Okay so this is my first ever Christmas themed one-shot! Woo-hoo! Well not exactly cause I have two other chapters but still! My first Christmas chapter!

I am super excited for this one-shot because its my very first Christmas story and the first time I don't have to write my characters being in distress...well for most of them. You'll read soon enough.

I was actually planning on posting this on Christmas Eve but I knew some of you would be out of town, visiting family, busy that day, or just waiting for Santa so I decided to post it early! Consider this my gift to you all!

A special thanks to my best online friend whosaidblondescantread who gave me the idea for the plot! If it wasn't for her this chapter wouldn't exist in this site. Without your guidance, advice, and ideas, none of my stories would've become successful. So which is why this one-shot is dedicated to you! Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah if you're Jewish...are you? You never told me.

Now this does take place in New York and I might've gotten some places mixed up so I apologize in advance for that. I never been to New York so I don't know how it really looks like or where the places would be. All I know about NYC is that it gets very cold during winter and my ex-boyfriend used to live there.

Also I added my own few ships so deal with it! Lol you'll see. Also this chapter is set in the modern world so no monsters or crazy mother earth wanting to kill our lovely characters.

Anyways grab some blue gingerbread cookies, a warm blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy this chapter!

I do not owe any of the PJO and HOO characters! Also the places and songs mentioned in this chapter. But I will soon cause it's in my Wish List! Lol just kidding!...sort of.


New York City was brighter than usual now from all the Christmas lights each light post had. Changing from the colors red and green each minute. A giant Christmas tree was in the middle of Times Square also decorated with lights and giant ornaments. For New Years Eve the giant ball was still down but it would start going up two days before New Years.

Like every winter the weather in New York was very cold and raining at least once a day. Annabeth Chase would shiver whenever she took out her hands from her coat pockets. Only to quickly put them back.

"Sometimes I wonder if I would be sun bathing in Santa Monica beach." Says Annabeth to her best friend Piper McLean.

You see Annabeth's parents have been divorced since she was ten. Her dad now lived in Santa Monica, California. With his new wife and stepsons while Annabeth lived with her mom in New York. At least once a year Annabeth would try to visit her father before or after Christmas.

This year the blonde girl decided to stay home for Christmas, since last year she visited. Now she regrets that decision. Turns out her mother Athena wouldn't even be home for Christmas! Instead Athena would be in Greece for a business trip. So she agreed to attend Jason's Christmas Eve party on Friday.

Piper chuckles, putting her arm through Annabeth's. "Oh come on! Where's your Christmas spirit?" She wonders. "Think of this, if you left to California then you would've missed Jason's Christmas party on Friday!"

Jason Grace was Piper's boyfriend of two years since they were freshman. They had their ups and down in the years but still managed to overcome it. Annabeth has only had one boyfriend but it ended when he moved to Virginia. They still emailed each other but he hasn't mentioned of the possibility of them getting back together.

"Okay fine you're right." She admitted much to Piper's happiness. "But still isn't this whole Secret Santa sort of like old school?"

Piper rolls her eyes, dragging Annabeth inside Forever 21. She got Thalia for Secret Santa this year. Piper wanted to make it under a fifty dollar limit, but also wanted a completely cute outfit that matches Thalia's personality. So she was giving Forever 21 a try. Leave it to Piper was basically shopping at the last minute.

"So did you get a boy or girl?" Asked Piper, looking through the racks.

"Girl." Said Annabeth. "Pretty easy."

Knowing Piper was going to take awhile, Annabeth sits down to continue reading her book.

And two hours later...

"Ugh! This is hopeless!" Cried Piper in frustration. "I like this shirt for Thalia and this skirt but they don't have her size."

"Why don't you order it?" Suggested Annabeth. Hungry and tired of shopping.

Piper thought about it, then remembered about another pair of a skirt that she liked. "Oh...I'll be right back!"

