contest entry for RETRO-INDIGO, soph !!

song of inspiration : sad song by we the kings ft. elena coats

i chose this song bc i feel like everyone recognizes it, so it can be brought to mind when reading.

i didn't think i'd be able to get this in on time, so it's vv short. also, i'm playing it safe with percabeth XD

anyways, enjoy !

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you and i
we're like fireworks and symphonies exploding in the sky
with you, i'm alive
like all the missing pieces of my heart
they finally collide

“Can I have a hug?”

Percy looked down at his girlfriend, a smile tugging at his lips. He was tempted to shoot back a “can you?” or even ask why she wanted one in the first place.

But the small pout Annabeth was giving him left no room for questions, and he nodded, opening his arms for her. She didn't let a second pass before melting into his embrace, snuggling into his chest.

Percy unconsciously smiled, the action coming naturally for his girl. He could smell her shampoo from the close proximity of her blonde ringlets, feel the soft beat of her heart against him.

Ultimately, it was a familiar feeling. He never wanted to let go of the miracle wrapped in his arms, his home.

so stop time right here in the moonlight
'cause i don't ever wanna close my eyes

When she pulled away, he didn't ask why she'd needed the physical support, as random as it was. He didn't end the moment, either.

No. Percy simply looked at her. He studied every curve of her face, every grey fleck in her gorgeous eyes. Every twist and turn her sporadic hair made, all the way down to the light rosy shade of her soft lips. The hardened lines that came from years of hardship and battle, the faded sun spots scattered along her round nose.

without you, i feel broke
like i'm half of a whole
without you, i've got no hand to hold
without you, i feel torn
like a sail in a storm

His moments with her were the ones he cherished the most. He could recall almost every word she'd said to him, unknowingly holding them close and locking them in his heart.

You promised, Seaweed brain. We would not get separated! Ever again!

Some hurt. Others?

You drool when you sleep.

They were his most precious possessions.

with you, i fall
it's like i'm leaving all my past and silhouettes up on the wall
with you, i'm a beautiful mess
it's like we're standing hand and hand with all our fears up on the edge

“What?” Annabeth pursed her lips and tilted her head to the side stubbornly.

you're the perfect melody
the only harmony i wanna hear
you're my favourite part of me
with you standing next to me
i've got nothing to fear

Percy lifted her chin gently and met her lips with his. His thumb stroked her cheek as if it were a lone, delicate petal on the last flower in the world.

without you, i feel broke
like i'm half of a whole
without you, i've got no hand to hold
without you, i feel torn
like a sail in a storm

“I'm so glad things worked out,” he mumbled randomly.

Annabeth, her eyes still distant from the kiss, hummed in agreement. “Me too. Seaweed Brain.”

Percy smiled and pulled her back into his arms, breathing in a slow, large lungful of air.

You didn’t believe I was dead?

I’m not leaving you!

I’m glad you’re not a guinea pig.

Be careful, Seaweed Brain.

I am never, ever, going to make things easy for you, Seaweed Brain. Get used to it.

Yeah. He was nothing without his Wise Girl.

Without you, I'm just a sad song.

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