Hey guys! I know it's been a little while since I updated but I did say in the last chapter that I would need some time! My brother is going to state on Friday (and maybe Saturday if he moves on) then my birthday is Sunday! (Reviews make GREAT gifts by the way...) so I have a lot going on this week. But I am sick (thanks Dad!) so tomorrow I'm staying home and my little brother is going to take care of me (awe so sweet) so I might have another chapter up this week

We shall see!

You guys did so well with reviews! It made meh smile! :D

Review responses:

AReaderReadingAnEReader: I'm glad you like it and I'm going to try and update more. It should get better once February is over. Love the name by the way!

The Amazon Princess: Thank you! and thanks for the band names! I actually took the Siren idea since I had a similar one. Read the bottom author's note though. Hope you enjoy the chapter!

Micky-D12: It's no problem my friend! :) As long as you keep reviewing now! I love em! :) and I fainted once my drama teacher told me I had to perform a monologue for a class of seniors, while I'm a freshman myself! I was so nervous. It didn't help that one of my brothers was in the crowd and recording me and waving like an idiot...and I'm glad you faced your fear! I really admire that! Hope you enjoy the chapter.

WiseGirl1480: I'm glad you enjoyed it! And I have pretty bad stage fright too but it gets better with practice. And if you have talent I suggest showing it! Don't worry what other people think just do whatever your comfortable with but I'm sure you would be great. And most people are self conscious too don't worry.

GreekPrincess3: Thank you for being understanding about updates! Your review made me feel better about not updating right away. Of course I try as soon as I can but...you get what I'm saying. I'm not very creative myself but I did have somewhat of an idea for the name now but thank you for the ideas. I love having choices! and yep I'm forever alone too...

yoitsyourstruly: I'm glad you like it and I liked the name. I had a little bit of an idea but your guys ideas helped me form a good name I guess (its never really decided in the chapter) read the bottom author's note. But I did like the shadow idea. I gave you some Percabeth in this chapter and I'm planning...As for Cody and Emily...all good things come to those who wait! And yep I'm going for realistic here. I don't really like stories where the two love interests just instantly love each other...it bugs me. And thank you my Grandma is better now! :) And don't worry I ramble too. Enjoy the chapter!

LUVPeanutButter: First off who doesn't? ;) and they are kind of crazy aren't they? Thanks for the idea. I used two ideas and kind of combined them. Just read the bottom authors note. Hope you like the chapter!

Guest: Thanks! And here's an update! Enjoy!

So not only did I get 8 reviews I got them in detail! That's why most of the responses are so long! Gotta say I love reading detailed responses! Thanks so much you guys! I's dedicating this chapter to those who reviewed.

special shout out to The Amazon Princess and yoitsyourstruly. I used both their ideas for names. Thank you to all who suggested names though!

I love my silent readers but be like Annabeth! Break out of your shell and review!

(Read the bottom author's note please!)


Annabeth:

I fortunately came too after about five minutes. Four faces were staring down at me and I flushed in embarrassment before sitting up. Percy offered his hand and I thankfully took it. He helped me up and I awkwardly rubbed my arms as the people in the room continued to stare at me.

"I'm fine guys. I….was just overly excited from the good grade and the dance and stuff…"

Everyone but Percy nodded. His eyes narrowed ever so slightly. The bell rang and I slowly packed up my stuff. Emily, Cody, Percy and I all walked together to lunch, which was a first. The three of them were excitedly talking about the dance and how cool it will be to perform. It will not be cool! I walked quietly only nodding my head if asked a question. When we sat down everyone noticed how quiet I was and began to settle into an awkward silence.

I pulled out my journal and starting to try and write more lyrics to the song I was writing about my Aunt. I found I only wrote a couple words before I glanced up and saw my friends staring at me.

"What?"

"You okay?"

I nodded and started to write again but I could still feel them just staring at me.

"What?!"

I gasped and shrunk back in my seat. I didn't mean to yell. I almost never yell. Their eyes widened and I mumbled an apology. Percy moved closer to me and reached his hand out to touch my shoulder. He paused for a moment then placed his arm back down.

"Wise Girl what's wrong?"

"Nothing."

Emily shook her head.

"You can't pass out, say absolutely nothing at all then yell. Something's wrong."

I sighed and sadly looked at the three of them.

"Hey…We're your friend's right? You can tell us anything Wallflower."

