A/N: You could say this an experiment, because I'm trying this chapter in Annabeth's POV, I hope I did alright!

Curse you, Percy Jackson.

Annabeth Chase hadn't slept well, and it was all because of him. Once she'd hung up last night, she had to use all the restraint she had in her to keep from jumping up and down. His messy black hair, his sea green eyes, they had never left her thoughts for the entire night.

Gods, I'm doing it again. Well, he was doing the same thing yesterday…

She tried to make an excuse up, but she couldn't deny it. She'd probably been staring at him as much as he had her, but she hadn't accepted it. Whatever. He was going to be here today, and that was all that mattered.

It was still early, so she figured she'd have a while before he got here. She carefully walked through the main street of Olympus, which was still being rebuilt. She looked at the still cracked street, the buildings, damaged and in ruins, statues that had fallen. All chilling reminders of the recent battle for the fate of western civilization itself.

She had so many dreams and plans to make the city as great as it once was, and the drive to make it happen. She smiled. She really was living her dream.

She sat on the steps of a ruined temple, and looked out across the quiet city, waiting. Soon, the sense of peace overtook her, and she fell asleep, right then and there.

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"Annabeth!"

A familiar voice jerked her awake. Wait…she knew that voice! She opened her eyes, and saw Percy standing in front of her, smiling. Acting on pure impulse, she hopped off the steps and into his arms.

A year ago, that probably would've knocked him backwards and led to a very awkward moment. Now, he looked a bit startled, but with his stupid invulnerability, he managed to wrap his arms around her.

She looked up at him, smiling, and red-faced.

"Um, sorry. That just felt right."

He cocked an eyebrow at her, but smiled too.

"You know, this does feel right, Wise Girl," he said, pulling her closer, and kissing her forehead softly.

When did Seaweed Brain get so…sweet? I think I'll worry about that later.

They stayed like that for, well…she lost track of the time. But that wasn't important! Well, it wasn't until she heard a wolf whistle from somewhere behind them that they broke apart, both blushing furiously.

"Hey, I think I should get to work…it's what I'm here for, after all," she said.

"Yeah, sorry for, er, that," he said, sounding slightly nervous.

"Seaweed Brain, don't worry about it, I'd been looking forward to that, actually."

He smiled in what looked like relief.

"Oh, good. Now get to work, I really am interested to see how things work with you at the helm," he said with a wink.

"C'mon," she said, grabbing his hand and pulling him along towards what would surely be an interesting day.

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A couple hours later, Annabeth was in all-out architect mode. She had blueprints, pens, pencils, and everything else she needed as she walked throughout the city. Of course, Percy was next to her the whole time, looking on in what she thought was a mixture of wonder and confusion.

He'd flash her a smile, or squeeze her hand for no real reason other than that he could, and she'd want to melt right there, but she forced herself to concentrate.

"Wise Girl, you sure know how to-"

He was cut off as she shouted an order at someone, then turned back to him.

"What?"

"I said, you sure know how to run things smoothly," he smiled, then added, "and look cute doing it, too."

She held back the urge to punch him, an urge that didn't come around as much anymore, and smiled shyly.

"Um…thanks."

"Anytime," he said, as if that summed it up.

Such a Seaweed Brain. But a cute Seaweed Brain, at that.

She dragged him along somewhere else, her mind working quickly to accommodate the goals she had set for the day. She knew he'd grow bored soon enough, but she also knew the fact that she was there would keep him happy.

Sometime later in the afternoon, they sat down for a snack on the steps of a temple that had steps that were still intact. As they ate, they looked out at the city, and even though so much damage had been done, it was still a sight to see.

"I don't think I can imagine how beautiful this place will be, when you're done with it," Percy said.

"Don't try to flatter me, Percy," she retorted back.

"I'm not. I mean it."

Something in his eyes told her he did mean it. She nodded to him.

"I don't think I can imagine it either, really. This is beyond anything I ever dreamed of, just doing this…and some part of me never wants it to end."

"Whenever it does, I think the Gods will be proud they chose you for the job," he said. His eyes seemed to shine when he said it, and he leaned over to softly kiss her cheek.

"I hope so," she said dreamily, her stomach fluttering.

After a few minutes of comfortable silence, she stood and headed back to work, Percy right by her side.

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The rest of the day passed quickly, and Percy and Annabeth stood in the elevator that took them back to the mortal world. Annabeth yawned widely as she leaned against Percy, the elevator humming quietly as it zoomed downward.

"Long day, eh, Wise Girl?" Percy said, absently playing with a strand of her hair.

"You can say that again, Seaweed Brain," she replied. "I'm really glad you came."

He smiled. "No problem. I'll come anytime you want me to, at least for the rest of this summer."

"Good," she said, smiling up at him.

The doors opened, and he took her hand as they walked out of the elevator, and then the building. The sun was beginning to go down, casting a breathtaking sight across the horizon.

"I've been meaning to ask you, where are you staying while you're here?" Percy said.

"Oh, I've been staying with my half-sister, she has an apartment here. Why do you ask?"

"I feel like it's my duty as your boyfriend to walk you home, like in movies and stuff," he said, grinning.

She laughed. "You are such a Seaweed Brain! But, yes, I would love that."

"Yes, I am. That's why I'm glad you said yes, because I wouldn't have taken no for an answer." He pulled her close to him as they walked, something that felt so right to them both now.

Things couldn't get any better, she thought to herself.

A/N: I spent a lot of time trying to get this right, so I hope you all liked it! Review!