Annabeth sighs, shaking her head. "I'll be at the book store!" She yelled out for Piper to hear. Earning glares from other customers in the store.

"Alright!"

The blonde girl walks out the store and back into the cold afternoon. She finished reading the book called Fallen by Lauren Kate and wanted to get the second book. Maybe even the third if she had enough money. Earlier today before meeting up with Piper, Annabeth already got her gift for Secret Santa. Nothing to expensive but a silver bracelet with two charms of a horse and a diamond.

Annabeth walks a couple of blocks before going inside Barnes and Nobles. The store was surprisingly packed with people. Each holding a new novel or children's book in their hands. Annabeth made her way up the stairs to the second level. Where the paranormal romance category would be. She walks into the alley of books and starts searching.

If there's one thing you need to know about Annabeth is that she loves to read. From fiction to non-fiction to biography books. Her favorite genre to read was romance or sometimes paranormal romance, depending on the book.

She carefully looks at all the series that were on the shelves when she sees the sequel for Fallen. After a few minutes, Annabeth finds the sequel and grabs the book. Because she was reading the summary on the back, Annabeth didn't look to see someone in front of her. They both crash into each other, making Annabeth drop her book and the other person drop their phone.

"Sorry," they both mutter and grab the same phone. When their fingers touched, Annabeth felt a electric shock go through her body. Both look up and Annabeth gasps. "Percy?"

Percy Jackson grinned, picking up his phone and the book. "Not a surprise to see you here, Wise Girl." He stands up and helps Annabeth up. "Let me guess...shopping for yourself?"

Annabeth giggles nodding her head. "You know me too well, Seaweed Brain."

"We have been friends since forever after all." He says smiling. "This is yours." He hands Annabeth the book that she dropped when they bumped into each other. "Hey this is random but what's the sequel?"

"Passion and Rapture." She says taking back her book.

Annabeth started to blush when Percy smiled. She hated to feel like a complete lovesick girl when it came to Percy. They've been friends since fifth grade when she moved to Manhattan. He was the first boy to talk to her and to introduce her to the group of friends. Her second family that sometimes drove her crazy but the good kind of crazy. Not the other kind of crazy where she wanted to murder everyone.

Annabeth had feelings for Percy since eighth grade. When they were cast in the school's play production of Sleeping Beauty. She was Aurora and he was Prince Philip. When they kissed in the finale act she felt something inside. A warm feeling that she only got when she was with Percy. No one else. He was her first kiss after all. Of course, Percy didn't seem to want to be anything more than friends so she let him go. Well not really. No one knows her feelings for Percy besides Thalia, Hazel, Luke, and Piper. The others had suspicions but they never asked.

Except Leo but that was only once. He may or may not had gotten slapped by Piper.

"So why are you here?" She asked but quickly regretted her question when Percy frowned. "No it's just that you don't really read much."

Percy chuckled at how red Annabeth got. She was just that adorable. "Well Wise Girl I'm here because my mom wanted me to get her some cook book for dinner on Friday."

Annabeth frowned with a smirk. "Percy?"

"Yeah?"

"This is the paranormal romance section...the cook books are over there." Annabeth points to the other side of the store. It even had a stand that clearly said in bold letters, "Cook Books! Best of 2012-13."

Percy blushed bright red. "Oh...well then." He awkwardly starts to walk away from Annabeth. "I'll see you later, Wise Girl." Percy hugs her quickly and leaves a very confused blonde behind.

"That was really weird." Annabeth muttered and left to pay for her book.


Two Days Before Christmas...

Annabeth watched as little children with Santa hats passed by her. Holding their parents hand to drag them. It was yet another snowy day in Central Park and everyone was out to play. Even some teenagers that Annabeth saw from her high school passing by.

The blonde girl looked at her watch and sighed. Last night Percy asked her to hangout for the day and to meet at Central Park. He was running late now and Annabeth was convinced he stood up her up. Very un-Percy like but that's what she was starting to believe.

