I am so so so so so so so so so so so so so so sorry for not updating for 3462782542834526374 days. I have this schedule, and I broke it, but I will try to fix it, I promise. Its just that I've been a bit busy, and writer's block hit me, but don't worry I got this! I would hate to leave you guys for over a week without a new chapter. Anyway, its two of my best friend's birthday! Happy birthday Regina, love ya! Happy birthday to Floyd too! The beta reader of this story, and also shortsterr on FictionPress (content is coming soon hopefully!).
Now on with the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own the PJO series, and I never will because of Rick Riordan.
Annabeth POV ( Requested :D )
"Percy." I took a step forward, then took one back. He would be mad at me, he had to be mad me after what had happened.
"Annabeth!" the emotions in his voice were unidentifiable, but a sudden glimmer appeared in his eyes.
"Annie!" the figure in the corner stood up, and I recognized Thalia instantly.
"That's me," I gave them a small smile.
"Where have you been?" She asked, raising her eyebrows.
She didn't know did she? I thought to myself.
"Uhm," my mind fumbled around to seek an answer, "You know, doing things?" My voice raised key at the end, making it sound as if it were a question and not a statement. Hopefully she didn't notice, but by one glance at Percy, I knew he did.
"I'm still here you know," he raised his arms out and pointed to himself.
"Idiot," Thalia laughed.
My eyes connected with Percy's, gray against green, then Thalia face-palmed and said something similar to, "I'm going to check up on Nico," and left the room, we were finally alone.
I gazed at him and bit my lip, the tension was so obvious, it could be cut with a knife.
"Annabeth," he started but I cut him off.
"Percy," he looked at me but didn't stop me from continuing. "I am so sorry, for everything, and I understand if you hate me, bu-"
He gave a pained laugh, "Hate you? How could I hate you?"
"Because of what ha-" but I was cut off when he shushed me.
"I don't hate you," he murmured and took my hand.
"But I put you in the hospital," I squeezed my eyes shut in an attempt to keep the tears from spilling.
"Luke did that, not you," he whispered and gave me a small smile.
"Why are you forgiving me this easily?" I asked and finally looked in back in the eyes.
"Because I-" he started, then the door burst open.
"Percy!" a voice yelled, and a woman with black hair and warm brown eyes ran in, tears forming in her eyes.
"Mom?" he asked confused, then his face instantly brightened, "Mom!" he repeated, but he didn't let go of my hand, even when he hugged his mom.
"Who's this?" she asked as she laid her eyes on me, then our clasped hands.
I immediately let go and stood up to greet her, "Annabeth Chase," I held my hand out but instead Percy's mother hugged me.
"I'm Percy's mother." She explained she let go.
"Nice to meet you Ms. Jackson," I smiled.
"Just call me Sally," she corrected then turned back to her son, "First, you don't call me for a few days, and I end up getting a phone call saying you're in the hospital?" she question, attempting to scold him.
"Uhm, things were a bit hectic, sorry I didn't call you sooner," he replied, and rubbed his hand up and down his neck before he winced slightly.
"I'm just happy that you're okay," Sally gave a sad smile, letting her faux mad facade vanish.
"Visiting time is nearly over," I mumbled as I glanced at the clock about half an hour later.
"Awh, do you really have to go?" asked Percy sticking out his lower lip in a pout.
"Sorry Seaweed Brain, rules are rules," I laughed in response.
"Annabeth is right Percy," Sally agreed before standing up, "I'll be back tomorrow. I love you." She planted a kiss on Percy's head.
"Love you too Mom," he replied, before she waved goodbye and exited the room.
I was about to follow suite before Percy's hand suddenly grabbed mine, "Wise Girl, wait."
"Yes, Seaweed Brain?" I stopped and looked at him, our hands still connected like earlier.
"Thank you," he mumbled before bringing my hand up to his lips and kissing it gently. I swear I felt a jolt of electricity course through my veins.
"No, thank you," I replied before I pecked him on the check, then walked out the room.
On my way out of the hospital, I saw Thalia and Nico sitting at a nearby table, bickering about whatever they were arguing about this time. I walked over and pulled up a chair, bringing their conversation to a halt.
"Hey Beth!" Thalia greeted.
"Hey Thals," I replied.
"Hey, aren't you the girl that went on a date with Percy?" Nico asked, receiving a kick under the table from Thalia.
"Yeah, that's me," I answered and gave a small smile.
A silence fell among us before Thalia asked, "Don't you need a place to stay, Annie?"
"Uh, yeah, I do," I remembered. The thought totally slipped through my mind.
"Well, you can stay at my place," she suggested.
"Thank you so much," I thanked her.
~oOo~
After chatting with Nico for a few minutes, Thalia and I walked over to her car. We entered it, and she started the engine, but before she pulled out of the parking space, Thalia turned to me.
"Annabeth," she started, "Can I ask you something?"
"Yeah, of course," I turned to her, and noticed the sudden change in mood.
"It's about Percy," she continued. I nodded and let her finish.
"Do you," she paused as if to collect her thoughts, "love him?"
I looked at her in shock, then stuttered out something similar to, "What? Why would you, uhm, I dont know."
Thalia burst out in laughter at my reply, then finally pulled out of the sparking space. "That's all I needed to know."
Please forgive me for not updating, I'm getting ready to go back to school and its been hectic.
I'm also sorry if this chapter wasn't as good or as long as the others, next time will be better!
Also, if I wrote a somewhat lengthy Percabeth one shot, would you read it? Please your thoughts!
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I love you guys so so so much.
I'm really sorry again.
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