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It all started with a Love Song

"'Cause everything you do and words you say

You know that it all takes my breath away"

–Taylor Swift. –Two is Better than One.

Chapter 2: Breathless Every Time

Annabeth seriously hated being her. It seemed as if the Fates and all people in the world were against her. Why, of all the bands that existed, she had to work with the one in which Percy was?

Their eyes were still connected, and she could see resentment, sadness and pain in his green ones. But she didn't understand why, he was the one who hurt her. She felt how a knot of hatred was formed in the throat, all the feelings that she had been trying to forget all those years were returning to her.

Percy broke the eye contact seconds later. He threw the white box on the face of Leo, who snapped awake and sat up on the couch, all alarms on. Percy slumped on the couch too, and tried to suppress a laugh when he saw the mustache on the face of his friend.

Percy looked at Jason "Really?"

The blonde just shrugged "Boredom," Percy rolled his eyes.

"Really what?" Leo asked to no one in particular, his eyebrows together "What are they talking about?"

"Oh nothing," Jason lied. Leo shrugged as he didn't care anything. He looked at the people in the room, and Annabeth swore she saw hatred when his gaze fell on Piper, but he quickly looked away.

What had happened between them? Annabeth wondered.

"Well, since we're all here, Charlie and I want to announce something," Silena intervened "This is really important for the company and for both bands, as this project will give us high returns. Charlie," she gave him the word to continue.

"Yes, Charlie, want you to explain?" Percy joked, since nobody called Beckendorf 'Charlie'. Beckendorf sent him a hard look, which made the boys laugh more.

"Well, the label has thought that both bands should sing a song," he snapped "And according to the results, the love songs are the most downloaded and most successful, so you all should write a love song."

Before everyone started to protest, Silena spoke "And thanks to me, it's not just one song," at confused expressions, she added "Each will be paired with someone from the other band and each duo will make one song, so in total we have three love songs that will make the world fall in love!" she squealed and clapped excitedly.

And that's where everyone started to protest.

"But the tour ended yesterday!" Thalia complained. "We need a break!" Piper added.

"But we are working on the new album!" Nico argued. "I used all the ideas I had in the songs of the new album!" Percy intervened.

"I'm starving!" Leo yelled. All were silent and looked at him incredulous.

"Uh, okay," Silena spoke again after a few seconds "You can't pull back because the contracts are signed."

"In addition, couples are already assigned and the schedules to rehearse with the songwriter are set." Beckendorf added.

Another round of groans flooded the room, and Silena, tired of so many complaints, silenced them by hitting the ground with her heel. Everyone looked at her with expectant eyes. Silena cleared her throat before speaking "Mr. D was the one who came up with this idea and who has already begun to announce to the various forms of publicity that 'Half-Blood Studios' is associated to." she took a paper from a black folder that she had in her arms "The pairings are: Jason and Piper," Silena smiled at them "Nico and Thalia," They shared a look and nodded "and Percy and Annabeth."

Annabeth wanted the earth to swallow her. Why him and not Nico or Jason or Leo? The Fates were really against her. She felt her heart heavier, her mouth dry.

"What about me?" Leo asked innocently, still not knowing he had a mustache on his face.

Silena sighed "Well, Reyna didn't accept, so Mr. D decided that you will be free."

"That and that you can't sing," Jason joked. His band mates (except Leo) laughed. Leo pulled his tongue out to Jason.

"Guys, at least be normal for a moment," Beckendorf begged to them, but the only thing he received was more laughter from the boys and some shy smiles of the girls.

"So it's already decided," Silena walked among them giving them a paper to each "These are the schedules to come and rehearse." she returned to stand next to Charles after finishing.

Annabeth raised her eyebrows at her before looking at the paper. According to this she had to be there on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am and Tuesdays and Fridays at 19:00 pm. Great.

"9:00 am?" Percy asked "You gotta be kidding," he looked incredulously at his manager. Annabeth secretly rolled her eyes.

"It's the only time where the songwriter could come, and stop complaining." Beckendorf rebuked him. Percy pouted before he pulled his tongue out to his manager. Charles rolled his eyes.

"But anyway, how long does it take to rehearse just one song?" Piper asked, her perfectly plucked eyebrows together.

"Well, it shouldn't take too long, but the songwriter must write it and Mr. D must approve it, and you know how he is." Silena said, ending with a delicate shrug.

"Yes, a bitter, lazy, fat man." Percy commented distractedly, playing with a pen he had taken from his pocket.

The pen of his father, Annabeth thought sadly.

While the girls opened their eyes in surprise and the boys tried not to laugh, Beckendorf sent a hard look, again, at Percy.

"Don't even think about saying that in front of him Jackson," Beckendorf warned, though it sounded more like an order.

"And what will he do? Fire me? Please,"

Beckendorf didn't answer.

After an awkward silence, Silena spoke again "So, that's all, um, see you tomorrow guys!" she walked out the door with Beckendorf behind her.

Thalia, being brave as she is, was the first to stand up and walk out the door. Annabeth followed, without making eye contact with Percy. Piper left behind her. They continued walking in silence (which was unusual for them) until leave the building.

"So," Piper said uncomfortably, trying to break the silence "What Luke told you about our flight up here?"

Annabeth face-palmed. What kind of girl didn't tell her boyfriend about a trip across the country? She felt horrible.

"You told him, did you?" Thalia asked humorous.

Piper looked at both incredulous "This isn't funny, how could you forget to tell Luke?" she scolded her, making Annabeth feel worse.

"It all went very fast; when we went home Silena said it and I went to sleep! I wasn't even thinking about telling someone that I was going!" Annabeth defended herself.

"Don't make such a fuss and just call him now." Thalia rolled her eyes.

"I will," Annabeth pulled out her IPhone of the jacket's pocket and dialed the number of her boyfriend. She walked a few steps away from her friends while waiting for Luke to pick up the call.

Ring, ring, ring, ring. When Annabeth thought he was not going to answer, a voice spoke over the phone.

"Hey babe, is something wrong?" Luke said. Luke was 23 years old, short dirty blonde hair, sky blue eyes, full lips, pale skin and a body quite well. A scar ran from his right eye to the middle of his cheek, but he never told Annabeth how he got it. He was fun to hang out, serious when the occasion demanded it and loving when he was with her. He was the best boyfriend she could have asked for.

"Hey Luke," Annabeth smiled, though he couldn't see her "No, there's nothing wrong, is that I only wanted to tell you something."

"I'm all ears," Luke said. Oh, she loved how he always made her left breathless every time he do or said something romantic or cheesy to her.

Annabeth took a deep breath "I'm in New York," Silence.

"What?" Luke asked, and Annabeth knew he was very surprised.

"I said I'm in New York," she repeated "I didn't tell you before because I found out last night and was very tired after the concert and-"

"Annabeth," he cut her off "It's okay, don't worry." She felt a great weight get out of her shoulders "Although I will miss you so much…"

Annabeth smiled "I'll miss you a lot too,"

"But I more,"

"No, I more."

"No, me"

"Nope, me."

And you understand how the conversation went.

A/N= Fluffy final! And don't hate me please! Tell me what you think about the chapter! Review?

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HappyOwl :D