Percy's POV

I smiled as I watched Annabeth put in her earrings and it on her high heels, as I leaned against the doorframe. I don't know how I got so lucky. She truly was amazing, brimful, smart, ll thenthingsi could think of.

She sighed and stepped back, examining the pretty black lace dress she had on. "Do I-" she started to ask but I already knew what she was going to ask. "You look stunning as always." I said. She gave me a smile and turned back to the mirror.

Her dress came just below mid thigh and showed her back through the lace. I walked up behind her, wrapping my arms around her waist. She sighed and leaned into me. I kissed her cheek and said, "We should go." She nodded and grabbed her graduation cap. (Or what ever they do at graduations in the US)

We walked out the apartment and drove to her school. Everything was set up on the field as it was a beautiful day. There wasn't the noise of traffic right next to us, just the sound of people talking. It was much better than my graduatin.

We walked, our fingers intertwined, and soon found all her friends with their parents and her parents. They all noticed us and gave smiles. "Annabeth!" Helen said, giving her a big hug. Se gave me a hug then noticed my ankle "Oh my word! Percy, what happened?" She asked.

"Don't worry, its fine. I just tripped on some stairs last week." I said, chuckling t her concern. Mr chase gave me a smile. "Percy." He said, shaking my hand. I could see Annabeth and her friends trying to contain their laughter as they noticed my nervousness.

"Annabeth! It's so good to see you!" I saw a lady who was dressed to the nines say. She must have been Pipers mom, I could see the similarity. The vice headmaster announced that everyone must take their seats as the ceremony would be starting in a few minutes.

Annabeth's POV

Percy gave me a light kiss and said he would see me after the ceremony. I went and sat next to Hazel and Piper in the special designated area. The ceremony began and there was lots of clapping as people received their certificates.

It soon came to my award. "And our valedictorian (We call the, Dux's here), Annabeth Chase." People applaud and I heard Jason, Leo and Frank whistling. I got up and walked onto the stage. I received my certificate and stood by the microphone. I was told to prepare a speech, but I hadn't told any of my friends about I so it was a shock to them.

"Thank you." I said, as people finished off clapping and sat down. "Wow, senior year." Everyone chuckled. "It's been an amazing journey. With its ups and downs of course, wouldn't be life without them." Everyone laughed nd some of the people graduating burst out like hyenas.

"I want to thank my friends," I said, smiling at them. "My amazing parents," I said, smiling at them. I saw them both wie at their eyes. "And my boyfriend Percy." I said, smiling at him. He winked at me.

"I couldn't have been standing here today without your support, our trust and your love." I said, smiling at all of them. Piper had to be dramatic and shout out, "We love you too!" Everyone chuckled as rubbed my forehead, trying not to burst out in laughter. "So I won't drag this on and get all teary eyed," I said, finishing up my speech. They chuckled some more.

"Just thank you, to everyone, and congratulations to this years graduates." I said. I go a standing ovation, that mad emy eyes well with tears of happiness. I walked off the stage and the headmaster went back to the podium.

"Thank you everyone of attending. Feel free to go and join us for tea an treats." He said. Everyone clapped for all the graduates and went to find their loved ones. Percy, my parents and all my friends' parents stood to the side. I was the last of my friends to them. I was walking tower the, as they all smiled just as Piper called me in a hug.

"That was so amazing! Why didn't you tell me you were going to be the valedictorian?" She exclaimed, smiling widely at me. I laughed and said, "Well then it wouldn't have been a surprise." They all chuckled.

My dad smiled at me, still looking teary eyed and came over. H gave me a big hug nd kissed my cheek. "I'm so proud of you." He said. I smiled. "Thank you." I said. Helen was just about to give me a hug when my phone rang. I sighed when I saw it was my actual mom.

"Hi mom?" I asked as I answered it. Piper and my friends all gave me wary looks as they knew I had always been cross with my mom of leaving to go to Greece. But I still loved her and I really missed her. I told her that every time she called onc a month.

"Congratulations!" She said, happily over the phone. "Thank you." I said, smiling. "I'm so proud of you! Valedictorian!" She said. I smiled but then it dropped. "How did you know I was valedictorian?" I asked.

I heard her laugh and she said, "Look to your left." I let my hand move away from my ear as I did as she said. Standing a few meters away was my mom, smiling.

She came over. "Mom." I managed to say, giving her a big hug. I couldn't believe it. I had always talked to her and skyped but hadn't seen her in person since I was eight. "I decided to come surprise you." She said, smiling. I still couldn't manage to say something, but was luckily saved by my friends. "Hello Anty Athena!" Piper said, giving my mom a hug.

I laughed and she greeted everyone. Her and my dad were still good friends so it wasn't awkward. As my mom was talking to all the parents, I was pulled to the side by Percy.

He smiled down at me and kissed me. "Your speech was amazing, the ceremony was amazing," he said chuckling. I did too. " Your amazing." He said. I smiled at him and kissed him. He returned it and then we pulled away. "Hey guys, we're going to go to Starbucks to celebrate. You wanna come?" Jason asked as our group approached.

"Sure." I said, and Percy and joined them. We all said goodbye to the parents who were chatting away. My dad sent me a text just as I arrived at Starbucks saying that we were all going to have a big dinner at Pipers house tonight. I agreed and followed my friends in.

"Apparently we have a dinner at your house tonight." I said to Piper as I joined them in their booth. She nodded and we all ordered coffee nd cake. Percy couldn't stop saying how proud of me he was so I laughed. Weall enjoyed the morning treat.

~ That Evening ~

We were all still in our same clothes as we all had wanted to just walk around all day out of excitement. When we got to Pipers house, we all went through to the garden. It was massive. We were all oven a glass of champagne and Pipers mom tapped on her glass, calling attention.

"Congratulations to all our children. We love you all and are so proud of you." Se said. We all clinked glasses and went to the dining room for the meal. It was absolutely amazing. After the meal, my mom pulled me aside.

We went walk into the garden. We finally sat down on a bench and she smiled at me. "I know I haven't been there much as you were growing up. But now you have graduated." She said, happiness in her eyes. "I don't know how I say this but will you move to Greece?"