A/N: Hey guys, sorry this isn't so good. My prompt was Rug. Hopefully I'll have better stories up. Go easy on me, it's my first one.

Rug. The first word that registered in my still half-asleep brain as I made my way to the couch with a cup of coffee. That rug really needed to get replaced. It was beat up and worn down. From my place on the couch I looked down and examined it more closely, feeling more awake as I sipped my steaming cup. The bright Saturday morning sunlight filtered through the windows of my apartment, shining directly on my worn out rug. I should buy a new one, I thought to myself. This one's really old and I'm throwing a dinner party later in the week. I should get another one. That of course brought to my mind all the other things that I should have done that I was too lazy or busy to do before. I made a mental checklist: do the laundry, get food, pay rent, clean my room and buy a new rug. I nodded firmly to myself, I was not going to laze around today, I would be productive. I drank my last bit and sighed, closing my eyes. Then I opened them and stood up with resolve. I went to the kitchen and started my work. It was around noon when I was finally done with all my chores around the house. My stomach growled telling me it was time to eat something. I decided to take a shower first, then donning jeans and a sweatshirt, I made myself a sandwich. Looking around my house, I felt proud of my accomplishment. I wasn't a clean person so doing all this work was pretty impressive. I grabbed my phone, keys and wallet before heading out the door.

A slightly chilly breeze hit my face as I stepped out of the apartment building. I decided to go rug shopping first. I drove around until I found a decent furniture store and went inside. It was quiet, not too many people were there, and the dim lighting was in stark contrast to the bright world outside. I stepped cautiously, careful not to break anything. A cheerful assistant with brown hair and a name tag that read Mia, came up to me beaming.

"And what can I help you with today?" she asked.

"Um, I need a new rug." I answered.

She looked me up and down before saying, "Right this way." She walked ahead throwing back a wink. I cautiously followed her.

"These are all the rugs we have in stock now," Mia gestured, fluttering her eyelashes she asked, "What type are you looking for?"

Feeling a bit creeped out, I said, "Oh, I'd hate to bother you. I think I got it from here, thanks for your help."

She stepped closer to me, "Don't worry its not a bother, I don't usually meet handsome guys like you here anyway," she flirted.

"Um, right, uh," I stuttered, looking around for something I could use as an excuse or just to get away from her.

A little ways off, I noticed a young curly-blonde woman, who was shifting uncomfortably, and I soon saw the reason. A young man, an employee, was obviously flirting with her. I could see why, she was attractive, lean and lightly tanned, and her hair especially caught my eye. She turned and our eyes met, I was surprised to see stormy grey eyes bearing down on me. She suddenly squealed and smiled, making her way over to me and giving me a hug.

"Baby, when did you get here?" she practically flung herself on me, speaking in a high-pitched voice.

I was so surprised, I honestly had never seen this girl before in my life. I looked down at her, I was a bit taller, and she glared at me.

"Oh," I said, comprehension dawning on me.

"Sorry babe, I, uh, was about to call you," I answered.

She beamed at me, "It's fine baby, come on let's look at the," she glanced around quickly "rugs."

Mia shot her an annoyed look while the male employee, who was talking to the blonde earlier glared at me. They both turned and left. As soon as they turned to corner, she detached herself from me. Oddly enough I missed the warmth.

"Sorry about that," She said straightening her clothes, "but that guy was annoying me so much I thought I was going to punch him."

"No problem, you saved me too, that girl was starting to creep me out." I answered truthfully,

She laughed, I might have noticed how it sounded like an angel, "Yeah, I saw, she was practically draping herself over you. It's also kind of why I chose you."

"Yeah, no you really saved me, I was about to make a break for it."

She nodded thoughtfully, "I can't believe they fell for it, I mean honestly, you looked so shocked that I would have thought that they would have seen through it."

"Hey, give me a break, I wasn't expecting that, and anyway I'm pretty sure Mia or whatever would fall for anything. She didn't strike me as the intellectual type, she fluttered her eyelashes so much, I was starting to think she had an eye problem."

"Yeah that Andrew dude was listing off pick up lines like it was his job, I swear he asked for my number in ten different ways."

They both laughed at that.

"Percy Jackson," I said, extending my hand.

"Annabeth Chase," she responded.

"What are you here for?" I asked.

