A/N: It's me Athena0228! This chapter is written by me, not mattsudoku. When you review for this chapter I'll answer! Well Read on!

Chapter 2 - Annabeth

Percy's POV

I lay on my bed thinking. Only one week till I'm going to be sixteen. Most sixteen year olds are concerned about getting their license and girls but I was more concerned about saving the world than my license. I had to save the gods, I knew that much, but I also had to protect my friends, mostly Annabeth. Annabeth. Ever since that kiss on Mount Saint Helens I found myself thinking more and more about her. Silena had tried to tell me something but Annabeth tackled her. I was trying to get the courage to tell her that I cared about her but everytime I chickened out or something came up. Will I ever get to tell her? I looked at the clock, it was only about ten. I decided to go see Annabeth. I kicked the covers off me, threw on a T-shirt and jeans then grabbed Riptide. I walked out the door and ran into Annabeth.

" Annabeth?! " I said shock.

" Sorry. I'm just trying to gather some thoughts. " she told me, pacing the doorstep.

" On my doorstep? " I asked.

" Yeah, you want to go to the lake? " she asked.

" Sure. Let me grab my flip-flops. " I said walking inside. " Want to come in? "

" Okay. " she said stepping inside, " Wow, your cabin is really neat! I imagined it being messier. "

" Yeah, well with Tyson gone there isn't much to clean. " I answered sadly.

" Mmhm. You miss him, don't you? " she questioned with sadness in her eyes.

" Yeah. At least I have you and Grover! " I said happily.

" Yep, and you always will. " she answered her gray eyes shining.

" All right, I got my flip-flops. " I told her snapping on my waterproof wristwatch and walking outside.

We walked down to the lake and sat on the dock. The night sky set off a silver aura with the milky way visible from the surface. The lake reflected the sky pefectly. It was a crystal clear night with the cool October air giving it the perfect touch.

" Wow! It's beautiful isn't it?" Annabeth murmered lying on her back, gazing into the stars.

" It is. Just like you. " I replied turning to look at her.

She turned her head towards me, blushed and smiled. " Is that so? "

" Yes, it is. Annabeth, I only have a week till my sixteenth birthday. I have been trying to tell you this since Mount Saint Helens but everytime I get scared. Annabeth what I'm trying to say is...I love you. " I managed to get out.

She smiled, " I've been trying to tell you the same thing. So Percy, I love you too. "

I stood up, got down on one knee and said, " Annabeth Chase, will you be my girlfriend? "

" Of course! " she laughed, throwing her arms around me in a hug. I smiled and then kissed her. She pulled back, looked at me with a puzzled look then smiled at me with one of her ' take your breath smiles'. She kissed me and I felt my heart race. We kissed till our lungs good take it no more. I glanced at the watch, 12:09.

" It's past midnight! " I said stunned at how late it had gotten.

" Well, we better go before we get caught! " she said jumping up and dusting off.

" Awww, do we have to? " I whined.

She laughed, " Yes. Trust me I would like to stay out just as much as you but we have to get some sleep. We have sword training tommorrow. "

" Okay. I'll walk you to your cabin. " I pouted.

We walked silently through the woods holding hands. I felt a slight tug and turned just in time to see Annabeth slip on some slick leaves and fall on her butt. " Ow. " she mumbled. I grabbed her other hand, pulled her up then I wrapped her in my arms and kissed her. " Feel better? "

" Absolutley. " she blushed. We continued to walk till we reached her doorstep where I kissed her yet again. " Goodnight Annabeth. I'll see you in the morning. " I said grinning.

" Goodnight Persues. I love you. "

" I love you too. " I whispered. I let go of her hand and walked to my cabin. I sank into my warm covers and thought about the day's events. Annabeth saying she loved me replayed in my head and finally I sank into a deep sleep awaiting the moment I saw Annabeth's face in the morning's light.

A/N: How did you like it? I got a little poetic at the end not like me but I thought I would give it a try. Remember this chapter was written by Athena0228. Please review!