Chapter 2- Big Brother


After the incident with the coffee, Percy realized it was ten minutes after the place was supposed to close. He quickly made Annabeth another coffee and started to pack up his things (As in his phone, his wallet, etc.). As he and Annabeth were heading out the door and began to walk separate ways to their cars, Annabeth called out to him

"Hey, Percy, wait up!" She called. Percy turned around.

"Yeah?" he asked timidly, thinking she was going to change her mind about their date that Friday night.

"Phone numbers." She said. "I'll give you mine, you give me yours."

"Oh, okay." Percy nodded, handing her his phone and vice versa. After the numbers had been exchanged, they walked to their respective cars and drove home.


When Percy walked in the door, he was tackled by a large black mound of fur. His puppy that he thought as too large to be a puppy, Mrs. O'Leary

"Down, girl!" Percy's mother, Sally Jackson, called. Mrs. O'Leary retreated off of his chest and licked his leg repeatedly.

"Hi, Mom! Hi, Mrs. O'Leary." Percy laughed. They had taken in Mrs. O'Leary hen her previous owner, a good friend of Percy's, passed on and she had nowhere to go. Sometimes, she still whines at night, longing for her previous owner. It breaks Percy's heart.

Anyway, Percy dropped his bag and headed over to where his mother was making their dinner, her famous spaghetti and meatballs. It seriously was amazing.

"How's my favorite son this evening? You seem particularly happy. So? Why are you smilin' so much?" Sally asked excitedly. Percy rolled his eyes.

"You're so pushy." Percy replied, smiling.

"You dare call your pregnant mother she's pushy?" Percy dropped his fork. Sally put a hand over her mouth.

"You're what?" Percy asked. Sally began to panic, squirming in her chair and messing with her fork.

"Oh, god, Percy don't tell anybody, I just slipped up, you weren't supposed to know, it was gonna be a surprise, me and Paul were gonna tell you over dinner next week!" Sally replied quietly. Percy sat there in silence, staring at his mother.

"Oh, my god, please don't be mad, Perce…" Sally whispered. Percy got up from his chair. Sally curled up in her chair, shielding her face from what she thought was going to be a slap. She knew she wouldn't get hit, but ever since what happened with her ex-husband, Gabe… she still didn't feel safe, even with a new, amazing, sweet husband she had now. She still felt that Percy would hit her. What he did was unexpected. She felt strong arms pull her gently from her chair and wrap around her. She opened her eyes and wrapped her arms around Percy as well.

"You aren't mad?" She asked.

Percy laughed and replied, "Mad? How could I be mad, I'm gonna be a big brother!" Sally chuckled and poked him in the stomach.

'Finish your food." She scolded, "I didn't make all this for nothing did I?" Percy chuckled and shook his head. He took his seat and they ate the rest of their dinner talking and laughing, and Sally hugging Percy once again when he told her about his date in just two short nights.


So sorry for the short chapter (Again). I swear the next one will be longer, it just might take a few more days to get out (Unless I work all day on it tomorrow. That's really unlikely, though). Anyways, have a nice day (or night, whatever time you read this…)

-Pegg