Inspired by Percabeth lover's review. If you couldn't tell by the name of the reviewer and the title, this is a Percabeth one-shot. It's also Christmas-based!
"Ironically, the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originated in ancient Greece marriage ceremonies because the plant was associated with fertility and good luck. It was thought that it would ward off evil spirits if hung above doorways."
"That's really...interesting, Annabeth, but that still doesn't explain why you're wearing that," Percy replied. He loved his girlfriend, he really did, but she wasn't the type of girl to wear a crown made of mistletoe as well as a wreath-like necklace.
When the son of Poseidon asked her about it, Annabeth went on to explain the historical significance behind the plant, completely dodging the question.
Percy, while confused, let an amused smirk grace his face as a blush spread across Annabeth's face. She muttered something, but it was too quiet to hear.
"Could you repeat that? I didn't catch that?"
"Piperdaredmetowearitfor24hours." Annabeth ducked her head. It took a sentence but then Percy understood what she said. Of course, he had to have fun with her.
"One more time, please?" Percy asked as he tried to look as innocent as possible. Annabeth shut her eyes tightly and her blush deepened.
"Piper dared me to wear it for 24 hours!" Annabeth shouted, making her boyfriend burst out laughing. She groaned in annoyance. She'd made a bet with Piper while they were playing cards. Whoever lost got to dare the other.
Said dare would last four 24 hours. Right before she was about to win, Piper made a quick comeback. Which is how Annabeth ended up wearing a ton of mistletoe. She really didn't want to admit the real reason, especially not to Percy.
But that barnacle-brained boy just had to know.
The green-eyed boy smiled and pulled Annabeth into a loving embrace as he kissed her forehead. "I think it's cute."
"You missed," Annabeth couldn't help but smile back at the boy she loved so much. He had a way of making all those around him as happy as he was. Percy chuckled before leaning in, his lips meeting hers.
"You don't have to use mistletoe as an excuse for me to kiss you. But I don't mind if you do."
AN: Little short but it's still an update. Since it's the day after Christmas, I figured I'd post this. Merry Christmas! Or whichever holiday you celebrate in winter. Unless you don't celebrate a holiday in winter. Then you don't have to read this chapter. Speaking of which, two more chapters to go!
Kitkat Out!