Percy POV:
Annabeth smiled softly at me. I could still see the flecks of pain in her eyes but there was a new light in them now; a hopeful light. I could tell she was ready to move on after a year of hurting and wishing desperately that she could have her best friend back by her side. When Thalia had...left us, we were all distraught. But Annabeth had taken it the hardest. I didn't blame her. Thalia was with her from the start. She was the one who was always there to help her. When Luke died, Annabeth cried on Thalia's shoulder and Thalia on Annabeth's. They'd been through everything together and then Annabeth lost her, just like she lost Luke. It was too much for her. She broke down completely after that day and nothing and no one could console her. But I stuck by her and I vowed that I wouldn't give up on bringing her out of that tunnel of despair. And I succeeded. She was finally going to try to forget the past and celebrate the present and anticipate the future. I beamed at her and took her in my arms, running my fingers through her beautiful golden hair that shined like sunlight. To me, that hair was a representation of the golden heart she had on the inside. Annabeth meant the world to me and I would do anything to make her happy. To see that glowing smile on her face was enough to make my heart skip beats. She lights up my world like nobody else. She tilted her head up towards me and kissed me lightly. I returned it lovingly. I felt her smile against my lips and when we broke apart, tears were sliding down her face. But this time, they were tears of joy. She wiped them off with the back of her hand and stood up.
"Can you take me home, Seaweed Brain? I need to get cleaned up," she said.
"What's the magic word?" I replied, jokingly, knowing it would aggravate her.
"Please?" she answered.
My eyes widened in shock and I put my hand to her forehead, pretending to check her temperature.
"Did Annabeth Chase just say 'please'? I questioned in mock surprise.
She swatted my hand away and laughed playfully. I closed my eyes at the sound of it. It had been a while since I had heard that tinkling laughter, like wind chimes being blown by a passing breeze.
"Just take me home," Annabeth's voice broke me out of my reverie.
"Ok come on," I hopped off the bed and picked her up bridal style.
"Percy! Put me down!" she gasped in between giggles.
"Nope," I responded simply.
This was the most cheerful I've seen her in a year and I'm celebrating. And there's also the fact that I just want to annoy her. I grinned down at her and saw that she was looking at me. I ducked my head for a kiss but she turned her head.
"Nu-uh. Not until I get home and clean myself," she scolded.
"Well then it looks like you're gonna get home pretty quickly," I told her, smirking. We reached my car and I gently set her on the ground and opened the door for her. She got in but not before flicking me on my forehead. I pouted at her and she smirked. I got into the car and we drove off, heading for Annabeth's house. This day may have started off sorrowful but the dark clouds are definitely starting to lift to reveal a bright and wonderful sun.
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