I smiled. But it was one of those smiles where your lips barely curve upwards. I stared down at my hands.

"I'm just nervous to sing again you know? It's going to be in front of a lot more people."

They all nodded in understanding and this time Percy did place his hand on my shoulder.

"But we'll be up there with you and you'll do great. Just like you always do. I promise."

This time my smile was bigger.

"Yea Annabeth! Besides even if you were terrible- which I highly doubt- nothing would really change. We would still be your friends. And when you do great and become some huge star hopefully you'll still want to our friend."

"Of course I would!"

I blushed when I realized how quickly I said that, I then paused before adding in a hushed tone.

"You guys are my best friends."

Percy moved his hand from my shoulder to my hand. He gave it a squeeze and Emily and Cody smiled at me. Suddenly I didn't feel so nervous anymore. I didn't even think about it. I was here with my friends and that was all that mattered to me. I looked over Percy's shoulder and saw Sarah and some guy making out. Hannah as well as the other football players looked irritated. Emily followed my line of sight before mumbling,

"Gross….I don't need to see that."

Percy gagged which caused me to giggle and Cody raised his eyebrows before turning back to Emily and shaking his head.

"Yea that's pretty nasty."

"I think it should mean something."

Everyone turned to me and I barely flinched at their stares.

"I mean when you kiss somebody, I think it should mean something."

I clarified and Emily smiled and nodded, Cody cocked his head to the right and smiled at me and Percy got a faraway look in his eye. He stared at me a moment longer before asking me,

"Have you ever kissed somebody?"

I winced and Emily patted my shoulder sympathetically. I shook my head slowly avoiding the sea green orbs burning the side of my head.

"Um…no I haven't."

Emily being the good friend she is started talking soon after.

"Well I've only kissed a handful of guys."

"Who was your first kiss?"

I noticed both Cody and Emily blushed and I smiled.

"Really? Cody?"

"It was in the fifth grade ok? And our friends dared us."

"Still you were her first kiss. That's a big deal man."

"She was mine too Jackson. You think I hand a kiss before that? Yea no way."

Emily and I giggled then turned to Percy. Part of me wished he was like me and hadn't kissed anyone yet but the more rational part of me was telling me he has probably already had one and that I'm stupid for thinking otherwise.

"I guess it's my turn huh?"

We nodded. And he rubbed the back of his neck.

"Um well I've only kissed one girl. Her name was Rachel. She moved to New York last year though. We never really dated after that but she kissed me."

"Oh I remember Rachel! We were in art class together! She was a good artist, and nice too."

Percy glanced at me but I didn't look at him. My eyes were glued to the table. So I was right and he did have a first kiss, and it was with Rachel. I got a bitter taste in my mouth even thinking the name. Normally I love being right but this time….I guess you could take a look at Percy and figure out some girl had to kiss him but why couldn't he wait for me? My eyes widened.

Woah wait. What did I just say? Or think? I wanted to be Percy's first kiss? I barely noticed Percy was still talking until I heard Rachel's name again.

"Yea Rachel was really good at painting. I was sad to see her go but I never really did see a future where she and I would date. I just felt like I wouldn't be happy with her….. Well maybe I would at first but not for long. Besides I always watched her paint instead of playing my guitar."

Cody leaned forward and placed his chin in his palms.

"So what do you like better, music or art?"

"Music!"

I jumped at how loudly and quickly he said it. He glanced at me before speaking again.

"I like music more than art. I may have liked art at a time but once music came into my life art didn't even compare."

I looked over at him. I smiled slightly. Emily glared and cleared her throat playfully.

"Excuse me but some of us like both!"

Percy grinned sheepishly and shrugged.

"Sorry. But hey, in a way music is a form of art you know."

Emily nodded, satisfied with the answer. I took a sideways glance and saw Percy staring at me. I gave him a small awkward smile before slowly scooting away from him. I felt….Well I wasn't sure how I felt, which is weird for me.

Hannah walked by our table and gave Cody a flirty wave. He winked at her and Emily rolled her eyes. Percy awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck and looked over at me.

"Well hey…We should think of a name."

"You mean a band name?"

My three friends nodded enthusiastically and I slightly shrunk down in my seat.

"Um…..Why so soon?"

Emily gave me an 'are you crazy look'

"Really Annabeth? The dance is next week! We need a name and a song."

