Hola everyone! First off thanks so much for all your responses to the last update! I can't believe how many Percabeth fanfiction recommendations I got from you guys! I had already read a lot of the ones you guys recommended but there were still some I hadn't read yet so I enjoyed reading them and I'm still reading some of them! A couple of you even recommended my other story which made me laugh lol. I'm thinking about possibly doing a Q&A sometime before this story ends so let me know if you guys would be interested in that or if I shouldn't do it. I just feel like you guys don't know too much about me idk anyway, this update is longer than my usual chapters, so I hope you guys enjoy it! I worked really hard on it and fought through the writer's block I got! This chapter is unique cause it's both Percy and Annabeth's POV but like similar conversations...that doesn't make sense but you'll see lol. Happy reading!

Review Responses:

Sk8er Gril (Guest): Thank you so much! I try my best to write super cute fluff cause it's my weakness lol. Ah yes, everyone keeps asking about conflict and plot twists. All I can tell you is that there's a few more things that need to happen but there shouldn't be too big of a conflict by this point in the story. I won't let it get boring though don't worry!

Fangirl Shrieks: Omfg I love you so much! When I saw how you took the time to write such a beautifully crafted review I wanted to give you a hug lol. But seriously, I read your review a few times over and I'm really thankful for all your comments. I love that you like the family dynamics in my story! Your constructive criticism was also really helpful so thanks! I get what you mean about Annabeth being too perfect and don't worry, I have something planned for a future chapter where you guys will get an insight into her life, it's not much but it's something and that's all I can say. Percy has definitely been through a lot and I'm glad you like his character. Yes, my style of writing is definitely more on the cute/feel-good side but I have my moments where it's more serious haha. Again, thanks (for the hundredth time) for all the recommendations! I've read some of them but others I haven't so I'll be sure to check them out!

Inhaled Atoms: Welcome to my story! Lol but seriously, glad to have another reader! Thanks for all the support I really appreciate it! I wouldn't be the writer I am without you guys. I've read 2/3 of the stories you recommended (I know I've read so many fanfics it's insane!) but I'll be sure to check out the one I haven't! Enjoy this update!

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[Song Tribute-Clean Eyes by SYML]

"So, when's the wedding?" Leo Valdez joked, rolling out from under the car to grab another tool from the metal box while casting his sea-green eyed friend a teasing smirk.

Percy responded by chucking an oil stained rag that he'd been using to wipe his hands towards the Latino male. Leo scooted to the side, the white towel just barely missing his face. Jason Grace chuckled from his position next to Percy.

It was a Thursday afternoon and the three males had found themselves once again working on a car in Leo's garage. Normally they would be getting ready for hockey practice, but Coach Hedge decided to cancel after school practice that day. He said it was because he suddenly was too sick, but Percy didn't believe that for one second. If you were to ask anyone on the Tridents team, they would tell you practice got cancelled because the National figure skating competition was only a few days away. Christina had lectured him about the team being obnoxiously loud when they were practicing in the rink next door and disrupting Annabeth's concentration. She'd probably scared Coach Hedge into cancelling practice until the competition was over which would mean they wouldn't have practice tomorrow after school either since the skating competition was that upcoming Saturday.

"He's right man. Introducing Annabeth to Sally, that's a big step." Jason added, carefully working on a part of the car under the hood.

Percy sighed. "For the last time, she had already met my mom when we were paired together for a project. Gods you two wouldn't remember something if it killed you."

"But she wasn't your girlfriend at the time dude. It's different." Leo replied, his voice echoing slightly while he spoke with the upper half of his body covered under the automobile.

The car they were currently working on salvaging was an old school 1969 Camaro. Leo bought it off some guy for a pretty decent price and since the Hispanic boy practically lived for anything having to do with mechanics, he immediately started to work on it. It needed tons of work before it would be acceptable to drive on the road but that's why he'd bought it. Percy and Jason agreed to help whenever they could as long as they got to drive the gorgeous vintage car afterwards.

"Well what about you guys? You've been with Piper and Calypso longer than I've been dating Annabeth. I'm sure you've met their parents as well." Percy spoke before beginning to tighten something under the hood. Jason was the first to respond.

"Piper met my parents a few weeks after we started dating. From what I can tell they really seem to like her. I met her dad shortly afterwards. The dude's pretty protective over his daughter but I think I made a pretty good impression…I hope." The blonde-haired male finished unsurely.

