Chap 1

Percy POV

I was sitting in my living room with Annabeth, and we were, well, making out with the T.V. on in the background.

It had been a little more than a year since the battle at Olympus and things were going smoothly- somewhat.

We were still attacked by monsters but since Kronos' demise, they calmed down quite a bit.

The Gods were claiming their children and holding to their oath, and Annabeth said that Olympus was almost rebuilt.

The only thing that I didn't like was that I hardly had time to see her, my Annabeth.

We went to different schools, and she lived across town from me, and when I did see her, we didn't have any time alone.

I mean this was the best we've done in months, with the T.V. blaring so my mom and step-dad Paul wouldn't hear.

It's not like we would do anything, but our parents wouldn't leave us alone.

Plus all these new half-bloods looked up at us as if we were superheroes! That's not really a bad thing but it's gotten really annoying!

As if Annabeth could sense my troubles she asked, "What's wrong Percy?"

I glanced at her pretty face, thinking how lucky I was and replied, "I just wish we could get away from it all, you know? Go to someplace where we could just be Percy and Annabeth, and maybe get some time together."

"Yeah, I know. Seems like we can't get a moment of peace."

As if on cue, I could hear my mom walking down the hallway, headed straight for the room. Annabeth quickly slid off my lap and scootched down the couch and grabbed my hand.

Just then my mom walked in and said, "You're gonna have to turn up that T.V. some more next time. Paul and I could hear everything. And, um, Percy your, ah, tent isn't helping." I looked down and tried to cover myself. "Anyway, Annabeth you're going to stay for dinner, Paul, your father and I have something to tell you kids."

When my mom walked away, we turned to look at each other, knowing exactly what the other had on their mind- what could they be telling us?

Then Annabeth smirked, looked down and said, "Glad to know the affect I have on you." and walked to the kitchen to help with dinner.

Mr. Chase came over right before the lasagna came out of the oven, and I got him a chair for the table.

Annabeth already had one as she could have dinner here as often as would like, but that hardly happened.

Once the food had been dished out, Annabeth and I went over to the fire to make our offering, sharing a micro-kiss by the fire.

Once we got back we saw that no one had touched their food, and was looking toward us. My face heated up as they probably just saw the kiss.

As Annabeth and I took our seats, my mom started to talk.

"Percy, Annabeth, we know the past year has been hard on you guys and we've decided to do something about it." At this point the table was deathly quiet," Well, we've overheard you guys talking, and know that construction is almost done and we know you two are very responsible, so we are sending you away for awhile. Together."

Annabeth looked shocked and I'm sure I did too so Mr. Chase took it as his time to talk.

"Now I know this may be hard to believe, but, if you guys want, we are going to send you to Forks, Washington. One of Mrs. Jackson's cousins lives there, Charlie I believe his name is. It's a small town, and it seems like no one has heard of it, so you wouldn't have to worry about anyone. Charlie has a daughter that lives with him, and he's agreed to take you guys. He says he even converted to basement into two separate bedrooms. What do you guys say?"

Annabeth and I looked at each other, stared into the other's eyes and had a sort of silent conversation. I could tell she liked the idea, but was nervous about being away from home and I'm sure she got the same from me.

I gave a miniscule nod to her before saying, "Annabeth and I would love that! Thank you!" while she said at the exact same time, "We'd love to, thank you!"

The adults all laughed at our actions and the rest of dinner went by great, eating and chattering about the stay in Forks.

Later that night, I sent an Iris message to Tyson, who was with dad in the forges, rebuilding the palace.

"Hey big guy! Got some news to tell you!" I told him once he saw me.

"Yay! I love news from Percy! Is Annabeth there with you?" he asked, I swear he was almost like Annabeth's little brother.

"Naw, she had to go home a while ago, but the news is about her too." I responded.

"Oh goody! Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!" Ty chanted.

"Well my mom, Paul and Annabeth's dad said that we could go and live with my mom's cousin for awhile, over in Washington. And I know it's a long way from New York, but I'll send you lots of Iris messages, and its right by the sea, too! Charlie, my mom's cousin, is going to take good care of us, and he has a daughter our age that can show us the school."

His face dropped for a minute, then returned to its normal smile.

"That's great Percy! And by the ocean, too! I just wish you weren't so far from camp, but if you promise to message me, I'll be alright! Have a good time; I've got to get back to building. And don't forget the peanut butter!" he said, and then the message disappeared.

Good, another person down, now we just have to tell the camp, hopefully in a way it won't sound perverted, and I just know my dad and Annabeth's mom are going to have a word with us.

That's the part I'm scared of.

How am I supposed to tell a god that I am going with Annabeth to a secluded place, with minimal people watching? That'll be a nice conversation, especially since Athena doesn't like that I'm dating her daughter in the first place, but I'll think of something when I get there.

I look at the clock and see that the time is after ten-thirty and decide to get ready for bed.

I brush my teeth and wash my face before stripping to my boxer-briefs and climbing into bed.

That night, I dreamed of Annabeth, like always, and how great it will be to have some quiet time.