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Lily

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Annabeth and I normally had to teach classes today, her Ancient Greek and me Swordplay, but today I had convinced her to take a day off.

We walked through the forest and I lead her to the creek I had found the other day.

We sat down with the picnic basket in between us and I couldn't help stare at how beautiful she looked in the sunlight.

Then Annabeth slipped off her shirt and I averted my eyes, not sure what to do. Annabeth then got in the water and I realized she had her swimsuit underneath.

"I knew you were going to bring me somewhere like this," Annabeth said, shrugging.

I stared at her, dumfounded.

"Well, aren't you swimming?" Annabeth smirked at me.

I grinned; she was going to have some serious competition.

I got in the water, letting it get me wet this time. Annabeth immediately splashed me and I laughed along with her.

Pretty soon we were having a water competition, and I would've won a long time ago. But I found myself holding back, not wanting the contest to end. Annabeth would've killed me if I didn't have the advantage with water, she kept sneaking up on me.

After a while, we both got out of the water and she was panting.

I looked at her, while lying down too. I wasn't even a bit tired, since I could control the water with my will.

"So how's your dad?" I asked her.

Annabeth sat up and stared at the horizon "He-hes better now, and so is Susan."

I nodded "That's good, and your brothers?"

I glanced at her "They're not as annoying anymore," She smirked.

I laughed "Don't worry, I'm not good with these either."

Annabeth raised an eyebrow "Good at what?"

I stared at the red sky "Expressing my feelings,"

Annabeth turned to me "well then lets practice," She shifted so she was facing me, and there was little space between us "Do you have anything to say to me Percy?" She whispered.

I swallowed and hoped she wouldn't hear how fast my heart was beating. Did she know? That I had developed the biggest crush on her for a while? I couldn't say anything, what if she rejected me? I didn't want her to hate me and ruin our friendship. But really, did I have a choice? I couldn't hold out any longer without nearly exploding whenever she laughed with some other guy or stared at someone in a different way.

I cleared my throat "if I did, you'd probably kill me." I said slowly.

Annabeth laughed "I'd kill you anyway."

I swallowed and looked at her "You're not making this easy" I complained.

Annabeth grinned "Do I ever make things easy for you Percy?"

I pretended like I was thinking, and then shook my head "True, you don't but I may of umm."

I couldn't find the words and Annabeth seemed to realize it "of…?"

I cleared my throat again, today was not the day to tell her, I decided "You're the best friend I've ever had and one of the only ones I can trust."

Annabeth looked at me, and for a second I thought something flashed in her eyes, but just as quick as it came, it was gone. Her expression was guarded "thanks Percy, you're my best- friend too."

I nodded and she turned back to the front. I immediately felt bad. Maybe I should've told her how I really felt; maybe she might've felt the same. Now I felt like an idiot, I was such a coward. Just then it started to rain, great, the universe hated me too.

Then Annabeth got up "Well, we should get back now. Thanks for the day Percy."

She grabbed her stuff and marched back into the forest, not waiting for me. Oh no, I thought as I got up. I had to tell her now. I knew she knew I had been lying about earlier. I walked quickly towards the direction she had gone.

I wouldn't care if she rejected me; I needed her to know how I felt. I needed her to know I did trust her, and that I loved her.

"Annabeth!" I called, looking for her and nearly stumbling over the slippery roots. I ran through the forest, trying to find her.

Just then panic hit me. Was she hurt? Did she get attacked by one of the monsters? Did she slip and break her ankle? Oh gods.

Suddenly I bumped into someone.

I realized that someone had blonde hair and was now glaring at me.

"Hey watch where your—"

I didn't wait for her to finish. I pulled her into a bone crushing hug.

"Holy Hephaestus Annabeth! Wait for me next time, you nearly scared the crap out of me." I said.

She froze "What? Percy I'm fine, calm down."

I let go, "And that's not it Annabeth,"

She stared up at me.

"I lied earlier, and I know you know it too." I said, resting my forehead against hers, and breathing heavily.

"Percy—"Annabeth started but I wouldn't let her finish.

"I lied that you were only a friend to me Annabeth. I know you are, but gods you have no idea how many times I wish you weren't. I just wanted to stab whatever guy you laughed along with and wished that I could tell him that," I took a breath "That no one could hit on you, because you were mine. I wanted it to be me that you laughed with all the time. I want to always hold your hand during the campfire, but I couldn't. I wanted to kiss you whenever you had the most brilliant ideas."

"Percy," Annabeth said, but I wasn't done.

"I just wanted to throw you in the air and wrap my arms around you whenever we had beaten the other side for Capture the Flag. I have to admit that even when we were on those dangerous quests, trying not to get killed, they were amazing since all those times, I had spent with you were the best of my life. And now I'm rambling like an idiot because that's how you make me feel Annabeth, like an idiot."

I looked at her and realized that she was grinning, "Do you, like me Percy?"

I swallowed, but my throat stayed dry "umm,"

She took my hands and intertwined them with mine. My eyes widened but she stayed there, smiling.

Annabeth shook her head "You sir, are a coward."

I looked at her and raised an eyebrow "I am not a coward!"

She smacked my arm "You could've told me earlier how you felt! That way we could've actually spent more time with each other."

Annabeth frowned and I had an idea.

"well, would a coward do this?"

Annabeth seemed confused, but just then I leaned in and kissed her.

She seemed surprised at first, but then kissed me back. I wrapped my arms around her waist as she started playing with my hair. Kissing Annabeth was the best thing ever; it was like I had just gotten out of the pool, an adrenaline rush going through me. I would've gladly stayed like this forever.

But just then something rustled in the forest, and out came two guys from the Apollo cabin.

"Oh you guys are in so much trouble," They smirked at us.

I laughed nervously "Well, you see…"