Hullo, all my fans! I know, I haven't written in a long time! XD I apologize. I've been writing things more important than fanfiction, things that could get me rich! XD But, I'll tell you as sooooooon as everything is published, so don't take me off of your author alert list! Especially if you want to read books by me.
Now, as I promised the story of Poseidon and Sally Jackson. And can someone tell me…are Poseidon's eyes sea green or blue? I've gone blank…O--o
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"Excuse me," I patted the boy's shoulders. His sparkling blue eyes stared at me in wonder, but it looked like he was glowing. I blushed, and almost faltered, but kept my gaze steady. "I don't know if you see that thing in front of you…I mean, I do, but…oh…you think I'm crazy, don't you?"
"What thing?" he asked.
"The…erm…lobster/crab/human/shell thing…" I wrinkled my nose.
The boy laughed. I shrank back. "Well, sorry, about that. I'm a tad"-
"I do see it!" he smiled. "In fact, I command it!"
I stared at him.
"What's your name? This is the first time a mortal has ever really seen something of mine," the boy grinned.
Mortal? What the heck? Then what was he?
"Sally!" my mom yelled. "Let's go!"
I cringed.
"Sally," the boy let my name roll over in his tongue. "Nice…very classic,"
"Thanks…erm…I'll see you around I suppose," I was about to draw my hair back from my face, but he reached out and did it for me.
"Believe me," his grin reached his ears. "You will,"
To say that my heart stopped in my throat would be an understatement.
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Five years later…
"No sir, we don't have any of that kind of linen," I smiled facedly, suppressing my anger.
Two obese people stood in front of me, pigging out on French fries as they pointed to various pieces of cloth. I frankly had no patience for people who wanted a place to finish their fries.
"Oh…well…hmmm…" his wife (or sister) opened her mouth a little, in pretend though. She started to drool. I almost made a face and went a little to the left of my counter.
Head resting on hands, I said, "Tell me if you find something you like,"
The nodded their pudgy little heads.
"Bored out of your mind?" a cool voice said. I glanced up and backed away a little.
A man in khaki shorts and a Hawaiian shirt smiled at me. Many people passed by him, and I was sure two thoughts were running through their heads:
What planet is he from? HOT-BOD- iputer?
And…
How on earth can you possibly where Hawaiian attire in the frost of winter?
In spite of that, I found myself smiling at him.
"Just a little," I replied, feeling a glow to my cheeks.
"Just a little or just a lot?" he winked.
I chuckled but was brought out of my bliss as the French-fry-eating-pudding- couple started hollering for me.
"Just a moment," I rolled my eyes and put on the fake smile again. "Yessss?"
"We want the red shirt," the woman said.
"Take in or take out?" I mumbled under my breath.
"Excuse me?" the man asked.
"Nothing!" I said innocently.
Somehow, the man heard me. He laughed, blue eyes twinkling.
I wrapped the purchase, got the money, said "have a nice day!" to flakey, and turned back to the very cute gentleman at my left.
"So…you want to get a latte or something?" he wrinkled his nose.
"Um…" I pursed my lips. "I don't think I can,"
Listen, girls, no matter how cute the guy, if you haven't met him, you don't go with him. Simple. Easy. Done. It was my rule.
Suddenly, a horse with outstretched wings hit the man's back with his mane. I stared in shock.
"Easy, easy!" he told it.
"That's a…that's a…"-
"Pegasus." He smiled. "I know you can see it,"
I swallowed. Who exactly was he?
"I also know you, Sally Jackson," he said.
I backed away slowly. "Who are you? And how do you know my name?"
"Well…" he put his hands in his pockets. "Long story…but remember that one day at the local burger place? You saw one of my creatures? You talked to this boy…blue eyes…?"
"No way!" I covered my mouth. "That was YOU?"
"Yeah," he smirked, as if pleased.
I took deep breaths and checked my watch.
Remember my rule that I just recited? Well, look at that! I do know this guy! I suppose that means I can go out with him. Cool. The rule has been followed.
"My shift ends in about ten minutes," I said. "Can you wait that long?"
"Sure…I'll even buy something from you," he winked, and laughed once my blush reached my roots.
"Of course, sir," I chuckled. "What would you like?"
"Well, Madam Sally," he frowned dramatically. "I would like a latte right now, but I suppose I'll wait and purchase that amazing shirt right next to you,"
I looked and turned away again, smirking. "Very funny,"
He shrugged. The shirt read "I love men," except the "n" was crossed out with a huge red X.
Read it then. (Write it on a paper if you must!)
"Oh my…" he frowned. "I'm so rude! We haven't done introductions!"
"That's right!" I nodded. "I'm Sally Jackson…but you already knew that,"
He smiled, eyes twinkling. "I'm Poseidon,"
"Like the Greek sea god?" I asked brightly.
"Not…well…" he laughed after a few moments. "Yeah. Very much like him,"
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book Four, the Battle of Labyrinth
Yes, it came out.