A/N: Sorry I'm late.
Chapter 4: My knight on a white…Porsche?
Nico's POV
'…Yeah, I kissed Piper again because Leo here pushed me' Jason said.
'Well,' Leo replied 'It was part of the plan'
Everybody including theia Sally looked at G who was busy dusting her "electrocuted outfit".
'What? I was asked.' G said
'Well G, even though you're "asked" to do it, it doesn't mean you have to do it' Theia said. (We call our aunts 'theia')
'Theia, you know me. When I don't agree with the motive of the prank, I don't do it.' G said 'And besides it was requested by her own sister and mom'
'What?' Piper exclaimed 'My own mom? She wouldn't…'
'Oh I'm sure she would' Thalia said 'You know her when it comes to romance. You won't even realize you're talking to.'
I did a high five with her.
'Ha-ha. Very funny, Thals, very funny.' Piper said.
'Well, it was requested by more than one person' Leo said.
'Yup, what he said' G added
'What—' Piper was snapped by Jason.
'The point is don't do that again Leo, G.' Jason said. 'Besides Piper likes another guy and so do I'
'You're gay?' Leo asked
'No! I mean, I like someone else too.'
'Ok, sorry. I thought you meant… Ok never mind'
We looked at Piper who looked like she'll burst to tears any moment now.
'Pipes…' Thalia said
'I… I better go. Mom is probably worried. Bye,' after she said that, she just ran out of the dinning room and eventually out of our "house". We all looked at Jason.
'What? I didn't say anything wrong' Jason exclaimed.
'Boys… totally blind' Thalia said. Me, Percy and Jason looked at her and said 'What?'
'Yeah, totally'
Then there was silence.
'I'll talk to you later young lady' theia said to G. 'and also you young man. Don't think you're out of this' she said to Leo.
I could see Annabeth uneasy about the whole situation. And theia seemed to notice.
'I'm sorry about that Annabeth. So, let's eat.'
We eat dinner in silence. Nothing was discussed. The usual. Annabeth left and Theia "scolded" G and Leo. Do not be fooled, by her words. She really isn't the type of mom who "scolds" her children. She only says 'Next time dear, don't do that again ok?' She really isn't good at being mean.
I envy the Lucky fish (I call Percy 'Lucky fish' sometimes) for having a mom like that. I mean, in our building (Helm building) I've got two Ladies who can't keep their mouth shut (don't tell that to my mom and Bianca). During private dinners, my mom would never stop talking to my dad; blabbing about his "irresponsible actions". Bianca does the same to me, and me and my dad would just ignore them. Then they get really pissed and we, men would just laugh.
Anyways, as for Jason, he got "counseling" lessons from her eldest sister; Diana. I could hear her shouting from the fifth floor (yes I could, with the help of intercoms, of course) of lightning tower:
'Jason, you're not supposed to do that to girls!' Diana exclaimed.
'So, you're telling me that you support them more than you do to me' Jason replied
'No! I'm just saying you shouldn't treat girls like that'
'What did I do wrong? I just said that Piper likes another guy, and I like another girl. There's no problem in that.'
'That's exactly my point!'
'I don't understand anything of what you're saying'
'Boys…you don't understand a thing of what girls feel. You're just like your brother Apollo.'
'You say 'your brother' as if Apollo isn't your twin'
'Stick with the subject.'
I could go on forever. When Diana starts lecturing you, you can never make her shut up.
Annabeth's home, 09:30 pm
Annabeth's POV
The week went on, nothing special. I got along (surprisingly) with G and Bianca. It turned out that G was also into books (I know, boring but I like reading) and was also into architecture. I mostly hang out with Percy, who was in all my classes. So I guess you could say all the time instead of mostly. He's really pretty cool. You should have heard few of his songs (During free time I go with him to the music room). He is really fun to hang out with. No, I'm not saying that I hang out with him, I'm saying... Ugh forget it. Anyways, tomorrow would be the sleepover, and I'm getting really nervous, especially it will be out of town sleepover (sort of). It is going to be on long island sound; in some rest house or something.
I'm really nervous about it, so I decided to take a jog. Yeah, I know weird right? But I jog whenever I need time to think. My dad doesn't mind, because I used to that in San Francisco too.
Olympus residence, 10:30
Percy's POV
I'm in the dining room eating dinner with my cousins. As usual, our parents aren't there, which means the dining room would be a jungle. There would be "fights and arguments" everywhere.
