Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. The plot is mine just that.

Thank you for reading. The story is going somewhere were emotions are all over the place.

6 - Winter Wonderland

At the beginning of December, the school was buzzing in excitement. A dance was this weekend: Winter Wonderland. Normally, I wouldn't be excited but I was really looking forward to dance with Percy. Our last school dance was ages ago when we met Bianca, Nico and the Hunters. On the other hand, Percy was beaming in excitement. Max, Barry and Percy decided to rent a limo and get corsages for the girlfriends even matching tuxedos.

I went with Sally and Sarah dress shopping two days before the dance in the nearest mall of the apartment. Sarah was really big at three months of life. She already recognized my voice and followed me around with her beautiful brown eyes. She didn't depend so much of Sally's touch, so Percy wasn't wearing his mom's clothes anymore.

I tried on a couple of dresses until I found the one. I bought with help of Sally this beautiful silvery dress. I had spaghetti straps and low back, so I bought a special bra too for the occasion.

We sat on the food court after we bought some Chinese food. Sarah was sleeping in her stroller.

"So?" said Sally grinning at me. She could be such a teenage girl sometimes.

"So?" I said really confused.

"Have you done it?" I said and I almost choked with a bite of Kung Pao Chicken.

"No!" I said loudly and hotly. I was blushing in embarrassment.

"I knew it" said Sally shrugging and continued eating.

We spent the rest of our meal and shopping day in peace talking about school and College applications. Percy and I were definitely hopping to get admitted in NYU.

Today was the dance. Sally and Sarah decided to help me to get ready in the make-up and hair department. I wasn't complaining. I really need some help. I carried and played with Sarah while Sally combed my hair and made my curls more accentuated with the hot rolls. She left my hair down to make me look more like a princess. Sarah slept in my arms while Sally applied make-up on me really making me look more matured and really gorgeous.

"Thank you, Sally" I said as I saw the final look. I was really looking beautiful.

"You are welcome. I can't wait to do the same for Sarah" said Sally giggling as she started to put everything back in boxes and make-up bags. Sally took Sarah off my arms to place her on my bed and I went to the bathroom to change. I looked myself in the mirror and I really looked like a grown woman.

I walked out of the bathroom and Sally gasped at the sight of me with her hands on her mouth.

"Annabeth, you really look amazing. Percy won't be able to take your eyes of you" said Sally smiling.

"Thank you" I said looking at the clock. Percy promised me to pick me up by 8 o'clock and it was already 10 minutes late. I knew him so I wasn't mad or concerned. I knew he would arrive in any second.

"Let me get the camera ready" said Sally looking for her camera in one of her bags.

"Sure" I said and I heard Percy's distinctive knocking.

"Wait. I'll get it" said Sally almost running at the door. I heard Sally opening the door and saying to Percy how good looking he was when I walked to the living room and saw him. He was really dashing in a black tuxedo and green tie that complemented his eyes.

His mouth was wide opened staring at me. It took him some seconds to finally talk to me.

"Wow… you are… I mean… you look…" said Percy gasping every time. I couldn't help blushing. He was really making me feel beautiful.

"Thank you" I said and kissed his cheek. I cleaned the lipstick mark with my thumb and Sally took a picture. She was smiling at us.

"I got you this" said Percy taking from his coat pocket a small silver bracelet with charms. I was really sweet. I saw a lighting, a ship, a Pegasus, a baseball cap, an owl, a sword and other things.

"It's beautiful" I said as Percy put it on my wrist.

"No, you are beautiful" said Percy and he kissed me again.

"I love you" I said looking at him.

"I love you too" said Percy.

"You are so cute together. Now pose. I want pictures to blackmail you when I get grandchildren" said Sally grinning and took like fifty pictures of us.

We went to the dance and we danced like we were supposed to. We were in the middle of a slow romantic song. I had my arms on Percy's neck and his hands on my waist. Our foreheads were pressing together and sighed in happiness. After everything we had been through, I knew for sure that this man was the one. I was ready. I wanted him to have everything of me.

"Percy?" I said softly.

"What wise girl?" said Percy smiling at me.

"I'm ready" I said and Percy stopped. He stared at me looking in my eyes for any small amount of doubt or regret.

"Are you sure?" said Percy almost stammering. He was nervous. I was nervous myself.

"Yeah" I said nodding and kissed him pouring all my love to him. I let go of him and I saw him breathing hard. That was a mind-blowing kiss.

"Come on. Let's get out of here" said Percy and took my hand out of here. We drove back to my apartment.

As soon as we entered to my place we attacked at each other with ferocity almost reaping our clothes. He had his chest bare by the time we reached my bedroom. He helped me with my dress zipper. The dress fell and I was in my underwear and really nervous. All my previous resolution was shattering but Percy kissed with so much passion that I forgot everything but him.

"Do you have protection?" said Percy breaking our kiss.

"Who are you talking too?" I said raising my eyebrow at him.

"Yeah, right" said Percy smiling and kissed the tip of my nose. "Are you really sure?"

"Like never in my life" I said and place his hand on my beating heart.

"It will hurt. Sorry in advance" said Percy looking down really conflicted about carry on or not.

"Don't be. I want it" I said and kissed him again.

It was a night to remember. It hurt of course. It was the first time, but the second and third was just unforgettable. I slept with Percy's naked frame holding me and I couldn't be happier.

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