Her Prince (A Percabeth AU)

Chapter 7

First off, shout out to Krakensnack, who is freakin' awesome. Go check out his profile-Now onwards..

Annabeth POV

As I lay in bed, I go through the day's events. Apparently Percy had entered his name after all, and he thought his name was actually drawn from all the ballots...
If he hadn't actually entered his name I would've been so screwed. I wasn't sure he had, but still called his name in front of each and every one. It was so not like me to make spontaneous decisions like that but guess the moment called for it. And I'm glad I did.
He liked me. He actually liked me. How in the world is that even possible? And to think he actually came to apologize? God dam it what just happened?

Not to mention the state he caught me in. I mean sure he's seen me like this before, being best friends doesn't leave too many boundaries, but at that moment we had just admitted to liking each other. Could it get anymore awkward?

I lay there thinking about tomorrow and what it might mean to us...how are we going to act, where does this leave us? And most of all...how can I continue with selection when I know Percy likes me too? How can I let all those men fight for my heart...when it already belongs to someone else..

I shake my head getting rid of those thoughts...the gods know what's gotten into me.

I close my eyes trying to sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a big day, and for that, I need to rest.

-Time skip to the next day-

I hear my maids bustling around with my dress for the day while I take a bath. I hear a knock on the door.
"Do you need some help in there miss?" I hear, who must be my new maid say.
"No thank you" I call back. I hear Hazel telling her about the certain things I don't require their help  in doing.

I can take a bath on my own, thank you very much.

I finish up quickly and go outside. Hazel helps me fit into the gorgeous black dress they made specially for today's occasion.
"Thanks guys" I say, smiling "this is perfect" noting how this was exactly my style. They all smile.
"Not a problem miss" the new maid, Angelina says.
They put my hair into a fancy updo not finding the need to straighten it, and put me in some black heels. Well there goes my comfort. I groan internally and Hazel gives me a knowing look. (Outfit above)

"You might wanna check that dress better" Eli says, gesturing towards my dress.
I look down, confused. That's when I notice small slits in the skirt. My eyes widen. Are those what I think they are?
"You guys made me pockets in the dress?!" They nod their heads.
"Thank you so much guys, you're the best" I say giving them all a side hug.
"We try" Astoria says giving us all a dramatic hair flip. We laugh.
They do my make up and when they're finally done I get up.

"Thanks guys, now I better get going for breakfast. I'll see you later" I say and take a step outside my room. I wave to Thalia who was talking to another guard. I think her name was Reyna..
I give a quick shake of my head telling her I could go on my own. I wink at her and move towards the stairs.
I take a deep breath. You're just seeing eating breakfast like usual.
But Percy will be there a voice in my head whispers.
So? He's there everyday. I argue back
Not under these circumstances!

I grit my teeth and block the voice from jumbling my thoughts. I go down the grand staircase and enter the dining hall. Everybody had already arrived. Helen gets up from her seat.

"Oh Annabeth darling you look simply ravishing" she says giving me kiss on the cheek. To say I'm surprised would be an understatement. I look around and discreetly notice the camera crew shooting.
Of course. Those guys will be shooting our entire days from now on.. Helen has to maintain her "caring mother" image.
I give her a smile and take a seat. I look around the table not missing the fact that Percy wasn't there. All sorts of thoughts start running through my head. What if he's ignoring me? What if he decided he doesn't like me? What if he's quitting the selection? What if- I stop. You're overthinking this Annabeth.
I look around and spot Jason by the door. I motion towards the table.
Where's Percy?
With the other selected getting ready he mouths. I breathe a sigh of relief. See Annabeth? That's what you get for jumping to conclusions.

I eat my food while making small talk with the others. I wanted to prolong this moment. I have to meet all the selected right after breakfast.
All too soon the time comes and I'm forced to get up and greet all the selected.
I go to the hall and take a seat on the chair sitting right in front. A hush falls over all the men and they all turn towards me shuffling on their feet.

I begin, "I welcome you all to my humble abode. My name is Annabeth chase, and you will refer to me as 'princess' or 'your highness' unless given permission to do otherwise. It will be my honor to get to know you all and I will be looking forward to it. So, if I call your name please come forward and take a seat in front of me. The rest of you can wait outside, a guard will call you in as it is your turn. Thank you"
When I'm finally able to get a glimpse of Percy in the crowd he's already staring at me. He winks at me and I desperately try to hide my smile. I look away. I'll see him again soon enough.

"Eddie Hawthorn, 9" I call out and a thin looking man stays back, who desperately seems to be trying to calm his nerves.
I smile at him reassuringly trying to imagine how difficult his life must be.
He takes a seat in front of me.
Well looks like the process has begun....

So...hope you guys enjoyed...sorta a filler chapter but instead of making this chapter longer I decided to take it to the next chapter...so stay tuned.
It's gonna continue with Annabeth POV in the next one though.

Till then,
Me signing off
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