AN: Thanks to Allen r and PJOWISEGIRLANDSEAWEEDBRAIN for reviewing. I wasn't going to update, but your reviews inspired me. Thanks. Please review. Btw if Annabeth's birthday IS mentioned in the book please say so .I'm sorry if the date is wrong.
Disclaimer: I do not own PJO.
During the next few days Annabeth and Percy had settled into a routine of sorts at the Chase family house. They ate breakfast together with Annabeth's parents and had lunch with her step brothers. Then they would wonder around the neighbourhood killing any monsters within a 7 block radius, just to make sure, but today Percy had something different in mind. It was the 16th of June, Annabeth's birthday and Percy was determined for it to be her best birthday ever. Percy had gotten up early and was currently in the yellow cabinet kitchen cooking bacon and eggs.
"Ouch." Percy cursed as the spitting oil off the bacon hit his finger. He grabbed the tongs and flipped the bacon and used the spatula to flip the eggs.
"Creak," Percy turned around glancing at the stairs. He began to panic slightly. What if it was Annabeth? He thought. After a few tense moments her step mother walked through the archway.
"Good morning Percy," She greeted him. Percy looked up in relief and grinned at the women.
"Morning Mrs Chase." He said. She laughed and gestured towards the bacon and eggs that Percy was sliding onto a blue plate.
"What's that for?" She asked. Percy stared at her in disbelief.
"It's for Annabeth. Today's her birthday." He said explained cautiously. Mrs Chase paled slightly.
"It is?" She said softly and Percy could feel the small stings of anger at her for forgetting Annabeth's birthday take hold. Percy nodded. "Oh."
"Did you forget?" He asked. Mrs Chase nodded. Percy thought it over silently. He didn't want Annabeth to know that her step mother had forgotten her birthday. It might make their, already strained relationship worse. He sighed and grabbing the plates walked over to the table where Mrs Chase was sitting. He lowered his voice.
"I was going to take Annabeth to the lake around her. You could get her something while we are out." He suggested. Mrs Chase's face brightened and she smiled in relief.
"Thank you Percy." She said. Percy shrugged, smiled at her and left the room. He walked up the stairs and knocked on Annabeth's door.
"Come in," She called. Percy balanced the tray on his right arm and opened the door with his left. He grinned at Annabeth and she smiled back at him. She was lying in bed wearing her favourite grey singlet and owl pyjama shorts. She moved over to the right side of the bed and raised her eyebrows expectantly.
"Happy birthday Wise girl." He said setting the food and cutlery down on her lap. He sat beside her and rested against the headboard. Her room had a drawing table and a wardrobe on the left wall, with her grey bed spread, bed against the right wall. The wall on which Percy had a window; Annabeth had a huge, floor to ceiling bookshelf, which was crammed with books. What little of the walls Percy could see were a light grey and the floor was a creamy colour. The room screamed Annabeth and Percy could see her at the drawing table, sketching the temples and buildings for Mount Olympus. Annabeth's elbow nudged his stomach as she cut the bacon. Percy watched her as she ate in silence. They were just enjoying being together, alone. She dipped her bacon in the runny egg yolk and Percy wrinkled his nose. Annabeth noticed and frowned.
"What?" She asked. Percy shook his head in disgust.
"I can't believe you dip your bacon in egg yolk." He said. Annabeth laughed then cut off another piece, dipped it dramatically and put it slowly in her mouth, all the while keeping eye contact with Percy. She chewed slowly and he pretended to gag. She swallowed and laughed at him. He bumped his shoulder against hers. After she had finished eating, she looked over at him and stared into his eyes.
"Thank you Percy." She whispered seriously. Percy grinned and leaned over to kiss her. She twisted her torso and their lips met. Careful of the plates on her lap Annabeth leaned towards him and twisted her hands in his hair. Percy put his hands on her waist and pulled her closer. The door opened, but they didn't notice until someone cleared their throat awkwardly. The couple parted and blushed. It was her step brothers, Bobby and Mathew.
"Happy birthday Annabeth," They shouted running over to the bed. They were grinning like crazy and Annabeth laughed. She reached over Percy and hugged them both.
"Thanks Bobby, Mathew." She said. The twins exchanged looks and Matthew pulled a small package out from behind his back.
"This is for you Annie-Beth," Bobby said. Annabeth grinned and grabbed the package. She tore open the wrapping and gasped. A small owl pendant hung off and a hand woven necklace that was 3 different shades of grey.
"It's beautiful." She said hugging them again. Her step brother smiled at her and turned for the door.
"We'll leave you two alone." Bobby said emphasising the alone as he and his brother left the room. Annabeth blushed and looked down at the necklace. Annabeth pushed Percy lightly, but hard enough to make him fall out of the bed.
"What was that for?" He asked. She smiled down at him and swung her legs over the side of the bed.
"I have to get up and get ready. I'll meet you out in the hall." She said placing her plates from her breakfast near him. He nodded and grabbed them. Standing up he pulled her into a hug.
"I'll meet you out in the hall." He agreed. He kissed her cheek and left the room. Annabeth stared after him smiling. She felt like this was going to be the best birthday ever.
