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Chapter 4

You're Worth It

"This may sound weird but can you please just say my name…. my real name." Annabeth leaned her forehead against his. One of her hands slipping under the collar of his shirt- needing to feel the warmth of his skin pressed against hers.

"Percy." She whispered.

Annabeth kissed him lightly before turning back around in his embrace, she grabbed her tea mug and hoped that it wasn't too cold to finish. Percy wrapped his arms around her waist and moved her hair to one side before kissing her shoulder. Annabeth took a sip of her tea and found that it was still warm, she smiled and took another sip.

"I do trust you." Percy whispered against the skin of Annabeth's shoulder.

She leaned her head back against him. "Everything I have told you over the last couple days has been absolutely true." Percy whispered, "The only thing I lied about was my name."

"I told you I understood why you did it, I'm not mad. Honestly, I've been putting the pieces together by myself and I've been waiting for you to trust me enough to tell me. I knew it would be hard for you, especially after you told me about what happened with your previous relationship.

Percy smiled widely and played with her hair, "I seriously can't believe you're being so calm about this, I pictured a huge mess, in my head, when I finally told you who I was- especially after last night."

"I guess I should be upset. I mean, we can redo that whole 'I am Percy Jackson' thing and I can get really mad, yell, and then storm away." Percy laughed as Annabeth tried to get up, Percy tightened his grip on her waist and held her firmly in place.

Annabeth rolled her eyes and looked at him, "So, you don't want me to get upset then?" Percy leaned in to kiss her, Annabeth smiled against his lips and kissed back slowly.

Percy sighed as he pulled away, "Will you be my girlfriend?" Annabeth twisted all the way around in his embrace, her tea finding its way to the ground.

"Are we thirteen again?"

Percy looked at her in mock offense,"What? I'm just trying to make it official!"

Annabeth smiled wryly, "Yes, I will be your girlfriend."

He kissed her again, she was beginning to understand the different kind of kisses he gave. Simple, chaste kisses were reserved for when they were in public or in front of people. However, the kiss he was giving her now was one that was reserved for when it was just the two of them.

Annabeth wound her fingers into his hair and kissed him back fervently. She realized that this could be a regular thing for them, coming up to the roof and making out. Percy pulled away just as the breeze picked up.

"You don't think we're moving too fast, do you?" She asked.

Percy reached up and pushed a piece of her curls away from her face. "The only thing I know is that I'm falling for you. I've never felt like this before, you've completely taken me by surprise... but I'm not afraid of what I feel for you."

He paused and moved his hand to cradle her cheek. "If anything I'm embracing it, keeping it close to my heart because I honestly thought, after Calypso, that I would never feel this good again."

Annabeth grasped the hand that was holding her cheek as she closed the short distance between them again.

He pulled back a while later, "You ready to go back downstairs?" Annabeth nodded and moved to get up.

They walked back to the elevator and took the short trip to his penthouse. Once inside Annabeth took their mugs of tea to the kitchen and then folded the blanket up and put it on the couch. She walked toward his bedroom and yawned just as she walked in, Percy was already in bed looking at his cell phone. She took a moment to appraise him, sitting up in bed shirtless looking down at his phone.

She briefly wondered what it would be like to do this every night with him. Getting ready for bed, making small talk, kissing him sweetly on the lips. She felt butterflies dance in her stomach as she thought of the routine they could get in.

"Do you have class tomorrow?" Percy asked breaking her out of her daydream.

Annabeth shook her head as she noticed the bag he had set out for her at the foot of his bed. She grabbed it and looked through it, of course it was pajamas. Annabeth rolled her eyes as she quickly changed into them and then climbed into the large bed.

"When did you get these?" she asked as she gestured to her bedclothes.

Percy set his phone on the nightstand, "I had Travis pick some more clothes up for you. Well…. actually Drew went shopping for you and Travis went with her."

"You bought me clothes?" Percy just pulled her to him.

"This is going to take some getting use to." She whispered into his chest.

He kissed her hair. "I just know we haven't had time to go to your apartment to get you some clothes and Drew loves to shop. Especially when she has my credit card, she was already getting some clothes for me for tomorrow and Saturday so I asked her to pick some stuff up for you. No big deal."

Annabeth leaned up to look him in the eyes, "Percy, it is a big deal for someone who isn't use to it. I don't mind but it will take some getting use to."

"Okay." He whispered.

She leaned up to kiss him, Annabeth couldn't help the way she reached for him. It was automatic. Percy smiled and let their kiss slowly build into something that had them both burning from the inside out. Annabeth shivered but it had nothing to do with the cold air.

Percy smiled against her lips as she moved to straddle his hips again, any tiredness she felt a few minutes ago forgotten as her skin began to tingle with anticipation.

