I think the story is getting more cheesy,don't ya think? P.S. I failed my maths exam lol

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Apollo

As much as I wanted to be angry and never talk to her again,I just couldn't. The downsides of being in love,you can't get angry with them. It's like,Mission Impossible. I was tempted to call her again and make her tell me why she was dating Dylan,but something held me back.

"Apollo?" A voice asked. I turned around to see Will standing there,sweat mopped on his forehead and still wearing his shop uniform. I knew what was coming.

"Yeah sup?" I asked casually.

"I think you saw Dylan and Penny-"

"Yeah. I just heard they broke up,and I was just a little surprised when I saw the pair snogging. That's it."

"Apollo don't lie,please. You know you're bad at lying,and I know you like her."

"Was I that obvious?" I asked,gaping.

Please,the look on your face when you saw them kissing? I know what I saw."

"Yay. Now bye."

"All I can say is,I know Penny wasn't happy meeting up with Dylan. You could still have a chance."

"I don't want a chance with her Will-"

"Are you mad at her? For kissing Dylan?"

"No,why should I be mad?" I asked,rolling my eyes "besides,I would never have a chance with her."

"You know,I saw the way she was looking at you when you walked off.."

A surge of happiness rushed through my veins,but I ignored it. I can't keep thinking that she likes me,or I'd get to over confident. Besides,it's her life,not mine. She can choose for herself.

"I don't care."

"I know you do." Will taunted.

I huffed. Will Solace is like,the most lovable yet annoying brother ever. Don't ever get into an argument with Will Solace. He'll keep driving you crazy until he wins. Go figure.

"Fine! I do care if she and Dylan are together! I do care about her! Happy?" I cried,exasperated. He clicked his tongue.

"No,I'm not. You've a got a week before asking her to the dance for Homecoming."

"What?! Will,are you insane?!"

"I get it from my big brother."

"But-"

"Butt's are for sitting. You're asking her out lover boy."

"Will,knock some sense into your noggin! I've only talking to her for one day. And just for an hour! I hardly know her!"

"Right. So you're asking her out."

"But I always just hang around for the game,and just talking with Nico-"

"Nico? You mean Nico Di Angelo?" He asked,his eyes widening and head perking up at once. Why was he so surprised?

"Yeah,that's him."

"Well," Will looked troubled,but got over it quickly "he'd obviously be having a date right?"

"Uh,no. We've always had the feeling he was bisexual or something,but he never admits it. Plus,he isn't all that social."

"Oh."

"Why are you so interested?" I asked,raising my eyebrows. He crossed his arms.

"Am I not allowed to ask questions?"

"Excuse me,but what were you doing all this time?" I asked sarcastically. He put his hands up.

"Guilty. But it's settled. You're asking her out,and kissing her."

I jumped up,feeling queasy "Woah Coffee-Boy. Talking to her is a major issue,but kissing her? I would be lucky even if I held her hand!"

"Rule number one," Will said,raising his index finger "stand close to her. Rule number two-" he put up his middle finger "-take her hands. Rule number three-" he put up his ring finger "-put your hands on her waist and pull her closer. Rule number four-" he put up his pinky finger "-look at her lip and bite your lips at the same time. Rule number five-" he put up he thumb finger "-go in for the kill. Or kiss. Whatever."

I blinked "Where did you learn all of this Dr Phil?"

"Haha. I just know these stuff. And you can't ask sis for advice because she won't give any-"

"Right." A new voice said. I groaned as I saw my sister walk in,smirking.

Here's the thing. Never,mess with Artemis Solace. She's got long blond hair like mine,but her eyes are more colder and crueler,and she can get us to do anything. I always annoy her though,which once almost landed me in the hospital with a broken spleen.

"Great. Just great. Now the entire family knows hat I like my best friend's sister. Great." I groaned,resisting the urge to kick Will. Artemis smirked at me.

"Don't think Percy would like that to much. It's settled. You're asking Penny Jackson to the dance."

