Thalia x Apollo: Something about the Sunshine (Sterling Knight and Anna Margaret)

(Sterling)

Wake up to the blue sky
Grab your shades
And let's go for a ride
Breakfast by the ocean
We'll do lunch at Sunset & Vine

Waking up to the smirking face of Apollo wasn't really the thing Thalia wanted to happen on her one day off.

"Come on Thals! We're going for a ride," he said happily.

"Apollo, with all due respect – go away," she snapped back.

"Sorry Thals-"

"Don't call me that!"

"But it was Artemis's orders." Apollo continued.

"I'm pretty sure Artemis wouldn't say that," Thalia groaned anyway. "Especially with you."

"Okay, so maybe I improvised there," Apollo said, "but look! It's a beautiful day, and why not spend it with a beautiful girl?"

"Apollo, if I come, will you leave me alone afterwards?" Thalia asked.

Apollo thought about it. "Fine."

Thalia groaned but sat up. Apollo smirked and walked into the woods so Thalia could change. She put on dark skinny jeans, and a white T-shirt that said, Free Your Spirit.

She pulled out her dark purple sunglasses and put them on her head after she had tied her hair up in a high pony-tail. She wasn't sure why she was dressing-up, but it felt good to go and do something fun.

She walked out of her tent, and Apollo had parked his sun chariot – now in the form of a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 – and was awaiting Thalia.

"Nice car," she praised.

"Thanks. You look beautiful by the way. Now, you look like you need breakfast. Since we're in California, we can go to this little place I know." Apollo suggested.

"What place?"

"It's by the ocean," Thalia shot him a withering look; "It's called Sunset & Vine. It's beautiful, really."

(Both)

Every day's a dreaming California
Every night the stars come out to play
Wish that I could always feel this way

"Okay," Thalia admitted, "This place is really good. But, I don't really like California."

"Why not?" Apollo asked.

"I don't know . . . I guess it just reminds me of when I was little, with my mum." Thalia said.

"Oh." Apollo replied stupidly. "But, let's go and have fun now! I don't really come here often, but this is a really beautiful place. It's like a dream! Come on, cheer up! Tonight, if it will make you feel better, we can do something you want to do."

"Well . . . can we watch the stars come out? It would be nice to do . . ."

Apollo grinned. "Sounds like a plan."

Thalia didn't want to admit it, but she was having a lot more fun that she had intended. She wasn't sure if that was good thing or a bad thing.

(Both)

There's something about the sunshine, baby
I'm seeing you in a whole new light
Out of this world for the first time, baby
Ohhh it's alright

(Both)

There's something about the sunshine
There's something about the sunshine

Thalia wasn't sure what was going on in her head. She looked over at Apollo, who had one hand on the wheel, and the other out the window. He glanced back at her and grinned.

Thalia turned her head the other way, but turned back once she saw the cliff that the two were driving along – and the destination at the bottom of the cliff. The ocean.

Maybe it was just the way the sun reflected off his hair, or his sunglasses, or his teeth, or his . . . lips. Thalia looked straight ahead. It was like she was seeing him the first time all over again.

She admitted, when she first saw him, she thought he was hot. Strikingly so.

But, once she became a Hunter, all those thoughts went out the window.

She looked back at him, but looked forward again.

Yes. Definatly something in the sunshine.

(Sterling)

Hollywood rocking
In Malibu we hang out and chill

"Lets go to Malibu!" Apollo said excitedly.

"But the Hunt is here in Hollywood!" Thalia protested.

"Pfft, it's only a half hour drive, 45 minutes tops. We'll come back!" Apollo argued.

"Fine! We'll go!"

"Yeah!" Apollo exclaimed happily.

Once they got to Malibu Thalia looked over at Apollo. "What are we gonna do?"

"I dunno," Apollo grinned. "Whatever, I guess. There's a museum called the Getty Villa. Its of Greek and Roman history."

Thalia grinned. "Why do you want to go there? Just to look at the statues of yourself? No thanks, I see enough of you already."

Apollo pouted. "Well, we can go to Malibu pier."

"Pier's are over water. No thanks."

"There's boardwalks and landmarks and-" Thalia cut him off with a glare.

"No thanks," she repeated.

"Well, unless you want to go to the museum, or go to a wine tasting or something-"

"At the moment, I feel a lot more comfortable with going to wine tasting. But, why can't we just chill somewhere. Maybe in a park, or near the beach. Not on the beach, near the beach."

"Wine tasting it is!"

Thalia rolled her eyes.