Annabeth pulled away slightly and looked at the clock on the bedside table. She noticed it read one in the morning, "You do realize that we're going to be the walking dead tomorrow." Percy ran his hands up to her shoulders, gently pulling the camisole down.

"We'll be fine, nothing a little coffee can't cure. Besides," He kissed her shoulder, "I'm a pop star, it is apart of the job description to stay up late with gorgeous girls."

Annabeth swatted at his chest lightly, he just chuckled before capturing her lips for a deep toe curling kiss. It didn't take long for her to forget the time or whatever tiredness she was feeling.

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Annabeth awoke for the second time in two days in Percy's bed. She stretched and then reached over and once again found his side of the bed empty.

She sighed and sat up, covering her naked torso with the sheet and looked around for something to put on. Annabeth noticed a long robe sitting on the chair in the corner, she got out of the bed and noticed a note.

Annabeth,

I had to get up early and get ready for several radio interviews I have this morning, take your time getting ready. I have some clothes waiting for you in the bathroom and breakfast is in the kitchen.

xo- PJ

It didn't take long for Annabeth to get a shower and change into the clothing he had waiting for her. Drew was definitely spoiling her with all of these designer clothes, the way these clothes felt against her skin was nothing she'd ever felt before.

Today, she had on a pair of grey leather leggings, a white long sleeve silk chiffon lace blouse, and black wedge ankle booties. When she walked into the kitchen to make herself a cup of coffee she heard Percy in the living room talking. Annabeth took her coffee cup into the living room and spotted Percy sitting in a makeshift makeup chair on the phone, with who Annabeth assumed was Drew styling his hair.

As she walked up Percy held a finger up to his lips, she nodded and took a sip of her coffee. Annabeth looked at Drew who smiled warmly at her, she smiled back. Percy pulled her softly to him and leaned up to her, she responded automatically and kissed him. When she pulled away she heard Percy chuckle into the phone.

"I may or may not have been distracted, what did you ask?" Percy paused and then laughed, "I might actually have a girlfriend, you never know!"

He paused again as whoever said something else. "It was great talking to you! See you at the concert tonight!" He pulled the phone away and ended the call.

"Sorry, it was radio interview. I have another one later on but it's at the actual radio station."

Annabeth smiled at him as he looked at Drew in the mirror. "Drew, this is Annabeth."

Drew smiled warmly at her, "It's nice to meet you, I've heard so much about you."

Annabeth looked at Drew and smiled. "Likewise."

Drew finished up with Percy's hair and gave him an outfit to put on. "You mess that hair up and I'll kill you myself."

When he was walking toward the bedroom to change Drew turned to Annabeth. "Sit down."

Annabeth looked at her confusingly. "I'm just going to apply a bit more makeup and straighten your hair. Nothing too much, Percy said you were going to ride with him to the radio station and then to the arena where the concert will be tonight. There will tons of press out there today."

Drew was finishing up her hair just as Percy made his appearance with Travis beside him.

"Drew, what are you doing to her? Please don't scar her for life." Percy said as he made his way over to Annabeth.

Annabeth held her hand out to him. "It's fine."

Percy chuckled and slipped his hand into hers as she looked him over, he looked exactly like the Percy Jackson she had seen in all of the paparazzi pictures.

"What?" He asked when he noticed her stare.

Annabeth smiled up at him. He had on dark skinny jeans hanging low on his hips, a slim fit white washed denim button down shirt, and a pair of light grey high top sneakers. "So, this is what you really look like?"

He laughed. "Yeah, when I'm doing public appearances at least."

Annabeth couldn't help the smirk that appeared on her lips. "You look pretty good to me."

Drew laughed out loud at this. "That's exactly why I make him wear those clothes." Just then the elevator opened and a guy in a suit walked in with Nico close behind him.

Percy leaned over and whispered. "That's my manager, Grover."

"Percy, we have to leave in ten minutes." Grover called as he walked toward them.

Drew rolled her eyes. "We're almost done, Grover. Stop freaking out." She gave Annabeth some lip gloss to put on and then sprayed her hair one last time before declaring she was perfect.

Just as Annabeth was getting up from the chair Nico spoke up. "So I take you told her then?"

Annabeth turned around and smirked. "Actually, I figured it out."

Percy rolled his eyes. "She figured it out on her own."

Nico laughed as her phone started ringing, she looked at Percy and smiled. He rolled his eyes and went to grab it for her. She watched him walk away before she looked back at Drew.

"He really does fill those jeans out nicely."

Drew laughed as she started putting away her makeup brushes, makeup, hair brushes and hair products. "He sure does."

