Chapter 5
Percy's POV
I sighed as I walked out the office and got into my car. I drove my car to the bar where I told Hazel, Jason, Frank, Piper and Leo I would meet them.
I got there and walked inside. I saw them at our usual table. "Hey! Thought you would never get here!" Leo joked. "Haha." I added, sarcastically. They all smiled.
"I'm sorry guys but Annabeth sent me a message to please go to her apartment for something. I'll see you all on Monday." I said. They all smirked. "Okay. Try not to get too touchy lover boy." Piper said, smirking. I rolled my eyes and said for the hundredth time, "I don't like her."
"Lies!" Hazel said, as I walked away from them. They were right. I was falling for her but I wouldn't show it. She had a boyfriend. I drove home and went up to our apartments.
I put my things down in my place and got into my jeans and a comfy top. I went over to her place, knocking on the door. She answered it, smiling. "Come in." She said, gesturing to her lounge.
I went in and she showed me to a little picnic like setup by her couches. There was strawberrys with cream and chocolate, pizza and wine. I raised an eyebrow smiling but sat down with my back against the couch.
She sat next to me, my leg tingling where she rubbed against me, and she poured us each a glass of wine. "What are we celebrating?" I asked, chuckling. She smiled brightly. "My plans were approved for this big company! I got promoted!" She said, happily.
I smiled widely. "Wow Ann! That's amazing!" I exclaimed. I gave her a hug and we had some wine. "Say, how come you asked me to celebrate with you?" I asked, smiling.
"Because your my only friend here." She said, smiling. I smiled wider, knowing she cared for me. We ate the food and talked a bit. When we had nothing to do, I got an idea. "Ready for risk two?" I asked
She smiled at me. "Hell yes." She said, still excited. We got up and I showed her out her room and we went up the stairs. I opened the door to the roof and we walked into it. I smiled, leading her across the roof.
"This is beautiful." She said, looking at the stars. We lay down on the ground and stared up at the stars. I saw her shiver next to me and took my jacket off, putting it over her shoulders. "Thanks." She said, smiling.
We stayed there for a bit then got up again and walked near the side of the building. "Ready?" I asked. She looked nervously at the rails that would stop us from falling over the edge.
"Um?" She answered. "It's fine, I got you." I said, putting my arms over hers and slowly guiding her to the side. She locked her hands with mine, still a bit unsure. She felt slightly stiff against me but after a while she relaxed and leaned into me.
We looked out at the city, admiring the lights. Soon we both remembered our positions. I had my arms around hers and we had intertwined our fingers, her leaning her back against my chest. We cleared our throats, moving away from each other.
We went back downstairs. I walked to our doors nd we stopped. "Thanks." She said, giving me a smile. I gave her a hug. "Pleasure." I said. She kissed my cheek and we walked into our separate apartments. My cheek tingled again, making me feel 16 again.