I realised once I had posted that chapter that I didn't write anything at the beginning, Ooops, so I decided I would put one at the beginning of this chapter :) First off: As always, reviews and things would be nice but I neatly had a heart attack this morning when I saw that I dad four favourites and followers already! So thanks to every one of you guys, you're the best! Second: I would love to get to know my readers so a really quick question: Who do you ship? And who's your favourite character? Third: There isn't really a third but I like to finish my points with a random one ;)
Percy!
Once I had finally persuaded Annabeth to join us for tea at my place it was 6:25 and I had less than an hour to make dinner. I quickly introduced her to the Library that was built into a hidden wall at the back of the building and before I could say 'book' she had gone.
Smiling I grabbed the ingredients I needed and cut, chopped and cooked everything that needed to be cut, chopped and cooked leaving the rest in the fridge to put out later. We were having spaghetti for tea because it was dead easy to do plus it was really quick, so as soon as the sauce was nearly done I threw some pasta into a pan of boiling water and let it cook.
The door flew open smacking against the door with a loud BANG and I instantly knew it was Talia's way of letting me know she was home.
She walked in dragging a pale, well paler than normal, looking Nico behind her and I gave him an apologetic glance but silently asked what had happened. Thalia seemed to know what I was asking and launched into her tale talking at a rapid speed.
"Nico came shopping with me because you were busy and he let me go in every single shop! He also bought me this really cute stuffed llama keying and it's the cutest thing ever! He even took me to lunch where we went to Café Rouge this really nice French restaurant but I'm not sure how they did it because it was, like, French/Italian/American food. Oh and by the way I bought Annabeth and you a milkshake here," She passed me a cup holder and mine as always was the blueberry one and I noticed that Annabeth's was the chocolate one.
"Annabeth is down at the library so why don't you go and give it her while I look after poor Nico here…" I told her smirking, she huffed and began to stomp away drink in hand but I topped her before she left the room "Thanks for the drink though, and she's been in their for ages alone so don't startle her!" I warned.
With a sigh she nodded and left the room leaving me with a slightly better Nico.
"Whoa, man, you look bad!" I told him and he glared at me softly. His dark black eyes were shining with exhaustion but he looked happier than usual, I know why… "So you and Thalia, Dinner, Alone…?" I said in a suggesting voice but I was only playing so when I received a bright pink face I stared at him eyebrows risen.
"It wasn't a date!" He protested and I chuckled correcting him "I never said it was" He glared at me but his face got brighter.
"Whatever, man, but I swear to the gods… you hurt her and I'll hurt you, if she doesn't get to you first" My voice cracked at the end and I continued to smile although my throat hung in the air. He brushed his black bangs out of his face revealing his black eyes.
We sat in silence for a while until Nico and my phones buzzed making us both jump. Checking our phone I realised there were about five texts:
Jason: We'll be there in a min.
Piper: B a big l8 sparky decided 2 take me out.
Grover: Hi, J and I are on our way.
Leo: Rey, Octavian and I b bout 10 mins.
Frank: Had a DT picking up H and b 5 mins.
I text them back with a simple Okayand stared at Nico.
"You get them too?" I asked when he nodded I sighed and then remembered tea "Shit!" I jumped up and Nico stared at me wide eyed. Running into the kitchen I noticed that the pasta was about to over boil and ran at it full speed turning the hob off.
I carried the pan to a drainer and poored in the pasta waiting for the water to go. I shook the bowl for any extra droplets but there was none.
Putting a respectable amount of food on each plate I heard the doorbell go but Nico had muttered a quick I'll get it and I carried on dishing up. Everyone piled in sitting at their places I passed plate after plate down the table until there were three left: Thalia, Annabeth and mine.
Where are they?
Hurrying down the hallway I found the leaver and pulled opening the hidden door and stepped into the huge Library. I found them both asleep on the rug at the bottom end of the room Annabeth had a book laying next to her which I quickly picked up and placed a bookmark in its place.
I ran back down the hall and grabbed Nico telling him to pick up Thalia and together we lifted them up to the spare bedrooms. It was then they decided to wake up.