"Guys don't you understand? I can't do that! I've hardly even spoken to her! Don't you have any pity?"

"No."

"I hate you guys."

"Good. Now start working out a plan,or else.." Will threatened. I wanted to look for a loophole,but I couldn't spot any. Me,Apollo Solace,ask out Penny Jackson to the Homecoming dance? No way. She'd kick my balls,thinking I was another pyscho creepy stalker.

"But...Dylan?"

"I've got a plan on that." Will smirked. Great.(Note the sarcasm) I racked my brains for another hurdle.

"Uh..Percy wouldn't like it-"

"I've got that covered." Artemis interrupted. I closed my mouth in utter defeat. To late to turn back now. I've one week to ask out my crush.

"You guys aren't letting me out on this,aren't you?" I asked in utter defeat. Their smirks told me the truth,and I sighed. I lose the argument,as usual...

"Fine. I'll do it. But Will,I want free coffee for the next one year for this."

"Sure,with a discount."

Penny

My stomach shrivelled up,and my throat went dry. The Homecoming Dance...gods,I totally forgot about that! Last year's Homecoming brought nightmares and visions swarming in my eyes. Why? Well,everyone knew me and Dylan were going to be King and Queen,but I had voted for Percy and Annabeth (Of course,Percy doesn't know) Dylan,being his pushy self,got from the Student Council president (That time,being Rachel Elizabeth Dare) that me and Dylan were to be crowned. In cold sweat,I pleaded with her to change the King and Queen to Percy and Annabeth. Dylan wasn't happy with me at all,and I got a problem on my shoulders at that moment.

Why didn't I want to be crowned? Because I didn't want everyone to be reminded that I was dating Dylan,even though everyone knew. Dylan's family is super rich,and a huge rival to ,which is why all the girls want to date him. I would gladly let them do so.

Neverthless I typed, 'Sure! Really excited!'

Piper was typing...'Girl,don't act. You're never excited for Homecoming.'

'Guilty. I should just pretend to be sick. bet Percy would love that.'

'You'd miss the game! The food! DA FOOD!'

'I'll miss the food,but it's better than wearing the dress Dylan got for me,and keeps getting.'

'Okay,you've got your point proven.'

Last year,Dylan forced me to wear such a revealing dress it hardly hid my body. The first time I tried it and stepped out,Dulan nearly tore it off with his teeth. But at Homecoming,I wore another dress saying that the one he got had a stain on it and was ripped. Of course,he didn't let that slide easily. It was $500.

'Maybe u can go with someone else. There'll b a cue waiting for u ;)'

I rolled my eyes and typed 'I don't even want to go. U no I hate being social.'

'just come with us. we'll go as lesbis or something.'

'Haha. but no Pipes,you have Jason,and Annie has Percy. I suppose me and Thals could chill and watch Netflix or something Idk.'

'It's not gunna be fun without you.'

'I know that Pipes,but i don't want to go with Dylan.'

'Y do u even date him?'

I didn't answer,and after a few minutes,she started typing again.

'Okay okay,u don't wanna tell. But Penny,we're all here for u. K?'

I smiled 'Thnx Pipes. I'll help pick out a dress 4 u guys. Later.'

I put down my phone with a sigh. If only I would be going with someone else..and right before my eyes,I pictured his warm brown eyes,his perfect smile,both of us holding hands and dancing the night away,his lips on mine...(I'm sorry for being a romantic,but I was brought up in Paris. Don't blame me) Emotions swarmed up inside of me,and my eyes started burning again.

Don't think about him. Just,don't.

Sadie better be taking good care of him,or else I'll kill her. Erasing the image of me and him going together (not permanently though) I suddenly pictured someone with light blue eyes and blond hair holding me hand and my eyes widened. I gasped out loud.

"No," I muttered,pulling at my hair "No,no,no,you can't." I chided too myself. Me? Going with Apollo Solace? The whole thing was laughable. Besides,it's impossible. Dylan would make sure of that,and Percy...I can't stand to think of what would happen. Me and Apollo could never happen. Sure he was cute and all...and sweet and-

Shut up. Now. You hardly know the guy.