Cody nodded.

"Yea and the song needs to be somewhat of a party song you know? Something like how life is a party."

I looked down at the table.

"I've never written a song like that before…."

Percy smiled over at me.

"Then the three of us will help you."

"O-okay."

I pulled my journal out of my bag and hugged it to my chest. I opened it to a new page and my eyes darted to my friends then back to my journal.

"So um…Any ideas on what the song should be like?"

"Well your other songs are great don't get me wrong but for this dance it needs to be upbeat and something people can dance too."

I wrote down notes at the top of the page.

"Maybe we can work on it tonight."

Everyone nodded and we fell into a slightly awkward silence.

"So uh Wise Girl you're staying after school right?"

"I…uh I can, I guess. Why?"

"Well I thought I could….you know give you a ride home and stuff…"

I could see Emily smile knowingly at us and I could feel my cheeks heat up.

"You know Seaweed Brian you don't have to give me a ride every day. I can walk."

Percy shook his head and smirked.

"Why walk when you can drive everyone with Goode's hottie?"

Cody laughed.

"Nope sorry Jackson I got that title in the bag."

Emily and I looked over at each other and started to giggle. The bell rang shortly after. I sighed and stood up. I clutched my journal to my chest and waved goodbye to my friends. When I left the lunchroom I smiled to myself when I saw the hallway was still pretty empty. I glanced down at my journal again, a party song huh? I can do that.

I was so lost in thought I didn't notice the small boy in front of me. I crashed into him and we both fell to the ground. My journal and his papers flew out of our hands to the ground around us. I winced and brought my hand up to my forehead where I'm sure a bruise will be forming later. I shook my head and looked over.

I've never seen this guy before, granted I'm still pretty new and don't know every face. He was a little shorter than me and had dirty blonde hair. I helped him pick up his papers and he looked up at me. I smiled at him. His dark brown eyes seemed panicked and my eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"Hey. I'm sorry for knocking into you. I should have watched where I was going."

The boy nodded and we stood up.

"…It's ok."

"What's your name?"

He stared at me for a moment then quietly spoke.

"Ben…I'm a freshman."

I smiled at him comfortingly. He was shy, just like I am….or well was. I'm not as bad since I met Percy….I stuck my hand out.

"Hi Ben. My name is Annabeth, I'm a junior but I just moved here a month ago."

He shook my hand but took a step back.

"I know who you are."

"Really?"

He nodded slowly and blushed.

"You're the pretty new girl. You befriended the artist the football star and the swimmer."

I smiled at the pretty comment and nodded.

"Yea. Emily, Cody and Percy. How did you know that?"

He looked down at the ground and shrugged.

"I guess when you just watch…."

"…You pick up a thing or two. I'm just like you, Cody likes to refer to me as a wallflower."

"…Why?"

"Because I don't say much…I sit by and watch. It has it advantages but it can get kinda lonely."

Ben nodded.

"I know what you mean… If I didn't have my friend Kate I would be alone."

"Well…if it's ok with you…. I would like to be your friend."

He smiled up at me. I'm surprising myself. I've never instantly started trying to befriend someone. It may be that Ben's younger then I am and I feel like I should protect him or that he reminds me of myself but either way I want to be his friend.

"I'd like that."

"Me too."

"Ben!"

Ben turned around and I looked over his shoulder. A cute girl, smaller then Ben was racing towards us. Her light brown hair was in a ponytail, her blue eyes sparkling.

"Ben! We got in! That computer club wants us to be a part of it!"

"Really?!"
Ben and this girl hugged and she pulled away slowly. She glanced over at me and released Ben all together.

"Oh! Um…Kate this is Annabeth. Annabeth this is Kate."

We both exchanged hello's.

"So you guys are in a computer club?"

Kate nodded excitedly and started to jump up and down. I chuckled to myself noticing the difference between the two freshman.

"Yes! Ben and I got accepted today! After school every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we go to Mr. Chris room and we get to play on computers! Well not really play but we can design websites and edit videos and record and play music and-"
My eyes widened and I placed my hand up.

"Wait….you guys can record music?"

She nodded.

"Yea of course!"

I bit my lip and nodded slowly. If we can actually pull off this band…we would need someone to record our songs…I heard loud footsteps coming towards us and I turned around and saw Percy.

"Hey Wise Girl!"

