slight swearing (I think.)

sprained ankles and kisses

Annabeth had called Percy late at night because of a problem that occurred. Annabeth didn't want to call her dad who was working and she didn't want to call her step-mother. So, instead, she had called Percy at eight pm... on a school night.

Annabeth went night-jogging because she had been doing her homework all day and went to get some fresh air to clear her head and get away from her family. And maybe or not, accidentally tripped and twisted her ankle. So there she was, sitting on the sidewalk at the park nearby by her best friend's (and crush) house.

Her ankle felt like it was on fire, and maybe it was from the glaring sun. Maybe. Annabeth couldn't move her leg and felt entirely humiliated by the fact, she was sitting on the ground with her tank top and leggings, and looking like an idiot.

Annabeth was worrying that Percy had forgotten about her and how completely left her stranded. The sun was setting and Annabeth was getting anxious and closed her eyes for a couple of minutes, trying calming herself down. Annabeth took in the fresh air before exhaling it.

Annabeth could hear someone walking near her. Annabeth shook that thought, but that movement was coming toward her. Annabeth opened her eyes and looked up. She saw the troublemaker yet charming smile, the wild jet-black hair, the glinting sea-green eyes of Percy Jackson.

"Need any help? Wise girl?" Smirked Percy as he offered Annabeth a hand.

"Yes actually, my ankles hurt..." Annabeth said as the aching feeling of her ankle burst through her body.

The humor and sarcasm in his ocean eyes left, replaced with worried and concerned. Percy bent down and examined Annabeth's ankles before biting his lips.

"It must hurt badly?" Whispered Percy, as Annabeth moaned in pain.

"Yeah, I think I might strain it, ouch." Said Annabeth

"Wait, don't move." Said Percy as he picked Annabeth.

Annabeth widened at the sudden movement of Percy picking her up. It was weird, but it seems so right. She was in Percy's arms. Annabeth was now in bridal style in Percy's arms. Annabeth's arms were flailing around and without thinking, Annabeth wrapped her arms around Percy's neck. Percy blushed and carried her to his apartment.

"You're cute when you're worried," Annabeth whispered to Percy in the setting glow of the sun.

Percy chuckled and wiggled his eyebrows, "Annabeth Chase, You think I'm cute?"

Annabeth playfully slapped him in the chest before groaning from the shift in her position. Percy, who was slowly jogging to get Annabeth to his apartment complex faster, slowed down and apologized. 

"No, you're fine." Muttered Annabeth, "I'm kinda getting achy from this position though."

"Well don't worry, we're here." Percy said softly, "Do you think you can handle standing up, we need to walk up the stairs"

"What about the elevator?" Suggested Annabeth as she unwrapped herself from Percy

"It's been down for weeks, no one hasn't been able to repair it yet." Grumbled Percy, "I'm sorry-"

"It's alright," Annabeth said as Percy gently placed her down, "It's alright if I, uh, lean on to you?"

Percy nodded. Annabeth unclasped her arms around Percy's neck and the two entered the complex. There was barely anyone in the lobby beside the receptionist who didn't even look up as they walked in. Percy and Annabeth walked up the stairs well more like... Annabeth was limping up the stairs with the support of Percy, some people were staring at them. Annabeth would usually be glaring back at them but this time, she was in too much pain to complain.

They finally reach Percy's apartment, (curse on Sally for choosing such a high level of the apartment.) Percy gently put Annabeth down on the black and white couch and quickly went to the fridge to grab a packet of ice. Annabeth laid down on the couch as Percy placed the ice packet on the swelling ankle.

Annabeth whimpered from the contact of her swollen ankle and relaxed as the coldness of the ice spread out her leg.

"I think I actually strain it, no joke." Annabeth sighed as she examined her throbbing ankle.

"You should rest, Annabeth." Suggested Percy, "The ankle needs to heal."

"But we need to finish the project," Annabeth protested, "It's due tomorrow."

Annabeth and Percy were teamed up for a history project about Greek mythology and they had got Hera. Personally, Annabeth thinks that Hera is just overall a horrible and boring goddess and she wished that they had gotten Athena or Artemis.

"Don't worry about that, you should worry about your sprained ankle." Said Percy, as he covered Annabeth with a blanket.

