Don't murder me! I'm sorry! Here's Chapter 17 for ya!

DISCLAIMER: NOPE. I'm not Rick Riordan.

CHAPTER 17

PERCY's POV

I was waiting for her at the park. It was only 5 in the afternoon when I arrived there since it's only just a few blocks away from our house.

I sat near the small lake which was a bit far from the main park. There were only few people who go there since it's far.

I was still reminiscing what happened to us during that night. Her lips felt so soft and it tasted like honey; her eyes shines from the dimness of the night; and her smile, her magnificent smile that makes my heart beat faster than a cheetah running.

It was a perfect night. My first kiss to the girl I really like.

I still wondered why she started to avoid me. I mean, did she not like my kiss? Am I a bad kisser? Did I cross the line? Did she not felt the same way as I did because I'm sure as hell that I felt that she did.

I was waiting patiently for her and as minutes passed by, some couples have come back and forth from the lake. I kinda envy them and wished that Annabeth and I would be like that… someday.

It was 6 o'clock and I turned my gaze towards the other end of the lake. There, I saw a girl with luscious blonde hair that curls like a princess. She was wearing a plaid shirt and jeans with black chucks. Simple? Yes but for me, she's the most beautiful person I have ever seen.

Always on time. I smiled.

When she reached to my side of the lake she sat on the other end of the bench.

Silence.

I have to admit, we're in an awkward position right now. I mean, we've gone from strangers, to acquaintances, to friends, to best friends and now…

"So..." I said awkwardly. Damn it! Why is it so hard?

She didn't move but I saw her eyes sneaked a glance at me.

I sighed.

"What happened during the beach the other day," I started but then got interrupted by her.

"Look Percy, I'm sorry about that. I… I was… I was stupid okay? I'm sorry if I took advantage of the—"

I cut her off. "Woah wait a minute. You never took advantage Annabeth." I was facing her now.

"I did! Now you must think I'm a horrible person, using you when I'm at my lowest point or even worse, like, a slut."

I stood up and she looked at me. I went in front of her and kneeled. I looked straight into her beautiful eyes with confidence and spoke,

"Look at me; you are not a slut okay? I never thought of you that way nor did I think you took advantage of me. If anything else, I was happy when you kissed me."

I saw her eyes lighten up. I smiled at her.

"Annabeth, the first time I ever laid my eyes on you was at the beach. I thought you were cute even though I was hit by the freebee."

She let out a small laugh.

"When I saw you at school, I was actually pretty happy because I get to see you and have the chance to know you. I was pretty interested in you when I saw at the beach. Then when we became friends, I was glad because I never had a friend who was smarter and wiser than Abraham Lincoln and never have I ever met a girl who was can actually make the Rachel Dare insecure.

"When I heard the rumours about me dating another girl, I instantly thought of you because you were the only girl I hang out with, more often than Thalia. I was actually worried that you might get the wrong idea why I befriended you and in all honesty, my intentions were pure.

"Annabeth, you are the best thing that ever happened in my life right now. I was pretty confused at first about how I felt about you. I thought that my cheeks turning red whenever you compliment me; or the fluttery feeling I get from my stomach whenever I look into you tantalizing and majestic eyes and smile; or the pain that I feel whenever you're with some other guy or just even knowing that a guy would ask you out on a date. I thought that that was normal when it comes to a girl friend but then I thought of how I treat Thalia and it was completely different from how I treat you Wise girl.

"You make me happy all the time even through sad times, you always manage to make me smile; You're the reason why my grades are improving—well, aside from the fact that you tutoring me—because you became my inspiration. You're the reason why I'm being too sappy with moments we spend together because as far as I am concerned, those were my favourite moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

"Annabeth, I like you. I really, really like you."

She was just looking at me, tears brimming from the edge of her eyes.

"Percy…"

She opened her mouth but then closed again.

I gazed at her eyes and tucked the loose hair strand from her face.

"Look, Wise girl, I'm not pressuring you to like me back. I just wanted you to know how I really felt about you because honestly, if I didn't tell you, I think I might explode!" I chuckled a bit of my exaggeration.

She just looked at me.

"Percy… I…"

She placed her soft hands on my shoulders and looked me straight in the eye.

"Thank you." She smiled and then what happened next was like a bliss.

She leaned down and I leaned up. We were so close, that if you try to place stick in it, it won't push through.

She grazed her lips unto mine and I felt her soft lips and warm breath.

I leaned more just enough to close the gap between us. We were kissing now. She tasted like honey with a hint of mint. Our mouth moved together in rhythm and in harmony, like a piano. A piano, so delicate, you would be careful enough not to push the keys to hard but once you started playing, there's no stopping you in playing those beautiful notes.

I think that's how I felt when kissing Annabeth.

Kissing her with passion yet with sweetness all at the same time feels like I'm in heaven.

We pulled away from each other, breathless. We placed our foreheads against each other and smiled.

She looked at me, and smiled whole-heartedly.

"I like you too, Percy." Then she tackled me with a fierce but sweet hug that made us fall into the grassy floor.

I laughed at her, "Woah, there Wise girl! Aren't we excited much?"

She just held me tightly.

"That's because I'm happy!" She said and I can feel her pouting from her comment. How I wished I can see her pouting, I find it cute and well, it turned me on.

"Stupid, Seaweed brain." She said as she's still hugging me.

"Now, you calling me a stupid? Wow Annabeth, what a beautiful compliment I got from my first girlfriend." I said. She looked up on me, curiosity present in her eyes.

"You… you've never had a girlfriend before?" She asked. We are now sitting at the meadow of grass.

"Yep!" Which I made the the "p" pop.

"Wha—… why?"

"Well, I never really liked any girls on our school. They all wear too much make-up and too little clothing." I said "Well, maybe except Thalia but, you know what I mean." I added.

"Haha! Yeah. I know what you mean." She smiled to me.

I stood up and offer her my hand. She took it and we started to walk out of the park.

We made it back to Annabeth's apartment, still holding each other's hand.

"So, I guess I'll see you on Monday?" I asked.

"Sure, we can go to school together?"

"Of course. I would love that." I smiled and gave her a big hug. I felt her smiled upon my chest and mumbled something.

"What?" I lifted up her face, I was a good 5 inches taller than her.

"I said, I like you too, Seaweed brain!" She quickly kissed my lips and got out of our cuddling.

"Good Night Percy." She smiled and went inside while I stand there still amazed and in awe of what had happened today.

I can say that, for the record, this is by far the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me.

SO SORRY GUYS!

It's our exam week today and next week so I'll be busy for a while but I'll be posting the next chap by the end of the month. Don't kill me!

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