Annabeth's POV:
"Beautiful," my dad was saying. "You look just beautiful, Annabeth." He reached over and took my hand. With the other he pulled a tissue out of his pocket.
"Thanks," I squeezed his hand. "You ready?" I leaned in and kissed his forehead. I could tell he was trying to be brave, but he couldn't keep the tears from flowing.
"I'll go check n Matthew and Bobby, okay?" He turned and walked out the door, leaving me alone to look at my reflection.
I had gone dress shopping two weeks ago with Thalia, Piper, and Sally, Percy's mom. We went through hundreds of dresses before deciding on a strapless white gown. I stared at the dress in the mirror. It was fitted until it flowed out like a waterfall at my hips. The bodice was beaded with tiny blue seashells around the neckline and wast.
Sally had offered to do my hair and naturally, I agreed. It was tightly curled in a half up half down style. Small shell-shaped beads were neatly placed in the two braids that intertwined on the back of my head.
Earlier that day, I had talked to Percy. When he asked if I was nervous, my immediate answer was no. Now, I wasn't so sure. Of course I wanted to get married to Percy, but my palms were all sweaty and I didn't know if I would be able to keep it together when I saw him.
"Anni," I heard a soft knock. "It's time to go now."
My dad stepped in and held out his arm. I slid my arm into his and together, we walked towards the church doors. I could hear an organ playing even before I opened them. When I did, I saw my Seaweed Brain, wiping tears from his eyes.