Annabeth shoved the blanket off her and said, " The project...-"

"Chase," Said Percy sternly, "I promise you when you wake up tomorrow morning the project will be done."

"You promise?" Whispered Annabeth, as she lowers her head on the pillow that Percy gave her.

"I promise," Percy said softly, "If it isn't finished by tomorrow, I give you permission to drag me down the bottom of Hudson River."

Annabeth laughed and closed her eyes, "Goodnight, Seaweed Brain."

Though Annabeth had closed her eyes, she could feel Percy smiled and closed the lights.

"Goodnight, Wise girl."

Sally had woken Annabeth at noon before she left for work. Percy had not woken her up for school and decided it was best if she stayed home for the day. Percy had alerted Sally about Annabeth's stay and wrote Annabeth a rushed note before he left.

Dear Annabeth,

Please don't be mad at me for not waking you up for school but I thought better of it when I saw how peacefully you look and how much better your swollen ankle looks. And don't worry, I have finished the project and I presumed that you would like for me to ask your teachers for the homework. (Though, I don't know why you would want homework when you missed school already.)

Love, Percy

P.S. I hope you feel better and I left you some clothes :)

Annabeth's heart fluttered at the note that Percy had written for her. She rolled around and a thought popped in her, Why does this smell like Percy...! Annabeth jolted up and looked around her surroundings... her eyes widen at the location of where she had slept in Percy's bed. Annabeth fanatically jumped up, forgetting about her ankle. Annabeth whined at her mistaken movement and leaned against the wall. Annabeth didn't know why her being in Percy's bed caused such anxiety as she has been in Percy's bed multiple times. It's Annabeth's (romantic) feelings for Percy. Percy.

Annabeth ran a finger through her hair when her phone rang. Annabeth, who was maybe, just a little bit, was hoping that Percy was calling but instead it was her dad. Her dad was picking her up at one clock to go to the doctors' to check out her ankle. Annabeth was trying to reassure him that it was fine (Annabeth had hoped to see Percy when he came home) but her dad thought otherwise. After a few minutes of (fail) convincing, Annabeth finally agreed.

"Okay dad, I'll see you at one." Said Annabeth as she put her phone on speaker mode, "No it's not necessary, I can walk, okay, I love you."

Annabeth carefully hopped off Percy's bed and stretched her arms and legs. Annabeth didn't lie when she said that her ankle was better and she felt ten times better. Though Annabeth smelled from her jog yesterday and she didn't get to shower yesterday. Annabeth looked at the clothes that Percy had picked out for her; a blue hoodie and her leggings.

Annabeth grabbed them and took them to the bathroom. The shower took fifteen minutes leaving her about twenty minutes to spare before her dad picked her up. Annabeth tugged on the hoodie, (it smell like the ocean: Percy), and put on her leggings and left Percy's bedroom. Annabeth walks to the living room, where she could see her jacket from her late jog (that she so now regrets) lying on the couch. Annabeth sat on the couch watching On My block on Netflix when her phone started beeping. Annabeth took her phone out of her hoodie pocket and checked the messages, all from Percy. Annabeth smiled at the message Percy sent.

Seaweed Brain: Hey, u wake?

Wise Girl: Yep, I feel much better

Seaweed Brain: Good :)

Wise Girl: How is Math class?

Seaweed Brain: Good, though it would be great if you were here ;)

Wise Girl: lol, how was the presentation?

Seaweed Brain: We got 10/10 on it :))

Wise Girl: Thank Athena, We have spent all night doing it

Seaweed Brain: I can't wait for actual sleep, I'm so done with history

Wise Girl: hm lol,  I'm getting some cookies, blue cookies ;)

Seaweed Brain: Annabeth!

Wise Girl: Just kidding, besides I need to get ready for the doctor

Seaweed Brain: Doctor? Are you okay?

Wise Girl: Yeah, but my dad making me go to be sure

Seaweed Brain: Oh okay, what time?

Wise Girl: Now, my dad is here to pick me up

Seaweed Brain: Alright, can you make sure to lock the doors

Wise Girl: I did :)

Annabeth grabbed her jacket and put it on before locking the doors. Annabeth walked down the stairs happily and in the lobby, her dad was waiting for her. Annabeth hugged her dad and they both left the complex. Annabeth was in her dad's car texting Percy.