I flopped down on my bed and sighed. Within second I heard someone ask, "Penny?"

I looked up to see Mom standing at the door. I smiled and sat straight. "Mom...what's wrong?"

"Oh,nothing sweetie...I just,I wanted to talk to you."

Oh boy. Gulping,I nodded and smiled nervously "Yeah,sure. Sit."

She gingerly sat on the edge of my bed,as if about to break into a run. I expected her to start talking about Dylan,or Percy,but she didn't say anything. Her multicolored eyes were filled with worry. I regarded her carefully.

"Mom? Is everything okay?"

She took a deep breath and smiled at me with tension "Yes sweetheart,I'm fine it's just...you must have noticed that I'm not in the house lately..and I've told you that I'm working,or with friends...but-"

"Meeting a boy?" I guessed at once,praying that I was right. It would be pretty awkward is I wasn't,but to my surprise,she looked at me,flustered and surprised.

"Well,I gave a teenaged girl has more experience." she said wisely. I couldn't help but break into a wide grin.

"Mom,that-that's great! Who is it?" I asked eagerly. I could tell she was getting more and more nervous.

"Well...he'll be coming around for dinner today..you can meet him then." She said nervously,sighing deeply.

"Does Percy know?"

Apparently my mom didn't want this question to be asked. She bit her lip,and after a few moments,replied "I'll tell him when the time comes. He'll be at Jason's today."

I nodded,glad that Percy won't be in the house. "And um...have you told.."

Dad

She went a little pale and stiffened "Well,I'm about to inform him..but I thought of telling you first sweetheart. You know him better."

I imagined the look on Dad's face when he finds out that Mom was dating. I remember all the time when I asked Dad about mom. He would smile sadly,an aching longness hidden in his green eyes.

"She's a woman beyond women my dear," he would say "talented, beautiful,soft,kind...you'll meet her someday.."

"Dad,you're in love with only her? Why won't you move on?"

"Only her,forever."

Swallowing,I forced a smile "I can talk to him if you want."

"Oh,no I can't ask that from you sweetheart." She said quickly "I'll tell him myself. Now,wash up,I'm making brownies."

I broke into a grin "Want me to help?"

"Oh,that's okay dear,I'll do it."

She planted a kiss on my forehead and walked out. I gave her a lopsided smile. My mom's kisses were way better than Dylan's. Smiling at that thought,I got up,putting the Homecoming Dance away from my mind,but the blue eyes and blond hair refused to leave.

Monday

Apollo

For the first time in my life,I wanted the day to go extremely slow. During classes,I could only wish they would extend,but each lesson seemed to be only five minutes long. The day was going extremely fast,and if I don't act fast enough with Penny,either she'd go with Dylan (If Will's plan doesn't work) or some other goober would get to her first.

How was I supposed to ask her out without Percy knowing? Whatever it was,girls were more giggle-ish than usual,moving in huddles. Seriously,why do they do that?

"Hey man,you okay? You seem kinda pale." Jason asked. I shook my head. There's still a week,and I already feel like throwing up. The very thought of dancing with her was enough to give me a heart attack. What the hell were Artemis and Will thinking?! I can't do this.

"I'm fine. How's the team?" I asked,changing the subject.

"Yeah, we're all good. Prep is good,but we're better. I think." Jason muttered. Maryweather Prep,our school's rival. Every single boy there is like Dylan Venti. Big and mean,and a huge pain in the ass.

"Dude,are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah,why?"

"You look pale,are you sick or something?"

"Dude,I'm fine."

"Are you nervous or something?"

I stared at him "Dude,how did you know?"

"Percy's too scared to ask Annabeth to Homecoming,and they're dating."

"You have a point. Yeah,I'm nervous." I admitted,looking around and hoping that no one was overhearing,or that Leo wasn't running up to us,about to give a surprise noogie or something.

