Sooooo, this idea has been floating around in my head ever since I was listening to a song by Maroon 5 'cause they're brilliant. I thought Rick was currently writing House of Hades, not AGTW. Crazy people, seriously. Shout outs will be at END of chapter so...READ ON!
Annabeth felt a slight cold and moved closer to Percy, tingles sparking where their bare skin touched. She glanced at her watch and saw 10:50. It was time to get up. She shook Percy very slightly and he opened one eye.
"Yes?" His voice was low and scratchy. Annabeth smiled and got out of bed, slipping into a dressing gown.
"Would you like some coffee?"
"And blue pancakes maybe?" She ran a hand through his hair.
"Sure." He started snoring lightly and Annabeth shook her head, smiling before leaving to make the blue pancakes.
Piper felt a shiver run through the air and the shadows seemed deeper for a second before arguing voices reached her ears.
"-have to go! You know that Annabeth!"
"But why so soon!? I'm sure Poseidon won't care if you stay another night!"
"I hate it when Mom and Dad fight." Leo said. Piper jumped.
"Where did you come from?"
"Forges." He pointed to the lit up forge with a hammer from his belt.
"What do you mean you-"
"-hate it when Mom and Dad fight? Oh, yeah, Percy and Annabeth practically run the camp you know. Besides, they're like an old married couple..." He trailed off shuddering. "They're mad." He whispered before turning around to sneak back to the forges. He made one step before Annabeth's voice cut through the air.
"What was that Leo?" She asked sweetly.
"Nothing...mom." He added the last word in less than a whisper. Piper started laughing and she felt arms wrap around her.
"And, what would you be laughing about Pipes?" Jason asked. He had made the trip to the Greek camp last night.
"Ask...Leo!" She burst out into another laughing fit, holding her stomach and doubling over. Leo looked at Piper and started laughing as well.
"Dude, sooo funny." He wiped tears from his eyes, placing a hand on Jason's shoulder. Jason sent him a confused look.
"What's funny?"
"Leo was just saying how Percy and Annabeth are like the parents of the camp. He was calling them Mom and Dad." Thalia greeted her younger brother.
"Thals! How are the Hunters?" Jason hugged his sister.
"Fine, little brother."
"When are you going to stop calling me that?" Jason sounded exasperated.
"'Till the day you die 'Lil bro."
"Now that's worse." Thalia shrugged.
"Where have Kelp Head and Annie got to? I heard them arguing before." Piper looked around and realised Thalia was right. The two had seemingly disappeared.
"We should probably find them. I don't want a dead cousin." Jason muttered. Leo backed away.
"No way man. I'm not coming. Annabeth would probably rip my head off for what I said. I'm goin' back to the forges." And indeed he did turn on his heel and walk over to his siblings. Thalia started walking to the Poseidon cabin.
"They're either here or in the arena." She said as she walked. She was wearing her usual attire; ripped black jeans, punk belt, combat boots, death to Barbie shirt, leather jacket with rock bands on it in the form of pins, her hair was still short-ish and spiky. She now had a small streak of blue in the fringe and her diadem like tiara was placed on her head. Aegis in bracelet form adorned her wrist and she still had the think eyeliner on, making her blue eyes brighter and in startling contrast to her pale skin. She pushed the door open to find an empty cabin. It was cleaner than usual so Tyson must have been through.
"Arena then." She said before turning swiftly and walking quickly, not waiting for the others to catch up. The sound of metal on metal found their ears as well as aggravated voices. The two followed Thalia into the arena and were greeted by the sight of Percy and Annabeth fighting. Literally. They were practicing their swordsmanship whilst arguing vocally. Malcolm stood off to the side with a frown, wondering whether he should intervene.
"Hey Mal." Thalia greeted the son of Athena. "How long have they been at it?"
"Maybe 15 minutes." He shrugged. "Should we intervene? Seriously, Annabeth looks really..." He trailed off uncomfortably.
"I know. Let's give them another five minutes. With luck they might give up."
