Recorded Dreams (A Percabeth AU)

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Percy's POV-
(This one's kinda long, but it has Estelle content so...)

I couldn't help but laugh as Annabeth came out of Estelle's room. She had bright pink cheeks and lots of purple eyeshadow put on.

"What's so funny Percy?" Annabeth asked.

"That's a lot of blush," I teased, tapping her cheek.

"Doesn't she look like a princess?" Estelle asked, cheerfully leaving her room.

"Of course she does. You did a great job Estelle," I told her.

"And she already has her princess outfit on!" Estelle squealed pointing to Annabeth's pink jean skirt and black sweater.

"Yes, I do, I think you still need to get yours on though," Annabeth told her. Estelle smiled happily.

"Dinner first," my mom said, hearing us talk. "Then you can play princesses if Annabeth wants to. Percy, do you have homework to do?"

"It's Friday, I can do it tomorrow," I replied.

"Okay sweetie, make sure to get it done." I nodded.

We sat down at the table in the same spots as yesterday.

"So how have you been, Annabeth?" Paul asked.

"Good," Annabeth lied. I knew she was lying from her story. I wish there was something I could do to help her. "How are you?"

"I've been great–"

"Do you have any new songs coming out soon?" Estelle asked.

"Umm... yeah, a couple. An album will be out in a few months."

"Can I hear the songs?" Estelle asked.

"You're gonna have to wait, like all of my other fans." Annabeth smiled.

"But Percy gets to hear the songs," Estelle complained showing the puppy dog eyes I taught her. Annabeth looked about ready to break, unable to say no to the cuteness. I couldn't blame her.

"Actually, I haven't heard any of them yet," I cut in. Annabeth looked at me and smiled in relief.

"They're still in the writing stage," Annabeth added.

"Estelle, eat your lasagna. You'll get to hear the music soon," Sally chided.

" 'Kay!" Estelle shoved a piece of lasagna in her mouth and smiled innocently at my mom. We all chuckled. Estelle went to talk again, so my mom reminded her to swallow food first.

"Mom, don't you think Annabeth's makeup is amazing? I did it myself!" Estelle squealed as soon she swallowed.

"I think it looks beautiful sweetie," mom complimented.

"It was a lot easier than doing Percy's, Percy made it very difficult," Estelle sighed.

"I'm sorry my face isn't the most princess-y, Estelle," I apologized.

"As you should be. I mean, how dare you Percy, not looking like a Princess." Annabeth gave a look of fake disappointment and shook her head in disbelief. Estelle giggled and I couldn't help but smile, out of the corner of my eye I saw Annabeth smiling too.

"I'm not even gonna try to join this conversation," Paul said and cut a little piece out of his lasagna and scooped it into his mouth.

"Thank you Paul, for not bullying me," I joked. He nodded.

"Oh, don't be such a baby, Seaweed Brain," Annabeth said ruffling my hair. I may have blushed just a little bit. "By the way, this is amazing lasagna."