Chapter 2

"What are you doing here?" I asked completely shocked to the black haired boy standing at my doorstep.

"What? I can't come and see my best friend?" He defended himself, smiling down at me. I returned it with a scowl.

When I didn't respond, he took a step closer to me. I couldn't help but notice how close he was. How his warm, sweet breath blew on my face...

"Pwease Annie? I'll make up for your birthday! I'm an idiot, I know." He facepalmed himself, spreading his fingers so he could still look at me.

"Why should I?" I replied coldly. I was proud of myself for keeping up the angry facade, because really if he had asked to go swimming with sharks I would've agreed.

"Annabeth, please. Dinner and a movie?" He pleaded giving me the puppy dog eyes.

I sighed, knowing I had lost the battle. "Fine." I couldn't help but give a small smile. His eyes lit up and I tried to calm the butterflies in my stomach.

"Thanks. You won't regret it." He smiled at me, and I noticed he was inching closer to me. He'd probably pull me into a hug and make me do something else. I took a step back, smiling innocently. He looked away- wait. Was that disappointment in his eyes?

"I better get going. Pick you up in three hours." He mumbled then turned around, his hands in his pockets. He sauntered off to his car and turned around to look at me once he got to his door.

I smiled wide at him then waved a little too enthusiastically. His eyes lit up with amusement and he waved back with that goofy, toothy grin of his. He opened the car door and got in, starting the car and driving away.

I closed the door after a few minutes and slide down it, sighing.

"Anniebeth, you ok?" My brother Matthew came in, one eyebrow quirked at me. In one of his hands he had a cookie, and in the other an orange juice box.

"Uh, ya Matthew." I replied, pushing my bangs out of my face. He studied me for a minute then realization dawned on him.

"Percy." He said, wiggling his eyebrows at me like a doofus. My entire face lit up cherry red, betraying me and proving his point right. He scrambled away in a hurry, and I jumped up and chased after him.

"Percy and Annabeth sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" Matthew screamed though the house while running.

"Matthew!" I yelled, gaining speed on him. I grabbed for him and we went sprawling on the floor. I tackled him and pinned him down. "Look you little parasite," I warned. His eyes flashed with anger at the nickname.

"Annabeth!" Someone exclaimed. I looked up and through the blonde hair that was in my face, I saw Susan. The position we were in did not look good, more like I was about to choke him to death. Which I probably would've.

I jumped off of him and stared down at my feet.

"I told you not to hurt your brothers."She scolded before walking off,muttering something about meatloaf.

I gave Matthew my best death glare, and he stuck his tongue out at me. I stalked off into my room and sat down on my bed, sighing. My breathing caught in my throat and everything went dead silent when I realized something.

I'm doing on a date with Percy.

I leaped off of my bed and ran to my closet, looking for something to wear. "Ah!" I screamed quietly. I ran into my bathroom and took a quick shower then called someone I knew could help.

Thalia.

I knew it was a bold and desperate idea, and she knew too.

Twenty minutes later, she arrived at my doorstep with Silena, a bag of makeup with them.

"We've got you covered, Annabeth." Silena reassured, rattling her bag of makeup in front of me. I smiled gratefully and opened the door further, allowing them in. Thalia slipped past me easily and walked off to my room. Silena hesitated and turned to me, smiling sympathetically.

"Percy will die when he sees you." She promised, winking knowingly at me. My whole face flustered and I followed her off to my room.

"Ok. Well, you do not look the best in leather, no offense." Thalia said, taking charge. She winked at me playfully and walked over to my closet. She started taking things off of the racks and throwing them all over the room.

"Eh, ew, the heck! I mean, uhm no. er..Ah!" She exclaimed, making me jump. She pulled out a dress I never wore, for I didn't really like dresses. It had a floral pattern, but all black and white. The flowers wrapped around from the waist and edges, which made it look beautiful. It had a simple black belt attached to it, which Thalia enjoyed.

"Perfect!" Silena shrieked, flipping through her makeup bag. Her head darted up from the bag to me, her eyes scrunched like she was deciding something.

"You don't need heavy makeup, just some eyeliner and skin colored eyeshadow." She announced, taking the things she would need out of her bag. I looked over to Thalia and she nodded in agreement.

"Well c'mon Annie! We only have-an hour!" She flustered. I walked over to the stool she had set up for me and uncertainly sat down.

"Ok don't move, unless you want your eye popped out." My eyes widened at what she said but then she reassured me it was a joke.

After what seemed like forever, she was done. "Ok, it's not much." She shrugged simply. I walked over to the mirror, expecting krusty the clown. I stared at the girl who was staring back at me, which I realized was me.