Wise Girl: Isn't it six-period right now?

Seaweed Brain: Yeah, currently in science. I'm so bored

Wise Girl: Ugh, I want to be school right now

Seaweed Brain: You know, anyone is missing school wouldn't be thinking about classes right now

Wise Girl: Speaking of, have you got my math homework from Mr.D?

Seaweed Brain: No...

Wise Girl: Why?

Seaweed Brain: Look, Mr.D is scary but I will get it for you if you like.

Wise Girl: Aw, it's fine then

Seaweed Brain: You there yet?

Wise Girl: Almost. Percy??

Seaweed Brain: Yes?

Wise Girl: Aren't you in class right now?

Seaweed Brain: Uh, yes

Wise Girl is texting...

Wise Girl: Percy!! Get your ass off the phone and focus on the lesson

Seaweed Brain: Why? When I focused better talking to you ;)

Annabeth chuckled and could feel blushed from Percy's flirtatious yet not very flirtatious text. Annabeth looked up from her phone to look at the moving surrounding and glanced at her dad who was singing the song track of Roman Holiday. Annabeth smiled before looking down at her phone that rings a loud beep!

Seaweed Brain: Annabeth?

Wise Girl: Yeah? Sorry! got distracted

Seaweed Brain: it's okay

Seaweed Brain: Shoot, I need to go

Seaweed Brain: I love you bye

I love you. Annabeth bit her lips as her dad told her that they were here. Annabeth nodded and put her phone in "her" hoodie pocket. Annabeth's heart was racing from what Percy had texted. I love you. What if it's like a matey I love you instead? Annabeth really needs to sort out her life problems.

Annabeth hopped off the car like she didn't have a supposed sprained ankle but as she jumped, her ankle felt like it was on fire. Annabeth silently cursed before smiling through her pain.

"You okay, Darling?" Asked Fredrick who looked concerned, "You don't look good."

"'I'm okay," Annabeth tried to say without trying to imply that she was in pain

Frederick nodded but didn't look convinced. They both entered the hospital and waited for their turn. Annabeth was looking through Pinterest when the nurse called out her name, Annabeth shoved her phone into her jacket pocket and got up to follow the nurse, her dad followed behind her.

In the doctor's office, the doctor, Doctor Apollo, checked her ankle and told her it was sprained. Annabeth fought back her groan, she didn't want to be on crutches for the next two weeks.

"Don't worry, it's only going to be for a short amount of time." Reassured Dr. Apollo as he patched Annabeth's ankle up.

"Oh, also, can we have a doctor note for her gym class?" Asked Fredrick

"Yeah, of course" Replied Dr.Apollo, "Now Annabeth, while on crutches, you can't run or do anything related to sports, you must rest and let your ankle heal."

Annabeth nodded, before getting on her crutches. Annabeth stood up and slowly but surely got walking.

After a couple of minutes of getting used to the crutches and listening to her dad talked out his concern and Dr.Apollo reassured him that everything will be fine. Annabeth was getting discharged and was able to leave the doctor's office.

Annabeth walked out of the hospital to the sun shining on her, Annabeth took in the fresh air and looked behind to see her dad.

"'Hey Dad? Can we go to school?" Asked Annabeth

"Why? To get your homework?" Replied Fredrick as he jiggled the car keys

Annabeth nodded, but she knew that real reason was to see Percy and that sarcastic troublemaker smile.

Fredrick nodded and said, "Okay kiddo school ends in an hour, let's get something to eat in while time."

"Okay, how about Panda Express?" Suggested Annabeth

"Yes! C'mon, get in the car" Said Fredrick excitedly, "I haven't had Panda Express since November, or was it September?."

Annabeth chuckled and put her hands in her jacket pocket where she found her headphones. She plugs her headphones and listens to her Spotify playlist on her phone.

They arrived at Panda Express and ordered some Chinese food and ate by the window. They were discussed about Fredrick's newest models of Warcraft ships. Annabeth was so impressed with her dad's brilliant mind, no wonder why her mom, who apparently, (Annabeth never met her) had a strategic mind, had fallen for him. Annabeth never talked about her mom, her biological mom, because it was always a sore subject for her dad. But Annabeth knew that she was wise, quick-witted, and disciplined and that Annabeth had inherited her traits too.