I waved and turned back around but Ben was gone. Kate shrugged, smiled then waved as she headed down the hall. I felt my phone buzz. I pulled it out of my pocket and looked down at it.

To: Cody, Annabeth, Percy

I have to leave during 6th but my Dad will drop me off at Annabeth's at 5. See you guys there!

From: Emily

I jumped when I heard Percy's voice right behind me. His arm was draped on top of the lockers next to my head. I turned my head slightly so my back was still facing him. His face was leaned in close to mine and I sucked in a breath.

"Hey. After school you wanna come to the gym to watch swim practice?"

I opened my mouth but no words were coming out. I couldn't concentrate when I could fell Percy's warm breath on my neck and cheek. I shuddered and closed my eyes.

"Um…I was thinking about going to see Mrs. Elms. I was thinking maybe she could help with the song."

Percy nodded.

"Alright but you have to watch at least one practice okay?"

I turned around so I was now facing him. I noticed that he didn't move his arm .

"You trying to show off for me Jackson?"

He chuckled and smirked.

"Oh darn you figured out my evil plan Chase."

I giggled.

"I guess you don't call me Wise Girl for nothing."

"Yea same with Seaweed Brain."

I smiled and looked down at the ground. I shyly looked back up at Percy and my heart fluttered when I saw his soft smile directed down at me. At first I was a little annoyed by how tall Percy was but his height kind of grew on me. I giggled to myself as my lame joke.

"I got to get to class…."

"Yea me too."

Neither Percy or I made a move to leave. He looked up at my head and frowned.

"What is it?"

"What happened to your head?"

I winced and gently placed my fingers on my forehead.

"Oh…I um….. smacked it on the locker."

Percy smiled at me and put the arm that was resting on the lockers around my waist lightly. He moved closer to me and I held my breath wide eyed.

"Oh it looks like it hurts…."

Before I knew what was happening Percy moved even closer. I sighed when I felt his soft, warm lips on my forehead. No guy has ever kissed my forehead before. He kissed my head for about three seconds before pulling away gently.

"Better?"

I nodded slowly and smiled up at him. He removed his arm and leaned against the locker. We were still smiling at each other until Emily showed up out of nowhere, groaned and tugged on my arm.

"Ugh there you are! C'mon love birds you're going to be late!"

I could faintly hear Percy's goodbye before Emily was dragging me down the hall.

Percy's POV:

I watched as Emily dragged Annabeth down the hall before I turned and practically sprinted down the hall to my next class. I ran in just as the bell rang and sat down quickly. As the teacher was telling us today's learning target I zoned out. I kissed Annabeth! Well her forehead….but she didn't pull away and yell at me! I swear I even heard her sigh.

I tried, really I did. I tried not to smile throughout class but I just couldn't do it. I didn't notice that I was spent the whole period thinking about the blonde beauty until I heard the bell ring.

I swear Annabeth is going to be the reason I'm failing classes….but hey! Maybe she can tutor me.

Thankfully sixth period blew by rather quickly. I was sitting on the edge on my seat until the final bell rang. When it did I ran out and ran straight to the boy's locker room.

I was ready to hit the water. I was in a good mood, well rested and confident. In short, I was about to have a good practice.

Emily:

I sighed as I got back in the car. I hate going to the dentist. I like having clean teeth but the cleaner they use tastes awful and excuse me if I don't like having my 68 year old dentist's fingers in my mouth.

Dad got in the driver side and looked over at me.

"You know Emily you could probably drive yourself to these things if you just took your driver's test and finally get your license."

I shook my head and smirked over at him.

"Aww but why would I do that when I have you and Cody to drive me everywhere?"

He laughed and started the car.

"True but we won't be your little drivers forever."

I scoffed.

"Sure you will you guys love me."

Dad smirked over at me and I glared at him.

"Don't even Dad."

He held his hand up in surrender before pulling out of the parking lot.

After about forty minutes of driving we were heading back into town. It was 4:45 so I need to be at Annabeth's in fifteen minutes.

I was pretty excited to go to rehearsal today. Hopefully we can come up with a name. I have faith in Annabeth to write an amazing song for us. I told my Dad all about the band on the car ride to the dentist office and he was excited for us. He offered to clear out a room in our large house for us to practice but I declined. I would rather practice in Annabeth's small shed. Besides Percy and Annabeth still don't know about my….lifestyle.

