huh? Oh, um, no, I'm Ms. Annabeth Chase.", she explained awkwardly. Starla smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry, my bad. Anyway, that boy, the one who just left, he wanted me to give these to you." She handed the box to a bemused Annabeth, who accepted it. She couldn't help but smile as she saw the contents of the box.

A dozen blue donuts sat snugly inside, each decorated with a large fondant owl. In the middle sat a piece of notebook paper, stained with fingerprints and folded into quarters. She opened the sheet, instantly recognizing Percy's loose, messy scrawl.

Dear Annabeth,

Here's a treat that's just as sweet as you!

P.S. Looking for me? Ask the fish!

Love,

Seaweed Brain

Annabeth rolled her eyes at the cheesy line, but still found herself smiling at the idiot's gesture. As for the clue, she laughed, remembering the disaster of an adventure that was the Georgia Aquarium. She waved goodbye to the woman, heading out into the busy New Roman plaza. Said "fish" was currently human, holding hands with Hazel and looking at horse bridles. She ran up to the couple, breathing a little heavily by then.

"Hey Frank, hey Hazel. Any idea where Percy is?" Frank nodded, pointing over to Terrific Togas. Percy was leaning up against the display case, acting like he wasn't watching them. Upon feeling Annabeth's glare, he gave a quick little salute and dashed into the closest alleyway.

"Oh no you don't." She muttered. "PERSEUS JACKSON!" She ran after him, swatting at his shirt. He half shrieked and half laughed, trying to outrun her. But luckily, her years of combat training paid off and she tripped him. She quickly grabbed his shirt collar and dropped him a little more carefully, just enough so he wouldn't face plant, and put her shoe on his chest.

"Percy!"

"Oh, hey Annie!" She raised an eyebrow.

"Don't 'Annie' me! What's going on?" He was silent, seeming reluctant to share.

"Percyyyy," She warned, putting a hand on her weapon hilt. He held up his hands in defeat.

"Alright, alright! But please, come with me, just one more place?" She groaned, first at the idea and then at the gigantic green puppy eyes he was giving her.

"Ugh, fine. It had better be worth it."

It was worth it. She gasped as he led her through a small gap in the community garden's fence. They were in a small nook behind the waterfall, which ran down to the large pond. Boughs of purple wisteria hung overhead, filling the cavern with their sweet fragrance. All in all, it was a beautiful place. Percy cleared his throat, suddenly looking nervous. She was about to ask, and then he dropped to one knee. Despite her best intentions, Annabeth did the most cliche thing possible, covering her mouth with her hands as tears pricked the corners of her eyes.

"Annabeth Chase, from the moment you told me I drool in my sleep, I was in love. You are funny, kind, intelligent, and can kick my butt at almost everything. You've been there for me from the start, even if I didn't always know it and was more oblivious than a rock. Why you love me I will never know, but the fact that you do makes me happier every single day. If you fell into Tarturus, I would swan dive down just to be with you, I'd do it all again without a second thought. I love you, so, so much. And this sounds super sentimental and really cheesy, but I want you to know just how much you mean to me. So would you please make me the happiest man in the world and do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Jackson?"

Annabeth laughed through a veil of happy tears, throwing her arms around him and kissing him on the lips.

"Of course, Seaweed Brain, you dork!" He smiled then, relief clear on his face.

"Heh, I was kind of scared you'd say no." She hugged him, leaning her face into his chest.

"I love you."

"And I you." He cringed. "Gods, I sounded like Edward Cullen." She looked up to glare at him.

"Don't ruin the moment." They both giggled like children as he slipped the ring onto her finger. It was beautiful, an intricate silver band set with a green stone, and she loved it.

"Percy, I-" She shook her head, suddenly noticing his devious grin. "What are you doing?" She shrieked as he tackled her, pushing them both through the waterfall and into the pond.

"PERCY!" He laughed, the sound making bubbles in the water. He formed one around them, still laughing as she crossed her arms.

"Sorry, I had to after all, our first kiss happened just like that."

"I refuse to take your shoving me into a pond as a romantic gesture." He shrugged.

"Fiiine. But do I still get a kiss?" She smiled despite it all.

"Yes, you do." She leaned in, still smiling. This was the perfect moment, one to remember for a lifetime.

A/N: Yes, it was cheesy but I enjoyed writing it, and I hope you enjoyed Percabeth's little adventure. :D

Keep on being awesome!

-Moo