I approached her slowly so I wouldn't scare her. She didn't look up so she must not have noticed me kneel down in front of her. I pried her hands away from her face and held them tightly in mine.
"Annabeth look at me," I whispered. She hesitated, debating. So I lifted up her chin and forced her to look at me.
"Shouldn't you be with Calypso?" I grimaced. Ouch, wasn't expecting that to be her first words to me after a year.
"No. I was only with her because I thought you were dead, Annabeth. If there was any piece of evidence that suggested you were alive, then I would've looked for you. I would do anything for you, Wise Girl," I explained. She was silent, analyzing what I told her most likely.
"Do you still love me?" she finally whispered. It broke my heart to see how unsure she looked of my answer.
"Of course I do, Annabeth. I always have," I stated.
"Then lets leave. Go some place where we can be alone. Catch up on the year we missed." she pleaded.
"Of course. Any place in particular?" I smiled. Part of me wanted to marry her today, but she would want her family here too. I pushed that thought to the back of my mind, and decided to focus on the present.
"You'll see. Race ya!" she said as she started to run off. Fear froze me to a stop as I remembered what happened last time.
"Annabeth wait!" I yelled. She turned around with a quizzical look on her face. But when she looked at me, realization dawned on her and she shot me an apologetic look.
"I'm s-"
"Hey its not your fault," I reassured her. I grabbed her hand and laced our fingers together.
"Much better," I whispered. And we ran off towards the car.
Story is over *sad face* But the sequel will be up soon! Thank you for all the reviews!