Diana is currently arguing with Apollo for his 'recklessness' (he spilled water on her skirt). Apollo's reply was 'Yeah, whatever lil' sis'. That triggered her anger. She started blabbing about her being older, his immaturity and bunch of other stuff. For the record, I think both of them are immature (they're 23). G was listening to music with her gigantic head phones by Dr. Dre. She had 8 wine glasses in front of her, filled with water and she was playing 'Play-that-tune-drum-style' with the glasses (using her fork and knife).Meanwhile, Bianca is scolding Nico for using the wrong fork;
'I just want to eat the freaking salad.' Nico said.
'Use the salad fork' Bianca said.
'Which one is the salad fork?'
'That one'
'This one?'
No! That one.'
Thalia hit Jason in the head that he almost choked. They were arguing who will get the chicken leg.
'The leg is mine!' Thalia said.
'I got it first.'
'Well, I'm older so I'll have the leg.'
I could go on with their arguments, so I better stop. I guess the Poseidon brothers (Triton and I) are the only decent ones in the room.
Then Triton gasped loudly that everyone stopped whatever they're doing.
'Adele! You spilled grape juice on my new tux!' Triton said. Yes, you read right. Tux. He is wearing tux.
'Dude you wear tux at home?' Jason asked 'Why don't you dress like a normal college guy? After all, you're still in college. Dress like one.'
'Who cares if I wear tux?' Triton asked, and everybody did face palms.
Ok, forget what said about the two of us being the only ones decent. Because I think, only I; Percy, is the only decent person here; in this room.
'I'm going to mom's apartment' I said.
'Why?' Nico asked
'Nothing,' I replied. 'Just want to go there. I mean I feel like staying there for tonight'
'Ok bye dude'
I left the dining room. I was glad to be out of there. Now, you might be wondering; why does Percy's mom have an apartment? Well, she lived in that apartment before she met my dad. We don't go there anymore but I still go there. Just to cool off. I grabbed my keys and went.
Annabeth's POV, 11:00
I'm tired. I just jogged ten blocks from my house, what do you expect? Wait, ten blocks? (This is what I hate about myself, my brain knows what I'm doing but my physical body doesn't) I looked around. Clearly, I did not know where I was.
Oh God, I'm lost. (This is what happens when I jog with headphones on.) What was I thinking? I'm new here and I barely now the place and still, I took a jog? Vlacas.
I stopped for a while to catch my breath when I heard a voice.
'Hey young lady' a voice said 'are you lost?'
I turned around and saw two ugly looking men walking towards me.
Aw, shit.
Percy's POV
I was on my way to my mom's apartment when I heard a loud scream down the block. I drove toward and parked at the side. What I saw was two gangster-looking guys surrounding a blonde girl. She was very familiar. Although I can't see her face properly, I could tell that she looked familiar.
Annabeth's POV
I screamed for help. I knew it was useless since no one would be out late at night. But I was desperate. I had to. I had no choice.
'Get away from her,' I heard a familiar voice say. Thank you Lord!
I looked towards the voice. It was… Percy. I looked at his side and saw his white Porsche parked on the side.
My knight on a white Porsche.
'Get away from her,' Percy warned.
'What'cha gonna do kid?' Ugly number one said.
'I said, back off' Percy replied.
'You got spunk' Ugly number two said.
'Are you gonna back off or what?'
'You wanna fight kid?'
Then Ugly #1 charged. Percy dodged his attack easily. Ugly #2 took advantage and punched Percy. But Percy caught his hand before it could punch him and twisted it. Ugly #2 growled in pain while Ugly #1 charged from behind. Percy must have sensed it coming so he stepped aside and Ugly #1 punched Ugly #2 instead. Ugly #2 was unconscious. Ugly #1 didn't learn his lesson yet. He took a knife out of his pocket and charged.
'NO!' I screamed. I shut my eyes so I would see anything.
I opened my eyes slowly, only to see Percy holding the knife against Ugly #1's throat. Some how he managed to catch Ugly #1's wrist and turned it against him. But Percy let go of his wrist, and took the knife. But Ugly still attempted to punch him. Percy dodged and punched him in the face and kicked him on the stomach. Ugly fell down, defeated.
'So, you still want more?' Percy asked while cracking his knuckles.
'No, no we'll leave' Ugly 1 said while dragging Ugly 2 off the side walk.
Percy and I sat on the park bench near by.
I was stunned.
'Are you ok? Percy asked 'what are you doing out late at night?'
'I… I took a jog.' I said stupidly.