"I swear if that Seaweed Brain stood me up-"

"-then I will stand outside your window all night, playing cheesy love songs until you forgive me."

Annabeth eyes widened at the sound of Percy's voice. She turns to see him holding two warm cups of hot chocolate from Starbucks. Oh yeah, he's forgiven.

Percy chuckles and sits down next to Annabeth, handing her the warm drink. "Still sorry I'm late. My mom wanted me to help clean up the house and I stopped by Starbucks."

Sally Jackson was the sweetest mother Annabeth had ever met. Besides Frank's and Leo's mothers of course. Of course she couldn't hate Sally for making her son late.

"It's fine, really." Annabeth blew the steam away from her drink. "So what are we going to do anyway?"

Percy smiled, "Going ice skating of course!" He grabs Annabeth by the wrist making her drop her half empty drink.

Annabeth couldn't help, but giggle at how ridiculous they were going to be acting on the rink. She hasn't been out ice skating since she was eight. Her father was the one who took her out to see the sights, while Athena just stayed at home working.

The rink was by Central Park Zoo and they arrived in a matter of minutes. Like Annabeth predicted the rink was filled with couples, parents and children, even some old folks. Percy purchased their tickets and got some rental skates. Both put on their skates and slowly got in the frozen floor. Percy couldn't help but chuckle at how tensed Annabeth was. She tried to keep her balance, but sadly fell down.

"Ouch," she mutters. Percy sighs and goes in front of her, holding out his hand. "Need some help?"

Annabeth nods and takes his had to stand up. She felt his hand wrap around her waist so she was closer to Percy now. The DJ booth started to play Christmas songs as they skated around. Eventually playing Annabeth's favorite, All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey. She couldn't help but giggle when she noticed Percy lip synching to the song.

"Not bad singing, Seaweed Brain." Annabeth teased.

Percy blushed, eventually pulling his arm away from her waist and instead taking Annabeth's hand. "I know I'm amazing. I would try out for American Idol but I think I would be to amazing for them."

"Whatever you say."

Two hours went by and they grew tired of skating. They returned their rental skates, put on their normal shoes, and left Central Park. It was still early in the afternoon, so Percy decided to get some gingerbread cookies from a bakery and go back to his place. Just to watch some Christmas movies while munching on cookies and drinking warm hot chocolate.

Annabeth didn't really care what they did since Athena wasn't home at all. "My mom won't mind," she told Percy. "She left yesterday and won't come back until Tuesday next week."

Percy nodded understanding why Annabeth didn't object to go back to his place. His apartment was back in Manhattan so they got a cab to take them home. The car ride was silent except for the Christmas songs playing from the radio. Annabeth took a glance at Percy to see him humming the words to the song. She thought it was adorable the way his head would move with the beat.

He noticed this and grinned. "Sorry, I can't help it."

Annabeth giggles shaking her head. "'No it's fine," she reassured him. "I think it's cute."

Percy didn't say anything but smiled slightly and blushed.


"Annabeth, please try not to burn down the kitchen when your making the hot chocolate." Pleaded Percy as he removed his jacket and took off his shoes.

Annabeth rolled her eyes, "Oh please I'm not like Leo." She says, bringing up their Latino friend who has a habit of burning things. Especially when he's in the kitchen.

Percy chuckles and he looks through his stack of movies while Annabeth makes the beverage. They eventually agree to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas and How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Percy places the cookies in a plate and Annabeth carefully brings the drinks over to the living room. Setting them on the coffee table. Percy plays the movie and both sit down in the couch.

Annabeth blushed when Percy brings out a blanket and puts it over them both. For some reason Annabeth moves closer to Percy and he didn't really mind. He loved it when she was closer to him. He puts his arm around the blonde girl and lays his head on top of hers. Annabeth felt warm next to Percy. Sure they cuddled before but this time it felt different for some reason.

