Annabeth POV

Maybe it was because Josh didn't want me to. Possibly even because I wanted to catch up with Percy. But whatever the reason was, I called him. I paused as I was halfway through dialing his number and questioned myself. Was this the right thing to do? I shook off the doubt and dialed the number.

The conversation lasted maybe 25 minutes. It was brief and I had myself laughing a couple times. the first five minutes were awkward, but as the call continued i felt like I was fifteen again, back when things were simple. I longed for things to be simple again.

"Annabeth? Annabeth?" I was daydreaming.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention." Not the smartest answer.. I probably should have lied and said the cat was loose. I don't have a cat.

"Oh. Um." He sounded distant. Maybe he got the wrong idea. smooth moves Chase, "I almost forgot to ask you," He started.

I cut him off, Of course you forgot seaweed brain." I could almost see him smiling through the phone at the usage of an old nickname.

"Right Wise girl." I rolled my eyes. "Lily's been asking about the pretty lady from Starbucks."

"That's cute." I pictured the bouncy dark haired toddler giggling. "She seems like a great kid." I'm full of sunshine and compliments today, aren't I?

"She really is. I mean, I couldn't ask for much better."

"Yep." I agreed.

'Well to get to the point," I interrupt too much. Note to self: work on that. "She asked if we could go to the park on tomorrow. The three of us. But if you can't, that's fine too." He trailed off.

I grinned, "I can't think of anything better to do on a Saturday." I said that with a smile. It might be fun. Lily plays on the playground, me and Percy chat.

"I'll bring lunch for the three of us. It'll be great." I offered.

"Thanks Annabeth, It'll mean the world to her."

We said the awkward phone call goodbyes and I laid my iPhone on the coffee table. What Josh doesn't know won't hurt him.

Percy POV

Lily was holding my hand with the grip of a boa constrictor. "See how tight I can squeeze, Daddy?" She said with a giggle.

I pretended that it hurt more than it did to make her feel good. That's just what dads do. And not to brag, but I'd say I'm a pretty awesome dad.

"There's Annabeth." I said pointing over the her. She wore her blonde hair in a pony tail and had on her running shoes. She was twisting her owl earrings nervously.

"Hey." I said as we finally reached her.

she smiled brightly, "Hey Perce, hey Lily." Lily hugged her. I swear, that kids got attached, so fast. 'Hey Anniebeth! Come over to the swings with me!" she pulled Annabeth across the playground. I was left there grinning like an idiot.

Annabeth motioned for me to come over. I jogged to reach them by the swings.

"Who wants to push me?" Lily said swinging her legs as she sat on the rusty old swing.

"I will Lils." I offered.

"No. I want Annabeth." Well then. I backed up. I guess whoever she wanted could push her.

"Okay Lily." Annabeth said and smiled at me. I grinned back.

She started pushing lily and her black curls blew in the breeze.

"Higher! Higher!" She kept saying. If only Charlotte was like Annabeth. I scolded myself. Why would I think that? Charlotte's a great girl but.. I shook my head. No Charlotte. Not today. Today was Lily and Annabeth day. After all, it wasn't like there was anything wrong with us hanging out.

"Lils, you keep playing. We're gonna go set up lunch." I smiled and headed over to the big hill where I took Lily sledding. Annabeth was fanning herself, "It's pretty hot out." she commented and then sat down on the grass. I also took a seat and pulled the picnic basket over. I could feel my face getting hot.

"You alright?"

"Yeah. This just reminded me- Never mind." I said and pulled out a couple sandwiches. I was going to say it reminded me of one of our dates a long time ago. But that probably wasn't the best thing to say.

She didn't ask questions. she just started eating a peanut butter sandwich and grinned, "You remembered I don't like jelly."

"How could I forget." You don't really forget that much about your first girlfriend. The things I poured over for hours trying to remember.

"True." It was silence for a minute. Clearly neither of us knew what to say. The silence was broken by a little girl's screams.

"Shit. that's Lily." I ran to the playground as quick as I could. I dodged two four year old's with ice cream cones and a pregnant lady on a bicycle. (She should probably not be doing that)

Lily was crumpled up on the asphalt clutching her arm. I pulled her into a hug, "You okay sweetheart?" I asked.

She sobbed into my shirt and I tried my best to make out the words through her tears, "No! I fell," Annabeth ran over, "off the swings and it hurt!"

"You should probably take her to the doctor." Right you are Sherlock.

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