I smiled when I saw Annabeth's house up ahead. My smiled faded when my Dad pulled up and parked.

"Uh Dad? You can just drop me off…."

"Sorry sweetheart but I think I should meet Annabeth's parents if you guys are going to be a band or whatever."

"But Annabeth lives with her Aunt."

"Well then I'll meet her Aunt."

"But-"

My Dad was already out of the car and I groaned before getting out. I saw Percy walking up the driveway with his arms crossed. A pretty woman with black hair just like Percy's was walking next to him holding hands with Mr. Blofis. He's a teacher at Goode but I don't have him for anything and I know he was Percy's step dad but that's it.

I walked over to Percy and he introduced me to them and his Mom smiled kindly at me before going over to meet my Dad. I looked over at Percy who still looked frustrated.

"My Dad wants to meet her Aunt too."

"My Mom used the excuse of meeting the new neighbors but I know for a fact that she just wanted to come over to meet Annabeth. Ever since she saw me watching her she's been bugging me about her."

I made a disgusted face at Percy.

"You watch Annabeth?"

He rolled his eyes and playfully shoved me.

"No! I was looking out the window, smiled at Annabeth and now my Mom thinks I have a crush on her."

"But you do."

"What?!….No I don't!"

I smiled and patted his face.

"Sure you don't. Don't worry I won't tell her."

He scowled and I laughed. We both smiled when Cody's car pulled in. He got out and walked over to us.

"Hey. Dad and Percy's Mom and step dad came over to formally meet Miss. Chase and Annabeth."

Cody nodded and smirked.

"At least my parents aren't here."

My Dad turned around and yelled over to us.

"Oh! Cody I called your parents! They will be here soon! Now c'mon! We're going to the front door!"

Percy and I laughed as Cody's smirk was wiped off his face. We walked over to the door and Percy rang the doorbell. After about a minute a flustered Annabeth answered the door. Her hair was in a messy side braid and she was wearing jeans a white tank top and a plaid blue and white shirt unbuttoned showing her tank top.. She had her journal in one hand, a pencil in her mouth and she was bending down to put on her sock. Her eyes widened when she saw all of us.

Percy blushed, I waved and Cody laughed.

"Hey Wallflower!"

Annabeth spit out the pencil and slammed the door. We all stood stunned until the door opened again. Annabeth was blushing and she patted down her hair. I giggled into my hand and Cody elbowed my ribs.

"Um….hello. My name is Annabeth."

Percy's Mom stepped forward and stuck her hand out.

"I'm Percy's Mom, Sally and this is my husband Paul."

Annabeth shook their hands and waved at my Dad. He smiled warmly at her.

"Hello Annabeth. Is your Aunt home?"

She nodded and gestured us inside. We all sat down on the couches while Annabeth went into the next room. She returned moments later with her Aunt. I heard my Dad suck in a breath next to me and I turned to him.

His eyes were wide and his mouth was slightly open. I gave him a puzzled look but he didn't seem to notice. Annabeth's Aunt shyly smiled at everyone.

"Um hello. I'm Annabeth's Aunt Susan Chase."

She shook hands with Percy's parents then turned to my Dad. Her eyes widened slightly and I could see the faintest bush on her cheeks. My Dad took her hand and kissed it and I almost gagged. What was going on here? I looked over at Annabeth and she had the same look I did.

"Miss Chase."

"Please call me Susan, or Susie if you like."

"Alright Susie….Please call me Noah."

I awkwardly got up and walked over to Annabeth. She whispered over at me.

"What's happening?"

I shook my head and whispered back.

"I have no idea…."

Percy and Cody walked over to us and I could tell they were having a hard time keeping in their laughter. I glared at them and they smirked.

Percy whispered over to us,

"Hey let's head out to the shed. This is funny but awkward. Besides we have work to do."

We nodded and left quietly. Once we were out in the shed Annabeth and I both shuttered.

Cody POV:

I was lying out on the couch and Emily was sitting on the floor, her back against the couch. Her head was close enough to mine that I could smell her strawberry shampoo. I sighed and started to whirl a strand around my finger until she turned around and swatted my hand.

Percy was sitting on my drum stool. He moved it from behind the drum set and was lightly strumming a guitar in the corner. Annabeth was on her stomach on the floor. She was writing in her book and had her tongue sticking out in concentration. Emily giggled at the sight of her and I smiled down at her.

