It's update time! I'm on spring break, so I have plenty of free time.

Percy's POV:

I can't believe I'm leaving in less than a week. I closed my eyes thinking of the amazing date I took Annabeth on a week ago. I took her to my dad's aquarium and lit the large viewing room in the back with candles. We sat and talked about anything and everything while we sipped on wine. Her laugh made my heart clench knowing that I won't be able to hear it for a whole year. It was a night to remember, and I will cherish that memory while I'm overseas. Gods I don't want to leave, but I don't know who I would even be if I weren't in the military.I snapped my eyes open when my phone went off. I swiftly looked around trying to find where it was. I snatched it from under the bed, "Hello?"

"Hey Percy, could you come over and have dinner with my family? They want to see you before you head off."

"Hey, wise girl, I will be there tonight. What time do I need to be there?"

"Let's say five thirty. No need to dress nice though it's just casual plus the evil twins want to see you before you leave."

I smiled, "I will make sure to be there." I sighed when she hung up. I have yet to tell her how long I will be gone. I sat up deciding that I should start packing, so I don't have to stress. Reyna was already gone and won't be back home for a year and a half. Will was leaving the same time I am. Nico and Will haven't even left their apartment since last week, and only the Lord knows what they are doing. I grabbed the picture of my family and one of Annabeth and I. Next I grabbed the one of Sophie that I recently took of us hanging upside down on the monkey bars. Gods I was going to miss all of them. I shoved my clothes and whatever else I needed and zipped my duffle bag and carefully placed the pictures in the small zipper in the back.

I decided to head to my mom's and hang with them for the time being. Pulling into the parking spot, I tried to memorize everything so that I can remember my home when I'm overseas. I do this every time I'm about to leave, and I don't even know why. I opened the door, "hey mom!"

"Percy? I'm in the kitchen making cookies!"

I walked up to her and her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She turned around with a sad smile and caressed my cheek, "I can't believe how quick these few months went by." I held her hand and closed my eyes knowing that the last week is always hard on her.

"It'll be okay mom. I'll come over tomorrow, and we can have a day where we just watch movies and play board games."

"I'd like that. I'll take Sophie out of school so she can spend some time with you. How's Annabeth?"

"I don't know how she feels about me leaving. I haven't told her how long though because I just don't know how I'm going to tell her."

"Oh honey, it's never going to be easy for her, and you need to tell her. When will you see her?"

"Tonight."

"Perseus Jackson, you will tell her tonight. She deserves the right to know before it's too late."

"Yes, mom I will tell her." I kissed her hand before she turned around and went back to baking. We sat and ate cookies until Sophie and Paul got home and joined us in pigging out.

"I have to tap out otherwise I'm not going to eat dinner." I pushed back and leaned in my chair.

"Percy? Do you have to go next week?"

I looked at Sophie, "Yeah little fish I have to go. But I promise to write letters every day and video chat or even call when I can."

"I'm holding you to it."

"I wouldn't have it any other way. I have to go so I will see you guys tomorrow." After hugging everyone, I quickly hopped in my truck and drove to Annabeth's parent's house.

I knocked on the door and waited. I smiled wide when Annabeth opened the door, "Percy! I'm so glad you could make it."

"Percy!" I turn around just in time to be tackled to the ground by Mathew and Bobby who both are tweens.

I groaned, "It's good to see you too. Now get off me."

"Boys please don't crush my boyfriend before he leaves. I think the military needs him to be in one piece."

They shot up with devious smiles. "What are you two planning?"

"Nothing." They said at the same time.

Helen came out with a warm smile, "Percy I'm so glad you came. Come on boys, Annabeth dinner is on the table." Annabeth grabbed my hand and pulled me to the chair next to her.

Mr. Chase sat next to the twins and his wife. He smiled at me, "Percy, I'm glad that you were able to come before you leave. So how long are you going to be overseas? Annabeth has yet to tell us."

"Dad!"

"Annabeth I only asked a question."

I scratched the back of my head, "yeah um I guess it's now or never. I think I'm going to be gone for a year, but it can be longer it all depends on where I will be."

Annabeth looked over at me, "a year? Why haven't you told me?"

I looked over at her, "I wanted to tell you tonight at the right moment. I'm sorry."

Helen clapped, "Well let's finish our meal, and I will grab the pie that I baked."

"I forgive you."

Fredrick placed his fork down, "how will you two communicate?"

"We can write letters, video chat, and on some days we can get time to use the phone. It may be a little hard, but we can find a way."

Annabeth squeezed my hand, "we will find a way. Plus I'm sure Will will keep you in line."