After Drew was finished she handed her a pair of oversized sunglasses. "These are Gucci. You can't face the cameras without a pair of these." Annabeth took them and then pulled Drew into a hug.

"Thank you." Drew smiled as she pulled away.

"Anytime."

Percy came back into the room and handed Annabeth her phone just as Grover said. "Cars here! We have to go!"

Annabeth answered her phone as Percy pulled her to the elevator. "Hello?"

"Annabeth freaking Chase. Where have you been?" Annabeth grimaced as she heard Thalia's semi angry voice over the phone.

"Sorry Thalia, I've been with-" She paused for a minute and looked at Percy.

Thankfully Thalia interjected. "Yeah, yeah. You're with Peter but you haven't been home since Wednesday morning Annabeth. You better not bail out on me tomorrow night!"

Annabeth groaned as Percy wrapped an arm around her shoulders, she looked up at him as an idea began to form.

"Actually, I have a better idea. One that you are going to love, remember that outfit you bought Monday?" Annabeth asked as the elevator door opened. She stepped out of the elevator and put her sunglasses on before she walked out of the double doors that led into Percy's apartment toward the waiting SUV.

"Yeah but that is for tomorrow night." Thalia said on the the other end of the call. Annabeth rolled her eyes and got into the black SUV parked at the curve, Percy mostly shielding her from majority of the paparazzi cameras.

"Where in the world are you?!" Thalia practically shouted over the paparazzi.

Annabeth sighed as she got in the car, ignoring that particular question. "I know but I need you to wear it tonight, I'll call you later with all of the details. Promise!"

"Okay! But you better not stand me up! I've been without my best friend for two whole days. I feel kind of lost."

Annabeth laughed. "I'm sorry, I'll see you soon. Okay?"

"Okay, Annie. Love you!"

"Love you too, Thals." Annabeth said and hung up the phone as she looked up at Percy, who was watching the buildings pass by him in the window.

"What am I going to tell, Thalia?" Annabeth whispered to him.

Percy wrapped an arm around her shoulder as she leaned into him. "The truth."

Annabeth looked up at him. "Seriously?"

Percy nodded and kissed her hair. "Yeah, we have to be honest with the people we care the most about."

Annabeth nodded as she looked up at him, she didn't think she would ever get used to the way his eyes pierced straight through her. "You're right."

Percy chuckled love. "I know."

Annabeth pinched his side as she said, "Actually I need you to do something for me." Percy looked at her expectantly. "I need two backstage passes for your concert this weekend. One for me and one for Thalia."

Percy smiled. "I already have one waiting for you at the stadium but Grover can get another one for Thalia."

He looked at Grover who was in the front passenger seat. "Grover, dude."

Grover turned around in his seat. "I need another purple backstage pass for Annabeth's friend Thalia."

"Okay." Grover said as he turned back around and pulled out his phone.

Percy turned back to Annabeth. "There are different levels of backstage passes, the purple ones mean you have all access to anywhere backstage. Only a few of us have them- me, Grover, Drew, the band, and a few important members of the sound team but that's it."

Annabeth smiled widely up at him. "So I'm important enough to have a purple backstage pass?"

Percy kissed her lips. "Yep."

Annabeth leaned her head on his shoulder. "What are we doing after the radio interview?"

"We are going to the arena and then eating lunch, after that I have a sound check and then I'm getting ready for the concert."

Annabeth pursed her lips. "What am I supposed to do?"

"Well, today your hanging out with me, all day. You're getting the full Percy Jackson experience. Interviews, concerts, fans, paparazzi- the works."

Annabeth glanced out the window as the SUV came to a halt in front of a hotel, butterflies dancing in her stomach for the second time today. "Okay."

Percy slipped on his usual sunglasses on as Annabeth put on her new sunglasses Drew had given her. Grover got out first then Percy who held out his hand for Annabeth. She slipped out of the car and grasped Percy's hand as her feet hit the pavement. They were once again hounded by cameras and flashes.

They walked inside hand in hand, letting the paparazzi capture every second of it. Annabeth looked up at him questioningly as they walked through the double doors of the hotel but he just tightened his grip on her hand. Apparently, he didn't care if the people knew he had a girlfriend- from what little research she did on the internet she knew that the public only knew of one girlfriend he had ever had.

Percy Jackson wasn't exactly known for breaking hearts, he was known for the way he sold out auditoriums across the world. Now, from what he had told her himself when he was Peter, he'd been heartbroken by his ex girlfriend who had cheated on him after three years together.

Annabeth squeezed his hand as they walked into a small conference room, Percy was greeted by several people. He introduced her to all of these people as his girlfriend, when they finally came upon to radio host Annabeth's eyes widened as she realized it was Duke James. The most famous TV and radio personality in the business.

