Next two drabbles. One more serious, one light-hearted. Enjoy.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Nor am I Taylor Swift or Reliant K.
3. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
I'm five years old, it's getting cold, I got my big coat on.
Thalia securely wrapped her coat around Annabeth's shivering body.
"There you go, kiddo. Nice and warm," Thalia said, ruffling Annabeth's tangled curls.
Luke checked the map. "There's a shelter just up this way," he said, pointing to a cave off in the distance. "Thals and I built it last year. There's firewood, ambrosia, sleeping bags…everything we need. Come on." He grabbed Annabeth's hand and began walking towards the cave. Thalia followed shortly behind, her spear pointed in case of monster attacks.
"Luke, look! It's snowing!" Annabeth cried gleefully, letting go of his hand to frolic in the snowflakes. Thalia and Luke shared a smile. There was happiness. Peace. Family.
This was, of course, before the words "Camp Half Blood" "Hermes Cabin" "Pine Tree" "Daughter of Zeus" "Kronos Taking Over Western Civilization" and "Percy Jackson" ever came to mind.
4. Sadie Hawkins Dance by Reliant K
Girls ask the guys, it's always a surprise, there's nothing better.
"So, see you at the fireworks tonight?" Annabeth ran off, laughing at my surprised face.
Crap! Did she just ask me out? Wow, Percy. Fail. Epic fail. The guys are supposed to invite the girls, right?
Well, it worked out. I got a date with Annabeth. But still… I feel insecure about it. Like, I'm not good enough for her.
If I just said that to Annabeth…she'd probably laugh and call me a Seaweed Brain.
But imagining that alone was enough to give me some encouragement.
I ran after Annabeth. "Wait up!"