A/N: Hey guys! I'm back, just in time for the holidays! This one is also a bit longer so hope you like it!

Oh I-I-I don't want a lot for Christmas

Mariah Carey's rich voice filled the small room, sending shivers up Percy's spine. He had always secretly loved this song, and hearing it now affected him more than ever.

He grabbed the hot chocolate from the counter and made his way to the couch.

There is just one thing I need

He felt a tug at his heart at the words and tried to quell the feeling. It was Christmas Eve, he didn't need to be thinking like this now.

I don't care about the presents, underneath the Christmas tree

He sighed and looked over to the brightly lit tree and the plethora of gifts scattered underneath. Tomorrow they would all be opened, all except for one.

I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know

He smiled sadly, if only, if only she knew.

Make my wish come true

He gazed out the window at the stars and made a wish for the first time in years.

All I want for Christmas, is you

-FLASHBACK-

Percy loved the holiday season, from the pretty lights to the seasonal drinks, he enjoyed every moment.

It had started, as most exciting winter stories do, with an ugly Christmas sweater competition. And that year, Percy knew he had it down. He was Ready To Win.

"That is actually giving me a headache," Jason said, leaning away from him with a disgusted expression.

"Dude, you need a seizure warning on that thing," Leo agreed.

Even Hazel, who was the sweetest of the bunch, had been unable to say something nice. "It's atrocious."

"Thank you," he responded proudly. "I'm so going to win."

And then just before the judging began, she had walked in and somehow outdone the monstrosity that was Percy's sweater.

It was emblazoned: Santa's favorite singer, Elf-is Presley and featured a slightly obscene elf/Elvis holding a mic in front of Santa.

He was going to lose to a freaking dad joke.

He scrunched his face up, this was not the end.

-.-.-.-

He got to know her in passing throughout the following year, his college wasn't that big anyway and she seemed to be ever-present. Her name was Annabeth, she was a year younger than him, and she was so going to lose the next ugly sweater competition.

Percy thought he had the upper hand this time when he walked in with his "Santa Claws" sweater, featuring actual protruding claws from the cat. Not only was it a pun but it had a tasteful amount of Christmas sweater ugly from things protruding. Then she was back with a Drink up Grinches sweater featuring actual mini red solo cups and won.

He actually glared at her this time. Then he pointed said glare at the judges, who were definitely biased. When he looked back at her though, she was raising her eyebrow.

Well, he might have been caught. But she had to have known what she was doing. He watched her walk up to him with an expectant face.

"What?" he asked, somewhat defensively when she approached.

"I should ask you that, why were you glaring at me?" she questioned.

"Because you totally took my glory, just like last year. I was going to win!" So he might have sounded a bit whiny there but come on, he had worked hard on this one.

"Win? You mean the ugly sweater competition?"

He stared at her, was she actually being serious.

"Um, yes," he replied pointedly. "This is the second time you have stole it away from me."

She grinned innocently. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

He narrowed his eyes and felt a smile tug at his face. "Oh, you are so on."

She laughed, and he felt a flutter in his stomach. "Alright, good luck Percy."

She walked away with a wink, leaving him flabbergasted. How did she know his name?

-.-.-.-

All it took was another social gathering and a vague connection through a friend's classmate to meet and talk to her again. Needless to say, they somewhat hit it off.

You're so going down

Percy scoffed at the text and adjusted his sweater. No way was she going to win this time.

Hell no, I am definitely going to win

Her reply came quickly:

That's what you thought the past two years

He frowned at the words.

Shut up

But when he walked into the room to see her already there he almost died of laughter. She was sporting the same sweater that read Jingle My Bells as him. The only difference was that the bells were lower on his and higher on hers.

"Oh my god." She stared at him incredulously before bursting into laughter herself.

They both won that year. And Percy started the round of flirtations that would lead to their eventual relationship by saying, "ya know, I wouldn't mind jingling your bells." (She may have shoved him after that comment with a blush on her cheeks)

-END FLASHBACK-

I won't ask for much this Christmas, I won't even wish for snow

The notes jarred Percy from his flashback bringing him back into reality. The grin that had made its way on his face now softened as he heard the lyrics.

I just want to keep on waiting, underneath the mistletoe

His smile turned sad at the bittersweet memory. They had been fighting at the time, well not really fighting but things weren't that great.

-FLASHBACK-

It was the first time Percy had heard of this plan, the plan that involved Annabeth leaving for a year to be a part of the Army.

"What? Since when was this a thing?" he asked, bewildered.

"Since always," she replied.

"And how come you never told me of this plan?" he was a bit hurt and a bit angry at this point and it wasn't a good combination.

"Well I didn't realize I had to tell you everything," she retorted back, getting angry herself.

"Annabeth, I'm your boyfriend! I figured you'd tell me about a major career decision!" he had half-yelled.

She looked away at that one. "I wasn't sure how you'd take it."

He quieted a bit at the words. "It would have been fine, we could have talked about it-"

"What's there to talk about?" she fired back. "I'm not changing my decision, and you don't seem to be taking it well."

"You're telling me about this a month before you leave! For a whole year! You expect me to be happy about it?" he accused.

It was their first big fight, and it left a sour taste in his mouth.

-.-.-.-

Their friends had picked up on said argument and decided to step in. Leo all but pushed Percy to the doorway where Annabeth was standing and proceeded to yell at them to kiss.

