Forever and Always [A Percabeth AU]

.XVI.

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Annabeth

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He was already walking away, he just dropped a bomb on me and walked away.

How the hell did he even guess? Part of me wondered, but the other part knew I had to make sure no one else found out.

So I did the obvious thing- I ran after him. Like, I could literally imagine myself running in slow-motion and screaming Peeeerrrrrrccccyyyyy like an idiot. That didn't happen though. Cause I got my tee shirt sleeve stuck in the door. I would've ripped it apart but I could see Percy standing there.

"Percy Jackson you come here right now!" I hollered across the narrow corridor.

I could see he was still a little dazed, as a friend should be if someone kept a big secret from them, but he still walked back to me and asked me coldly, "Yeah?"

My shoulders sagged. He probably would want nothing to do with me since I wasn't completely honest with him. This time he spoke gently, but with exasperation. "What is it now Annabeth? Got any more big secrets you failed to mention? Maybe you're a spy for Mars, right?"

I would've laughed, but his tone was accusing.

"Look Percy, I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I really am but it's better a secret, it's easier to keep my two lives a secret then—."

"So you're one person, but you think it's normal to live two lives? To balance so many things?" He inquired.

When in hades had Percy Jackson gotten so wise?

"Percy...just please. Don't tell anyone. Please."

His expression softened, which either meant I was getting super flustered, or he knew I was right (I'm hoping it's the second one). "Okay- I won't"

But I cut him off with a hug, finally ripping poor Dora The Explorers arm in the process.

"Thank you." I said, and I buried my face in his shoulder.

He nodded and pushed away. I can't deny the slight pang I felt in my chest when he did that. I reminded myself for the millionth time. Not gonna happen, Annabeth. Get over it.

I turned around and turned the doorknob.

"Ahh dammit." I muttered under my breath.

Percy arched his eyebrows, clearly trying not to laugh as I tried kicking the door. I stared up at him, exasperated.

"Well?" I said crossing my arms. "Some help?"

"Ahhh Annabeth, look here." And when I turned he clicked a dam picture. He was positively giggling now and he showed me the picture. He cleared his throat. "Uhm hmm! Ladies and Gentlemen! Meet the great angry Annabeth Chase!"

I tried smacking him but he gracefully dodged. "So, mah lady, would you like the spare key?"

Even I cracked a smile at his goofiness. Percy was hard to stay mad at for long.

He smiled back and pulled out the extra keys. "They were with you the whole time?" I asked, feigning extreme shock.

He merely grinned and walked right in. Our ice cream was still outside. We shared knowing glances.

"Wanna know about it?" I asked.

He smiled the cheesiest smile ever and it made me snort.

"Mah Lady," He went... "Pray tell."

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Hey there! I updated! Like 4 days early (even I'm surprised aha) but I was seriously inspired. It was cold, raining, Taylor Swift's album playing and it was perfection. Thus da chapter. 

Ah anyway, I'll update next week <3 

Word count- 598

Also I haven't said this for a while but I really really appreciate the fact that ya'll bother reading my book like thank you so much cuz I'm such a slacker and barely bother reading any book (sworry)

*clears throat* STAY SAFE! LOVE AND HUGS FROM MOI! ~Rajita