• Annabeth stood on Half-Blood hill watching the fireworks go off. Heracles was wrestling the Nemean Lion. Two huntresses ran across the sky their bows stretched. A tribute to all Hunters lost in the War. A trident light up the air, for Percy.
    “Beautiful.” A familiar voice whispered in her ear.
    “I’ve never really cared for fireworks. Scared the Hades out of me when I was little, Percy.” Annabeth replied.
    “I wasn’t talking about that, I was talking about you” Percy said.
    Percy leaned down and as their lips met in a passionate kiss a red firework heart exploded behind them.

    ALTERNATE

    Annabeth sat on a checkered picnic blanket next to Percy. Camp Half-Blood’s fireworks were exploding in the night sky. Percy had an arm around her.
    “Amazing, but not as amazing as you.” Percy whispered.
    “Peerrrrccyyyy….” Annabeth said.
    Percy silenced her with a kiss. “I love you, Annabeth.”
    “Mm. Love you, too.” Annabeth mumbled.
    “Watch.”
    A fire had exploded in the words ‘Will you marry me, Annabeth?’
    “Percy?...Yes! YES!!!” Annabeth screamed.
    Percy leaned down and captured her lips in a long, passionate kiss. A red Cupid heart exploded behind them.