Percy and Annabeth were out at Percy's family beach cabin in Montauk for their 2 year anniversary and Percy's 18th birthday. While most people would probably go out to a family restaurant, Percy and Annabeth had decided that all they wanted to do was be together. So the natural location was the secluded beach cabin.
After all, it was a place for romance. It was at this very cabin that Percy's mother and Poseidon had met and made Percy. It was the place where all of Percy's happiest childhood memories had been made. It was where he and his mother had come to escape the abusive treatment of Smelly Gabe. Annabeth, however, had never been to the cabin and Percy wanted to make sure she liked it, since it was so important to him.
They were currently sitting on the cabin porch swing, both of them wearing jean shorts and orange t-shirts with the Pegasus and CHB logo of Camp Half Blood. Annabeth was lying her head up against Percy's shoulder with her eyes closed like she was sleeping while Percy had his arm wrapped around her shoulder and kept her from falling off.
Looking down at his girlfriend, Percy smiled as he could actually imagine them having a family together in a few years, regardless of going to college. All he knew was that he couldn't live without her.
He could imagine their children in his mind, clear as day. Their daughter looked just like Annabeth, blonde hair, stormy grey eyes and the build of a California beach model. Their son looked just like him, dark hair, sea green eyes and the body of a swimmer and surfer. They were playing together in the very ocean that he and Annabeth were sitting in front right now. And as for him and Annabeth, he could see them in their mid-30, sitting exactly where they are now, watching their children play in the sea.
Percy was determined to make that vision a reality.
Frank and Hazel were sitting at an outdoor cafe in New Rome, eating scones and drinking coffee.
"I got an IM from Camp Half Blood today." Hazel said
"Really, from who?" Frank asked
"Nico. He said that things at Half Blood are coming along quite well. They're actually making plans for their version of New Rome, directly in the camp." Hazel said
"Great, so, how is Nico recovering?" Frank asked
"Quite well, he said he's finally able to start using his powers without the fear of death again." Hazel said
"Is he planning on visiting here soon?" Frank asked
"Nico said he hasn't tried shadow traveling yet and doesn't know if he could even transport himself all the way across the country." Hazel said, clearly worried for her brother.
"Relax Hazel. Nico's a tough guy. He'll pull through." Frank said
"Indeed he is." Said a new voice.
They turned to see Reyna and her new boyfriend Kratos approaching them.
"May we join you?" Reyna asked her fellow praetor.
Frank looked towards his girlfriend, who nodded.
"Sure." Frank said, as Reyna and Kratos sat down.
"So, you're Reyna's new boyfriend?" Hazel asked
Kratos chuckled and said "Let me guess, you were expecting something, more, roman?"
Hazel laughed and said "Something like that."
That night, Annabeth was lying in bed in the beach cabin, when her boyfriend exited the bathroom.
Just as he was about to climb into his own bed, when Annabeth said "Why don't you sleep here with me tonight?"
"If you insist." Percy said, climbing into bed with her and wrapped his arm around her waist.
Annabeth smiled at her boyfriend as he kissed her goodnight.
Before he could close his eyes, Annabeth said to him, "Percy, I think I'm ready."
"Ready for what?" Percy asked
"To take our relationship to the next step." Annabeth said
"The next step. Do you mean what I hope you mean?" Percy asked, since he had been waiting a whole year for Annabeth decide she was ready to have sex.
"Yes Percy. We've been dating for exactly 2 years now and we're both 18. I think I'm ready to take that step." Annabeth said.
Percy reached out into the bedside table and was surprised to find a condom in there.
"Let's do this." He said as he and Annabeth began to make out.