Chapter 1: A Night To Remember

Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Sorry this took so long! I had a swim meet and I had to stay in a hotel,

no computer, NOT cool! But anyway, it's up now so I hope you enjoy it! By the way, you'll have to read my first story, Falling For Each Other, to really get it.

Annabeth's P.O.V.

It was almost Christmastime. My dad wanted us to go back to San Francisco to spend the holidays at our beach house there. It's not that I have a problem with beaches and warm weather in winter, but I was hoping for a White Christmas. Except, I could never overpower my Dad.

But I shouldn't worry about that now. Percy and I were having a little date at this café in Long Island. The only thing that was standing in our way was Chiron and Mr. D. You see, we were still at camp and we weren't allowed to come outside the borders. I just hoped we would make it.

I climbed out of bed feeling messy and lightheaded like always. Then my eyes widened as I looked at the time. It was breakfast and Chiron would kill me if I missed. I got dressed into my usual Camp Half-Blood t-shirt and some jean shorts. I looked kind of sloppy since I didn't brush my hair. I just hoped I looked halfway decent.

On the way to the pavilion, I spotted Silena Beauregard and Beckendorf (I know they're dead.) holding hands and walking together. Selena was dressed in a short dress with ugly leggings underneath. I frowned at her trashy clothes. See, that's why I liked Percy. He didn't care that I wear t-shirts all the time. I really don't care what I look like.

When I arrived at breakfast I was greeted by Chiron followed by Percy who was wearing a t-shirt and jeans, too. Good ole Perce.

"Hey Annabeth," Percy greeted me.

"Hi Percy," I replied. I smiled when I said it. He made me happy whatever mood I was in. His voice gave me butterflies inside my stomach. I tuned out for a couple seconds.

"Annabeth?" Percy waved his hand in front of my face. I broke from my trance and continued to stare at him.

"What?" I said suddenly.

Percy laughed. Then he leaned into me and whispered, "You still up for that sneak-away tonight?" He made sure that Chiron couldn't hear.

"Okay, as long as you don't spray me with salt water this time," I laughed. Ah……..memories of that evening.

"Whatever." He rolled his eyes. "See ya tonight."

"Alright."

I walked over to the buffet table and grabbed some scrambled eggs and a piece of bacon. I scraped a portion into the fire and hurried to my seat. I didn't realize how hungry I was. I gulped down my eggs and shoved the bacon into my mouth.

"Are you okay, Annabeth?" my half brother, Malcolm asked me.

"I'm fine," I said quickly.

"Really? Because everybody at camp is talking about your date with Percy tonight."

My jaw dropped and I whispered to him, "How do you know about that?"

"We eavesdroppers have our sources," he laughed.

"I gonna kill Clarisse!" I murmured.

"Calm down Annabeth. Don't worry. We won't tell Chiron and Mr. D."

"Why not?"

"Because we care about you two. You guys are adorable together. Plus it makes you in a better mood in the morning."

"Shut up," I playfully yelled.

I peered over at Percy's table and saw Percy and Tyson smiling at me. Percy waved at me. I did the same to him and turned back to Malcolm.

"That's embarrassing."

"We won't tell anybody else."

"Whatever." I was supposed to sound annoyed but I was actually kind of laughing.

I was lazy in training that day because I was so excited about the date. It was me and Percy's first date, with the exception of that evening we had together last time. I even got yelled at by Chiron to stay focused. Like that will happen.

When it was time to get ready, I ran back to my cabin and took a fast shower. I dried my hair and combed my blonde curls. I looked actually good after I dried my hair. I wasn't sure what to wear. I browsed my closet for a cute shirt or something. I threw on an Abercrombie shirt and some skinny jeans I wasn't comfortable wearing. I looked at myself in the mirror and sighed. I was unhappy with my appearance. I wanted to look pretty and be comfortable. So I took off the skinny jeans and put on some regular ones. Sure they weren't as pretty but I smiled. Percy liked for who I was, not some girly girl.

There was a knock on my cabin door. I opened it to find Percy, who was wearing jeans and an Abercrombie and Fitch shirt like me too. Gosh, it was like he knew exactly what I was wearing every day.

"Um, hey," he said nervously. "You look great."

