How could you forget? (percabeth)

Understanding.

Percy's POV

I had just finished up Flint's diaper change when Grover came out of his room, eyes still a little red.

'Thanks man, I'm still just a little unstable right- right now'

'Hey, It's okay. I understand buddy but I better be getting home, Annabeth's been waiting up for me lately and I don't want it to interfere with her classes you know?'

'Totally, on the subject of Annabeth... Hows the whole ring thing going?' Grover asked

The thought of the gold ring, How it's plaited and simple but I know Annabeth will love it's simplicity and it will look so at home on her ring finger. The thought of it in my bed side table made me a little giddy.

I looked up smiling from Flint's green eyes to face Grover 'Really well I'll tell you when my plans are finished' I turned to go.

'See you on Saturday yeah?' He called after me.

'Wouldn't miss it mate, see ya!'

It wasn't until I was walking to my car that I got time to look at my phone. There was a missed call from Annabeth and later a text. I felt kinda bad that I hadn't told her that I was staying the night like usually would. Looking forward to seeing you, Seaweed Brain, Drive safe xoxo (I'm going out with Ruth tonight see yo when you get back) Love you. A.

I was just going to hit Call when another call came through from an unknown number, I answered.

'Hello?' I said hesitantly.

'Hello is this Perseus Jackson?'

'Speaking, also it's just Percy, just Percy'

'Right, Percy'  The caller said uncomfortably. 'We're sorry to inform you that Annabeth Chase was admitted to the Emergency room last night after a fatal car accident, we would advise you to get here quickly but drive carefully, she'll want to see you alive when she wakes up.'

My knees went weak. My body went numb as she spoke those words. Annabeth. My Annabeth in the Emergency room?

'Perseu- I mean, Percy? are you there?'

I answered, my voice quite unstable. 'Give me 15 minutes.'

The Hospital was closer to Grover's house and during the drive I began to think of what state I would see my Annabeth in. But as I neared the Emergency room entrance I realized how little cared for what she looked like, all that mattered was that she was alive.

I walked up to the desk where a woman was frequently scrolling on her computer tapping on her phone and calling people. She didn't notice me at all when I came in. Drumming my fingers on the desk trying to get her attention. She glanced up then back down at her computer, then second guessed her first move and looked me in the eye.

'Hi,' I said awkwardly. 'I'm here to see Annabeth Chase' My heart skipped a beat as I spoke her name, It always does.

'Uhhh... Yes, she's been moved up to the recovery room.'

'That was quick' I stated.

'Most of her damage is internal, we had to reset her arm, It was a little crook-' I winced so she stopped.

'Is she a loved one?' She asked, realizing she was on a very tender subject.

'I was planning to propose in a few weeks' I explain. It wasn't until I said those words that they really became real. I was one the verge of proposing to Annabeth, until now. The attendant looked down at her keyboard, then she met my eye again.