"Who're you gunna ask?" Jason asked. I was half tempted to tell him the truth,but I held it in. I didn't want anyone knowing. It was bad enough when your mom,sister and brother all knew. So I simply shrugged. Turning to open my locker,I felt him nudge me in the ribs.

"Heads up dude." he muttered in my ear. I turned around.

Daphne Rose was walking towards me. She was a pretty girl with black,silky curly hair,which tumbling loosely around her shoulders. She was wearing a plain green shirt with black jeans and was walking straight towards me. Her eyes flashed amber-brown every few seconds. She was immensely pretty,but didn't exactly capture my heart like how Penny did.

"Hi." she said breathlessly,giving me a smile. I looked around,realizing that Jason had melted in with the crowds of students. I put my hands in my pockets,not sure of what to do.

"Uh..hey. Long time no talk." I smiled. I didn't really have anything to say because it's been awkward between us since she asked me out in middle school. Talk about really awkward.

So technically,her dad used to know my dad (before he left) and so our families sort of bonded. We've been friends since Kindergarten,so I can kind of see the point where she wants to go out with her childhood best friend. Sometimes I wish Daphne and Penny could exchange places or something.

"Yeah,I know. So um..my parents will be coming over to your house for dinner...is it okay if I,you know,crash a few hours early?"

I was surprised at this,but I couldn't think of any excuse to say no,so I shrugged "Sure,no problem."

"Thanks!" She chirped,and before I could react,she stood on her tip toes and gave me a kiss on the forehead. My face started burning as she walked away,and I only hoped Penny wasn't here to see it.

"Damn,she likes you dude." Jason said,reappearing by my side again. I gulped and nodded,poker faced. I'm not normally the type of guy who checks or girls or flirts. I'm just..plain old me.

"You could ask her out to Homecoming." Jason suggested. I shrugged.

"Nah,she's not really my type." I told him,averting his eyes "now come on,I'm hungry."

"Yeah sure,but who is your type?" Jason asked,pressing the question in my mind. Penny Jackson,but I obviously couldn't say it out loud. Fortunately,Jason dropped the subject,because he sighed loudly.

"The only problem about dances," Jason said,exhausted "is that girls keep staring at us and giggling. I'm glad I have Piper."

"Yeah.." I said,not really paying attention. How was I going to ask Penny out? The very idea was frightening.

Suddenly my eyes darted towards a familiar girl,talking with Will,and my heart stopped. Oh boy.

"Oh no." I muttered,and leaving Jason's side,I walked quickly towards them. I at once grabbed my brother's wrist,and they both looked at me in surprise and jumped. I smiled weakly.

"Dude,what are you doing here?" I asked,chuckling nervously. Without waiting for a reply,I turned to Penny and said, "I uh..I need to borrow Will for a moment..."

Her cheeks were brushed with blush a bit,and her smile was contagious,yet she nodded. "Yeah sure no problem."

I quickly pulled Will a few lockers away,and I could hear her giggle before I left her place. To pass the moment,she opened her locker behind her to put her books away.

"Will,what're you doing?" I hissed at my brother,who was busy smiling as if nothing had happened. He simply shrugged.

"Telling her that you like her."

"What?"

"Relax big bro! I didn't tell her yet,because you pulled me away before I could tell her."

I breathed in relief,but my breath hitched when I heard a voice behind me;

"I knew it."

I turned around to see Jason,giving me a sceptical look. I didn't know how to get out of this. Looks like I was caught red handed."It's not what it looks like-"

"Apollo's gunna ask Penny out to the dance,but I keep telling him it's not a good idea." Will piped in. I resisted the urge to stuff him in a meat flavoured sack and throw him to the wolves.

"What? As I recall,it was you who kept forcing me to ask her out-"

"You wanted to ask her out anyways." He smirked.

"No-I mean,maybe,but-"

"Woah guys,chill" Jason said,putting his hands up. He fixed his stare on me "Dude,for your own sake,I'm not gunna tell anyone,but you know what will happen if Percy-"

"I know,don't remind me."

