LAST CHAPTER!
"Does it bother you that we have to keep it so low profile?" Annabeth asks, not-so-accidentally resting her arm flush against his on the armrest. She looks at him coolly, like she might not care about the answer, but he knows she does.
Percy shrugs, focusing on the warmth of her arm. If he has to tell the truth, he's not incredibly upset about it. Sure, there's been a few times where he's wanted to kiss her but couldn't, and a lot of times where he forces himself to refrain from holding her hand, but he also understands her motive for maintaining a casual relationship. He doesn't want to upset Luke either and doesn't like the idea of rushing Annabeth into a serious relationship so soon. "Not really," he whispers, being courteous of the group seated behind them. "I mean, when you're ready, it'll be nice to do all the little things, but I'm alright with this for now." He gestures between the two of them, resting his hand on hers when she beams at him.
"It means a lot to me, you know," Annabeth says, nothing but earnest.
Percy sighs, bumping his shoulder against hers. "You've only said it a million times. Besides, what we're doing now is kind of fun," he admits. It's true—Percy likes the light-hearted, playful thing they have going. He likes being able to tease her the same way he always has; likes the way they flirt, even if they're already together; likes the way it doesn't feel like a relationship, not really, just best friends but more.
Annabeth tugs him in by his shirt for a quick kiss before the movie starts, and Percy keeps their knees pressed together for the duration of the film. It's nice and comfortable, his chest is warm, and Annabeth is smiling.
A best friend and a boyfriend are two entirely separate things. Percy remembers himself reiterating the statement numerous times less than a month ago. He has yet to determine whether or not the claim has any truth to it.
Annabeth catches him staring at her during the opening scene of the movie. She sticks her tongue out at him and laces their fingers together at the same time, so Percy decides that his past self was a little misinformed.
He can be both.
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Can Be Both (A Percabeth AU)
FanfictionPercy and Annabeth are best buds. Then comes Luke. He's her boyfriend. When Luke and Annabeth take a break, a certain green eyed boy realises that his feelings for her are changing from platonic to love. Major problem: he's to afraid to admit it, fe...
