Disclaimer: All characters belong to Rick Riordan, storyline is mine.

Chapter 54

Annabeth

I stay up for a while longer, nervous about what Percy's mom has to say. Maybe she changed her mind about me, doesn't want Percy with someone as slightly psychotic as me. I doubt that Percy would ever speak badly about me, but a mother only wants what is best for her child. And I was certainly not that for Percy.

I chew on my lip and look over at my charging phone, having given up on reading my book about 15 minutes ago. I brush my hair and wash my face, fully prepared to go to sleep when the evil machine finally pings.

Percy : Nothing serious, turns out Mom is just getting serious with Mr. Blofis

I let out a breath of relief and immediately text back.

Me: Oh thank gods. I was super worried there for a second.

His answer is immediate

Percy: Why would you be worried?

Me: I don't know.. She has plenty of reason to disapprove of me

Percy: Why would you even say that? She freaking worships the ground you walk on. She thinks you're wife material and that we broke up because I'm an idiot hahah

Me: That's far from the truth

Percy: Which part?

Me: Wife material, you being an idiot

Percy: I mean we wouldn't have broken up if it weren't for my stupid mouth. And of course you're wife material, I'll probably wife you up as soon as the concept doesn't freak us out

My cheeks flame and I'm surprised when I don't freak out at the thought of me walking down the aisle and start a life with Percy. I don't want to hope that he's my end game but I can't suppress the butterflies at the thought of him being it.

Percy: Now I'm freaked out because I think I just freaked you out…

Me: Not even a little bit, I'm just daydreaming a little bit.

Percy: That's a good sign. :)

Me: Don't get any ideas just yet. But if we are being honest the entire breakup was my fault. If I would have just gotten over my fears we could have skipped the whole soap opera.

Percy: At the end of the day all that matters is that we are together now, and I'm so happy that we are. The few weeks without you seemed like the worst of my life.

Me: They were terrible for me too. Promise me that you won't let me be that stupid ever again.

Percy: As if you could ever be stupid, baby.

Me: We'll agree to disagree I guess

Percy: My mom talked to me about something else… Do you want to go on vacation with us over break?

My brain freezes and I consider it. My mom never does anything for Christmas, I can't even think of the last time we put up lights or a tree. She used to care when I was younger and had everything put up, but she gave up on that by the time I turned 10.

I decide to be impulsive.

Me: I would love to

Percy: Wait, seriously?

I bite my lip.

Me: Yeah

Percy: Amazing, I can't wait to tell her.

Me: :)

Me: I'm gonna go to bed… love you lots Percy

Percy: Sweet dreams

Percy: But only of me. Love you more than you can imagine Wise Girl.

I smile and plug my phone in, stepping into the bathroom to start my nightly ritual.

By the time I jump into bed I'm so exhausted for some reason that I fall asleep right away.

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I wake up to my phone ringing and I groan, rolling over and planting my feet on the plush carpet. I stand up and stretch my back and arms, realizing that my body is more exhausted than I thought after my last show.

That makes me happy though. Makes me realize that I gave my all.

I answer the phone without checking who it is.

"Be ready in 15, I'm stopping by to pick you up Wise Girl."

The line clicks and I roll my eyes, trudging into the bathroom to get ready for yet another hellish day at school.

I refuse to wear makeup and decide to just give up, slipping on sweats, a t-shirt, and a worn-out sweatshirt, courtesy of Percy. I look out the window to see a light layer of snow coating the ground and I slip my jacket and boots on.

I sling my backpack over my shoulder and run down the stairs, wanting to avoid my mother at all costs.

"Have a good day at school, Annabeth."

For some reason, the crazy side of me decides to turn and go to her office. I open the door and stand there, refusing to sit down and just feeling the need to rip the bandaid off.

"I'm going on vacation with Percy and his mother for winter break. I'm sorry but it's decided."

With that, I run out the door and find Percy sitting on the porch, letting snowflakes fall on his clothes and staring at them curiously. I can't help the little giggle that slips out and he startles, jumping up and giving me a sheepish look.

"You're so cute," I say, patting his cheek and grabbing his hand, pulling him towards his car.

He opens the passenger door for me and slips into the driver's side, cranking the car up and immediately turning the heat up.

"What? Snowflakes are cool…" he grumbles.

I look down at one that landed on my jacket and smile. "Yeah, they are."

He grabs a chin and plants a kiss on my lips.

"I told my mom about winter break," I blurt out.

His eyes widen and he raises an eyebrow. "And how did that go for you?"

I purse my lips and think. "I guess I'll find out when I get home."

A/N: So here's the deal. Please don't kill me. Just be proud that I didn't reach the two year mark without updating. Buuuuut I love you all so much and I'm really really sorry to leave this story hanging. Let's just say that life was crazy and reading this as the person I am now is both cringey and cute to me haha. I don't know exactly what this means but I will say that I kinda miss this, I loved just kinda letting my creativity out, becoming a better writer (though I know I have a loooong way to go) but hey, if it gets my mind off of stuff I don't see why not. Love you guys xoxox