AN: It's been a while, sorry! Anyway, I just want everyone who reads my other story 'Half-Blood Care Home' that I will be continuing but five years later.
Sorry if there are any mistakes. Long Chapter!
I have fake nails on and it's pretty hard to type. Just to clear something up, Annabeth and Percy 'Did The Deed' in September. She's nearly seven months, which means in the story it's February, which means her due date, is May. Just wanted to let you guys know. Enjoy the chapter… :)
A Month Later
Percy
I tap my pen on my desk, bored out of my mind and trying not to fall asleep. I had been decorating the apartment until late last night and only had a few hours sleep on the couch since I didn't want to wake Annabeth by sliding in next to her.
It doesn't help that this lecture is just boring me. If Annabeth were here she'd tell me to listen and concentrate. That's hard to do with ADHD. All I can think about is Annabeth. Annabeth, Annabeth, Annabeth. It's not a bad thing but it gets a little annoying when I'm trying to focus on work.
I smile at the thought of a nearly seven months Annabeth moaning about wanting my mom's blue pancakes. She's been craving them a lot lately but I don't think my mom minds baking for her. She said that she feels much closer to Annabeth and I'm glad. I was scared they'd drift apart when my mom found out Annie was pregnant but I think she's coming round.
She bought a little t-shirt yesterday that said, 'I love my Grandma' in pink letters across the top. I put it with the forever-growing pile of baby clothes. It helps a lot that she buys clothes for the baby since Annabeth had to stop working at the library because of the bed rest problem and the money I have to spend on fixing the apartment up.
So far I've fixed and mended any problems, I've painted and bought furniture for the living room. I've bought a pink stroller for the baby, a changing table… I've bought everything that the baby will need; all I need to do is find a place to put it all.
The ringing of a bell fills my ears and I realise that, finally, the school day is over. I sigh and stuff my pen and books in my bag before racing out of the classroom.
"Hey guys," I say, my group of friends walking over to my locker. "Are you going to visit Annabeth today?"
"Yep, that's the plan," Thalia replies.
"I'm hoping she'll let me give her a spa session," Silena smiles.
"She is really emotional lately so maybe some calming down will help her. Just, please, don't mention her dad or the twins," I beg.
"Why?" Nico asks, curiously.
"She'll cry a river. I think she misses him but my stubborn girlfriend won't admit it," I reply.
"Girlfriend, huh?" Beckendorf grins, wiggling his eyebrows.
"I guess," I say, my face heating up. I turn around and head to the exit.
"You guess?" Grover repeats. I sigh. They're following me.
"Yep," I say, popping the 'p'.
I guess means 'I don't know'. We hug, sometimes we kiss and I bath her. We haven't actually said we're together but I think we are. I mean, kissing is what couples do, right? Maybe I should bring the subject up to her.
Valentines Day is today and I have got her a card and a present and I was planning on making dinner for us since my mom and dad are going to some posh restaurant. Will that show her I like her- really like her… Fine, I love her, okay? But I think she'll take it the wrong way if I tell her. She'll think I'm only saying it because she's carrying my child. But I mean it. I've liked her for forever.
I barge through the double doors and walk down the stone steps. I can hear the gang's footsteps and whispers behind me and I hope they're not planning to ask me questions because I'm tired and all I want to do is get home. Wait- the gang is going to the apartment to see Annabeth. Great, I'm never going to catch up on sleep.
"Earth to Percy!" Someone yells, bringing me out of my thoughts. I jump in shock when I realise that it's Annabeth standing in front of me, outside the school, not resting.
"What are you doing here?" I ask and then worry that something has happened. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine and nice to see you, too," she huffs, her large grin fading.
"Hey, it is nice to see you but you know-"
"You should be resting," she mimics, failing completely to copy my voice.
"That's right. So, what're you doing out?" I ask.
"I got bored, okay? I hate being inside like… like an animal or something. Besides, I was getting really hot and bothered and I wanted to see…" she trails off, noticing our friend's behind me.
"Who?" I ask, curiously.
"You," she admits and then blushes. I grin and take her hand.
"Let's get you home. Everyone was coming to visit you," I say.
"Really?" she grins, turning so she's facing the others but still holding my hand. "Thank god. It's so lonely sometimes. Jeez, I wouldn't even care if Silena gave me a make-over!" She realises her mistake and opens her mouth to say something but Silena beats her to it.
"Really? I've always wanted to give you a makeover. Tell you what, I'll give you a home spa session and then give you a makeover, how does that sound?"
The hopeful look on Silena's face would make me give in to a makeover but, thankfully, she has asked to make me pretty and never will. Annabeth sighs. Gods, she's softened a lot if she's actually thinking about letting Silena give her a-
"Fine," she finally says. I stop and stare at her wide-eyed.
