Hi, everyone! This is my first story and I'm writing it in attempt to improve my English and just for fun. So don't be too strict. Hope you'll like it. Elia19

Chapter 1

Percy's POV

It was the last night before we came to Rome.

Annabeth and I were in her room on Argo ||. She was working on something with help of Dedalus' laptop, while sitting in between my legs. One of my hands was wrapped around her waist, pressing her even closer to my body; the other hand was playing with a lock of her curly blond hair.

I was really nervous, because I had an intention to ask Annabeth something important for our future. 'What if she'll reject me? What if she'll just laugh into my face and go away? No, no, Annabeth is not like that... But what if..?' this thoughts were running through my mind now.

In time I got bored with playing with her hair, so I wrapped my other hand around her waist and started kissing her neck. She squirmed funnily and turned her head to look at me. I hadn't wasted an opportunity and pressed my lips to hers.

After a minute of passionate kissing Annabeth moved her head a little bit away from mine, but I resumed kissing her, now on the neck. I could even hear low moans coming from her mouth.

"Mmhm... Percy, please, stop it... I need to work," she mumbled quietly. I raised my head and looked into her stormy gray eyes. They were full of emotions: pleasure, love and something that I can't fully understand... maybe lust?

"OK, Wise Girl, but I still won't let you keep working. You are coming with me," I immediately jumped out of bed, took her into my arms bridal style and walked out of her room.

Annabeth hit my shoulder and demanded, "Put me on the ground, Seaweed Brain... And where exactly you are taking me?"

"For your first request, definitely nope. And for the second, you'll know when we are there," I said with a smile. Annabeth just fake-pouted and crossed her hands on her chest, but I nonetheless could see a small smile on her face.

This night was really breathtaking. There was no clouds in the sky and the full moon was rising higher and higher, illuminating everything with its surreal glow.

I took Annabeth to the top deck of Argo ||, where we could enjoy the beauty of this night without any disturbances. Hardly anyone came there at that time of the night.

I put Annabeth on her feet, then took her hand and brought her closer to the railing.

"I must thank you for taking me there tonight, Seaweed Brain. It's really beautiful view," said Annabeth, lightly pecking me on the cheek.

We were standing near the edge of the deck, enjoying this peaceful moment. My hands were on Annabeth's tummy, she was leaning into me, her hands in turn were resting on mine.

I thought, this was the right moment to ask her the question, I wanted to ask for a while. 'Calm down, Percy, calm down... She won't reject you, wooon't...' but this only sent my nerves into overdrive.

"Annabeth..." I deeply inhaled, "I want to ask you something."

She turned around in my embrace and put her hands on my chest to look directly into my eyes.

"Tomorrow is really important day. Not only for us, but for all humanity. It's war, so one of us could not be able to make it out alive..."

"Percy..." Annabeth interrupted me.

"Please, Wise Girl, let me finish," I seriously looked her in the eyes. "If we'd get through this mess alive, will you be willing to make something permanent with me? I love you with every part of my soul. Annabeth Chase, will you marry me?" at this moment I took a small dark-grey box with a beautiful ring in it out of my pocket, still holding one of Annabeth's hands in mine.

Annabeth stood there in front of me with her eyes wide opened and not saying anything for a while. I started to get nervous and all 'what if's' started to flood my mind again.

But then she smiled and jumped into my arms, wrapping her legs around my torso, cupping my face with her hands and gently kissing me. I put my hands on the small of her back and pressed her tightly to me, so she won't fall onto the cold floor of the deck.

When we pulled our faces away from each others, I chuckled and said, "I'll take it as a yes."

"Percy, of course, yes... but we are just 17. Are you sure you want to marry me now..?"

"Wise Girl, you just don't understand. This ring is the sign of my love to you, the sign that shows that you're mine and I'm entirely yours. My body, my mind and my soul. And surely we can wait a couple of years before really getting married. But during this time everyone will see that you are taken and that I'm madly in love with y..." this time I was interrupted by a passionate kiss. I have a dwelling that Annabeth was pouring all her feelings, heart and soul into this kiss, so I responded with the same enthusiasm.

Annabeth pulled away and whispered in a hoarse voice, "Let's go to my room, Seaweed Brain..."

I immediately obeyed her and started walking to her room. Annabeth was still in my arms, and now she was kissing my neck, so I had to collect all of my remaining willpower and concentration not to stumble over my own leg and fall down.

By the time we came into Annabeth's room and I put her on the ground, my shirt was unbuttoned by Annabeth and she was running her hands over my chest, then down to my belt.

While she was struggling to unbuckle my belt, I started to kiss a pattern down her neck to her collar-bone, while my hands was working on the buttons of her shirt.

Annabeth walked backwards, still tugging me closer by my belt, so when she fell on the bed i was on top of her.

Finally, Annabeth managed to take my jeans off, and I noticed one small detail, "Think, you've got too much clothes on, Wise Girl." She only moaned in response and helped me get rid of her shirt and shorts. Now we both were only in our underwear.

I passionately kissed her on the lips, but after about a minute of making out, Annabeth pulled away. "Percy, I want you..."she said, blushing furiously.

"I'm wholly yours, and you know that," answered I, pointing on the ring on her finger.

