NOT AT HOME

He was at the airport. And he was absolutely terrified.

Percy never had it well with planes. It's not just his father's accident, but the turbulence made him feel sick. Whenever the flight descended, he felt an enormous amount of pressure in his ears.

This time it was different. He was going to Hawaii with Annabeth. He knew that she wanted to, and being the loyal friend he is, he decided not to disappoint her. She tried talking to him before, to make sure that this is really what he wanted, but he just told her that it'll be fine. Of course she didn't buy it, but Percy insisted. He played the right cards.

They already checked their bags in and were in the waiting area. Percy's nerves rose the moment he stepped in the building, but he assured his girlfriend he was holding up. As he got closer and closer to boarding, he started sweating, and being ADHD really didn't help him either. He couldn't sit still or even stand in line for more than a few seconds.

"You're not flying like this" Annabeth said to him. There was slight disappointment in her voice. She's been waiting for this trip for a while, but her boyfriend's well being was her first priority.

"I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm okay, I'm okay" he repeated to himself, but loud enough for Annabeth to hear.

"I'm not letting you go like this" she said, stepping in front of her boyfriend and gripping his shoulders.

"I'll be fine" he rushed out and escaped his girlfriend's hold. Why do you have to be so stubborn? Annabeth thought to herself.

"All passengers on flight A906 to Hawaii please make your way to Terminal 23 to prepare for boarding"

"That's our call" Annabeth said and stood up from the chair she was sitting in next to Percy. She took his hand and gave it a squeeze as they made their way to the terminal "It's going to be fine" she said. If she couldn't get Percy to turn back, then the best she could do is support him. The closer they got to the plane, the colder Percy's hand got. His face was getting a little pale and he started sweating. Annabeth knew better then to question him, because she knew he won't turn back and thought it might even make him mad, which would make this a lot worse. She gave his hand another squeeze before looping his arm with hers and leaning on his side. They gave their tickets to the flight attendant before walking in the big sleeve, which is when Percy's hands started shaking. Annabeth pulled him to the side and kissed his lips.

"What was that for?" Percy asked

"I love you" she said.

"I love you too" he replied. His hands seemed to relax at their small exchange as they returned to making their way to the plane. Annabeth was leading, searching swiftly through the aisles until she found their pair of seats next to the windows. They loaded their bags to the overhead compartment and sat down, holding hands. Annabeth made sure to never let go. She kissed Percy's knuckles and cheeks often to try and ease him down.

"You seem very loving today" Percy pointed out, his skin gaining some of its color back.

"What, I can't love my boyfriend more today?" she asked and gave Percy a light kiss on the lips.

"I won't object" he replied and kissed her again.

"I love you so much" Annabeth said again.

"I love you so much too" Percy said and Annabeth laughed before slapping his arm playfully.

"Good evening passengers, this is your captain speaking and I would like to welcome you to flight A906 to Hawaii, please buckle up as we prepare for takeoff" The captain said as Percy's face paled again.

"I'm here, Percy" she said, "We're going to be fine. I promise". She looped her arm through Percy's, hugged it to her, and laid her head on his shoulder. As the plane separated from its sleeve, Percy started feeling trapped. He wasn't usually claustrophobic, which made him even more terrified. It felt as if the walls were closing in on him. When the plane started moving he gripped the armrest, and added pressure as the plane added speed. The only thing keeping him sane was the beautiful girl next to him. She put her hand on the back of his and Percy's grip softened. She laced her fingers with his and kissed his cheek, hugging around his back with her free arm.

The plane was on the runway now. Percy was looking out the window nonstop until Annabeth closed it.

"Just don't look outside and try to sleep. It'll be over soon" she said and gave his cheek another soft kiss. Percy, against all odds, fell asleep against the window. Annabeth let go of his arm and pulled out a book to read. She was deep in thought for around two hours until she felt Percy shift beside her. She put her book away when she saw his face, eyebrows crunched together and eyes shut tight. She gave his shoulder a light squeeze.

"Wake up, Percy" she whispered in his ear, "Its Annabeth, it's okay. You can wake up. It's just a dream. Whatever you're seeing, it-"

"No!" Percy shot up in an instant, face pale and hands shaking, tangled in his hair. Annabeth lifted the armrest separating between them, ignoring the groans and yells coming from the other passengers, and hugged Percy, kissing his temple.

"Not again…please, not again…please not her" Percy mumbled to himself. Not her, Annabeth wondered. Was I in the dream? Was I the one Percy saw die?

"Percy, nothing happened"

"She can't die" he mumbled again.

"Percy, I'm okay"

"It's my fault-"

"-It's not your fault-"

"-I didn't protect her-"

"-Percy, stop-"

"-I failed-"

"Percy, stop!" Annabeth yelled, drawing all the attention to her. She didn't mean to. She didn't want to, but she knew she had to. She grabbed his shoulders and chest, helping her boyfriend sit up and turned his face towards her.

"Percy, nothing happened to me" Annabeth said in a whisper so only he could hear. "You didn't fail anyone, especially not me. I think it's incredibly brave to put your fear aside just for me. I love you" she finished and kissed him. "Let's go get you some water" she said and stood up, Percy following closely. They walked down the aisle together, Percy hugging Annabeth tightly from behind her. They ignored the stares together. Together, just like they always do everything, and with their promises now exchanged, they were going to do everything together for the rest of their lives.

"Excuse me?" Annabeth asked one of the flight attendants in the back of the plane, "Can I get water for him, please?" she pointed to Percy.

"Of course" the attendant said and poured a glass of water for Percy. She handed it to Annabeth and checked Percy over, "Is he okay?"

"Yeah, he's fine" Annabeth lied, "Thank you" she waved and led Percy back to their seats. He sat down and finished the water slowly.

"I'm sorry" he apologized after putting his cup down.

"Don't be, it's fine" Annabeth said and sighed, "I should be the one apologizing. I felt like I pushed you to do this. I'm sorry."

"You didn't push me, Annabeth" Percy said and faced her, "I pushed myself too hard, I-" Annabeth shut him up by sealing his lips with hers. She pulled Percy's head to her chest and helped him lay down, pulling some blankets over him.

"Just sleep. I love you"

"I love you too" Percy said before slipping to a deep slumber.

A/N: Yes, I haven't updated in a while. Yes, i'm a terrible person, and yes, you can kill me if you wish. If you've been patient, thank you. It means a lot

Please check out my new story, 'The Road', which is what i'll be spending most of my time writing as of now. I've been planning on uploading this sooner but I had some writer's block that I had to sort out, but anyways, it's here even though it isn't very long.

Thank you all so much for all the support. I love you guys!