Hello readers! Here is chapter 9!
My writers block, thank god, is gone! Thanks to a person I am going to leave unnamed, but you will know who you are from the way I write this chappy.
Ohhh. I'm getting mysterious, me.
YAY!
Annabeth's POV
We stayed like that for a while longer, me wresting on Percy's chest.
Until, of course, Piper arrived.
She barged into my room, without a knock or anything.
When she saw us, her eyes widened.
I sat bolt upright, scooting away from Percy. He pushed himself up from his lying position, and started to get up off the bed.
I caught hold of the back of his shirt, and pulled him back down. I was not going to get embarrassed.
"Oh my gods. I'm sorry. I didn't mean-" Piper began, heat creeping up into her cheeks.
I sighed. "What is it, Piper?"
She scratched her head awkwardly. "Um, did Percy tell you? The wedding date has been moved up-"
"Yeah I know. Just get to the point."
She sighed, and rocked back on her heels. "We need to go wedding shopping."
I nearly cried again. All I wanted to do today was stay in Percy's arms. That was it. Was that really much of an ask?
It seemed like it was.
I grumbled and got up off my bed. Percy stood up quickly along with me. "When do we leave?" I asked Piper.
"Uh-" She checked her wrist watch. "Half an hour?"
I scowled. "Fine. Thanks Piper."
She nodded, and walked silently out the door, shutting it behind her.
I turned to Percy, my arms held out. He smiled half heartedly and pulled me to his chest. "You'll be fine, Annie."
I shook my head. "No I won't. It will be like torture," I whined.
He chuckled. "Lighten up a bit, Wise Girl. It's not like you're going to die, or anything."
I huffed. "Yes it is. I am going to fake my own death so I can out of this. Good thinking, Perce."
He rolled his eyes and pressed his lips to my forehead, which made my cheeks burn. I had always wanted someone to do that. My dad never did. It was so kind, so sweet, I felt like becoming a puddle of tears again.
I put my hands on his shoulders. "If I die out there, scatter my ashes in your pond."
He was straight out laughing now. "Oh, Wise Girl," He said, and kissed my head again. "What are we going to do with you?"
I thought for a second. "Not make me go wedding shopping?" I smiled.
He shook his head. "You're weird," He said, and leaned down to kiss my lips.
"Ah knmw," I mumbled against him. He smiled.
We broke apart and I sighed. "I better yet ready, then."
He grinned. "Good luck, Wise Girl!"
I discarded my khaki shorts and tank top for a more stylish pair of jeans and a light green sweat shirt.
I took my hair out of it's ponytail and started to try and tame it a bit.
When it didn't look like a bird's nest, I let it fall around my face.
I applied a little lipgloss and mascara, pulled on a pair of soft leather ankle boots, and walked out of my room in search of Piper.
I found her in the entrance hall along with Hazel, Thalia and, surprisingly, Leo.
As I walked up to them, I saw that Piper had, in her hand, a large wad of dollar bills.
"Hey guys," I said glumly.
Leo's face mirrored my emotion. He looked angrily at Piper. "Remind me again why I have to come?"
Piper sighed. "Because, Silena is going with Percy, Jason and Nico tux shopping, so we had to swap, so we decided, why not Leo?"
He scowled. "I still don't understand."
I walked up to him. "I don't either."
He nodded, scowling over at Piper, who was ruffling in her bag for her keys. She pulled them out and said, "Right, people! Dress shopping we go!"
I mentally face palmed.
I was riding shotgun in Piper's jeep, leaning my head against the window, questioning my life.
If someone had told me a year ago that I would be going wedding dress shopping for my wedding with the lead singer of the Imagine Dragons, Percy Jackson, I would have either killed them, or sent them to a unit to get their head checked.
Piper pulled up outside a shop called Juno's Dresses. She killed the engine and hopped out of the car, giving me a look that said if you don't get out, I will forcibly drag you out.
I sighed and got out of the jeep. I straightened my sweater, and faced the shop. In the window there was flouncy wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and flowers upon flowers upon flowers. Also, if it wasn't my mind playing tricks on me, I saw a small peacock in the corner. Like, a real one.
I shook my head. I definitely was going crazy.
Thalia and Hazel emerged from the back of the car, but no Leo.
I peered in to see him sitting like he was made of stone, clutching the seat belt with white knuckled hands.
"Leo?"
"I'm not going in there."
I shrugged. "Fair enough," And was about to close the door when Piper appeared next to me.
"No! He has to come in. Come on, Leo. Please?" Piper had this sort of voice, that of she wanted you to really do something, she could actually persuade you with one word.
Leo, like a robot, unbuckled the seat belt and clamoured out of the jeep, and shut the door.
He stared at Piper for a moment, the cursed.
She grinned, and punched him in the arm. He rubbed it, scowling.
I rolled my eyes, and started toward the shop, the sick feeling in my stomach becoming worse and worse until I felt like I was going to throw up by the door. I stopped for a second, trying to control my breathing. I felt Piper poke me in the back. "Come on, Annabeth," She hissed.
I clenched my fists and pushed the door open.
The scent of pomegranates and flowers hit me like a truck. I gasped, putting a hand over my mouth.
Jeez, it was strong.
Then I saw that inside, it was massive, like a factory. The ceilings were higher than the one's at the mansion. And that was saying something.
Suddenly I felt like the roof was going to collapse on top of me. My knees felt like jelly, and my heart was beating and hundred miles an hour.
Then, in my panicked state, I saw an older woman with soft brown hair and bright blue eyes walking towards us. She seemed about fifty, and had a kind face.
"Hello my dears! How are you today?" She asked, smiling at our group.
Piper stood beside me. "Hello. Are you Juno?" She asked.
The lady smiled again. She seemed the smiley type. "Why yes, dear, I am."
Piper held out her hand and Juno shook it. "Great! I'm Piper McLean, I booked a session earlier today?"
Juno's face dawned in recognition. "Ah, yes. You booked it for Miss Annabeth Chase?"
Piper nodded and motioned to me. I smiled shakily at the lady. "Hi. I'm Annabeth," I held out a hand. She shook it.
"Lovely to meet you too, dear. And these three?" She asked, nodding towards Thalia, Hazel and Leo.
Hazel piped up. "Oh, I'm Hazel Levesque, one of Annabeth's friends."
Juno nodded and looked at Thalia. "My name's Thalia. Thalia Grace."
Juno's eyebrows shot up. "Zeus's daughter?"
Thalia blushed. "Um, yeah."
Juno smiled. "Lovely to meet you, miss."
Leo stood there awkwardly. Juno looked at him curiously. "You're the groom, I take it?"
Leo blushed furiously. "Gods, no! I'm just a friend of Annabeth's. I was kind of dragged here," He scratched the back of his neck, shifting on his feet.
Juno grinned knowingly. "You poor dear."
Leo perked up. "See? Someone finally understands."
Piper, Thalia and Hazel laughed at his expression. I, on the other hand, was to busy concentrating on trying not to throw up on the nice lady to notice.
Juno rubbed her hands together. "Lets get started then, shall we?"
Hi hi! I'm going to continue that next chapter, along with Percy going tux shopping!
Reveiw with any ideas you might have! I really need them. Srsly.