"Percy, I don't want you to go. Not so soon." Annabeth stopped fighting and sheathed her dagger. Percy put Anaklusmos back in his pocket before taking a hand in his own.
"Wise Girl, just for tomorrow. I'll stay with you tonight and be back by the afternoon. Just for tomorrow." He repeated. Piper watched her friend's will power crumble as she stepped into Percy's arms. She said something in-audible.
"Well," Thalia began. "that was easy." Piper sighed.
"Someone better check on them later."
"Shot not." Thalia exclaimed. "No way am I checking on those two!" She sounded disgusted which makes sense. After all, she was still a Hunter.
"Fine," Piper sighed. "I don't think Malcolm wants to."
"Nope. Going with them on a quest was enough for me. I'm not going into details either besides, I've gotta practice." He walked off unsheathing his xiphos before finding a dummy and started hacking at it. Once again Piper felt Jason's arms wrap around her.
"I can come if you want me to."
"Thanks Jason." She smiled at him and gave him a light kiss.
Later, Percy was laying on his back, holding Annabeth as she slept. He though about last night and smiled. This was something he lived for. He brushed back her bangs and played with a curl. He didn't want to leave and, as he looked outside to see the stars fading, he realised that this day would've still come no matter what. It didn't help a bit as he sighed thinking about having to leave her...again. The timing wasn't brilliant but he would be happier once he had gotten his answer. No one knew yet and he couldn't stop thinking about whether she would give the answer he really wanted. When dawn came he gently extricated himself from Annabeth's tight grasp and walked to the door, taking a moment to look back and take in the scene of his girlfriend sleeping peacefully. Again, he smiled, maybe just a little sadly and left, trudging across the gap between the cabins. He finally got to the beach and stood on the sand with his hands in his pockets, wondering whether he should just go back. He realised what he wanted and was about to walk into the water when a voice called out: "Where are you going Percy?"
"To my father's court, Piper. Just for a bit." The daughter of Aphrodite walked silently to his side and looked at him sideways.
"How about why?" She asked softly.
"Piper, I've made a decision and I want to ask her soon. I honestly wouldn't know what I would do without Annabeth and I want to make it official. Then it won't matter if we do sleep in the same bed, it won't matter if we do what we want. I've really got to do this now." He gazed out to sea and Piper thought he bared similar appearance to a god, though still not as good looking as Jason of course.
"Go for it Percy. I know she'll say yes. I can see it in her eyes every time she looks at you. There is no doubt she loves you. Just ask. When you do she'll understand." He turned to her and his eyes looked slightly luminous in the soft morning light.
"I know." He said softly. Just as the sun came up and bathed light onto the whole camp Percy Jackson dove into the waves leaving a daughter of Aphrodite wishing him all the luck he could get.
Give me a sec...shout outs, shout outs. Hmm I think these people deserve some:
candyland7: Thank you. Never knew I was amazing. Actually people tend to call me strange...
HeySilllyUnicorn (guest): You made my day. Nice name and you are officially awesome!
aesir21: Cheers! I know, right!
thisisinga: Sorry I 'pooped on your dreams'. Hopefully this will make it up to you!
Thank you for all your supports peeps. I love it. Sorry for the endings lately. You keep thinking I'm ending the story. I'm only ending the CHAPTER! I'll try and update more. My English teacher said I might be able to if I finish my work before other people do cause we get laptops this year! Yes, I know my school is awesome. Next weekend I might not be able to either. I can't remember but either I have ponyclub or I'll be putting up a new fence because a creek washed one out and my grandparents place not to mention my idiot horse decided to swim through the creek that washed out the fence. He lucky he didn't get hurt because there was barbed wire. My horse will be the death of me someday. Might update later in the week and I should go because my bro is pissed off with me because I was hogging the computer. By the way, this story ain't ending for a while yet so you'll have to put up with me. ;P See if you can guess which song it was based on! There will also be WAY more fluff chapter after next! Sorry!
Hint: Sung by Maroon 5.