(Disclaimer: I do not own PJO.)
Love is so Confusing
Annabeth's POV
It was a Saturday morning, with a nice breeze, the birds chirpin', and the chickens crowing. I woke up groggily. But I knew today was going to be the best day ever in my entire life! At least I won't be able to do that much chores.
"Annabeth! Wake up honey! I need you to feed the chickens, collect their eggs, and pick some fruits and vegetables!"My mother called from downstairs.
"Okay, okay Mom. I'm comin'. Jeez, hold your horses." I told her.
Yeah, my life as a farmer wasn't that easy. Anyway, my name is Annabeth Chase, I'm 18 years old now, and I live my life as a farmer in California in a big farm house.
I loved to read books a lot, and learn a lot of architecture. I was homeschooled by my mom all the way, and you could say that I was pretty much a smartass. It was summer, so it was the Summer Farm Festival in our hometown. And guess what? I was going with my friend Luke! Luke was our neighbor, and helped us with the tractor sometimes when it wasn't working. I secretly developed crush on him since we met when I was seven. We've grown together as best friends.
I lazily got out from bed, and went to my closet for clothes. I decided to wear casual. I chose a flannel shirt, and wore a denim overall. I wore my best boots. I curled my hair little than usual, and set it out in a ponytail. I decided to put on a little make-up, which I never do, maybe to impress Luke a little bit.
"Good morning, mother." I said while coming down stairs.
"Good morning, honey." My mom said. As soon as she saw me, her eyes narrowed at my face. "Honey, did you put on makeup?"
"Mom. It's for the festival...remember?"
"Honey, that's only going last for two hours."
"But I'm going with Luke! I...I...I mean I'm going to...to...sing! Yep! I'm going to sing a song!" I lied.
"You are? I didn't know they started letting girls sing."
"Well, now they do. Kay, bye!" I quickly grabbed a waffle for breakfast, and started out the door. I took a bite of the waffle, and quickly ate the rest.
'Sing a song?', I thought. 'Holy Zeus, what did I get myself into?'. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you. I have an obsession with Greek mythology. Don't judge me...But what's really funny, is that my mom is named after the goddess of wisdom, Athena. Maybe that's where I get my smartness.
I went into the barn house, and pulled out the sack of chicken feed.
I called out the chickens and poured the sack in a line across the barn house. Soon, the room was filled with noise. As they ate, I quickly grabbed the eggs from their nests, and ran back to the house. I put the two dozens of eggs in a large bowl and sticked in the fridge. I grabbed a basket and went back outside to the fields. 'Okay, just picking strawberries, cherries, grapes, peaches, raspberries, corn, and tomatoes.'
"Hey Annabeth."
I turned around to see Luke. I smiled way too big.
"Um...hey Luke!" I replied.
"Whatcha doin'?"
"Oh...just..um..picking some fruit and vegetables."
"Can I help?" he smiled, and my heart melted. 'Wow...he is so hot...'
I thought.
"Sure!"
During that afternoon, I had so much fun. We both laughed, I tripped on a rock, and I ALMOST kissed him!
"I can't wait for tonight." Luke said.
"Me, too!" I shouted. After picking the fruits and vegetables, we parted ways. I went back into my house, and settled down the basket in the counter. I checked the clock. 5:26. The festival starts at 7:00. So I have 1 hour and 34 minutes. I decided to rest for awhile, and maybe practice of how I would talk to my date. I couldn't wait till' tonight.