Hey! I told you guys I'd update earlier! I hope you guys loved last chapter, you're going to love this one even more! It's super cute and filled with Percabeth feels! I have nothing more to say so…read away!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson series Rick Riordan does.

Annabeth's POV

Words can't describe how I'm feeling right now. It's still taking everything a while to sink in. Percy was here. Percy was standing in front of me!

"Wow." He had a handsome smile on his face.

"You look absolutely stunning!"

"I-I wasn't expecting you-Well technically I was, but then you called and…y-yeah." I stammered out.

Percy laughed at my awkwardness and I blushed. Not even a full minute into talking to him and I'm already blushing!

"We'll give you two some alone time…" Piper said as her and Thalia slipped past us. I blinked coming back to earth. I forgot that they were here.

"But what about our girls night?" I asked stupidly.

"Oh, we're having a girl's night!" Thalia grinned gesturing to her and Piper.

"While you and Percy go on your date! We'll be here a little later in case you guys want to-" Piper quickly placed a hand over her mouth and dragged Thalia out the doorway.

"Have fun!" She yelled as Thalia struggled to get her hand off of her.

We were left alone now and I didn't know what to say. I looked down at the flower in my hand and smiled.

"I'm really sorry about our phone call earlier I didn't mean to hurt your feelings or hang up on you! I just get really nervous around you and then I start blabbering and saying things I don't mean, and then my phone died in the middle of-"

"Wait. You get nervous around me?" I asked.

Percy looked at me sheepishly.

"Well yeah, it's…you!"

"I get nervous around you!" I said and he chuckled.

"I kind of knew that already!" He smiled and embarrassment covered me from head to toe.

"Oh…Am I that obvious?" Why am I such a goof!

"You're nervous around everyone Annabeth! Though you have started to warm up to me…you've even gotten mad at me a few times!"

I smiled shyly at him.

"Yeah. Sorry about that-"

"Don't apologize! I kind of, in a weird way, like it when you're a little mad at me!"

"Wow. Nice to know you enjoy my anger!" I laughed. Realizing what he said Percy's cheeks turned a bright red.

"No! I didn't mean it like that! I meant, I like it when you stand up for yourself! See this is what I mean when I say you make me nervous!"

"I can assure you that you have no reason to be nervous around me-"

I stopped talking as he lifted my hand to his chest. Underneath the soft white material that was his shirt, I felt the rapid thumping of his heart.

"Wow." I said amazed. It was going so fast and I don't think I've ever felt so wanted until now! He lowered my hand but continued to hold onto it.

"Let's get out of here!" He said and together we walked out his hand laced in mine. I felt like I was in some crazy dream!

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"Somewhere!" He replied chuckling.

We got to his car and when we got in, he turned and faced me. His green eyes stared into my grey ones and it felt like magic was in the air.

"I'm really glad you agreed to this date." He said sweetly and it was then that I saw the insecurity lying deep beneath his eyes.

"Why wouldn't I?"

Percy rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.

"I don't know. You're just so…amazing."

I smiled at his response and truthfully replied back

"So are you!"

He leaned over and gave me a soft peck on the cheek. My eyes widened as I looked at him shocked, when he retracted. My cheek tingled and he smiled at my expression.

I was still grinning when he started the ignition and that grin stayed on my face all the way till we reached the restaurant.

I gasped when it came into view. It was absolutely gorgeous! Bright light's shined all around the building, lighting up the streets and sky! The structure from the outside was complex, but designed perfectly! It was the most beautiful restaurant I had ever seen!

"I thought you'd like it!" Percy said taking me out of my thoughts.

"H-How did you even-"

"Courtesy of your new boss…I guess having a rich dad in your life can have a few perks!"

"I can't eve-You brough-Oh my god!" I finally squealed and Percy threw his head back laughing, a dazzling smile on his face.

"C'mon let's head in!" He said once we were parked. I eagerly got out of the car, not even waiting for Percy to open the door for me.

"Hurry up Percy! If the outsides this great, just imagine how great the inside will be!"

"I'm moving as fast as I can!" He laughed and I paused before walking back to him. I grabbed his hand and willed him to go faster.

"Where are you finding this supernatural strength?" He asked as we approached the place. I shrug my shoulders continuing to push him until we reached the front door.

"After you!" Percy said opening the door, doing a dramatic bow.

I rolled my eyes at his silliness, but couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Upon our arrival a man in a black uniform smiled at us. Percy gave his megawatt smile back, greeting him with a firm handshake.

"Right this way Mr. Jackson."

The man escorted us to a private table and looking around the restaurant my excitement turned into anxiousness.

This is a very expensive place, I realized.

Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling illuminating the place, as waiters walked back and forth between each neatly clothed table. The costumers sitting at the table seemed to know something I didn't because they were all wearing a black. The men wore black suits and all the women were black dressed to match.

I looked down at my all white sundress and felt like a complete idiot. I stuck out like a sore thumb. I turned my attention to Percy's attire and even he was wearing a black dress shirt!