'You took a jog? In the middle of the night? Alone?' Percy said. He sounded protective. I could blame him. He saved me. Wait, he's being protective?
'Yes,' I said, feeling ashamed. 'How about you? Why are you out? Are you stalking me?'
'What? No!' he replied. I could see him blushing. 'I was on my way to my mother's apartment.'
'Why would your mom—'
'It was her apartment before she met my dad. Now let's get you home. Where do you live?'
Now it was my turn to be caught of guard. I hadn't taught about it. I was new here; I don't know where I was. I was lost.
'I…I don't know' I replied, feeling more stupid than ever. Me? The Annabeth Chase lost? The girl who could out smart anyone is lost? Yeah, you could say that.
'You don't know your own address? How—' He stopped himself. 'Sorry. I forgot you were new here. I guess I could just take you with me back to Olympus. There are plenty or guest rooms there. Is that ok?'
I was lost for answers. He already helped me, now he wants to help me again?
'Err… sure.' I replied. 'And Percy… Thanks.'
I smiled at him and he smiled back. He took off his leather jacket revealing a white hoodie. He took that off to and wrapped it around me. Then he wore the jacket again.
'Here, wear this. It's cold.' He said. I didn't realize that I was already shivering.
'Thanks.'
'Don't mention it. Now come.'
He led me to his white Porsche and opened the door for me. And I said my thanks. He didn't reply though. Man, this guy is such a gentleman.
He went to the driver's side. And we went.
We rode in silence for five minutes until I decided to break the ice.
'How did you learn to do that?' I asked
'Do what?'
'The fighting thingy.'
'Oh, that. I took private classes when I was small.'
Private classes, I forgot they were rich.
'Ok'
'Here, take my phone and call your parents. They might be worried about you. Tell them you're sleeping on your friend's house.'
'Thanks.' I called my dad and told him I'm ok and that I'll be sleeping over at Thalia's tonight. (Hey it's true! Percy and Thalia live on the same house! Well compound actually). My dad agreed. Phew.
After a while Percy called Bianca, he told her to prepare a room for me. She asked who will stay on the room, but Percy cut her off.
We reached Olympus and found Bianca waiting on the entrance door.
'Where were you? You know I'll get in trouble if you go missing! And you even cut me off when I was talking to you! What were you—' Bianca stopped talking when she saw me. 'Oh hi, Annabeth, what are you doing here?' Then she looked at Percy. 'Ποια είναι η έννοια του παρόντος?' I think they speak Greek whenever they need to talk privately.
Percy explained the whole thing on the living room. It wasn't exactly a room. My room looked like a maid's room compared to it, which is saying something.
'Ha, so the rumors are true,' Bianca said. 'You two are dating!'
Percy and I exchanged looks and said 'No!'
'Really?' a voice said.
We were all startled. I almost jumped of my seat. G appeared. Apparently she was playing PS 3 on the corner.
'G! What the heck are you doing?' Bianca said. 'It's past curfew!'
'Well, then you're violating it too.' G replied.
'Under special circumstances,' Bianca shot back. 'Besides I'm older.'
'Whatever mom,' G said.
'What mo-'
'Oh who do we have here?' G raised an eyebrow.
'I doubt you didn't hear anything' Percy said.
'Yup, you're right,' G said while smiling mischievously.
'Eavesdropper'
'So?'
Percy glared at G and G glared back.
'Muggle' G said.
'Squib' Percy replied.
'Death eater'
'Stop this!' Bianca said.
'Voldemort' G continued
'Ugh! Seriously G! I wonder if you are really a girl or what.'
'What's that supposed to mean?' G asked.
'Yeah, what's that supposed to mean?' another voice said.
Nico looked up who was playing PS3 on the corner. He too was playing.
'Nico! What did I tell you about sleeping late?' Bianca went to Nico and started hitting him.
'Ignore them,' G said 'they're so immature.'
Bianca heard her and shouted 'Look who's talking!'
'Come on,' Percy said. 'I'll take you to your room. Diana will take care of them.'
Percy led me to a corridor with four odd-looking elevators. One had a lightning bolt engraved on it, the other had a trident, and the third one had a Greek helmet. The elevator which we rode had an image of a hearth.
'Why are there four elevators?' I asked Percy
'Oh, there are four elevators, one each for each building. And each of the Olympians; my dad, Uncle Z and H and Aunt Hestia owns their own building. My dad owns the trident building. So my room is the third floor on Trident building.'
'Don't you mean on the third floor?'
