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"A priceless moment is when the person that you have fallen in love with, looks you right in the eyes to tell you that they have fallen in love with you." -Unknown

Annabeth

I stared at the high ceilings of mine and Percy's new apartment. Images of gorgeous ocean views and breathtaking landscape had been painted onto the roof many years ago, but the ornate images still looked as magnificent as ever.

My gaze wondered down to the floor-to-ceiling windows which captured a stunning view of central park and its surrounding buildings. Even though it was late in the day the streets of New York still bustled with hundreds of people, I sighed in relief that I was not one of them. Percy and I had spent the whole day purchasing and arranging furniture for our beautiful new apartment and now I was so tired could barely stand. The day had taken every ounce of my energy and now all I wanted to do was crawl up onto my brand new white leather sofa.

"Annabeth." Percy called from down the hall.

I sighed slightly before replying in a guff tone. "What?"

"I need a hug." Percy replied in a small voice and I felt a smile spread across my face.

I made my way up the tall, glass staircase and into the master bedroom where Percy occupied the king size bed.

"What's wrong?" I asked lying down beside my boyfriend.

"I'm tired." Percy replied wrapping his arms around me.

"Me too." I agreed.

Percy snuggled close to me and rested his forehead against mine.

"Let's just lie here for a while." Percy suggested letting his eyes droop shut.

I smiled before pressing my lips to his. Percy's mouth curled up as he kissed me back, his hands pulling me closer.

"Let's stay here forever." Percy said against my lips.

"Like in never, ever leave?" I asked.

Percy nodded as his lips lingered over mine.

"We can order take out every day, exercise in the gym and have my mum bring us all the stuff we need." Percy told me.

"But what about when we have kids?" I asked, but immediately wished I hadn't. I wasn't sure how Percy might react to me wanting another baby.

"They won't know any different. We could just tell them that everyone lives like we do." Percy replied with no hesitation.

I raised my eyebrow at his ridiculous ideas. "Perce, they will see all of the children through the windows."

"Oh" Percy breathed. "That will be a problem."

I laughed at him before sitting up on my knees.

"Let's go get something to eat, before we decided whether isolation will be good for our children or not." I told Percy.

He sighed. "Okay then."

The fresh spring air blew through my hair as Percy and I walked down the busy streets of New York. The last rays of sun burned from the horizon as the day drew to a close. People rushed by, anxious to get home to their families. Percy held my hand as we traveled towards my favorite Chinese take away restaurant. Percy wanted pizza for dinner, but I convinced him that fried rice, lemon chicken and prawn crackers would make a much better meal.

As Percy and I strode down the street I spotted a man holding a large, black camera and cringed.

"Look" I told Percy pointing towards the man who was now walking towards us.

"Great." Percy exclaimed as he saw the man.

"Mr. Jackson, Miss. Chase is it true you have moved in together? Annabeth have you begun your Vogue shoot? Will we be seeing you two at the L'amour et de la beaué benefit next week?" The camera man asked as he snapped pictures of Percy and me.

The benefit which the reporter asked about was for Aphrodite's company L'amour et de la beaué. She held a benefit every year to raise money for charity. Aphrodite pretended to be a charitable business woman, but really she just wanted the attention on her. L'amour et de la beaué owned almost a thousand stores throughout the world and continued to grown in popularity. The high fashion stores sold almost everything a woman could dream of having, at a ridiculously high rate. I am an ambassador for the company and have modeled for them many times.

"I thought we were done with them." Percy whispered into my ear as we entered the Chinese restaurant and took refuge from the camera man.

"Obviously not." I sighed.

Percy and I had been ambushed by paparazzi almost every time we left the house since we enounced our relationship in January and it was beginning to get very infuriating. As Percy took out order I thought about the benefit next week. Everyone who was anyone in the Olympian world would be there, dressed to the nines. T this year Aphrodite had chosen a masquerade theme for the benefit, which I personally thought was ridiculous. Percy had already declared his disgust for the theme. He believed that we should just make a large donation and stay home, but Aphrodite had personally begged 'The Percy Jackson' to attend the event. Aphrodite must have been very convincing because, reluctantly, Percy had agreed to the idea. Now as Percy handed me my order I wondered whether we should just stay home.

