Poseidon and Athena
"Please," my voice was pleading, pleading for something that will hurt the two of us, "please don't." I kept my eyes shut, trying my hardest not to look at him. "Please don't say that." His words were still ringing in my ears. Those three words were so full of affection, so full of passion that any girl would swoon with those words. However, for me, they made me both giddy with happiness and heartbroken, knowing full well that no matter how we tried, there will only be pain.
"I'm sorry." He said, trying to keep the bitterness and disappointment from his voice. I could tell that he was hoping that I would say it back, hoping that I would defy our heritage like he was willing to do for me. However, I was scared, scared for the unknown. I always have been, and this would irk him at times, but he always understood my thirst for knowledge, to know everything about anything. Even then as I was about to break his heart, he is still understanding. He could have been selfish, yet he would still try to understand why I was being like that.
"But I can't help it." My mind travelled back to the kiss.
"Stop."
"We both know that that kiss-," he continued, and my mind reminded me of the heat and passion that kiss had.
"Stop it." My voice getting louder.
"it changed everything. Even if-," he continued, his feelings pouring out. My own feelings were threatening to come out.
"STOP IT!" I was shouting already and yet he still didn't stop.
"-nothing changed with you, it sure changed me and I-." It changed me as well.
"SHUT UP!" I shouted even louder that I knew someone have heard by now, but I didn't care, my eyes were wide open, tears threatening to spill. He finally stopped, and I couldn't help but feel more helpless when I saw his face. His face was full of desperation and anger and longing that all I wanted was to reach out to him and hug him. However, I knew that I wouldn't do it. He knew from my expression that I will not budge one bit and I became madder than I ever felt like in my whole life. I was livid. I was angry at him, angry at our family, and angry at our society.
Before he could utter another word, I began yelling at him, "WE CAN'T! WE CAN'T! WE CAN'T HAPPEN, AND YOU KNOW IT!" My mind was confused, and I was full of despair because of the situation we were in. The fact that we were both on the brink of losing our families just because of our simple friendship was something I couldn't overlook at that time. Our families expected that we both hate each other and would want to bring down the other. It was like that for a time until it wasn't. It was until my heart began overtaking my logical mind, until I began being swept away by his character.
I wanted to love him. I wanted to be with him, but I can't. So, in turn I wanted to at least protect him from the dangerous future that might happen and before I could even begin comprehending what I was about to say, I yelled in his face, "WHAT? YOU THINK JUST BECAUSE YOU HAPPEN TO BEGIN TO LOVE ME THAT I WILL LOVE YOU AS WELL?" I watched as his face broke before my eyes and witnessed his tears finally roll down his cheeks, but I still pushed on, saying basically anything for him to stop breaking my resolve. "YOU THINK THIS IS SOME FAIRY TALE THAT I WOULD LEAVE MY INHERITANCE JUST FOR YOU?! YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!" I didn't believe one word that I have said but I could see it in his eyes that I just need to say one more thing before I finally finish whatever relationship we had. "I WILL NEVER LOVE YOU SO STOP GETTING YOUR HOPES UP!" And those words will forever haunt me as I saw that his face turned blank. It was nothing I have ever seen before. He may be voided of expression, but I could clearly see that I completely broke him. I turned away, not wanting to see the destruction I made.
After who knows how long, I heard his feet move towards my position, but I didn't try to look at him because I knew that if I saw his expression, I would run to him. He stopped in front of me and before I knew what was happening, he kissed me, and I felt his raw emotions for me and I was drowning, and I loved every second of it. I wanted to do it for an eternity, however, I pulled away. I was afraid I will be taken away by heat of the moment. My eyes were wide as I looked at his defeated expression. "I don't believe you at all...but if this is what you want..." He then turned away and began walking but as he got to the stairs, he turned his head my way again and said, "I will always love you, Athena." Then he continued walking, walking away from my life. "I will always love you as well, Poseidon." I then turned towards the church where I will be getting married.
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I looked at you, my granddaughter, with a fierce look, trying to convey that you must listen to me before everything is too late. "So, promise me Annabeth. Promise me that you won't make the same mistake." You look so afraid, but I know that this is what you want. "Promise me that you are going to be the one who will end this unnecessary feud. Promise me that you'll be strong enough to go against everything. I know you love him. I know that you are hurting by staying away from him. Don't let this feud limit your choices." I cough violently, and you started towards the button, but I kept you down with my burning gaze. "Don't break your heart just because you don't want to break the heart of the family. Go to him." I smile kindly to you and I could see tears in your eyes. "Are you going?" You wiped your tears with your sleeves while nodding vigorously.