'No. It is the third floor.'
We reached "my room" on hearth building which is apparently the third floor.
'Here you go,' Percy said 'If you need anything just press the red button on the intercom. If you want to talk to me just look out on the balcony or press the green button on the third column. Good night.'
'Good night,' I said. When Percy was about to leave I hugged him and said 'Thank you.'
'Don't mention it' with that he left.
'Good night…Percy'
I looked at the "room" and found a king size bed. I lied down. God, it was perfectly soft. I could sleep forever. I realized that I was still wearing Percy's hoodie. It smelled like mints with a touch of sea breeze. Without realizing it, I fell asleep.
I woke up when I heard a voice singing. I looked around and found my self in the guest room of Olympus. It was 4 am. Who would be singing at 4 am?
I went over to the balcony and stepped out. I looked around and saw that all the buildings of Olympus were made of tinted glass. Only the balcony door was made out off see-through glass. I stepped out of the balcony door.
I heard the singing again.
Today is a winding road that's taking me to places that I didn't want to go
Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Today in the blink of an eye I'm holding on to something and I do not know why
I tried
It was coming from the other balcony; just the opposite of mine. The guy who was singing was wearing a navy blue bathrobe. I couldn't see his face because he wasn't facing my direction.
He continued strumming.
I tried to read between the lines
I tried to look in your eyes
I want a simple explanation-
I accidentally stepped on something; I think it was a whistle or something. The guy who was singing heard it and stopped singing. He turned when he heard the noise. I ducked down, hoping he won't see me.
'I know you're hiding Annabeth, I can see through the balcony glass.' said the voice.
I rose and saw Percy sitting on the balcony chair looking at me; his both hands were placed under the back of his neck. He placed his guitar on the guitar stand on his balcony.
'I'm sorry to interrupt you.' I said
'It's fine,' he replied. 'Can't sleep. Sorry if I woke you'
'No you didn't. I wake up at 4 every morning.'
'OK, wanna grab some coffee?'
'Sure why not.'
'Meet me down.'
He rose from his seat. He was just wearing pajamas and his bathrobe. His bathrobe train wasn't tied and he wasn't wearing a shirt inside. So I could see his chest. I hope I wasn't blushing. He left and closed his door.
I went back inside the room. I found a comb inside the bathroom and used it. I brushed my hair and tied it. I looked at the mirror and straightened my clothes. I still wore his jacket.
I went out of the room and rode the elevator.
I reached the lobby and found Percy waiting for me. We went inside the kitchen and Percy prepared coffe for both of us. We talked for like 30 minutes, I think. He's really fun to talk with. He would let you finish talking and then speak. We were in the middle of a conversation when we heard whispering around the corner.
'Die, die!' a female voice said.
'Yes, we did it dude' said another voice, but it was a male's voice.
'I can't play anymore' the girl said 'I'm sleepy'
'Yeah me too' the boy sighed. 'With great power, comes a great need to take a nap. How long have we been playing.'
'3 and a half hours since Diana left. She thought we're already sleeping'
'Ok, We've only got one hour to sleep before breakfast, so we better go.'
Then two dark figures emerged from the corner.
'Don't move' Percy said.
'Why?' I asked
'Just, don't move'
The two figures started to move forward... It was strange that I couldn't see them properly since the light was on.
they came closer to us. I began to recognize them. It was Nico and G.
Nico was wearing a khaki black shorts (knee length) and black T-shirt. G was wearing PJ's; which was too big for her and a sleeping hat; like a dwarf's.
'Hi nii' G said without even looking at Percy.
'Good night' Nico said
They walked right passed us without even looking. They walked to the elevators and went straight up.
'OK, do they do that all the time?' I asked
'Yup, they do that when they get new games.' Percy replied. 'They sneak out of their bedrooms right after Diana sends them there.'
We ended our Nico and G conversation. Though we still talked. The conversation continued. We remained there until their maid Adele (that's what Percy called her) came and said breakfast was ready. After she left Percy and I headed to the dining room. It was larger than I expected. Then bunch of other people came out of the elevators; G came out of the hearth elevator (she was still wearing the hat), Nico and Bianca from the helm elevator, Jason, Thalia and two other people from the lightning tower, and a guy from the trident building.
A/N: I hope you like it. I stopped right there because I thought it would be too long so... Review!
Question: Can anybody guess G.J.'s full name? Anybody can answer except Mix, whom I already said the name to.
Any ways, enjoy!
Riptide.