Silena was right, the natural look did work for me. It made me look pretty in the dress. My hair was let loose, cascading down my shoulders naturally. The eyeliner made my eyes stand out a little, which they didn't really need help with. I looked over to my closet and shuffled over to it, grabbing a pair of flats out of my shoe holder. Ya, I'm an organized person. Shoot me.

"I love it guys!" I grinned at them. Thalia laughed at me and shook her head. I punched her playfully and hugged them both. After a few moments, I heard a knock at the door. I froze where I was, feeling paralyzed.

"Oh Gods. Annie, he's here." She smirked at my expression, trying hard not to laugh. I gulped and shakily walked to the door. I hated feeling like this around him.

"We'll leave after you guys, so he doesn't know we're here." I heard her call from the hall. I nodded but realized they couldn't see me. I didn't care then though.

I stood at the door, frozen to my spot. I felt scared opening the door.

"Annabeth!" He pounded on the door again, anxiety ringing through his voice.

I took a deep breath then opened it up, trying hard to meet his eyes. Right when he saw me, his jaw practically hit the floor, making me self cautious.

"Wow Annabeth, you look...wow." He whispered the last part, not taking his eyes from me. I turned fully red, looking away. He cleared his throat and shifted his weight uncomfortably. I felt rude for not complimenting him back, so I replied

"So do you." I rushed my words shyly. My eyes darted to his face and I saw a grin covering his face.

"Oh Gods you too, hurry it up! Get on one knee while we're waiting!" I heard someone from behind us scold, pushing me forward. Surprised, I fell face first...into Percy's arms.

He wrapped his arms protectively around me and grinned down at me, but I could see his cheeks were rosy. My eyes widened in shock and I pushed away from his chest, turning around to see Thalia laughing her head off at us. I stuck my tongue out at her and she laughed even more.

"Aw c'mon! You guys know you liked it." She teased.

"Ok, I'll remember that next time we see Nico." I shot back, shutting her up quickly. She turned tomato red and I heard Percy chuckle.

"Well we should get going before we miss anything." Percy reminded me, and I nodded slowly. I wanted to go, but I was sort of scared.

We walked to his car in silence and he opened the door for me like a gentlemen. Most guys don't do that these days...

"After you, m'lady." He joked, smiling toothily at me. I rolled my eyes but smiled and slid into his car. The car was so familiar to me, but now it seemed scary. Was this how a date felt? Not that Percy saw it that way probably...

"Music?" He asked, breaking my train of thought. I looked up and realized we were at a stoplight, way past my house. I nodded quietly and flicked it on to the station I knew he hated just to annoy him.

He groaned and banged his head against the steering wheel, much to my amusement. I giggled at him and he pressed the pedal, going forward.

I listened to the radio and realized I knew the song well, I use to love it.

"If I could walk, a thousand miles. Would you think time, would pass me by?" I sung along quietly. Percy looked over to me with a wary expression. I decided to mess with him and smiled widely.

"CAUSE YOU KNOW I'D WALK A THOUSAND MILES, IF I COULD JUST SEE YOU. TONIGHT!" I screamed along to the lyrics, getting some funny looks from people in other cars.

Percy bursted out in laughter at my stupidity and I grinned at him. The song continued and I sang along quietly, not wanting to get yelled at from passing people again.

When he finally stopped the car he looked over to me and let out a small laugh, which caused goosebumps to rise on my arms.

He opened his car door and ran over to my side and opened the door for me. He held his hand out for me, and I hesitantly took it. He wrapped an arm around me and we began walking into the movie theatre.

"Some lucky guy is gonna steal you from me, and then I'm gonna have to beat him up." He whispered to me, teasing me. I wanted to correct him and tell him I'd be okay if he was that guy, but didn't have enough courage too.

I just sighed sadly and nodded weakly. He didn't noticed and let go of me to open the door. My shoulder turned cold and I wanted him to wrap his arm around me again, but sadly he didn't.

"What do you want to see? Hmm.." He asked, balancing on his heel. He use to do that when we were little, and I guess old habits never die.

"Well, Seaweed Brain. Unlike you I thought ahead." I looked up at him smugly, and he winked down at me. I blushed and looked away, but he didn't notice.

"Well all mighty Wise Girl, what shall we be seeing?" He asked sarcastically, leaning down to be on my level. He wasn't that taller than me, only a couple inches really.

"Yes, really." I replied, playing along.

"Well what are we seeing then?" He asked seriously, moving along with the line. We only had to wait for a group of guys that were in front of us.

