Chapter 2: Happy Thanksgiving!

Annabeth's POV

Happy Thanksgiving! We have been here at our new home for one week now, and it looks more and more like a home each day. And today, it is especially homey, with the smells of juicy, slow-roasted turkey that has been in the oven all night and moist dressing. My mouth was watering before I even woke up. Our guests were arriving at 12.30. It was 10.00 when I woke up. Hardly any time to get ready.

I finally drug my lazy butt out of my very messy bed and made it. Then I walked to my very own bathroom, which, when u have a brother, even an older brother, is a blessing sent by the angels. Any way, I brushed my teeth, five times, washed my face, then decided to take a shower. I took a thirty minute shower, something I could not afford in this time squish. It was about five minutes shy of 11.00. Fudge! I thought. I quickly decided on my best jeans; Lucky brand skinny jeans, and a pink and black and grey striped sweater from Rue 21. Sparkly silver Toms. 11.05.

It usually takes ten minutes to dry my hair, at the very least. If I want it straight, then it's more like 20. Leaving it in its usual curled position, it saves me time; I decided to leave it curly for old times sake. I smiled, thinking about how Percy always loved my Princes curls. 11.10. Come on, Annabeth. Get out of your head and get ready.

One hour later

I finished my makeup with the last few strokes of mascara. It was 12.00 o'clock. Don't ask me what took so incredibly long to get dressed, fix my hair and do my makeup, because I have no idea at all. I left the bathroom to add the "finishing touches". I slipped on my Toms and tried to tame my hair once more, but to no avail. I straitened up my bed and made sure my books were alinged, just in case anyone cared anything about the appearance of my bedroom. Brrrrring! The doorbell? It's only 12.20... Probably the Jacksons; Sally is always early.

"Annabeth, dearest, could you please get that? My hands are full," my mom called to me.

"Yes'm," I replied.

This is the moment of truth, I told myself as I walked to the door. Then I thought, What does that even mean? I opened the door. And I couldn't believe my eyes.

Before I could react, Sally engulfed me in a hug. It took me a second to comprehend the situation and what was going on. Finally I hugged her back, tears that had been held in for too long welling up in my eyes and threatening to spill over. When she finally broke apart, I got a chance to look them over. Sally seemed slightly shorter, probably because it had been almost three years since I had seen them. Next to her stood her, I assume, newest husband, Paul Blofis. Grover had told me all about him.

"Hi. You must be Paul," I said. He nodded. My eyes roamed over to the last person, a boy with shaggy black hair and intense sea foam green eyes. My grin widened as I wiped eyes with the sleeve of my sweater.

"Hey Wise Girl. Are you...crying?" Percy asked with a teasing grin. I couldn't help but roll my eyes.

"Three years, and that's all I get?" I threw myself into his arms, burying my face in his neck, breathing in his light salty water scent. And sobbed. Just a little bit.

Percy gently pressed his lips to my neck and whispered, "Gods, Annabeth, I've missed you so much." And I cried just a little bit harder.

When we finally broke apart I realized something. "Um... Come in," I wiped away more tears and sniffled.

I won't bore you with the rest of the details of our reunion with the Jacksons' and Underwoods', but let me just say, there was much tear shed. Later we sat down to our traditional meal of my mother's turkey and dressing, Mrs. Jackson's mashed potatoes, green beans, and asparagus casserole, which is actually really good. And our meal just wouldn't be complete without Mrs. Underwood's buttermilk pie. Lets just say we pushed away from the table with our bellies sticking out a little further than usual.

The grown-ups left to go sit in the family room and talk, while Percy, Grover, and I quickly and quietly dismissed ourselves my room.

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HAPPY 2013! may it be wonderful and prosperous for you. 😊And btw, the apartment complex where they are staying is supposed to be the one where they took Annabeth when Ethan stabbed her. I hope you guys enjoyed The new and improved chappie number two! Love, Me :) Happy New Year