"Well, I recently moved into a new apartment so I was just browsing around. What about you?"

"I need a new rug," I stated. "Want to help me out?"

She rose her eyebrow and I blushed, "I mean if you want, you don't, I mean, if he comes, I, nevermind," I stuttered.

She laughed again, "Don't worry, I'll help you out, besides, " she said winking, "you never know when I might have to save you again."

We laughed and she helped me look through to find one I liked. I found out that her favorite color was grey but that she had always loved sea-green. That led to an explanation of my favorite, which was blue. The more we talked and laughed, the more I realised how comfortable we were together, and how her eyes sparkled when she laughed and how she bit her lip when she concentrated. We eventually found a blue-green one that I liked and a soft grey color for her. As we walked around I learned that she was working for an architectural firm and how she always wanted to be an architect. In turn I told her about my love of the sea and my work as a marine biologist on a rescue squad for marine animals. In the end, we had a cart full of things that she could use in her new apartment and a few things for me. When we approached the register we saw that Mia was manning it. As our turn approached I turned to whisper in Annabeth's ear.

"Lights, camera, action."

She giggled, "It's showtime."

We went up to the counter and started unloading our cart. Mia's smile became fixed and she openly glared at Annabeth.

"Did you find everything all right?" Mia asked coldly.

"Yep, sure did, right babe?" I put an arm around Annabeth.

She leaned into me, "Absolutely."

I couldn't help thinking how right that felt, we paid for our things and someone came around with a bigger cart to accommodate the bigger pieces of furniture. That someone turned out to be Andrew. He glared at me as he loaded stuff into the cart.

"Do you need help getting this outside?" he asked rigidly.

Annabeth smiled and put a hand on my chest, "No. I think we got it, right babe."

I tried not to realize how close we were and answered, "Yeah, I got it."

I wheeled the cart out and we stepped outside laughing.

"Oh my god, did you see her face?"

"Yeah, she looked like she was slapped in the face."

"More like she has just gotten fired, she was so mad."

"What about him, he looked like he was constipated."

I tried to imitate his face, and Annabeth burst out laughing again. I might have had a warm feeling in me for making her laugh.

We walked to her car and I helped unload her things. There were a few things that didn't fit however.

"I'll take these in my car and I'll come with you to help unload," I offered.

She nodded and asked, "Are you sure, I mean I'm sure you have other things to do..." She trailed off.

I shook my head, "It's completely fine, plus you saved my life so I owe you,"

She smiled at that, "Technically you helped me out to, but if you're sure, " I nodded vigorously. "Then that's cool."

"Where do you live?"

She told me the name and I was shocked to find out that where I lived too. I told her as much and she said, "Wow, I can't believe it, but this makes things easier."

We drove to our apartment building and I found out her apartment was only a few doors away from mine. I helped her unload the stuff from her car and haul it up to her place.

Once everything was in she helped me with my rug. I took out the old one and she walked in with the new one. I saw her look around the apartment and was suddenly really happy that I had taken the time to clean it earlier.

"Nice place," she appraised. I might have glowed from the compliment.

Once everything was in place again and she was turning to leave I stopped her.

"Hey, do you want a cup of coffee?" I asked suddenly nervous.

"I hate to be a bother," she replied hesitantly,

"Not at all, plus I owe you."

She raised an eyebrow, "I think you've owed me enough."

"Then maybe this is an invitation," I answered shyly.

She smiled. "In that case, I accept."

LINE BREAK

I walked into the furniture store, it was dimly lit and quiet. I went straight to the rug section, browsing through the options.

"Do you need any help?" a voice asked.

I turned to see a woman with brown hair with the nametag of Mia. I smirked as her eyes widened in surprise.

"No, I'm good unless you have options for rugs that work well in children's rooms," I answered.

She was about to respond when a young woman with curly blonde hair walked in. Her grey eyes met mine as she stalked across the store, ignoring the shocked face of a man named Andrew. She made her way over to me.

"Sorry, I'm late but Silena's class started a little late."

I smiled and pecked her on the lips. We walked out later hand in hand with a small pink rug and smiles on our faces.

A/N: Well what did you think? Please review! Pretty please, I would love to have some feedback.

Also if you have prompts please tell me! I like working off them.

I'll update soon hopefully! Bye!