Annabeth groaned and rolled over onto her back. Percy stopped strumming.

"What's up Wise Girl?"

She sighed and looked over at him.

"I can't come up with a good chorus!"

"Well do you have a general idea?"

"No."

Annabeth's Aunt poked her head in through the side door, since the automatic door was closed. (You know how some garage doors you push it open from the bottom and it goes up? Yea it's that but automatic so you push a button and it will slowly go up on it's own. My garage door is like that….Sorry rambling)

"Hey guys! Cody your parents are here and we decided to go out to eat in town. Will you kids be ok?"

Annabeth rolled her eyes and smiled.

"Yes Aunt Susie. We'll be fine."

Her Aunt smiled then shut the door behind her. Annabeth was reading over her work and she was crossing out words and frowning. She shut her eyes and groaned. She placed her hands over her eyes.

"I can't do it."

I sat up and Emily moved over to Annabeth. Emily sat with her knees underneath her. She patted Annabeth's shoulder and Annabeth opened one eye through her fingers and Emily smiled. Annabeth laughed and sat up. She smoothed out her braid and looked over to Percy.

He moved down on the ground next to Annabeth and placed on hand on her shoulder. She smiled and looked between Emily and Percy. I got up and sat down next to Emily.

We all smiled at each other and Annabeth placed her journal in front of all of us. We ignored it for now.

"Well….Hey we'll come back to it ok? Let's talk about band names!"

I rolled my eyes at Emily's excited face but smiled none the less. I glanced around the room and saw a big book sitting on Annabeth's desk.

"Hey Annabeth what's that big book?"

She stood up and walked over to it. She grabbed it and placed it down in front of us.

"It's a book about the god's and goddess's. The Olympians….My Uncle always told me I reminded him of Athena."

"….What happened to your Uncle?"

Annabeth smiled sadly and started to play with one of the books pages.

"He…uh he met someone else, left my Aunt and then my Aunt and I moved here."

"Oh Wise Girl I'm sorry."

She shrugged and looked down at the book.

"It's fine….My Aunt is still taking it kinda hard though."

"Well she seemed to be having a good time flirting with my Dad."

"Ew…Okay let's not talk about that."

"Wait Emily what happened to your Mom?"

"She ran off when I was younger. And be before any of you say I'm sorry, don't. I don't care. I'm happy living with just my Dad."

Annabeth nodded and pulled her journal back onto her lap.

"We won't play this at the dance but I actually have more than half of a song done…it's about my Aunt and Uncle."

Emily looked over her shoulder.

"You named it Close?"

Annabeth nodded and Percy asked why. She smiled and started to sing softly.

"It makes her feel close

Makes her smile

It's like he's with her almost

Till the tears take over

She's still in hell

But she tells herself

She's ready to let him go

Cause that makes her feel close."

I nodded and smiled at the shy blonde.

"Do you think your Aunt might be ready to start dating again? You know give love another shot?"

Annabeth stared at me for a moment before her eyes widened and she hurried to grab a pencil. She scribbled something down on the page. When she was finished she quickly leaned over and hugged me.

"That's perfect!"

"What?"

I tried to ignore Percy's not-so-subtle glare and focused on Annabeth.

"To saying goodbye

Getting on with her life.

Maybe give love another try…

One more try….

One more try."

"See told you we could help with your songwriting!"

Emily nudged me and sat down with her legs spread out in front of her.

"But first! I want to talk band names!"

Percy's POV:

"Well does anybody have anything in mind?"

Cody rubbed his chin then grinned.

"Eagle eye tiger!"

Annabeth scrunched her nose.

"Why that?"

He shrugged.

"Why not?"

Emily pushed him and shook her head.

"No."

"But Em-"

"So Annabeth, Percy got any ideas?"

Percy looked over at Annabeth's Olympian book and pointed at the page.

"Annabeth what are these."

"Ah the Sirens….They were said to be men hating mermaids and lured sailors to their deaths by singing their enchanting 'siren song'."

"Wow…That's intense. So they were mermaids?"

Annabeth laughed and looked over at me.

"Yea Seaweed Brain some people think they were mermaids."

Emily looked over at the book.

"So were their songs…hypnotizing or something?"

Annabeth nodded.

"Something like that."

I scratched the back of my head.

