Part XII (Percy's POV)
The entire Atlantians, Southern Spartans, unwounded Athenians, and Northern Spartans scape the forest, making sure no more vampires were there, before heading toward Atlantis.
I caught a glimpse of the winter-like white wolf prancing over rocks and small streams. My mind kept drifting off, imagining what her human form looks like. She almost caught me staring, I turn my head, blushing under my black fur probably.
The next time I turn toward her direction, she was right next to me. Something wrong? She tilted her head, her grey eyes met my sea-greens. No, I'm fine. I replied, partly hoping she would leave before I embarrass myself. Why were you staring at me? I mentally face palm myself, hesitating to response.
Because, My thoughts form words. Luckily before I could lie or runaway, my father interrupted. Carry all injured Athenians or others toward the infirmary! Annabeth shrugs and jog away to help her father, Fredrick, and her mother, Athena.
I realize I held my breath the entire conversation. Looks like somebody has a crush. A taunting voice came from behind. J-Jason, it's not what you think. I glare at him, running as far as possible, before he tells Thalia or Luke.
When the others and I changed back into our human forms, I look over at Annabeth who still hasn't change yet. A small (very large) part of me want to pounce on her and kiss her to death or nudge cozily into her soft snow-white fur. It seem like I had a pretty noticeable lopsided grin because everyone started staring at me. "She already likes you." Thalia coughed, sipping a warm, pink liquid.
"I don't like Annabeth." I retorted. "Who said anything about Annabeth?" Luke came into the conversation. I paused, ignoring the cheeky smirks on their faces.
Part XIII
Annabeth still didn't change into human form. She was cuddled up in a ball with her tail wagging on the couch next to Thalia. I stood up and left the living room, heading toward the kitchen.
I meant a few of the Spartans beside Malcolm and Annabeth. Leo Valdez, who looked like a Latino Santa's elf with his black curly hair, dark brown eyes, and a cheerful personality. He and Beckendorf were chatting about expanding the Atlantis home. For which it would fit Atlantis, all the Spartans, and Athenians in three homes. Poseidon, Annabeth, Malcolm, and the two alpha of Athens agreed that they could live in the same area, protecting each forest.
The Spartans would live in the right section (we call it the red forest with the colorful maple trees), Atlantis in the middle (we call it the blue forest because of multiple blue rivers and streams), and Athens (the green forest which had the most pine trees) on the left. Their region was quite large, but it was normal because not many werewolves live in New York. Most lived in California, Texas, New Jersey or Florida.
Surprisingly the three different packs were enjoying each others company. I saw, in the corner of my eye, Jason and Piper on the couch watching TV - really, really close together.
"Annabeth doesn't show her human form a lot." Malcolm said, behind me. "Why not?" I asked. "She has trust issues. Even her closest friends, like Thalia and Jason, rarely see her as a human being. When we were little she didn't like being a werewolf, she didn't go to practice or anything. One day she encounter a vampire and couldn't change into a werewolf. Thalia, Jason, and I found her before the vampire harm her, luckily."
My mouth form the letter 'o' and took out two bottles of water. Handing one to Malcolm, he muttered a 'thanks' and walking back into the living room.
Part XIV
The next morning I was woke up to Thalia's shoutings. "Wake up, you lazy asses! We have work to do." She screamed, waking only a third of the members. The rest were woken up by cold, shivering water. Annabeth, soaked to the bones, still nested closely onto the couch, still in wolf form. She whimpers and bark playfully at Thalia. I chuckled at her stubborn nature.
During noon we return from practice, Annabeth and Malcolm didn't come though. They said they had business to finish and were left alone at the den. When we enter the home, the cool blast of cold air surrounded us. We walked into the living room, Malcolm and a blonde-haired girl sat cross legged on the chairs.
The girl looked up and instantly, I knew it was Annabeth. Her blonde curls framed her gorgeous face, her grey eyes narrowed in curiosity. She had a big, black t-shirt on with jeans and leather boots. Her curves and fit body came notice by many (practically all) members in the room. Even some of the Spartans were astonished, seem like Malcolm was right. She doesn't show her human form a lot.
"Hey." She said simply, pulling Thalia down the couch.
Part XV
Cindy, Reyna, and other wolves healed by now and started to eat more. Reyna's waist was completely wrapped in bandages, wincing when she walked. Annabeth had a backpack over her one of her shoulder as she walked outside the house. I followed her, I probably shouldn't have but I did.
"Where you going?" I asked, hot on her trail. She seem startled, jumping a bit until she saw my face. "I'm going back to California. Getting the other werewolves we left there." I tried my best to hide my disappointment. I mean like I finally see her human form and now she's leaving for who knows how long. "I'll be back soon." She seem to be able to read my thoughts. "I promise." She added.
"Are you going alone? Shouldn't you bring another person?" Like-" She cuts me off, first I thought it was rude. But then my mind registers what was happening, I couldn't help but accept it so willing. She had her two hands around her collar, pulling me close enough to kiss me. I wrap my arms around waist, practically purring (which was weird because I typically despise cats) for more.
My body was buzzing, I hope she didn't hear my heart pounding. The next few minutes we broke apart, staring in awe at each other. "I gotta go." She suddenly said, burying her head in my chest. I held her for moments more until my name was called. "Bye." She whispers and kisses my cheek before turning into a wolf and sprinting off into the woods.
FIN. Sequel?