Leo shrugged. "Yeah I've met Callie's folks once when I joined them for dinner. Not much to say really. Other than the fact that her father is terrifying I think it went pretty well. My mom seemed to really like her when I brought her over too. It was like I wasn't even there. The two of them talked nonstop about I don't even know what." He chuckled, momentarily coming out from under the engine again.

Percy snickered. "Oh I can totally relate to that situation. My mom practically adores Annabeth. You should've seen them together the other night. I'm starting to think she likes her more than me!" He teased causing the other two to laugh.

"Well that's good isn't it?" Jason asked.

Percy nodded. It was great that the two of them got along so great. In fact, every time he thought about it a smile emerged on his face. The two most important females in his life closer than ever.

"Yeah it's great." He said, a grin emerging from his lips.

"What about Annabeth's mom? You met her yet?" Leo asked a second later. Percy shuddered, the grin on his face wavering.

"Yeah…just the other day actually." He said hesitantly. Jason looked up from what he was doing, casting him a knowing glance.

"Uh-oh what happened?"

The raven-haired boy sighed, grabbing a water bottle nearby and taking a sip before speaking.

"Let's just say we won't be getting anywhere near as close as Annabeth and my mom have." He stated briefly. Jason and Leo laughed but didn't push it any further, something Percy was grateful for.

It was just the other night after practice when it happened. Annabeth invited him in for a snack and they ended up kissing. It was an innocent kiss, neither one of them had deepened it but that didn't help matters when Athena Chase had walked through the door after returning from work to see her daughter being kissed by someone she'd never seen before. Immediately they broke apart and Annabeth had shyly introduced him as her boyfriend while he just stood there awkwardly after Athena didn't accept his offer of a handshake. She had the most intimidating stare Percy had ever seen in his life and he would be lying if he said she didn't terrify him. No wonder Annabeth was always talking about how strict and demanding her mother was about schoolwork. It all made perfect sense. Bottom line was, Percy was positive Athena hated him.

The three of them continued working on the car, the only noise coming from the radio blasting music. Leo was completely covered in motor oil, the other two males pretty close to being that way too. No one spoke for a few minutes until Jason decided to break the silence.

"Speaking of getting closer to people, have you and Chase…you know…" He trailed off, his hands still working on the motor but his attention now on Percy.

Leo chuckled, rolling his eyes before moving out from under the car again.

"What are we in fourth grade Jase? It's not a crime to say the word sex." Jason glowered at the curly haired boy. Percy looked up from what he was doing, completely taken off guard at the question.

"Why the sudden interest?" He asked in response.

Jason shrugged. "Just making conversation."

Leo stood up to be eye level with them, looking at the star hockey player curiously and momentarily stopping his work under the car. Percy sighed deeply while anxiously running a hand through his hair. When he finally spoke, it was in an almost whisper-like manner.

"No, we haven't. As a matter of fact, we've barely done anything besides kissing. It's not that I don't want to believe me I do, it's just…." He hesitated.

"Just what? Come on Perce you know you can talk to us dude." Jason comforted, wiping his hands off with another oil rag before turning his full attention to the troubled male. Leo clapped his sea-green eyed friend on the back.

Percy stopped what he was doing as well, letting out another shaky breath before talking once again.

"I…I'm terrified of messing things up. Ever since I've gotten to know her I've become a new version of myself, a better version. You guys know better than anyone that before all this I was awful. I mean I treated every girl I was with like they were just some pawn in my chess game. Whenever I went to parties my goal was to end the night in bed with a girl. It makes me sick to think of what I did. With Annabeth… I don't know I just feel like one wrong move and it all falls apart. I don't want to lose her because I rushed her into anything. I can't lose her." He finished honestly.

Jason and Leo stared at him with looks of complete surprise. Neither one of them had been expecting such an answer from him. Percy smiled sadly at his friends.

"Have you told Annabeth all this?" Leo asked.

Percy shook his head back and forth. "No. Everything's so fragile right now. It's all new to me too. My feelings just, I've never…I've never felt this way about a girl before. I'll be damned if I screw up the first good thing that's happened to me in a long time." He expressed, stumbling on his words a bit.

"Man if I didn't know any better I'd almost say you were…never mind." Jason trailed off. Percy caught his gaze, furrowing his eyebrows in confusion.

"What?" He said curiously. Jason sighed, leaning against the car and staring at him intensely. The silence lasted all of ten seconds before the blonde finally broke.

"Are you falling in love with her?"