"Percy!" Duke said.

Percy smiled and pulled Annabeth with him. "Duke, my man!" Percy let go of her hand as he hugged Duke. Apparently, the two had known each other since Percy had gotten into the music business.

"How are you doing?" Duke asked.

"I'm good, recording the new album and finishing up the tour."

Percy said as they sat down at the makeshift radio station. Duke was in town doing a charity auction, so he was having to do his weekly radio program here in this hotel. Of course, there would be cameras all around too because they recorded this for a live web cast.

"Awesome, man. We're about to get started." Duke said as a guy came up and handed Percy a set of headphones. Annabeth hung back not exactly sure what to do, Percy looked over at her and smiled.

"You can hang out with Grover and Nico, they're over by the snack table." Annabeth nodded and walked toward Nico.

She hugged him as he asked. "Overwhelmed yet?"

Annabeth sighed and nodded. "You have no idea."

Nico laughed and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "It's okay, you have me and you definitely have Percy." Nico looked at Percy. "I haven't seen him this happy in a while."

Annabeth smiled and looked over at her boyfriend. "I haven't been this happy in a while either."

The radio program started then so everyone had to be quiet, Duke and Percy had an easy relationship and a great rapport with each other. They joked and had an easy sarcastic banter with one another, you could tell they had done this a thousand times. Duke grilled Percy with questions that no other radio host could get away with, asking him about the tour, the new album, and personal questions.

Annabeth leaned into Nico's side as Duke asked. "So, I heard you this morning on 98.1 talking with Rian. You said you may or may not have a girlfriend."

Percy chuckled into the microphone. "How did I know you would ask me this."

Duke just smirked over at Percy. "So, do you? Seriously Percy, everyone is dying to know. Especially since these pictures that have surfaced on the internet in the last twenty-four hours."

Annabeth squinted as Duke held up his phone to show Percy the pictures, it was a picture of them from yesterday when he was still pretending to be Peter. His arm slung carelessly over her shoulders and her arms wrapped tightly around his waist. Percy was kissing the side of her head and his eyes were downcast, you couldn't see the brown contacts so from that advantage point he looked exactly like Percy Jackson.

Annabeth groaned to herself as Percy said. "Well, I guess we can't hide forever."

Duke laughed as his eyes glanced to Annabeth. She stiffened. "This girl looks pretty similar to the one who arrived with you today."

Percy turned to look at her. "She does, doesn't she." Annabeth rolled her eyes as Percy motioned for her to join them. She walked over to them and Percy pulled her into his lap as a guy handed her a set of headphones.

Duke laughed and smiled. "Hi, you guys are so cute together." Annabeth laughed into the microphone.

"Duke, this is my girlfriend Anna." She looked him confusingly as he shook his head. "Anna, it's so nice to meet you."

Annabeth smiled. "It's nice to meet you too."

"So, how long have you two been together? Because if it's been for a while then you guys are professionals at avoiding the press."

Percy and Annabeth smiled together, she decided to let Percy take the reins on this one. "We met recently and hit it off right away. She's new to the recording label and I'm helping her write some of her music. She honestly doesn't really need any help."

Duke smiled at her. "So, you're a musician?"

"Yes, I've been playing the acoustic guitar since I was a little girl and writing music since middle school." Annabeth confirmed.

Percy spoke up. "She's incredibly talented, I was blown away when I heard her sing and play for the first time. She helped me record one of my new songs for the next album."

Annabeth covered her face as he held her firmly, squeezing her waist every now and then. "Really? So, when can we expect your new album, Percy?"

Percy sighed and looked at Grover, who mouthed Summer. "Sometime during the summer."

Percy answered as Duke fired off more questions to him. Annabeth stayed in his lap for the rest of the interview only answering questions when directly asked.

"Percy, it's always great to talk with you. Anna it was a pleasure meeting you."

Annabeth smiled and said. "You too, Duke."

"Talk to you later man." Percy said as he took the headphones off as Duke walked over to them.

Annabeth sat up as Percy did, when Duke reached them he asked. "So, what's your real name?"

"You caught that?" Percy asked.

Duke nodded as Annabeth held her hand out. "Annabeth Chase."

He returned her hand shake. "It's nice to meet you, Ms. Chase." Percy shook his hand after and then pulled her toward Grover and Nico.

"You guys ready to go?"

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"Annabeth these are for you." Travis said as he handed her two purple backstage passes. She smiled widely at him as she grabbed them. "Thank you."

Travis smiled and stood beside her for a moment while they watched Percy continue his sound check. When they first arrived at Madison Square Garden Annabeth had gasped at the sheer size of the venue, it was huge. She couldn't get over the enormity of this entire situation, Annabeth Chase, a student, was dating international pop star Percy Jackson who was performing at one of the most prestigious auditoriums that had ever existed.