She thought to herself if maybe Percy felt the same way. Annabeth seriously doubted it though. They've been friends forever! He most likely saw her as a sister...a sister who he likes to cuddle with. Seems reasonable in a very interesting way.

Three hours had past and Annabeth got tired. She was not going planning to stay here for the night. Once the second movie ended she quickly went the bathroom, fixed her messy hair, and went to the front door.

"Hey Percy, can you walk me out the building?" She asked, putting on her shoes and coat that was on the hanger.

"Sure," he says also putting on some shoes and a coat. He didn't bother to button it up since it wouldn't take long.

Both walked out the apartment and took the stairs down to the lobby. Once they stepped out the cold wind hit them so hard it almost made Percy fall.

"Geez, looks like it won't be the greatest weather tonight." Commented Percy, chuckling to himself.

Annabeth smiled and got a taxi to pull over to the curb. She turns to Percy and was surprised to see him holding a small bag of blue cookies. "These were leftovers from yesterday," he says handing them over. "Thought you would like some."

Annabeth thanks him and takes the cookies. Putting them in the pocket of her coat. "I'll see you on Friday at Jason's?"

"Wouldn't miss it, Wise Girl." Percy pulls Annabeth for a hug. He kisses her temple and pulls away. Not even looking at his friends reaction. "Later Annabeth."

"Bye," she muttered and watched him disappeared in the lobby.


Annabeth looked at herself in the mirror for the seventh time. She groaned if this was the right dress to wear for the party tonight.

It wasn't anything formal as it was just a knee length long sleeved red velvet dress. For shoes she just went with black heels. And (just in case) Annabeth had slippers in her purse in case her feet got sore later tonight.

"Thalia, what do you think?" She asked the punk girl who was finishing applying mascara.

"Looks great," she says, not even looking at her friend.

Annabeth frowned, knowing Thalia wasn't helping. "Okay...Calypso! What do you think?"

Her other friend Calypso was behind a Chinese paper screen. She peeks from the side and smiles at the Annabeth. "You look feisty! Add some red lips though for those under the mistletoe kisses."

"Mistletoes?" Reyna murmured from Annabeth's closest. "Those things literally make the boys caution around each other."

The girls laughed knowing the Roman girl was right. One year Conner and Travis thought it would be fun to put up a mistletoe in a hallway that lead to the kitchen and living room. No one knew about this until Luke noticed it...when him and Piper were under it. (Just a reminder, Luke is Thalia's boyfriend and Piper was Jason's girlfriend.)

Anyway, both were blocked by Conner and Travis, standing at the end of each hallway. Only way to escape was to kiss on the lips. They kissed and Jason saw this little exchange. He could've murdered Luke that night if Conner and Travis didn't tell him they made them kiss. Since then the boys always made sure their girlfriends were with them when they walked in the hallway.

"I swear if those twins make my boyfriend kiss another girl I will murder them!" Vowed Thalia, finishing her makeup.

Annabeth laughed at her friend. "I think they enjoy life more than pranks."

"So why didn't Hazel, Rachel, and Piper come over?" Asked Calypso, not getting the full story why the other three girls weren't with them getting ready at Annabeth's house.

Annabeth shrugged, applying red lipstick. "Hazel told me she was having dinner with Frank's family. Rachel is celebrating Christmas in Alaska, and Piper was helping Jason set things up." She then looks at Jason's older sister. "Why aren't you helping out instead?"

Thalia smirks at her blonde friend. "Piper offered to do it instead so I figured, why not?"

Annabeth just rolls her eyes and finishes up. Soon the other girls were done getting ready and they left to go to the Grace mansion.


"Jason, can you zip up my dress for me?" Asked Piper, going into his room.

Jason looked away from the mirror, only to be facing Piper's bare back. He smirks and zips up her strapless black lace dress. "You know it's Christmas Eve," he reminded her. "Maybe you can give me my gift early?" Jason wraps his arms around Piper's waist and started to kiss her neck.

