The Swap

Chapter 25: Million To One

Annabeth POV

"So, where is Percy taking you on your first date?" Piper asked. 

We were hanging out at my house. She was just watching me get ready for my date tonight. It was Thursday night, but we didn't have school tomorrow. 

Percy would be leaving for Regionals tomorrow, and he'd be gone for the next three days.

We've been together for weeks now, yet this would be our first official date. Percy had been so busy with swimming, and I had a lot of exams and SAT studying to do. Good grades were the foundation to getting into good music schools such as Julliard. 

"He said that we'd be going to the movies. That's why I'm dressing casually," I replied as I finished my light makeup. In general, I barely wore any makeup.

"Hold on, it's your first date, and you're seeing a movie," Piper said in disbelief.

Yeah, I thought it seemed boring too. However, I didn't care about material things. I just wanted to spend time with Percy. Although, a little more effort would've been nice. 

"That's what Percy said," I responded. 

Piper simply sighed before going back to her phone. Percy would arrive any time now, and I was excited about our date. 

Hopefully, the movie wouldn't be too bad or boring. I've never been too impressed by going to the movies as a first date. It always seemed too easy and too cliche. 

Finally, the bell rang.

Piper smirked as she ushered me downstairs. She was at my house, but she'd leave after I did as to not intrude on me and Percy. 

Percy was wearing jeans and a green polo shirt. His hair was combed today, and it made him look even more handsome. He was holding some flowers as he waited for me. 

"Hey, Wise Girl," Percy smiled.

He leaned forward and gave me a soft, yet passionate kiss. I accepted both the kiss and the flowers gladly. The flowers were definitely hand-picked and hand-tied with a cotton string. It was quite romantic.

"You look beautiful," Percy said softly. 

"I look fairly normal, Seaweed Brain. If I'm being honest, you combing your hair makes you look more different than me right now," I commented. 

"Well, you always look beautiful," he replied. 

While we were beyond the point of blushing in front of each other, I certainly felt the fireworks in my stomach at his comments. 

The night was cool and peaceful. The streets were empty, which made for a comfortable drive. However, Percy drove past the turn to the local Cinemark. 

"Seaweed Brain, we passed the movie theater," I said in confusion. 

"I know, Wise Girl. Did you think that I was so boring that I'd take you to the movie theater for our first day? Like, come on."

I smiled as I looked at Percy. He was a special one, and he treated me like I was the most important person in the world. As such, there was no way that he'd just take me to a movie, especially for our first date. 

Technically, Percy didn't lie to me. We were watching a movie but not at the theater. Instead, Percy walked me towards a self-made picnic spot in the park. A projector and screen was set up

A picnic basket was on the sheet laid in the grass. A night full of stars was shining down on us under the moonlight. 

It was so beautiful and romantic.