Percy sat next to Thalia on her bed as they both hung their heads down.
"So you two went to a party," Annabeth said pacing around the Med Bay.
"Technically it was an after party," Percy spoke up causing Annabeth to send him a death glare in response, "but-ah, that really doesn't matter."
"So you went to a party," Annabeth repeated, "you got drunk," she pointed at Thalia, "and then kissed Percy."
The daughter of Zeus nodded, "right, after he tucked me in."
"And then you freaked out," Annabeth turned to Percy, "and pretended nothing happened. But after Thalia almost died you basically said, 'fuck it', threw caution to the wind and kissed her."
"Ah, yeah. I did, that is what happened," Percy nodded.
Annabeth started at the two long and hard. Soon it started to become awkward for Percy and Thalia, it felt like they were being judged for everything they did. Every twitch, every look, Annabeth's grey eyes spotted it.
"So….what are you?" Annabeth finally asked.
Percy and Thalia shared a look. Percy shrugged, "well… I'm not sure."
"I like Percy," Thalia said as she closed her hand around his, "and….the kiss was pretty good."
Percy smiled and leaned towards her, "yeah it was."
"Ahm," Annabeth cleared her throat.
"Right," Thalia said turning back to Annabeth, "ah, well I don't know whether we are dating or anything."
"I mean I wouldn't mind, but this thing just started and….well I don't want it to go to fast," Percy admitted as he squeezed Thalia's hand.
"Oh Gods you two are so irritating!" Annabeth threw her hands up in frustration, "do you know how much of a shit storm you two being together might cause?!"
"Well...yeah, but-"
"-But nothing!" Annabeth snapped back, "a son of Poseidon and a daughter of Zeus. This couldn't get any worse!"
"Relax Annabeth," Thalia said with a smile, "we'll be fine."
Annabeth narrowed her eyes at her long time friend, "really? Doesn't it bother you Percy's like 13! He's six years younger to you!"
Thalia shrugged, "does he look like he's 13?" Percy shook his head. Thanks to the Goblin's growth perk he was taller than the average 13 year old, he also looked a lot more mature. "Plus technically I'm 15 right now, thanks to my little 'nap' inside a pine tree so that would make it only 2 years older."
"Plus my birthday is in like a month, so that reduced it to 1 year," Percy said.
"Yeah but my birthday is in December so it kind of get's evened out," Thalia said and Percy scratched his head before agreeing to it.
Annabeth sighed, "fine…but...Gods dammit! For fuck's sake Thalia! You couldn't have picked anyone else?!"
Thalia crossed her arms, "I don't' know why you are so upset. And what's wrong with picking Percy?"
Annabeth massaged her temples, "you both are the most impulsive, powerful and reckless demigods I know. If you two start dating who knows what shit you might cause?"
Percy scratched his head, "come on, we aren't that bad."
"You tried to take on an army from the Underworld by yourself," Annabeth pointed at Thalia. She then turned to Percy, "and you….I don't even know where to begin with you."
"Annabeth look, we want this," Thalia spoke up, "we really do. I haven't been happy in a long time. It's always been me up against this damned prophecy and….and I've had to face it alone."
Annabeth looked saddened at that, "Thalia you were never alone. You had me a Luke."
"Yeah, but as children Annabeth. Luke was like my brother, but I was always the one who had to look out for him. And you….you were a kid then Annabeth. I never had someone who could help me fight, who could help me face the future. I…. I might die Annabeth. And I want to know that the person I'm with," she looked to Percy, "I want to know that Percy can stand by my side if that ever happens."
Percy looked at her, "you are not going to die Thalia. I know I can't guarantee it, but I promise, I won't leave you."
Percy bent down and caught Thalia's lips in a kiss once again. Annabeth sighed, "you two are too stubborn for your own good."
Thalia smiled, "yeah, we are."
Annabeth rubbed her temples again, "fine…if you two are happy then fine. But be carefull, the others might not be….as accepting as I am."
Percy blinked, "first of, you weren't accepting at all. And second, what others?"
Annabeth rolled her eyes, "the girls who have a crush on you."
Percy blushed, "what?!"
"Yeah, you didn't know?" Thalia asked surprised.
Percy looked at her, "you knew?!"
Thalia and Annabeth chuckled as the daughter of wisdom spoke up, "everyone knew Percy."
"Who was it?!" Percy asked in surprise.
"Well there was Nina-"
"Nina?!" Percy asked in further surprise, "Nina has a crush on me?!"
"Had," Annabeth corrected, "I think it kind of went away ever since the Sea of Monsters quest. Then there was Bianca-"
"What?!"
"Yup, hero worship. But I think she is to shy to say anything. Then there is Nancy, the daughter of Apollo, and the other Nancy from your school."
Percy blushed when remembering the human Nancy back at Yancy academy, boy is she going to be pissed he she found out Percy was taken.
"And...ah, yeah, that's it."
"Holy shit," Percy said in surprise.
"Rethinking this?" Thalia asked with a smile. She might have mentioned it as a joke, but Percy could tell that she was worried.
Percy bent down and kissed her again. He moved back, "not even for a second." Thalia smiled back, this time it was genuine.
"Oh I think I'm going to be sick," Annabeth said as she fake barfed in the corner.
Percy and Thalia chuckled as Percy sat down in the chair next to Thalia. The three then began to talk into the night. Percy and Thalia told Annabeth about their mission and why Thalia was in the hospital bed in the first place.
Eventually Annabeth left them, with a final warning that they should try and hide their relationship for as long as possible to avoid a whole lot of drama. After all the last thing they wanted was for Zeus and Poseidon to get into a fight because Zeus 'accidentally' zapped Percy with a lightning bolt.
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