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Percabeth Exhibition

|Percy Jackson|Annabeth Chase|

|Forever Together|

Luxury ~ The state of comfort and extravagant living

' Literature is a luxury, fiction is a necessity'

~ Gilbert K. Chesterson (Peacemaker, guest reviewer. One of the quotes authors agree on)

Annabeth Chase had never experienced total luxury.

Her father, Frederick Chase, might be a bit wealthy at the moment and send her a few occasional gifts, but the child of Athena never had 100% luxury. She never had toys to play with when she was young due to the fact that she ran away. She learnt about poverty the hard way when she was on the road with Luke and Thalia. They lived on the run from monsters because of their status as demigods.

Then, when she arrived at camp, she had to fight to get to the top. Being a blonde didn't help with her 'intelligent brains' status because it was a universal assumption that blondes were a bit dumb. So, by that time, she didn't procrastinate her time and energy by hoping for useless things she didn't need. She was focused on staying alive although she didn't go on quests.

But then, her mother came along and gave her a Yankees cap. She had never seen or known what Yankees was. Nonetheless, she accepted the cap and soon found out that it had invisibility powers. It became her favourite item of clothing much to the Aphrodite Cabin's distaste. Another item she loved was her Celestial bronze knife. Other than as a last reminder of Luke's kindness before the war, the knife has helped her in battle countless times.

So, all Annabeth really needed were her knife, cap and brains. She could survive with them.

Just then, Percy had to step in. Annabeth loves Percy dearly. Although she'll never say it, she was jealous that Percy had a good life even if he had been abused a few times. During the first moments with him when he first stepped into camp, Annabeth didn't need another kid who whined about how camp life was boring and dreary. But, Percy proved her wrong. When he became her boyfriend, Percy started showering her with gifts. Even if there was no special occasion, he would randomly appear in front of her cabin with a wrapped gift in her hand, claiming that every moment spent with her was a special occasion much to the Aphrodite Cabin's delight.

Annabeth wanted to build something permanent. Permanency was the one luxury she could never get. Everything and everyone around her never stayed the same. Thalia had became a pine tree and when she revived, she became a Hunter. Luke had somewhat developed a hate for the gods and turned sides. It was a lucky thing that he changed at the end. Her siblings came and went, some dying on quests (that was before she recovered the Mark of Athena).

So, you see. When a romantic relationship came into her life, she wanted it to be permanent. She wanted it to stay. She hoped that maybe this time, she'll finally get her luxury. How lucky was she to fall in love with a hero whose fatal flaw is excessive personal loyalty. Either she was smart to snag a guy like that or she didn't realize. Logic says that Percy will never leave her because he is too loyal to her. So, Annabeth realizes that the one person that might screw their relationship is herself. She is the enemy of herself.

Annabeth's insecurities get the better of her. If she sees another girl trying to flirt with Percy, she just tenses up. Even if the boy is oblivious, Annabeth can't give them a reason to keep trying. Sometimes, she blows up at Percy for no good reason. When she does, he always sits there with an innocent look on his face mixed with confusion. When she sees that face, she instantly softens and forgets what she was going on about.

Right now, Percy is taking her on a picnic on the beach for their umpteenth date. This time, Annabeth didn't even ask for one. It was all Percy's idea. The blonde genius only got herself ready with her casual clothes before walking out of her weirdly empty cabin. In fact, the whole camp looked deserted. Throughout earlier of the day, most campers sort of ignored her and she didn't know why. Even Chiron ignored her. The only person not ignoring her was Percy. He acted like he would normally do. Campers passing by them would send him a knowing look as if they knew something she didn't.

Maybe she'll get some answers now.

Annabeth walked to the beach. She sent a short glance at the Aphrodite Cabin. It was unusually quiet because at this time, they would be fawning over the newest designer jeans found in a magazine. Annabeth walked on and headed straight to the beach. She couldn't keep Percy waiting any longer. Her thoughts preoccupied her so much that she didn't see a stray streamer on the ground. That was one of the signs of what to come.

