Just like the Sea: Chapter 2

Annabeth's POV

I was looking over my blue prints one last time before I send them in.

Hi. Im Annabeth Chase and I'm a 21 year old architect and apparently (according to Thalia) a workaholic. I guess my "problem" is that I love it.

A knock sounded on the door and I looked up as my secretary came in telling me I had a call. She didn't say who it was from so I picked it up to see if I knew them. On the other line at first I heard static and then a very familiar voice say, "Hey Wisegirl. Having fun being a successful architect?"

"Percy?" Was all I could say. I was stunned! I haven't heard from him since I was 17! "Wow! It's great to hear from you, finally." I heard a chuckle on the other line and couldn't help but smile. I think I might be falling for him again. "Um, Percy? Are you in New York?"

"Yeah. That's why I'm calling, I wanted you to know that I'm back and I want catch up on all of the stuff we've both been through these past few years."

"Actually, Percy. Why don't you come down to my office and talk to me. I can't talk over the phone. I'm too busy."

"Oh. I get it. That's fine. I'll be there at around 3:30. So in half an hour. Is that okay?"

"Yeah! That's fine."

"Great. See ya!" The line went dead. Well now that I have half an hour to kill time I might as well turn in the blueprint. I pressed sent on the computer and I was done. I looked around and went outside my door to ask my secretary not to disturb me unless Percy shows up. I took out my laptop and started to make the arrangements and designs for Olympus. I was almost done with a temple for Hephaestus when Percy got here.

There was a knock on the door and in walked none other than a grown up Percy Jackson himself. He was tall and he looked like he had been working out because it showed! His black hair was still messy and untamed. His sea-green eyes shone brilliantly. He had a sexy tan and a body most women would die/kill for. 'I did,' I thought.

"Hey Seaweed Brain!" I greeted him using the old nickname I had given him when we were in middle school.

He smiled and replied, "Hey to you too Wisegirl." I laughed. For some odd, unknown reason I feel more jolly around him than I do anybody else; even my work friends and or any other friends. He's the best. That's why he's my best friend.

"Im really busy right now Percy." I don't know why but I feel like if we stop talking then it will get too awkward in here.

He smiled and nodded, "I just thought I'd come to see you again. You know, like you asked me to."

"No. I didn't mean to imply that you were interrupting anything! It was just that im a bit cranky from the amount of work I have. How about a coffee date? I think I'll take a break in a few minutes." I looked at my watch and when I looked up he was standing there grinning like an idiot. "What?"

"Oh, nothing. You just said, 'date,' he stated.

"Yeah, so?"

"Um…nothing."

"Give me fifteen minutes." I said as I began redoing my hair. Percy left and I began getting ready for my "date" with Percy.