Chapter 9
Percy's POV
I smiled as we ate dinner together. We all talked and caught up. By the time we all finished dinner and had coffee and my mom's famous blue cookies, it was 10pm. "We better get going." I said, looking at Annabeth. She nodded and got up to get her SF jersey. As she went to put it on Paul and mom stood up. "You be good to her now, Percy." My mom said, a serious expression. I just smiled and kissed her cheek. "Paul." I gave him a quick hug and went to the front door, mom and Paul following.
Annabeth smiled. "It was lovely seeing you Sally. You too, Paul." They both smiled. "Bye Annabeth. She gave them both hugs and followed me out the door. I closed it behind me and turned to face Annabeth. I intertwined our fingers and we started walking towards the elevator. "I had a great time." Annabeth said, as the doors closed. I smiled at her.
As we got to the bottom floor I pulled my hood over my face and made my way to my car. I opened the door for her and she got in. I got in the drivers side and went straight for my penthouse apartment.
When we arrived I opened Annabeth's door for her and lead her inside. "Good evening Mr Jackson." The man at the front desk said. "Evening Tom!" I said as I lead Annabeth to the elevator. We went up in it and I showed her to my penthouse. "Wow!" She said as she walked into the apartment. "This place is amazing."
I laughed. "Your house is better." I said with a smile. She rolled her eyes and a smile tugged at her lips. I walked into my room and got dressed in my comfy boxers and a t shirt. Annabeth came in. She pulled off her shirt and put one of mine on. It was a bit big for her but it was cute. She took her shoes and jeans off and crawled into my bed. I crawled in next to her, putting my arm around her waist and pulling her back closer to my chest.
"Night." I said, kissing her temple. She made a little mumble and fell fast asleep. I held her for a while, making sure she wouldn't go if I loosened my grip. Soon enough I fell asleep.
I woke up with the sun streaming through the large glass windows. I turned to see Annabeth lying on her side, checking her text messages on her iPhone. I put my arm around her waist, and felt her smooth skin where her-my shirt had been moved up while she had been sleeping. "What you doing?" I asked as she carried on looking at her messages. "What does it look like?" She asked, her back to me. I could practically see the smirk in my head. I pulled her closer to me and kissed her jaw.
"Percy." She said, quietly. She still didn't turn around. I kissed her shoulder, hoping it would make her at least turn around. She just lay there, checking her messages. I started tickling her. I got the reaction I wanted. She put her phone down and turned around to face me. I smiled with satisfaction. She just shook her head and pushed me onto my back. She lay on top of me, one eyebrow raised and looking me in the eyes. "Is there something you want, Perce?"
I smiled, leaned up and kissed her. I turned over so I was on top of her. She kissed me back, putting her hands on my chest. I tangled my fingers in her hair, kissing her back. I felt a sweet taste in my mouth, as my tongue touched her soft lips. Just as it was about to grow more passionate, someone knocked on the door. I put my forehead against hers and sat up, straightening my clothes and the bed. Annabeth did too. "Come in!"
Tom came in, with a trolley of food and a newspaper. "Hope I wasn't interrupting sir. Compliments of the morning to you two." He parked the tray next to me, nodded and went out, closing the door behind him. Annabeth and I started eating. The apartment phone rang. "Hello?" I said, picking up the phone. "Um, sir. Your manager, a guy and some lady are here to see you." I sighed. "Let them in."
I put the phone down and carried on eating breakfast. "Excuse me." Annabeth said, getting up and walking to the bathroom. There was a knock at the door. I told them to come in. My manager, Kyle, Megan and John came in. "Well. More interview requests are on their way." Kyle said, throwing 3 magazines and a newspaper down on my bed. I took them and had a look.
There were different articles about 'The Mystery Girl visits Jackson' and how we were captured at my set. I read through a couple. "And so?" I said, looking up at Kyle. "And so?" He said, throwing his hands up. "This means more people asking for interviews!" I rolled my eyes. "Its a tragedy." I said, presuming eating my breakfast. "Percy. Is this going to affect my movie?" John said, nervously. Kyle cut my answer off. "Percy. What is your seen with-with this girl? She's just an outsider." This made me mad.
I stood up, hovering over Kyle. "Is it any concern of yours? I have a life and a right to date who ever I want." I said, daring him to say another rude thing about Annabeth.
"And the 'outsider' has a name." I heard someone say, looking up to see Annabeth standing in the doorway of the bathroom. Kyle looked at her then at the ground, avoiding my harsh gaze. "So thank you for labelling me as just an 'outsider'. I'm sorry i'm not a celebrity." She said, walking towards me. I noticed she was changed back in her clothes.
"Perce, I have to get back to Frisco." I saddened a bit. She tossed me my shirt. "I'll see you soon. I promise. She kissed my cheek and went out the door. I glared at Kyle. "Thank you so much. You just made my day." I sat down on my bed. "Just get out. I'll be on the set in an hour." They nodded and went out my apartment.
