How would a normal person react if he or she sees something a sight so beautiful that would usually make your heart melt? What if I tell that person that what I am seeing right at this moment is ten times better?

Let me explain.

It was the day after I first saw the horses and our relationship has grown stronger than it already was, making it so much harder for our friends- and our enemies- to separate us especially when they specifically just only needed one. Once, when Jason and Nico wanted to talk to Percy alone, I insisted on tagging along because someone might take advantage of my moment of weakness even if it's just for a few minutes. I know, I am overreacting but how am I supposed to keep him if so many people are trying to take him.

So, after breakfast, he told me that we were going swimming. Of course, I couldn't argue because I'm willing to take every single chance I get to see him half-naked even when I got order him to strip right in front of me at night. There was something about being in public that makes it intriguing.

"Where are we going?" I asked, taking his outstretched hand and running after him through the green.

"You'll find out soon. But we're going to swim there." The devious smile that was already on his face grew wider when he saw the look that was struggling to show itself to the world.

Okay, maybe he hasn't considered fully about my swimming capability for I wasn't as good as him. Maybe I wouldn't last as long as he would so he's going to end up dragging me towards the place because he couldn't stand my whining. I almost laughed at the thought, in both in embarrassment and absolute humor. If ever that does happens, I'm pretty sure he won't have any problem with it.

The more I think about it, the less it made sense. Where in the world are we to go that requires swimming so much? Does he plan to bring me to like Africa or something? No, that makes even lesser sense. Even with his talent, he couldn't dare swim to Africa. It was too unrealistic.

Soon afterwards, we reached the beach. I raised an eyebrow to his direction and he just chuckled lightly, the smile that lingered made him even more perfect than he already is. I bit my bottom lip to keep myself from drooling and to wake me up from my daydream. Thankfully, he didn't see that. "You ready?" he asked, the glint in his eyes never disappearing. It was mostly of excitement but I can't really pinpoint the other emotions. "Don't worry, it isn't far."

We were waist-deep in the water now and the morning breeze made my exposed skin feel colder. I took one look at him and he reassured me by just looking at me. I took his outstretched hand, taking a tentative step closer to him. "Let's go."

My heart skipped a beat at the sight. This was unlike any other thing I have seen before. It was honestly too beautiful for me to see, just like the person who showed me this place. And I choked on my words, unable to say anything at all. The only sounds I could make to assure him that I haven't died were my usual gasps and continuous blinking. Of course, this wasn't real. This was just a hallucination, something I was just seeing for myself. When I snap out of it and return to the world, we would be in a normal cave where the only magic- stronger than anything else, mind you- was the two of us together.

I pinched myself.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw the exact same thing. The brightly shining gems embedded on the arched, uneven walls. And behind me, I could hear the waves crashing lightly against the rock surface. And when I looked how far we were, I realized that it was no more than what seemed to be a kilometer away from the beach. I didn't know we swam so far in only ten minutes.

"What do you think?" he finally said, looking at me with the most hopeful eyes I have ever seen in my life. Seeing my reaction, he immediately mistook it for something else entirely. "Oh, I understand if you don't like it. I was just… thinking that maybe showing you this might have made you happier. We could always go back though." A flash of heartbroken sadness showed itself on his face and he looked down to the ground momentarily.

I placed a hand on his chest, right over his heart. "That's where you're wrong, Seaweed Brain." I told him, my lips finding his neck. "I love it. It's so beautiful."

He smiled a perfect smile, pulling me closer to him than he already was. And I sighed happily as I breathed in the scent of him, reminding myself that there was at least one person in my life who would never leave my side. It was a reassuring thought that made me want to stay in our now new happy place for what seemed to be longer than necessary.

We spent the rest of the morning on the cave ground, tangled in each other's arms and talking about the future and how much we look forward to spending it together. And sometimes, whenever I would get the chance, I would talk to him about starting a family. I knew it was a dream that was yet to come true and I knew that it was still a long way ahead but I found it very comfortable just letting go of all my dreams to him. After all, he was the only one who listens.

"Does anyone else know about this?" the thought just came to me and I was worried if he did, that this wasn't something we would share like the others.