She chuckled and smacked me lightly on the arm, "You misunderstood, Seaweed Brain. I want you to make love to me..."

Now was my turn to look as a ripe tomato. "Are you sure, Annabeth? Just..." I stuttered, but she interrupted me by gently cupping my face with her hands and pecking me on the lips.

"Yes, I'm sure, Percy. It could be the last night for us to be together, so I want it to be memorable... And do you know that I love you with all my heart?"

"Yes, and I love you, but we don't have any protection and I don't want to get you pregnant... don't want to ruin your future..."

"Don't be silly, Percy. I don't care. If fates want to give me a baby, I won't object. I always wanted something permanent in my life." She smiled and my heart skipped a beat.

"As you wish, Wise Girl, as you wish..." then I leaned closer and kissed her fully on the lips.

This night was real bliss. Just my Annabeth and I. I wished that night would never end, that we don't need to fight with Gaea. Nonetheless I knew my wish would never come true.

This night I came to an understanding that I won't be able to live without my Wise Girl, my Annabeth. I would give my life just to be sure that she is safe and sound.

Annabeth's POV

The bright ray of sunlight woke me up. This was the best night sleep, I had in a while. The lack of nightmares made it even more wonderful.

When I opened my eyes and tried to get out of bed, understanding washed over me. I was lying on something, and this something was preventing me from getting up. Or should I say someone.

Then memories of the last night flooded my mind: Percy, his proposal, his touches, his embraces, his kisses and later his... I blushed bright red at this particular memory of us as a one.

Now we were lying in my bed fully naked; I was on top of Percy, his strong hands tightly wrapped around my body. His face was so peaceful and cute, when he was asleep, so I didn't want to wake him up. But unfortunately I knew we need to discuss some really important matters.

"Percy, wake up," I whispered to him.

"Mmm... Just five more minutes, Mummy..." Percy mumbled and turned around onto his right side, snuggling me up even closer to him.

So I did one thing that will definitely wake him up. I kissed him. After about five seconds he answered me with equal passion.

Five minutes later, Percy was again on his back and I settled down on his hips still kissing him. We had to separate 'cause of need for oxygen.

"Good morning, beautiful," Percy said, tucking a strand of my curly hair behind my ear.

"Good morning, Seaweed Brain."

"Think, I can get used to waking up this way..."

I only chuckled in responses, then lightly pecked him on the lips and jumped out of bed. When I turned around to see Percy's expression, I started to laugh really loud. His cloudy gaze was glued to my stark body with his mouth opened and a bit of drool coming out of it.

I grabbed the first piece of clothes, I could see, and threw it on. It turned out to be Percy's shirt. After that I looked at my alarm clock. It was already 8 am, and everyone must have woken up.

Walking back to the bed with Percy on it, I closed my boyfriend's wide opened mouth and flopped near him on the bed. Pardon, my fiancé. "Get out of la-la-land, Seaweed Brain, and get dressed. We'll be soon in Rome."

Percy shook his head as if trying to get rid of some thoughts, then his arms snaked around my waist and his lips were barely touching mine. "As you wish, my lady..." I groaned in disappointment as he got up and started to pull on his boxers without giving me a single kiss.

While I was looking at Percy and twirling my engagement ring, a thought came onto my mind. "Percy, I think, we should keep our engagement a secret for now." My stormy grey eyes met his sea green ones, and what I saw in them made me gasp. They were swirling with deep hurt. So I quickly jumped out of bed and gently wrapped my hands around him, still looking into his eyes. Percy's hands rested on my hips.

"Why, Annabeth?" his voice was so full of hurt, it made me shiver.

"Not everyone will understand our decision... And some will even try to harm us." After that Percy tightened his hold on me.

"I won't let anything happen to you, Wise Girl. I swear."

"I'm not worried about myself... What if mother will try to break us apart? What if she'll try to kill you?" By now my eyes were full of tears. "Let's just not tell anyone for now, and we'll announce our engagement to everyone, when the time is right."

"Yeah, guess you're as always right, Wise Girl," Percy grinned and started to draw soothing circles on my back. We only started to lean in for a kiss when we heard a loud knock on the door.

"Hey, Annabeth. Are you still asleep?" Piper's voice asked.

Percy and I rushed around my room trying to collect all of our clothes. "No, no, Piper. Just give me a minute." I answered and got under the covers, while Percy with all of our clothing in his hands shuffled under my bed.

At this moment the door opened and Piper walked in. "Annabeth, we are nearing Rome, so you'd better get ready." She finished and headed to the door of my room, but then suddenly stopped and turned around. "And, Percy, it applies to you too..."

I gaped at her, and Percy was struggling to get out from under my bed. "How... did you know?"

"It's been easy. Firstly, we've been looking for Percy all over the ship, except for your room, for half an hour. And secondly, only he wears such ridiculous socks with fish on them. And now one of them is hanging from your lamp." She pointed to the lamp with a sock on it. And after that Piper was gone.

I glanced at Percy and we simultaneously bursted out laughing.

Annabeth and Percy are both eighteen.

P.S. Constructive criticism is welcomed. Also if you find any mistakes, let me know. Thanks.