Percy caught his breath, his lips forming an o shape as he looked towards him. The three found themselves in the quiet atmosphere once again as the radio blasted music. Jason's gaze didn't waver.

"I-I…no. No, I can't be. I mean I…I wouldn't even know what being in love feels like." Percy stuttered, looking super unsure about himself. Leo and Jason shared a knowing look.

Was he in love with Annabeth? He couldn't be. The concept made his head spin as he tried to pinpoint what exactly he felt around her. Besides, they hadn't even been together that long. It just wasn't possible. Sure, he liked Annabeth, he liked her a lot actually. But it wasn't love. It couldn't be. Jason didn't even ask if he was in love with her, he asked if he was falling in love with her. Even that was enough to give him a serious headache though.

"You don't sound so sure about that." Leo commented. Percy groaned, looking back and forth between his friends before breathing deeply again.

"You guys are seriously starting to get on my nerves. I feel like I'm in fucking counseling right now." Percy said tiredly. Leo and Jason chuckled lowly. He felt one of them clap a hand on his shoulder this time.

"You say you don't know what love feels like, so I'll spell it out for you." Jason muttered after another minute. He was looking down at his hands, a small grin on his face. Realization dawned on Percy as he looked towards him.

"You and Piper…you love her." The words came out of the raven-haired boy's mouth as more of a statement than a question. Jason's smile widened and he finally made eye contact with Percy.

"I do." He said simply.

Leo interrupted the sweet moment by whistling loudly. "Well it's about time Grace!"

Jason rolled his eyes, the smile on his face still present.

"Well alright then Jase, enlighten us." Percy stated, wrapping an arm around Leo's shoulders as the Hispanic boy looked questioningly towards Jason. He laughed, shaking his head towards the two of them.

Jason sighed. "Truth is it's different for everyone. With Piper it's like…I find myself thinking about her all the time. Whenever I'm not with her I always think about what she could be doing. You get this weird feeling in your stomach whenever you see the person you're in love with. There's a moment where you can't breathe when they walk into a room. You can be yourself around them comfortably. You just feel…happy. Yeah so…that's what being in love feels like." He finished shyly, looking up to see his two friends with their eyebrows raised in surprise.

"Wow" Leo said blatantly.

"Alright then." Percy added.

Jason groaned, messing up his hair before speaking again. "Gods I've been watching way too many chick flicks with Piper." Percy and Leo laughed.

"Excuses, excuses. You know Perce I'm disappointed in us." Leo stated sarcastically.

"Why is that Valdez?" Percy asked in the same joking manner Leo spoke in, knowing whatever he was going to say next would be something to tease Jason.

"Well if this were a movie a sappy love song would've been playing in the background as Jason confessed his undying love for Piper and told us all about what love is. I mean we have a radio over there and I've got a fan somewhere in here for dramatic effect. We really missed a big opportunity there." Leo shared, snapping his fingers and looking down in mock disappointment.

Percy laughed soundly. "You're right. What do you say Grace can we do another take?"

Jason stared at his two friends who were now trying their best not to crack up. He knew based on the way they had been listening intently to him speak that they paid attention but leave it to Leo to respond with a joke. He just stood there for a moment staring at his two friends who thought they were comedians. Leo and Percy couldn't take it any longer and ended up bursting into laughter.

Without a second's hesitation, Jason leaned over to where his plastic water bottle was on one of the shelves in the garage. He unscrewed the cap and then squeezed the bottom of it so water shot out of it. Percy and Leo stopped laughing as soon as they felt the water hit their shirts. They looked at him incuriously and Jason simply responded with a smug smile.

"Dude!" Leo shouted.

"Oh that's it Grace you're going down!" Percy yelled, leaning forward towards the blonde.

Jason ran from his grasp while Leo followed Percy's lead. Momentarily forgetting about the car they were fixing, the two boys spent the next few minutes trying to tackle their blonde friend to the ground in revenge. There was yelling and laughter throughout the whole garage as the old radio played music loudly.

Leo stopped in his tracks to watch Percy and Jason on either side of one of their cars trying to get around each other. He smiled widely. The music, the setting, and the situation really did make him feel like he was watching something out of a movie.

An almost pointless scene that you couldn't help but love watching.

"Well someone's looking awfully happy today." Piper commented after Annabeth joined her and Calypso at the table. They were in the middle of drinking strawberry and vanilla milkshakes.