"I was thinking about That's my boy." I commented casually. It looked funny, and it had Adam Sandler. Who I might add is, hilarious.

"You read my mind." He smiled a Percy smile down at me, and I felt my pulse quicken.

"Hey girlie, don't you look pretty." A boy in front of us commented, winking at me. Disgusted, I glared back. He whistled at me and thats when I had had it. I started to take my shoes off so I could stab him, but Percy beat me to it.

"That girlie is with me. Get lost." He snarled, taking a protective step closer to me. I felt my cheeks heat up and the guy turned back around, grumbling about something.

Percy looked to me with a worried smile "You ok?" He asked me. I nodded, reassuring him. Percy ordered the tickets and we made our way down to theatre 9, but during the whole movie I couldn't get Percy's words out of my head.

That girlie is with me.

I was with him? Did that mean...he liked me? Was he just saying that to scare that guy off? Or did he really, truly want to be with me?

Ugh, love.

"Annabeth, Annabeth?" Percy shook my shoulder and I looked over to him. I stood up and stretched my stiff limbs. Percy chuckled at me and walked out, me shadowing him.

"Just enough time for dinner. Wanna go?" He turned to me, waiting for my answer. I nodded slowly, silently starving. I hadn't eaten any of the reese cups because I didn't want to spoil my dinner.

"Good." He said, a faint smile gracing his lips. I walked next to him in silence as we walked back to the car. He started to drive off and I noticed we were walking into a small restaurant.

"Millie's Diner." I mumbled the name under my breath, the cursive murder on my dyslexic eyes.

The place was really pretty, with small individual stalls. The place wasn't overpacked, but had a few people in it.

After we finished eating, we sat and waited for our check making small talk. He talked about how he was promoted to Captain of the swimming team, and I congratulated him.

"Here you go, sir." A girl came over and smiled smalley at him. He took it from her without hesitation.

"Hey, wait! I'll pay!" I protested. I hated it when people paid for me, I felt like I owed them.

"No." He argued, and gave the girl the money and a tip. She walked away as if in a hurry. I glared at him.

"Why did you just pay for me?" I grumbled, crossing my arms over my chest. Percy smiled sheepishly at me.

"Well, because you're the girl and I'm the guy. The guy pays, no?" He stated as if it was obvious.

"Sexist much?" I snapped. He just smiled at me, his eyes twinkling.

"Annabeth." He muttered, still smiling. Right when we made it to the car, I refused to talk to him. I was still a little annoyed by the little comment he had made about men and paying.

"So Annie, how have you been?" He asked casually, trying to break the awkward silence.

"Good." I muttered when we pulled into my driveway. I tried to suppress my sigh of relief, not wanting to be mean.

"I'll walk you to the door." He insisted. I rolled my eyes playfully at him.

"In case I get kidnapped from here to the door?" I asked, smiling. He nodded, hiding his laugh.

"What if a wild honey badger decided to make you it's next victim. His wife kicked him out, he's mad." He argued. I rose my eyebrows at him- what the heck was he talking about.

We both started to laugh and we got out of the car, walking to my door slowly. Now that the night was ending, I didn't want it too.

"Well, bye Annie." Percy frowned down at me, like he was thinking the same thing as me.

The light reflected off of his eyes, and I felt my heart swelling. He looked so adorable tonight.

"Ya, I guess so." I said, trying to build up courage. He nodded thoughtfully.

"I had a really good time, Percy." I insisted, smiling. He smiled back at me.

"I'm glad." He whispered.

I knew what I had to do. I mustered as much courage as I could, and stood on my tippy toes. I leaned forward and kissed him.

Right on the lips.

I pulled back just as quick as I had leaned in, and opened the door and closed it behind me fast. My heart hammering in my chest. Why had I done that? What stupid planet did I come from that said that was ok?

I couldn't help but look out of the peep hole on the door, and looked through to see Percy. He was just standing there, his eyes full of shock. He was staring at the empty space in front of him like someone was standing there. Well I had been.

He didn't show any emotions besides shock and confusion, and he turned, his back to me, and started walking down the steps numbly and to his car. He looked back up to my house one last time, and I swear I thought he was looking right at me. He opened his door and got in, starting the engine after a few moments of quietness. He backed out of my driveway and drove away.

I turned away from the door and walked into my room, falling onto my bed and not bothering to change into my pajamas.

"What is wrong with me?"

Ok guys, don't worry I have a plan~ I am not rushing this, don't fret!

I have it all covered. *rubs hands together evilly*

ya I fail..

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