Previously: Her eyes were blaring with a strong emotion that I couldn't recognize. A single tear managed to escape from her grey eye. She left my room leaving me to feel like the biggest jerk ever.

Halloween with the Gods: Part 4

It was going to be a long, restless night. All I could think about was how I made Annabeth cry. I had never, ever seen her cry before (well except when Luke betrayed us and turned evil). Seeing her so vulnerable made me want to go over and apologize immediately, but I knew she'd never accept it. She was stubborn. Impossible. I probably shouldn't even be the one apologizing! I mean I wasn't the only one who said some crude things. She doesn't even know Rachel! I then decide to do probably the most impulsive and idiotic thing I could've done. I head to the beach to send an iris message...

"I knew it, I knew it!" she practically yelled. "Shh... Rachel, not so loud..." I whispered. I glance around to make sure no one heard. "I knew something was up! And that Annabeth girl is too, isn't she? Watcha call it... a demigod!" "Yes, Annabeth is a demigod too," I confirmed. "I can't believe it! All my life I have seen these horrid creatures and finally have met someone who sees them too. You've seen them right? The snake ladies and gigantic bulls?" I could tell she was getting very excited. "Yes I have," I respond casually, but then realize what she just said "wait... you can see past the mist?". "Yeah. My parents sent me to more psychologists than I can count. I guess eventually they just gave up. Assumed it was just a kid's imagination running wild or something..." . I couldn't believe it. Rachel knew the truth. Finally I could talk about these things with someone outside of Camp Half Blood. "What's so funny?" Rachel folded her arms defensively. I then realize I was smiling, and she probably thought I was laughing at her. "N-nothing," I stutter. I can feel the blush creep on my cheeks, much to my embarrassment. "It's just nice to be able to talk to someone about it...". Just then I heard something bustling through the bushes. I check my pocket for riptide: it's there as always. "Listen Rachel, I've got to go," I whisper. "Okay," she whispers, suddenly cautious "when will I see you again?". For some reason the idea of seeing Rachel again brought that goofy smile on my face again. I try to shield it with my hand, pretending I have something on my lip. I'm pretty sure it made me look ten times more stupid. "I'll iris message you again tomorrow morning," I hear footsteps getting closer "I really got to go though. Bye!" Before she disappeared I hear her yell "Be safe!".

"Percy?" Grover calls. "Grover!" I run up to him. "Who was that?" "No one!" I say a little too loudly. How much did he hear? "Okay, well you better get to your cabin. Chiron and Dionysus has hired patrol and they're on the way" Grover said keeping his eyes on the ground. I then realized why he was avoiding me. He was still hurt from earlier. I then remember Annabeth and I feel that unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach... guilt. "Listen, Grover" I scratch the back of my neck nervously "I-I didn't mean to-well, I'm sorry..." Grover finally looked me in the eye and although they did not show true forgiveness they showed hope. "What would you say if I offered you all the cans to every soda I drink at the party?" I ask. Grover's eyes instantly lit up. "Baaaaa! For real?" he jumped. "Sure thing," I patted him on the back as we headed back to the camps.

Once Grover and I parted, I snuck into my room unnoticed. Finally sleep overcame me, after mulling over everything one last time. Grover and I were cool again, thank the gods. Rachel knew about the world that no humans were normally aware of. She could meet my true self, not just half of me. And finally... Annabeth. Before I could dwell on our argument sleep saved me. I would have to face her tomorrow, but at the time it seemed far away. My eyes shut... finally I could relax. That is, until about two in the morning... I look up to see a single eye staring down at me. Tyson.

A/N: Hello everyone!

So sorry for the wait. I have not had the time lately to update and I do not want to post when I feel the quality of my chapters are not at their best. Therefore I cannot guarantee when the next chapter will be out. I am happy that all of you are still wanting me to write this and I intend to follow through with ALL of my stories. So I hope you enjoy this relatively short chapter (I had to let you all know what happened next!) and keep an eye out for the next chapter!

Thanks for your support.

-May