Annabeth's POV:
I laid on my bed in my room, thinking about the last conversation with the seven. After the war, the others and I went our separate ways. Percy's at Goode, Jason, Frank and Hazel are at camp Jupiter. Piper and Leo are taking care of things at Camp Half-blood. And I'm stuck in California with my dad, who tends to travel too much, leaving me with my step-brothers and step-mom.
Nico, and Coach Hedge are on the look-out for more half-bloods. Grover is still in the wild. I never see them anymore because, now that I'm stuck in California, I have no way to go to Camp. My step-mom won't bring me because she doesn't want to, and my dad's too busy.
I sighed, as I turned to my side, making me face a couple of pictures. One of Percy and I, another of Nico, Coach Hedge, me and the rest, and another of Thalia, Luke and I from when we visited a museum just a few weeks after I met them when I was seven.
Suddenly, the door opened, and I sat up to see my dad.
"Dad." I said, a bit surprised. "I thought you were in Chicago?" I told him, he shrugged.
"I needed to see my family." He said, sitting next to on the bed. "And I wanted to ask you something."
"What is it?"
"Your mother−" he began.
"My step-mother." I corrected. Emphasizing the "step."
"Right." He said. "Your step-mother," he said, emphasizing the "step". "Tells me you've been unhappy lately. You wouldn't come out of your room, and you've been silent." He said, pausing to see if I'd object.
Looking back, the only time I'd step out of my room was when I'd need to use the bathroom, or I had to eat, or I'd go to school. And I haven't been speaking to my step-brothers, or anyone, at that. I'm alone in school, no friends, whatsoever. So I didn't object.
"And I have a business coming up soon. I'll be going to New York. It might be for a few days, but I'm hoping to buy an apartment there, seeing as you've been so unhappy. And if you'd prefer to stay, you could." He offered, I smiled. "The plane's tomorrow, we have to be there at seven in the morning."
"But how about school?"
"I told them you might be absent for a couple of days." I smiled. I nodded.
"I'd love to go, dad." I said, "Thank you." I was beyond happy. I could stay at camp. I could visit.
"Great. Then, it's settled. Now get some sleep, we have an early morning." He said, as he left the room and shut the door. I smiled and lied down again. Thinking about surprising Percy. I missed him. And the long-distance relationship is working, but it's not enough at times. Sometimes, we'd lose things to talk about. I drifted to sleep.
The next day…
I woke up. It was five AM. I took a shower and I changed into jeans and a white blouse, and I put on a black sweater over it. I put on some sneakers to see it was 5:30. I ponytailed my hair and quickly packed my things. I was done by six. I called the Jackson's household. I wanted to surprise Percy, but I knew I needed Sally and Paul's help for that.
The phone rang a couple of times, then Sally answered. I heard her say: "Now who could be calling at this hour?" Then, "Hello?"
"Hello? Ms. Jackson?"
"Who is it, mom?" I heard Percy say in the background.
"Oh, hi A−" she was saying then I cut her off.
"Don't let Percy know it's me!" I said,
"Amy." She filled in, for Percy's sake. I smiled. "Why would you want me to do that?"
"I need to ask you a favour. You see, I'm going to New York and I want to surprise Percy and−" I was cut off this time.
"Say no more. I got it. Where do you want to meet?"
"Tomorrow morning. Camp." I said.
"I can manage that. Whatever you do, don't hang up." She whispered that last part. I could hear she put to phone down. "Percy, Amy just called, he says you're needed at camp tomorrow morning."
"Who? Why?" I heard him say. "Can I talk to her?"
"No." She said, quickly. "She just hung up, and she was using a disposable one. Amy is one of the Aphrodite kids, she wants to make a reunion."
"But Annabeth−"
"I know, sweetie. But−" She said running out of things. I borrowed my dad's phone and called them. It went to voicemail just like I hoped.
"Hey, Percy. I don't know if you're listening, but Amy just called my dad telling me about the reunion. And since I'm in California…" I faked a sigh, but it sounded real. "I wish I could be there, but I can't. But I really want you to go. Please? For me?" I paused, "Well, if you get the message, just go. I have to go. Bye." I said, hanging up and gave it back to my dad. And I mouthed to him: "Sorry." He waved a hand and shook his head as if to say: Its fine. I stifled a laugh when I heard my own voice on the answering machine.
"Oh." He said. "I guess, I'm going." I looked at the time. Six-thirty. "I have to get to school." He said, "Bye." He said then left. Sally picked up the phone.
"Nice thinking." She said.
"I hope it worked."
"I'm sure it did. See you soon." She said and we both hung up, and we hung up. I realized it was time to go, so I grabbed my luggage and left with my dad.
A few hours later after the plane ride…
I got out of the airport and looked at my dad. "Is it okay if I stay at Camp tonight?" I pleaded, he smiled.
"Sure. Go ahead. But stay safe." He said, I smiled.
"I always am." I said. And fixed my backpack, with my dagger and I made my way to camp.
Half-way there, I saw Percy. My eyes widened as I hid in an alley. Not my first choice, but the closest I can do. He walked past me without noticing me. When he was out of earshot, I looked at him, he looked like a mess from behind. His hair was a mess, his backpack's pocket was halfway open, and I sighed. But I had to make my way to Camp before it gets dark. I continued walking.
Next thing I knew, I was running to camp with a few Cyclops chasing me. I got past the barrier. And I was greeted by Piper. "Annabeth!" She said, smiling and pulled me into a hug.
"Piper!" I said, hugging back.
"Sally called, I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow." I smiled.
"I know, but I figured it would be better to come now. Less of a rush than tomorrow." I said, she smiled, as we walked to my cabin. "Are the others coming?"
"They're on their way. They should be here later tonight." She said, as we arrived at my cabin, where I was tackled by hugs.
"Annabeth!" They all yelled. I laughed.
"Hey!" I replied. And after a bit of catching up, a bonfire, and more catching up with all my old friends who just arrived, we all went to bed.
The next morning…
The reunion starts in an hour. I took a shower and put on shorts and a Camp Half-Blood shirt. And my sneakers. Then the Aphrodite cabin barges in, other than Piper, who's busy with Jason.
"What's going on?" I say. Ever since I arrived, it's like old times, I'm back to cabin leader.
"You. You are not wearing that to see Percy." One of them said,
"What's wrong with what I'm wearing?"
"It's a special day! You are wearing something special and we are here to help." She said, as they dragged me to their cabin.
Next thing I knew, they handed me a pink dress.
"I am not wearing a dress! Much less a pink dress!" I said, "I'm sorry, but pink isn't exactly my colour, and a dress would be difficult to run in for capture the flag."
"Fine." One of them said, handing me a pair of blue, skinny jeans, a white blouse and a brown denim jacket. I smiled.
"Better." I said, going into the bathroom and changing into the clothing, putting my camp shirt and shorts in my duffle bag, which they took. She handed me black boots and I put them on.
Then they sat me on a chair. They put eyeliner on me, with a wing. They put blush, foundation, beach-toned eye shadow, mascara and pink lip gloss on me too. Not necessarily in that order, then they fishtailed my hair to the side, and I was done. They let me look in the mirror, and I was quite impressed with the outcome. But there was one thing on my mind: Would Percy like it? I stepped outside, to see everyone socializing and my eyes locked on Percy's.
This is Chapter 1 of "Percabeth: Together Forever". Disclaimer: Rick owns all of the characters. Except for the occasional OC's that might occur. This is my first story so I really hope you like it. Please Review! And no hate. I will appreciate constructive criticism, though. :)