Percy ambled in the door, a blissful expression on his face. I smiled.
"Been with annabeth?"
"Yeah, she's amazing."
I sighed and put down the mug of coffee I was holding. Percy and Annabeth's wedding was in the morning, and I was really staring to feel down. Sure I was excited and all, but this was my little boy, growing up, marrying someone, and moving out. For the first time, it really hit me that Percy was not my little hero.
"Mom? Mom? You okay?" Percy's concerned face was suddenly hovering over me. I blinked and shook my head.
"Oh Percy, I'm just realizing you're not my little boy anymore. You're not my little hero." I smiled sadly. "I love you so much, Perseus."
I sat my coffee mug to the side and stood up to embrace my son. He hugged me back.
"I may not be so little, but I'll always, always be your little hero."
"And Annabeth's Seaweed Brain?"
"Huh, like that'll ever change."