HEY LOVELIES! I know it took a while, but chapter 15 is finally here.

I don't know why, but I struggled with this chapter. So, it might be a little rough. But no worries, it is somewhat of a filler chapter, at least I think so...

Disclaimer: I only own the plot. Mr. Riordan owns the rest : /

Anyways, hope you guys enjoy it!

Chapter 15

Annabeth

Ugh, finals. These past few weeks all we have been doing in class is studying for finals. I have to take two AP tests and all the studying I was doing was stressing me the heck out. June couldn't come fast enough for me to get over these stupid tests. I was just ready for summer to come so I could be with Percy and do what I have always wanted, spread my wings on this earth and soar.

I sighed coming out of my AP government class, making my way to my locker. I didn't even feel like going to lunch, studying was a major necessity at this moment. As I was rounding the corner I came to a stop at what I saw before my eyes.

Rachel freakin' Dare. That girl got on my damn nerves every time I saw her near Percy. She thought she was good at hiding it, but I know she has a crush on my boyfriend. At the moment, she was smiling at him as he grabbed his books out of his locker. She was practically touching him with how close she was to him, and those googly eyes she was sending his way. Ugh, disgusting. I saw red.

I stomped my way towards them letting them know I was here.

"Hey baby," I never really call Percy a pet name, but, I needed to mark my territory in this case.

Rachel, glanced quickly my way and her eyes grew a little wide at seeing me. That's right, he's mine. She stepped away a bit. Percy, on the other hand, glanced at me and smiled so wide, his teeth were jumping out at me, greeting me with individual waves. Weird. Oh man, how I love this sweet dorky boy.

"Hey, love. I was just about to go and get you," he greeted me kissing my cheek. I smiled at him and turned to face Rachel.

"Hey Rachel," I greeted, mouth slightly tense. I didn't hate the girl, she just liked my man more than she should, and I didn't like that.

She blushed at our intimate exchange and fidgeted, "Hey Annabeth. I was just returning Percy his notes," she said as a way of explanation. There was an awkward pause then, "Um, I'll see you tomorrow guys," and with that she dashed her way to the cafeteria.

"That was weird. She's always asking to borrow my notes, and I never see her miss a day," Percy wondered out loud, a slight frown on his face.

"You're so clueless," I sighed, exasperated and walked ahead of him.

"What do you mean? And why are you mad?" he asked pulling on my arm.

"I'm not mad," I deadpanned, glaring at him. I wasn't, really. I was just disturbed.

"Yes you are, you were really sweet, and then as soon as she leaves, you get mad. What is that about?"

"Do you not know what jealousy is?" I argued, my hands on my hips.

"Jealous? Why are you jealous?" he asked confused.

"You really have no clue do you?" I sighed, losing the fight in me, "That girl doesn't need your notes, she just uses that as an excuse to talk to you."

"Why would-?" he started but thankfully his brain started catching up, "Oh."

"Yeah," I agreed, looking down. Where was this shyness coming from? I was never shy. Percy stepped towards me and placed one hand on my hip and the other on my chin, tugging so I could look up at him.

"That doesn't make a difference to me. Sure, she's pretty. But she doesn't hold a candle to you. You're beautiful to me and I am completely in love with you, no other girl can ever come close to 're my soul mate, Annabeth," he whispered kissing my lips.

Jesus Christ! He was making me a puddle of mushy goo! I am so not a puddle of mushy goo! "You're such a cheese-ball," I giggled into his mouth.

He grinned at me and wrapped his arm around my waist as we walked to the cafeteria. "You still love me," he smirked.

I sighed in fake disappointment "Sadly, I do" at his pout I smiled and squeezed his arm letting him know that could never be a disappointment.

The beach is perfect at this time of day. The sky is a mixture of orange, pink and a slight splash of purple. Truly beautiful.

I haven't been myself these days with everything that needs to get settled, but I figured out why. I haven't painted. I haven't even used my camera that Percy bought me back in February. So today I decided I was going to do both. I was going to do what I love and just follow my heart.

I found a nice shaded grassy area by the beach. There were flowers everywhere; dandelions, tulips, lilies, jasmines, and different shades of red, blue, yellow, pink, and orange. The list was endless. I couldn't help the stroke of my brush as it came into contact with my canvas on pure instinct. Soon, I was enthralled in the beauty of creating colors and shapes and patterns on a different dimension, creating a world from pure inspiration.

Seconds, minutes, passed but I didn't dare stop. This moment was too important to even blink. I didn't want to miss anything. But finally, I was able to capture the beauty of the green grass, the soft texture of the sand between my toes and the majestic splash of the waves. Percy would love this one, he was always so supportive.

After finishing my painting, I took some camera shots by the water, catching its sea green tint. This made me smile. Percy's eyes are probably what I love the most about him, other than his heart of course. But his sea-green eyes always told me how he was feeling, what he was thinking. Even if he didn't know it himself, I always did. When the sun touched the surface of the water, I captured it so I won't ever forget it. Percy would love that too.

