Chp 10
Annabeth's POV

I sighed as I looked out at the raining pouring down outside. Everything felt numb- my heart, my body, my ability to concentrate on other stuff. What Piper had said had triggered a few words I had heard too much in the past few years. But what she said was also true. I did need to get over stuff.

But why was it so hard to let go of the past? Why couldn't I accept that it was over with and just another chapter being stored away? I couldn't help but feel so lost on it. "Mom, is everything okay?" Melody asked, attracting my attention from my own head.

I pulled her next to me on the couch and sighed. "Yeah, just some things on my mind." She was quiet for a bit. "Is it about Percy?" She asked. I nodded. "Yeah." I said, putting my head on hers. "Do you like him mom?" She asked. I smiled. "Yes, I do. Do you like him Mel?" I asked.

She smiled widely. "He is so cool mom!" She said, excitedly. I chuckled. "Good. He's a lovely person." I said. The doorbell rang and she jumped up to answer. I sat up and straightened my clothes and hair in case there was someone that I needed to talk to at the door or sign something or whatever.

Mel opened the door wider and I saw Percy standing there. She closed the door and gave a little smile before disappearing upstairs. I was on my feet, nervously wiping my hands on my jeans.

He took his jacket off, and ran his hand through his wet hair. "It's pouring outside." He said, giving a smile. He walked towards me till we were a meter apart. "I want to apologize for what I said. I was just angry at Piper and started to turn off at other people. I didn't mean to offend you." I said, looking up into his beautiful green eyes.

He smiled down at his feet and took two steps closer till we were almost chest to chest. "Well then let's get over it. Get over what happened, our split, our meant to be working things out that ended in small fights and the other night." He said.

"Let's just start a new page." I said, returning his smile. He chuckled and leaned down, kissing me. I rested my hands on his chest, kissing him back. He smiled I for he kiss, pulling my face closer to his by cupping my cheeks in his hands.

He pulled away, and looked around the room. "I love the Christmas tree and the decorations." He said, smiling down at me. I laughed. "Thank you." I said, looking at the old Christmas tree and all the decorations on it and around the house. "Mel loves Christmas." I clarified.

He smiled. "Luckily, I do too." I chuckled and we leaned in for another kiss. "Does this mean you're dating Percy now?" Mel's little excited voice asked. We pulled away, laughing. He leaned down and looked her in the eyes. "Is it fine if I date your mom?" He asked, politely.

"Yay!" She said, nodding and throwing her arms around his neck. We all laughed and he picked her up. "You are ever so naughty." I said, tickling her tummy. She giggled till she was out of breath and he set her down on her feet again.

He put an arm around my waist and pulled me closer. "Can I have moms permission?" He asked, jokingly. I shook my head with a smile, and kissed him. He returned it and we pulled away. "Coffee?" He asked, walking towards the kitchen.

I sat down and watched as he made us coffee. "So I was thinking maybe you guys come over for dinner tonight. What you think?" He asked, looking up at me. "That would be great." I said, smiling.

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Percy's POV

Annabeth turned over to see the time on the clock. "Percy, I have to drop Mel off at school." She said, looking back at me. "I'll drop her, I'll see you at lunch and then we can go pick her up together. I'm sure she'll like that." I suggested. She nodded. "Okay, but we better get up." She said.

She turned to get out but I pulled her back. "Morning." I said, as we hadn't said it. She smiled leaning forward. I kissed her, tangling our legs together. I ran a hand over the smooth skin of her stomach and back and trailed my hand to her thigh.

"Okay, I need to shower still." She said against my mouth. I watched as she got out of bed and went to the shower. I had stayed the night as it was quite late by the time we had all finished talking in the lounge.

I jumped in after her and she got changed and went downstairs to get breakfast. I had decided to keep a few spare clothes here because my stays were becoming longer. I just loved Annabeth and Mel so much, I hated to go back home after seeing them.

I got dressed and went downstairs. "Morning." I said, giving Mel a smile as I walked passed her. "I made you breakfast." She said, beaming. "Thanks Mel." I said, getting handed a nice plate of toast with egg on it. "Mom helped with the egg." She added in, making Annabeth chuckle.

When we finished breakfast I helped Mel get her bag and we jumped in my car. I drove to the school and parked. Their were a couple dads by the parking area Mel told me Ann usually dropped her off. "Who are they?" I asked, pointing to them.

"Oh they're the dad's of some of my friends. They usually stay to say hi to mom or something." She said, shrugging. I got out the car and walked her to the spot where the dad's were with one of them with a little girl. "Hi Mel!" The little girl greeted. Mel gave me a wave before running off with her friend.

"Where's Annabeth today?" One of them asked. "Oh, I just offered to drop Mel off for her." I said. One of the guys smirked. "Hi, I'm Dave. And you are?" He asked, putting out a hand. "Percy." I said, shaking his hand.

"So who are you to her?" A guy by the name of Garreth asked. "I'm her boyfriend." I said, putting my hands in my pockets. "Annabeth? With a boyfriend?" Dave asked, his eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "So tell us, is she good?" One of the guys asked, an arrogant, cheeky smirk on his face.

"I have to go to work." I said, starting to walk away. "You not going to tell us-" the one started but I replied, "I have no interest in satisfying a bunch of perving parents who have wives and children." I said. They all muttered something behind me but I just ignored it. If they want to be dishonest to their families, let them be.