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*The day of Percabeth's anniversary*
The warm, yellow sunshine streamed through the small window and poured itself over the sleeping face of Annabeth Chase. Her mouth curled delicately into a small smile as it tickled her face and tried to get her eyes open. Finally, one eyelid was cracked apart and Annabeth awoke. The other eye was opened slightly as Annabeth lifted her head slightly and looked at the window. A tiny smile appered.
"Go away, Apollo." She said to the ray of sun.
Immediately the sunlight dimmed and shone normally.
She dropped her golden head into the pillow again and sighed. It was time to wake up. The covers flew of off her as she sat up and stretched. Peering out the window she saw that the sun was shining and there was hardly a cloud in the sky. It looked like nice weather today!
Annabeth stepped into the bathroom and turned the water on for her shower. She had an hour and a half until Percy came to get her for their very special date. Unlike last month, she had outright told him when their anniversary was coming up and hinted heavily that it should be special.
The warm water pounded into her head, and all she thought about for a while was how good it felt. Her fingers touched her side briefly and she felt a twinge of sadness. The giant scar, left by that stupid poisonous knife she took two months ago, was still very visible. Apollo had healed it up nicely but the scar remained.
Annabeth didn't regret taking the knife for a second though, so instead of continuing to mope she hopped out of the shower and wrapped herself in a towel.
Now to get dressed. She looked at her small wardrobe and tried to pick something apropiate. Even though it looked nice out, it was the end of September so it wasn't going to be hot.
In the end she picked out a pair of light denim skinny jeans that she had bought a few weeks ago but had never worn, a blue tanktop and her favorite combat boots. For her hair, she carefully brushed out and blow-dried, then put it in a high pony tale.
All too soon it was time for the part she was dreaded. Annabeth walked back into her bathroom and picked up the blush.
"Here we go." She said softly.
The blush went on and Annabeth hardly even hesitated with the mascara, the eyeliner was still pretty tricky but that was also put on and finally, the lipstick was applied.
Annabeth stared at herself. She lifted her chin up and smiled softly. This wouldn't do for everyday, but if there was ever a special occasion, (like an anniversary) she might wear this.
Percy would be arriving in a few minutes, so Annabeth took this time to organize her backpack.
As a demigod, Annabeth knew the importance of being prepared and brought her trusty backpack wherever she went. The last anniversary she and Percy had ended up with a small quest and you never knew when a god would appear.
Her knife was tucked away somewhere in her clothes but everything else went in the backpack, For example, her hairbrush, Rachel had shown how important a hairbrush could be in the face of death. A toque, an extra pair of socks, (trust me, you don't want to be walking around New York with bloody socks, its uncomfortable and people give you weird looks.) About fifty dollars cash and the same in gold coins. A flashlight, her cellphone, her invisibility cap, nectar, ambrosia, a small pack of wet wipes, a roll of bandages and last but not least, a box of granola bars.
Annabeth was just going over the last of it when a knock sounded at the door, her eyes glanced at the clock. Percy was... on time?
With her backpack slung across her shoulders, Annabeth crept up to the door and peeped out the peep hole, it LOOKED like Percy... He was standing there in jeans, a black tee shirt and a jacket, fidgeting with his hands and bouncing on the balls of his feet.
Realizing that she was just standing there, Annabeth opened the door. A grin crept up her face and she saw Percy's matched.
"You're actually on time." She said. "Are you SURE you're Percy?"
Percy laughed and stopped fidgeting. He held out his arms wide. "In the flesh." His green eyes swept over her face. "Are you sure you're Annabeth? You look... different somehow."
Annabeth flung her arms wide mockingly, "In the flesh."
Percy shrugged. "I'll kill you if you're a monster, but if you're 100 percent sure you're my Annabeth, we can go on our..." He swallowed nervously. "Date."
"Alright Seaweed Brain." Annabeth took his hand. "Lets go."
Twenty minutes later, you would find them walking hand-in-hand in Central Park, each with a hot coffee and a stupid smile.
