Love is in the Air: Chapter 4
A/N: Lol hai I'm just here to say I don't own PJO or HOO
*Time Skip! 2 weeks passed*
Percy's POV
I was walking down the school's hallways with Annabeth, heading home. "You're still going to help me right?"
"I thought you were smart enough to do work on your own!" and she lightly punched my arm.
"My parents were thinking to take us out for some fancy dinner."
"Okay. I guess…"
"But there's one catch to it…"
"What now Seaweed Brain?"
"…You have to wear a dress since it's a FANCY restaurant."
"Wha- no, no, no Percy!" I smirked 'cause I knew she didn't like make-up, dresses, and high-heels or anything that has to do with fashion.
"Puhleaseeeee?" I gave her the irresistible puppy-face which I knew that she could say no to. She sighed
"Fine Seaweed Br-"She stopped walking.
"Is everything ok Annabeth?" She didn't say anything. I saw what she was looking at. Luke was making out with those ugly chicks. Annabeth stormed towards their direction. I tried to stop her, but she just kept on going. I could only watch what was about to happen next…
Annabeth's POV
What was he doing?! I walked towards him and asked, "Luke?! What the hell are you doing?!"
"Oh uh Annabeth… it's not what it looks like!"
"Oh ya sure! I think my eyesight is good enough to tell that YOU'RE CHEATING ON ME!" I screamed the last part to him to make sure that he knows what he's doing.
"AND YOU!" I pointed a finger at her.
"WHY DID YOU GO WITH HIM EVEN THOUGH HE'S TAKEN?!"
"I-"I didn't want to hear anything she said so I stopped her, by slapping her.
SLAP! The sound was so loud, everyone in the hallways went quiet and people were staring to direct their attention to the scene, with a few mumbles and whispering going through the crowd. I didn't pay any attention to the crowd gathering around us because I was putting all my attention towards the couple. "AND WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU LUKE?! I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME!" and I gave him another slap, but harder and louder. SLAP! There was a white imprint of where my hand was on Luke's cheek. He rubbed it and stared at me. "Annabeth, c'mon you don't have to be this harsh…"
"HARSH? WHAT IF I WAS CHEATING ON YOU?!" in the corner of my eye, I saw Percy tense. "WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO ME?!"
"I-"he had anger and hurt in his eyes.
"ENOUGH LUKE! IT'S OVER NOW." I stormed out of the circle of people that gathered around us, people parting away so they wouldn't be involved, with my eyes clouded and burning with tears that were flowing out of my eyes. "Annabeth!" Percy called, catching up to me. "We're going home ok?" I nodded. We went in Percy's car, and we went back to his apartment, in silence.
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Percy's POV
Annabeth has been crying for about an hour now. My Mom was comforting her, talking her out. We probably went through 3 or 4 tissue boxes. Now I was sitting here like a fish, helpless and just watching. I wanted to help Annabeth, but I didn't want to ruin the girl-time Annabeth and my Mom were having.
It's been a few 20-30 minutes, and Annabeth finally calmed down. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying, and her hair was messy and it looked like a bird made a nest in it. We all had to get ready for going to the fancy restaurant. A few minutes later, I changed into a tuxedo and I tried to comb my hair, but it was still untamed. I didn't know how to tie a tie, so I decided Annabeth could do it for me. Everyone was ready except for Annabeth. "Annabeth! Come on! We'll be late!"
"Okay! Okay!" after a few more minutes, she came out of the bathroom wearing one of my Mom's dresses, a sea-blue dress that hugged her curves perfectly, and stopped at knee-length, with 2-inch heels the same color as her dress. Her hair was down and curled, with a barrette made out of emeralds and diamonds holding one side of her hair back. She didn't have that much makeup on, which made me happy because she already looked beautiful without makeup… wait? Did I just say that? Ugh, stupid teenage hormones… "Oh my gods Annabeth! I knew it would look perfect! And I know Percy thinks so too…" My Mom was checking her hair for any mishaps and looked at me and winked. I realized I was staring at her, with my jaw open. I managed to close it before any drool came out. I blinked and saw that Annabeth was also staring at me. "Uh, yah." Was all I could answer. I blushed and I rubbed the back of my neck, making it more awkward. I asked her, "Uh, Annabeth?"
"Yeah?"
"Could you help me tie my tie?"