She shook her head and looked at Travis. "What time is it?"

He checked his watch. "Almost four." She nodded, her plan for Thalia came together pretty quickly.

Percy had given her permission to use his Range Rover he had parked in the parking garage of his apartment. He rarely used it because he had a car service that usually drove him around. Actually, permission was an understatement he had practically given her the SUV declaring he never used it and since she needed a car she could use it whenever she needed.

"Okay, I need to go get Thalia if I want to make it back before the crowd gets too large."

Travis handed her the keys to Percy's Range Rover. "Have you been outside yet. It's already packed."

Annabeth looked at him with wide eyes as Travis said. "Come on, I'll ride with you." She smiled and turned around to see Percy walking toward them.

"Hey! We're about to go get Thalia." She said as he kissed her lips lightly.

"Good, you need to go if you want to make it back before Drew gets a hold of me." Travis snorted at Percy's comment.

Annabeth smiled wryly up at Percy. "You better be prepared for a major fangirl moment from Thalia. You may want to have extra body guards around just in case." Percy barked out a laugh.

"I think I can manage." He kissed her and let he go. "I'll see you in a bit." He said as she started walking toward the backdoor. She turned around and waved at him.

Travis rolled his eyes. "Seriously, it's only an hour. You can be apart from each other for an hour."

Annabeth glared at him at Travis as she turned around to walk with him but not before she threw Percy a wink over her shoulder. She heard Percy's chuckle as they reached the back door. Charlie- Percy's bodyguard opened the door for them.

"Stoll, Ms. Chase." Charlie said in greeting.

"Beck." Travis said as he smiled and walked out of the door.

Annabeth smiled widely at him. "We'll be back in a bit." He nodded and shut the door after they walked out.

"Does he ever smile?" Annabeth asked.

"Nope, I have seriously tried everything to get him to crack a smile and he won't." Annabeth hit the unlock button on Percy's keychain. She smiled as she heard the beep beep to her right, she looked and not even ten feet from her was Percy's black Mercedes G 550.

She whistled, she may or may not have always wanted one of these.

Travis gave her a goofy smile as they walked toward it. "Sexy, right?"

Annabeth laughed. "You read my mind."

Once they reached the entrance/exit to the back gate of Madison Square Garden they were stopped by the guard on duty, Annabeth and Travis flashed their back stage passes and were allowed to leave.

"Is security always like this?" Annabeth asked as they made their way to her apartment.

Travis nodded. "Pretty much, Beck is usually always with Percy. He gave him the week off last week so that he could visit his family though."

"How are handling all of this?" Travis asked

Annabeth glanced over at him. "Seriously? I think I'm still in shock, Percy is amazing. I'm actually glad he lied to me about his name when we met because if he had told me his real name I would have dismissed him right away."

She paused as she made a right hand turn, "We were able to get to know each other and he was able to show me who he really is and not who people want him to be." Travis nodded as she continued. "Yeah, all of this- the money, the fame, the fans, the paparazzi are insane and a bit overwhelming but I have a feeling that if I stick around long enough it will be worth it, that he will be worth it... Honestly, I already feel like he is."

"Wow." Travis said. "You guys are making me look bad!"

Annabeth looked at him confusingly. "What do you mean?" She asked as she pressed on the gas pedal.

Travis chuckled, "I've been dating this girl, Katie for a couple months and I have yet to ask her to be my girlfriend. You met Percy five days ago and you're already his girlfriend and acting like you never want to leave his side."

"Do you even like her?"

Travis nodded. "I actually do."

"Then what's the problem?" Annabeth asked as they pulled up to her apartment, she parked on the curb and left the engine running as Travis answered her question.

"I don't know, maybe I'm afraid that I'll really fall for her and she'll break my heart or something." Travis said as he looked straight ahead and not making eye contact with Annabeth.

She sighed. "Travis, you have to take the risk to see if she'll be worth it."

He turned toward her and shrugged. "Maybe."

Annabeth rolled her eyes and turned the car off. She hopped out and walked around to meet Travis. When she reached her apartment building and took her keys out of her purse. They walked up the stairs to the second floor and to her door, she unlocked it and opened the door.

"Thals, are you decent?" Annabeth yelled.

"Yeah!" Thalia yelled from her room.

Annabeth walked in with Travis on her heels, she walked down the hallway and to Thalia's room. She opened the door and stared at Thalia who was putting her shoes on.

"Whoa, who are you and what have you done with my best friend? You look hot, AB!" Thalia said to Annabeth.

Travis chuckled behind her, Annabeth scowled. "This will all make sense in about thirty minutes."

