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Annabeth bounced excitedly outside her room. She had already said goodbye to everyone with the promise that she was going to come back. She still couldn't believe that Percy had let her go home and she definitely remembered the kiss. It was only on the cheek but his lips were soft and gentle. She shook her head; she was going home to a fiancé. She was bouncing in the same place when Nico walked down the hallway.

"What, no shadow theatrics this time Nico?"

"Sadly, no."

"Come on time to go. You ready?"

"Why does everyone keep asking me this?"

"We care" was all Nico said as he turned and walked the way he came. Wordlessly Annabeth followed him down the dim hallway to the door.

"Come on"

They walked out the door and into the school building and into the car outside. Nico pulled out the door and gestured for Annabeth to get in then walked around and got into the driver's seat. she looked at him and walked to the back to put her stuff in the trunk. Then she got in the car and Nico drove off.

"Do you know where I live?"

He looked at her in the mirror. "Of course I do. So this fiancé of yours, what's he like?"

"He's handsome and he's been my friend for ages"

"Is that it?"

"No, he's nice to my friends and family"

"Is that it?"

"No"

Nico stayed quiet." He loves you, you know? You have him wrapped him around your finger"

"What?"

"He loves you. Just promise me one thing when you get married"

"Who are we talking about here?"

"You know who it is. You're not stupid. I see the way he looks at you he's never looked at anyone like that... After you left he never dated anyone else. He loves you and, promises me one thing."

Still skeptical she responded "whatever"

"Spare him the pain. Don't break him."

"I promise"

"Okay then, I believe you"

The rest of the ride was silent and Annabeth got even more excited when they turned onto a familiar street. Nico parked a few blocks off and got out.

"Shouldn't I be the one getting out?"

"No" then he turned and walked over to the passenger's seat. From the compartment, He pulled out a little black box's and placed it on the driver's seat and ran back the way they came.

A little weirded out, Annabeth climbed into the driver's seat and took off for home.

"Yes ma'am they'll be investigated tomorrow morning and if you need help just give us another call"

Percy sighed. He missed her everyone noticed. He sat here like a robot. Well usually he's like that but with Annabeth he was less like that. No one really ever saw him anyways but when they did see him he was cold but he cared. They gang was a little pissed that one girl had turned their leader to a bunch of goop but they felt him. They all had things that they loved but had to let go.

They were happy for him yet, they didn't know what to do. They could function fine without their leader but, they worried about him. Piper walked into the room her held high

"Percy you got to snap out of it" he heaved a big sigh and refused to look at her" I know you love her and It's only four days"

He whirled on her." Only four days!" he repeated his eyes blazing with anger "I lost her in high school. She left me for being here, for being my father's son. For living this life. I might have been young but I knew I really liked her. I didn't know what that was back but now I do. You would never understand"

Piper's temper flared "really. You know I had a rough past as well"

He snorted in response

"I was going to have a baby at fifteen. My parents disowned me. My boyfriend left me. The new guy I found loved me for who I was. Then the baby died and we almost did, but we made it here in time."

Percy sighed and put his head in his, hands he remembered Jason and Piper all beat up, dirty and covered in wounds. Piper looked at him and sat down

"Hey" she said in a softer tone "if it makes you feel any better, we all care. We're here for you. And think about it, she'll come back."

"You're right."

"I know"

"What are you doing here anyway? Isn't there a rule for coming in here without permission?"

Piper smiled and backed away obediently. He smiled and made the shooing motion with his hands. Piper left with a grin on her face.

Annabeth finally pulled up to the drive way. Excited but wary she climbed up the stairs to the front door and rang the doorbell. The door opened to a boy around sixteen years old. His eyes widened in surprise as he looked at her.

"Matthew? Who is it?"

"Uhhhh" was all he said

"Hey what's u..." another boy who looked exactly like the first had come up and stood next his brother his mouth falling wide open as he took in what was in front of them. Annabeth smiled and held her hands out

"Come on guys it was only six months I'm hoping you still remember my name. Even if you don't, you still remember your sister right?"

They both recovered and engulfed her in a hug. It was no fair that her younger brothers were taller than her. They asked for her well being and led her inside the house chatting along the way.

"This is going to be so cheesy but how about we put you in a box and surprise Dad and Mom?"

"How about no?" she deadpanned

"Awww come on…"

"No."

"Fine then" Matthew said as he proceeded to sling her over his shoulder and ran into the living room. Again she hated that her high school-aged, soccer-playing, younger brother could do that. He plopped her down on the couch and sat down next to her. Booby who had followed went into the kitchen to make some popcorn. He grabbed the remote and turned on the T.V and started to channel-surf.

"Oh give me that" Annabeth said as she took the remote from her brother and turned the T.V to SpongeBob. She settled back into the couch contentedly and sighed as her father walked into the room.

"Matthew? Why are you watching SpongeBob? Where's your brother?" Annabeth felt ready to cry. Her father sounded so broken. "Annabeth Always loved SpongeBob"

"And she still does" Annabeth said while getting off the couch and in front of her dad.

"Annabeth? Annabeth! Are you hurt? Did he hurt you? Were you fed? How did they treat you?"

"Dad, I'm fine. They were wonderful."

"Oh. Are you home for good?"

Annabeth almost couldn't bear to reveal to her dad that she would be going back in a few days but she did it anyways.

"oh well while you're here we might as well make the best of it. Why don't you settle in and we'll talk tomorrow."

Annabeth did just that, she grabbed her duffel bag and hurried up the stairs. In her room she had plopped down onto her bed and was ready to fall asleep when she felt something in her back pocket. She remembered the black box Nico had given her and took it out and opened it. Inside there were a pair of silver owl earrings and a necklace to match. A note fluttered out of the box and onto the bed. Annabeth picked it up and read:

Hey there yeah I've never been good with word but I'll miss you and by the time you've gotten this you'd have already made it home. See you in four days we'll be waiting and Piper and Katie say hi - Percy

Annabeth smiled at the last part and put the necklace around her neck and the earrings in her ears, unpacked and moseyed downstairs. Her father and brothers were sitting on the couch and were now watching a baseball game. Wanting to leave them alone for a while she went to the kitchen and made herself something to eat. As soon as she had cleaned up and put everything away she was about to go to her room in this apartment but the father's voice stopped her.

"Annabeth"

"Yes?"

"Some one will be very happy to see you"

"Who?"

"Him"

The front door opened and Luke stepped into their home.

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