Chp 8
Annabeth's POV

I got up early, going downstairs to get a cup of coffee to wake me up. The house was very quiet - and I was pretty sure no one else would be getting up just yet. But no such luck.

I walked into the kitchen to see my mom drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. She glanced up, seeing it was me, then looked down, saying, "Morning."

I gave a stiff food morning and went to make myself coffee. We didn't say anything, I guess there was nothing to say. She was eternally disappointed in me and I had to deal with it.

I checked the time in the clock. It was only seven in the morning. So I decided to go sit on the front porch if the house. Walking out into the chilly weather, I stood looking out at the view of the Crystal clear water running rough the mountains.

I pulled my sweater closer to me, resting the mug on the railing on the porch. I glanced behind me as I heard the front door being opened. I felt my heart leap when I saw it was Percy.

I had really grown to being close to him, cuddling into his chest and sharing kisses. He wore blue jeans with vans and a blue hoodie. His black hair fell in just the right way and his sea green eyes had my stomach releasing butterflies.

"Morning." He said. I knew other people must be up as he didn't kiss my cheek or wrap his arm around my waist. He took my mug and had a sip of my coffee. Giving it back, he looked at me.

"So my dad wants to go on a hike with me, and wants to invite Ares too." He said. I felt my heart drop. "Okay, I guess I'll just be on my own here." I said and gave a little smile. He chuckled and said, "Aphrodite is planning on going shopping with you and your mom."

I wanted to claw my eyes out at the very image of me having to spend the day with my mom. "Good morning! Isn't it just lovely." Aphrodite said, interrupting us. She managed to pull us inside and get us seated at the table.

The chef lady brought through the breakfast and we all started to dig in. "So I'm going with these two to show them the nice paths." Ares said, gesturing to Percy and his dad.

"I think I'm going to show Athena around the shops. Do you want to join, Ann?" Aphrodite asked. I shook my head. "No thanks, I'm reading a good book. I think I'll just relax here."

I was so relieved when she said that it was fine. So I went to my room when they all went off to get whatever they needed for the day. I was lying on my bed, when Percy came in, closing the door behind him.

He leaned over and said, "Really wish you were coming with me." I chuckled, brushing his hair out his eyes. "Don't worry, it's not much of loss." I said. He leaned forward, kissing me sweetly.

"Please, it's like losing the world to me." He said against my lips. Without he was up, planting a kiss on my forehead, before leaving. I lay on my bed, thinking about him for a long time.

Soon I was lying on my side, letting the sound of the rustling wind outside lull me into a nap.

~ Line Break ~

I pricked my ears as I heard a little knock at my door. Still drowsy, I turned over, burying myself back into the bed. I was completely unaware of someone coming in. I opened one eye as I heard something being put down.

I turned around and saw Percy with two cups of coffee on the table. He smiled and said, "Enjoy your nap?" I smiled softly and sat up, rubbing my eyes. He sat next to me, kicking his shoes off first.

"Is anyone else home?" I asked. He shook his head. "They all decided to go on the walk I just went on." He said, making me sigh with relief. He passed me a mug and me sat there, sipping our drinks.

He put our mugs down when we were finished and we sat there for a moment. "I missed you." He said, lacing our fingers. I smiled and leaned in, meeting his lips halfway.

It was slow at first but gradually grew more intense. His shirt fell to the floor along with mine. My skin felt hot, his hands resting on either side of my head as we lay down on the bed.

His hard muscles pressed onto my skin, and I couldn't have felt better. We were too caught up in each other that we didn't hear the front door. "Hi Ann, I was -" a voice said and Percy and I froze.

We looked back at where Aphrodite stood shocked. She quickly covered her face and I pulled my top back on. "Um, I was just going to say I have fresh towels for you." She handed me the towels and quickly went out, closing the door behind her.

It was so embarrassing that I wanted to laugh. I turned to Percy who had just pulled his top back on. Sighing, I rubbed my temple. "Well that was interesting." I said, not sure how to react.

"I'm sorry, do you want me to go explain?" He asked. I thought for a moment before saying, "It's fine, I'll come with." He gave an unsure look before we went downstairs, finding her drinking a glass if water in the kitchen.

She stood there, giving a small smile. "Well that was - interesting." She said, putting the glass down and crossing her arms, giving a mischievous smile. Percy and I exchanged a small question if who would start off explaining.

"Okay, I'm sorry about you finding us in a," I started, thinking for the words. "Compromising position." She nodded. "But technically you should have knocked first to preserve my privacy." I stated.

She blushed. "I'm sorry, you're right." She apologized, looking sheepish. She quickly shook it off and said, "So your parents know about this?" She obviously knew the answer was no but wanted to get all the details.

"No." Percy said. She raised an eyebrow. "And for now, they don't need to know." I clarified. She furrowed her eyebrows. "Annabeth," She lowered her voice, "You know your mom doesn't take kindly to people keeping secrets from her or lying to her."

I swallowed and nodded. "That's why you can't tell anyone." I said. She was going to question it but I pleaded with my eyes. She was the reason I got into deep trouble with my mom, and she knew I was trusting her with our relationship now.

She cast her eyes on Percy. I looked at him and he glanced at me before looking at Aphrodite. They seemed of exchange a silent conversation of their own. She nodded and took a long sip of her drink.

The front door opened and we all regained a happy mood. "Hello!" Aphrodite said, greeting her husband and Percy and my parents. They all started up conversation and we retreated to the lounge.

We sat in silence for a long while. "Perce, I'm thinking maybe we should just not do this for the rest of the holiday. Just to play it safe, okay?" I said softly, looking at him. He looked at me, but his whatever emotions he was feeling. I wished I could know - I hated not knowing how he felt about us.

"Okay, yeah sure." He said, coughing. I nodded and glanced to check if the cost was clear before planting a soft kiss on his cheek. "Hope that'll be enough to last us the weekend." I said softly into his ear, making his smile reappear.

The day was very un eventful after that. Well, despite the glances I kept receiving from Aphrodite. Panic rose in my chest every time she and my mom started conversation. I was so paranoid she would say something accidentally.

I hated having to hide everything in order to maintain a mutual relationship with her. Why couldn't she have turned out to rather be one of those moms that love to hear about their daughters latest romance, comfort her through a breakup and do girly stuff together.

But she was short tempered. She always expected to get her way. She never acknowledged any of my achievements, but always had something to say at my failures. She was always bringing me down. Why? Please, just tell me why.