Author's Note: I was supposed to stop writing for a while because of my busy schedule, but I can't help it anymore. I've got to update for the sake of my lovely readers. Thanks for the reviews guys! And so, this is the fourth chapter. Please enjoy reading and leave some reviews!
Disclaimer: All rights to Rick Riordan.
The Random Places Where I Fell in Love
By thejewelofhades
Chapter 4: Jealousy
It's a nice Saturday afternoon, and the guys and I are hanging out at Nico's place. Nico di Angelo is one of my friends, by the way. He's this emo kid who likes death and all. I wouldn't be surprised if his father is the god of the dead or something like that. But of course, that's not possible. Those kinds of gods don't exist. (Author's Note: Haha. Okaayyyy, Percy. Whatever you say.)
"Hey, Percy. Why don't you just tell her that you want her to be your girlfriend?" Grover suggested.
Percy blushed. "Why are we talking about girl stuff?"
"Because, man, you need some love in your life. Look at me and Juniper—" Grover stopped when Nico glared at him.
"We don't have to go through the Juniper talk again. You might faint because you're too 'in-love'." Nico said. Grover slumped back in his seat and crossed his arms while muttering, 'You're just jealous because you're forever alone.'
I laughed. Yes, Grover once fainted while hyperventilating about his girlfriend, Juniper.
"Anyways, back to the topic. Tell her you love her, Percy. Then boom! You're hers and she's yours. Hurry up, I know some people are already eyeing her." Grover smirked.
My fists turned white from clenching it too hard. "What. Did. You. Say?"
"Oh, I said that some guys are already eyeing Annabeth like she's some kind of prey." Grover smirked while looking at me.
"Tell. Me. Who." I said angrily.
"Percy, are you jealous?" Nico asked.
I unclenched my fists and slumped back on my seat. "Me? Of course not! Why will I be jealous of something like that?"
"Because you like Annabeth and you're scared that someone might steal her away from you." Nico said while smirking. Damn, this kid can be smart sometimes.
"I'm right, right?" he asked.
I stood up and clapped my hands together. "I believe that this meeting is done, people. I need to go somewhere."
"You're just saying that so you could get away from my question." Nico said.
"Just remember, Percy. Act now before it's too late." Grover said, then pushed me out of the door.
When I said that I needed to go somewhere, what I really meant was, Hey, I need to go because you guys are making me feel awkward, and it's better to go home and sleep rather than answer that awkward question.
I was supposed to close my eyes when my phone rang. I checked it and received a message from Annabeth. Meet me at your village's park right now.
I immediately stood up. I didn't even bother to get my shoes. Instead, I just slipped on a pair of rubber slippers, then I ran towards the park.
I kept running, until I saw two tall teenagers walking slowly, like they're following someone. In front of them, maybe a couple of meters away, is Annabeth.
I curled my fists and bonked each guy on the head.
"Ow! What the fuck, man!" one yelled at me.
Annabeth turned and looked at me. "Percy! There you are!"
She hooked her arm with my arm and looked at the guys. "Percy, what did you do?"
"I bonked them on the head." I said while looking away.
"And why did you do such thing?" she asked.
"Because…I thought that those guys are following you. And I thought that maybe, they're trying to do something to you." I said while pointing at the two guys who are still clutching their head.
"I'm sorry for the injuries. My dear friend here has some…issues." She apologized to the two guys.
Annabeth sighed and pulled my arm. I don't know if it's my imagination, but I think I saw her smirk. "Let's go."
We kept walking around quietly until we reached a café. "Hey, want to have a drink?" I asked her. "My treat." I added.
She nodded while smiling. "Thanks."
We ordered our drinks then sat down on the chairs.
"So, why do you think those guys are following you?" I asked her.
She took a sip of her coffee. "Um, they weren't following me, Percy."
I blushed in embarrassment. "Er, they're not following you?"
"Seriously, Seaweed Brain. I don't know why you suddenly bonked them on the head. They're not doing anything." Annabeth said.
I placed my cup down and glared at the floor. Death glare. Blame Grover and Nico for bringing up that jealousy topic a while ago.
Come to think of it, I didn't even know why I hurried off my house and ran towards the park. I didn't even know why I bonked the guys' head. Am I jealous?
"Hey, Percy." Annabeth said and waved her hands in front of me.
I snapped out of my trance and looked at her seriously. "I'm jealous."
Annabeth choked and looked at me like I have two heads. "What did you say?"
"Don't make me repeat what I just said." I said.
"Did you just say that you're jealous?" she smirked.
I nodded and looked away from her. I felt my cheeks heat up.
"Awww! You're so cute!" she giggled and pinched my cheeks.
"Hey! Annabeth! Ow!" I flinched while prying her hands off my cheeks.
She stopped pinching me and studied my face. "And why are you jealous, may I ask?" she asked.
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. Before I could say anything stupid, I said, "Oh, I don't know. Maybe I fell in love with you and I don't want any other guy to be with you."
She froze in her seat and locked her eyes with mine. "Y-you…what?"
"Geez, Annabeth. I thought you're my Wise Girl." I said.
"Your Wise Girl?" she repeated.
I nodded. "Yes, mine. So, what do you say?" I asked, grinning at her.
"I say that you don't have to be jealous anymore because you already have me." She said, blushing and smiling at the same time.
I felt my heart flutter when I stood up and pulled her for a kiss. I don't really care if we're having a public display of affection. I'm too happy to care. She's mine and I'm hers.
"I'll remember what you said. I won't be jealous anymore." I said when we pulled away.
Annabeth smiled. "But I have to admit, you're cutest when you're jealous."
I pulled her into a hug and whispered those three words I'm dying to say to her. "I love you."
Please say it back. Please.
"I love you too, Seaweed Brain."
Then I realized, I have to thank Nico and Grover for the jealousy talk.
Author's Note: Chapter 4 is done!
If there's something wrong with the grammar and spelling, let me know because I didn't really check it.
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- thejewelofhades
