Disclaimer: Blah, blah, blah, I do not own PJO, never will. Wish I could…but I'd screw things up, you know the rest.

A/N: Finally, I am able to finish this story! I'll tell you, the truth; it's been a pain in the butt trying to keep updating three stories. This is the final chapter to The Fall Fiesta. Its, totally not fall anymore, its winter and I haven't even finished. I've gotten lazy. But…it is complete. Enjoy.

Annabeth's POV: The stupid dance was here. Not that I don't like dancing, or I can't…its just I don't like the lights and stuff. I know that sounds like a pathetic excuse, but it's true. I would rather stay and read a book. Do something intellectual.

I felt pretty bad for blowing Percy off this whole week. But he would know right away something was wrong with me, and then he would ask questions. Knowing the

Hard-headed dim-wit, he is, he would follow me around and then get on my nerves, and spill the beans.

Still, I wouldn't want to risk our friendship. Knowing myself so well, I would explode and take my anger out on him.

I imagined myself at the dance. I was sitting down and watching my sisters with envy. They were having the time of their lives while I wasn't.

A sharp tug brought me back to reality.

I opened my eyes to find my hair curled up. Most of my cabin mates were changing into their attire and fixing their hair. Some were looking in a big bag of cosmetics, I'd never seen before. (Must have been the Aphrodite kids who gave them that.)

Minerva was standing next to me and so was Janine.

"What happened?" I held out my hair.

Janine and Minerva looked at me. "What?" They asked.

"Don't ask 'what?'. You know what!" They shook their heads.

"My hair, you idiots!"

"Oh…we curled it up."

"Yeah, I know you did! I thought I could trust you!"

"But you look nice."

It was hard trying to fight back a smile. "I do?"

They both nodded. "Now, let's finish dressing up, let's go, Min."

Janine grabbed her shoes and walked away giggling. I eyed her suspiciously, and then glanced at the mirror.

My hair was curled (obviously); I had eye shadow on and sparkly lip gloss. Time passed and it was as if I was in a trance, then I finally snapped out when I heard Janine say something.

"Bye, Annabeth!"

"You're leaving?" I asked.

She raised an eyebrow. "It's seven. The dance is starting."

"Oh…"

Janine raised a manicured finger to her chin. "You should hurry up."

I sighed. "I guess, I should, huh?"

"Um, no, not really. You have all night to get ready."

It didn't take a genius to know she was being sarcastic. "Oh…"

"You don't have to go. I wouldn't go if I didn't have a date, but you can find someone."

"Gee, thanks."

"What I meant was don't feel like you're a loser."

"Go."

"I'm sorry."

"Go, now." I held the door open.

"Fine! I was leaving anyways." She stuck her tongue out and left.

Third Person's POV: A cool breeze passed throughout the cabin then vanished. Then again, and again. The first thought that came over Annabeth was that someone was spying on her, but it seemed really absurd.

Her eyes darted over to the window. It was open. At first she thought it was foolish, but then realized a bit of imagination never hurt anyone.

She could pretend someone was with her, giving her advice and friendship.

Though she never had one, it would be as if she were back in preschool with her old imaginary friend. While other kids would talk in corners by themselves, she would grab a book and try to read.

The girl glanced back at the mirror. "Alright Annabeth, you're Cinderella's opposite tonight. You're going to the dance to have fun. Not to find you Prince Charming." She whispered.

Annabeth looked threw a few dressed that Janine had left for her. After minutes of trying to decide which color best matched her eyes, she finally chose one.

"Yikes, I sound like the Aphrodite kids." The girl giggled and walked to the pavilion.

The boy looked around, amazed. "Wow," was all he managed to say. His eyes scanned the crowded of dancing kids, nymphs, and satyrs. Percy wanted to see at least one of his few friends he had. He scanned once more for a person in particular.

Annabeth.

The girl was dancing and having a great time. Percy wondered who her date might be. But, she was just dancing with a bunch of girls. No guy was around her.

Annabeth looked stunning. She wore a slivery dress and torture shoes. A laugh escaped him, as he watched her curls bounced up and down.

Minutes went by and he couldn't take his eyes off her. Annabeth took his breath away.

As she swayed back and forth, side to side, she saw someone staring at her. Some the girls whom she was dancing with, giggled and nudged her side.

She spun around and saw there was someone there. Watching her closely. Like a hawk.

Oh crap. She saw me. Percy thought. He hid behind some two kids dancing with each other.

"Hey." The girl exclaimed.

