Percy's POV

I turned my head to face her.

"Of course I do. I still remember the feeling of that underwater kiss."

Then for some reason, she started tearing up and sobbing.

"Annabeth! What wrong? Was it something I said?"

She didn't answer so I guess I had to comfort her. I gave her a hug and rubbed her back in comforting small circles.

"There, there."

So after about ten minutes of hugging, she finally started talking again.

"P-Percy, i-it's just that, I left you th-that day alone, and you still love me after everything I did, and I feel so guilty because you forgave me even though I was a jerk, and… and…. and I'msohappythatyouwantme!"

"Annabeth, you weren't a jerk. You were just confused and sad."

Well, Annabeth broke up in tears again and I had to comfort her more. Not that I didn't like it. Gutsy was right, I did like Annabeth.

"I-I'm sorry, P-Percy. I shouldn't have been so overreactive."

"No, you did nothing wrong! It's alright tha-"

"Percy, I love you too."

That wasn't totally unexpected, but Annabeth said those words and she meant it. I couldn't have felt any happier. And before she would start crying again, I leaned forward and gave her a kiss. Like, a real kiss.

Annabeth's POV

I couldn't believe it. First of all, Percy still loves me. Second of all, he cares about me. And third of all, HE GAVE ME A KISS, LIKE A REAL ONE!! *shrieks in mind* So at first, I was just totally surprised. Then, I saw that Percy was kind of kissing by himself and I kissed too. It was like, totally awesome. So, we just sat together on the couch, kissing. I thought about making out with him, but I guess that now's not the right time. The kiss was really sweet, literally. Percy's lips taste good. It was like he was a kissing expert. Oh no, did he practice with Rachel? No, don't think like that. Percy loves me. It was the best kiss ever, except that we had to break up for air.

Percy's POV

Wow. Annabeth was a really great kisser. Throughout the kiss, we kept on running our hands over each other and I loved it when Annabeth slightly pulled on my hair.

"So Annabeth, what do you wanna do now? my mom won't be back till ten."

"I got pretty tired from the plane ride and I wanna sleep."

"Okay. Um, Annabeth?"

"Yeah?"

"Has there been a voice in your head that claims to be your gut?"
Her eyes widened and she looked freaked out.

"Yes" she whispered.

"Yea, me too. So how about if we quiet them down with some Pepto Bismol?"

She smiled and followed me to the medicine cabinet. Take that, Vladigut.

"Okay now. You can go to bed. I'll be in my room."

"Wait, Percy."

"What?"

"I, um, I-I was wondering if…"

"What?"

"Ifyouwannasleepwithme."

I was like, woah. That was unexpected.
"Annabeth, aren't you taking things a little too fast?"

"No, I don't wanna do it with you! I just want to fall asleep in your arms."

"Oh. Okay."

Annabeth's POV

Percy has got to be the best person ever. He's cute, strong, brave, caring, and sensitive. Who could be better for me than him? So I climbed into bed and he climbed in too. At first, it seemed a little awkward, but then he wrapped his strong arm around my waist and put one arm on his chest. It was a very, very comfortable position. I just cuddled myself up and snuggled close to him. It felt great to be so close to Percy. Soon, I fell asleep.

Percy's POV

I just lay there staring and Annabeth's beautiful face. I used my other arm to stroke her hair. Annabeth looked great without using any make-up, and that was what I liked about her. Well, that wasn't the only thing. She was smart, brave and caring. Who could resist such a great girl? I could melt from just looking at her for too long and I could get high of her sweet scent. I just lay there, stroking Annabeth's hair and looking at her beauty. After who knows how long, I finally closed my eyes and drifted into sleep.