As Annabeth, along with the other halfbloods, was waiting for the arrival of the food at the table, she couldn't help herself to not think more about Percy. She wasn't quite sure what she was going to talk to Percy about. She knew that she wanted to mention some of her thoughts, but she wanted to do it in a way that wouldn't scare Percy away if the feelings wasn't' requited.
Before she noticed the sound of hooves on the marbles next to the Poseidon table, a deep voice was talking to her.
"I see that you look very troubled. Is there anything that you want to talk about?" Chiron stood right next to her. She had been too consumed in her thoughts to look up from her empty plate.
Annabeth looked up into Chiron's warm eyes. She knew that she could trust him with everything, but should she really start to involve him in her love-life with Percy? Was that being too near with him?
"No, there's nothing. I'm just a bit tired after today's training" Annabeth lied.
Chiron, who was like a father to Annabeth, had no problem seeing straight through Annabeth's façade. But nonetheless, he decided to not commentate on it. He had faith in Annabeth that if there was something that she needed to talk to someone to, she would not supress it.
"Okay, but just remember. If ever there's anything bothering you, please come and talk to me. I will always be there for you"
Chiron turned away and walked to the centre of the tables and caught everyone's attention. He held his usual speech, praising the gods and promising to sacrifice the best parts of their meals to them. Nothing out of the ordinary, but for each word he said, Annabeth couldn't help but feel a bit worse about lying to him. She knew that nothing good came out of lying to him, and yet, she couldn't justify actually talking to him about Percy. As the years had went by, Percy and him had also become very close, and Chiron might find distress in knowing that the two of his dearest friends were dating. Annabeth herself could barely even contain herself just thinking about it. She was the happiest she had ever been in her life.
When Percy arrived at the table Annabeth had already begun eating. As Percy filled his plate, Annabeth couldn't help herself but to look at him. His clothes were still a bit wet from coming out of the shower, and his shirt was moistly sticking to his firm abs and chest. She found herself staring at him, when he was asking her a question.
"Hello? So how was archery?" Percy's small laughter and big smile followed by the question warmed her heart. Sher could feel how her cheeks flushed into a bright red and an even bigger smile formed on her own lips.
"It was fine" Annabeth, after a quick reality check, answered.
"I heard someone shot an arrow at one of naiads in the lake" Percy began. He continued to tell about how the aftermath of the arrow incident had played out. The naiad had apparently accused a nearby satyr of throwing a pointy rock down the water, and as the satyr was innocent, was very unhappy of being accused of such an act. But as Percy had gotten out of an ears reach, they had seemed to put down their swords.
Annabeth however, was not really listening to what he was saying though. And as a result of such, she interrupted him mid-sentence.
"… and the satyr said 'if you don't stop this nonsense, I will throw the leftovers of all of the cans I eat, right down on…"
Annabeth's lips met Percy's and instantly silenced him. Percy seemed surprised at first, but quickly gave in to the kiss. After the initial surprise, Percy cupped Annabeth's head in his hand and caressed her back with the other. Annabeth was pushing herself even closer to Percy as well, her boobs pressing up against his firm chest. The sweet taste of Percy's lips and tongue filled Annabeth's mouth and one big feeling of satisfaction and lust fluttered throughout her body. She could feel how Percy was attempting to break the kiss, and she let go of him. Annabeth stared into his eyes. How beautiful they were, ocean green with sparks like the stars of a bright night. She could dream herself away into his eyes for an eternity if she wished. Percy was the one who broke the silence.
"I love you Annabeth" As the words left Percy's mouth, Annabeth realised that neither of them had actually said those words. In spite of having been dating for a couple of weeks, Annabeth felt like it had been months.
"I love you too Percy" Annabeth replied, her cheeks red and round as apples, and a cute smile which was solely dedicated to Percy.
In one quick move, she took Percy's hands into her own and smiled widely. Her eyes were shining and you could see the thrill in her face.
"Let's meet in your cabin after night time. There's something I must show you!" Annabeth said, as she stood up from the table and ran for the Athena cabin.
