Hey guys! I'm back with another short fic. Anyways, my 16 chapter fanfic as been pushed back to around the end of March because I have exams coming up, so I have to study for them. I'll continue to post more short fics, and possibly a 3 chapter fic every now and then? It depends on my schedule. Anyways, here is my short fic called "Sparks Fly" which is literally based off of a Taylor Swift song (Yes, I'm a swiftie). I hope you enjoy!

"Oh, I can't stand him! Him and his reckless smile, his carefree attitude. I hate how much I love him!" I grumbled in my mind as I wandered the misty streets of New York on a sultry morning, thinking about that utterly stupid Percy Jackson. With each step, his infectious laughter reverberated in my mind, a constant reminder of his infuriating presence. Despite my best efforts to push him from my thoughts, his image persisted, haunting me like a stubborn ghost.

"Ugh! Get out of my head already!" I mentally shouted, attempting to regain my composure. After all, I was the daughter of Athena—wise, strategic, and logical. Falling for someone as reckless and impulsive as Percy Jackson was utterly nonsensical. Yet, his unexpected gestures of warmth, like the way he effortlessly took my hand when I needed comfort, left me reeling with all sorts of emotions.

As I continued down the concrete sidewalk, a familiar voice pierced through the haze of my thoughts.

"Annabeth!" The sound of Percy's voice snapped me back to reality, but I refused to hear him out, quickening my pace as I crossed the street. However, as the screech of tires filled the air, I found myself frozen in place, paralyzed by fear. As the blinding lights came closer, a strong arm encircled my waist, pulling me to safety.

Tripping on the curb, surprisingly with Percy by my side, our lips met in a moment of unexpected intimacy. The kiss sent sparks flying all around, sending shivers down my spine. It ignited a warm feeling in my chest I couldn't deny. Gazing into Percy's sea-green eyes, I found myself captivated by the vulnerability I saw reflected there—a side of him I had never witnessed before.

"I'm so, so sorry, Annabeth! I really didn't mean to! Oh, I really am a Seaweed Brain!" Percy apologized, followed by a sheepish smile and a pinkish-red tint coloring his cheeks.

"I'm so sorry! I don't know why I do this! I just—whenever I see you, I feel so—agh! I just, I love you, Annabeth!" His confession hung in the air, leaving me speechless, torn between the logical voice of reason in my head and the relentless beat of my heart.

"Walk away. Leave him there. He isn't worth it. Reject. Reject. Reject!" my brain advised.

"You know you love him, and now, you know he loves you too! Confess. Confess. Confess!" my heart sang.

I didn't know what to do. Maybe I should listen to my brain. I was the daughter of Athena. I had admit: he was a bad idea. A son of Poseidon and a daughter of Athena would never be together. It was always this way. But then, my heart ached whenever I saw him, thought about him. I wanted to scream, "I LOVE YOU, PERCY JACKSON!". I gazed into his sensitive, sea green eyes I loved oh so much. I've always listened to my brain, but I've never given my heart a chance.

In that moment, as raindrops began to fall around us, I took a deep breath, and held his hand. I felt his warmth surge through my body.

"You know, I think..." I hesitated, uncertainty clouding my thoughts. "I think I feel the same way about you, too. I've always loved you, Percy."

With those words, a weight lifted off my shoulders, allowing me to finally see my true feelings for him. I did love him. I belonged with him. Unexpectedly, Percy pulled me into a kiss, a real kiss. The world around us faded away, leaving only the undeniable truth of our love. I was glad that for the first time, I finally chose to follow my heart.

"Drop everything now

Meet me in the pouring rain

Kiss me on the sidewalk

Take away the pain

'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile"

- 'Sparks Fly' by Taylor Swift

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