Of New Life

Chapter 24

*VERY IMPORTANT* I'm not ending this story yet, however I'm taking a week off from posting. I have the worst writers block and I'm going on spring break, so I really just need to reset my mind. Sorry for this, but I promise to have Annabeth's graduation in the next chapter ;)

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Clarisse's POV:

Annabeth asked to talk to Clarisse earlier that day while everyone was at dinner. So trying to show some form of compassion, though it was not her forte, she went to the Jackson's house. She knocked on the door and was quickly pulled into the house by Annabeth. She closed the door and made sure no one was outside.

"What's up with you?" Clarisse asked, looking her up and down.

"Sit," Annabeth instructed.

"Where are your kids?"

"One of them is here right now, the other two are gone."

"What do you mean by-" Clarisse hesitated. "Are you serious?"

"Yeah, I'm pregnant again," She mumbled.

Clarisse laughed, "You reproduce like a rabbit."

"Not helping."

"Sorry, but congrats."

"Thanks, I think."

Clarisse stretched out on her couch. "Where's Prissy?"

"At dinner," she answered, looking through the pantry. "You want anything?"

Clarisse shook her head. "I just ate before I came here. Does Percy know?"

Annabeth nodded, taking a bag of chips with her to the couch. "Only Thalia, him, and you."

"And you decided to tell me because...?"

"Because I have to sit on the sidelines with you for 9 months," she grumbled.

"How did you already get pregnant again?!"

Annabeth glared at her, "You know how, and we didn't plan it!"

Clarisse shrugged, "Makes sense. When are you going to tell everyone else?"

"I don't plan to for a while. I don't think I'm going to tell anyone until after I graduate, except for Piper and Jason. Might make a difference in their wedding because I'm Piper's maiden of honor." (A/N if you are a maid of honor but are already married, you are the maiden of honor. Fun fact of the day, maid vs maiden).

"I bet you'd still be in it, might have to wear a corset but knowing Piper she'd keep you in."

Annabeth twisted her hair. "Maybe. I'm going to have to breastfeed my twins for about 4 months longer, then start up with another."

"Can't relate, sorry. Was Percy happy about it?"

"Couldn't really tell. He didn't seem super stressed out about it but didn't sound the most thrilled. I think he's happy with it but understands the situation."

"Knowing him he's either trying to come off like he's calm or just doesn't know how to react."

"Sounds right. He did already say names though."

"Of course he did," Clarisse scoffed.

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Percy's POV:

Percy sat with Annabeth on the couch, watching a movie. She wore his sweatshirt with pajama shorts, her hair in a messy bun. Luke and Silena had been put to bed already, allowing them more personal quiet time. Percy was currently stroking her abdomen, running his hand over where their baby was. Annabeth snacked on a bowl of popcorn that they were sharing.