Percy chuckled and stared at me with those bright green eyes. "You are the only person I brought here. And the only person I will bring here. I swear that to you."

Those words hit me harder than anything else, making tears of absolute joy escape my eyes. And I didn't care if I turned to this emotional fool ever since we started dating. He was the only guy who deserves my tears, deserves to be cried over. The best part about this is that the tears I usually shed for him is out of happiness. "I don't know what I did to deserve you but I do know that I will do everything just to keep you. You're my life, Percy, and I know it's cliché but I don't care. I love you more than anything else in this world. I love you more than architecture, or biology, or history. I love you."

The confession made him smile wider, his eyes turning glassy with tears that were yet to be shed. And I didn't mind that he was crying. It reassured me that this person in front of me still has that soft side to him. "I think it's the other way around." He whispered to me, his lips pressing against mine with all the emotion in the world. "You deserve so much more than me, Wise Girl. But I can be anyone you want me to be. I love you too much to let you go and the pain of it when you do leave me would lead me to suicide before the day would be over. Just tell me what you want and I'd give it to you."

I choked on the words, placing my hand on his cheek. "I want you. I want to be with you. I don't want you to be anyone else but you."

As I laid my head on Percy's lap, his fingers stroking my hair lightly out of complete instinct, I stared at the uneven ceiling. This place, this beautiful place, has drawn out the best in us and intensified it to something much more fitting to our relationship, giving us the chance to admit how we truly feel about each other, expounding more on our current knowledge.

"If I tell you that, after college, we could stay here and live here for the rest of our lives, how would you react?" He has this mischievous glint in his eyes that immediately got me swooning mentally. I love that smile on him.

It took me at least three to five minutes to fully understand the question, making him smirk at my rare obliviousness. "Are you serious?" I finally asked

"I do own the house, Annabeth. I can do whatever I want with it."

My face momentarily contorted to shock, changing almost instantly to pure and utter excitement. "Then we have so much to look forward to." I kissed him for effect, running my hand through his hair.

Thalia was waiting by the door once we returned. It was actually quite amusing how she just stared at our bruised lips without saying a word. Thankfully, she didn't even question where we were but focused more on why we weren't here any sooner. It was just that side of her that needed to protect me, even when I'm more than capable of taking care of myself. She just likes the feeling of being an older sister to not only Jason but to me as well. "We were worried about you."

"Sorry, Thals. Just got caught up in the moment." Percy flashed an innocent smile that I knew she didn't believe at all but let us enter the house.

All conversation stopped the moment we stepped foot on the living room floor, my closest friends staring at us as if we just came from another planet. But it was gone as abruptly as it came when Travis Stoll took everybody's attention by wolf whistling very loud, then laughter followed- in which we specifically joined- and their stern expressions softened as they welcomed us back from our three hour disappearance.

Just to keep us busy, we watched multiple movies that we know we're going to enjoy, ranging from comedy to horror. Sometimes, I would sneak in kisses without anyone noticing, surprising him when he finds my mouth connected to his. And I laughed at the look on his face when we pulled away, making my friends look at me with questioning eyes because the timing was bad. They must have thought that I was laughing at the movie but the scene wasn't even funny. In fact, it was so sad it was tear worthy. "What are you laughing at?" Piper asked, curious.

"It's nothing. I just remembered a joke Seaweed Brain told me a while ago. Right, Perce?"

He laughed softly and nodded, kissing the top of my head for effect.

When the ending credits rolled in, we all headed directly to the kitchen to get food in our stomachs. It was already about 5:45 and I barely ate lunch so Percy and I had the most reason to the fact that we practically inhaled whatever Katie cooked for us. In all honesty, it was actually a quite impressive meal considering the fact that she only made it in like… what, twenty minutes?

And we spent the rest of the day being who we are without the fear of being judge. And I never thought that I would ever be part of a family who loves me so much.

I truly am a very lucky person.

Okay, I am very sorry if it's shorter than the chapters i usually write but i don't think if i continue, it wouldn't make any more sense.

I'm very, very sorry for the late update. I was just focused on school and everything so I don't get to go often.

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