Sorry I haven't updated in a while guys. I don't have any excuses. But, I find it extremely difficult to write Percabeth because you get a lot of grief if they are out of character. So, I hope this is okay guys. I'm not brilliant at writing this couple. But, I promise that the next chapter will be better.
Percy and Annabeth:
Percy and Annabeth hadn't spoken in over a week. And, Percy honestly for the life of him couldn't work out what he had done wrong. And, not knowing was driving him crazy. Kind of like how Rachel being paired with Percy was driving Annabeth even more crazy. Everyone knew they didn't get on, and the whole camp could feel the tension at the dance, and was praying they would sort themselves out soon. Without causing a huge scene.
Percy had arrived at the dance, before Annabeth, having picked up Rachel on the way. He'd been a good date. But, obviously his heart belonged to Annabeth, and everyone knew that, even Rachel. And, the way Annabeth's hands formed fists when she saw the couple, proved that she felt the same way.
Percy watched as Annabeth danced with Will. She looked happy, and Percy prayed that it was only to make him jealous. Which it was. But, if you had been watching attentively you would have seen the hurt in her eyes, and the distance in Will's. Their arms were stiff, and their movements were jerky, which considering that Will was a Son of Apollo obviously meant they felt awkward.
Percy had long ago forgotten about Rachel. But she didn't seem to mind. Her mind appeared to be elsewhere, which wasn't uncommon for the oracle.
The couple continued to dance for what felt like hours, until Nyssa left the dance, and Will spontaneously left after her. This left a very confused Annabeth in his wake.
Deciding that she couldn't bear to watch Percy and Rachel, and without evening turning around, Annabeth left. It was clear the red-head's infatuation with her boyfriend hadn't subsided yet.
She made her way to the beach, and tagged her heels off, walking barefoot along the sand. She could hear Percy running to catch up with her, but she continued to ignore him.
The sun had long since set, and the moon and stars were the only things illuminating the beach. The water was touching Annabeth's toes, as it lapped the shore.
'Annabeth.' Percy said, leaving the word hanging in the air. 'I'm sorry.'
A few seconds passed, before Annabeth decided to answer.
'For what, Percy?' She sighed. 'Do you even know what you're apologising for?'
'I'm sorry for making you angry, Annabeth.' He confessed. 'Though, I don't know what I did. I'm sorry for upsetting you. I can't apologise for whatever I did, but I can apologise for hurting you.'
'Oh, Percy.' Annabeth smiled, turning to face him.
She stepped forward, and wrapped her arms around him. She buried her face in his chest, and his arms wrapped around her.
'I'm sorry for getting angry with you.' She mumbled. 'It wasn't fair for me to just fly off the handle at you. You didn't know what you'd done. It's not like you can read minds.'
'It's okay.' Percy reassured her, squeezing her tighter in his arms.
They stood like that for a while, just hugging each other and listening to the ocean.
'So, why did you 'fly off the handle?'' Percy asked, breaking the silence.
'It's stupid.' Annabeth sighed, trying to avoid the subject. 'It doesn't matter.'
'Wise girl…' Percy began.
'I just wanted us to move forward in this relationship. I wanted to move in together. But, I wasn't sure if you wanted to. But it's okay. I'm happy how we are now.' Annabeth explained.
'That's what you were worried about?' Percy smirked. 'That I didn't want to move in with you?'
'I didn't think you were ready.'
'But, I am.' Percy grinned.
'Really?' Annabeth asked, evidently pleased.
Percy nodded, and reached into his pocked. 'In fact..'
And with that, he pulled a key out of his pocket.
'What's that?' Annabeth asked, her voice almost a whisper.
'A key.' Percy shrugged.
'For what?' Annabeth asked, a little annoyed by his answer.
'A door.' He smirked, knowing it was angering her.
'Obviously.' Annabeth snapped.
'It's a door to an apartment, back in New York.' He smiled. 'The apartment I bought…for us.'
'Oh my god.' Annabeth breathed. 'You didn't.'
'I did.' Percy grinned in response.
With that Annabeth wrapped her arms back around him, and squeezed him tightly.
'I love you, you know that right?' He mumbled.
'Course I do.' Annabeth whispered. 'And, I love you too.'
'You look beautiful tonight.' Percy complimented her.
Annabeth was wearing a knee length grey dress that matched her eyes perfectly. Her earrings were two little owls that peeked out from underneath her curled hair. And her makeup was very natural.
'You look good too.' She smiled. 'Your tie really compliments your eyes.'
Percy was wearing black dress trousers, black leather shoes, and a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up with a sea green tie.
'But, it's a little out of shape.' Annabeth chuckled, straightening it out for him.
'Well, I was struggling on my own. And, I wasn't going to ask Rachel to help me.'
'That would have been your first mistake.' She laughed.
He grinned in response, and she swatted his arm playfully.
They fell into silence, still holding each other, swaying slightly.
Within a few minutes they were dancing to non-existent music. But, to be fair, the music from the dance could be heard when the wind was blowing the right way.
'Maybe we should go back to the dance.' Annabeth sighed. 'Selina spent a long time organising it,
and most of the couples have been a bit of a mess. I bet it's a ghost town up there.'
'Yeah, we'll go back. But for now, let's just stay here. Just me and you.'
'Sounds good.' Annabeth smiled, laying her head on his chest again.
So, the couple stayed on the beach. Discussing plans for their new apartment, laughing at each other's stupidity over the past week, and paddling their feet in the sea. After a while they disappeared into the water inside a huge air bubble. It was nice. Just the two of them.
So, which couple do you think are going to be next?
