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This is a one-shot on Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse. Annabeth's POV. Please review.

As I got out the car and stepped into the frosty Night, I finally got a good look at one of my best friends, Percy. Although I would never admit it, I missed him a lot. "Heh," I thought, "I am taller than that seaweed brain. Look at how uncomfortable he looks because of that."

I smirked to myself.

When Percy's Mum started fussing over him, his face turned beet red. I wanted to laugh at him, but instead turned it into a reassuring smile. "It's ok Ms Jackson, we'll keep him out of trouble." I said, smirking again.

Percy scowled at me, his deep sea green eyes turning into slits. After more fussing on Ms Jackson's part, Percy seemed to be unable to take the embarrassment anymore.

"Mom, seriously! We'll be fine. Come on guys."

Once out of earshot, Thalia started cracking up, and I joined in. Percy continued scowling at us, his face scrunching up and his lip slightly pouting.

"He looks kinda cute when he's angry…" I thought. Huh? What am I thinking? Percy, cute? No way. The cold must have messed up my brains a little.

"You mom is so cool, Percy." Thalia managed to keep her voice even.

Seaweed brain apparently thought she was being sarcastic and retorted back, "What about you? You ever get in touch with your mum?"

Thalia caught the tone, and gave him one of her famous evil looks. "If that was any of your business, Percy-"

I, the ever cool and mature one, decided to interrupt. "We'd better get inside. Grover will be waiting."

Thalia shivered and said, "You're right, I wonder what he found here that made him send the distress call."

Together, we entered Westover Hall.

The entrance hall was huge. The walls were lined with battle flags and weapon displays, antique rifles, battleaxes and a bunch of other stuff.

All the ever-articulate seaweed brain could say was, "Whoa." How original. He seemed nervous, and gripped his ballpoint pen. Sounds kinda stupid huh? Imagine facing death and all you can do is pull out a stupid ballpoint pen. It would have looked stupid if that pen did not open out into a 4 foot long Bronze sword.

"I wonder where-"I began, but the doors behind us slammed.

"Oo-kay" Seaweed mumbled. "Guess we'll stay awhile…"

Talking to the door? What an idiot. His head is really full of kelp. I glanced at Thalia, and I could see she was also trying to keep a straight face.

I could hear music coming from the other end of the hall. It sounded like dance music. We stashed our overnight bags behind a pillar, and started down the hall. We hadn't gone very far when a man and a woman stepped up intercept us.

"Oh shit…" I heard Seaweed mutter.

"Well?" the women demanded. "What are you doing here?"

"Um…" Seaweed mumbled. I could almost hear the gears turning in his puny brain, trying to figure out what to say. I sighed.

Thalia stepped up, and snapped her finger in what I recognized was Mist Manipulation.

"Oh but we're not visitors," Thalia said confidently. "We're students here. I'm Thalia, and this is Annabeth and Seawe- I mean Percy. We're in Eight Grade."

Obviously, Percy didn't seem to get what Thalia was doing, and stared at her like a dummy. Geez what an idiot. A cute idiot. Wait a minute…did I just say Percy was cute again? Something is seriously wrong with me today.

The lady seemed to snap out of her trance. "Percy, Annabeth, Thalia. What are you doing away from the gymnasium?"

Before we could answer, Grover ran up to us, breathless. "You made it! You-"

I almost rolled my eyes. What is it with boys? They mess up everything.

"What is it, Mr. Underwood? What do you mean made it? These students live here." The man said , annoyed.

Grover backtracked madly, stuttering, "Yes sir of course. I'm so glad they made the punch at the dance. The punch is so…great."

The lady interrupted. "Yes, the punch is great. Now run along all of you. Don't let me catch you out again!"

Once we were out of earshot, Grover began to fill us in on the situation. "The monster is Mr. Thorn, the man you met just now… I found two half bloods, a brother and a sister."

"They are at the dance?" Thalia enquired.

"Yes." Grover confirmed.

"Alright guys, let's dance,"

Once inside, Grover pointed out the half bloods, a girl with a floppy green cap and a small annoying looking boy. They both had olive skin and dark silky hair. "That's Nico and Bianca Di Angelo."

"Do they know?" I asked." I mean, have you told them?"

Grover shook his head, and I understood. Once half bloods realize what they are, their scent becomes stronger.

Seaweed brain, being his usual impulsive and moronic self, declared, "So let's grab them and get out of here."

I sighed in exasperation. Thalia threw out a hand to stop him. Dr.Thorn was standing near the Di Angelo siblings, and eyeing us warily.

"We have to blend in. Mingle. Act natural. Do some dancing. But keep an eye on those kids." Thalia ordered.

"Yes ma'am..." Percy muttered under his breath, and I giggled.

Thalia flashed us both evil looks.

Grabbing Grover by the hand, Thalia dragged him towards the dance floor. "Let's dance!"

Grover yelped. "But I can't!"

"You can if I'm leading! Come on goat boy!"

I watched in amusement, but Thalia brushed past me and muttered in my ears.

"I leave old Seaweed to you. Have fun with him. I know you like him."

I turned pink, and tried to smack Thalia on the shoulder, but she easily dodged and went off, dragging Grover along.

"What was that about? " Percy wondered. "That's none of your business." I muttered, still pink in the face. How could Thalia think that I liked Percy? He was so…ugh. Then again, he was kinda cute and handsome, with his deep sea green eyes and his unruly dark hair. And he had saved me many times… Maybe…No!! He's just a friend. Nothing more. I tried to convince myself.

He looked kinda uncomfortable for some reason. It was kinda infectious, because I was suddenly aware of how close we were standing. I took a tentative step back.

"So…Designed any building lately?"

My eyes lit up and I quickly took advantage of this chance to change the subject.

"O my gods Percy, at my new school I get to take 3-D design, and there's this cool computer program…"

I started gushing about this new course, and for some reason he look kinda unhappy.

"Yeah uh, cool…" he said. "So you're staying there the rest of the year huh?"

Before I could answer, Thalia shouted over. "Dance you guys! You look stupid just standing over there!" She smirked at me.

I turned pink, but managed to compose myself in time. Why did I feel so embarrass all of a sudden? My heart started beating faster, and I peeked a glance at Percy, He was looking nervously at some of the girls lining the Gym. For some reason I felt kinda annoyed at that. (Jealousy? Oooo)

"Well?" I said.

"Um , who should I ask?" he asked , gesturing at the girls.

A sudden flash of emotion suddenly tore through me as I notice him staring at a hot brunette in the corner.

I punched him in the gut in annoyance.

"Me, seaweed brain."