Percy

Percy walked Annabeth to their room after they dropped off Lucy with Thalia.

"Dad was mad when I told him what Athena was doing." Percy said, breaking the silence. And what Percy said was true, Poseidon hated that Athena didn't listen to him.

"I know; I couldn't stop her." Annabeth said. 'Well, Dad is probably mad at Athena, like old times.' Percy thought as he opened the doors to their room. Annabeth went inside with her head bowed.

'Man, I've got to cheer her up.' Percy decided.

"Annabeth." Percy called.

"What?" Annabeth asked. Percy pulled her close to him and wrapped his arms around her thin waist.

"What can I do to cheer you up?" Percy asked. Annabeth put her head on his chest and said,

"I don't think even you could cheer me up."

"We don't know unless you tell me why you're upset." Percy said.

"I don't want to fight the war. We've been through so much already. We have a daughter, Percy. I can't leave her here without anyone to protect her. I can't lose you, I can't. I'd be dead without you." Annabeth whispered, tears falling from her eyes. Percy held her tighter. He wiped her tears away and said,

"I'm sorry, I can't stop the war. But I can do this. I'll protect you during the war and I promise that we will win and get back to Lucy."

"How can you protect me?" Annabeth asked.

"Well, I'll keep you close to me and we'll fight the monsters that way." Percy said.

"We can't fight that way if you planned to hold me this close to yourself." Annabeth whispered, laughing.

"Okay, back to back. The point is, I'm going to protect you until my last breathe. I promise." Percy said. Annabeth smiled.

"Besides, I need someone to tell me what to do and protect my Achilles spot." Percy added. Annabeth slapped his arm, but she had a smile on her face. 'Success.' Percy thought. Annabeth placed her hand on the said spot. At first, Percy felt a tingle from her touch but it stopped and turned to warmth. It made him more connected to her. Annabeth was his one and only anchor to his mortal life. Without her, Percy would die, mentally and physically. Without his anchor, Percy would die and be in the dreaded Underworld.

"I love you." Annabeth whispered.

"I love you too." Percy whispered and kissed her. They lost their balance and fell on the bed. Annabeth cracked up and Percy smiled that she was laughing again. Annabeth finally calmed down and flipped them over so she was on top and Percy was on the bottom. Annabeth placed her head on Percy shoulder.

"Are you tired?" Percy asked.

"Training with Clarisse does that to you." Annabeth mumbled. Percy put his arm under her knees as he sat up. Percy stood, with Annabeth in his arms and placed her on their bed. He put her under the covers and kissed her forehead.

"Get some sleep." Percy muttered and headed for the door.

"Wait." Annabeth called. Percy turned around to find Annabeth pouting.

"Don't leave, just stay and take a nap with me." Annabeth begged. Percy smiled and turned on his heels, going over to the bed. She moved over so Percy could get in. He placed her on top of himself and pulled the covers on them. Annabeth placed her head on his shoulder and gripped his right hand in her left hand. Percy wrapped his right arm around her petite waist. 'Gods, I love her. Should I do it now? It's now or never.' Percy decided.

"Annabeth." Percy said.

"What?" Annabeth asked. Percy took a deep breath and said,

"Marry me." Annabeth's eyes shot opened and she stared at him. Percy got worried, she still hadn't answered him. Annabeth's lips trembled and she finally spoke,

"We're so young."

"We're old in demi-god years. We already have a daughter, Annabeth. I can't be with anyone else but you. I love you. You're my world, Annabeth. Please, marry me." Percy said. Annabeth let tears escape her eyes. And then, she crushed her lips onto his. 'So, is that a yes?' Percy wondered when they broke apart after two minutes of kissing.

"Yes. I love you." Annabeth whispered, more tears falling down her cheeks. Percy cupped her cheek and wiped the tears away from her beautiful gray eyes.

"I love you, too. Want the ring?" Percy asked. Annabeth nodded. He smiled and pulled the ring out of his back pocket. Aphrodite pestered her husband into making it and then giving it to Percy. Percy has had it for two weeks. The band was platinum and there was a huge diamond, surround by little emeralds. Annabeth gasped as Percy pushed the ring on her left ring finger.

"It's beautiful." Annabeth whispered.

"Like you." Percy mumbled as he kissed her.

"Percy, we have to wait." Annabeth said after a few minutes.

"You mean until the war is over?" Percy guessed. She nodded.

"Whenever you what, Annabeth. I'll wait, though that is heart breaking news." Percy said.

Annabeth let out a little laugh. She was really tired.

"Get some sleep." Percy said.

"Ok, I love you Percy." Annabeth whispered.

"I love you too, Annabeth Jackson." Percy whispered back. Annabeth smiled and kissed him one more time before returning to her position before. 'She said yes.' Percy thought as he held his fiancé as she slept.