"Don't worry." Percy told her. "This isn't it! I have something special planned for later too."
He managed not to give away the surprise all afternoon, even with Annabeth bugging and pleading for a hint. She was convinced he was only doing it to watch her squirm.
After about an hour, Percy pulled her into a cute little café to eat lunch and to get her to stop asking for hints and guesses. They ate happily but as they left the café, Percy froze next to Annabeth and his face went white. Obviously Annabeth assumed the worst.
"Where is it?" She asked under her breath. "Where's the monster?"
"Monster?" Percy hissed back. "Where?"
"No! I'm asking YOU where it is! Jeez, Seaweed Brain."
"I don't see a monster!" Percy managed to whisper. "I saw a girl."
"You... you... I'm sorry, what?!" Annabeth was completely shocked. "You saw a what?"
"A girl. I used to go to school with her. She was a total-" He ducked quickly to avoid Annabeth's hand.
"I don't care how bad this girl was," Annabeth seethed. "I don't want to hear you use that word to describe a girl ever again."
"Alright, alright." Percy's eyes sparkled mischievously, "I won't."
"Ever." Annabath reminded him. "So, are we going to go talk to this chick or what?" She folded her arms and gazed at Percy.
"Talk to her?!" Percy looked appalled. "Umm, no!"
"Yes." Annabeth grabbed his hand and dragged him out of the café. "Which way did she go?"
Percy pointed, "But I'm not talking to her!"
"Yes you are!"
"No!"
"Yep."
"No!"
"Yes."
"I'd rather not."
"I don't care."
"No!"
"No. Way."
The couple froze and looked up at the shocked girl before them.
"Percy Jackson?" She asked, her high pitched voice made Percy wince.
He nodded and gulped. "Hey... Nancy Bobofit."
She laughed, "I can't believe you remember me! We haven't talked since, what grade 7?" She adjusted her low-cut shirt and searched for a reaction. The one she got was not the one she wanted.
Percy nodded, blushed, and looked away.
And then Nancy did the most unspeakably horrible thing anyone could imagine... She hugged him.
Percy eyes went wide, his face white. His hands hovered awkwardly over her back, his eyes searched out Annabeth who was shaking with suppressed laughter.
"How have you been? What have you been doing? What school do you go to now?" Nancy asked in rapid questioning after she let go.
"I-I...oh. Umm, uhhh."
"Oh, I see." Nancy's eyes narrowed. "You may be hot now, but you're still a moron."
"Excuse me?" Percy sputtered, completely flustered. "I'll have you know that-"
Annabeth, who had been doubled over in silent laughter finally let a burst of giggles escape her lips.
Nancy turned to her with slight disgust. "And what are you supposed to be?" She asked.
"I," Annabeth straightened out and composed herself. "am his girlfriend." She held out her hand. "Nice to meet you."
Nancy smiled at the hand but didn't take it, "Charmed." She said sarcastically. She turned her attention back to Percy, "Well I must get going now, great talking to you Percy! Call me if you ever get... bored." She flicked her hair and waltzed away without a backward glance.
Annabeth dissolved into giggles and Percy stood, glaring at her.
"Happy now?" He asked darkly.
"Nope!" Annabeth grinned wildly. "That was the girl that beat you up when you were a kid? Honestly Percy... She couldn't lift a kitten into her lap. The way you and Grover talked about her though..."
"Whatever..." Percy said, blushing heavily. "Lets go."
"Where to?" Annabeth asked slyly.
"I guess I can tell you now." Percy said, checking his watch. "We're going to the theater."
"The theater?" Annabeth asked, surprised. "Why?"
"To watch a show of course!"
"I'm so confused." Annabeth said as Percy started dragging her away. "Since when do you like live theater?"
"Trust me." Percy said, back to himself. "It'll be worth it."
Okay, so I was only planning on making this a two shot but then Nancy decided to visit and I got distracted so there will be a third part!
Thanks for reading! :)