The Secret of Us (PJO X KOTLC crossover)

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Bonus Epilogue Chapter
Sophie's pov

I practically ran downstairs in a random dress I threw on because the other one was just too big and puffy for a guest to wear at someone else's wedding. Biana and Linh decided to come with me to Annabeth's wedding. Keefe originally wanted to go–as I was told by Biana and had to make us go in different cars since according to her it is "bad luck" to see the bridegroom first before the wedding.

The cool sea-breeze blew on me making my hair go crazy, I shivered slightly but took a seat at the back along with Biana and Linh. The wedding music starts as everyone stands and glances towards the end of the red carpet. A guy with raven black hair and striking sea-green eyes in a black suit and green tie walks on the carpet, people gave him smiles and hugs and even high-fives. I assume that he is the one Annabeth's marrying, I looked at him up and down.
Hmm... he seems like an okay guy. I thought, thinking of how Annabeth and him would probably have the cutest babies ever.

The bridegroom walked up onto the wedding podium and fidgeted with the cuff of his suit nervously, his left feet tapping on the floor while he chewed his lips so forcefully I'm afraid it might bleed afterwards. I guess Annabeth found someone who ALSO has ADHD.... I wonder how ADHD their children will be like........

I almost missed the bride's entrance due to me lost in my own thoughts, I felt Biana tap me on the shoulder as I glanced back once again. Annabeth looks stunning. Her usual princess curls are done in a bun with some strands coming out of it, her light blue-ish green makeup made her gray eyes pop. The wedding dress is decorated with lace and

The bridal music began to play and the two suited gentlemen opened the doors for me as everyone stood up and glanced backwards. Annabeth walked up towards Percy gracefully as his eyes were trained on her the whole time, mouth agape. I smiled to myself, he's so lovestruck. They kissed briefly when Annabeth walked up beside him, and linked hands the whole time.

"Do you, Perseus Jackson, take Annabeth Chase as your lawfully wedded wife?" the officiant asks, looking at Percy.
"I do" he replies with such generosity that I'm actually genuinely happy for Annabeth.
"Do you, Annabeth Chase, take Perseus Jackson as your lawfully wedded husband?" the officiant looks at Annabeth.
"I do"

"You may now kiss the bride!!" he announced, they practically flung themselves together and kissed long and soft. Even my heart melts for them, what a cute couple they make.

Annabeth walked down the stage and glanced around, seemingly looking for someone. Her gaze landed on mine and softened, she ran (as much as her big puffy dress allows her) to me, smiling broadly.

"Hi" she says.
"Hi" I replied.
"So..... you really do remember everything now.. don't you?" she asks, her voice soft like she's afraid she's crossing a line.
"Yes"

She grabbed me by the arms and wrapped me in a tight hug so suddenly only that I hugged her back a second later.
"Are you crying?" I ask, feeling that her body is shaking.
She didn't answer but nodded, I pulled back and scolded her. "You shouldn't be crying at your own wedding, silly!! You're going to have mascara all over your face now." I said, then realized how much I sounded like Biana.

She dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief and smiled–a real Annabeth smile that she used to wear all the time when we were besties.
She then introduced me to her husband and her friends. I interrogated Percy for a bit longer than I planned which made him fidgety under my gaze and made us burst out with laughter.

"OH MY GODS!! Sophie, your wedding!!" Hazel gasps.
I ran back to the car and got dressed quickly inside, while Annabeth's husband and friends got seated.

I stood outside those big wooden doors, my heart hammering against my ribcage. The doors were opened as wedding music boomed out. I took a shaky breath and started walking. Willing my feet to not trip on the carpet and my face to not blush like crazy under the intent gaze Keefe is giving me.

I made the mistake of looking up at Keefe when I'm walking the stairs, I tripped on my gown and fell forwards. I was grasped tightly by the waist with strong arms, "Falling for me again?" he whispers, his lips grazing the shell of my ear that sent a shiver down my spine.

I looked up and those ice blue eyes sparkling with mischief and smiled, "I already did."

Keefe's pov

Gods, how beautiful can a girl be?
Well apparently she can be very beautiful–like jaw-dropping beautiful. I stared at Sophie for a bit longer than necessary and steadied her back onto the ground with two legs planted. I almost missed the part where I was supposed to say 'I do' because of how breathtaking she just is.

"Do you, Keefe Irwin Sencen, take Sophie Elizabeth Foster as your lawfully wedded wife?" the officiant asks me.

This is it. This is the moment I've been waiting for since the first time I met her.
I closed my eyes and opened them again, those warming brown eyes never ceased to take my breath away.
"I do" I say, smiling so hard like an absolute idiot. But do I care? Nope.

The moment I've wanted since the first time I met her, with bloodshot eyes and tear stained cheeks in the girls' bathroom. She looks stunning, even when she's crying.
And now, she looks even beautifuller. Her blonde hair tied in a half up half down hairstyle, letting strands of them fall by her side gracefully.

How lucky am I to have a woman like this all to myself?

"Do you, Sophie Elizabeth Foster, take Keefe Irwin Sencen as your lawfully wedded wife?" the officiant turns and asks Foster.
My heart started pounding fast, faster and faster. What-ifs filling my mind.

What if she says no?
What if she thinks I'm not good enough?
What if she changes her mind and chooses Fitz?

My heart aches at the image of her with Fitz, laughing and kissing. But Sophie's reply dragged me back to reality.

"I do" she replies in such a sweet voice that I can't help my heart melt for her once again, like it always does when she's beside me.

I know I'll never be good enough for you Sophie. But I'll try my best to be the best and good enough for you. I promise.