Percy's POV

I smiled as I stared off at the cabins from half-blood hill. The sun was setting and the sky had an orangey-pink color to it. I spotted Annabeth carrying a bag out to the car. Her blond ponytail moved from side to side with every swift step she took. How a person can look gorgeous from so far away beats me. She carried that alluring walk of purpose in which she moved rhythmically as if she were counting her steps. It wouldn't surprise me if she did, she always had her mind busy. I swallowed hard at the thought of thinking that much. I'm more of a physical being as opposed to a thinker. Annabeth was sort of like my rational side. She knows just what to do in the heat of the moment, or to think out a flawless battle strategy. She was better at seeing the entire picture and focusing. I will say that I love when I can break her from her rational side; When I can make her brain melt like she'd done to me so many times. When I can make her face flush a deep shade of red, or have a goofy grin break across a beautifully determined face. I knew Annabeth was keeping herself busy lately for the same reason I'd been just kicking back. It was almost impossible to believe that this was my final summer here at camp. I mean, I promised I'd council next year, but it was my last as a camper. I, Percy Jackson, was going to college this fall. When I told Annabeth, she resembled a kid in a candy store.

It was about a month and a half ago and during dinner. I'd just gotten the news from my mom through an iris message. Annabeth was sitting at her Athena table talking to Crystal and Malcom. Her skin was sun kissed and her eyes were intent on telling the story she was telling. I could tell since her eyes were getting wider and were gleaming beautifully. They were such a silver that they were almost blue. I wasn't supposed to interrupt dinner between a table, no one was. I think even Athena could agree that this was an event worth interrupting dinner. So I raced over to the table, but me being well me, I tripped, fell, and crashed right into Clarisse. Great. Another reason she has to want to destroy me inside to out. I muttered an apology as everyone laughed hysterically. Clarisse glared at me and I raced off, but tripped and fell flat before the Athena table. I looked to see a pair of black converse in front of me and looked up to see they belonged to Annabeth. She was sniggering as though she were trying not to, but the laughter was coming over her. I'd normally pout or feel embarrassed, but I was way too overwhelmed with joy to feel such awkward emotions. I got to my feet and grabbed her hand and pulled her to her feet.

"What was that?" she asked still laughing hard and I shrugged sheepishly.

"He's fallen for you!" chuckled Sarah, a girl from her table.

"That's original! Besides, I'd say Clarisse is about to give him just desserts." Alec said smiling.

I turned to see an ice cream covered Clarisse charging at me. I had ice cream all over me too, but hadn't even realized it until that delectable comment.

Crystal rolled her eyes. "Leave them alone, guys! Percy's probably got another trip he can't miss anyway."

They all started laughing and Annabeth laughed a full laugh now too. I rolled my eyes and pulled on her wrist and lead her out of the dining pavilion.

"You know, if I wasn't so happy I'd be really mad!" I said crossing my arms and she softened up a little to catch her breath.

"Oh Shut-up!" she said punching my shoulder playfully.

I tried to put on a pouting face, but it ended up looking like a suppressed smile. I gave up and grinned widely. She studied the look on my face and shook her head.

"Such a Seaweed Brain."

I put my hands on her shoulders. "Would a Seaweed Brain get into Cornell University?"

Her jaw dropped. "You! You got into a college! Oh my Gods, Percy that's wonderful!" she bombarded me with a tight hug that made me feel at a loss for oxygen. I set her down gently and grinned.

"Yep, Cornell has themselves a new student studying marine biology. I mean I know it's kind of cliché and all, but I still think it's going to be good for me to go to school and stuff."

She smiled even wider than she had at my slip in the pavilion. "This is something to be proud of! You're actually going to school after surviving high school! That is a huge deal!"

I blushed. "When you put it that way, I should be thanking the Gods I made it this far."

She patted my arm. "I didn't mean it that way, I always knew you'd make it. For some people it's just harder."

I sighed. "I can't believe it either though so it's cool. I'm really excited though."

She wrapped an arm around my waist I wrapped mine around her shoulders.

"I'm excited for you."

"Have you decided from all your colleges where you're going?"

She leaned in to peck my lips tenderly.

"I decided Columbia, for architectural design."

My heart skipped a beat. "So you're going to be in New York?"

She smiled lightly and took both my hands. "Yes, I am. I feel obligated to be in New York so I can stick near Olympus and camp."

I touched my forehead to hers. "And me."

She rolled her eyes, but smiled. "Again, someone has a big idea of own importance."

I smiled. "Well you don't have to say it, I already know it."

"That's good, since I won't say it." She retorted as she kissed me.