Piper giggles and pushes herself from Jason. To tease him a little Piper kisses his neck and pushes him down to his desk chair. She sits on top of Jason and continues to kiss his neck. Eventually beginning to suck on it gently.

Jason moans in delight and even started to zip down Piper's dress a little. They could've done so much more if the doorbell from the front door hadn't ringed.

"Crap," he muttered. Buttoning his shirt again when Piper removes herself from his lap.

She smirks and blows a kiss at her boyfriend, "Tell me later if you want more of you present tonight." Piper winks at Jason and leaves to attend the first few guests of the party.

Jason takes a moment to collect himself and goes back to the mirror. He was about to put on his tie when he notices the mark Piper had left him. It wasn't big but it was very noticeable.

"Oh that's just great!" Jason knew if any of the guys saw this, he wouldn't get the end of it for the whole night.


The party was in the living room and the game room in the first floor of the Grace mansion. Christmas music was blasting from the speakers. Presents were beginning to pile up under the tree for Secret Santa. It wasn't exactly meant to be the biggest party, most of the people invited are just close friends. The ones who sticked with the group since day one.

Leo was dancing to Feliz Navidad in the living room floor. Happily singing along to the song and doing random dance moves. Calypso watched and was very amused at how crazy her boyfriend can get at parties. Even in friends gathering.

Will Solace walked up the strawberry haired girl. "How many has he had?" He asked, referring to how much alcohol Leo had consumed.

Calypso looked at the empty red cups that were around Leo. "I don't know," she said. "Maybe three? Four?"

"Four?!"

"Maybe six."

Percy was in the game room and was having a air hockey match against Jason. The game was so intense no one dared to look away. When it comes to competitions these two create a destructive hurricane. One of the reasons why you will never see them in different teams for PE. The teachers only made that mistake once.

"You're so going down, Jackson!"

Percy rolled his eyes, "In your dreams, Grace."

"I could kill you in this game."

"Please! You can't even kill a giant if you wanted to."

"Boys, boys, boys, I am sure you two can kill each other beautifully." Said Annabeth. Turning off the air hockey. "Hate to be a buzz kill but Piper wants us in the living room."

The two boys pouted but gave each other a 'man' hug and went to the living room. Piper was counting the presents and tried to avoid a drunken Leo. Who was hugging everyone from behind, thinking its Calypso. The group of friends sat on the couches while some of the guys had their girlfriends sit on their lap. Annabeth saw most of the seats occupied. She was about to go find another chair from the kitchen when Percy whistled.

"Wise Girl, some sit here." He patted his lap and sat up.

Annabeth felt her cheeks flush but walked over to Percy and sat on his lap. Once Piper finished counting the presents she turns back to the group. "Okay! So here's the deal, first we're going to have dinner and then have some dessert. Until midnight we open our presents."

"That's great," Luke spoke for the group.

"But we also won't reveal who was Secret Santa until midnight."

The group agreed to this arrangement and went to the dining hall for dinner. Percy and Jason literally fought for the seat in the head of the table. they wrestled until Thalia pushed them away. Taking the seat for herself. "Take that bitches." She says in a mocking tone.

Both boys groaned of being pushed down but sat across from each other. Ending up laughing from what happened.

The food was like just like Thanksgiving. A roasted turkey, mash potatoes, gravy, basically everything! Luke said a little prayer and soon they began to eat. For it won't be so quiet Will played some christmas music from his phone, that was plugged on small speakers.

Annabeth giggled as she watched Juniper stare in horror of how Grover was eating the turkey leg. Katie was sad to be sitting between her brother Travis and his brother Conner. They were having their little poke war and would accidentally hit Katie once in awhile. Nico was quietly sitting next to Piper and his stepsister Hazel. Peacefully eating his dinner while watching his friends go crazy.

"So Luke hows collage so far?" Asked Annabeth out of the blue.