That particular afternoon Annabeth had made plans during team practice with her two fellow figure skaters to grab dessert at Luna's diner after she got out from individual practice with Christina. She was used to going out with her sea-green eyed boyfriend after she finished skating for the day, but his practices had been cancelled for the rest of the week. She was sure it was because Christina convinced Coach Hedge to cancel on account of the National competition being only a couple days away. A part of her was glad for the change in plans. She loved being around Percy but it had been so long since she'd had a night with Piper and Calypso.

Annabeth smiled. "I managed to make all of my jumps on the first try while practicing my routine!" She explained.

"That's great A! You're going to kill it on Saturday I know it!" Calypso stated happily.

[Song Tribute-Sherry by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons]

Annabeth smiled in thanks, listening to music coming from the speakers in the diner. She loved how Luna's diner made you feel like you were transported back in time to the 50's and 60's with the music and the decor.

She felt so lucky to have such supportive friends. The two of them had been out of the competition for weeks now but they still listened and asked Annabeth all about how her practices had been leading up to competitions. Piper squeezed her hand excitedly, leaning over to take another sip of her milkshake.

Annabeth excused herself from the table before getting up to ask one of the waitresses for a vanilla milkshake. Seeing her two friends drinking them had suddenly made her crave the deliciously sweet dessert. Once she was back in the booth across from Piper and next to Calypso, the kaleidoscope eyed girl spoke.

"So, what's the topic of discussion?" Annabeth asked jokingly while swirling her milkshake with her straw.

She remembered seeing the two of them chatting rather excitedly about something upon walking into the diner. They had been smiling so she assumed whatever it was they would talk about it. Piper and Calypso shared a look from across the table and Annabeth scrunched her eyebrows in confusion.

"You and Percy." Calypso answered steadily.

Annabeth sighed, shaking her head and laughing lightly. "I should've known."

"Oh come on please Anna?" Piper begged as Annabeth looked down at her dessert shyly.

"What is it with you two and Will? Are you guys really that interested in my love life?" Annabeth asked teasingly before looking up to see the two girls in the booth with her.

"Um, yes. Piper would you like to do the honors of explaining why or shall I?" Calypso said sarcastically. Annabeth rolled her eyes.

"I've got this one Callie." Piper replied while Calypso nodded. Annabeth laughed at their behavior before Piper got a serious look on her face and clasped her hands together on the table.

"Listen Anna…you and Percy Jackson…your relationship is like something out of a movie. Not only does it involve the cliché but amazing 'good girl gets the attention of bad boy and changes him' dynamic, but it also deals with the fact that you two used to be rivals. You hated each other. You're the best figure skater at the rink and he's the star player and captain of the hockey team. You both have a passion for skating and by being forced to share the ice you developed feelings for each other. Now you can't sit there and tell me that isn't one of the cutest love stories out there because what I just said sounded like a fucking movie trailer!"

When Piper finished her rant there was a deafening silence that surrounded the three girls. Annabeth was tempted to laugh but the serious looks on her two friends faces made her second guess that.

"I…I have no words Pipes." She finally said after a beat.

"Well I hope you understand now why we're all obsessed with Percabeth-" Calypso started.

"Oh Gods the ship name, really?" Annabeth interrupted. Piper laughed at the distressed blonde who was clearly fighting the urge to blush.

"I think you should just be thankful Will isn't here right now. I'm sure his rant about you two would've lasted a good hour." Piper stated. Calypso nodded in approval.

Annabeth sighed deeply. "Alright. Ask away if you must." She muttered before taking another sip of her vanilla shake. Piper and Calypso shared another look with each other and smiled in glee.

"We just want to know how things are going between you two." Piper stated simply.

"We've only been officially together a couple weeks Pipes."

"And in those couple weeks I don't think I've seen you happier A." Calypso jumped in, staring at her grey-eyed friend who was biting her lip with a grin on her face. The action didn't go unnoticed by the two.

"It's been…great. I don't know what you guys want me to say. I've already told you about us meeting each other's parents."

Calypso gestured for her to continue while Piper looked at her expectedly. Annabeth chuckled at her two friends and then finally gave in, twisting the straw of her shake between her fingers.

"Ok, ok it's been…amazing. We go out sometimes after I finish practice because h-he waits for me to get out. We just do small things like going out to grab something to eat and taking walks together. I've gathered quite the collection of his hoodies because he'll loan them to me whenever I'm cold and my jacket's too thin. I usually give them back when he drops me off at my house…usually. But I've noticed that whenever I forget, the next time we go out and I'm cold he'll keep another hoodie in his car. He somehow always manages to calm me down when I get stressed out about school or Nationals. He just so…sweet." Annabeth gushed.

