So, my friends and I had a High School Musical marathon. Right after, we had a karaoke party. I just love my friends. We have a tree house we're working on. It's called Camp Half Blood :) The walls are bright colors, and the floor is aqua, and it always smells musty. Even with all of the flaws, the place is special to all of us; because we created a bond in there. Anyways, let's get on with the story. Thanks to all reviewers!
Shangratiger101: Thank you so much :) That means a lot! And yes, the drama is on its way!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Percy Jackson, or any of the songs used in this fanfic.
Annabeth POV:
Almost a week has passed, and school starts tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the start of a hopefully normal year. The paparazzi have been surprisingly low. Though, I have been careful of how I go about in public. I usually wear hoods and sunglasses, and it disguises me for the most part. Our band, The Demigods, have really hit it off. At our last practice, we'd perfected our newest song, written by yours truly.
FLASHBACK: "I finished the accompaniment!" I squealed excitedly. This surprised me a bit. I never squeal. Ever. I quickly covered my mouth, while Percy and Thalia laughed at me. I blushed and chuckled. Finally, Nico broke the laughter and asked for the new song.
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We'd practiced quite a few times, and we were sounding really good with our new song. I feel like with one more practice, we could get it right. We counted it off, and started. Thalia had to play violin in this song. I can play almost any instrument, and I was the first choice for violin, but trust me, its way hard to sing and play violin. Thalia led us off and the other instruments sort of faded into the beat. Soon enough, I was so caught up in the music; I couldn't focus on anything around me.
"Rather Be"
(feat. Jess Glynne)
[Verse 1:] When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat[Pre-Chorus:]
With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same, get you another name
Switch up the batteries[Chorus:]
If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shake me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be[3x][Verse 2:]
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
As long as we're together, there's no place I'd rather be[Pre-Chorus][Chorus]
Hmmmmmmmmmm, hoooooooooo
Be[9x]
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah[Chorus]
We sounded amazing! I was really pleased with the music, and teamwork of our band. We all connected very well. There was a certain bond that just seemed unbreakable. But we did need another singer. But I do think we could use another guitarist and singer. I think Percy could be very useful as a lead singer. It would take a lot of convincing for him to do that. His father was a music enthusiast, and he'd passed away. It will take a lot of confidence and comfort for Percy to see past that. I can't admit that this song wasn't about him. I feel like the two of us could be something special together. I just wish he'd get the hint already! Boys can be so dense!
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OUT OF FLASHBACK: School starts tomorrow though. I will admit to say that I am a bit nervous. When you're famous, some nasty rumors can circulate. I don't want anything about my ex to haunt me. Luke was sweet to me; until he met Calypso. Luke Castellan is an actor back in Hollywood, and we met on the set of one of our movies. I was, of course, playing the damsel in distress. He happened to be the ruggedly handsome character that swept me off my feet. Unfortunately, it happened outside of the movie as well. We had been dating for about a year, and one day I came back into my house to grab something I forgot, and I walked in on him doing IT was another girl. I was heartbroken for months. I turned into one of those girls that sing only heartbreak songs: similar to Taylor Swift.
I had already gathered all of my school supplies, and I have printed off my schedule, and all of the necessary information I needed. Sighing, I stood up from my bed, and walked off into the hallway of the Jackson household. I turned around to shut my door, and while I turned the knob, I felt a pair of soft, yet calloused hands reach around my eyes. "Guess who," said Percy. It was clearly him I chuckled and muttered, "Seaweed Brain." He gave me a sly smile that secretly made my heart melt into my stomach. I love and hate how he makes me feel. It feels like I'm on a roller coaster. You love it, but you hate it at the same time. You know? He leaned against the wall in the hallway. "Since we start school tomorrow, how bout I take you on that promised tour of New York City?" I smiled and laughed. "When did you become such a gentleman?" I asked jokingly. He playfully scoffed. "I've been a gentleman the whole time, you just didn't realize it." I laughed once more and pushed past him. "Are we inviting Thalia?" I asked. "No. I think she's at Nico's. I'm pretty sure that they are falling for one another." Like I'm falling for you? My subconscious wanted me to say. I smirked at him, grabbed the car keys, and walked out the door. I looked behind me to see if he was following. He stood there with a sly grin on his face. "Are you going out in your pajamas Wise Girl?" I looked down, and sure enough, I was still in my owl shorts and a T-shirt. I looked up at him, feeling my face heat up. "Not a word," I said. I put his hands up in surrender. He was still in his pajamas too. "I'll be right back," I say.
Twenty minutes later, I looked at myself in the mirror. I had on a grey tank top that clung to my body and showed off my curves without making me look slutty. For my bottoms I was just wearing black shorts that were comfortable and easy to walk around in. I of course had on my grey high tops, and wore a silver chain on my left wrist. My honey-blonde hair was down my back in my signature curls with a New York Yankees hat that somewhat hid my face from the paparazzi. Feeling confident, I walked out of my room, and grabbed a shoulder strap bag on the way out. I made sure I had my phone, sunglasses, and some cash. I took one last look at myself in the mirror and walked out the door to find Percy waiting in the living room. He had a green v neck and denim jeans on. His signature black converse was on his feet. My stomach did a flip and my heart was beating faster. When he saw me he smiled and stared for a moment. Feeling my cheeks warm up, I said, "Ready to go?" He nodded and we were out the door.
