Summary – o2 – "IF YOU GUYS DON'T WAKE UP IN THE NEXT FIVE SECONDS,I'M GOING TO SING THE LION KING SOUNDTRACK!"
Notes –Its raining outside,guys. And I'm next to the window. And its midnight. And I'm going to get caught soon. (Also,I have the habit of making the weirdest side pairings because its fun. Kay? Kay.)

Thalia really did love her boyfriend. She promises she does. If she didn't,she would of never agreed with this stupid trip to the beach in the first place. OK,that was a lie. She would of gone anyway since she hasn't been in the beach in years and she wouldn't pass one up. But this was ridiculous!

Just as she was in that space between consciousness and the dream world,some idiot just had to start blasting the 'Lion King' soundtrack.

"Apollo! Someone of us are trying to sleep!"she protested as she trudged into the living room, wrapped up in her blanket and glowering at him like he had insulted her. Apollo blinked at her before pointing at Percy and Nico cowering behind the counter in fear.

"I like how you automatically blame me,sweetheart,"he clucked his tongue,shaking his head as if he was ashamed before standing up and throwing an arm over her shoulder. "But,I told him he could play whatever he wanted to. So I'll take some blame. Are you going to...punish me?"His voice had dropped in a seductive whisper and he started to lean in close to her face before she put her hand up,effectively blocking him.

"Nuh-uh. Not here. Not now."Thalia warned,shoving him off. Apollo pouted.

"But that wasn't what you were saying last ni-"

"VIRGIN EARS!"Nico screeched, diving over the counter,grabbing a pillow,and whacking the older boy with it. Thalia stared at them with an amused look before heading towards the kitchen,ignoring the rest of their friends, some singing along to 'Hakuna Matata' and others just struggling to stay awake.

Percy watched her cautiously,angling his body towards the opening to the living room if she tried anything. When she finally passed him,he relaxed...only to be met by a slap to the back of the head that made him stumble forward.

"Never play music when I'm sleeping. Ever."Thalia growled before reaching over him (Not really. She sorta used his back as a step stool. But isn't that what best friends are for?)and snatching a bowl off the shelf. Apollo popped up next to her as she was trying to jump and reach the cereal (It really did suck being forever stuck at 5'2),scaring her half to death.

"Need some help?"he offered and she huffed,not liking to accept other people's help for anything. When she was eight and broke her leg,she ignored her younger brother's offers – more like demands – for him to carry her and limped all the way home. Of course,she had gotten yelled at by her parents but still,she liked the feeling of independence almost as much as Dakota liked drinking his Kool-aid. "Fruit Loops? Frosted Flakes? Count Chocula?"Apollo called out the names of the cereals,understanding that she probably wouldn't say anything until he forced her to. "Trix? OK,pa-"

"No! Just give me the Lucky Charms!"Thalia butted in,glaring at the box in his hand as if it had personally offended her. He suddenly grinned mischievously.

"Which Lucky Charms are we talking about here?"

"...Perv. Just give me the damn cereal,"she held out her hand,staring at the ground as if it hurt to accept his help. Apollo smiled. Of course it did. She was Thalia Grace and she wouldn't ever dare to ask for help. He handed it to her and she stomped off,throwing it on the table and angrily filling her bowl up and eating it dry. It was the weirdest thing. Both of the Grace siblings refused to eat their cereal with milk,saying it tasted 'like puke when it gets soggy. I'm not eating that!' and preferring it dry. One time,out of sheer boredom,Leo had dared Jason to eat Frosted Flakes with milk and the blonde looked ready to cry.

It was a strange,strange day.

"So,what are we going to do?"Annabeth asked,grinning up at Will as she said so everyone knew she was only asking to ask and she was really planning on sneaking around with her boyfriend. Dakota did a gagging motion and was quickly whacked by Reyna and Gwen.

"We should go to the Aquarium,"Piper suggested,sliding into the seat next to Thalia,and looking through a brochure,showing everyone one page. It had a typical family of four smiling at each other while looking at dolphins leaping through the water. There were words floating around,declaring it 'The best place on Earth!' and other tacky sayings. The prices were listed on the side and Apollo took it out of Piper's hands,frowning.

"Alright,here's the plan. Nico,Reyna,Gwen – Since you guys are pathetically short,you're 8, got it? Everyone else,you are all 12. Thalia and me are the parents."

"Yeah,because its totally possible to get an Italian, Latino, Native American, and redhead from a black-haired girl and a blonde. Totally possible."

XxXxX

Annabeth blearily blinked away the sleep in her eyes and saw that she was resting on Will's shoulder and that they were in the back of the van Percy had rented to drive everyone around. In the front,said boy was fast asleep,curled up next to Nico who was sprawled out on Reyna. Leo and Piper were mysteriously missing – she didn't want to know what they were doing – and Dakota was laying on Gwen's lap,mumbling "Kool-aid..." under his breath. She had back a snicker and found Apollo and Thalia across from her.

Thalia,probably the most sensible out of everyone,had a blanket draped over the duo, and while Annabeth could only make out the faint outlines of their bodies, was positive that they were probably cuddling. His arms were wrapped around her, bringing her close, and she looked peaceful, her worry lines gone. What sealed the deal was that they were smiling and Annabeth felt a grin split her face. They really were meant for each-

"IF YOU GUYS DON'T WAKE UP IN THE NEXT FIVE SECONDS,I'M GOING TO SING THE LION KING SOUNDTRACK!"

"LEO!"

Notes – That was sappy...You like? XD