I blushed a deep crimson. "You don't look so bad yourself. Are you spying on me Percy? You're wearing the same exact thing as me, you know."

"I'm not spying on you."

"Then…..how do you dress like me every day?"

"I don't know. I guess it's just a coincidence."

"Yeah…...so do you want to go now?"

"Sure," he responded, "let's go." I took his hand we swayed our arms as we walked. We strolled along to the horse stable. I kept an eye out while Percy talked to Blackjack. I could hear their conversation from outside. They were arguing:

"No, you don't understand Blackjack. She's my really pretty date. Come on, you got to give us a ride to the park."

……

"I know it's late, but I really want to surprise her."

Surprise me? With what?

at by Chiron to stay focused. Like that will happen.

The stable doors opened and Percy grabbed me by the arm and pulled me inside. It was a lot warmer than outside and I felt really good, even though the horses were really stinky. Percy put his hands on my hips and lifted me onto Blackjack. Then he sat in front of me and I wrapped my arms around him and held tight as the horse took off. My hair whipped in the wind and I was suddenly really scared. I clung onto Percy and whimpered.

"Don't be scared Annabeth," he yelled through the wind. "We're finished taking off now."

We were no longer in a gush of wind. It was like we stopped in midair. Percy and I soared over Long Island. It was so beautiful.

"It's gorgeous up here, Percy," I sighed.

"Wait till I show you where we're going." My eyebrows knit together.

"I thought we were going to that cute little café."

"Um…yeah, I lied."

I laughed. "You did? How come?"

"Well, I wanted to surprise you."

"Okay, but this better not be a monster ambush," I told him as I punched him in the shoulder."

"Ow." Percy rubbed his shoulder. "Right here Blackjack!" he yelled at the horse.

Blackjack dove down to the park harbor and came to a stop next to a park bench. Percy and I slid off of Blackjack and Percy took my hand. He pulled me along to the edge of the beach. There were boats everywhere with lights being attached to the sails and masses. In the dark it looked like the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

"Oh Percy!" I gasped. "The Festival of Lights!"

Percy smiled. "Yup. I told you I wanted to surprise you."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him. "Thank you Percy, so much!"

"You're welcome. Do you want to get something to eat while we're waiting?"

"Sure. Let's get some ice cream."

We walked hand in hand to a little ice cream parlor a couple blocks down called Livi's Ice Cream. Percy and I ordered a huge banana split and shared it. He let me have the banana on top and I let him have the cherry. We laughed as we spooned the messy vanilla and chocolate ice cream out of the cup. Stupid Percy spilled some on himself.

"You idiot!" I laughed at him.

"Whatever! Come on," he pulled me along back to the harbor, "I think the boats are done putting up their lights.

We ran all the way back to the harbor and saw the beautiful sailboats line up for the parade. There was so much diversity in the lights. One boat was a Santa's sleigh with reindeer in the front. Another was a set of pretty fireworks tied onto one huge sailboat. They were all over the boat in every color and shape. I pointed to my favorite: a boy and a girl elf skipping along Santa's workshop.

"I like that one," I said.

"Me too."

Percy's P.O.V.

We watched the light show for two hours straight. Annabeth fell asleep next to me. She slept so peacefully. She looked really pretty when she was sleeping too. Annabeth mumbled in her sleep sometimes. "Percy……," she muttered. She was really out because I nudged her a couple times and she didn't wake. I gathered her in my arms and whistled for Blackjack. He flew down to the clearing and lowered his back. Annabeth was heavier than I expected but somehow I managed to get her up on his back. I held her the whole ride home. She was still sleeping.

When we landed, it was about one in the morning. I laid her in bed in the Athena cabin. Luckily no one woke up. Or they were just pretending and spying on us. Probably. I pulled the covers over her body.

"I love you Percy," she sighed.

I smiled. "Love you too." I kissed her good night and left her cabin. Yes! I thought. I ran back to my cabin. I opened the door quietly suspecting Tyson would be sleeping.

"How'd it go?" he asked. He was giggling.

I laughed too. "Great."

"Should I be watching you guys instead of you going alone?"

"I'm not going to answer that," I joked. We didn't say another word and I climbed in bed. It felt like forever before I went to sleep. I just stared at the ceiling smiling for what seemed like the rest of the night, reliving my Night To Remember.

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