The Infinite Proposal

IM SORRY, IM SO SO SORRY... It's been a couple of days right? I am UBER sorry about not updating! But, I do have a new chapter for you people! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of Rick Riordan's work.

Last time!

He felt like he was getting lectured by a therapist… But then again, Hestia was "Warmth". Suddenly, he felt something on his right cheek. Hestia had kissed him. He looked away with wide eyes and a red face. Hestia was also blushing.

"Well… I have a fire to tend Percy. I'll see you later." And with that, she left.

And for the first time this month, Percy smiled.

According to Apollo's advice, since he is the doctor and all, Percy was to stay in the Olympian hospital for a week, thanks to the removal and the side effects of Achille's Curse. Spending time in bed, in a really white room, was a killer for his ADHD. It was incredibly boring. He couldn't do anything, since his body was still recovering from the removal of the curse. The white room gave him some solitude but the color just made him feel like a judgement was being passed onto him. The only thing decorating the room was a pot plant sitting on a frameless window.

Visitors, on the other hand, were plenty. It was mundane, in fact. Of course, his dad visited him almost every chance he could, and surprisingly, Aphrodite. Percy's mom, Sally, was not allowed to visit Olympus, since she was a mortal. Poseidon had told him that he had tried everything to get his mother up here but the council and, for the Olympian population's interest, had pushed it away. Percy couldn't understand why but he would be able to go visit her anyway, later on.

A week in after Percy had woken, he had his check up with Apollo.

"Well Percy…" Apollo said grimly "I don't know exactly how your body handles this pressure, but, you'll survive. I reckon you will be able to leave in about a day or so."

"Thanks Apollo."

While in bed before the day of his leave, Aphrodite, once again, visited him. Percy, having his first encounter with her a little weird and vague, did not really welcome her presence at first. However, as the visits became more frequent, he started to accept her. (Now, I know in the series, she is displayed as a stereotypical girl, but I do have deep respect for the myths, and do not like sexism Now, I'm not being hateful towards , but still. So in my story, I will portray Aphrodite not as a stereotype, but as a Goddess.) She told him that she was worried about his heart and soul. Percy thought there wasn't anything wrong with himself, so he just waved the goddess's advice away. But the love goddess insisted.

"Percy. For the sake of your soul, you must not hold in your past." Aphrodite advised "The breaking of the seal is too much for your very existence."

This was how most of his "therapy" sessions went with Aphrodite.

The first time Percy saw Annabeth after his leave was actually right after he left the room. To his amazement, the corridor outside of his room was filled with his friends. The first one to greet him was the wise Chiron. Percy was excited, and happy that his friends were there for him. That is, until the last person came up to him. As soon as he saw her, he was still taken away at her beauty. Her gray, stormy eyes, her long golden hair that just seems to wrap around his soul...

"Hello… Annabeth…" Percy said with difficulty.

"Percy…"

The tension between them grew, and so did the awkwardness that was making a home within the crowd of fellow campers. The silence was then broken by Chiron.

"Percy, my child, if you need us, we'll be outside…"

Percy's conversation with Annabeth didn't last long. They only exchanged a few words. Annabeth had tried to win his heart back, but to no avail. In the climax of the conversation, Percy had asked Annabeth for the reason as to why she cheated on him. The reason was too true. Annabeth had said that she had felt too lonely, with him being traded camps with Jason, and having a lot of stress and pressure with projects. (Keep in mind that this is after House of Hades and all that) At the end, they had an official mutual break up.

When Percy went outside of the hospital, he was nearly blinded. There was so much activity, and so much grandness. Shops were filled with customers. The air smelled of fresh baked bread and flowers. He then felt a presence next to him.

"Beautiful, isn't it?"

"Long time no see Hestia…"

"How are you?"

"Better than ever…"

"Think you can handle a few more steps?" Hestia asked hesitantly.

"Sure."

Suddenly, she grabbed Percy's arm.

"Good, because we're going to grab lunch."

Again, I am so sorry about the story being SO short. But, this has been a busy week. I will try to keep updating, but until the next chapter, PEACE!