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So, in this story, Camp Half-Blood holds a prom for all the demigods so that they won't have to worry about being attacked by a monster at their school's prom. That's some information that I couldn't figure out how to put in the story.
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO. Rick Riordan does.
Prom
Percy's POV
Annabeth and I were sitting on the couch of my apartment watching the History channel, which for some reason Annabeth enjoyed. I had my arm around Annabeth and she was leaning into my side. Annabeth was listening attentively, but I was sweating like crazy. Today, I was planning to ask Annabeth to the camp's prom. I glanced at the rose hidden behind the bookshelf. Still there and looking perfect.
Annabeth got up suddenly. "I'm gonna go get some more popcorn." She walked out of the room.
I made sure she was gone and got up to get the rose. My hands were slick with sweat. I was shaking from nervousness. But I kept giving myself small pep talks. You can do this Percy. Soon you'll be dancing the night away at prom. You can do this.
Annabeth walked out of the kitchen with a bag of freshly popped popcorn. I kneeled down and held out the rose and looked her in the eye. "Annabeth Chase. Would you do me the honor of going to Camp Half-Blood's prom with me?"
Annabeth just stood there and stared at me. I was getting more nervous withh every second that passed. Then, Annabeth started laughing. "Of course I will, Seaweed Brain," she said between breaths. "I thought you'd never ask."
"Oh, uh, okay then," I managed to get out. That had been easier than I expected.
Annabeth took the rose and smiled at me. I breathed a sigh of relief.
Annabeth and I sat back down on the couch to watch the rest of the show. Annabeth laid her head on my shoulder and I stroked her hair. Today was the best day ever.
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Annabeth's POV
4 Days Until Prom
I was driving to the mall to find a dress for prom. My stepmom had offered to let me borrow her dress for prom, that way I wouldn't have to buy one. My stepmom's dress was beautiful, a white strapless gown with a jeweled circlet to match. But I politely declined. I wanted my dress to be, well, mine.
I hopped in my car and started off towards the mall.
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I didn't see it coming.
I was driving through an intersection. A green SUV was driving through at the same time.
But their light was red.
The SUV rammed into my car on the passenger's side. I flew forward and probably would've flown through the windshield, but, thankfully, I had on my seatbelt. I felt a sharp pain in my leg before the airbag hit me and everything went black.
My last thought before I lost consciousness completely was, why didn't I take my stepmom's dress?
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Percy's POV
Please. Please. Please.
I had just gotten the call about Annabeth's car accident. I had dropped the phone and ran to my car. I drove as fast as I possibly could, and probably would've gotten pulled over, had a police officer droven by. But I didn't care. I had to get to Annabeth.
I burst through the hospital doors and ran to the desk. "Annabeth Chase," I said in between breaths.
"Right through those doors," the nurse said as she pointed to a room.
"Thank you." I ran to the room.
When I walked inside, I saw Annabeth's parents sitting in the chairs looking worried. Her brothers were playing around on the ground, completely oblivious to he fact the their sister just about died in a car crash.
Then I saw Annabeth. Her leg was in a cast and her arms were bruised and cut. Her hair was a tangled mess, but her face was as angelic as ever. Her eyes were closed.
Annabeth's parents saw me walk in and her stepmom whispered, "She's asleep." I nodded. Annabeth's dad grabbed Matthew and Bobby, Annabeth's brothers, and took them out of the room. Annabeth's stepmom followed, leaving me alone with Annabeth.
I walked over to the bed and sat down on the edge. I stroked her cheek. Her eyes fluttered open. "Percy?" she whispered weakly.
"I'm right here." I grabbed her hand.
"Percy, I'm so sorry," she continued. "My leg is broken and I can't go to prom on Friday. I'm so sorry."
"Shhh," I said. "It's just a dance, Annabeth. It was nothing important. We always have next year."
"But still-"
"No. I don't want to talk about it." It didn't seem fair that evryone got to get their fairytale night, while Annabeth was stuck in her cabin. Then, I got an idea. "Annabeth, when do you get out of the hospital?"
Annabeth gave me a puzzled look. "Tomorrow. Why?"
"You're staying at Camp Half-Blood, right?"
"Yeah. Percy, what are you planning?"
I gave her a mischievous smile. "You'll see, Wise Girl." I leaned down and gave her a kiss. Then I ran out of the room. I had some planning to do.
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Prom Night
It was prom night at Camp Half-Blood. All the girls were dressed up and squealing, while all the guys looked pained.
I stayed in my cabin until I was sure that everyone was all ready at the dance. Then I grabbed a flashlight and set out.
When I got to the Athena cabin, I saw that there was only one faint light on. Annabeth. I walked inside.
Annabeth seemed suprised to see me. She turned around when she heard me enter, then her shoulders relaxed when she realized it was me. "Oh. It's you. What are you doing here, Percy? Shouldn't you be at the dance?"
I shrugged. "It didn't seem fair to me that everyone else got their fairytale night, when the one who deserved it the most is stuck in her cabin all alone."
Annabeth seemed confused. "What do you mean?"
I walked towards her and picked her up, bridal style. She yelped and wrapped her arms around my neck. "It's all right," I reassured. "I got you."
"What are you doing, Seaweed Brain?" she hissed in my ear. But I could tell she was curious about what I was doing.
"I'm giving you a prom," I told her as I carried her outside. Her eyes widened when she saw the moonlight picnic I set up. I set her down on the blanket.
"Percy, you didn't have to do this," Annabeth said after we started eating. "I would've been fine in my cabin all night."
"You don't deserve that Annabeth. No one does."
Annabeth smiled. "Thank you, Seaweed Brain."
I stood up. "Would you care to dance with me, milady?" I said.
"Percy, I can't-" I cut Annabeth off as I picked her up. I started slow dancing with her. She looked startled at first, but then she smiled and laid her head on my chest. We danced like that for a while longer, neither of us talking, just enjoying each other's company. Then, Annabeth lifted her head off my chest and gave me a big kiss on the lips. "Thank you so much," she said when we pulled apart.
Suddenly, I didn't care that we weren't at the actual dance with everyone else. It was more enjoyable with just Annabeth and I. At that moment, our prom seemed much better than any other prom in the entire world.
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No verse with this chapter. It's like in the middle of the night, so I can't get to a Bibe at the moment. Sorry!