"What?" she asks and then looks around. I do the same and find the others frozen to the spot.
"You will actually let me?" Silena asks, recovering first. Annabeth nods and Silena throws her arms around her. "Thank you!"
One look at Annabeth and I know she's regretting her decision already…
A Few Hours Later
Annabeth
I was hoping for Percy and I to be alone today since it's Valentines Day but I guess we'll just have to have alone time when Silena goes home. The others stayed for a while but decided to come back another day so I can have a girly afternoon with Sil. Help me! Nah, it's not as bad as I thought it would be.
Currently, I am lying on my- or should I say 'mine and Percy's' bed with Cucumbers on my eyes and a white facemask on my face. Silena is massaging my feet with some cream that smells like strawberries while Percy and Beckendorf are in the living room watching football.
"So," Silena starts, breaking the comfortable silence. "Are you scared?"
"Of what?" I ask, confused.
"About having a baby," she replies and I groan.
"I keep having nightmares about the birth being difficult and painful," I admit.
"It is going to hurt."
"I know that," I yawn, feeling calm and sleepy.
"Have you thought of any names for the baby?" she asks.
"Percy and I haven't discussed names but I have thought of a few I like. What do you think of Melody?" I ask.
I can hear the smile in her voice as she says, "It's a nice name."
"I think Percy would like it," I reply. "I also like Sofia but then I do have, I guess you'd call it an unusual name, in mind."
"What is it?"
"Ocean," I reply.
"It's original but it isn't a stupid name, it sounds nice. Ocean… I like it," Silena says.
An hour later and my hair is straight, I have green eye makeup on and a light pink gloss on my lips. I'm wearing a green dress that ends a little above my knees and hides my getting-big bump. I look in the mirror and smile at how pretty Silena has made me.
"Thanks," I say.
"Your welcome," Silena squeaks. "Now, stay in here for a few minutes." I frown but do as she says while she leaves the room, closing the door behind her.
I hear muffled voices and it's only when I sniff that I realise someone has been cooking… and it smells great. "Annabeth!" Silena calls. "When you hear the door close then come out, okay?"
"Okay," I yell back, more confused than ever. I hear a door slam and I do as I was told to do and open the door.
"Percy?" I call and walk into the hall.
"I'm in the kitchen," he says and I walk into the kitchen.
The sight that greets me makes me gasp as my eyes scan over the dark room, lit with candles. The table is set for two and has a vase of roses sitting in the middle. But the part that shocks me the most is Percy.
His hair, somehow, is neat and he is wearing a black suit with a green shirt that matches his eyes and my dress. He's grinning, holding a hand out in my direction and looking a little nervous.
I take his hand and offer him a shy smile. This feels weird… but nice. "You look beautiful," he whispers, blushing a little.
"You don't look bad yourself," I reply, trying to lighten the mood even though my whisper makes me sound just as mushy and sweet. He laughs and pulls a chair out for me.
I sit down and he takes a seat opposite me. "Happy Valentines Day," he smiles before handing me an envelope and a present wrapped in a shiny silver paper. I open the envelope first and pull out a card. I open it up and read what he's wrote:
Dear Wise Girl,
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you have an awesome day.
Love
Your Seaweed Brain
xx
I close the card and look up at Percy. "Thank you," I grin.
"I left your card and present in our bedroom." His eyes light up. Did he really think I wouldn't get him anything? "Want me to go get them?"
"Nah, I can open them later. Open your present," Percy says and I nod.
I rip the wrapping paper off and my eyes widen when I notice the long black box. Just looking at the box I know it's jewellery… and expensive. I bite my lip, glancing up at Percy before opening the box.
Staring at me is a necklace, made up of an emerald in the centre and small diamonds around it. "Do you like it?" Percy asks and I nod, speechless.
"It's beautiful," I finally say. "Will you help me put it on?"
He nods before standing up and coming to stand behind me. He brushes my hair so it hangs over one shoulder and he takes the necklace off me. He ties it around my neck but leaves his hands on my neck. He moves his hands in a circular motion and I moan. "Not another massage or I'll fall asleep," I smile. He laughs and kisses my cheek.
"I love you," he says and my eyes widen. It's the first time he's ever said it.
I turn around in shock and notice how scared and worried he looks. "Really?" I whisper and he swallows before nodding. "Not just because of the baby?"
"No," he replies. "I've loved you long before the baby."
"Say it again," I whisper.
"I've loved you lon-"
"No," I say, cutting him off. "The thing before that."
"I love you," he says, his eyes twinkling.
I stand up and press my lips to his, my bump against his chest.
After a few seconds I pull away and whisper…
"I love you, too."
AN: Really this is just a mushy filler. But you like mushy, right? I've decided to make a poll so you can pick the name of the baby. So, if you have time then please go vote. Review! :)