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PERCY POV
"Where to next?" I asked to Annabeth as she looked at the Empire State Building with awe in her eyes. She shrugged to me and said, "You're the tour guide," and she smirked. I rolled my eyes and pulled her along. "You like this don't you." I said to her. "Well of course I do!" she said, "New York is iconic in architecture. I mean, look at all of these buildings! Each is more diverse than the last, and I just can't help falling in love with this city. I could really see myself here one day: settled down with a family, owning my own architecture firm. I always thought that I belonged in California. But I'm starting to figure out that maybe, I belong here. Sorry… I didn't mean to unload all of that on you…" I laughed. "It is amazing here isn't it? There's always so much going on, and for a guy with ADHD, that's always a good thing." She looked at me. Crap. I just told her I have ADHD. "You have ADHD too?" she asked. "Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to blurt that- wait. You have it?" She grinned. "Yes I do. Dyslexia too!" "No way. Me too! You read too much than. I can hardly read at all and you read like a book a day!" I said. "I guess I just work at it." She said simply. Gods, she's amazing. She's so beautiful. I can hardly see her face right now because of her glasses and hat, but I don't even care. That came out wrong… What I'm trying to say is you can see past her outer beauty. Her personality is so beautiful it's almost as if her body just can't contain it all. She's beautiful in a timeless way. I am so cheesy sometimes I make myself sick. I just can't help myself around Annabeth.
The two of us were now walking through central park, eating ice cream. We were playing twenty-one questions, when we'd come to a fountain. "Want to sit?" she asked. "Sure." I replied as smoothly as I could while eating bubblegum ice cream. "I think it's my turn" she says, "If you could stop time for one moment, and no one but you would remember anything that would happen but you, what would you do?" "I'd kiss you." I said without thinking. Shoot. Crap. Di immortals! Why do I have to ruin everything that I do? I was almost positive I'd just ruined any and every chance I'd ever had with her. I looked up at her face, and once again, grey meets green. I tried looking down out of fear, but she gently grabbed my chin, inviting me to meet her eyes. When it happened, she said, "Well, what if I want to remember that?" I smiled, and felt myself, and she leaning in. Our lips brushed for just a moment. I couldn't control it anymore. I pressed my lips against hers with everything that I had been holding back. Fear of rejection, loss from my dad, but mostly, love for Annabeth. Our lips were moving in sync, and they seemed to fit with one another perfectly. There was a fire in my stomach that had been kindling since the day I met her, but now it was a bonfire, spreading warmth to every inch of my body. I couldn't help but notice that her lips were soft, and her breath was warm. We broke away, and looked into one another's eyes. "You have no idea how long I have wanted to do that," I say. "Right back at you." She says. Our lips met once again, and as soon as they'd connected, they broke apart. Annabeth was falling back into the fountain, and I was still on the edge. I looked up in rage to find Rachel Elizabeth Dare smiling down at me. She flashed a 'seducing' smile towards me and crept towards Annabeth. "What're you doing kissing my boyfriend ugly? That fake blonde hair of yours must've been blinding him from your face, because clearly, I'm much prettier than you are." I was about to punch Rachel when Annabeth stood up from the fountain. "Well, clearly, you don't have very good eyesight, or maybe you're just so unwanted from the rest of the world, that you wouldn't know a celebrity when you see one." She took off her Yankee's hat and brushed her sopping wet curls from her face. "Hey. I'm Annabeth." I laughed so hard I nearly fell back into the fountain, but luckily I caught my grip on the edge right before. Rachel looked shocked to say the least, but she quickly regained her composure. I couldn't help but notice that a crowd was forming, and it looked like a few paparazzi were among them, with large black cameras that stood out. This isn't good. "Well, at least I don't have to go through hundreds of plastic surgeries to be pretty. Or dress in designer clothing to take away from an ugly face." She looked at the crowd with a smug grin, and turned back towards us. Annabeth was about to retort with something so good that I know I'd be laughing for days, but she hadn't seen the paps yet. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her behind me. "Rachel want to know the difference between you and Annabeth? Annabeth doesn't try to be beautiful, and that's what makes her beautiful. You dress like a slut to get people to notice you, and they do: but not for anything good. Annabeth can wear whatever she'd like, and people would still notice her because she has beauty from within. I know that somewhere deep, deep, deep, deep, deep down, there still may be a speck of the girl that I knew as kids. But someone else has come and taken her place, because you are not the Rachel Dare I used to know." I finished and it looked like the crowd was holding its breath. Rachel looked me into the eyes and smiled. "You're just playing hard to get." Oh gods, this girl is crazy. Next she moved to Annabeth. "At least I don't need a boy to protect me, go to hell." She said to Annabeth. "Well I just met hell on earth right here," and gestured to Rachel. That's my Wise Girl. Rachel scoffed and stormed off, shaking her hips like a circus clown the whole way. I smiled down at Annabeth, and she grinned up at me. This could be something right here. I know it. As cheesy as it may sound- it's the start of something new. I threw my arm around her shoulders, and kissed her wet head.
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There's the start of the Percabeth relationship, and also the start of high school drama. Sorry it's taken forever to upload. Well, I hope you guys like the story- I was thinking I should bring Calypso in? And she and Rachel could kind of gang up together and be a whole lot more drama? Let me know what you guys think! Review! And thanks for reading!