Percabeth Dirty One Shots and Drabbles

All of You, All of Me (intertwined) 29

@imaginatrix on ao3 : and that's the thing (about illicit affairs)Notes:

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Chapter Textall these people think love's for show (but i would die for you in secret)

There were few situations in which Annabeth Chase was okay with being the center of attention. In school, a few such instances had been decathlons, spelling bees, answering any and all questions posed by a teacher in class- if she could be perceived as the smartest in any given setting, all eyes on her were welcome.

Baby Showers with new boyfriends did not fall on that list.

Annabeth fidgeted as Percy pulled up in front of Silena and Charles' beautiful home; there were only a few cars already there. Early to help set up, like Annabeth was. At least that made what they were about to do slightly less chaotic- her friends could be eased into it, rather than surprised along with every single one of her ex-coworkers.

"Are you sure?" Percy reached over to squeeze her hands reassuringly; "I can always drive off and come back when the party starts."

Annabeth shook her head vigorously, "Nope. We're doing this."

They waited almost a whole week- a very boring week for Annabeth, who suddenly found herself in between her old job and her new one, filling out paperwork over email and starting the packing process while Percy was off administering finals.

As nervous as she was, waiting any longer might just make her pop.

Percy chuckled, squeezing her hands before pulling away to turn off the engine, "Let's go then." He was at her side to help her out before Annabeth could so much as unbuckle, and when she stood, there was a grin on his face, "You look incredible, by the way."

Annabeth rolled her eyes, blushing and resisting the urge to tug at her backless, white summer dress, "You're not too bad yourself." She looked over his powder blue button up and gray slacks, then laced their fingers together and pulled him towards the front door.

They walked right in, something Annabeth had been doing at Silena and Charlie's for years even outside of parties. A few voices could be heard in the kitchen, probably doing last minute preparations; finishing food, setting up games, that sort of thing.

"We're here!" She called, and Percy's hand squeezed hers again. No going back.

Annabeth had no doubts in her mind that she only wanted to move forward, anyway.

They walked into the large kitchen together; Silena was directing Grover and her husband on hanging a "Merry Baby-mas" banner evenly.

Annabeth had called Grover on Tuesday to let him know he could stop worrying. It only seemed fair considering how much stress they inflicted on him with their drama. His reaction amounted to "Oh thank God FINALLY!"

Silena spotted them first and immediately abandoned her husband and friend to waddle over with a smile. The smile faltered for a millisecond, eyes finally recognizing Percy was beside Annabeth, then darting to their hands pressed together, then back to Annabeth's face. And then her grin widened, "Hey you two!"

"Hi Silena!" Annabeth smiled back, letting go of Percy just long enough to hug her extremely pregnant friend, "I hope you don't mind that I brought Percy early with me, I figured he'd be more help than I would with setting up some things."

Silena pulled back, "No problem at all! The more the merrier- Oh, but I don't think there's anything we need right now-"

"But you said I still had to fill more balloons!" Grover complained, though he went ignored.