Ch.6

"The Date"

Annabeth's Pov:

I felt my face heating and my hands sweating. These little things were habits I had long forgotten since the breakup. I mean back then I wouldn't mind having these feelings;

those butterflies fluttering in my stomach, that lightheaded feeling, and how fast my heart would race skipping a few beats.

But, now having these feelings and thoughts return to me frightened me. Sure the nerve racking feeling and the feeling of complete bliss with the person you like was wonderful, but I'm just not sure whether or not I should feel happy about all these little things returning. Oh well I guess I just had to wait and see whether or not these feelings were good.

"Yo, Annabeth, Whoo Hoo sleepy head wake up, stop dreaming about Percy" Thalia shouted. Yup that woke me up. "Wow wait what no, Thalia I was not dreaming about your cousin." I assured.

"Aha, okay sure but seriously Annabeth where are you going your walking in the middle of the street."

I turn and look around and realize I was in the middle of the parking lot with a very angry teacher looking at me trough his car yelling he had a meeting to attend and was late and to get out of his way. Wow I guess I really was distracted. I ran back to the sidewalk towards Thalia and Jason.

"Oh, sorry guys I guess I just had a lot in mind" I said.

"When don't you" Jason replied sarcastically.

"Ok, sure Annie well I'm going to call Perce so he can pick us up now" she replied.

After she was done calling she said "he said he'll be here in five minutes can't wait right Annie" she chuckled. I simply rolled my eyes and played with my cropped owl shirt. That was my favorite shirt because I love anything that has to do with owls. I guess I didn't look too bad I had on a skater skirt and some combat boots to go with it only because it was pretty hot today. But surely had to have my hair up in a high ponytail because I just hated the way my neck would start sweating it I left it down with this heat.

I looked up and saw a red car coming in through the school's driveway.

I heard Thalia say "Finally our ride is here couldn't stand this heat anymore."

I replied "Thalia there's a lot of things you can't stand." She looked at me and smirked.

Percy's Pov:

Along the whole way I was assuring myself that it was only my cousins and Annabeth, that I had nothing to worry about. Yet I had a mosh pit stirring in my stomach. Yeah, I guess I knew why.

I mean I like the girl she's just perfect, and I was just me. She probably didn't even like me, thought I was a loser. But I couldn't afford to have these negative feeling right now it would only make me more nervous and queasy. As I reached the school's parking lot drive way I made out three figures waiting. Figured it was them. I got closer and closer until I had reached them. Thalia opened the passenger's seat and silently whispered "Kelp Head make sure you treat her like a princess and have fun tonight. I'm going to sit in the back with Jason just for you okay."

I opened my mouth but no sound came out, well I wasn't expecting that from her I guess she really cared about Annabeth. All I could manage to do was nod.

Then I heard Thalia yelling at Annabeth to go in front that she could manage sitting in the back with her "annoying" brother. Huh I'm pretty sure Piper would say the opposite about that.

I saw Annabeth and saw that her cheeks redden a little, it's probably the heat. Then she hops in the seat next to me and I can't quite not stare at her. She looked absolutely amazing! Definitely loved the girly look on her and with her princess hair pulled back I could see every feature on her face. Yup, she was beautiful.

I heard Jason and Thalia also hop in. I look up at Annabeth and said "Hey, Annabeth sure is nice seeing you." That's about all I could manage with ought starting to ramble and embarrass myself.

She turns and her cheeks flush a bit "Hey, Percy and I know it is". The she slightly turns her head around.

Thalia reaches over us and says "Percy we can't stay in school forever you know plus you too could do a lot more talking alone later." "Oh and do you mind dropping us off first because you know we are a bit closer to our house than Annabeth's" she later winks.

I could feel the blood rushing towards my face. I probably looked like a ripe tomato.

I reply "Oh yeah sure."

The whole car ride towards Thalia's house she kept rambling about the most random shit.

What can I say same old Thalia. Jason told us that Piper and he started dating we were all happy for him, they made a good couple. I secretly hoped that would happen with Annabeth and me. During the ride Annabeth was a little quiet maybe because she was concentrating on the book she was reading.

"Okay guys I guess this our stop see you tomorrow have a good day." Jason told us.

"Yeah what Jason said thanks for the ride kelp head, see you Annie." She replied with a wink and smirk on her face looking at Annabeth.

As we watched them head in I turn and smile at Annabeth and say "You seem pretty interested in that book is it good."