"Don't die on me yet grandma. I'll be back tomorrow, and I want you to meet him." You said to me and I nodded with a big smile, trying to hide that I already met him, and I have already said my last words to him. You then kissed my forehead then walked towards your love. I smiled before drifting back to sleep, thinking this is a nice way to die.
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I woke with a start when I heard the door close. I thought I wouldn't wake up anymore when I drifted to sleep but I guess there's something more I needed to do. When I looked towards the door to see who came, my breath hitched when I saw him. I haven't smiled like this in years.
Percy and Annabeth
When you smile, everything's in place
I've waited so long, can make no mistake
All I am reaching out to you
I can't be scared, got to make a move
I called ahead, desperately trying to make you to go to the park. My grandma's words ringing inside my ear, to not let this chance be wasted. So, I called ahead and convinced you to meet with me. My heart clenched when I first heard your heartbroken voice, that voice that was affected by my betrayal that day. Still, your voice turned ecstatic once you hear my voice and I couldn't help but feel my heart lifting when you said yes immediately.
My heart was frantic as I approached the park. Excited, yet nervous. How should I say that what I said that day was all lies to protect you from our families? How could I convince you that I still love you, more than anything? Before I could contemplate more about it, I arrived at the park and my breath hitched when I saw you, sitting at the swing set where we first met. Even at the large distance between us, I could tell your ADHD is acting up again, searching for me.
You look so frantic, not knowing whether I will show up even if I'm the one who asked for you to come. Your sea-green eyes flitting wildly across the park. I walked slowly, finally revealing myself from trees that is blocking your view of me, hoping to end the anxiety attack you are feeling.
I stared hard at your form, taking in your image for the first time after a month of no contact. It felt like a year of depraving ourselves of each other's presence. Your eyes fall at my figure and your mouth opened slightly, shocked to see me once again.
I raised my hand and waved at you timidly before opening my mouth and saying hi. I'm blinded after that. I don't know how you do it, but your smiles are always so radiant that I can't help but compare you the sun, always brightening up my day.
While we're young, come away with me
Keep me close and don't let go
You waved back at me, not as timid as mine but you were still shy to fully be yourself and my heart clenched at the thought. We didn't move, I don't know how long but we just drank in each other's presence like it's the first time we're seeing each other.
You first opened your mouth, telling me it's good to see me. My throat was Sahara desert dry so I opted with a small nod with a small smile. I turned my eyes away from you, not wanting to show you how much just hearing your voice is affecting me right now. All I want is to run into your arms but even with all the signs that you still want me back, I'm still doubtful.
I know you know that my head is thinking at the speed of fifty miles per hour, so you disrupted my thoughts, wanting me to stop thinking. You asked me why I called you here. You stared at me longingly and expectantly. You know why I called you, but you wanted me to say it to you face to face.
I took a deep breath, gathering all my courage and throwing away all my pride and throwing away my family. I told you with my most serious voice to run away with me. Take me away from these people that wants to control my life like they think they are right all the time.
Inch by inch, we're moving closer
Feels like a fairytale ending
Take my heart, this is the moment
I'm moving closer to you
I'm moving closer to you
You stared at me for the longest of time until I noticed the movement of your leg. I watch you take a step and another and another and all I want is for you to be in front of me already. My heart is beating so fast it's making me dizzy. The closer I get to you, the more my heart is pumping crazily. Then you stopped an inch away from me, towering against my small frame.
Who'd have thought that I'd breathe the air
Spinning 'round your atmosphere
You stared at me for a second, registering what I said. Your sea-green eyes that I love so much, stared at me, stared at my soul. Your smell wafted into my nose and I almost cried as I remember the smell that I got so used to. My skin burns for your touch and I can't believe how close you are to me yet the distance between us still huge. I want to close the distance between us and hug you and to breathe you in. I threw myself in the open and you have all the power to break me like I did with you before.
I'll hold my breath, falling into you
Break my fall and don't let go
I held myself in a baited breath as I await your answer and it felt like forever until I saw the corners of your mouth move upward. Your smile grew until it was more radiant than ever before as your hand grabs my wrist, pulling me to you.
Inch by inch, we're moving closer
Feels like a fairytale ending
Take my heart, this is the moment
I'm moving closer to you