"Err…Wha?" Annabeth grumbled her eyes fluttering open. I smiled at her and she grimaced back but I think it was meant not be a smile. I placed her on the bed but she immediately sat back down "How long was I asleep?" She asked. I shook my head.
"Not sure, I was making dinner while you were reading. You slept an awful lot today, could you not sleep last night?" I asked her softly but quickly back peddled when the hurt in her eyes came back "You don't have to tell me or anything but…"
"No, erm, I haven't been able to sleep undisrupted since I was 7" Her voice held a ting of finality and I nodded and smiled at her holding out my hand, "Tea, if you want it"
She smiled and grabbed my hand pulling herself up with a "Humphhhh" I grinned at her and asked
"Good book?" She nodded enthusiastically and started to explain the book as if she was reading from the page… We had reached the table and I still had no idea what the book was about but nodded and smiled at her.
I noticed Thalia was sitting grumpily at the table playing with her pasta like a child. "Hey Pinecone Face" I smirked and she smiled sarcastically and went back to playing with her food so I turned to Nico and whined "I told ya to put her down on the bed not wake her up" pouting childishly.
Talia's face lit up and she turned to me with a grin "You told him to keep me sleep?" I nodded and she turned to Nico with a deathly glare which would make any soldier cower. "And you didn't let me?!" She yelled.
I turned to her and shook my head "Not at the dinner table" She huffed and went back to the plate.
Everyone started to talk and I noticed Annabeth had eaten about half her plate of food but looked as if she wasn't going to eat anymore so I leant over and whispered "Homemade ice-cream for dessert" she looked up at me surprised but a grin broke her thoughtfulness.
"Are you here by yourself?" I asked curiously. Her face turned stony but she turned to me and said "No. I'm with my pet leprechaun." I rolled my eyes but nodded my head
"Me too" She furrowed her eyebrows and I frowned. "Before I made Thal's and Jase move in I was by myself… My dad… "I mumbled and she nodded in understanding.
I realised that she had told me about her parents hours before and muttered a small sorry before looking around the table. Everyone had gone.
I stood up and grabbed her plate after affirming she was done then walked to the kitchen. She followed but then I made a u turn and walked to the living room. Thalia and Nico were sat hugging on the couch, Jase and Piper were in the corner making out, Leo and Reyna were sat playing temple run, Octavian was studying my teddy bears, Grover and Juniper were sat on the floor, Frank and Hazel were smiling at each other all lovey dove.
I coughed and they all stopped looking at me "I'm bored" I yelled smiling.
"TRUTH OR DARE!" Thalia yelled and I nodded grinning.
"Rules: If you don't do a dare or truth take off one piece of clothing, and no kissing family!" Thalia told Annabeth because the others already knew.
"Leo, truth or dare?" I asked. "Dare?" he asked uncertainly but I nodded and smiled "Go and doo the washing up!" He frowned and pouted
"That isn't fair!" He whined but I nodded and pointed to the kitchen.
"Thalia I dare you to kiss Nico!" I told her knowing she'd go for dare. She glared at me but leant over and pressed her lips to his. It was only meant to be quick but she was soon in his lap and we all coughed awkwardly making them jump apart beet red.
"Percy, truth or dare?" They asked. "Dare" I said boldly and they called Leo in and got in a group before Thalia said "Kiss…" I frowned and she finished "Annabeth" I paled and I'm pretty sure Annabeth did too but I leant over and kissed her.
Her lips were soft and full against my own, she tasted like strawberries. I smiled into the kiss and continued to move my mouth against hers ignoring the protests of the others around us. She smiled and I pulled away smiling at her with a wink. Leo stared at us and stared backdating him to say something until he shouted
"If that wasn't steamy I don't know what is!" Glared at him as the heat rose to my cheeks and risked a glance at Annabeth who was staring at me.
Then without warning Annabeth stood up and walked swiftly to the door smiling at everyone apologetically but I noticed she wouldn't meet my eyes.
"Err, sorry, I have to, erm, go" She stuttered and rushed out the door leaving us all bewildered.
I looked around.
"Ice cream anyone?"
