Father's Day Surprises
Sort-of sequel to my story Birthday Surprises (I posted this at 11:55 pm, so if it's June 20th when it gets up, sorry!)
I don't own PJO? What? You're crazy. Wait…my name's not Rick? It's…Suzie? I'VE BEEN LIED TO MY WHOLE LIFE!
Father's Day Surprises
It was a long day today. I mean, really! My job still made me come into work today, even though I'm a dad! I wish they'd just let me take one day off. I drove home with a smile on my face, though, because I was going to see my two favorite girls. As soon as I opened the door, Athene trampled me with a hug. We named her Athene Grace, in honor of Athena and Thalia Grace, Annabeth's mom, and our best friend.
I smiled down at the three year old. "How's my angel?" I asked her.
"Good, Daddy! Tia made me cookies today!" Tia was her babysitter.
"That's amazing, sweetie. Now Daddy's going to go talk to mommy. Wanna come?"
Athene nodded vigorously. "I love mommy!"
I picked my angel up and walked into the kitchen, to see my favorite woman with amazing gray eyes cooking dinner. I set Athene down and hugged Annabeth from behind, wrapping my arms tightly around her stomach. "Percy, be careful." Annabeth said.
In confusion (I did that all the time), I turned her around. "What's wrong?"
Annabeth smiled. "Happy father's Day," She kissed me, earning an "EW!" from Athene, who smiled and covered her eyes. I smiled against my wife's lips and resisted the urge to laugh.
Annabeth pulled away. "How are my two favorite girls?"
"AWESOME!" Athene said, removing her hands and going in a rocker pose.
"Where'd she learn that?"
"She's been watching Apollo's version of Hannah Montana, though it's better for her to watch."
I laughed. "Was she okay today? I know she wanted me to stay home."
"Yeah, all three of us were fine." Annabeth smiled.
"That's great. Wait..three?"
My wife laughed, and just then I noticed she was glowing.
"I'm pregnant Percy! I just found out yesterday, and was like, "Oh My Gods! What a perfect present!" and…" She attacked me with kisses. Then,
"Where did you get that baby from?" Athene asked.
We both broke apart and our faces heated red. "Mommy will tell you all the great things when you're older. But," I looked over at her. "It was mostly luck." I said. I whispered to Annabeth, "And lots of sleepless nights." She backed away and slapped me playfully.
"Not in front of Athene!" She whispered back with a smile on her face.
"Daddy! Presents time?" the three year old asked me.
I smiled and sat down on a chair as she handed me a bag. There was a hand-made card from Athene, and a few new gifts. One was a new Hephaestus invention—A demi-god proof phone.
Then, Annabeth gave me a card. "Percy, this is from my mother. I told her as soon as I figured out yesterday. She gave this to me today."
I opened it, a little afraid, but mostly surprised.
Dear Percy,
I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day with Athene and Annabeth.
You've done such a good job with my (favorite) granddaughter. Don't screw this one up. By the way…it's a boy. Just letting you three know ahead of time.
I think Annabeth may have a name for him. Alas, any name is fine for another perfect grandchild.
Oh, don't tell anyone but family I have favorites. Except Annabeth and Athene, of course.
And I have to say, Perseus, you are definitely my favorite son-in-law.
Wishes of Wisdom and Happy Days,
Athena, goddess of Wisdom.
"Wow. She said I was her favorite son-in-law…and not to screw up this baby. And…it's a boy."
Annabeth smiled so widely. "Luke!" I looked at her.
"Luke?"
She nodded. "Lucas. Lucas Nicholas Jackson."
"Nico won't like you using his full name for that…" I laughed. She did too.
"I have a baby brother?" Athene asked, smiling wide.
"Yes! You'll get to see him soon!" I said.
Annabeth smiled so largely I thought that she was about to explode. She hugged me so tight, I thought I was going to explode.
Athene looked up me us. "Can I get in da huggie?" she asked. I picked her up and Annabeth wrapped her arms around me and Athene.
I can honestly say; we're the happiest family in. The. World.
Up On Olympus…
Athena POV
My daughter and my son-in-law. They are the happiest people I know.
As we watched the scene on Hephaestus TV, I looked over at Aphrodite.
"Thank you," I told her, "for making my daughter fall in love with the right man."
Aphrodite looked back at me. "Hey," she said, pulling her silk robe over her tighter, "that's what I do."
And I can honestly say; I am the luckiest goddess in the world.
A/N: AWW! I love it! POST! Haha, I love feedback almost as much as Aphrodite loves love!
~Suzie X.O.
Happy Father's Day!