Thalia got up from her bed. "Who is he?"

Annabeth turned around to see Travis leaning against the hallway wall. "This is Travis, he's... uh, Peter's assistant."

Thalia walked out of the room and held out her hand. "Thalia Grace."

Travis took it, "Travis Stoll, nice to meet you."

Thalia nodded and turned to Annabeth, "I'm excited! What are we doing?"

Annabeth started walking down the hallway toward the front door, "It's a surprise."

When they made it back to Percy's SUV Thalia gaped openly as Travis opened the passenger backseat door for her, "Holy Shiitake Mushrooms, Annabeth."

Annabeth laughed and got into the driver side. "I know." They all got in and Thalia waited until Annabeth was driving before she started firing off questions.

"So, tell me exactly what has been going on since Wednesday." Thalia demanded.

Annabeth sighed, she would have to tell her sooner rather than later. She glanced at Travis who just smirked at her, probably happy that he didn't have to spill the beans that Peter was actually Percy Jackson.

"Well, Wednesday and Thursday I recorded a couple songs, hung out at a recording studio, was offered a recording contract, then I spent the night with Peter on Wednesday and Thursday night, and now we're driving." Annabeth said quickly- trying to act like everything she told Thalia was completely life altering in some way.

"Wait! A recording contract?" Thalia asked as Travis' phone started ringing. Annabeth shot him a look as he fished it out of his pocket, it was no doubt Percy.

"Yo." He answered as Annabeth looked at Thalia. "We'll talk soon, I promise!" Thalia shot her a look in the backseat as Annabeth just smirked, she wouldn't be mad for long.

"Yeah, we'll be there soon." Travis said, "Okay- hold on." Travis handed the phone to Annabeth who grabbed it without taking her eyes off the road.

She put it up to her ear. "You do realize it's dangerous to talk and drive at the same time, I could wreck your car."

Percy chuckled in her ear. "I just missed you, is it a crime to want to talk to my girlfriend?"

Annabeth smiled. "Nope."

"Actually, they just delivered dinner and Drew is about to start making me get dressed for tonight. She wanted to know when you would be back so that she could fix your hair and make up."

"We're almost there, why do I have to redo my hair and makeup again?"

"Drew said it was because reporters will be in the backstage area and she couldn't have the girlfriend of Percy Jackson wearing the same thing all day."

"Okay, we're about to pull in-" She paused and then muttered. "Oh, wow."

Percy chuckled. "It's crazy out there isn't it?"

Annabeth looked out at the throngs of people wearing Percy Jackson shirts and holding signs. Girls jumping up and down with excitement and even a few older women doing the same. Annabeth shook her head, Percy had that kind of effect on people.

"Yeah, I'll see you in a few." Annabeth said as she handed the phone back to Travis who ended to call.

"Annabeth, what are we doing here?" Thalia asked as the security guard started walking toward the driver side window.

"Hold on." She told Thalia.

Annabeth rolled down her window and fished her backstage pass out of the glove box and showed it to the guy. He allowed them to pass, Annabeth pulled into the backstage area parking lot and parked.

She turned toward Thalia. "Okay, I need you remain calm as I tell you what we're doing here."

Thalia nodded.

"You know how I'm dating Peter?"

Thalia nodded again.

"Well I recently found out that Peter isn't Peter, he's- " She paused and looked at Travis who was watching them intently, "Percy Jackson."

Thalia stared at her wide eyed for a second before looking at Travis. "She's kidding, right?"

Travis laughed and pulled out the all access backstage pass and handed it to Thalia. "No, and this is for you."

Thalia grabbed it and looked it over before looking back up at Annabeth and Travis.

"Oh…. oh... This, this is happening." Thalia said as she held the backstage pass between her fingers.

Annabeth turned around and got out of the car, "This is definitely happening." She said as she opened Thalia's door.

Travis stood off to the side. "Guys, we need to hurry, it's already five and the doors open at six."

Thalia got out of the car. "Hold on a second! Peter is Percy Jackson- so that makes you-" She pointed to Travis, "His assistant."

She pointed to Annabeth, "and you his girlfriend."

They both nodded, "Oh my gosh! So, that was you talking to Duke James Show this morning?" Thalia asked as Annabeth nodded.

After a moment of silence Thalia squealed. "Holy Moses, Annabeth! You're dating Percy Jackson!"

Annabeth smiled at her friend. "Yes, I am."

Thalia put the backstage pass on and started walking happily toward the stage door. Travis jogged ahead of her and opened it for them, Thalia stepped in first with Annabeth on her heels.

"Charlie." Annabeth said as she passed Percy's bodyguard.

