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Now may I present…
Chapter 13!
Chapter 13
Percy POV
Oh crap…
After a couple of minutes of no one moving, Annabeth got into her senses and pulled back.
"Percy… what were you doing?" she asked me with her eyes wide and completely shocked.
I avoided her gaze and looked up at the stars.
I sighed and shrugged my shoulders.
"I don't know, Annabeth. I-I'm sorry… I-I don't know what came into me… It's just—" I stopped talking when I realized Annabeth's head was resting on my shoulder.
"Shh… Just tell me, Percy… This is a dream, right?" she said.
Er… a little unexpected but yeah, let's go with that…
"Er… yeah… This is just a dream, and you'll wake up in your bed, k?" I replied. She nodded.
"In that case, then…"
I thought she was going back to sleep but…
No…
She put her hand on my cheek and leaned forward.
When we were a only a few millimeter away from each other, she stopped.
And said…
"You know, Percy… I may never tell you this when I'm awake but… You were the other guy I fell for…"
Then she closed her eyes and closed our gap…
I closed my eyes, too when I realized that her lips really place perfectly with mine. It's as though she's a piece that fits with mine…
Our lips moved against each other in a dance…
While we were kissing, I can't stop feeling a something stirring in my stomach. And a couple of butterflies flying as well. I know it's a little girly for me to say those things but… It's true…
She made me feel something new whenever we kiss…
Something I haven't felt for a really long time… even when Rachel was kissing me before she said we break up… Maybe I was not really in love with her anymore…
Then our kiss slowed down, later stopped.
We opened our eyes and looked at each other.
Even though Annabeth's a little sleepy, her eyes show a new spark, a twinkle maybe. And it shows who she is more…
She's beautiful, smart…
And brave.
One wrong move and I could lose it…
Then she spoke again…
The following words completely put me really off guard…
"Yeah… you were the other guy I kept telling you about… The other guy who ACCIDENTALLY broke my heart… The other guy who made me head over heels with… and I was really moving on… I thought we'd be friends in this marriage but… The thing is…
"I'm falling for you ALL OVER AGAIN… and I'll never tell you this when I wake and maybe I'll just say this in this dream but… I LOVE YOU…"
Then she gave me a quick kiss and put her head back down the Cleopatra seat.
I don't know why but…
Her words made me glad.
Slash that. What she said made me feel like I'M THE LUCKIEST MAN IN THE WORLD…
Maybe I am falling for her, too…
I looked at her sleeping form and brushed a few strands of hair behind her ear.
I sighed and stood up.
I carried her, bridal style, and put her in her room…
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Annabeth POV – April 26
Where am I?
I open my eyes slowly as they adjusted at the bright light coming from my windows in my room.
Hang on… 'in my room'?
I sat bolt upright and looked around.
How the hell have I managed to go back to my room last night?
I frowned as I remembered everything that happened.
Percy and I had a little life story sharing planned for a couple of days…
I let Percy go ahead since he has a meeting to attend to today…
I looked at New York once again before lying back to the Cleopatra seat before looking up at the nearly invisible stars…
I think that's everything…
Wait…
Not everything…
"Shit! Shit! Shit!" I exclaimed as I jumped out of the bed and opened the balcony in my room. I welcomed the fresh air and took a couple of very deep breaths.
I calmed down after a few deep breaths so I went back to my room and looked around…
So… which one of these objects gonna make me disappear?
I so hate myself right now…
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Percy POV
I heard footsteps meaning Annabeth is already up and surely knows what really happened.
Oh gods…
I heard her shuffling in the kitchen, obviously making coffee.
I sighed and went back inside. I was in the balcony, watching the sun rise. It was a couple minutes past 5.
Annabeth tensed up and turned into a shade of red when she saw me. She bowed her head and sipped her coffee.
"Er… g-good morning, P-Percy." She said.
"Good morning, Annie. Had a nice sleep?"
She gave me a look that said 'I told you to never call me that… You're so gonna pay for it later'
She said, "Er… yeah. But…"
"'But?'"
"Why did you lie to me?" she dropped her head and stared at her coffee cup.
"Huh?"
"Oh please don't act as though you don't know. You carried me back to my bed, didn't you?"
"Er… yeah."
"And before that you woke me up accidentally."
"Yeah."
"And before that you kissed me."
I didn't answer right away. Feeling the atmosphere if I should lie or not. But I think I'll just anger her more so I walked the honest path.
"Yeah, I did. But it was an accident."
"How could it be an accident?"
