Annabeth's POV

"Hi Percy.",Sally said

"Hi Mom",he replied smugly. He didn't even seem so happy about seeing her. It's like he forced his words out. I,on the other hand,was very happy to see him. But I'm also pretty nervous. Because I knew that I'm gonna have to talk to him anytime soon and also because he wore a look that makes people infer that he has just killed someone. He didn't even look at me so I knew now that he was definitely mad.

"Well Percy,your friends are here."

"Okay mom,I'll be sure to check on them later."

He walked right past us without saying another word. But his mom stopped him,she called him and he turned around to listen. He even looked annoyed.

"Percy you have to clean the table first.I already had Nico pick up the pieces of paper so now it's your turn."

"Yes Mom",he replied irritably then proceeded to do his task. I felt sorry for him after looking one last time at the living room. The place was definitely a wreck. One big,giant wreck. I didn't know that people could leave a mess that big.

I decided to just go upstairs and chat with Grover and Thalia, I am pretty beat up today since I didn't get enough sleep probably because of the nightmares I've been having. I don't even know what they mean.

I was thinking of the things Grover and Thalia and I could do in the meantime but unfortunately they were snoring away. I thought that it was a pretty good idea so I tried to copy them. I haven't even laid down at the bed when I spotted Nico. He looked worried and impatient. He looked like he just lost on a multi-million dollar deal. His eyes had the look that he has when something really,really bad happened or...will happen. He's been pacing back and forth for some time now.

I suddenly remembered that I had to ask him something. Their plan to defeat Kronos. Maybe it'll help me understand my dreams. So I went near him. He saw me and his posture stiffened. He prepared himself for the questions that I'll throw at him. He even looked like he was preparing for a surprise attack from a monster.

"Nico, I need to ask you something",I started. He looked at me and studied my expression for a few seconds before replying.

"Shoot".

"What is the plan to defeat Kronos that you discussed with Percy",I said. I knew that I should have started by asking him a normal question but I was really desperate. Maybe what he would tell me will help me understand my dreams better. I expected him to take a deep breath and start explaining but he didn't. His eyes widened at my question. He looked blankly in another direction before saying anything.

"Ha-How d-did you-",he stuttered but I cut him off.

"That doesn't matter",I retorted. I really didn't want him to know that I eavesdropped on Percy and his mom. I'm not an eavesdropper. I just happened to spy at them for a short time. There's a difference.

"I'm sorry Annabeth.I can't tell you.I made a promise to Percy that I wouldn't tell anyone."

"Is it that important.",I asked.

"I guess so. It is to him"

"Why wouldn't he let you tell anyone"

"He said he didn't want you guys to worry about him."

"Why would we worry about him"

"Well,the plan's sort of dangerous"

I just stared at him and shot him a look that said "I-don't-believe-you".

"Okay it's a lot dangerous.",he continued. I think he figured out that he couldn't trick me that easily.

Then he said,"I'm sorry Annabeth,I can't tell you any more further information. Everything else besides that are secrets. But don't worry,you'll soon find out what's going on. Soon Annabeth,not now at this time."

With those final words,he strode off and went downstairs.

I was about to continue to try and copy Grover and Thalia and take a nap but I heard Percy and Nico talking about something downstairs. I didn't even know that my sense of sound got this strong.

Curious,I went downstairs to listen to their discussion.

At first their voices were very faint and I heard only muffles but as I went closer,their voices became more clear. I definitely need to stop doing this kind of stuff. Spying. But still,I was desperate for answers since I couldn't understand my dreams. They seemed to worry me very much.

It started out like this.

"Percy have you decided yet",Nico asked him.

"Not yet."

"Well you better have a decision next week."

"But that's too early."

"We can't extend."

"Why not"

"Because we're running out of time."

There was a short period of silence before his voice rang out.

"Okay man. I promise I'll have a decision by next week."

"Okay I'll see you later."

"Alright "

Nico was already out the door when Percy stopped him.

"Hey man are you going to the dance on Friday."

"Well yeah,you going too."

"I guess so"

"Cool"

"Who are you asking to go with you"

"I don't know.I think I'm gonna ask Thalia."

"You like her don't you."

There was a silence before Nico answered. He seemed to be deep in thought on what he was gonna say to Percy.

"Yeah. I do. A lot actually."

I smiled at this. It was perfect. He likes Thalia and Thalia likes him. It's harmony.

"You can do it. 'Cause I seriously think she likes you too",Percy said as if he just read my mind.

"Well,at least you don't have a problem on asking someone to the dance. Every girl in school is obsessed and in love with you.",Nico told him.

"I am definitely not gonna ask any of those swooners to the dance.I guess I'll ask Rachel since she's the only girl at school who acts normal around me. If she won't be able to come then I'll just go alone."

"Oh well. Goodnight man."

"Alright Good Night."

Percy was now walking in my direction so I quickly and silently went upstairs to finally take my nap. I looked at Grover and Thalia. They looked so peaceful sleeping. It was like nothing in the world could wake them up.

I wasn't on the bed yet when I heard Sally calling us for lunch.I sighed irritably.

"Why do I always get interrupted",I thought. Unfortunately,nobody seemed to care


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