"Kidding. Come on, I know a great little park where you can see the water."

(Anna)

It's all about the shopping
From Melrose to Beverly Hills

On the drive back from Malibu, Apollo stopped.

"Where are we?" Thalia asked.

"We are in Beverly Hills. To be exact, on Sunset Boulevard."

"No way!" Thalia exclaimed. "Like the Sunset Boulevard that goes through Hollywood and Silver Lake and-"

"Yes Thals," Apollo chuckled. "That Sunset Boulevard."

"Wow." Thalia looked around her in awe.

(Both)
Everywhere's a scene
And now we're in it
I don't wanna paint this town alone
When I see you smile I always feel at home

"This is amazing!" Thalia said excitedly, walking down Sunset Boulevard. "I can't belive I'm here!"

Thalia looked down the street again. All the palm trees lined up evenly, all the cars going down the road as if it was perfectly normal to be on this road. Thalia couldn't believe people were just driving down the street, not looking at the beautiful vista around them.

"We have to get a photo or something!" Thalia exclaimed.

"Um . . . why?" Apollo asked.

"What do you want me to do?" Thalia asked sarcastically. "Paint it or something."

"No, no. I'm sure a photo will be sufficient." He conjured up a camera and handed to Thalia, who immediately started to take pictures of everything.

Apollo looked on happily. He couldn't belive he had finally convinced Thalia to come with him. He stared at Thalia as she twirled around smiling and laughing.

He felt . . . appeased. At home.

(Both)

There's something about the sunshine, baby
I'm seeing you in a whole new light
And it's a breeze with the palm trees swaying
Oh, it's alright

As Apollo drove back to Hollywood, Thalia smiled at the wonderful day she'd had.

There was something there . . . she didn't know what. Something about the sunshine. Belatedly, she realized the sun would be reflected on how Apollo would be feeling. If it was so bright and beautiful, was he happy?

She was definatly seeing him differently. He had made her happy today, and not once had he tried to make a move on her, something she greatly appreciated.

The palm tree's swayed peacefully. As if they were happy with Thalia's epiphany. Even though that was ridiculous.

(Sterling)

Now that you're here (now that you're here)
It's suddenly clear (suddenly clear)

It came to her. So suddenly. Walking down Santa Monica Pier (which Apollo had convinced to come on – after all, who didn't want to go on a Ferris wheel (even though Thalia stated that she was not going on it.))

It was clear to her.

(Both)

Sun coming through I never knew
Whatever I do it's better with you
It's better with you

She had never been this happy. Not when she became Artemis's lieutenant, not when the war was finally over, not when they had found Percy, not when she went Hunting with her sisters. Never.

But now she was. It was better – because she was with Apollo.

(Anna)

There's something about the sunshine baby (something about it)
I'm seeing you in a whole new light (whole new light)
Out of this world for the first time baby (yeah)
Oh, it's alright (it's alright)

He was incredibly handsome. And he had amazing convincing skills. Thalia wouldn't look over the edge, and she didn't really want to know how high up she was.

Honestly, she never thought she would on the Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier.

"It's beautiful," Apollo said wistfully, looking out at the sunset.

"I'm sure it is," Thalia said tightly.

"Come on Thals," Apollo whined. "Just look. One peek."

Thalia looked slightly to her left, but jerked her head back. "Beautiful."

Apollo laughed. "That wasn't even a peek! Come on Thals."

Stiffly, she turned her neck to look out. The Ferris wheel stopped. Thalia hand found Apollo's arm and she tightened her grip.

"Ow – ow – Thalia, that hurts." Apollo winced.

"Sorry," she muttered, closing her eyes. She didn't let go though.

(Both)

There's something about the sunshine baby (something about it)
I'm seeing you in a whole new light (whole new light)
Out of this world for the first time baby (oooh)
Oh, it's alright (it's alright)

Apollo wrapped his arm around Thalia's waist and she stiffened. He chuckled.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to try anything."

Thalia relaxed but not much. "Not reassuring," she said through clenched teeth.

"You won't fall Thals. I've got you."

Thalia opened her eyes and looked over at him, making sure not to look at the ground that seemed so far away.

"Promise?" she whispered. The sunset was behind Apollo, making him look even more gorgeous.

"Promise." He replied, and hugged her.

(Both)

There's something about the sunshine, baby
I'm seeing you in a whole new light
And it's a breeze with the palm trees swaying
Oh, it's alright

Oh yes. There was definatly something in the sunshine.

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Lady Alice