Pernos Forever: Believe me,this story will have a lot of Penollo fluff that will make you begging for more. No harm :)
FandomQueen713: wow,you're probably like,my most enthusiastic fan,don't stop,I love it! And yes,judging by what's going on so far,Dylan's gone. Judging by what'll happen in Paris,well,that's a chapter for later Hun;)
I put my hair up in an elegant rose bun,letting a few strands come down. Piper had already done my makeup;lipstick,blush,eyeshadow,slinger and mascara. I remembered the first time I had been to a prom and smiled to myself in the mirror. I couldn't believe how much I had grown.
"Oh,you girls look simply stunning!" My mom grinned,tears in her eyes as she examined me. I felt my cheeks go red. Paul,aka Mr Blofis (or is it the other way around?) knocked on the door and peeked in.
"Knock knock?" I said before walking in.
"-simply beautiful,I'm so proud of you-" my mom continued,close to crying. Paul put an arm around my mom.
"Let her breath,Sally." Paul chuckled. Mom urgently wiped her eyes.
"My baby girl is all grown up..oh,pretty soon you'll get married-"
"Mom-"
"Have kids-"
"Mom!" I exclaimed,going a little red. She gently pulled herself out of Paul's arm and hugged me. It was a wonder that I was about a foot taller than her now. Had I grown that much? Let me tell you something;nothing really beats hugging your mom. I wrapped my arms around her,close to tears myself.
"You're growing up." She sobbed in my ear. I felt tears swarm my eyes.
"Mom,your going to make me cry." I muttered. She pulled back,wiping her face.
"Of-of course sweetie. You girls enjoy." She added waterly to my friends. Thalia nodded and grinned.
"Sure thing Sally."
With one last smile,she and Paul walked out. I looked down as Piper wrapped me up in a one arm hug around my shoulders. For some reason,I just wanted to cry.
"Hey,cheer up Frenchie. We're here for you." She said gently. I nodded,my throat burning.
"I can't believe I won't be seeing you guys for a month. A whole freaking month! And Apollo..."
"You told him?" Annabeth asked,her eyebrows pinched together. I nodded.
"Just this morning."
"Bet that was a shock for him." Thalia mused.
"It was,but he didn't show it." I shrugged "though I've grown so used to him over the past three years,it's suddenly hard to part from him even for a month."
"Come on kid,brighten up! Look,you've already promised that you two lovebirds would talk everyday. And we'll Skype you too! And make sure you don't hook up with any cute French guys-"
Annabeth quickly nudged him into silence. I was suddenly reminded of Anubis,whom I hadn't seen since I was sixteen. Long story short,I was in love with Anubis Black,my childhood best friend before I met Apollo.
"Thanks you guys." I smiled,ignoring what Thalia had said. Annabeth hugged us,then Thalia,and soon we were all group hugging.
"Alright alright,cut it out,now I'm gunna cry.." Thalia said,fanning her eyes. We all laughed as we heard the doorbell ring.
"That's them. Come on girls." I said,and nervously walked out of the room with them behind my heels. The door was open,and Apollo,Jason,Percy,Leo and Nico were all standing there in tuxedos. As predicted,all the boys's (minus Nico) jaws dropped when they saw us approaching. We all burst out laughing,including mom and Paul. I walked over to Apollo and closed his mouth. He blinked.
"You look..beautiful." He said breathlessly. I giggled.
"You don't look so bad yourself Solace."
"Uh..." Percy stammered,staring at Annabeth,who flicked his nose. He blinked.
"I'm Percy-wait what?"
Annabeth smirked at him,clearly amused by her boyfriend's expression. Nico and Thalia fist bumped while staring at us all,while Leo recorded everything. I have to say,Nico's and Thalia's friendship was super close. Those guys were like,the best boy-space-friend and girl-space-friend ever imagined.
"Now,you kids have fun!" Mom said shakily. Percy walked over and gave a hug to mom,nodded towards Paul and we all walked out.
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The school really decked itself for graduation. The lights were dim,and there were salads,cupcakes,cakes,tarts,heck,even a giant chocolate fountain and strawberries for dipping. The only problem? The theme was Paris,France,which reminded me that soon I'd be leaving. I found my throat watering again,but I willed it down.
"Damn Annabeth,the Student Council really outdid itself." Thalia whistled next to me. Apollo seemed to recognise my discomfort about the theme,and he laced his fingers in mine.
"It'll be fine." He murmured,making me smile faintly.
But Thalia was right;it didn't look like a cafeteria at all. In fact,the floors and walls were al decks as a beautiful street in Paris. That didn't really help,but it kind of made me a bit homesick.
"Well,see you guys later." Percy winked at us,and he and Annabeth steered away. Likewise with Jasona me Piper. Thalia and Nico grinned at each other,as Leo brought out something that looked like a super gun out of his pack.
"Well,we won't keep you lovebirds," she winked "just don't be near the stage unless you'd like to see Daphne Rose get guacamole over her head."
And they all headed off.
"Reminds me of our first prom,remember?" He asked me. I smiled dreamily.
"It seems like some a dream. Everything was just so...crazy back then."
"Remember you kicking Dylan's crotch?" Apollo grinned. I burst out laughing.
"I remember that,and I'm glad he's gone."
Dylan's father lost most of the estate he owned in New York and was pressed with a huge fine and even sent to court for letting his son blackmail and sexually harm a girl.(Moi) After he was exposed,Daphne and Dylan started dating,but then within a month Dylan was dismissed from school and the family moved somewhere else. That was literally the best year ever.
"Me too. At least I don't have to worry that he's not going to hurt you anymore." He said,wrapping his arm around my waist. I fingered his collar,my smile fading a little. I couldn't stop thinking that I'd be leaving soon...back to the place where it all started..