Their confusion was answered by a look upward where the mistletoe hung. Knowing they weren't getting out of it, they leaned in. It was sweet and apologetic, and when they parted the first word was sorry.

"I'm sorry I got mad, I just don't want to lose you," Percy whispered.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier, and you're never going to lose me," she whispered back.

They kissed again, oblivious to the uproar among their friends.

-END FLASHBACK-

'Cause I just want you here tonight, holding on to me so tight

It's really all he wanted. For her to be here now, with him. The place wasn't the same without her, it lacked a warmth only she could bring.

What more can I do

Nothing, he could do nothing, that was the worst. She was off in god knows where, fighting for the country. She was doing her job. And he didn't want to take her away from it, but he wished it didn't take her away from him so often.

Oh, Baby all I want for Christmas is you

It was the first time since they had met that they would not be spending Christmas together. He missed her terribly.

He took a moment to get himself together, he wasn't going to cry, not on Christmas Eve.

-And the sound of children's laughter fills the air

This time he smiled at the words, remembering how excited his son had been when he left out the milk and cookies for Santa.

His son was the best gift he could ask for. And even though the pregnancy wasn't planned, Annabeth had been delighted. Stressed, but happy. She got a pregnancy leave which had been amazing for Percy because it meant she was with him and safe and he could fret over her all he wanted.

-FLASHBACK-

"Percy I'm pregnant, not dying. I can walk you know," Annabeth pointed out with amusement as he carried her through the door.

"Well sucks because you're stuck with me for like a year. So deal with it." He kissed her cheek and set her down on the couch.

"Are you suggesting that you will be catering to my every whim?" she teased back.

"I'm admitting it."

"In that case, you can start by fanning me with a large leaf and feeding me grapes."

"Okay." And with that he got up and left.

Annabeth's eyes widened, "Wait no Percy! That was a joke!"

-.-.-.-

"Percy I'm dying!" Annabeth screamed as she was transported to the hospital bed.

"Hold on there, you'll be okay," he tried to soothe.

She glared at him, "YOU THINK THIS IS OKAY!"

So the giving birth part had been stressful. But when he held his newborn son in his arms his eyes had watered because it was amazing, and he was a father.

"He's beautiful," she had whispered, taking the baby from him.

Percy had just nodded, because she was right.

-END FLASHBACK-

I don't want a lot for Christmas

He sighed softly, still remembering the birth of his son. His son was three now and deserved to see his mom for Christmas too. Unfortunately, this year it just couldn't happen.

This is all I'm asking for

He took a long sip and closed his eyes. He could hope. He could wish. He smirked slightly at the thought of Santa, delivering presents and giving Annabeth a ride home.

I just want to see my baby

He imagined her face, her bright smile that lit up the room. Her sparkling eyes, like the lights on the tree. She wasn't just beautiful, she was a goddess.

Standing right outside my door

The clock struck midnight and Percy slowly fell asleep on the couch to the light of the tree and a full plate of cookies.

-.-.-.-

The first thing Percy sub-consciously noticed was the warmth.

The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was a plate full of crumbs and an empty glass of milk.

The first thing his mind registered was confusion.

The first thing he actually noticed was the lock of blonde hair and a human cuddled up beside him.

That woke him up pretty quick.

No way could this be real, no way could this actually be happening. He slowly moved so that he could fully wrap his arms around his girlfriend.

"Annabeth?" he whispered in wonder, brushing aside a strand of her hair to reveal her face.

She seemed to wake at the movement and he watched as she slowly opened her eyes.

"Percy." She spoke softly, and that was all he needed to pull her into a slow kiss.

"God I missed you."

"I missed you too."

-.-.-.-

"Daddy! Where are you? Did Santa come?" he heard their son yell across the house.

"In the living room! Why don't you come see for yourself?" Percy yelled back.

The high pitched screech of "MOMMY!" was the best reaction he would ever get.

After all the gifts had been opened and they had a moment to themselves, Percy reached towards the back of the tree to pull put one last gift in the form of a black box.

"Percy, I've got a gift for you," he heard Annabeth say.

"You being here is a gift enough," he replied.

She smiled warmly back. "How about me being back for good?"

His mouth dropped open. "No way!"

She laughed as he pulled her into a hug. "Yes way."

He pulled her in for a kiss, god he would never get tired of doing that.

"Well good," he replied. "Cause you have a lot of work ahead of you."

"What do you mean?" she asked.

He held out the black box. "Well I assume you're going to want to plan the wedding."

He opened it to reveal the ring. "If you say yes, of course," he amended.

"Percy-I-of course! Yes!"

And when their son marched back into the living room, new toy stereo in hand, he smiled at the song choice.

All I want for Christmas, is you

A/N: So what did you think? Did you like it? No life messages in this one really, just a fluffy Christmas oneshot for the winter season based around one of my favorite Christmas songs. Also wanted to give Annabeth a different kind of career option but honestly shoutout to anyone in the military because that's a tough job and we appreciate you! But yeah, I don't celebrate Christmas but I do enjoy the festivities so hope even those of you who don't celebrate liked the fic!

And here's wishing all of you a happy holiday season and a very happy new year!

Please Review! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one!

And as always, thanks for reading!

See you in 2019! :)