Him or her? (A Pipabeth story)

Chapter Nineteen

Piper's POV

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DISCLAIMER: ALL CHARACTERS AND PLACES BELONG TO RICK RIORDAN. STORY BELONGS TO ME

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"All right, time to pack up now!"

A chorus of groans of disappointment could be heard all throughout the crowd of Campers. Piper yawned, noticing a few others doing the same as the movie was turned off and Leo started directing his cabin mates to help pack up the movie equipment. They had probably watched about four movies, each done by vote from everyone (not that there were many choices of movies found) which took even more time. Piper was at least lucky that when her cabin mates tried to get everyone to watch a movie starring Piper's dad (they were completely obsessed with his movies, it was kind of frustrating), it was voted down.

"Hey Pipes, you look like you need to sleep asap," Annabeth spoke, startling Piper.

"Huh? Oh yeah, probably. I can't believe I just watched four movies in a row and I'm not already asleep."

Annabeth chuckled and stood up, reaching her hand to also help Piper up.

"Thanks," Piper said, smiling. She was about to reach down to pick up the blanket when she realised something. "Oh hey, didn't you want to talk to Percy and I again?"

Annabeth raised her eyebrow. "You really want to do that now? At this rate, you're highly likely to fall asleep in the middle of any conversation. You're half asleep now. Plus, Percy won't be any better."

"True." Piper yawned again. "How aren't you almost asleep right now?"

"It's not late enough for me to feel overly sleepy. I'm used to staying up longer to make plans for Olympus and Camp—"

"Which," Piper added, "Probably isn't good for your sleep schedule."

Rolling her eyes Annabeth continued. "PLUS, my problem is normally with the morning. I'm not a morning person, regardless of the fact I often have to get up early."

"Ah, not a morning person. Got it." Piper watched as Annabeth bundled up the blanket they had used to stay warm. As she was watching she felt her eyes growing heavy and harder to stay open. She yawned, stumbling a little and she teetered on the edge of sleep and being awake.

"Hey, careful there," Annabeth spoke, putting the hand that wasn't holding the blanket on Piper's shoulder. "You should really go get some sleep now."

Piper sighed. "Sure, sure, I'll go get some sleep now. Though I'd honestly rather if you came as well."

Annabeth ducked her head and blushed. "Yeah... unfortunately I have a couple plans to go over again to show Chiron at some point tomorrow."

"Ah, okay. Try not to stay up too late. It really can't be that good for you to stay up late a lot."

"It probably isn't," Annabeth said, shrugging her shoulders, "but whatever. I guess goodnight then?"

Piper looked around and noticed most other people leaving for their cabins or getting ready to leave. "Yep, goodnight..." She hesitated for a second, mentally counting how many people would see if she kissed Annabeth, before giving up and leaning forwards to quickly kiss Annabeth.

"Love you!" Turning around, she started walking away before feeling her arm get pulled back. Annabeth smirked at her.

"You didn't wait for me to say 'Love you' back. And you didn't let me kiss you back so..." Annabeth pulled Piper closer, wrapping her arms around her neck and cradling her head gently. Piper's breath hitched in her throat before Annabeth leaned forwards and embraced her in a slow kiss. Piper wrapped her arms around Annabeth's body, pulling their bodies even closer. Annabeth lingered for a few seconds before pulling away with a smile on her face. "Love you too. Now go get some sleep!"