Percabeth One Shots💅🏻✨

22. Insecurities Pt. 2

Percy and Annabeth were spending the day at Jones beach before starting their senior year together. They set up their blankets and umbrella, and were ready to have a relaxing day at the beach. After everything they'd been through it was a big step for Annabeth to feel comfortable enough to go out in a bathing suit. Percy of course told her she was beautiful no matter what. Unfortunately that didn't stop people from staring and or judging them. Percy was more comfortable because the scars made him look tough but its a double standard for girls.
It had taken a lot of convincing from Percy to get Annabeth to go to the beach. He didn't want to go without her, it just wouldn't be the same.

"Oh crap I forgot the cooler. I'll be right back." Annabeth stood up and trekked all the way back to their car. Percy was left alone manning their spot when some girls came up to him. He tried to ignore them seeing that Annabeth would be back any second and he could have a solid reason as to tell them to kindly fuck off.
The girls sauntered over to him and set their blankets up awful close to him.

"Hi." They were trying to strike up a conversation that he wanted no part of. He gave them a friendly nod trying to not indulge their efforts. "Wow how'd you get those scars?" A brunette stroked his arm.

"Long story."

"Ash, we've got time right?"

"Yeah."

"I'd rather not talk about it." Percy was trying hard not to interact with these obviously plain mortal girls.

"Oh, well. Ooh would you like some Coke?" Percy was really thirsty as he waited for Annabeth to get back.

"Sure."

"I'm Lucy and this is Ashley."

"Percy."

"What a cool name! Is that like a nickname?"

"No." He really didn't want to go around telling people his real name which of course is Perseus. These girls don't need to know that.

"So... Percy, there's a party happening further down the beach at five if you'd like to take us?"

"Thats fine thanks though."

Annabeth was coming back with the cooler when she saw two beautiful girls talking to Percy. She knew Percy would never cheat on her but he doesn't have to talk to everybody! She pulled the cooler struggling as the wheels were non existent on the cooler. She wished for a multitude of reasons that Percy would turn and notice her. Of course she could handle it on her own, but its still nice when Percy does gentlemanly things for her.
As she struggled she saw Percy looking at them in such a way that made her furious. She noticed how they had no scars, just smooth, tan skin. Instantly she felt less than, which is crazy since she's literally half goddess but the mortal insecurities will always linger. She almost didn't want to go over there. On the other hand she could see Percy's discomfort from where she stood.

Percy was getting worried, Annabeth should have been back by now.

"So what about that party..." Percy was too distracted worrying about Annabeth to even notice their attempts. He started to look in the direction she had gone. He saw her, just standing there, contemplating wether to come back over.

"I'll talk to my girlfriend about it." He then got up, and walked over to Annabeth. He gently took the cooler from her and they walked back over to their spot.

"Thanks Seaweed Brain." She kissed his cheek. Her confidence was coming back. He wanted to get the girls off his back while enjoying his time with Annabeth so he swung an arm around her waist and pulled her into a real kiss.

"These girls Amber and Lena were telling me about a party thats happening further down the beach and was wondering if we'd like to go."

"Oh."

"Two things, our names are Ashley and Lucy, and there aren't enough boys for her to come."

"Oh then lets just not go." He turned his back on the girls and pulled out a blue coke.

"Do you see her scars?"

"Gross she should really cover those up." Percy just pulled Annabeth closer to him, kissed her and then decided to tell the girls off.

"You owe her an apology."

"What?"

"You don't get to just go around saying awful things like that. It was one thing when you asked me about my scars but now you blatantly insult my girlfriend? No way is that okay. May the gods curse you!" He then quickly and efficiently packed up their stuff and headed home.

A/N: I know a little bit of a cringey ending but thats the beauty of oneshots! They're cute and have a happy ending usually, and it does not matter how cliche it is!