"Ms. Chase." Travis laughed as he walked in behind them.

Annabeth started walking toward the greenroom where the food was, Thalia walking right beside her. They passed several more security guards and had to show them their passes but they finally made it to the greenroom.

They walked in and saw Grover and the entire band but not Percy.

Annabeth walked over to Nico. "Where's Percy?"

Nico looked up. "Drew just dragged him off for hair and makeup."

Annabeth nodded and then she noticed Nico smile slightly and raise his eyebrows towards Thalia, Annabeth shook her head.

"Nico, this is my best friend Thalia." Nico held his hand out as Thalia took it, "Nice to meet you, I'm Percy's band leader."

Thalia smiled widely. "The pleasure is all mine."

Annabeth rolled her eyes. "We're going to see Percy."

Nico nodded and handed her a plate of food for Percy, "He only had two bites before Drew cornered him." Annabeth shook her head and grabbed the plate and bottled water for Percy.

"Come on, Thals." Annabeth said as she walked toward the door, Travis had already left them in search of Percy. They walked through one more security guard and finally made it to the hair and makeup room.

She turned to Thalia. "Please don't freak out, I know you love Percy's music but he is a normal person, who just happens to make brilliant music."

Thalia rolled her eyes. "Give me more credit than that, I can act civilized when it comes to my favorite musician."

Annabeth shot her a look and opened the door. Drew, Percy and Travis all looked at her and Thalia.

She smiled and walked to Percy who was having his hair styled by Drew. "Nico gave me this for you."

"Thanks." Percy muttered as he reached up to kiss her. Annabeth kissed him back and then turned to put the plate of food on the table in front of him.

Thalia squeaked. "That's going to take some getting use to." Annabeth pulled back and laughed.

She turned toward her best friend. "Thalia, this is my boyfriend Percy."

Thalia smiled and walked toward them as Percy held his hand out. "It's nice to meet you again, Thalia."

"You know... I was right when we met Tuesday." Percy laughed as she grabbed his hand and shook it.

"You were." Percy said with a big smile.

Thalia dropped his hand and looked up at Annabeth. "Travis, can you take Thalia to the greenroom to eat?" Travis nodded at Annabeth.

"I'll be in there in a bit." Annabeth said as Thalia followed Travis out the door.

"Okay!"

Once they were gone Annabeth turned to Drew. "Can I take these heels off, they're killing me."

"Yeah, I have some sandals over there." She pointed toward the clothing rack with shoes on the floor in front of it. She found a pair of black slip out strappy sandals and slipped them on.

"What do I do with these?" Annabeth asked as she held up the heels she had on, "You can set them down beside Percy's stuff."

Annabeth nodded and put them down, she sighed happily as the ache in her feet subsided. Drew finished styling Percy's hair and then handed him his first outfit of the night.

"Come on, Annabeth." Drew said gesturing towards the chair. Annabeth walked over to sit into the chair but Percy caught her around the waist and pulled her into dizzying kiss.

"Ugh. We don't have all night!"

Percy pulled back first. "I've wanted to do that all day."

Annabeth blushed and kissed his lips one more time before sitting down in the hair and make up chair. Drew grabbed a brush and then grabbed a curling iron. Once she was finished with her Drew gave her a slightly more comfortable outfit than the one she had been wearing.

Annabeth changed quickly, tucking the shirt into her skirt and letting Drew fix her when she was finished changing. It was already six thirty when she was finally dressed, Percy's opening act would be starting at seven and he would start at eight thirty. She looked around the room for Percy and realized that he must be doing interviews with all of the reporters who were invited backstage for the show.

Drew pushed her out of the door, Annabeth slipped her backstage pass on and started walking toward the greenroom where Thalia was waiting for her. When she walked in Thalia was talking with Nico.

"Hey!" They looked at her.

"Seriously, Annabeth. Who the heck are you? What have you done with my best friend!"

Thalia said as she appraised her new look. Nico just laughed and said, "Drew must have gotten a hold of you."

Annabeth nodded. "She said that I couldn't let the press see me in the same outfit twice." Nico chuckled.

"Which room is Percy in? I feel like I haven't seen him all day even though I've been with him all day."

Nico got up from the chair he was sitting in. "Come on, I'll show you."

Annabeth and Thalia followed Nico out of the greenroom and into another room that looked exactly like the press conferences she had seen on TV. There were at least fifty people in this room with cameras, microphones, and notepads.

Percy saw them walk in and winked at Annabeth, she smiled and waved back. Nico walked over and stood beside Grover who standing off to the side watching everything that was going on.

Grover turned to Annabeth. "They keep asking about you."

Annabeth looked at him, not really sure what he meant by his statement. "Percy's been dodging the questions the best he can but they are relentless. Especially since this morning's radio interview with Duke."