"Do you think Aphrodite will notice if we don't go to the benefit?" I asked Percy as we exited the restaurant.

He turned to me, his eyebrows raised. "Seriously she threatened to cut off my…"

"Ok we will go." I interrupted knowing that the night may not end well if Percy didn't go to the benefit.

Percy and I walked in silence for a few minutes before he spoke up.

"I want to show you something, Annabeth." Percy told me taking my hand.

"Ok" I replied stretching out the word.

Percy led me across the road and towards Central Park. Luckily the camera man from earlier on must have found someone else to stalk so now Percy and I could have some peace and quiet.

"Wait here." Percy said as he stopped me in front of a large lake.

I smiled to him in response and he ran out of sight. I glanced around at my surroundings and noticed that the park was unusually silent. The sun had long ago set and now the light, which glowed throughout the city, was produced by electricity. A light breeze blew through the high trees of the park, but I didn't feel cold in my navy Burberry coat and cream dress. The night was peaceful and my stomach fluttered as if something exciting was about to happen.

"Annabeth" Percy called through the darkness.

I followed his voice towards the lake and wondered what he was doing.

"Oh my gods, Percy!" I exclaimed as I reached my boyfriend.

Through the low light I could see Percy standing on the side of a hill just above the lake. He had set out a thin blanked and his Chinese take away sat on top of it.

"What do you think?" Percy asked as I sat my dinner next to his.

"It's amazing." I replied.

Percy sat down on the blanket and began to eat his food.

"What's all this for?" I asked, sitting next to my boyfriend.

"You will have to wait." Percy replied.

I frowned, although Percy may not have seen it in the darkness.

"Is this my surprise?" I asked. For the last two weeks Percy had been mentioning my surprise, but still I didn't know what it was.

"Maybe." Percy said. I could see him smiling even in the low light.

I dropped the subject for as I ate my Chinese, but the second I finished Percy had no choice but to tell me what he was hiding.

"Ok." Percy said moving so that he was sitting right in front of me.

"I have been thinking." He told me. His warm breath blew onto my face.

"That…" His leaned forward so that his lips were almost touching mine.

"…We should…" before Percy could reply I pressed my lips against his, unable to resist the temptation.

Percy kissed me back, pulling me down so I was hovering above him, our lips still together. We kissed for what seemed like forever. Percy ran his hands up and down my body, leaving my body tingling from his touch. When we finally broke apart Percy had a huge smile spread across his face.

"Annabeth?" He asked pulling us up so that we were sitting with foreheads together.

"Yes." I replied.

Percy paused for a moment, taking a deep breath.

"Will you marry me…again?"

Author's note:

Engaged? Anyone else excited? I'm glad to see that you guys don't hate me after not updating in forever!

Lastly I just wanted to wish all of my amazing readers a Happy Holidays! May your Christmas, Hanukkah or any other celebrations be wonderful and have a happy New Year!

Thank you:

Special thank you AGAIN to my beta Josefine Ståhl, you are amazing!

Lili is the One:

They moved in! Yes I believe my writers block was caused by my inability to think of anything after Percy reserved his reward, but it is almost gone now! Thank you so much! Happy Holidays!

AlexisFoy27:

I'm very glad you are not disappointed! Happy Holidays!

Guest

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

WisdomandtheNight13

OH NO more Aphrodite coming soon! Glad you like the story though! Happy Holidays!

PercabethIvrknowsall

Awh…your my bestie too! :) Hehe! Happy Holidays!

Alexandra Jackson rocks Hades

Right? I'm not sure I understand! But Happy Holidays anyway! :)

Athenasowl3271

I think there will be more Paparazzi headlines after the benefit when Percy and Annabeth will be seen together at an event. I really want to hear more of your stories! They always make me laugh! :) Happy Holidays!