She nods and replies, "I am in love with this book I started reading it this morning it's called Warm Bodies." After she said that I pretty much stopped listening and just took the chance to admire her gorgeous face. She continued and I tried to focus on what she was saying "yeah and then Rand M go off into the city where he meets Julie and instantly falls in love. Who could imagine a zombie liking a human right!" she exclaims excitedly.

I chuckle of nervousness trying to sound as like I was paying attention "Oh yeah sounds like a pretty good book wouldn't doubt of a movie coming out later." I say trying to sound like I was paying attention on the book. "That would be the best news I heard in a while." She says excitedly.

Then I remembered where we were and I said "so were to Mrs. Wise Girl." I replied wiggling my eyebrows.

She laughed and said "Really, you're still with that nickname Seaweed Brain."

"Yup that's permanent. Plus you also call me Seaweed Brain so I guess its even right." I smirked.

She just nodded her head and said "Whatever Percy" in a sarcastic way.

Then she said something that made my heart flutter. "Um, so I was thinking that now that were together we should might as well go show you the place where I promised to take you." She gulped nervously.

She looked really cute nervous. To make things not awkward I replied confidently "Sure, I would love that, but I don't know where this place is so do you mind giving me directions." I added with a smile

"Of course I can." She told me.

Annabeth's Pov

I can't believe I did that. I mean I practically asked him to go out with me. I mean I did promise him I was going to show him around but I didn't know if I would have guts to say it.

At least it came out better than I predicted. He seemed pretty confident and making the situation simple not at all awkward. He was so cute. His gorgeous sea green eyes radiating happiness and his wavy long hair framing his face perfectly. Wow Annabeth cheesy much.

Well I can't help myself not to be with him. I concentrated on what I was doing and realized I was in the middle of giving him directions. I was taking him towards the beach. I don't know why it just felt right to, it felt like a good place to relax have a good time and get to know each other better.

We were around the corner when I hear Percy say "Is it just me or is it cooling down a bit. There's a little breeze around here."

I reply happily "I know Seaweed Brain that's because I'm taking you to the beach."

He looks at me with wide exited eyes, and exclaims "Are you serious I love the beach thank you so much for leading me here!"

I laughed and said "No problem I don't know why I just had a feeling you would like it here."

We parked and Percy hurriedly opened the car door for me like a true gentleman and said "I love it thank you again now come on lets go enjoy the beach."

I smiled and we started walking toward the sand. Percy turned and looked at me and said "You know why I love the beach so much, it's because when I was a kid my parents would always take me to the beach on Montauk for vacation. It was a little cabin we rented every summer. Then about ten years ago was the last time we ever went again. My dad used to work in this ship called The Princess Andromeda, but one day they got lost and never returned. Later they found out everyone had died, they had been crushed by a part of a cliff that had broken off." Percy told me with sad watery eyes.

"I am so sorry to hear that Percy, but now I see why you love it, brings you back at least the good memories you had with your dad right."

He simply nodded his head as he gazed onto the horizon.

It felt right like I should comfort him so I gave him a hug. At first he was shocked but soon embraced me too. "You know I also lost my mom when I was little, I was around eleven when I found out she had died in her office where a fire had broken out. She was such a wonderful mom and architect. Maybe that's why I love architecture and reading it just reminds me of my biggest role model I have ever had. I miss her so much but all those memories I had with her comfort me, I also know she is watching over me like your dad watches over you Percy."

He looked down at me and smiled "Thank you so much for this Annabeth I feel so relieved and happy someone understands me. Thank you for everything, for saving me."

I just stared and smiled up at him.

Then I noticed his gaze going from my eyes towards my lips. My heart raced viciously, I closed my eyes and leaned in slightly.

He then also closed his eyes and I soon felt his warmth coming towards me. Then I felt him blush his lips with mine in such a delicate way. As if my lips were a feather and would fly away if he was not careful enough.

Soon enough he delicately depended the kiss slightly. My heart was doing relay race while my stomach doing cartwheels. I smiled through ought the kiss and couldn't help but to feel the feeling of being complete.

Our lips connected perfectly as a key to its locket and in one motion, as if they were meant for one another. I felt sparks fly and electricity shoot down my spine.

I just couldn't hide the fact that I was on cloud nine soaring of happiness. There we were Percy Jackson and I kissing in the middle of the beach, Percy holding me tight.

Who would have thought that I Annabeth Chase would fall for this guy and be enjoying his affection? It all seemed too right maybe it was a start of a new better beginning. It was time for me to be happy once again.

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