Percy gave Annabeth the honors to open the door of the apartment-their new apartment. As she turned the key, she started to feel a subtle flutter in her stomach. Really, she thought. It is just an apartment. But it was not just any kind. It was the place where Percy and her were to live while they attended college in New Rome, inside Camp Jupiter. It had been a decision they took months back during the winter. That after they graduated from High School, they would further their education there rather than in the mortal world, where they would certainly be attacked by monsters. Also, they wanted to be close to some of their Demigod friends like Hazel, Frank, and Jason.
Annabeth opened the door of the apartment into a spacious room that was most likely the living room. At the far end of the wall were high ceiling windows with black framed glass double doors that opened into a balcony. Annabeth gasped at the sight that the balcony gave.
"Oh my gods, Percy you didn't tell me that we would have a balcony, much less with a great view" She told him as she dropped her shoulder bag and hurried towards the balcony.
The view was definitely amazing as their apartment was located at the far end of New Rome, overlooking most of the city and beyond the Pomerian line.
Percy came up from behind and put his arms around her. "I wanted to keep it a surprise" he replied.
"It was a few weeks ago that Reyna and Jason emailed and told me that the complex's owner had wanted us to reside in his new set of apartments, claiming that we deserved it after everything we've been through and accomplished. And that it would most likely attract new residents now that we are considered sort of Demigod celebrities."
"Wait, but isn't that going to make the monthly bill more expensive?"
"We get special treatment. Regular price" Percy winked at her.
Annabeth turned around in his arms and put her hands around his neck.
"I...It's amazing. I love it" she said.
"What? You haven't seen it all. Come on, welcome home" Percy said steering her away back inside to finish the tour.