"I don't know. I woke up a little after I slept, about 1am and I saw the door to the balcony ajar. I thought you closed it properly after you went to bed so I closed it but I saw you sleeping so it meant that you really didn't went to bed and accidentally fell asleep. I was really going to carry you to your room after that but then…" I said quickly.
"Then what?" she was really having a bad day. Well, it is if you just confessed something that maybe wasn't really meant to be said.
"Then I… saw you so peaceful… Y-you were so beautiful. You were so calm so beautiful so… you. Then I knelt beside the seat and observed your face. Then my gaze went to your lips. Then I don't know what happened. Next thing I knew I was… my lips was connected with yours and I couldn't help but noticing that it was stirring something inside me. Then you were awake and I thought I was a goner."
"So that really happened?" she was frowning with her arms crossed at her chest.
"Yes, and then I started explaining it to you but then…"
"Alright Alright. No need to say what I did and said. I already know. Anyway, I'm sorry for doing that and I'm sorry for what I said last night. You weren't supposed to know it…" she stood up and put her cup on the sink.
"It's alright."
"Er… now you're going to avoid me, won't you?"
"Why would I avoid you?" I asked, curious.
"Because… you know now about what I really feel… You'll never look at me the same way again… You'll ignore me, Percy, I'm sure of it… You'll ignore me like I'm just a shadow or something… Maybe even after the wedding because it'll be awkward and you don't feel the same way for me… Our friendship will never be the same way a-"
"Now stop right there, Annabeth." I said to her, putting my hands on her mouth. I sighed and dropped my hands when she looked at me, confused.
"Why? Did I say something?" she asked.
"Yeah, don't you ever think about those things again, okay? Don't you ever think I'll ignore you and think that because of what you said will change everything, okay? I'll never ever ignore you; I'll never turn my back on you when you most need it. I'll never ever ruin our friendship, alright?" she nods her head.
"Cool. So… want some breakfast?"I said.
"What about you? Have you eaten already?" she replied.
"Er… not yet. I just drank coffee."
"Okay. What about pancakes?" she said.
"Alright. Go ahead and get dressed, I'll cook."
"No, let me cook. You get dressed. You have a meeting today, right?"
"Yeah, but I'm expected there about 9:30. It's only like… 5:30 or something."
"Well, I appreciate it but I'd like to cook for you."
"Fine. What about we both do it?"
We stopped fighting as my suggestion sink in.
"Gods… Why didn't I think of that?" Annabeth said, making me snicker.
"Well… because-"
"Stop. I don't think I'd find what you're about to say helpful so come on. Let' start." I laughed as she said that as she gave me a small smile of her own.
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Annabeth POV
Well… that was better than I expected it would be…
Anyway, me and Percy are now cooking the pancakes. It's really fun because… I don't know. I think he's really showing me that what he said a while ago was true and he has no plan of breaking it, which is fine with me. I don't want our relationship blocked by something called 'awkward'.
As Percy flips the last batch of pancakes on the pan, I set the table. After that, Percy set the pancakes on the table.
Then we ate in comfortable friendly silence.
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As Percy walked in the living room, I was watching TV a bit. It was on Master Chef. He sat beside me and watched a little bit.
After a few minutes, he sighed and said, "Annabeth gotta go. Be back by… 3, I think. You can have anything in the fridge. And how about… we… er…"
"We what, Percy?" I asked him, turning towards him, full of curiousity.
"Er… never mind. It was stupid."
"Come on. Please?" I pouted. He sighed.
"Alright… I was wondering if… we could hang out or something tonight."
"Oh… it's fine by me but… what about your paparazzi? They'll probably see us later… together… with no one else… what d'you think they'll think? 'Percy Jackson dating again after break up'?"
"No… what about this… I invite Thalia and Nico? We go to a bar? A double date?"
"Er… 'double date'… does that mean we're going on a date?" I blushed a bit at the thought.
"Er… I don't know… what about a date as friends?" he suggested making me sigh with relief.
"Sounds good. So… good luck at your meeting, Percy." I said to him, kissing his cheek and pulling him towards the door.
"Woah… you're not in a hurry to make me leave, aren't you?" he said sarcastically.
I smiled at him.
"Not very obvious, yes? What about you go to your meeting and I start rummaging my wardrobe for something to wear tonight? Would you like to suggest some things?" I smirked.
"Er… none, I suppose… What about you surprise me?"
"Deal. So get out and see you. Maybe I'll be home at five. I'll get my hair done."
"K. But… d'you wanna invite Thalia? You know… girls'… something. To get to know each other better before tonight?"
"I don't know. Wanna ask her?" I asked shyly.
