A/N:Thanks for reading and enjoying! short continuation of last chapter:)

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Annabeth would do anything in the world to just turn back time a few hours. Oh, my gods, what will Annabeth do? No, this can't be happening. The Fates can't be this cruel. But the thing was, they can be.

Annabeth was in her bed right now, and luckily was alone because everyone was still out celebrating the winners and runner-ups of the tournament. There was a feast or something, Annabeth didn't remember or care. She screamed again into her poor pillow.

What was she thinking?

Unfortunately nothing when she kissed him. Even worse, she liked it. Ugh. Why did it have to be Percy? He is already impossible enough as it is. But he was dependant and trustworthy when you needed it. How is she going to see him now?

Annabeth jumped when she heard her door creaking open. Percy? On impulse, she chucked her pillow at the intruder.

She was facing a startled Malcolm, and Annabeth reprimanded herself. Why would Percy come here? That was incredibly foolish.

"Uh… Are you coming to the celebratory dinner?" Malcolm finally asked.

Percy would be there. She can't see him. Now now. "No, I'm not in the mood. Sorry!" Annabeth replied. Malcolm slowly nodded at her, and left.

She decided to take a walk, and try to ignore reality for a bit.

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Percy prodded his mashed potatoes lazily, he didn't have much of an appetite. Everyone was laughing and eating around him. It was nice to be eating with his friends like this, but something still felt empty. He lifted his goblet to take a sip, but hesitated. It felt really weird to just put anything to his lips at the moment, because…

Percy furiously blushed, and faced down to the mauled mashed potatoes.

Grover, who was seated next to him, whispered, "Hey, you're not looking good. Cheer up, this is for your victory! What's up?"

"Sorry, I guess I'm just really tired from the tournament," Percy lied. From looking at Grover, it was obvious he knew he was lying. Well, the fact that they had an empathy link didn't help. Percy ignored it, and poked his mashed potatoes a little more.

Did that mean Annabeth liked him? He was sure she always had a crush on Luke, though. But she never kissed Luke, she kissed him. How should Percy react? Does this mean they're dating now? What? He was pretty sure dating needed consent from both sides. So can he kiss her back or something? Percy shook his head to clear his thoughts. Girls were so complicated. He had to get out and get some air.

He got up, ready to leave.

"Woah, Percy. Where are you going?" Grover asked with a look of worry.

"Dude, I'm fine. I just need some air, and I'm not into mashed potatoes anyways." Percy reassured, and he quickly excused himself before Grover protested anymore.

Percy briskly walked outside, impatient for some space. The sun was already down, and stars were plastered across the night sky at Camp Half-Blood. He heard the naiads back at the lake softly giggling and gossiping, maybe even about him. Blushing, Percy realized they probably saw what

His thoughts wandered back to Annabeth. He wondered what she was thinking about now. Was she as worried as he was about what had happened?

Unlikely. Annabeth was always in control of her emotions and thoughts. Although it didn't seem that way when she kissed him…

Percy suddenly tripped over his own shoes and fell flat on his face. He groaned, and slowly got up. His face was still facing down, and he saw a familiar pair of sneakers worn by a certain blonde he knew.

Percy froze, and kept his face down. Annabeth.

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Annabeth stood still as she watched Percy on his butt staring at her shoes. Gods, he was such a dork sometimes, she didn't know why she liked him so much. Finally, Annabeth kicked a little dust into his face, and he coughed and lurched back.

"What- What was that for!?" Percy sputtered. Percy's eyes watered, and he rubbed his face furiously.

"For being an absolute moron." Annabeth said with a blank face.

Percy's face suddenly contorted into horror, and Annabeth wondered what was wrong.

"Hey, uh. Don't take it so seriously," Annabeth added, worried he was actually hurt by that.

"Seriously? Don't take what seriously?" Percy questioned, looking a lot more angry now.

"What are you saying now? What is going on with you?" Annabeth exclaimed. Annabeth knew exactly what he was talking about, but she didn't know how she should answer, or if Percy would accept her answer.

"The-! Okay, so was that supposed to be a joke or something? To get back at me or something?" Percy nearly shouted.

"Why in the world would that be a joke?" Annabeth defended. Why was he so dense sometimes? Was she supposed to scream out that she had a crush on him?

"Then what do you mean by tha-" Annabeth interrupted, leaning down to kiss him.

Annabeth closed her eyes, and lingered. His lips tasted like the ocean, strangely salty. Last time, she was acting so rashly she couldn't really… enjoy it. That sounded really weird. Now, Annabeth didn't care anymore. Percy doesn't have to like her back, she was just going to show him how she felt from now on.

After some of the longest seconds in her life, she pulled away only to see a completely dazed Percy.

A few more seconds passed until he managed to say, "Does this mean you like me?"

Annabeth slapped herself on the forehead. This MORON.

"YES, SEAWEED BRAIN! MUST I SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU LIKE THIS! THEN AGAIN, YOU HAVE DYSLEXIA SO YOU WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IT THEN EITHER, WOULD YOU?" Annabeth was done with this blockhead, that idiotic, moronic, most retarded -

Then she was kissing him again. For real. And it was Percy who got up to kiss her this time.

She broke away for a few seconds to whisper, "I'll take it that means you feel the same way?"

Percy softly laughed and closed the distance between them, holding her close.

Annabeth sighed and wrapped her arms around his neck. It was rather exhausting to like this idiot, but Annabeth was starting to think it was worth it.

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The only thing was that neither of them noticed Silena Beauregard in the darkness, giggling evilly as she saw her master plan come together. She was trying to find Percy so he can hurry up and make up with Annabeth, but it seemed that he did well on his own. Silena had to say she was rather impressed by him for once. Too bad she didn't see them before she was searching for him for half an hour. But that didn't matter anymore, the cutest couple at camp finally got together. Well, after her and Charlie of course.

Silena skipped away happily, ready to spread the juicy gossip and give Percy and Annabeth some alone time to just enjoy each other's company for a while.