When Annabeth stepped onto the beach, she was surprised by shouts coming from her friends. "Happy Birthday !", They all said. Annabeth's mind registered at least all of camp on the beach, decked out in casual and party ware. There were a few tables filled with food and a banner with 'Happy Birthday, Annabeth!' on it. Annabeth gasped internally when she realized that she had just forgotten her own birthday. How unlikely of her. Before Annabeth could scold herself, Percy stepped out of the crowd and gave her a hug.

"Happy Birthday, Wise Girl," He said, fondly. Annabeth smiled at him. She looked at her crowd of friends. Even the Romans were here. Well, the ones she bonded a bit with after she settled the war. Piper was standing with Jason. Reyna was avoiding Leo and Hazel was holding Frank's arm.

Annabeth gave Percy a kiss on the cheek. "When did you do all this ?" Percy shrugged.

"A week ago. It was the reason everyone avoided you. They kept saying that your infamous glare would scare the information out of them, "Percy said, his eyes twinkling. Annabeth smiled, broadly.

"Well, I absolutely love it !" She said, making Percy's heart leap. Suddenly, Connor interrupted them.

"Let's get this part started !" He said, making everyone cheer. Chiron was talking with the Party Ponies. The buffet was being hoarded by a few people and Annabeth couldn't be happier as everyone mingled with her. Percy never left her side. Annabeth received tons of gifts that day.

"Here," Piper said, handing her a large wrapped present. Piper grinned, "I know it's big but not as big as Percy's." That added suspicions to Annabeth's mind as she pondered on what her gift from Percy was. She was about to ask when Percy suddenly tugged her to an area away from the party. He tugged her to where the ocean met the creek. Annabeth had installed a new platform there just for the fun of redesigning. Percy led her to it and they stood on top of it, watching the water flow.

"So, what was Piper talking about ?" asked Annabeth. Percy let out a silent chuckle.

"I love you, Annabeth," Percy said, seriously. He grasped her by her arms. "I love you with all my heart." Annabeth's heart flipped.

"I love you too." She said. Unknowingly, Percy had slipped his hand into his pocket and suddenly, he knelt down. He pulled out a small box and it opened to show a small, delicate ring.

"Annabeth Chase, even if we are young, our bond will not be broken. So, will you do the honour of being my wife?" Percy proposed to her. Annabeth's heart was beating so fast that she was rendered speechless. The only thing she could do was nod. When she had calmed down (really fast), she almost started jumping up and down.

"Yes ! Yes, I will," She exclaimed happily. Percy took out the ring and was about to put it on her finger. Unfortunately, trouble approached. The whole camp ambushed them so suddenly. Percy actually yelped, surprised and he dropped the ring in the water. Annabeth's and Percy's eyes followed the ring as it sank to the riverbed.

Annabeth looked at Percy with an expression that said, 'Really ?'. "You just dropped the ring in the water." She said, plainly as Percy shrugged, sheepishly. As peeved as she felt, Annabeth grabbed Percy by the front of his shirt and kissed him on the lips. She was actually bursting with happiness. There was one reason for it.

Her relationship was becoming permanent. She finally got her one wanted luxury.

Honestly, I love this one because of the luxury rant about Annabeth. I got inspiration from Burdgebug's picture that she drew of the whole proposal with the ring going in the water.

And I know that the luxury thing didn't really make the point of the chapter and that there was less fluff in here but I should have never picked the word in the first place.

Anyway, the next one is... Grow.

I might make a hurt fic out of that. Hehe...

Anyway, send in your quotes. Can we get as much as the last chapter ?

BTW, is there a reason why I keep updating this story but ignore the others ?

Give me one good reason and I will give you a probable spoiler of one of my stories called 'Stole My Heart'. The spoiler I give will be from future chapters but I'm not telling when.

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