Annabeth:

I clutched the mug of coffee as if my life depended on it. At the very moment, it seemed it did. I once again checked the clock. 6:15. Early by my standards, but not too early. Luke wouldn't be up for about another hour. It would have been a typical Friday, had last night never happened. Taking a breath, I recalled what happened.

I thought about how I had been soaking wet when I opened the door for Percy. About how I had been so mad when I couldn't do it and he could. How he put together the blue bookshelf. How he was so good with Luke. About how we talked so very peaceably without tension or worry as most separated couples do. It was great. Then he said it.

It sent me spinning. I don't know what happened to me when he said it. I guess it brought everything back. It brought back how so very happy we were. Everything we had inflated my heart. It reminded me that I didn't hide Luke because I needed to hide him. I hid him because I loved Percy. It also brought back all the pain I had hidden.

Him saying that reminded me of the sleepless nights were I cried myself to sleep. It made me remember how my heart hurt from the time the acceptance letter came in the mail. How I had problems with my pregnancy because of how sad I was.

"Morning," two arms wrapped around my waist, and two lips kissed the side of my head.

"Morning, Percy," I smiled.

So, yeah, I chose Percy. I know, I know. Didn't I drag my feet the entire time? True, I did. Did I not say I would put Luke first and not be with Percy? Didn't I just pile up reasons on why I shouldn't have? Wasn't I scared about how he could easily hurt me? Or how it would hurt Luke if we separated again?

Truly, I did and am. I am scared to death. Luke's well being is my first priority. I would give up anything for him, and I think Percy would, too. I can list thousands of reasons why I should stay away from him. I can also list millions of reasons why I should be with him.

"What's wrong?" Percy asked noticing how firmly I held the mug. Gently, I lessened the grip and set it down on the kitchen countertop. I turned around to look at Percy. I had to look up to see his sea green eyes.

"Nothing," I pulled off a successful smile. Then again, I really wouldn't know if it was successful. When Percy's around, sometimes I just don't know anymore, "Anything wrong with you?"

"No," he smiled. Before I knew it, his lips were pressed against mine. After the kiss, our foreheads were pressed up against each other to look into each others eyes.

"Luke will be up any minute," I warned in a whisper. He sighed.

"I get going, Annabeth," Percy told me. I groaned.

"Shut up," I pushed my lips onto his. After reluctantly pulling away, Percy looked at me. I wasn't nearly as hot as he is. I mean, yeah, I'm pretty, but not as cute as him. I have wavy hair that never complies to my wishes, especially in the morning. My startling grey eyes took center stage and were 'Able-To-Scare-You-To-Death' and 'Very-Critical', in some people's opinion. I was almost 6'0. So, I was tall. In other words, I can blame not being super-skinny on that. On different days, I look completely different. On a work day, I'm sophisticated in a prim and proper way. On a day where I'm with Luke, you'll find me in jeans and my grey converse.

"I love you," Percy whispered. The three words warmed my once frozen heart. I couldn't hold back a smile much longer.

"I love you, too, Seaweed Brain."

The Night Before:

No turning back now.

I crashed my lips onto his. He smiled before kissing back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he around my waist. My heart was pounding harder than thought possible. Everything slipped away from me. The scares slipped out of mind. The only thing left for me to think about was Percy, the hot guy who just said he loved me.

Taking a breath, we separated to look at each other. We were both smiling as I took his hand and led him up the stairs.

So, raise of hands. Who thought this short chapter totally sucked?