"Alright. You could let go of me now so I could call her already… or you're going to let me leave and make the call in my car?" I laughed.
"Whichever you like."
"K." Then he went back inside pulling out his phone and started talking to Thalia.
After a couple minutes, he ended the call and flashed me a smile.
"She said she would love to meet the future Mrs. Jackson and that she'll be here in a few minutes. Anyway, you have fun and I'll be on my way." I blushed when he said 'Mrs. Jackson'. So soon for my liking.
"K."
He walked back to the door where I was standing guard, waiting to open it for him. He stopped in front of me as though expecting something.
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Percy POV
"What?"she said, arching an eyebrow.
"Er… I think you're forgetting something."I replied.
She furrowed her eyebrows and gave me a 'What the hell are you talking about?' look which made me laugh a bit and for her to slap me on my arm.
"Ow!" I said in mock hurt, rubbing my arm up and down.
She laughed and said, "Stop being a baby, Percy. What do you want?"
"This." I said with a devilish smile as I pointed my lips.
She blushes a little as she got the message.
"Shut up, Percy. You aren't gonna have any, and will never ever again, thank you very much. Anyway, go out now and see you later, k?" she pushed me outside.
"Come on. I'm getting kicked out of MY own apartment? Just one kiss…" I pouted and tried to be cute. So unlike me, I know, but, I honestly don't know what I'm doing right now and why I want her to kiss me. Maybe I am now addicted to her kisses.
She looked at me, up and down, and frowned with her arms crossed again.
"Are you really serious or are you just playing around?" she said suspiciously.
"I'm serious. Just one kiss." I repeated with a pout. She sighed.
Alright. You want a kiss?" I nod again, a smile forming from my lips. She smiled as well, a joking smile.
"Alright, come here." I gladly complied.
I went back in front and closed my eyes. I puckered my lips, waiting for my kiss.
But it didn't came.
Instead, I felt her lips kiss me on my cheeks, forehead, and nose.
I opened my eyes, annoyed.
She really is smart. Reminder to self: Beware of loopholes and Annabeth's intelligence.
She smirked at me and pinched my cheeks and kissed me on the nose again.
"There. You got your kisses, Percy. Now get out of here."
"Urgh… so unfair, Annie."
"No it's not. I, fully aware by the way, found a loophole. You said you wanted a kiss. So I gave it to you." She smirked at me.
"Shut up. I'll see you later…"
Then a devilish thought came to me.
"But first…"
I turned around once again and before she could even react, grabbed her cheek and leaned forward. I smiled as my lips neared hers. Our lips touching each other to form a quick kiss. I leaned back to see Annabeth completely red in the face.
"No fair, Percy. You cheated. You already got more than you were supposed to have and you stole another kiss. So unfair." She started smacking me on my chest. I laughed as I walked backwards. She's now in a really bright shade of red, which made her really cute, by the way. I was still laughing and walking backwards, and Annabeth was still advancing and smacking me when I accidentally tripped on my own feet.
My hands instinctively went to Annabeth's waist as her hands went still on my chest while we were falling.
We were staring in each other's eyes as blushes started reforming on our cheeks. Well, Annabeth's a shade deeper, mine just started. Anyway, that's when I realized our position. She was lying on top of me and her hands were on my chest. My hands were still on her waist as though that place was where they really were meant to be since they fit perfectly there. My eyes went back to Annabeth's whose eyes were traveling from my face to her hands on top of my chest.
She started getting up but I held onto her tighter, making her escape seem impossible.
She stopped when she realized this and went back to staring in my eyes. A little bit later, our eyes went to each other's lips…
Then after one last look at each other's eyes, we knew what to do.
We leaned forward to each other once again. After a few seconds, I felt her lips on mine. I really can't help but notice how her lips fit mine… I felt her smile in the kiss, making me smile as well…
I don't know how long we kissed. I don't know if we didn't stop, we'd be like that forever…
But when we were really enjoying the kiss…
"What the fuck?!" a familiar voice said, pulling us back to earth.
When we saw our newcomer, I can't help thinking…
I'm so sorry Annabeth for what she will say to you and the questions she'll definitely fire after I'm gone…
We looked at each other and I mouthed to her 'Brace yourself'. Then we disentangled ourselves.
End of chapter 13… I am VERY sorry if this is a really late update. I'd want to say my excuse but you'll probably think I'm just making them. Anyway, I don't know when the next chapter will be posted, guys. And I'm sorry once again for that. I tried making this chapter longer but I thought this part will be a great end for this chapter. I'll try to make the next chapter longer for you, guys.
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