"Hey," he said gently,taking my hands and squeezing it gently "It'll be fine. You deserve to spend some time with your dad too,you know."
I gave him a tiny smile,but I'm guessing that it didn't exactly reassure him that much. I felt my eyes start to burn. Without another second,he kissed me gently,sending soothing waves of comfort through my body. I felt a tear descend through my closed eyes. When he pulled back,he wiped it away gently with his thumb.
"So m'lady,would you like to dance?" He asked in a dignified tone,which made me grin again. I remembered the first time we danced,back at Central Park. It was a story right out of a fairytale.
"Of course."
There were already a lot of couples slow dancing. We walked on the dance floor. I put one hand in his,and the other on his shoulder,while he held my hand and with his free hand,he put it on my hip. I rested my head against his chest,sighing. There was no more blackmailing,no more abuse,no more tears,no more Dylan Venti. I was safe.
.
"Leaves at about five in the morning,Monday."
"Want me to drop you off at the airport?"
"No thanks..it'll just be harder to..well..."
We were sitting on the steps of Goode High School. I've always kinda resented this place,but walking down the halls,looking at my locker,it was as if I had lost a best friend. It felt...weird. A feeling of loss was settling inside of me. I was growing up. I felt proud of myself,after everything that's happened to me these past few years.
He squeezed my hand,and I rested my head on his shoulder,closing my eyes. Before I knew it,tears were spilling out of my eyes. I tried hard to not let it fall,but he noticed.
"Penny.." He sighed,pulling me into a hug. Before I knew it,I was crying on his shoulder.
"I-" I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what I was feeling. Fortunately,he seemed to understand. He kissed my forehead,whispering words of comfort in my ears.
"I love you." He whispered. I let loose a dry sob. I didn't exactly know why I was crying,but he didn't seem to care. His only priority was making me feel better.
"I love you too."
I wiped my eyes,sure that I was looking like the Loch Ness Monster,with makeup smudged all over my face. He pressed his lips on mine,and I wrapped my arms around his shoulders,savouring the moment. I wanted it to last forever.
"Want me to drop you home?" He murmured against my lips. I nodded.
"I'll just wash up a bit." I told him. He nodded,and holding up my dress,I walked up the stairs and into the bathroom,but to my surprise the girls were already there.
"She better back it or else-Penny? Girl,what happened?" Piper asked,frowning as she walked towards me. They probably assumed I was crying because of well,Apollo or something. I smiled,trying to shield my face from them.
"Ah,nothing guys. I-I was just talking with Apolo. You know,about me leaving and stuff...is it okay if I go home early? He's dropping me."
Annabeth nodded "Sure thing,but first-" she took out a few tissues from her purse "we better clean you up a bit."
I let them wipe off the smudged mascara and eye liner off of my face carefully. It's been four hours since prom started and I was getting sleepy.
"And,done. So we'll see you tomorrow Frenchie." She grinned,hugging me. I grinned.
"See you guys,but what were you all talking about when I came in? Something about someone backing it,or else-"
I was aware of Thalia staring at Annabetha me Piper,who both looked confused and unconcerned.
"Meh,that's nothing. You better get some rest." Annabeth smiled. I decided better of it and nodded,leaving the restroom and walking down the silent halls,my heels making the only sound. I walked down the steps but stopped when I saw a familiar girl talking with Apollo.
"-forget it Daphne,if you or your little friends lay one finger on my girlfriend,I swear that I will-"
Apollo suddenly caught me staring,and Daphne turned too. Head held high,she walked up the stairs in a dignified manner,though she tried tripping me on my way down. After she left,I walked down towards Apollo.
"What was that all about?" I asked him. He continued staring at the entrance of the school with distaste.
"Nothing Penny,it's all fine. You ready?"
"Yeah,but..what did she say to you?"
"The usual," he shrugged "date me not Penny,blah blah,she's so poor,blah blah I'm a bitch-"
I smiled,but I had the feeling he was lying. He took my hand and pulled out his car keys from his pocket.
"Come on,you look pretty beat."
"Totally." I yawned. He lead me to the parking lot and as soon as I got in the shotgun seat. He got in the driver seat and started the engine. He turned towards me and kissed me.
"What was that for?" I asked,smiling wearily.
"Because I love you."
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I was feeling so drowsy Apollo had to literally get out and help me out,then took me home. Well even if I wasn't sleepy,he would've done that. On the table,I saw a note.
Gone out for dinner,will be back late. Enjoy the cookies in the kitchen :)~Kisses Mom & The Blowfish man
"Blowfish man? You mean-"
"Yeah,Paul accepts the joke about his last name. He likes to call himself the Blowfish man to amuse us." I said,putting the note down "As much as I love cookies,I'm not really in the mood."
He nodded,smiling "You want me to stay here with you for some time?"
"Yeah sure. Hold on,I'll just go ch-change., I yawned. I went in my room and quickly changed into pyjama pants that were blue with brown spots on them and a plain brown shirt. I walked out,yawning as I took my bun off,my hair tumbling loosely on my shoulders.
"On second thoughts,maybe one cookie.." I muttered. He laughed gently as I went into the kitchen and quickly gobbled up a cookie.
"Come on." He lead me towards my bedroom,and he sat down. I sat down next to him,curling up and putting my head on his lap. He gently ran his fingers through my hair,making me smile.
"You-You'll call me everyday right?" I asked,referring to when I go to Paris.
"Oh course Sunshine." He bent down and kissed my cheek. "I love you." He muttered in my ear again. I wanted to reply,but I was already fast asleep.
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