With my art equipment back in my bag and my camera around my neck, I made my way back to the beach house. Percy insisted on calling it a cabin, he said it was more romantic that way. But it was a beach house, so I will call it just that.

When I stepped through the door, I found Percy watching Star Wars, or more like drooling over Princess Leia, again. I swear that boy watched those movies more than I thought healthy. But then again, his obsession did help me think of a present to buy him for his birthday in July. Less than two months from now. Which will be celebrated halfway around the world. Yikes!

"Percy? Take your feet off the table!" I demanded, shoving at them as I made my way to the seat next to him.

He glanced at me, shrugged, then put his feet back up, I growled lightly, then he put his feet back down. "Sorry, love," he leaned forward and kissed me chastely on the lips. "Hi," he whispered, smiling boyishly at me. Sigh. What did I ever do to deserve him?

"Have I ever told you that I love it when you call me that?" I replied quietly.

"I don't know, but I'm glad you do. Because that's what I think when I think of you. Love." He says again.

I smile and flush. "I swear, no one is as romantic as you these days. I don't know if to slap you from the embarrassment or kiss you to death because of it," I argue.

"You can do both if you want, I will be your willing victim," he says expanding his arms in demonstration.

I smile devilishly at him and punch him hard on his shoulder, then the other as he winces in pain. Then I attack him to the floor, showering him with kisses. Soon, we are a giggling mess of limbs on the floor, aware of the ridiculousness of this moment.

"You want to go to Prom with me?" he asks after we have settled down. I do a double-take thinking about what he just said.

I pause, and mull-over what he said, "Percy, we're together already so why would you ask me? And second, shouldn't I be asking you since it's my Prom?"

"Well, I just figured I should man up and ask you anyway. Just so we can have the whole experience and everything, you know?" he shrugs, blushing slightly. I love that he blushes, it's so Percy.

"Well, in that case, of course I'll go to prom with you." I say smiling at him.

"Cool." He whispers then his lips meet mine and that's the end of our conversation.

Percy

Annabeth was sitting between my legs with me wrapped around her. We were at a drive in movie theater sitting on top of the hood of my car (aka my mom's car, I'm still working on that by the way). I love being like this, just the two of us, it makes me feel unstoppable.

With only a few days until Prom, I know Annabeth tries to hide it, but I know she is excited, I know I am. But I know she's stressing over it. With finals coming up, preparing for prom, then graduation, then finally packing up to go to Europe, it's a lot to take in. especially in less than three weeks.

She suddenly sits up, her face a mixture of confusion and nervousness. I noticed her Journey t-shirt slide even lower down her shoulder and I try to pull my eyes away from that smooth slit of skin to look at her face. She's smirking at me now, and makes a show of removing blond and red hair away from her shoulder, showing me her flawless skin.

"Percy?" she asks smirking still.

"Yeah?" I asked looking back at her after my eyes kept wandering down.

"Prom is this weekend," she states simply.

"Uh-huh, and?" I reply dumbly, still staring at my hot girlfriend.

"And? And then I graduate in less than ten days!" she almost screams at me, and I jump at her tone.

"Shh, you're going to disrupt the people trying to watch the movie." I say, trying to sooth her. "I know it seems like a lot but we'll get through this. It's almost over."

"No, it's not ok!" cue head smack, "Finals are getting on my fucking nerves, and then on top of that I have to worry about Prom. I tried hiding it from you, but it's stressing me out and I don't know what to fucking do!" she yelps, and then groans and lets her head fall on my chest. I pat her head, even after that head jab and all the cussing, and try to come up with something smart to say.

Nothing comes, and I sigh. She looks at me, almost glaring. "Why do we have to go to Prom? Can't we just stay in and watch movies or something?"

I chuckle at her. "No of course not. I want to take you to Prom. Go in jeans and a t-shirt for all I care, I just want us there. I want us to do everything possible before we hit the road," I say. I pull her closer to me kissing her forehead, "If we could, I would drag you to the airport this minute."

She laughs then, her face lighting up, eyes sparkling like silver diamonds. I would do anything for her. I smile at her in amazement. "We can't do that," she admonishes after her giggles calm down.

"We'll figure it out, love." I say before bending down to kiss her full on the lips. She sighs then wraps her arms around my neck, rolling us back down to the hood of the car.

I don't even remember seeing the rest of the movie, but I do remember Annabeth's kisses and other stuff that happened after we arrived back at the cabin for the rest of the weekend, let's just say it was a very good night.

So... how'd I do? *shuffles feet shyly*

I would like to try something to see if it works. Yeah?

If I can get up to 90 reviews before next week, I could be updating two chapters for you guys.

how does that sound guys? I think it's pretty tempting if you ask me, no?

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