*Well, sorry about chapter 1. But it'll get better when it gets to Percy and Annabeth telling the story. I don't have school today. Anyway, so . . . here you go.
Also, did anyone think I made Silena a little . . . shallow in the first chapter? Cause I didn't mean to.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. I'm getting tired of saying that.*
*Chapter 2*
(Annabeth's POV)
I was still shocked about what had happened earlier during the Capture the Flag game.
After it was over and my team won I immediately showered, dressed, then crawled into bed. I tried not to think about it, but of course it kept coming back anyway, no matter how many times I tried to forget. We'd fallen, and I'd kissed him. I kissed him in front of everyone, even Chiron. It wasn't my fault, though. Percy was just clumsy and tripped over his own feet.
Or maybe Silena tripped him? a part of me thought, then shook it off. No, Silena knows we were just friends. She wouldn't, would she?
My thoughts flickered back to Percy. Gods, when we'd kissed . . . .
When we kissed I thought he would immediately pull away, but he hadn't. He'd just stayed there under me, unmoving. "He kissed me back," I whispered to myself quietly. Then it hit me.
"And I kissed him back, too." I groaned and pulled my pillow over my head. Stupid Seaweed Brain. I wish I would just fall asleep already so that these thoughts would go away. Unfortunately, I didn't for a long time. Also unfortunate because the big chariot race is tomorrow. There was no way I could drive tired. Maybe Percy could . . .
The kiss came back into my head, and I scowled.
Forget it, I told myself. It wasn't a real kiss, just an accidental kiss. That's why I brushed it off like I had. Percy, thankfully, had followed my example.
So why did I still feel uneasyness?
I thankfully fell asleep.
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When I woke up the next morning I was feeling happy, until last night suddenly came tumbling back into my head.
Pushing it to the back of my head, I got dressed and headed to breakfast. I didn't want to see him. I quickly marched to the mess hall when a hand suddenly grabbed my wrist, making me jump.
"Sorry," Percy said. I scowled. So much for avoiding him. "I need to talk to you . . ."
"It was an accident, and that's it," I said quickly, taking my wrist out of his grip. "It never intentionally happened."
Did I imagine it or did his face fall a little bit?
"Yeah," he said. "An accident. Of course. So, um, after breakfast do you want to help me put the finishing touches on the chariot?"
I sighed in relief at the subject change. Percy and I - as usual - were working together for the chariot race. "Yeah, sure. Where is it?"
"By the training area," he said. He paused. "Hopefully Mrs. O' Leary wont use it as a toilet."
I couldn't help it, I laughed. The boy wouldn't get out of my head last night and made me lose sleep, but he still managed to make me laugh. I also couldn't help but notice that we haven't been argueing as much lately. It also made me wonder about Silena.
Yes, I have been aware of her keeping a close eye on us lately, and I told her Percy and I were just friends, but I don't think she listened.
After a slow breakfast Percy and I went to work on our chariot. On our way down I could have sworn I saw a flash of pink, but I dismissed it, determined not to let Silena get to my head.
But I found myself scanning the area around us, and I mentally cursed myself. I wasn't going to let Silena get to me.
Though just to make sure . . . .
I linked Percy's arm through mine, and I swear I could hear the silent squeal from across the camp.
I rolled my eyes. Percy gave me a confused look. "What was that?"
I just shrugged. "I don't know. Come on, Seaweed Brain. We've got a race to win."
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(Silena's POV)
I almost blew my cover.
Annabeth knew I'd followed them, as soon as she linked her arm through Percy's and probably hear my tiny squeal. I couldn't help it, though. They just looked so cute together. And if Aphrodite wants them together, then I won't stop until they're together.
They didn't do anything interesting while working on their chariot. Though I imagined them putting a 'Just Married' sign on the back of it. The thought cheered me up, so when it came time for the race, I happily sat in the stands and watched as Percy and Annabeth came up in their chariot. The front had a figurine of an owl, and on the sides little waves rimmed the bottom.
Ways down the rows, I saw Charlie and his sibiling Jake Mason in their chariot. Charlie saw me, and I waved and blew kisses at him for good luck.
"Alright, is everyone in place for the chariot race?" Chiron called. When everyone busted out laughing he added, "yes I know, a very funny rhyme. On the count of three, then! One . . . two . . . three!"
They took off. Immediately Clarisse threw a spear at Apollo's chariot, and it barely missed Will Solace by an inch. Will cursed at Clarisse and threw Greek fire at her chariot, making her swerve into another chariot and knocking it over, but Clarisse righted her chariot and kept going.
Of course, Charlie and Annabeth were neck and neck for first place. Percy fought Jake, and when ever their swords came together sparks flew. Then Jake threw something round at Percy.
"Greek bomb!" Annabeth screamed, but Percy hit it like a baseball, and it flew back to Jake, who just barely had time to dodge it before it exploded. Charlie looked back to see if Jake was okay, and Annabeth took the advantage to speed up and cross the finish line.
Everyone roared and went down to congradulate them. I quickly ran to Charlie.
"You did great!" I said, kissing him.
He smiled. "Yeah. But next time, I'm letting Jake drive."
I giggled, then turned just in time to see Annabeth kiss Percy's cheek and loop her arm through his, and the crowd around them went wild. Travis Stoll wolf-whistled.
Charlie grinned at me. "You have another plan in mind for them, then?"
"A good one," I said. A very good one. I turned to Charlie. "How do you think they feel about movies?"
"Your going to make them go to the movies together?" he asked.
I smiled. "Not exactly. I told you, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve."
*So, how was it? And in the next chapter, things will definitely be heating up. Sorry this chapter was so short, but the next one will be longer, I promise. Especially the next chapter. ;) Ttfn!*
