A/N: The last chapter ended on a kind of bad note in Percy's mind, because he could tell that things weren't going to be there for much longer between him and Annabeth. So, because it kind of seems the opposite at the end of the last Olympian, I decided to make it my own. I added a new character and kind of played around with the usual arguments and "spats" between Percy and Annabeth. Grover will come in a lot, too, as he does in the main story line, and I really think that he makes a great satyr and a totally awesome friend.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians characters. I only own Thomas.
Chapter 2: A welcomed newcomer
Percy
After last night on the beach, I could tell that Annabeth and I were going to get ourselves into something. She said I would always be her "Seaweed Brain", and that she would never let go. Still, I had the feeling that she would. But I didn't think it would come in the form of another guy.
The second Thomas Jilk stepped across the boundary line I knew whose cabin he was going to be in: mine. He had dark hair and dark eyes, almost like a son of Hades, but his skin gave him away. See, half-bloods, depending on their parent, have certain types of skin. And Thomas had the exact same skin as me: sort of tan with a bluish-green tint.
"Percy," Grover called, leading Thomas towards me, "This is Thomas. He's new."
"I could sort of guess that."
Grover glared at me, something he usually did when I fed him sarcasm, and he looked at Thomas and said, "I'll let Percy give you the tour." Then he walked away. Thomas nodded and shoved both hands into his pockets.
"Hey," he whispered, "I guess I don't have to introduce myself."
I chuckled. His head popped up at the sound, and he seemed a little more relieved. I said, "Guess not."
He smiled. "So, you're supposed to be giving me a tour?"
"Yeah…this way," I said, motioning towards the Big House. He followed me as I walked towards the centerpiece of camp. He seemed like a pretty good guy, but I didn't have any idea of the impact that he was going to have on me later.
After going through all of camp except one place, I started to lead Thomas towards the cabin area, pointing out the woods and the river and other useful landmarks. I had to use them as a first year camper.
Then I spotted Annabeth by the river, showing another new camper around. She saw me too and came running up the hill.
"Hey, Percy," she smiled. "This is Abby." She motioned towards the new girl, who waved at me happily and stared up at me with large, bright, blue eyes. "Who's this?"
"This is Thomas," I replied.
"Hi, Thomas," Annabeth chided, "I'm Annabeth."
"Hey," Thomas whispered.
I kissed Annabeth on the cheek and pulled Thomas towards the cabins, leaving Annabeth blushing and having to explain to a new camper why.
"Dude," Thomas laughed, "You're so lucky. Your girlfriend is so hot."
"I know, man, I know."