Luke and Thalia were both sophomores in collage while the rest were juniors in high school. Collage was a subject they didn't bring up much. Especially since they attended completely different schools in different parts in New York. But-for their sake- they try to Skype and see each other as much as they can over breaks.

Luke took a sip of his apple cider. "Alright, I suppose." He answers. "Sort of been hard but I manage to get straight A's for the semester."

The group cheered for him and ones closer to him hugged Luke or patted his back.

"Any future plans?" Asked Conner.

"Yeah," he muttered. "But I'm planning to finish collage in Washington."

Thalia gasped and silently excused herself from the table and left the dining hall. Everyone felt bad for Thalia at what she could be feeling right now. Luke softly smiled at them and also excused himself from the table. Following after his girlfriend.

They stayed silent for a minute until Calypso changed the subject.

"So? Did you hear about Drew Tanaka's bad hair cut?"


"I knew I would find you here."

Thalia turns around to see Luke holding a blanket. She wipes her tears and turns her back. Luke sighs and carefully walks to sit down next to his girlfriend. He unfolds the blanket and puts it around Thalia. Luke could care less if he would get a cold from the weather. All he cared about was Thalia.

"How did you know I would be up here?" She asked.

"You love the wind blowing through your face and star gazing."

Luke was actually sort of afraid of heights. Which is why he wasn't doing so well as he sat on the roof with Thalia. He tried desperately to think of a happier place right now.

He puts his arm around Thalia's shoulder to bring her closer to him. "Can you tell me what's wrong?"

Thalia places her hand where Luke's heart would be. She felt his heart beat slightly faster beneath her fingers. "It's-I...I don't even know where to begin."

"You don't need to know," he says. "Just tell me what's wrong."

Thalia nervously looked at Luke and began to sob quietly. She buries her head in his chest. Luke patted Thalia's back and kept repeating, "It's okay."

"No it won't be," she cried. "Nothing will ever be the same for us."

The blonde boy raises his brow. "Why?"

"Because," Thalia took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant."

Luke stared at Thalia with wide eyes. He couldn't believe what she just told him. She's pregnant. With his child.

He gently places his hand on her flat stomach. She wasn't showing so she might be on her first month. "I'm going to be father." Luke whispered to himself.

"You're not upset?"

Luke chuckled, "Why should I be upset?" He kisses her lips he then stands up and shouts, "I'm going to be a father!"

"Shut up!" Yelled back the neighbor's son outside in his backyard.

"You shut up!" Shouted Luke and say back down before the kids parents told on him. "Shit that was close."

Thalia rolled her eyes but couldn't help but grin. "You're such a dork sometimes."

"But I'm your dork." He says, his forehead against Thalia's. "No matter what I'm staying with you."

"I love you."

"I love you, too." Thalia giggles leans in to share a long passionate kiss with Luke.


Once Thalia and Luke come back inside, Calypso and Katie helped Piper to pass out pieces of chocolate cake with ice cream.

Will and Mitchell couldn't stop laughing when Leo fell asleep on his plate. The alcohol getting him way to early. It was only ten at night! Both boys eventually decided to wake Leo up after desert.

Jason looked at Thalia as if to say, Are you okay?

Thalia only shrugged at her younger brother, Tell you later.

"This is really good." Percy commented between bites.

Annabeth playfully slapped his shoulder. "Don't talk with your mouth full, Seaweed Brain!"

Percy sticks out his tongue that had some pieces of food.

"Ew!" The two began to go off about manners and how to eat properly.

The Stoll brothers smirked at one another.

"You thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Hell yeah!"

The brothers fist pumped and made a small plan.

After dessert everyone went back to the game room to play some games and do karaoke. Even though the cops were called two times, because the neighbors thought someone was getting murdered. Blame that on Leo's drunk singing when he woke up again.

Reyna smiled happily as she went back to the kitchen to get some water. All that singing to Nicki Minja songs with Piper did made her throat sore.

