A/N Here it is the anxiously awaited fifth chapter! I know I said I wouldn't be able to update until the weekend but I finished my homework early and I got such great feedback I felt I owed you guys this. FYI no this is NOT going to be Percy/Rachel. This is Percabeth all the way! This should make more sense when you read the chapter. Thanks again for all the reviews and PLEASE keep it up!
Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own PJO
PS This chapter occurs at the same time as the last chapter.
Percy's POV
Plop I landed on the floor with a thud. Oh no! I had fallen asleep on my bunk and Annabeth would be at the clearing in less than a half hour. I sprung up and dashed to the shower. I was clean and dressed in record time. I grabbed my picnic basket and dashed outside where I ran straight into Rachel.
"Whoa" she exclaimed, "why the big rush?"
"I accidently fell asleep and now I have 20 minutes to get Annabeth's anniversary surprise ready!" I cried.
"Okay relax. How about I help you." She replied.
"That would be awesome, you're the best Rachel."
We speed walked into the forest, carrying the basket between us. When we finally reached the clearing we got right to work. We spread out a blanket and then opened up the picnic basket. I had managed to put to together a dinner I need she would love. Grilled chicken, fruit salad, and corn on the cob served with fresh bread and sparkling apple cider. For dessert I was finally going to tell her I loved her. Oh, and chocolate covered strawberries.
We lit several candles and arranged them around the blanket. I tied a ribbon around the jewelry box containing the bracelet. I was finally ready.
"Thanks so much for your help Rachel".
"No problem she replied. She's going to love it. Have fun." She said.
"See you later."
As Rachel went to leave she tripped over a loose end of the blanket ans flew to the ground, taking me down with her.
'Whoa!" I exclaimed.
"Sorry!"
We were about to stand up when I heard a branch snapping on the ground. I looked to my left and almost screamed at what I saw. Annabeth, blinking back tears, looking absolutely, completely heartbroken.