Oh get ahold of yourself Annabeth, I internally scolded myself. Percy doesn't care how I'm dressed, he likes me for who I am!

We walked to a secluded table, separated from all the rest by a velvet rope. The waiter unhooked it for us and judging by the number of heads that turned towards us, I knew that not a lot of people had the 'privilege' of sitting at this table. My cheeks flamed at the amount of attention, while Percy smiled at me oblivious.

"Your waiter will be with you shortly!" The man said and I squeaked out a small 'thank you' before we were left alone. I quietly scanned the room and saw that some people were still looking at us, while others had retuned back to their meal.

"Percy this is…amazing!" I said honestly, despite my insecurities. His eyes were lit up like a Christmas tree as he let out a huge sigh of relief.

"I was hoping you'd like it! I've only been here a handful of times and when Thalia called me, I knew I had to make things up to you somehow-"

"Thalia called you?" I asked continuing to look at the décor astonished.

"Yeah. She called on the house phone and started blasting me for being such an idiot. She made me realize how stupid sounded on the phone with you and I wanted to make things right so…here we are!"

His cheeks were red and he purposely looked away from me. I moved closer to him, smelling his fragrance.

"Well you certainly know how to cheer a girl up!" I smiled, kissing his cheek like he did to me in the car.

I pulled back blushing, not feeling nearly as confident anymore by the look on his face. His eyes were wide and I didn't know if that was from shock or embarrassment.

An unpleasant silence settled over us and I was about to apologize when a voice snapped us out of our little dilemma.

"Good evening! My name is Charlotte and I will be your server today!" A feminine voice greeted and I turned my attention to the waitress.

She was an African American girl with beautifully clear coco brown skin. She had her hair in a short sophisticated bob and her dark eyes shined with politeness.

"Good evening!" I replied back shyly. She smiled at me and I gave her a strained one back.

"Huh…Oh, hello!" Percy said snapping out of whatever state he was in.

"May I start you off with drinks or are you ready to order?" She asked. I hadn't even looked at the menu since we'd arrived, but luckily Percy spoke.

"We'll just start with drinks, I'll have a Sprite. What would you like Annabeth?" He asked still not fully looking me in the eyes.

"I-I'll have the same."

She nodded her head before asking

"Made with the extra ingredient right, Mr. Jackson."

Percy chuckled slightly, nodding at her. I raised an eyebrow wanting to question him, but refrained still a little embarrassed from my previous actions. She left us alone and I picked up my menu, making sure to actually read it this time!

It was very thin, only a double sided sheet of paper that consisted of foods even I couldn't pronounce! I struggled for about thirty seconds, before finally deciding to ask him.

"What does this say?" I asked pointing to the words on the menu. I felt stupid for having to ask him, but I couldn't figure it out!

A smile appeared on his face as he leaned over to see what I was pointing at.

"That's Fricasse! That's a lamb stew and it's really good! It was the first thing I tried when I came here for the first time. You have good taste!"

"Thanks. What language is that?"

"Greek. It's a Greek restaurant, with a little French mixed in. I don't know why dad decided to mix the two but, I guess it kind of works!" He shrugs his shoulder and I noticed he hasn't even bothered to look at the menu.

"What are you going to get?"

"Macaroni and Cheese!"

I laughed thinking he was joking, but seeing his excited face I realized he was being serious.

"Wait. You're really going to order Mac and Cheese?"

"Yup and it's going to be delicious!"

I tried to hide my laughter, but couldn't.

"Is that even allowed?!" I giggled and he nodded his head vigorously.

"When you're the owner's son, everything's allowed! You should try it, it'll blow your mind!"

I shook my head at his antics, but he insisted.

"Please!" He pleaded making his eyes adorably large.

"I don't even like Mac and Cheese that much-"

"You'll love it, just give it a chance! For me Annabeth!"

I'd like to say it took a while and that I gave a good fight, but five seconds after he gave me the puppy dog eyes I caved. I couldn't resist him! He was too cute!

The waitress came back with the drinks and I almost choked on my own saliva, when she set them down. I honestly don't think I'll ever fully get used to his obsession with the color blue.

"Your special drinks!" She said as she gave us straws. I gave Percy a look and he gave me a sheepish but happy smile back. My heart fluttered.

"Are you ready to order?"

"Yes," Percy said wiggling his eyebrows at me when she wasn't looking. I tried to hold back my laughter as he told her

"We'll have two orders of Macaroni and Cheese!"

The waitress raised an eyebrow, but covered her shock.

"I'm sorry Mr. Jackson, but I'm not sure we serve that here!"

"Oh they serve it! Just ask the cook to make it and tell him Percy said hi!"

The lady looked at us confused as she walked back to the kitchen. When she left I shook my head at him. He winked in response taking a sip of his blue Sprite.

"Remember, you're the one who agreed to go out with me!" He reminded me.

"Yeah and I'm very happy I did…Just one question."

"What?" He asked. I suddenly became very shy and aware of our surroundings.

