I was making dinner, when my 16 year old son wandered in. I set aside the carrots I was peeling when I saw his face; it was troubled. Percy had come into the kitchen on a mission; the teen needed advice.
"Hey Percy," I greeted. Percy hopped up onto the counter, and smiled triumphantly at my disapprovingly raised eyebrows.
"Mom, I need advice," Percy picked up a carrot and bit the end off. He twirled it around his fingers, and I noticed that the back of his neck was turning red.
"Sure Percy," I smiled and took the carrot back, slicing off the end he ate off of. Percy rolled his eyes, then started fiddling around with Riptide. He took a deep breath.
He garbled something off much to fast for me to comprehend, then turned bright red.
I blinked. "Honey, you're going to need to repeat the question if you want me to understand it."
Percy sighed again."Mom I'm really nervous about my date with Annabeth tonight and I really need some advice."
I smiled understandingly. "Ah. First date jitters?"
Percy blushed. "Not that- I mean- I've known her for about 5 years, and my palms get sweaty just thinking about going to a movie with her! I mean, come on!"
I chuckled at Percy's panic stricken expression. "Oh Percy, you really love her don't you?"
Percy stared blankly at me, red rising steadily over his face. "I-me-loveAnnabeth-love-me-her-what?" Percy spluttered.
I put my carrot peeling down, and walked across the room and wrapped Percy in a hug. "Just be yourself. She already likes you for who you are. But be sure not to babble like you just did. It's weird," I added teasingly.
Percy smiled back, and hugged me. "Thanks Mom."
A/N: Personally, I think I like doing older Percy better; he's what's in the books, so easier for me to research to get him into character. Review because you know you love it!