To those who reviewed: thanks. That was my first fanfic, so I didn't really expect anyone to like it.

I might be able to update a few chaps today

Disclaimer: I do not own PJO, unfortunately, and any of Uncle Rick's works. However, I do own the homemade mango shake I am drinking now. Hahaha, so here goes!

Chapter II

Percy's Pov

"Not to high!" I warn him as I laugh at the thrill of the sky. I still feel giddy though. But Uncle usually lets small things like this slip by. I send him a silent prayer of thanks and remind myself to burn some food for him too when I get home.

You know you love it, boss. Hahaha. I told you I'd take you to some fancy flying! Blackjack says as we zoom across the sky. After a while, it was almost sunset, so I decided to go back home. Blackjack whinnied. No! He says. And I raise my eyebrows. Sugar cubes first! Hahaha, I should've known. At home, Blackjack, I say. He still wasn't appeased. I wonder what's gotten into him. And donuts! With Mango Shakes!

I barked out a laugh, wait what? Since when did he crave for mango shakes (A/N since i decided to drink one while writing this hahahaha). Okay, Blackjack, let's go to the donut store first and see if they got shakes. Once we got the donuts and the shakes, I started to home but he said, how 'bout we eat them together, boss? Celebrate y— I cut him from there. Okay, Blackjack, what are you stalling for?

He quickly said nothing and so I told him to head for home. When I got to the apartment, Blackjack didn't say goodbye and flew off like usual. Instead he was waiting for me. When I entered, everything was pitch black. And I found nothing inside. SERIOUSLY. NOTHING. No, furniture, no sofa, no table, no curtains, and there was a note.

My eyes widened. Gods. What now? The note had an address, and following that it said, go, if you dare. I tried to call my mother even if I know it'll be sending out a signal from a radius of the god knows how far. No answer. Paul? No answer. Annabeth. If this is Percy, I'm probably in the middle of something so don't you dare distract me seaweed brain! If you're not, then I'm sorry I'm doing something important. Please live a message. Great.

I hurried to Blackjack and we found the address with ease. I crashed the door. Neh, stealth is Annabeth's style. She's not here, is she? Tss. She'd probably say 'and that's why I call you seaweed brain' but hey, at list I was her seaweed brain, right? Hahahaha

And when I opened the door with riptide raised, "Oh put that pen down, Percy," and other voices said "Surprise" That voice. Suddenly the whole world dimmed. "Pinecone face!" I exclained. She barked out a laugh. The room lit up and there were streamers and a banner that said 'Happy 17th birthday!'

The apartment was nice. There was a bit of a wide sofa and the tv and the dining room further with the sink and cabinets on the walls and a door that seemed to be leading to the kitchen and adjacent to that was what something that looked like the bath room.

My parents were in the middle of the crowd. Annabeth was there beside them, and Thalia was beside her. Beside Paul was Tyson and Grover.

A small gathering, I gather. Hahaha. On the table were blue food and in the middle was a blue cake. And on a separate table were gifts wrapped in blue gift wrapper.

"Guys, I love you! Thank you!" I tell them and I blew the candle and we ate. Apparently this was the new apartment. It was nice. Spacious. I was told that my room and my stuff was on the second floor and that my mom and Paul's were in the first! Paul said that mom even had a room for painting!

Thalia talked about their adventures with Artemis after the G-goddess. Apparently, they were trailing a monster right now, but when Thalia was finished setting up traps the other Hunters left her and Artemis appeared telling her it was okay to go.

I sent Artemis a silent prayer. There was a chimney in the new house! I offered burnt food to my father, knowing he would've been here if he could've

Yes, I would've. My gift is in the table.

I was startled by the voice and Annabeth shot me a questioning look, I grinned at her and nodded and she knew what I meant just from that. I offered for Zeus like I promised for the great ride. Truthfully, we were a little too high today, I figured that was Blackjack's, who left as soon as he got the donuts and sugar cubes, gift to me, a flying joy ride.

And I offered some for Artemis and Hestia. I'm home after all, a new home, and I thanked Artemis for Thalia's presence. I missed her, but the gods know how much Annabeth miss her too. And seeing her again makes her really feel at home which makes me feel at ease.

Thalia had to go early, because she needed to keep up with the trail Artemis left. So did Tyson and Grover being a general and a Lord. And I was left with Annabeth to my delight.

"You're looking at me funny" she says which makes me grin even more. She kisses me. "I wonder if I can wipe that goofy grin off your face with kisses. Shall we test it?" she teased. And I caught her surprised when I immediately said "gladly" and gave her no time to react since I pulled her in for another kiss.

She broke the kiss, as if suddenly remembering my parents were still in the room. All Sally did was laughed and Paul whistled. Annabeth blushed and I laughed and kiss her in the cheeks.

Mom engaged Annabeth in a conversation about whatever girls talk about. And Paul nudged me so we could talk in private.

"I think I have to give my gift now," he smiles warmly. I was about to say, naw, you didn't have to when he produces a small box. He opens it and I see keys. "Cars?" I said hopefully. He laughs and shakes his head. Aw, I say a little disappointed.

"I know Camp, is offering a dorm, Perce. But the apartment is near school, and school time is near, so I thought you'd want to choose where to stay. But if you do decide to stay, the first one is a key to your room. The second one is…well, you're mother and I decided that you're responsible enough for this so…if you do decide to stay, I suggested that we invite Annabeth to stay here too. That's for her room. The second key"

OH GODS. THIS IS SO BETTER THAN ANY FERRARI IN THE WORLD. Paul seemed to have read my mind or maybe it was the glint in my eyes, because he chuckled. "The third and fourth keys," he said. I completely forgot that there were two more being so absorbed at the thought that I could wake up and make her the first thing I see in the morning. "You're rooms are beside each other you see, and inside you're room there are two more doors: another bathroom, and then a door connecting you're room to Annabeth's. The door has two locks so that each of you could still have your privacy."

"You suggested this?!" I say. He smiles "I get plus points for the step-dad meter?" he jokes. I hug him quick. "Paul you are better than a step-dad. You are a dude-friend-step-dad!" I say and he laughs and tells me thanks. But I paused.

I gesture for him to go back to the living room and every step I take makes my decision more absolute. My mom asks me with her eyes what I thought of the gift.

"Paul," I say, catching the attention of everyone in the room. "You are the best step-dad in the greek, roman, and modern world. And my mom couldn't be any luckier—scratch that. It's not luck, my mom deserves the best and that's you. And I am soooo thankful that you're okay with me and Annabeth living together."

Annabeth's eyes widen and I smile. "But I have to refuse," bewilderment crosses their faces. "As much as I want Annabeth to be my first sight every morning, I want to take things slow. After all the wars happening too fast, Giants, the T-place, and the G-goddess? I want it slow. Respect her. Cherish her and every moment with her. So I…guess, if it's all right with her—and you two—I want to go to the dorm with her"

"Oh my god, Percy! When have you grown into such a charmer!" My mother says, Paul nods an approval and a proud smile, and I? I blush because everything I said finally sank in. Gods, that's embarrassing! I don't even turn to see what Annabeth's reaction with what I said and I might say. I take a deep breath. "That's why, I want to do one more thing"

"Annabeth," I say turning to face her and let all my emotions flow in that one beautiful word and continue,"I want to break up with you"