She knew she had a smile the size of New York City on her face but she didn't care. She didn't dare look up at Piper and Calypso because she knew they were almost as bad as her. It was silent for a few seconds and Annabeth continued to drink her milkshake.

Piper shook herself out of the daze she was in. "Ok, I'm ok now. Still internally screaming but I think I'm fine."

Annabeth laughed for the millionth time in the last half hour and shook her head and Piper's antics. Calypso laughed as well but then cooed at Annabeth's words, holding a hand to her heart dramatically.

"So how far has it gone?" Calypso asked a moment later.

Annabeth eyed her confusedly. "What do you mean?"

"What Callie means is, have you two slept together yet?" Piper explained.

Annabeth nearly choked on her vanilla shake, coughing loudly into her elbow. Once she'd managed to calm down she looked up at the two girls with cheeks as red as a tomato. She had definitely not been expecting that question.

"I-…we-…no we have not." She stumbled out in her flustered state.

Piper snickered, clearly amused by her friend's reaction. It was quite adorable how worked up she was.

"No need to be embarrassed Anna. It was just a question. However, if I'd known you were going to react so hysterically, I'd have brought up the topic sooner." Piper said, smiling pointedly towards her.

Annabeth tried her best to muster a glare in her direction but it was hard when her face was still noticeably red.

"Do you want to?" Calypso asked, referring back to the topic at hand.

Annabeth brushed a stray blonde curl behind her ear shyly. "I-I don't know. I think so…it's just well, you guys know I'm a virgin. What if he freaks out when he finds out I am? I'm also old school when it comes to relationships. I want my first time to be with someone I'm in love with."

"He's not going to freak out A. From what you've been telling us he seems like an amazing boyfriend who really cares about you. It doesn't matter that you're not experienced. As for the love part, are…are you in love with Percy?" Calypso finished excitedly. Piper stared back at her in complete concentration as Annabeth felt her cheeks heat up again.

"I-I…don't know. Sometimes I feel like I could be but how am I supposed to even know what love feels like? The only relationships I've been in were either super short or blind dates set up by you guys-"

"Ok I'll stop you right there. As…as someone who's in love I can tell you right now what it's like to-" Piper started.

The brown-haired girl was interrupted when a gasp sounded at the table. Calypso was smiling widely and looking towards Piper joyfully. Annabeth was also grinning towards her friend, nearly jumping out of her seat.

"You and Jason are in love?!" Calypso shouted.

"Since when?!" Annabeth continued.

It was Piper's turn to turn red. She bit her lip nervously.

"Oh shush! We can talk about that later. Right now we're talking about Annabeth." She said in attempt to brush the situation off. Annabeth and Calypso didn't look happy but let it go for the time being.

"Now Annabeth, love…it's something that can't exactly be explained. It's more than just having a deep attraction to someone. With Jason I feel almost…weightless if that makes sense. Being in love with someone makes you feel safe and protected whenever you're around them. You find yourself smiling constantly with whoever you're in love with and you heart beats like a mile a minute when you see them. Believe me, I know this sounds sappy but there really isn't one way to describe what being in love feels like so I'm trying my best. All I know is once you admit to loving someone it's hard to go back to thinking about anything else."

When the choppy haired girl was done Annabeth and Calypso stared at her in both happiness and shock. Piper had a dreamy look on her face.

"Well based on the way your relationship has been progressing, I give it a few weeks before you end up a lovesick puppy like our friend Piper here." Calypso commented, addressing Annabeth directly.

Annabeth blushed whilst Piper smacked Calypso's hand across the table.

The three of them spent the rest of the evening just talking about random things and enjoying each other's company. Annabeth couldn't seem to shake the feeling of their first conversation. She really cared about Percy but was she falling in love with him?

Only time would tell.

Chapter 37 is done! Hope you guys liked this update! I like how it turned out in the end but it was actually one of the hardest chapters to write cause I couldn't figure out how to approach it. Please review and let me know your thoughts! Is Percabeth falling in love? I hope you guys liked the songs too, I thought they fit the settings pretty well. I'm always open to song suggestions! I read all your reviews and I love hearing from you guys! I don't know when the next update is coming since I'm headed back to college soon (sigh, it's been such a nice break now I have to go back) but maybe I'll be able to get one more chapter written before I go…maybe. Love you guys!

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