Dreams (A PERCABETH AU)

Chapter 17- Love Like Fire

(Thi chapter will pick up pretty much straight from where we've left off. So don't worry, you won't miss anything.)

Annabeth POV

Starlight glistened as we crossed the terrace together and opened the glass double doors. The party was in full swing now. Almost everyone was happily tipsy, walking around, chatting and laughing with one another.

My heart leapt at the wonders of my mother's creation. Golden light from crystal chandeliers filled the room and a roaring fire crackled and burned in the centre. I couldn't help but notice how it all made Percy's skin look gorgeously browner.

The room was our Living room and our Dining room stretching the full length of the house. It turned into the front hall by an open archway, to create one completely enormous space. The staff had cleared away a lot of the furniture to leave room for dancing and it was only really now that I noticed just how huge it was.

We walked around, hand in hand, observing the party. It was weird having teachers and students at my house. Bobbie and Matthew were loving it. They were running around in little tuxedos flirting with other guy's dates and enjoying all the attention.

It was all so wonderfully uplifting.

"I missed you." Percy told me, lacing our fingers together.

"I missed you too." I smiled softly. "Let's just both agree to stop running away, okay?" I said, looking up at him and we stopped walking.

"Okay." He whispered, tilting his head slightly.

"I hate missing you. I hate not being around you. Every time you walk out the door you're too far away." I sighed, unable to control my runaway mouth. "Is that crazy?"

He shook his head, smiling softly and lifting my hand up to press the back of it against his lips. I blushed, glancing at the floor. "Uuh, you're so cute." He said. "What am I gonna do with you?"

I blushed even more, swinging our arms with a nervous smile.

"Uuh!" He sighed, turning away and covering his face. "God, I'm going straight to hell." He shook his head.

"Stop it, you're embarrassing me." I giggled, pulling him back over.

He grinned, sniggering like a child. And he thought I was the one being cute!

"Annabeth!" I heard my mother call my name. She rushed through the crowd to where we were standing.

Percy quickly let go of my hand either out of respect or fear. My mother was known for her intimidating scolds. I suppressed a smile, giving him a side glance but he wasn't looking at me, he was busy trying to compose himself. Perhaps he was worried my mother would be furious about him disappearing all of a sudden. I wouldn't be surprised.

"I've been looking all over for you. Are you alright?" She asked worriedly.

"Yeah, I'm sorry I ruined the dance."

"Nonsense. You were wonderful." She waved me off. "You both were." She added, smiling at Percy.

He gave her that famous smile back. "The place looks amazing, Miss Chase."

"This one." My mother sighed at me, grinning as she took his shoulder and leaned against him. "He's such a charmer."

"Isn't he." I smiled, rolling my eyes.

"And I thought I told you to call me Athena." She scolded him, pushing him away.

He laughed a little, "sorry."