I rolled my eyes and let loose a small chuckle, "Oh, I'm sure he will. He loves to butt into my business."

"Who's Will?" Fredrick smiled at our bantering.

"He's my cousin's boyfriend, and he is also in the military."

"I didn't know Thalia had a boyfriend."

Annabeth laughed, "Thalia dating? No dad Will is Nico's boyfriend soon to be fiance."

"Oh, I think I am caught up now."

Helen placed the pie on the table, "Fredrick even I knew that. Come on keep up."

Mathew looked over at me, "so Percy, what happens if something happens to you?"

"Mathew Chase!"

I frowned, "it's okay Mrs. Chase. Well, if I were to die while I'm on duty they will bring my family a flag and send me home to have a funeral. Now if I were just injured they would fix me up to the best of their abilities and send me home."

They all quieted. Annabeth grabbed a slice of pie, "Thanks mom for the pie."

"Thank you; I hope you like it it's a new recipe that I decided to try. So, Percy since you are leaving, do you have any plans for this week?"

I smiled, "Well usually if I'm leaving before my birthday my mom bakes a cake and has a party so we can celebrate even though it's months before. She always invites my friends and family so they can all see me before I go. Thalia always jokes with me that she can finally get rid of me."

Annabeth laughed, "She told me about the parties. Oh, gosh hey mom it's getting late I'm sure Percy needs to go home, and I have an early morning at work."

We all made our way to the door. Helen pulled me into a hug, "goodbye Percy. Stay safe okay?" She kissed my cheek.

"Bye Percy." The twins hugged me next and Fredrick clapped my shoulder.

"You come back to her you hear?"

"Yes, sir." Annabeth and I stood by her car.

"I guess I will see you before you leave?"

I pulled her into my arms, "you better because I'll need my good luck kiss. Plus, I have my apartment all to myself, and I plan to lay with you all day and night before I leave."

I pecked her lips, "promise?"

"Oh, I promise. We never finished what we started when I first stayed the night." She smiled into our kiss.

"I'll hold you to it, Mr. Jackson." I released her and gave her a wink.

"I hope you do Ms. Chase. I will see you Sunday."

Time Skip Monday morning:

I woke up with Annabeth laying in my arms. Her hair seemed to glow like a halo around her. I kissed her shoulder and up her neck to her soft lips. She smiled when she opened her eyes. "good morning beautiful."

She pulled the covers up with her when she sat up "how long before you leave?"

"We need to be at the airport in an hour. Just ten more minutes with just you and me laying in this bed naked." I pulled her back down as she laughed.

"Percy! We need to get up and get ready."

"Ten more minutes Wise girl! Please, that's all, and I swear we will get dressed."

She laid back down with her head on my shoulder, "ten minutes Percy and then I'm getting ready. Gods I don't want you to leave. What if you don't come back to me?"

I kissed her head, "The year will fly by before you know it. I will always come back to you."

We held each other and when the ten minutes were up we reluctantly pulled away. This night was a night that I want to experience again. We drove the airport in silence, My parent's car right behind us so they could say their goodbyes.

Annabeth's POV:

I watched as Percy greeted Will. Both of them in their uniforms. Sally cried as he hugged Paul and Poseidon. He hugged Thalia who punched him in the shoulder. He came to Sally and pulled her into a tight embrace he said something to her that made her laugh. She pulled his face down and kissed his cheek "I love you, Percy. I'm so proud of you."

He smiled, "you always say that mom. I know you are proud of me. I love you so much, and I will call you as much as I can."

He stopped in front of Sophie who was crying, "don't cry little fish."

She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him, "I'm going to miss you. I love you, Percy even if you are an idiot!"

He wiped her tears with his thumb, "promise me you will write letters about everything that happens. I don't want to miss anything important."

"I promise." He pulled away and stopped in front of me. My heart seemed to beat a mile a minute.

"Annabe-" I lurched forward and placed my lips on his. He pulled me closer even though it didn't seem possible.

I pulled away and whispered on his lips, "I love you, Percy. Oh, gods, I love you so much."

He smiled, "I love you too."

"Percy it's time to go." Will put his hand on his shoulder.

Percy pulled back, "I will video chat and call you any chance I get. Goodbye Annabeth, I love you."

My heart swelled, "Bye Percy." I watched as he looked back once more. Tears rolled down my face as I watched him disappear to enter the military aircraft.

When I went home with Thalia, I sat and watched movies with Piper, Thalia, Hazel, and Juniper. All I had to do was get through a year.

This was a long chapter. Please review I would love to know what you think. I hope you had a great spring break!

Lots of love,

Purplelittleninja.

Edited, January 9, 2018