Annabeth nodded they hadn't exactly discussed their approach to handle the press and paparazzi. Their relationship was still new and had a slightly delicate feel to it. She didn't want anything to damage that.

"We haven't really talked about what to tell the press, I mean the pictures are pretty self explanatory." Annabeth said to Grover, chancing a glance at Percy every now and then.

Grover chuckled. "They are." He paused and looked around the room. "The media is like leeches. They want every single detail of your personal life. They will latch on and suck you dry if you're not careful with how much information you allow them to know."

Grover looked at her. "As of right now they think your name is Anna and that your a musician. They don't know you're actually Annabeth Chase, senior at NYU but I'm guessing that will change Monday when you go to your first class."

Annabeth looked at him. "What do you mean?"

Grover winced. "Some people will do anything for their fifteen minutes of fame, even if that means tipping off the press about someone's location. Especially, with the way social media is today. Once a fan figures out you're his girlfriend they will sell out your location in a second and you'll be hounded within minutes."

Annabeth nodded thoughtfully. "So I have to be careful?"

Grover nodded. "Especially if you plan on being together for a while. Eventually the media will get tired of you but it will take a while since Percy isn't exactly known for dating around."

Annabeth looked at Percy again, for the first time since she found out his real name she wondered if it was worth it. Would the constant pressure and media attention be worth what they could share. Percy looked at her as if he could read her thoughts, it was like he was telling her that he would understand if she couldn't handle all of this.

She shook her head, yeah this was overwhelming but she felt like Percy was worth it. What they had found in each other was something people spent their entire life searching for and Annabeth wasn't going to give it up because the media wanted a few pictures of them. Annabeth smiled widely at him and shook her head as if to say 'your not getting rid of me that easy'.

Percy smiled and turned back to the press to answer the stream of ever constant questions about his life and music. Once he was finished they all walked out together to the green room. Annabeth grabbed her something quick to eat as Percy talked with Nico and Thalia.

As the conversation died down Percy turned toward her and pulled her into his lap. "What time is it?" She asked.

"I have to be on stage in twenty minutes." Percy said.

Annabeth smiled and stifled a yawn. "It has definitely been a long day, I don't know how you do it."

Percy chuckled, "I do it because I love it. You'll see." Annabeth smiled widely at the mention of her recording contract she would be signing next week.

"I've missed you today, I know I've been with you all day but you've been pulled in a thousand different directions and I haven't had a chance to do this with you." Annabeth whispered as he put his forehead against hers.

He frowned. "I know but that is the reason I wanted you to come with me today. For lack of a better phrase I wanted you to see what you were getting yourself into."

She pulled back to look at him. "It's a bit overwhelming but if I have to endure this to be with you then I'll do it- gladly. You're worth it to me, Percy-" She was cut off by his lips, she smiled against his lips and kissed him back.

Percy pulled back after a moment with a wide smile on his face. "Thank you."

Annabeth smiled. "You don't need to Thank me."

He leaned back into kiss her but Nico cleared his throat. "We've gotta hit the stage."

Percy nodded as Annabeth stood up and fixed her clothing, he grabbed her hand and laced his fingers with hers. They all walked out together, Percy walking to an area up under the stage and getting onto a lift that would deposit him at the center of the stage. Someone handed him a microphone and some earbud monitors as Percy turned to look at Annabeth.

"Good luck kiss?" He asked.

Annabeth shook her head and leaned into kiss him, "You don't a good luck kiss but I'll give you one anyways." Percy chuckled and kissed her back.

She walked back to stand beside Thalia, Percy winked at her before the lift started moving up and Percy disappeared. Annabeth could hear the roar of the crowd as she Percy came into view on the stage. Annabeth led Thalia to a apart of the backstage where they could see everything. Thalia looked around in awe as Annabeth watched her boyfriend sing and dance to some of his biggest top forty hits.

Today had been a fairytale of sorts for her, actually this whole experience had been something out of a movie. Annabeth smiled as she watched Percy address the crowd, she laughed as the crowd yelled over his voice. This was her life now, the more she stood here the more her conviction resolved. Percy was apart of her just as she was apart of him now. In their five days together they had formed something that took some people years to build.

As they were driving back to Percy's apartment later that night with her head on his shoulders and his arm around her waist she knew she had made the right decision.

Percy was worth it.

Has it really been two years since I updated this story? Sorry, guys. Life is absolutely crazy and flying by! Here is the newly revised and edited Chapter 4! If you see something I missed while editing just pretend it's fixed!

I hope everyone is doing fantastic!

Also, does anyone still use this site or has everyone switched over to Archive now?

Until next time- Beulah