PPOV
I watched her breathing, making sure her chest still rises and falls. At some points I would find myself stroking her cheek, her gold hair, her pink lips, her bare arms, or her forehead.
I kissed her cheek softly, and I see that she smiled in her sleep. I lay back down so that I am facing her, and slowly, she opens her eyes, revealing gray orbs that stare into my green ones.
"Hi," I say softly. "Hi," she replies sleepily. I lace my hands with her hers. After a couple of minutes talking and just staring at each other Annabeth says "Hey Percy?"
"Yeah?" I reply. She blushes and looks down. "Never mind" I gently grabbed her chin and slowly bring it up so that her eyes are at my level, and so that I can look her in the eye. "What do you need?" I ask softly. "I'll do anything to make you comfortable, okay?" she nods and sighs. Annabeth then blushes again.
"Well, I was wondering if you could, uh," she whispered something under her breath. "What?" I say. I'll do whatever she wanted me to do. Is she wanted me to kiss her, I'll do it.
If she wanted to lay in my arms, I'll let her do it. If she wanted to sleep, I'd let her do it. "Well, my shoulders and feet are kinda…well sore. I was wondering," she stopped and rubbed the back of her neck. I knew what she was getting at. "Oh Annabeth! Of course! If you wanted me to massage you, you could have just asked! You don't need to be embarrassed. I'll do anything for you." I told her. She smiled one of her famous smiles that only she could do.
APOV
Percy is so sweet. At first, I didn't expect him to agree, but being the kind and loving guy he is, he agreed. I sat on a blanket from his pack and leaned against Blackjack, who nickered and I stroked her nuzzle. Percy got out another blanket and I draped it across my stomach.
Percy grabbed my right foot and untied my shoelace, slipping my sneaker off my swollen foot. He then tugged my wet sock off, hanging it to dry by the fire. He also took his gloves off, and took my foot in his hands.
*Guys, I have NO idea if I got this part right, If I did let me know!*
He rubbed my heel, the arch (more like flat) of my foot. He also did the knuckles of my toes, and my toes as well. He looked up from where he was and said "Am I doing it right?" I nod. "Perfect" After a couple more minutes, he switches. When he's down with my feet, they feel much better. He moves to my back, and rubs his hands across my tight shoulders. "I love you." he says in my ear, making me shiver.
I leaned into his touch, "I love you too." I whisper back. Percy keeps rubbing my shoulders until they loosen, which isn't for awhile. He gets comfortable behind me, and I lay in his lap. He strokes my arms, trying to create friction to warm me up.
At one point, I grabbed his hand, causing him to stop, and rest it on my extending and swollen belly. I rest my head on his shoulder, letting him rub his familiar and powerful hands on the baby.
Our baby.
PPOV
I notice how Annabeth seems cold to the touch. I grabbed another blanket from my nearby pack, and put it on her. "How are you feeling?" I ask her. She shrugged. "Tired. Hungry. Cold." she says. "I think I can fix that" I wrapped my arms around her shoulders, and rocked side to side. "I love you" she whispered in my ear. "I love you," I kissed her cheek. "and I love you." I kissed her stomach.
Annabeth rested her head on my shoulder and said "You're going to be a great father you know." I smiled. "And you're going to be a great mother" I told her, setting my hand on her stomach as I said it. "I wonder if the baby will have your smarts" I tell her. I know she smiled at that, then she says "I wonder if she/he will have your looks and curiosity."
I chuckled. Blackjack sat up and sat next me, resting a wing over Annabeth. Annabeth's breath slowed, letting me know she had fallen asleep. I rubbed her back, trying to keep her warm. All of a sudden, two black figures step out of the shadows made by the fire.
Nico and Thalia step through. Nico immediately stumbles, but Thalia caught him. Thalia helped Nico maintain his balance, and then turns to me.
"What the Hades-" Thalia starts "Watch it!" Nico warns. "-are you doing?" She yells at me. I feel Annabeth shift and grip my hand tighter.
"Guys! Can you BE any louder? Try to keep it down! We're trying NOT to attract the attention of the enemy!" I scold them. "Plus, I don't want you to wake up Annabeth!" As I said that, Thalia barreled over and stared. Annabeth was so adorable when she slept, no scowls, no irritated look, just a peaceful and gentle face. Thalia silently said an "Aww!" and put Blackjack's wing on top of her again. "Let's let her sleep. Good thing we brought extra blankets and food. Huh Thalia?" Nico said. Thalia nodded. "The storm is now safe enough to fly in, but we should probably catch some Z's"
We all agree and are knocked out in a matter of minutes. It may be my imagination, but under my hand, I feel a little push. I smile, knowing Annabeth must be smiling too
I listened to Rainbow Veins by Owl City to pass the time. I wuv Owl City!
I don't own anything except for the plot.
I hope you like! I am SO sorry for the late update. School. Ugh, school. I might not be on a lot, but I will be writing. I haven't forgotten you all.
Peace!
Bella
Preview for the next chapter
APOV
I heard a rustling. I opened my eyes a bit, then regretting I did so. A pair of hands seized me and a bag came over my head. I was knocked out, and the next time i surfaced I noticed something.
1.) I was in chains. 2.) There was a crowd cheering. and 3.) Percy, Thalia and Nico were in chariots, looking pale. That's when I heard the voice.
"Whoever wins the race will recieve the maiden!" The crowd roared. The man smiled slyly and then said
"Whoever loses, will be eliminated!" It took me a second to understand what he means. The winner would recieve me as a prize, and the loser.
The loser would be killed.