"Oh, I'm sorry." He looked at the girl and boy. "Janine? Travis?"

"Percy?" Janine pushed Travis's arm off her waist and shook him by the shoulders. "What happened to you?"

"Um…" His mind was trying to make up excuses to ditch her. "Aphrodite kids?"

"I thought so." Janine let him go and leaned against Travis. "So who's your date?"

"I don't have one."

"Oh that's funny, because—

Percy walked past her and did more spying on Annabeth.

Annabeth grabbed a plastic cup and served herself some punch. Her bracelet fell and she bend down to pick it up. A hand grabbed it before she could. Her eyes looked at the figure holding her bracelet.

"I think this is yours."

She knew that voice. Annabeth gulped.

"Yeah it is."

The figure stepped a bit closer and handed the bracelet. "Thanks…Percy."

"You're very welcome."

Her lips twitched and she broke into a smile. "I'm so sorry about this week."

"Its okay, you know." He really did mean it. Everyone needed space; in this case Annabeth needed the space. The gods know what she might do if she didn't get it.

Percy started at Annabeth intently hoping she wouldn't notice, once again he was wrong.

"What?"

"You…you look…what's a word to describe how you look?"

"Pitiful?"

He chuckled. "No, but it rhymes with pitiful."

Her cheeks turned from pink to crimson. "Oh…you don't look so bad yourself."

Percy fidgeted with his tux. "You think so?"

"I know so."

This time it was Percy's turn to blush. The chatted a bit more until Chiron came up on stage.

"Okay, children, grab your partners and get ready for a slow song."

There was squealing and coughing.

In the end kids ended up with each others on the dance floor. Up front were Janine and Travis, of course. Then Minerva and some dude.

Connor was dancing with some big girl which turned out to be Clarisse.

The slow song started and Annabeth shifted awkwardly from foot to foot. "It's getting late. I should go."

"Okay." He mumbled.

She looked at him one last time and the crowd of dancing demigods parted before her.

Silena walked up to the boy. "You're letting her leave?"

"Yeah, she was tired."

"No she wasn't. Didn't you see that glow in her eyes when you…just forget it. You're a hopeless case."

That stung. Percy took a deep breath and followed Annabeth. He grabbed her wrist and spun her around.

"Care to dance?"

"I…I…sure," she stammered.

He took her hand and led her to the dance floor. Deep breaths. It's cool. Just like last time.

He put one hand on her hip and smiled uncertainly. Annabeth returned the smile and places her other hand on his shoulder.

Time seemed to slow down. Neither one of them wanted the song to end. Both wished they could stay like this forever. Peaceful and unconcerned of what destiny was about to throw at them.

Knowing soon enough, the Olympian and Titan war would begin and it could tear them apart from their family. Their friends and…each other.

Both, Percy and Annabeth knew that not everyone will make it till the end. They had to live in the moment and leave the past behind.

And Percy would be the one to start it off….

"Annabeth, there's something I've been meaning to tell you."

Her eyes stared at his; she knew that this something was important. "What is it?"

"I…I…love you."

She giggled.

"What's so funny? I want to laugh too."

"You read my mind." She said between giggles.

"Why?"

"I was about to tell you the same thing."

His sea green eyes brightened. "You know that old cliché: Great minds thing alike."

She smiled sweetly, it hurt Percy's heart. Annabeth had to fulfill her dream of building a great temple to the gods. And with the war coming up, she might not reach it her goal. He needed to save her, protect her.

But how? How could Percy protect her and save the world?

Without thinking he twirled a piece of honey-blonde hair and leaned over to kiss her. At the last moment he hesitated. But something made him go on.

Annabeth's spell had been broken! No more days of loneliness. She knew she would have Percy forever with her. Not forever, no. Nothing can last forever.

There would be a time when fate would cut in between and tear them apart. And if that happened they would tear her apart. After all these years, the Seaweed brain had become part of her. The person she was today was because he helped her to be who she was. She owed a lot to him. How could she ever repay him?

The kiss seemed to last forever, which was fine by both of them. Percy was the one to break it. He gasped for air and smiled. "Wow."

Annabeth opened her eyes. "I know." She rested her head on his shoulder. "I wish this could last forever."

"So do I, Wise Girl."

"How 'bout we ditch this dance and do something fun?"

"Sounds like a plan." He took her hand and they both walked away. Ready to face what the future had in store for them.

A/N: So this is not the best chapter ever, but I really liked it. Hope you guys liked the ending. Now just hit the review button and tell me what you thought.