Fredrick had finished eating and was ready for Annabeth to finish. Annabeth scarfed down her last bit of Chinese food and threw away the box. Annabeth dusted off the crumbs and got up and walked out of the restaurant with her dad.

Annabeth stopped walking and pulled up her hoodie to cover the sunlight that was blinding her. Annabeth sighed at the fact of how difficult it was going to be. Annabeth and Fredrick made it to the car and it was two in the afternoon, fifteen minutes from school ending.

Annabeth clicked through her phone. She scrolled through Instagram and Twitter, looking at her classmates' pictures. Annabeth clicked out of it and clicked on the messages. Annabeth smiled at the icon and his name on her phone.

Wise Girl: Hey Perc, I'm going to school to pick up my stuff

Seaweed Brain: Oh, I'm was planning to drop it off by your house

Wise Girl: No, it's fine :)

Seaweed Brain: Can't wait to see you. The school has been boring without you

Wise Girl: Lol, I doubt that. You cause trouble without meaning to

Seaweed Brain: What can I say? I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me

Wise Girl: It's that from a quote from a book or something?

Seaweed Brain: Maybe? I don't know, I don't read books

Wise Girl: You do read books, you know with me?

Seaweed Brain: Yeah, but I only read books with you

Annabeth smiled sheepishly at her phone screen. And looked up to see her dad pulling into the school's parking lots.

Wise Girl: We're here, and also I'm on crutches

Seaweed Brain: :( so it was sprained?

Wise Girl: It didn't even hurt this morning, eh, whatever

Seaweed Brain: Aw, feel better. Thank god, the class is almost over :)

Wise Girl: You got my stuff?

Seaweed Brain: Almost, but I just need Mr. D's

Wise Girl: I'll just get it-I wanna see you!

Seaweed Brain: Sorry :(

Wise Girl: It's fine, don't worry

Wise Girl: Alrighty, I'm going out of the car

Seaweed Brain: Meet me by the front?

Wise Girl: Yeah, sure

Seaweed Brain: Cya

Annabeth told her dad she would be back and left the car. She walked towards her school and stood outside the school. She saw a couple of her friends sitting out on the lawn, Piper, and Jason.

"Annabeth!" Shrieked Piper as she saw Annabeth's circumstances and ran over to her

"Hey Piper," Said Annabeth as she smiled sheepishly at her

"You okay? Percy told us all about it/" Said Piper, concern in her voice

"I promise I'm fine, Pips," Said Annabeth

"Hey Annabeth, you good?" Said Jason as he ran over to where Annabeth and Piper were standing

"'Are you here to collect your schoolwork?" Asked Piper as she fidgeted her bracelet, "I bet you know that Percy has it."

"Yeah, I know." Said Annabeth as she shielding her eyes from the sun

"Hey ladies," Said a voice behind them, " And gentlemen."

"Leo," Said Piper and Annabeth at the same time, and simpered at each other

"Hey- Annabeth, you okay? You look like you're burning and it's usually me who is burning and sweating."

"Um-"

"It's not even hot, it's warm." Said Jason, his eyebrows furrowed together, "the wind is helping cool down with temperature."

"Okay, weather boy." Chuckled Leo who received a slap on the shoulder from Piper

Annabeth laughed, "Actually, I think I know why I'm burning and sweating?"

"You're wearing a jacket and hoodie in sixty-six degrees weather, I wondered why you're burning up." Said Piper as she rolled her eyes

Annabeth chuckled, "Can, uh, someone help me?"

"Ah, of course." Said her friends at the same time, (kinda) forgetting she was on crutches

"Let's move to the bench," Suggested Jason, the others nodded in unison

As they were moving to the bench nearby, the bell rang signaling that school was over. While they walked they saw many friends of theirs, Reyna, Nico, Will, etc. Some of their friends, Hazel and Frank, joined them as they got to the bench.

"Hey, have you seen Percy?" Asked Annabeth as she realized Percy was the only one missing from their groups

Hazel brushed her hair behind her ears and blushed, "I saw him talking to Mr.D."

Annabeth's gaze softly and she shook her head, "Aw, he shouldn't have."

