A/N I know I shouldn't be writing this, as my co-authored 39 Clues story is far from finished- (even if BookLoverAL and I have the second chapter almost done- nobody's leaving reviews.) But I just watched the Sea of Monsters, and I had to do this. Enjoy! (No flames, please.)
PERCY JACKSON woke up, yawned…
And went back to sleep. Unfortunately, his alarm started ringing again. Percy groaned, and turned to face it. He slapped his 'dismiss' button, scowling at the alarm. He got up, dragged his feet to the shower, and woke himself up by splashing cold, freezing water onto his face. Now fully awake, he padded back to his room, and pulled on a clean Camp Half-Blood t-shirt. Sighing, he went out for breakfast, walking across to the dining pavilion. He waved 'hi' to his friends, and nodded kindly at the newbies who gaped at him, the 'Saviour of Olympus'. Sitting down at his table, he grabbed some food, and started shoveling it into his mouth. Hey, he was a growing boy, right?
Suddenly, he heard Grover slide down next to him. "'Sup, Percy. What 're you doing today?"
"Nothing. Classes, I guess. Then I've got to teach two sword-fighting lessons with Annabeth to a couple of Aphrodite kids." Percy rolled his eyes. "They're always flirting with me."
Grover grinned. "Annabeth's not going to be happy about that." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
At the mention of Annabeth, Percy looked up, searching the Athena table for the said girlfriend. Girlfriend. He still couldn't believe (actually, he could-maybe) that they were freaking dating. Athena, Annabeth's mom, even said yes. Finally, he found Annabeth. He waved at her, and she waved back, smiling. A funny feeling settled in his stomach, like butterflies.
"Dude. Close your mouth. You're drooling." The satyr told him.
"Uh…." Percy said.
"Grover rolled his eyes, sighing dramatically. "DUDE!"
Percy was shocked back to reality. "Right. Uh. Breakfast." He continued eating, not stopping until he'd left nothing. Grover shook his head.
"Percy, you're sixteen. Shouldn't you at least learn how to not eat like a pig?"
"Okay." Percy rose from his seat, and said, "I should probably get going. Warm-up, y'know?"
Grover stared after his slowly disappearing back. "You never warm up!" Then the satyr smirked. He's probably waiting for Annabeth.
As if in cue, Annabeth got up, and then followed Percy. The whole Athena table laughed and smirked at her, some even deciding to make kissy faces at her. Annabeth blushed, glaring quite unsuccessfully at her half-brothers and sisters. Waving good-bye at Grover, she ran off, heading towards the Arena, where Percy was most definitely waiting for her.
The older campers (Travis, Grover, Malcolm, most of the Athena campers, Katie, etc.) laughed, shaking their heads and talking about how Annabeth was going to kill the Aphrodite campers, Drew especially.
The mean Aphrodites turned up their noses, shaking their heads and tossing their super-long hair about. Drew and her other cronies only, though. The rest just smiled, hoping that Percy and Annabeth would never break up. Which was probably never going to happen.
They filed out, each and every one of them heading to their respective classes and activities.
Meanwhile, Annabeth and Percy were already together and talking.
"Hey, Wise Girl." Percy grinned at her.
"Same to you, Seaweed Brain." Said Annabeth, smiling back.
"Wanna spar?"
"What do you think?" Annabeth replied. "Get ready to have butt beaten like Hades."
Percy raised his eyebrows. "Invincible, remember?"
Annabeth smiled evilly. "I know your weak spot."
The pair both raised their respective weapons, grinning all the while. After sparring for about five minutes, when Percy was about to win, an eruption of squeals filled the Arena.
"GO PERCY!" Even more squeals- "Aw, he's so hot!" "Gods, I hate Annabeth. Percy's mine."
Annabeth growled, but Percy smiled at her- a smile so sweet, all the Per-and-Annabeth supporters giggled. He moved closer to Annabeth. He threw his weapon over his shoulder, whispering into her ear:
"I'm yours."
Annabeth giggled, and pushed Percy away. "Cheesy," she told him. "And you're sweaty."
"You know you love it."
"Whatever."
Just then, Drew walked- no, stalked up to Percy, and placed a hand on his shoulder. "So, when are we going to start?" She tossed her hair over her shoulder, and smiled sweetly at him. Percy looked nervously over at Annabeth, who smiled and crossed her arms.
You're mine, remember? And I'm yours. But prove it. Drew looked back and forth between them, knowing that they were somehow communicating, but knowing what they were talking about. Percy cleared his throat, and said, "Uh, Drew?"
"Yes, Percy?" She batted her long, FAKE eyelashes at him.
"Yeah, we're getting started. And how're we going to spar if we're so close?"
Annabeth grinned, and Percy smiled back at her. Drew scowled, but stepped back. "But, Percy, my swordsmanship is so bad, could you-" she stepped towards him, and Percy grimaced. Annabeth decided to step in, jealousy so evident on her face.
"Drew, I'll teach you. Percy can teach Lacey." She said coldly. Drew sighed, but stepped to Annabeth reluctantly. Percy approached Lacey, and told the rest to spar. Most readily agreed, but Drew's cronies still eyed him.
After Annabeth and Drew nearly killed each other, (fighting for Percy, of course) Percy ended the class and went on to teach the Apollo newbies. Annabeth set off for Archery class, but not before kissing Percy. (Drew growled, but said nothing.)
At sunset, Percy and Annabeth walked along the lake, hand in hand, talking about camp and stuff. Annabeth's golden blonde hair glinted softly, and Percy's eyes turned even greener. This was one of the few times when they could just relax and be themselves.
"So, what do you want to do now?" Percy asked.
"I don't know. I like it like this though. Or are you already bored, Seaweed Brain?" Annabeth poked him. And then she ran her fingers lightly against his Achilles' heel. Percy shivered, scowling, but knowing that there was nothing to do.
"Will you stop doing that, Wise Girl?" Annabeth smirked.
Annabeth pretended to think. "Nah, don't think so."
"No, I wasn't talking about the tickling. The 'Seaweed Brain' thing. Won't we ever grow out of it?"
"You know you love it."
When Percy and Annabeth ran into the dining pavilion late and their hair in a mess, everybody knew what they'd been up to in the forests. (Hint, hint: kissing… or a lot.)
As they separated, both of them gave the other a smile meant only for each other. Percy kissed Annabeth on last time, and as she sat down with the other Athena kids, they teased her, laughed, but they knew she was happiest with Percy. Grover grinned at Percy- "So. What did you two do? Hm?"
To which Percy responded, "Shut up, you nosy satyr." Grover just shook his head and grinned.
Just another normal demigod's day.