Thalia Grace pushed herself through the bustling crowd, trying to get down to some place with fast food. She was on the run, tired, and bored - this girl needed a cheeseburger; or at the very least, an energy drink.
As she crossed the road she caught sight of a blonde boy, about a year or two older than her. He was laughing and talking to some guy who was playing a guitar for money. Still strumming his guitar, the man talked to the boy until the boy turned to leave.
Thalia was just about to do the same when he caught her eye. His eyes were a stunning blue and there seemed to be something genuine about him- especially when he flashed a smile.
She smiled back and considered going over and talking to him- maybe even inviting him to join her for lunch- but stopped herself. 'Crazy,' she told herself. 'You don't even know him. Don't be so stupid.'
So, not knowing that she would see that boy again very soon, she turned and became lost in the crowd once again.
