Don't judge a book by its cover.[Percabeth]

Chapter 21

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Annabeth's POV

Percy's hands were either side of my legs and his thumbs were lightly pressed against my thighs. My hands were twisted into his hoodie and we were close. Very close. I could literally feel his warmth coming from his body, not to mention the probably dangerous amounts of electricity that was between us. I bit my lip to restrain myself as he looked down at my lips. He started to lean down. This was it. Or it would have been if we weren't so rudely interrupted. I'm not going to lie, I was kind of wishing death upon whoever interrupted what would have probably been a frickin amazing kiss. Percy blushed deeply in a way that made me want to ignore the shouts but he helped me jump off the counter and we walked back towards the others in the bedroom. But I couldn't just let him go.

I reached out and grabbed his hand. He looked a little confused. His eyebrows furrowed together and his mouth turned down a little. It was adorable. I moved in closer to him and stood on my tip toes, he was too tall. My hand went to his neck and pulled his head down so I could whisper in his ear.

"I was enjoying it too." I laughed a little as my hand on his chest picked up a huge increase in his heart rate. His face blushed and I honestly couldn't help myself. I turned my head slightly and pressed my lips against his jaw, enjoying the fact that his heart rate increased and his cheeks blushed an even darker shade. My hand was cupping his cheek. It would have been the perfect time to kiss him, absolutely perfect. Looking at him, I wondered how I hadn't realised before how good looking he was. His jawline was strong and defined with a slight bit of stubble, his hair was messy but in a way that accented his general air of rebellion and his eyes. His eyes were the brightest green with small specks of blue swirled through them, they were gorgeous. My hand was rested on his chest, reminding me of the fact he was toned and tanned. Oh gods, I was obsessed.

I shook my head, grabbed his hand and made my way back to the bedroom where the others where still playing truth or dare.

"Finally, we were beginning to worry where you'd got off to. Luckily, its now your turn Annabeth." Piper raised her eyebrows suspiciously, probably in response to both mine and Percy's flushed complexions. In return, I raised my own eyebrows at the fact Leo was wearing a skirt, the Stolls both had make up on and the fact that Jason had both his arms around Piper.

"Yeah, you kind of missed a lot." Cally laughed as she looked pointedly at Leo's skirt.

"Yes, yes. I look brilliant, we're all aware. So Annie, truth or dare?" Leo grinned sinisterly.

I gulped and sat on my beanbag. "Firstly, its Annabeth not Annie and um, truth?"

Leo rolled his eyes. "Sure, go with the boring option. I swear I'm the most daring one here. Anyway, truths are boring so this will be dull. Um, what were you and young Percival doing in the kitchen?"

Everyone turned my way, they probably didn't miss Percy's adorable red cheeks or the fact he removed his hand from my leg where it was resting before.

"We were just talking while I grabbed a drink. Nothing special." No one looked convinced.

"May we remind you you're under oath?" Travis spoke up, faking a serious expression underneath his thick eyeliner and brand new sharpie eyebrows.

"Firstly, we are not under oath you noob. And secondly, that's what happened! Seriously, even ask Percy." All heads in the room turned to look at Percy. He rubbed the back of his neck nervously, his muscular arms distracted me for a moment.

"Erm, yep. That's everything I guess. Nothing big you guys." Again, no one looked convinced. Probably due to the fact that Percy's usually deep, manly voice was replaced by a squeaky, panicked tone.