OMFG! I AM SO SORRY MY DARLINGS! ITS BEEN NEARLY A MONTH SINCE I UPDATED! A lot has been going on in my life; birthday, spring break, getting ready for exams! I am really sorry guys! I decided that I really needed to update so even if I'm sleep deprived tomorrow I'm going to do this! So let me turn on some Ed Sheeran and get cracking…

Disclaimer: We all know who owns PJO… and it's not me.

Percy had always been a little slow.

He was not oblivious to that fact. Everyone in his life reminded him every freaking minute.

Still, his brain was working particularly slow at this moment.

In fact, it was hardly working at all.

But, one thing was clear.

Annabeth had been keeping one Hades of a secret.

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He had a son.

Percy had a son.

He had finally managed to gather himself after a long swim and had put two and two together.

Most people would be pissed to find out that someone had kept a secret like that from them.

But Percy just felt like a jackass.

He was a jackass.

He had unfairly accused Annabeth of cheating and had basically told her that he never wanted to see her again.

He should go and apologize to her.

To bad that it was one in the morning.

Percy decided that he would get up early, which he was not looking forward to, and would apologize in the morning.

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After a sleepless night Percy awoke bright and early and set off to find Annabeth.

Oddly enough he was the first person to reach the Big House, which gave him time to be alone with his thoughts.

Unfortunately he hated when he was left alone with his thoughts.

All he could think about was her.

Her face, her eyes, her hair, her smile, her-.

Percy was interrupted from his daydreams by the real thing slowly approaching him.

She probably thought she was doing a good job at pretending that she wanted to talk to him, that his words hadn't killed her.

But she wasn't.

And that killed him.

He wanted to take it all back; he wanted to get Annabeth back.

Unfortunately that wasn't possible so an apology would just have to do.

"Annabeth."

"Percy."

Well this wasn't awkward.

"Listen Annabeth I-"

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late. Overslept."

Percy was going to kill Nico DiAngelo before the trip was over.

Annabeth walked off in a huff while Percy proceeded to shoot death glares at Nico.

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After an extremely awkward car ride, the group pulled up to the wharf and walked onto a lavish cruise ship equipped with everything one could need.

Percy walked right past it all to his room.

"What's wrong dude?" Nico asked after following him in.

Percy huffed and flopped onto the bed.

"What would you do if you found out you had a kid?"

"You know?" Nico shouted.

"Yeah, I overheard Annabeth and Thal-"

Percy sat upright as a realization hit him.

"You know?"

Nico grinned sheepishly before nodding.

"Am I the only person who didn't know?"

"Hey, I only found out about an hour ago. Thalia told me."

Percy let his head fall into his hands, contemplating his next move.

"I need to talk to her."

"Percy… I don't think that's such a good idea."

But Percy was adamant.

"Stay here." He commanded before setting out.

On that short walk Percy made a decision.

He was going to let Annabeth tell him the secret when she felt like it.

He wanted to gain her trust first and then he hoped it would all come naturally.

Percy managed to get his hand up and knock on the door and he just prayed that his mouth would work when he saw her.

The door swung open and there she stood, looking like she had just woken up.

He couldn't even remember his name she was so perfect.

Thankfully she seemed to be about as flustered as he was.

They stood there in awkward silence before Percy decided he would just let himself in and spare them both the pain.

"Hey." He stated surprisingly calmly.

"Hey yourself."

Percy smiled at that, she was clearly nervous.

But when he turned around to face her he found that he couldn't remember what to say.

He ran a finger subconsciously through his hair before trying to speak.

"Listen-I-um-I-well-I."

Damn.

"Yes?" Annabeth asked, suppressing a smile.

"Well-I-um-I-just…"

"Spit it out Seaweed Brain!"

That sent a jolt down his spine.

She had called him Seaweed Brain.

And he only realized just now how much he'd missed that name.

"What?" He subconsciously sputtered.

Annabeth looked at the floor ashamed, that's not what he had wanted though.

"Did you just call me Seaweed Brain?"

"I didn't mean to, its sorta force of habit by now."

Percy began to beam like an idiot.

"No, its cool. Kinda reminds me of the old days before…" Percy stopped himself before things got awkward.

"Anyways" He looked back up, "I just wanted to say, there's no hard feelings."

"Really?" Annabeth beamed.

"Yeah, whatever the reason you had for ending it, it's your choice and I need to respect that. I'm done holding grudges against people. Besides you used to be my best friend and I miss you."

That last sentence had slipped out before he realized what was going on but he didn't care because judging by the look on her face she had missed him too.

She rushed over to him and he happily embraced her, glad to have her in his arms again.

"I missed you Seaweed Brain."

"I missed you too Wisegirl."

Annabeth was the first to pull away and she looked as if she wanted to say something.

But then naturally, someone had to knock on the door and ruin the moment.

Annabeth stomped over to the door and threw it open revealing Nico DiAngelo smiling like a Cheshire cat.

"Did I interrupt something? I sure hope so."

"What do you want Nico?"

"I'm here for Jackson, but, if you want to keep him for a few minutes longer. I can wait." Nico waggled and Percy had to smile at his devilish antics.

"No, no you should take him and get out of my sight, before they call man overboard."

"Calm down Annabeth I'm just playin' with you. Besides, Thalia will be here soon to collect you."

"Excuse me?"

Annabeth looked ready to kill him.

"Oh, you didn't think that we were going to just ignore all these wonderful accommodations. No, no, no. We are going to go clubbing."

"Um, no, I have a six year old, I don't do clubs."

"Well, and don't hit me, but your six year old isn't here. You will be there. Let's go Perce."

Percy took this as his moment to try and calm Annabeth down.

"Breath Annabeth. In and out. Don't worry we'll go for an hour and be done."

"No you won't!" Nico called from the hallway.

Percy smiled and winked at her before exiting the room, head still spinning.

Only when he was nearly back to the room did a new thought hit him, one that threatened to send him spiraling down a twisting path.

He still loved Annabeth Chase.

Well, did you like it? Go easy; it's been a while since I've written anything. I'm thinking about ending it here because obviously you all know where the story goes from here but if I get enough reviews (say 20ish) I will keep going. If you have been reading M.A.D and entered the contest then that should be posted by Saturday and I will most likely PM the winner tomorrow and if you were anonymous then I guess you'll just have to see. I LOVE YOU ALL MY DARLINGS! STAY CLASSY!

Oh and whoever know what song these lyrics go to will forever have my affection… (I gave a hint up above)

"Stuck in her daydreams, been this way since 18 but lately, her face seems sinking slowly, wasting, crumbling like pastries, and they scream, the worst things in life come free to us."

Love

KK