"Already getting a sore throat?" The Roman turns to see Mitchell standing by the refrigerator. "Don't blame you, I also did some numbers with Will and Frank. Sort of hard to keep up with those two."

Reyna knew Will was one hell of a great singer while Frank was pretty good also. Just not amazing like Will. He can get there if he practices more.

"Didn't have the chance to tell you earlier, but you look breathtaking Reyna."

The Roman girl giggles, pushing a piece of hair behind her ear. "Thanks."

The two stood there in silent. Not knowing what to say or do. Reyna just couldn't help but check out Mitchell. His curly blonde hair, his deep blue eyes that she gets lost in-Okay! She shakes her head, knowing she was getting carried away.

"Want to go back?"

"Sure."

Both went through the hallways and stopped at the end. When Mitchell grabbed Reyna's wrist to stop her.

She turns to see him smirking. "What is it?"

He motions his head to look up. Reyna also does this and noticed hanging in the ceiling was a mistletoe.

She felt her cheeks start to warm up and her hands began to sweat. When did the mansion suddenly become a microwave? Mitchell couldn't help but chuckle at how shy Reyna was acting.

"You don't have to kiss me," he told her. "But it would be nice."

Truth? Reyna also wanted to kiss him, very badly. She always thought he was handsome and has had a crush on him for awhile. Without any warning Reyna pulls Mitchell to her level by his tie and kisses him fully on the lips. At first, he wasn't kissing back but then he puts his hands on her waist to bring Reyna closer to him.

"Finally!" Both Mitchell and Reyna pulled away from each other. Calypso and Leo snickered at them. "About time you get together."

Mitchell flips off Leo who only laughs. "Shut up." He turns to Reyna and smiles. "Want to catch a movie next week?"

Reyna smiles. "I would love that."


There were only five more minutes before everyone discovered who their secret Santa was. No one could hold their excitement, but Piper threatened to cut off any hands that open their gifts early. Usually Piper is sweet but she could be very scary sometimes.

Annabeth got a small headache from the sound and went outside on the patio for some air. It was sort of cold but it felt good for Annabeth. Inside it was getting pretty hot from the energy and the fireplace. She promised to go back inside to open presents with the others. She wanted to see who was her secret Santa.

"Getting cold?" Annabeth turns to see Percy closing the slide doors.

"No, just had a small headache and I needed some air."

Percy sat down next to her on the patio porch. "Have you ever thought of taking a chance?"

"A chance on what?"

Percy gulped. "Being with someone you never thought falling for?"

Annabeth looked at Percy. He was really handsome so whoever he had a crush on was a very lucky girl. "Well I think if you really like this girl, then you should tell her how she feels." She advised him. "Who knows? Maybe she likes you back."

"Okay, but I need to practice saying it, cause I don't want to screw up. Tell me if it sounds okay." Percy takes a deep breath and stares deeply into her eyes. "I like you alot."

Annabeth pretended to be the girl he liked. "Aw really? I like you alot too." She giggles. "Sounds great Percy now all you have to do is really tell her."

"I just did."

"Do it during New Years-wait what?"

Percy smiled and takes her hand. "I like you, Annabeth."

Annabeth was in utter shock. Percy just confessed his feelings for her and she was frozen. "Huh?"

"I said, I like you Annabeth." He repeats. "For a long time now."

The blonde stayed silent for awhile until she slowly grinned. "Well it's about damn time, Seaweed Brain." She brings Percy closer to her. "I like you too." Then Annabeth kisses him.

Percy was surprised she returned his feelings. Let alone on the fact that he was kissing Annabeth. Percy was the first to pull away and took out a nearly wrapped gift from his coat.

"Merry Christmas." He smiled sheepishly.

Annabeth gasped, taking the present from him. "You're my secret Santa?" She unwraps the present and smiled. "Aw Percy! You got me a necklace and Passion?" So that's why Percy asked me about the books, Annabeth thought.