"Why d-did you-um…you know-"

"Ask you out?" He filled in teasingly. He laughed not knowing how curious I really was.

"Because…" He trailed off and I frowned.

"Because?"

"You're really gonna make me say it?" His face was turning a bright red and I nodded my head.

"Why did you ask me out?" I repeated and he sighed.

"I asked you out because I like you! Okay?" He breathed avoiding eye contact with me again.

Time seemed to stop as I stared at his red face wondering if he was telling the truth.

"Really?"

"Really." He nodded his head seriously. I blinked, my entire body feeling electrified with happiness.

"That's a-amazing! No, it's better than amazing, that's incredible! I didn't know yo-"

I was cut off when the waitress came back.

"So it turns out we do serve Macaroni and Cheese, and your meal will be out shorty. I apologize for the miscommunication!"

"It's fine." Percy assured her, but with a strained smile.

Time Skip

We were back in his car and driving to my dorm, after a delicious dinner and everything was supposed to be perfect. But it wasn't. Something was wrong.

Percy eyes seemed to have a dark gloom over them and he wasn't smiling as brightly anymore. I tried to figure out what was up with him, but every time I asked he lied and said he was okay.

"You never did tell me why you almost cancelled our date." I brought up trying to get some conversation going in the tense car.

Percy shrugged his shoulders, his eyes cloudy.

"Car issues."

"Oh. How'd you get it to work?"

"Dad." He answered vaguely and I tried to prevent the frustrating sigh that threatened to escape my lips. His whole attitude was confusing me and I was getting mixed signals. I scanned his face as his sad eyes remained on the road. We reached my campuses, but I didn't get out of the car.

"Percy, why are you acting like this, why are you upset?"

"I'm not upse-"

"Don't lie to me, I know somethings bothering you! So spill!"

"It's nothing Annabeth! I just-" He stopped abruptly and I waited for him to go on. When he remained silent I groaned banging my head on the dash board.

"If this is a trick to try and get me mad, it's not gonna work!"

I heard him chuckle and a small smile came to my face.

"It's not."

"Did I do something wrong?" I asked and he shook his head.

"No! But…" He trailed off and I picked my head up.

"But what? Was it something I said?"

I was beginning to get nervous and I was hastily trying to remember all the things I said tonight.

"No-Well it's what you didn't say."

I raised my eyebrows even more confused.

"What are you talking abo-"

"You didn't say it back." He admitted finally facing me. I was taken aback at how dark and sad his beautiful eyes were and I blinked to regain focus.

"Uh, didn't say what back?"

"That you…you know!" He was becoming frazzled and uncomfortable, but I didn't know why.

"Percy, I'm really not good at these guessing games-"

"That you liked me! I told you I liked you, but you didn't say it back!"

Silence settled over us as neither one of us knew what to do. I was too shocked to speak.

That's what he was upset about? Because he thought I didn't like him back?!

Percy looked away from me, staring at his palms. His eyes held disappointment and sadness and I couldn't believe I had caused that. Was it wrong to say I felt ecstatic because of it!

"Look, I'm not mad at you. I'm just disappointed cause I really like you and-"

My fit of laughter cut him off. I don't know where it came from, but once I started laughing I couldn't stop!

"I'm sorry!" I giggled. His face looked so sad and defeated, but I knew that would all change once I told him the truth. I reached out and grabbed his hand.

"Listen to me when I say this okay? I. Like. You."

Percy pulled away from me shaking his head.

"It's fine Annabeth you don't have to lie…"

"I'm not lying! I really like you! And I mean like, like you! I thought you knew that already! Why do you think I get so nervous around you?"

"Well I thought you might've liked me back, but when you didn't say it back tonight I just assumed…you weren't interested!" He explained his face red. I felt bad for laughing at his misery, but I just couldn't help myself. I burst out into another fit of giggles as he covered his face in embarrassment.

"You're laughing at me!"

"I am!" I agreed and he groaned.

"But…I'm gonna make it up to you, and this time I won't take no for an answer!"

"Oh god please don't cook for me!" He 'begged' and now it was my time to scowl.

"It doesn't involve me cooking…jerk." I muttered the last part, but he heard it anyway. He stuck his tongue out at me and I shoved his shoulder.

"I was going to invite you to come inside to watch Nemo, but I guess you don't want-"

He was out of the car before I got the chance to even finish my sentence. Running over to my side he opened my door and practically dragged me out the car. I purposely dragged my feet and he gave me a warning look.

"I'll throw you over my back again!" He threatened and I blushed at the memory.

"You wouldn't dare!"

Of course he did. He swept me right off my feet, picking me up as if I was nothing. I squealed for him to put me down, but he just continued to walk faster.

"I hate you." I said, glad he couldn't see my smile form this angle.

"Not true." He said and I could hear the smirk on his face.

"In fact, you actually like, like me!"

YAY! Another chapter down! The Percabeth date to be continued. Hope you guys loved this chapter as much as I did and I will see you guys soon! Don't forget to follow, fav and review! PERCABETH IS FANTABULOUS!

See ya!