"Honestly Annabeth, I think the boy has fallen head over heels for you and you too." Said Piper, a matter of factly.

"Piper, you aren't going to stop your matchmaking with Percy and Annabeth?" Said Leo

"That's my job, Leo," Said Piper as she playfully shoved Leo, "Besides look!"

Piper had pointed to her back of her hoodie, curious, everyone looked at where Piper pointed. No one gasped or looked surprised, instead, they all smiled at each other like they knew it would happen soon.

"What is it?" Asked Annabeth, as she tried to look behind her back

"You wearing Percy's hoodie," Said Piper, "It says Jackson, with eighteen"

Annabeth blushed, "I know, that I'm wearing his hoodie"

"Hey guys, sorry for being late," Said a voice that Annabeth had been in love with, "I had to get something from Mr.D."

Percy jumped over the bench and sat next to Annabeth, warily of her crutches.

Everyone looked at Percy and looked at each other, they looked like they were silently communicating about something. Annabeth looked weirdly at all friends and back at Percy.

"Here, this is all your papers but they aren't due till tomorrow." Said Percy as he wrapped his arms around Annabeth.

Annabeth hoped she wasn't blushing because this was making her blush. Annabeth gratefully accepted the papers and asked everyone how their day went.

Leo took out a note with lunch detentions on it and said, "Bad, tomorrow I have lunch detention though I don't know why even I got it."

Everyone laughed and talked about their day.

"Hey, does everyone want to go back to my house and watch a movie?" Percy asked.

Hazel coughed and said, "I'm sorry but I need to get going to my horse training."

"Oh okay-" Said Frank before getting elbowed by Hazel, "Oh-oh, my grandma wants me home to help her with, um, dinner, yes! dinner."

"Oh-alright?" Said Annabeth skeptically at Frank, even Percy looked confused.

Piper facepalm and quickly put her hands before her back before saying, "Jason and I are going on a date."

Jason smiled sheepishly, "Yep, we're going to the beach."

Piper, Jason, Hazel, and Frank looked at Leo, and Piper who was nearest to him nudged him. Leo's eyes widened and looked back at Annabeth and Percy. Leo coughed and stood straight up.

"Speaking of going somewhere, I promise my mom to help with the machine shop, it is quite busy there." Said Leo

"Well, look like all of us have plans," Said Hazel sheepishly, "Sorry Percy, but you can hang out with Annabeth!"

Percy nodded like he understood and said, "It's fine besides I got something for me and Annabeth to do.

"Okay then! Bye!" Said Piper, "Let's go everybody!"

Everyone said their goodbyes and left. Annabeth swears that before Piper left, she had winked at her.

"So," Said Percy as he looked at her, "Can I take you to somewhere where I think you would like it?"

"Of course, but with my broken leg..." Trailed off Annabeth

"Oh, um, yeah-uh, sometimes soon?" Said Percy, you could hear the disappointment in his voice.

Annabeth felt so bad, she could feel her heartbreak. Annabeth reached out and hugged Percy, inhaling his beach-like scent. Beep! Ringed her phone and that's where Annabeth realized that Percy and she could still go to wherever he went to go.

"Wait, I have an idea," Said Annabeth as she texted her dad if he could take them.

Annabeth squealed in excitement when her dad replied, with a yes. Annabeth told Percy and his sea-green eyes glinted with happiness and joy that Annabeth almost kissed him. But she didn't.

Her dad pulled up in the car nearby them and Percy and Annabeth gathered their stuff and walked over there. Percy had requested for them to be dropped off close by but not to close by and her dad did so. Her dad told them he would pick them up by six and for them not to do anything... Annabeth and Percy blushed hard as they closed the door.

Percy then covered her eyes, to which Annabeth groaned but Percy told her it was the best. Percy led her through a crowd then uncovered his hand, to her surprise, it was a museum full of replicas of ancient architecture of Greeks and Roman.

Annabeth was happy and grateful for Percy that she wanted to kiss him.

And she did.

author's note: hii! this is one of my earlier percabeth one-shots but just a bit edited!! :) While I was rereading this one-shot, I was squealing from the amount of fluff that I put in this and I must admit this is probably one of my best one-shot ever!!!  This is reposted from my tumblr (@/percabethau) and yeah, that's all! Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy it!