Disclaimer: I do not own PJO or Titanic

A/N: I don't know what Annabeth's step mom is named in the books, if she even had a name. So I just made one up for her :)

5. Movies

It had been a month since Percy and Annabeth had started dating. They loved spending time with each other. They would go out. Or they would hang out at each other's houses. They didn't really care. They just wanted to be with each other.

Annabeth walked down to breakfast. She noticed her mom and step brothers weren't there. Only her dad sat at his usual spot with coffee and newspaper in his hand. "Where are Helen and the boys?" Annabeth asked.

"Oh they went to get doughnuts. I'm glad they went out. I want to talk about something with you. Sit down."

Annabeth did as she was told.

"So that boy, Percy. Do you really like him?" Dr. Chase started.

"Dad, where are you going with this?" Annabeth asked confused.

"Well summer's not going to last forever. Pretty soon, you'll be starting your first year of college."

"I know." Annabeth replied. "I'm still not sure where I want to go. I thought I could have another year to decide. I'm only 17, dad."

"I thought we agreed on Harvard for law school." Dr. Chase said.

"No, dad. You agreed on Harvard. I want to be an architect."

Dr. Chase sighed. There was no use with this girl. "Well where is Percy going to college?" He asked.

"He doesn't know yet."

"Well what kind of job does he want to get."

"He doesn't know yet."

Dr. Chase had an irritated look on his face.

"Annabeth, you're too smart for this. You need someone who can support you."

"Dad, we're still young! Are you saying Percy's not good enough for me? Because honestly I think it's the other way around." Annabeth said exasperatedly.

"That's nonsense, Annabeth. We can discuss this later."

Annabeth stormed off to her room. How could her dad talk about Percy like that? So what if he hadn't figured out what he wanted to do in the future? She was happy with him, and that's all that mattered. So why couldn't her dad see it that way?

Annabeth's phone buzzed. She looked at it. She had one new text from Percy. It read: "Hey, babe. Movies at my place tonight."

Annabeth smiled. Perfect. This is just what she needed. She needed to spend time with her boyfriend. She needed to get away from her dad for a while.

a.a.a

Annabeth walked into the Jackson residence and was greeted be Percy's strong arms wrapped around her and the faint scent of the ocean.

"What movie are we watching?" Annabeth asked.

Percy chuckled. "Titanic. My mom isn't home right now, so feel free to cry all you want."

Annabeth rolled her eyes. "Oh please. I've seen that movie like 20 times."

They sat on his couch snuggled close together as they watched the film. The lights were off, making the TV the only source of dim light. Annabeth loved this movie. She had cried the first time she watched it, but after that, she didn't shed any tears the other times she saw it.

But tonight was a little different. Tonight she had someone she really cared about watching it with her. She pictured Percy in Jack's position. A tear rolled down her cheek.

"Annabeth, are you already crying?" Percy asked.

Annabeth blushed. "Well I don't know. I just started picturing you as Jack. And we both know how it ends." She looked down.

Percy lifted her chin up and looked into her stormy eyes. "I think it's a great ending."

"What are you talking about? It's supposed to be sad."

"Well it is. But it makes you think about the time Jack and Rose actually got to spend with each other. It just shows you that you can't take love for granted. Live every moment."

Annabeth stared at him. "When did you get so smart?"

Percy laughed and hugged her close. "I think you're rubbing off on me."

Percy kissed Annabeth on the temple.

"Just try not to bawl too loud throughout the rest of it. The neighbors might call the cops."

He earned a swift punch in the arm.

a.a.a

Percy woke up on the couch the next morning. He smiled to himself. Last night was great. He and Annabeth had finished their movie without any calls from the renters next door and they had a wicked make out session.

Now, don't get all mad at Percy for still fantasizing about it. But Annabeth was his girlfriend. And let's face it, Annabeth's not hideous. So when the two are thrown on a couch together in a dimly lit room, hormones are going to create a chemical reaction. Percy's a teenage boy. Sue him.

Percy walked over to the kitchen to get some breakfast. There was hardly anything edible. Sighing, he grabbed his jacket and headed over to Starbucks.

He got in line to order his black coffee when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around to find none other than Luke Castellan.

"Luke?" Percy asked. He was confused. Why would he want to talk to him?

"Hey. You're Percy Jackson, right?" Luke said, flashing a brilliant set of pearly whites.

"Um, yeah. We graduated in the same class."

"And you're dating Annabeth Chase, right?"

Percy frowned. Where was Luke going with this?

"That's right."

"Well, I just wanted to say congrats, man. She's not an easy one to get." Luke clapped Percy on the back.

A girl walked up next to Luke. She had spiky black hair and electric blue eyes. She was dressed from head to toe in all black. "Luke, who's this?" She asked.

"This is Percy Jackson. And you'll never guess who he's dating." Luke told her.

The girl stared at him.

"Annabeth Chase." Luke smirked.

The girl looked shocked. "No way. Our Annabeth?"

"The one and only." Luke said with a smug look.

Percy was getting more and more confused. Who was this girl? How did she know Annabeth? She and Luke were talking as if Percy wasn't standing there.

"So, who are you?" Percy finally asked the girl.

"Luke! You didn't even tell him who I was?" The girl screeched.

Percy took a step back. The girl looked really intimidating all of a sudden. But Luke just stood there like he was used to her behavior.

"I'm Thalia Grace. Annabeth's old friend. God, I haven't seen her in ages! We go way back. Like way, way back. How is she? Is she sill in to buildings? Oh shit. I'm rambling again."

"You done, Thals?" Luke rolled his eyes.

Percy just stood there dumbstruck between the two. All he wanted was a cup of coffee.

"Well it was nice meeting you, Thalia." Percy said, awkwardly.

"I don't blame you for wanting to leave us, Percy." Luke laughed.

"Tell Annie I say hi!" Thalia begged.

"Will do." Percy said quickly as he rushed to the door.

Percy practically ran back to his apartment. Luke was acting strange. He barely even noticed Percy in high school. So why was he suddenly taking an interest in talking to him now?

It must have something to do with Annabeth. Luke was never this nice to people. Percy knew that. He was going to find out what Luke was up to. Because Percy knew it wasn't good.