An uncomfortable silence spread,until Will grimaced. "Oh great,Tongue-thrasher is now here."

"Who?" Me and Jason asked at the same time,but suddenly I was knocked aside,nearly tripping and watched as someone slammed Will to the lockers.

"You think you can blackmail me Solace? Do you even know who my father is,and what I could do to you?" He demanded,his veins on his neck popping. His eyes narrowed down on my brother,eyeing him with dislike.

"No,not really." Will replied,trying to sound casual,but failed miserably in the fingers of Dylan. Before I could say anything,I saw Penny step forward.

"Dylan let him go." she said calmly,her fists balling. I had the feeling that this wasn't going to end very well,and I watched as Dylan had an amused expression on his face,making me want to beat the crap out of him.

"Oh come on babe,it's been some time since I had fun." he said,showing his dangerous high voltage white teeth to his 'girlfriend'. She pursed her lips and crossed her arms. I could tell she was restraining herself from slapping him so that she didn't cause a scene. There were already a few people looking,but once they saw Dylan,they quickly walked away.

"You can have fun some other time. Let him go." she said a bit strongly. Dylan turned to Will,who wasn't looking scared at all,weird.

"You're lucky this time Solace." he muttered harshly under Penny's glare and dropped him to his feet. Will merely gulped and rubbed his collar bone and didn't say anything.

"I get why you always work at that Coffee shop. Since your dad ditched your wreck of a mom-"

A roar of anger rose inside of me,making me feel fury at once. Before I could think,I took a step forward and grabbed his shoulders,('Dude!' Jason called out)turned his around and slammed him into the lockers. Dylan looked surprise,and a surge of triumph went inside of me.

"Don't you dare,talk about my mom like that you spoilt brat." I spat,scowling at him. He scowled after a few moments and shoved me away,shouldering his bag. I wanted to reduce the guy into pulp,but not in front of Penny. I usually never loose my temper like that.

"C'mon." he gestured towards Penny,but she didn't move a muscle. Was it just me,or did Dylan give her a satisfied smile before walking off? I took a deep breath and turned to Will,and sternly crossed my arms.

"Okay,what did you do this time?" I asked in a flat tone. He shrugged.

"Something stupid. Thanks Penny." he added to Penny,who smiled at him lightly,but I could see tension in her eyes. I felt kind of stupid for not rising up for my own brother. He gave me a tiny wink,then walked off slowly. Penny inhaled sharply before stepping closer to us.

"Okay,look-" she looked around,as if scared of something "-I'm not supposed to be talking to you two,or Percy'd kill me,but I want you guys to stay away from Dylan. Please."

Jason frowned "Why?"

"Because-" she hesitated for a moment before responding "-because he might cause more trouble,and the last thing I need is Percy thinking I told Dylan to pick on you guys."

She looked as if she wanted to say more,but closed her eyes and walked off quickly,checking her phone. Jason stuffed his hands in his pockets.

"Well that was...dramatic." he said coolly "I don't get it. She seems cool,why doesn't Percy like her?"

I shrugged. Honestly,I don't know how anyone could not like her. I was invisible to her for two freaking years,until now. "I don't know,but I don't think it's good to ask,or poke around. It's his business."

Jason frowned,his eyebrows pinching together "Yeah...you don't suppose we could ask Penny herself?"

"We could try."

"Yeah,and speaking of Penny-" Jason broke into a wide grin,and I knew what was coming "-looks like you've got a crush on Goode's popular girl."

"Ah,shut up. Do you seriously know how frustrating it was,liking her for two years and not telling anybody,or her?" I blurted out. Jason's eyes widened.

"Dude. Two years? You've liked her since you were fourteen? Tough luck for Daphne."

I shrugged again. Daphne was pretty and beautiful,but she just wasn't my Penny. "Yeah well,now you know. And Will reckons I should ask her out."

Jason whistled "That's smart and dangerous at the same time. She can reject a guy without feeling guilty. Seriously,she practically has no emotions."

Oh Jason Grace,if only you knew.

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