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Chapter 45 ~ Ignoring you for some architecture...

ANNABETH :

Packing for Greece has been like, a hell long. I finally will get to see the Parthenon. At the last night before we set off, I rechecked everything and I literally meant everything. Katherine will be taken care of by Lorelai. If she wanted anything, I left her a big wad of cash for her use. I made sure that my passport was in my bag along with my camera and wallet. My phone is being charged and my clothes are enough. Climbing into bed, I set an alarm to wake up the next day.

The next day, I woke up and took a quick shower. Putting on a yellow polo tee shirt and a pair of blue jeans, I grabbed my bags and went downstairs. The flight would be in a few hours and we had to go through a few long procedures. So, I had mentally prepared myself with a book in my bag. I ate some breakfast and drank some water. The bags were put into the bonnet of the limo and I waited for Percy.

My boyfriend came out a few minutes later, dragging his suitcase. It also ended up in the bonnet. I ran him through a few questions about his passport and stuff. Then we go in the limo and went to the airport. Throughout the whole journey to the airport, Percy kept shifting in his seat. At first I took no notice. But then, I felt annoyed.

"Percy," He looked at me as he played with his fingers in his lap. "You okay ?" He sighed and ran a hand through his hair, looking at the floor of the limo. After a moment has passed, he answered.

"Yeah, sure. I'm fine." He said. I took his hand in mine and rubbed soothing circles with my thumb on his palm. He relaxed a bit. I smiled.

"You know that you'll always have me when we're on the airplane." I told him. He nodded but said nothing. Then, we arrived at the airport.

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After a few procedures, we were finally on the plane. We were given a private one because we would get mobbed if we went on a normal plane. According to the web, the shortest time we would get to Greece will be about 19 hours. The captain told us that we would make a stop in France and change planes.

On the plane, it was really cool. There was the usual seats in one side and the next side had a small kitchen. We could do anything except boil water or things that had something to do with electricity. Then, there was one part that had books stacked in compartments and a chair and table. The steward and stewardess served us cheerfully and would occasionally ask permission to take a photo. Mostly, we didn't mind.

When the plane started to lift into the air, I felt Percy's hand clamp over my own. He was gripping on me and his eyes were closed. He loosened a bit when we were already in the air. I grabbed his hand tenderly and did what I had done this morning. He started to relax and I told him to sleep. He didn't protest at all.

After 8 or 9 hours or more, we arrived in France. We descended at Gare Montparnasse Airport which was near Paris. We would take a plane in BA 107. So, we got on a few taxis and went to Paris. We were informed that the flight would be the in the next day at noon and we needed to wake up at 6 and go to the airport. We were given a hotel to stay in and a night off.

Some of the girls wanted to go shopping because it was 'Paris,the city of love'. They invited me to tag along but I said that I wanted to go see the architecture. I was about to go alone but when I opened the door, Percy was standing right there with a hand shoved in the pocket of his jacket.

"Annabeth, I have something to tell you." I was only half listening as I was checking to see if my camera had enough batteries. I smiled when it did.

"Percy, wanna go to the Eiffel tower with me ?" I asked, ignoring his request. In his eyes, the emotion of disappointment passed but also a bit of relief. He took his hand out of the pocket and gave me a lopsided grin.

"Sure but don't blurt facts at me." We first went to a nearby money changer and changed a couple of twenties into Euros. Then, we got a cab. I kept looking out of the window and exclaiming at some point. There were so much sights to see and I took a few photos. To my confusion, Percy kept quiet throughout the whole journey.

We arrived in front of the Eiffel Tower and got out. We crossed the road and walked. Suddenly, a mime appeared in our way. I put my hand to my chest, a habit when I was surprised. The mime followed me. I grinned and he grinned. Percy did the wave and the mime was even able to do that. I gave him a few Euros and we went to the Eiffel Tower.

It was almost sunset when we purchased tickets. We went up the lift to the second floor and walked onto the platform. We were really high up from the ground and my excitement grew at the view I know we could see. There were a few restaurants here and there. I walked near the railing. Putting both my hands on it, I looked at the view.

The sun was setting and its rays made perfect tone in the sky. I took out my camera and turned it on.

"Annabeth, I have something to tell you." Percy said, tugging on my arm. I fiddled with my camera as I waved him off.

"Not now Percy. I'm busy," I told him. The scene is perfect and I have to catch it.

"But Annabeth, I- " He tried again.

"Wait okay !" I was getting irritated as I tried to keep my hands still for the shot.

"Annabeth !" He persisted. I ignored him and found a perfect angle for my shot. Before I could press the button, my camera was ripped out of my hands. I gasped and glared at Percy for doing that. But he was staring at me intently. He stuffed my camera into his pocket and suddenly knelt on one knee.

My heart skipped a beat.

He took out a small box.

My heart skipped another beat.

Then he opened it and I saw the most beautiful ring ever.

My heart was working overtime.

He took a deep breath and said, "Annabeth, will you- "

Big cliffhanger.

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Sequel Title : It Couple in Trouble.

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