"Okay, sure." She helped me with my tie, and as she was tying it, I whispered in her ear, "You're really pretty Wise Girl." She blushed. "Thanks Seaweed Brain." She whispered back. When she was done, I said, "Thanks Annabeth."
"You're welcome Percy." After that, we went into Paul's car and drove off to the restaurant. When we were there, we got to sit in a booth with Mom and Paul on one side, while me and Annabeth were sitting on the other side. We ordered steak and pasta, with some cups of water. Annabeth and I both had one hand on the seat, our fingertips touching. When we both noticed, we took our hands away from each other, blushing. I didn't notice, but across from us, my mom had a twinkle in her eye and she was smiling. The waiter brought out food and we ate in silence but with a few questions popping up.
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We were done with dinner and I asked Paul privately to drop Annabeth and I at a park that is close to our apartment so we could walk back home. When we arrived at the park, Paul dropped us off and when we both got out of the car, Paul gave me a wink. What was that for? When the car drove away, Annabeth looked at me, confused, and asked, "Percy, Where are we going?"
"Oh, you'll see Wise Girl…"I dragged her through the park, and a few minutes later, we were in a clearing where there was a lake with some lily pads and lotuses, and there was a willow tree next to the pond. The sun was setting, and fireflies were coming out. The sun made the clouds color change into soft blankets of orange, pink, purple covering the Earth. I let go of Annabeth's hand and she said, "Whoa… This is so beautiful Percy!" She was walking around and looking at the scenery.
Annabeth's POV
This… is so beautiful! I went to this park many times, but I didn't know of this place! "Over here Wise Girl!" He gestured to sit next to him under the willow tree. I went over them and sat next to him. "Isn't it beautiful?"
"Yup…"
"I found this place when I was little." I set my head on his shoulder and smiled. I turned to look at him and asked, "Why did you bring me here?"
"Well, I was hoping it would calm you down and help you well, with… you know." He rubbed the back of his neck, uncertain of how I'll react. I nodded in understanding and he showed a sign of relief. I felt better, but I was still a little heart-broken. "Thanks for helping Percy. This means a lot to me. I never knew you had the ability to do this 'cause you're still a Seaweed Brain."
"Hah! Do you think a Seaweed Brain could lighten up your mood?" He replied. "Mmm… nope! I never knew!" I raised my hands in a mock surrender. "Well I think this'll do it…" I raised my eyebrow at him, and he had a smirk on him. "Say, Annabeth, do you like to be tickled?" He asked me. "What kinda question is that? Wait… oh no. PERCY YOU BETTER NO-"I got interrupted by him pouncing on me and tickling my sides. I tried to get out of his grip, but instead, I was squirming under his steel-like grip from working-out. I was laughing my head off and I had tears coming out of my eyes. "PERCY STO- STOP PLEASE! I- HAHAHAHA STOP PERCY!" He didn't listen to me, and just kept tickling me with a smirk on his face. I stopped. And tried to resist laughing, and asked,"Percy?" he stopped and looked at me confused with his eyebrows knit together. "What's wrong Wise Girl?"
"Oh it's just that it's my turn now."
"Wha-?" Before he could react, I jumped on him and he was on the ground, with his back to the ground, his arms on either side of him with my hands holding his arms down. I was sitting on his stomach, giving him a smug look. "Oh, you never said you wanted to play rough." It was his turn to give me a smug look and he flipped us over with him on top now. I might've had a surprised look on my face because he looked at me and chuckled.
PERCY'S POV
We were looking at each other in silence. Our eyes were locked, grey with sea-green. I was mesmerized by her beautiful face, and it seemed like it was glowing like an angel's face. She was so beautiful, I couldn't help but stare at her beautiful face, and I found out I was slowly leaning in. My eyes closed and time seemed to stop and it was only me and Annabeth…
ANNABETH'S POV
Percy was leaning in and…. About to kiss me?! My heart was beating 100 miles per hour, and it felt like it could just jump out of me. My breathing became uneven and rigid, and I was sure I looked like a human-tomato. His eyes were closed, his eye-lids covering his sea-green eyes. He was about an inch away from my face, still moving closer, and closer, until he had our lips connected.
A/N: HAHAHAHAHAHA CLIFFHANGER! So I only work on my fanfics on weekend's cause of homework and blah. lol