Ch-1
A/N: This is my first fanfiction. Please be nice! Review and tell me if it sucks.
This story is 5 years after TLO. HoO never happened. Percy and Annabeth are 23 years old. Percy and Annabeth live together though they are not married.
Annabeth was really upset. Today was her birthday and stupid Percy hadn't even remembered. She entered the apartment she and Percy shared and took off her coat. "I'm home," Annabeth called out glumly. No answer. "Percy?" she called out again. Silence. She noticed the house was totally dark. She started towards their terrace. "Perseus Jackson, come on out wherever you...Oh my gods!" A table was set beautifully for two in the middle of the terrace and a candle was burning in the middle. Music was playing softly in the background.
"Surprise!" Percy grinned at her shocked expression. His hair looked as though he had just come out of the shower and his sea green eyes twinkled in the moonlight. "Shocked? Well, before you say it, no, I didn't forget your birthday. I just thought I'll give you a little surprise. Like it?"
"Oh my gods, Percy! I..." For once, Annabeth Chase was speechless. Then she smiled back at her boyfriend. "This is the best surprise I've ever got!"
She pulled him towards her and they kissed for a long time, before pulling apart to breath. "Happy birthday, Wise Girl," said Percy softly, smiling. "Now come on, let's eat. I am starving!"
Percy pulled a chair for Annabeth like a real gentleman. Annabeth laughed softly and sat down. Percy sat down opposite her and Annabeth took a bite of her food. "This is really good!" she frowned and glanced at Percy suspiciously. "Did you make this yourself?"
Hey, I can cook you know," said Percy defensively. Annabeth raised her eyebrow, looking amused. "Maybe I had a little help from someone," said Percy looking sheepish. Annabeth stared at him some more. "Fine! Thalia did come over and made most of the food."
Annabeth laughed. "Come on, Seaweed Brain. Let's just eat."
Together they enjoyed a wonderful meal as they discussed some random stuff. They finished their food and Annabeth got up to clear the table. "Oh no you don't!" said Percy, pushing Annabeth back in her seat. "The birthday girls doesn't have to help in the clearing up."
"Percy!" said Annabeth, laughing. "Fine. But you asked for it."
Percy cleared up and both of them got ready to sleep. Annabeth fell asleep. Just as Percy was about to drift off, the phone rang. Afraid of waking Annabeth up, he quickly picked up the receiver.
"Hello?"