'heRsheys says: It has been awfully long since my last update. I have been so busy with school. And right now I'm watching an effing horror movie - which I shouldn't be - so I'll let you enjoy this adorkable chapter while I scare my guts out. Have fun!

Disclaimer: I do not own. I have to buy HoH soon.

Random Things

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"Did the sun come out or did you just smile at me?"

Annabeth blinked and stared at Percy's grinning face. When his words were finally processed in her mind, she blushed a deep crimson and silently walked away. She was busy getting embarrassed to even say anything to the boy.

When lunch came, Percy sat beside her. She had already forgotten what happened that morning and constantly talked about their recent training. Annabeth stopped short when he spoke up.

"Do you have a quarter?"

"What? Why?"

"My mom told me to call her when I found the woman of my dreams."

Everyone in the cafeteria stared, stunned, at the boy who was smashed against the table and at a certain daughter of Athena who walked off with her ears and neck beet red.

Through the forest, Annabeth was on her way to Chiron's place when someone suddenly jumped in front of her.

"Hello. I'm a thief, and I'm here to steal your heart."

The blonde didn't even check who it was. Surprised, she shut her eyes close and felt her fist swing. The next thing she knew, Percy was thrown back a few meters away from her.

"Oh, my Gods! I'm so sorry, Percy. Are you okay?!"

Annabeth abruptly stood from her seat when she saw sea-green eyes slowly open. He was brought to Chiron's place after she had punched him to oblivion.

When his eyes focused on her, he uttered, "I'm invisible."

The blonde sighed in relief. "No, you're not. You're an idiot."

"Then can you see me?"

Although confused, she answered, "Well, yeah."

"Then how about tomorrow night?"

A pillow was slammed against his face after that.

The next day, Annabeth was cleaning her dagger when Percy sauntered over her. "If you're going to say another lame pick-up line, you better watch it. I've just finished cleaning my dagger."

Percy seemed to ignore her threat. "Annabeth, if you were me, I wouldn't be you."

"What are you talking about?"

"I would be Riptide instead."

"Why?"

"'Cause, then, no matter what happens, I'll keep coming back to you."

Stunned, she stared at him and for the first time Percy was actually afraid she'd really use that gleaming dagger on him. It was his turn to stare at her. The blush on her cheeks made her look so much beautiful, he felt his cheeks heat up.

Annabeth smiled. "That was surprisingly cute, Seaweed Brain."

Percy let out a sigh of relief. "Finally. You've appreciated my efforts."

Her expression was apologetic when she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I did appreciate it. I was just having a hard time letting you know 'cause you keep ambushing me and was being a dork, as always."

He grinned. "But I'm your dork."

"Okay, that was corny even for you."