Percy's POV
Watching Annabeth walk out was like a punch in the gut. I wanted nothing more than to get up and run after her, but she needed her space, so I gave it to her. She was right. This was going really fast. But what I feel in my stomach when I look at her, the butterflies, the rapid beating of my heart, trying to jump out of my chest just to get closer to her. These things I can't just ignore. There's something there, and I can see it behind those beautiful stormy grey eyes. She feels it too. I know she does.
I find myself at her door, after wandering aimlessly around town, no Idea where to go. Standing there, I can hear movement inside, hurried and flustered. I knock on the door, and the flurry of movement stops. "Annabeth? Please, can we just talk? Annabeth, there's something between us, something amazing, and you know it. I just want to talk." I call out, pleading. I stood there for a while, until I heard the deadbolt turn, and her fragile eyes peaked out. "Percy… I told you, I'm not ready for this. I'm sorry." The pain behind her eyes was unbearable. I didn't know the reason for all the hurt, but it killed me to know that she had been this scared and alone, and before today, I had never even acknowledged her.
I reached down to hold her hand in mine. "Annabeth, look, I know this is all going insanely fst. I know that we've never been close. But being with you this afternoon has made me realise, just how beautiful you are. I'm insane for thinking someone so smart, so beautiful, could ever go for someone like me. I know it's crazy, but when I look at you, it's like my heart jumps right out of my chest just to be closer to you. You don't even know how amazingly perfect you are! Because you are Annabeth Chase. You're perfect. If you could just give me the chance, I would spend every day, every minute with you, just trying to make you smile."
I was so sure she was going to close the door in my face, but she dropped her head, and took my other hand in hers. "Percy, my past is… dark. I've been through some things. I don't know whether I'll ever get over it. I'll never be the same. I just don't want you to look at me differently. I've never had anyone look at me the way you are right now." "Annabeth. Nothing you could say could change the way I feel about you." I say lifting her chin so look into her eyes. "All I want to do is make you smile." I lean in to place a kiss on her forehead, but instead I feel her lips under mine. We move together, completely synchronised, as I lift her up, her fingers tracing through my hair, and take her inside, closing the door behind us.
Annabeth's POV
Percy showing up at my door didn't surprise me, it was his speech that did it. I was not expecting that at all, and it scared me to think that I was completely, 100% falling for him. I will admit, we made out for a while, but it wasn't awkward at all. Everything I do with Percy feels right. We ended up on the couch, me in his lap, watching 'The Little Mermaid' which was apparently Percy's favourite movie. He knew all the words to the songs, and belted out 'Under The Sea' at the top of his lungs, making me collapse in a fit of laughter. "Hey Annabeth, what time's your dad supposed to be back?" he asked, glancing at his phone. "Umm, he's actually away until Tuesday. It's my mum's anniversary tomorrow so he's gone to Arizona to see my grandparents." I told him. "He left you alone on her anniversary? Well lucky for you, Mom just texted. She and Paul are going to visit my aunt tonight." He said grinning. I looked at him quizzically. "I'm staying."
The goofy grin on his face let up a little as he noticed the puzzled look on my face. "Annabeth, you can't be alone on a day like tomorrow. I'm staying. Don't worry, I'm very versatile." He said winking. Relief flooded through me. I had secretly been dreading being alone tomorrow. I reached up and rested my arms on his shoulders. "Thank you Percy. Really. For the first time in years, I feel safe." My fingers wound their way through his hair, as I leant down to kiss his cheek. His strong arms wrapped around me and pulled me close to him, wrapping me in his warmth, and I feel at home.
Hunger starts to creep in as the movie comes to an end, and I realise that when I ran out, neither of us had eaten. "You hungry? We never got to eat anything earlier." His eyes lit up and the prospect of food. "Sure. Mind if I raid your pantry? I would love to cook dinner for my amazing new girlfriend!" he said, his goofy grin making a reappearance. "Sure thing Gordon Ramsey. Let me just show you where everything is." I start to get up when he pulls me back down onto the couch. "You sit your pretty little butt down! I'm trying to be all romantic here!" he says, winking at me and planting a quick peck on my lips before running off to the kitchen.
Within five minutes, smoke was rising out of a collection of pots and pans Percy had managed to set of fire. "Uh… I probably should have told you that I'm a crap cook. Like really bad." He said sheepishly. I start running some hot water in the sink while he scrapes the charred remains of what was supposed to be Two Minute Noodles from the pans. "Hey seaweed brain! The reason they caught on fire is because you're supposed to microwave them!" I said, splashing soapy water at him, which soaked his t shirt. "Annie, if you wanted me to take my top off again, you should've just asked." And with that, he lifted his wet shirt over his head for the second time that day. I turned my attention to the charred remains of his "cooking" attempt. I feel his arms wrap around my waist, and his breath hot on my neck. "I suggest we order in. that is, unless you want me to completely burn your house down."