Percy took the box from her and opened it. Revealing a silver chain necklace with the a pearl attached. Annabeth traced her fingers over the necklace, completely in awe.

"It's beautiful."

"Just for you." Percy once again looked deep into her stormy grey eyes. "Annabeth?"

"Yes?"

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Annabeth kissed him on the lips. "Yes!" Percy felt like the happiest boy in the whole world he kissed his new girlfriend over and over again.

"Aw!" Exclaimed a chorus of voices. The new couple turned to see their friends grinning and their phones out. Conner and Travis had their camera, recording the whole thing.

The blonde girl blushed and looked away while Percy glared at the twins. "Seriously? Isn't there any privacy?"

Jason had his arm around Piper. "Hahaha, nope!" The host opens the slide door and everyone runs out. They passed by the new couple and went into the snow.

Percy didn't even notice it started to snow. Everyone got in a snowball fight, while Reyna and Mitchell were making snow angels.

"We have some crazy friends." Said Annabeth, right as Leo collected some firewood and sets it on fire. Frank started to freak out and desperately tried to find a fire extinguisher.

Percy laughed and helped Annabeth to stand up. Hand in hand they walked into the snow where the chaos was happening. "We do, but I can never imagine life without them." Percy drops his girlfriends hand and collects enough snow to make a snowball. "Now...Jason! You and me snowball fight to the death!"

Jason grinned and made his own snowball. "You're on, Jackson!" The two boys screamed a battle cry and charged at each other.

Annabeth shook her head, but smiled to herself. "Best Christmas ever!"


So how about that for a Christmas story? Personally, I think it's pretty decent for a Christmas fic even if it had some drama but hey? Who doesn't like drama and honestly it needed some drama just to make this chapter more interesting.

Again! A MAJOR THANKS to whosaidblondescantread! Without her this idea would've never come into my head and Merry Christmas! I hoped you liked your gift as much as I love writing it.

My readers from Dont Leave Me, I will try to update again in a week, but I'm not promising anything.

It's funny cause as I was writing this I was listening to my Christmas playlist. Here's what I listen to during the holidays!

My Playlist (Half Of It):

Nutcracker Ballet Orchestra Album (Lol, Dance Girl Problems)

Greatest Time of Year - Aly & AJ

Last Christmas - Glee Cast Version or Ashley Tisdale

Little Drummer Boy - Glee Cast Version

Underneath The Tree - Kelly Clarkson

You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch - Jim Carry

Where Are You Christmas? - Faith Hill

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Glee Cast Version

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

Mistletoe - Justin Bieber

Someday at Christmas - Justin Bieber

The Chanukah Song - Adam Sandler (A/N I'm not Jewish but I love this song!)

Shake Santa Shake - Zendaya

Love Is Everything - Ariana Grande

The Chipmunk Song - Alvin and the Chipmunks

So thats my playlist guys but its longer than that, trust me. Which Christmas song do YOU like to listen to? Tell me in the review! I would love to know.

Also here are my top four Christmas Movies:

Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2002) The one with Jim Carry

The Santa Clause Trilogy. The one with Tim Allen who accidentally kills Santa and then becomes Santa himself. Trust me! It's better than what it sounds.

Time Burton: The Nightmare Before Christmas

And...

Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas

I watch those movies each year and also Barbie: The Nutcracker. Which movie do you guys like to watch during the holidays? Tell me in the review cause I'm curious. Haha. Btw anybody seen the Host? Oh my gods such a good movie! It has Jake Abel (Luke) from the PJO films and he's a major hottie. Has anybody read the book though? If so, is the book also as good? Tell me cause I want to read it as well.

Well I better get going and I will update another one-shot with Jiper as the main couple and one with the 7 including Nico! It's already done so yeah I might update tomorrow.

Please leave a review guys! It can be my Christmas gift from you guys.