01.12.2022

"I'm sorry, you must have the wrong house, have a goo-,"

"Percy?" Harry asked, he still hadn't moved.

"No, I'm pretty sure he's in there," the voice pushed, I cleared my throat pathetically rooted to the spot,

"Molly," I called weakly, attracting her attention, "It's okay, let them in," Molly frowned but stepped aside.

And there in all her shining glory was my Wise Girl.

She smirked, "Well Seaweed Brain? I come all the way to London and this is the reaction I get?" I let out a laugh and sprinting towards her I picked her up, spinning her around before crashing my lips to hers. I knew there was a commotion behind us but I didn't care.

Finally, I pulled away, eyes studying her, "Y-you're here!" I say still shocked and she laughed,

"Merry Christmas Percy," Annabeth said pressing another kiss to my lips, my eyes lit up,

"Stay right there," I said running back to the couch and quickly digging through my bag to find her present.

"Merry Christmas Annabeth," I said returning, she accepted it but didn't open it, I pouted, and she rolled her eyes,

"Introductions first, presents later," she said and I rolled my eyes,

"Fine," I said turning towards the group and putting an arm around her waist, "Everyone this is my girlfriend Annabeth, Annabeth this is everyone,"

"Percy," she scolded and I rolled my eyes before doing a proper introduction,

"How did you get here?" Hermione asked and I frowned turning towards her,

"Yeah, how did you get here?" I repeated the question, but she just smiled,

"Someone has to keep this one in line," she laughed and my smile slipped as I looked towards her,

"So- this isn't a pleasure trip?" I asked and Annabeth nodded,

"'fraid not," she said and I sighed,

"Let me get my bag," I said crossing over to the couch again and then slinging it onto my back.

"What you're just leaving?" Harry asked me on the way back, and I paused looking at Annabeth,

"I'll be back before school starts," I said and she nodded, "it's a promise," I patted his shoulder and gestured around him, "Spend some time with your family, you'll be back at Hogwarts before you know it,"

"Alright," he muttered backing down I smiled and gave him a quick hug,

"Remember the tricks I taught you if it happens again," I said before pulling away and stepping back, I said my goodbyes quickly, and grabbing Annabeth's hand we stepped out.

"So, how's the family?" I asked looking around slightly,

"It's gotten bad Perc, the gods are getting antsy with you here, they snapped me here specifically to bring you back," I sighed and nodded,

"So, are they our ride back too, or am I expected to sail across the sea again?" I asked and she laughed, before pointing towards the rising sun I paled, "No." I said backing up, "No, no, no, you could not pay me enough," I said backing up,

"Percy it'll be fine," Annabeth coaxed,

"You say that until Zeus decides to shoot the sun out of the sky, the mortals would think the world was ending!" I complained but Annabeth rolled her eyes,

"I told you the gods want you back, Zeus wouldn't risk killing you at this point in time," she replied and I groaned but nodded, just as Apollo pulled up in his cherry-red Maserati.

"Heya cuz been a while" he beamed and I nodded, muttering a 'not long enough' and earning a sharp elbow to my ribs as I climbed in.

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