I have so much going on right now, I needed something that I could just make me relax, and write.
I just wanted to say I have gotten so many new reviews, all positive, and it had made me inspire to continue for the time being.
So, I was sick yesterday, and I was inspired!
Also, PJO isn't mine.
POV: Annabeth
Ring! Ring!
I ran to my room to answer my phone. Before I pushed the button that was meant to actually answer the other person, I looked at who was calling.
Percy Seaweed Brain Jackson. It read. If the name didn't give it away, the picture of the boy under it did. There he was, a god himself. (No offence to anyone atop Olympus!)
I smiled to myself as I answered the phone. "Hey." I greeted.
I heard coughing on the other side, before Percy muttered a greeting back.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"No! I'm dying Annie! You have –cough- to help me!"
"You're not the sharpest, Percy, but I would think you would know that my name is in fact pronounced ANNABETH! Oh, and stop overreacting."
"Yeah, I overreact," I heard Percy mumble. I just ignored him. "Anyways, can you come over and take care of your really hot boyfriend whom you love dearly."
Gods! Someone has a big ego…
"Percy, I'm kind of busy with homework. Can you wait an hour or so?"
"No."
"Perseus Jackson!" I found I had to use his full name a lot.
Percy chuckled before responding.
"Alright! I'll be waiting for you." Percy called before he hung up.
After our conversation, I finished my remaining homework, and headed out the door.
About twenty minutes later, I reached Percy's apartment building. I walked in, and headed for the elevator. Eventually, I made it to the correct floor.
Knock, knock.
"Come in!" I heard from inside.
I twisted the knob open, and walked inside to find Percy on the couch. I smiled as I reached his eyes.
"Hey." I greeted.
"You look beautiful," Percy complimented. I rolled my eyes in response. "It's true; I do think that a lot."
"Hmm, I think I like you better when you're sick." I told him. He smiled at me.
I made my way over to the couch, and sat down next to him.
Percy laid his head on my lap in such a way that he was able to look up at me. Oh gods, his eyes…
"Thank you. For coming, I mean."
"Always, Percy. Is there anything you need?" I asked Percy
"Actually, if you don't mind could you get me some tea?" I never actually knew Percy liked… tea.
I nodded at Percy. As I got up, I slowly replaced my lap with a pillow –much to Percy's dismay. I also noticed his skin felt abnormally warm.
"Gods, Percy. You're burning up."
"I know."
"We should take your temperature."
"Annabeth, what's the point in taking my temperature if we already know I have a fever?"
I ignored him as I made my way to the kitchen. Then I put together a cup of tea, and grabbed the thermometer. Shortly after, I made my way back to the living space.
When Percy saw me, his face lit up, but he slowly returned to normal when he saw what was in my left hand.
"Annabeth!" he groaned.
"Just drink your tea!" I spat at him.
"I'm sorry, I can't do that."
"And why is that, Percy?"
"Because I don't like tea." Percy explained.
"Hey Percy."
"Yeah?"
"Remember what I said about liking you better when you're sick?"
"Mmhm."
"I take it back."
That little lying…
Percy, then had the nerve to try to kiss me. Unwillingly, I pushed him away as fast as he had started the spontaneous kiss.
"Hey!" Percy complained.
"I have exams tomorrow! I can't get sick." I told him. He started to pout.
"Why don't we watch a movie?" Percy suggested after he got over the 'no kissing' rule.
I shrugged.
"Just nothing like: The Titanic or Finding Nemo." I told him.
"Anything you want." Percy said as he started to yawn.
I went up to the television and picked up a movie that was sitting beside it. When in Rome. It read. I recalled watching it once before. It was fairly well done, enjoyed it enough to watch again.
I placed the movie in the DVD player, and went back to Percy who was attempting to take his temperature. As I reached the couch again, the machine beeped.
"104.6." Percy read.
I sighed as I went to the kitchen to get medicine to cure Percy. He, surprisingly, took it willingly.
I sat down next to him, placing my head on his chest, as he placed his arm around me.
"My poor Percy." I said to him.
"Finally, someone gets my urgent condition! Mom and Paul insisted that I was overreacting."
"Well, you are. Where are they anyway?"
"I convinced then to go out to dinner."
Before I had a chance to respond, the movie started.
"I love you." Percy whispered in my ear.
I couldn't help it after that, I kissed him. He responded enthusiastically. Eventually, we were forced to pull away for air. I took my chance then.
"I love you too."