The House of Hades

they sailed farther from the coast, the sky darkened and more stars came out.
Percy studied the constellations—the ones Annabeth had taught him so many years ago.
“Bob says hello,” he told the stars.
The Argo II sailed into the night.

You’re not dying on me, Seaweed Brain,” Annabeth said. “Remember? Never separated again. And after we get home…”
“What?” Percy asked.
She kissed him. “Ask me again, once we defeat Gaea.”
He smiled, happy to have something to look forward to. “Whatever you say.”

You promised, Seaweed Brain. We would not get separated! Ever again!”
“You’re impossible!”
“Love you too!”