Percy's POV
I was driving past the glaring headlights, running my hair through my hair repeatedly. My eyes were looking around frantically. My knuckles were white due to the death grip I had on the steering wheel.
Annabeth…
Annabeth…
I kept repeating her name over and over again…as is it would make what was happening nothing but a bad dream.
When I finally reached the hospital, I rushed through the glass door, to the reception desk. The woman on the desk looked up inquiringly.
I stuttered, out if breath, "A-Annabeth Ch-Chase…Where is she?"
The nurse looked down for a minute, her eyes hovering over a document in her hands, and then back up at me. "Are you family?"
I shook my head, "U-Um, boyfriend?" It came out more like a question.
"I'm sorry…only family is allowed-" the nurse was cut off by Athena's voice, "He's with me, he can come."
I looked at the woman standing behind me. Her hand was on my shoulder. She gave me a little nod. I looked at the nurse, who looked nervous. "O-Ok, it's fine then…I think", she stuttered.
Athena walked in front of me. She looked just like Annabeth. I felt my eyes watering up.
I miss her. I miss her so much.
Athena finally came to a stop in front a white door.
"They aren't letting anyone go inside right now", she sighed, "We have to wait until after the operation".
I could not speak, my mouth was dry, so I just resorted to nodding. I looked at the seats behind us and Annabeth's dad was sleeping, he looked tired, and he was tightly clutching a picture of Annabeth and him together. I felt like crying at the spot.
"She's going to be fine, we have to believe that. You have to believe that."
This time I gave a little smile, though I didn't feel like smiling at all.
"But…just so we are clear, I still haven't fully accepted you", Athena looked at me, giving me an evil smile, "You have a lot to make up for after what you did."
That made me smile, a real one this time. I nodded again.
My eyes drifted back to the door.
Behind this door…
I really do have a lot to make up for.
Sometime during my thoughts, the doctor came out from inside. He gave a little smile. "she's going to be fine…We'll have to run a few tests and then it's time for the operation. The doctor went on describing what was wrong…but I couldn't hear anything else, I didn't want to. The only thing that was important to me at the moment was…
She is going to be fine.
We waited there for hours. The doctor had completed the test and the operation was about to start. The doctor told us to go home, since it would take a while. It would end in the morning and even after that, it would take a while for her to regain consciousness.
Athena and Mr. Chase chose to get some stuff from their home in the mean time. Athena insisted I go home too.
I didn't want to go.
I wanted to stay.
I wanted to wait for her.
For the girl I love.
Athena gave a nod and a tired smile. Mr. Chase and Athena walked out of the door hand in hand, it made me remember Annabeth again.
I hadn't slept in days, so it was no surprise that I was drowsy. I didn't want to sleep, but it slowly overtook me.
Athena's POV
This time, I came alone. Fredrick was back home, resting. He had been here longer I had. When I reached the door, I saw Percy sleeping on the chair opposite to it.
I felt sadness wash over me.
Maybe I am wrong. Maybe he isn't that bad of a boy after all.
I noticed he was shivering, so I took out a blanket I brought from home, and spread it out. That's when I noticed he had bags under his eyes.
My lips pursed…Maybe Annabeth should have let him explain.
My eyes drifted to the operation room on the farthest corner. I smiled. "get well soon, sweetie. We miss you" I glanced at Percy then back to the room, "All of us"
I sat next to Percy and went to sleep. I dreamt of all the great times Annabeth and I had together.
Annabeth, My love, My treasure.
Percy's POV
My eyes open to the glaring white of the hospital walls. My eyes drift to my right.
It's morning.
I rubbed my eyes and looked to the left, where Athena was sleeping with her purse as a support. She looked peaceful in her sleep, unlike the usual evil mother role she plays when I'm around.
As if she heard me, Athena stirs a little. Her eyes fly open and she jumps off her seat, "No, sweetie! Don't Touch the vase!" her voice echo's in the hospital.
The nurses turn around to look.
Everything is quiet for a few seconds, and then everyone is laughing, myself included. Athena looks around and her eyes bulge open as if realization dawned on her.
She snaps her head towards me and gives me a hard glare. I cover my mouth, coughing to cover up my laugh.
While Athena sits with her arms crossed like a little child, the nurses around us walk by giggling. By now, Mr. Chase had returned, and I filled him in with the… incident.
The chitter chatter is interrupted by the doctor that comes our way. He informs that the operation was completed and they would be bringing her back to the room. He puts a comforting hand on Mr. Chase' shoulder. Athena looks like she's about to cry, but composes herself. Mr. Chase pulls her into a hug.
After almost another half an hour, Athena and Mr. Chase are called.
I wait…
And wait…
When finally the door opens and Athena hold the door to let me in.
"I'll leave you two alone", she says giving Annabeth a glance and then walking out, shutting the door behind her. I walked to where Annabeth lay.
There she was.
She looked so lifeless. Her face was pale. So were her hands. A tube ran from her nose to a bottle next to the bed. Her eyes…they were shut. I wanted to see them, I wanted to see those beautiful grey eye. I sat on the chair that stood next to the bed and took hold of her hand. I was careful, because she the most important thing to me right now. And then it dawned on me, what I had done. I dreaded it, what she would say after she woke up. If I could, I would erase it. I felt tears pooling in my eyes. I promised not to cry. I promised I wouldn't after my brother. But I couldn't help it, the tears were freely falling now.
I grasped her hand harder, and started mumbling, "I'm sorry', "I'm sorry".
But I knew that wasn't enough. I leaned forward and touched her forehead with mine. I cupped her face, our noses were touching.
"I love you"
'I love you so much"
I stayed like that for a while, and then started to walk away, when I felt her hand move. My head snapped to her hand. She had gripped my hand now.
Annabeth's POV
Where am I? It's all black…
My head hurts…
What is this place?
My hand…it's warm…
This warmth…
I've felt it somewhere…
"I'm sorry". That voice…
"I'm so sorry…" I know that voice…
This warmth…
"I love you"…
I love you…. I love you…
Percy? Percy…Percy!
I'm screaming, why can't anyone hear me?
Percy!
I want to see Percy.
Percy's POV
Her hand, it moved. I was yelling, "She's moving!", "Her hand"
I was happy, so happy.
Until…she started shaking, no, she was wasn't shaking, it was something worse. The doctor and the nurse rushed in, Athena and Mr. Chase followed behind.
"She's going into Cardiac Arrest! I want everyone out! Now!"
All three of us were pushed out of the room and the door banged shut in our face.
I stood there, staring.