"Should we base our name off of something like that? Like we were 'hypnotizing' our fans with our 'siren song' "

Cody clapped his hands.

"That's not a bad idea!"

Emily and Annabeth nodded.

"Yea I like it….So what then?"

"Well we could always just call ourselves the Sirens?"

"Maybe…but I want to add something to it you know? Maybe like The Silent Sirens?"

"If they're silent how could people hear them Em?"

"I'm just saying! I was basing the name off of Annabeth…"

"Why would you do that?"

"Oh C'mon Annabeth you're the whole reason we're even here right now! Why wouldn't we base the name off of you? If I wouldn't have met you the first day you might have been a shadow lurking around."

"Well what about The Siren's Shadow? Or shadows whatever sounds better?"

Annabeth nodded.

"I kinda like that one."

We all sat for a minute, thinking then Annabeth cleared her throat.

"Well we have time to think about it. Let's try working on the song…."

Annabeth's POV:

*One hour later*

I waved to Emily as her Dad drove down the road. Cody and his parents left about a minute ago. After the talk about band names we all sat down and started to think about what song to sing. All we know is that it's starting with Cody playing the drums and it's going to be somewhat of a dance song. So not very far…..Our parents and my Aunt showed up about fifteen minutes ago. My Aunt was giggling while talking with Mr. McNeil and the Andersons and Blofis were talking excitedly.

I'm glad all of our parents get along but it's weird seeing them slightly drunk. And Emily and I were pretty freaked out by the flirting going on between my Aunt and her Dad. They exchanged numbers and everything!

Percy's parents hugged my Aunt goodbye before walking over to their house. Percy got invited to stay for dinner. While my Aunt makes it in the kitchen Percy and I are hanging out in my music room. I'm lying on the couch tuning my guitar and Percy is lightly strumming his.

"Hey Seaweed Brain can you turn on that stereo over there?"

He nodded and pressed play then turned up the volume. There For Tomorrow started to play and filled the room.

"Sweet! I love them!"

I sat up and grinned.

"Me too! I even learned a couple of their songs for the guitar! You know….acoustic versions."

Percy walked over to me and grinned excitedly. I pulled back from him slightly.

"Really? Me too! Want to play one?"

"Um…..I haven't play one in a while…."

"C'mon Annabeth…Please? I've kinda wondered what it would be like to sing a duet with you…."

"Really?"

He blushed and looked down.

"Well….yea."

I sighed and nodded.

"Ok sure. But you start."

He grinned and nodded then sat down across from me. I moved down onto the floor and faced Percy. He leaned over and shut off the stereo. We both started to strum.

(Percy, Annabeth, Both)

"You keep calling it a crash and burn

Just wait your turn

You might have time to speak

There barely was a lesson learned

Cause in return

No favors back to me.

I'm sure it tasted

Oh so sweet

But it was never good enough for me

I bit the tongue behind my teeth.

It was never good enough for me.

You said you always keep your word

Show me what you're after

I thought you promised me the world

Tell me what you're after

Go on and take it

Way too far cause

Here we are waiting

Once again

You said you always keep your word

Show me what your after

Just a little faster.

Am I the only eyes

That see so subtly

This cut and dry routine

Even when you're by my side

I still need time

To feel the company

I'm sure it tasted oh so sweet

But it was never good enough for me

I bit the tongue behind my teeth

It was never good enough for me

You said you always keep your word.

Show me what you're after

I thought you promised me the world

Tell me what you're after

Go on and take it way too far

Cause here we are

Waiting once again

You said you always keep your word

Show me what you're after

Just a little faster

(Just a little faster…)

Hold your breath now

The bad is wearing thin

For the pain that settles in

When we learn too much too soon

Hold your breath now

The bad is wearing thin

From the pain that settles in

When we learn too much too soon

You said you always keep your word

Show me what you're after

I thought you promised me the world

Tell me what you're after

Go on and take it way too far

Cause here we are

Waiting once again

You said you always keep your word

Show me what you're after

It was never good enough for me!

Show me what you're after

Just a little faster."

We stopped strumming. We were staring at each other and panting. Percy's mouth opened then closed then opened again.

"Wow…That was…"

"Yeah. It was."

We both grinned then stood up and hugged.

"That was so cool!"

"I know!"

Percy pulled out of our hug a little and smiled softly down at me. I timidly smiled back and I think he started to lean down. I wouldn't know for sure because my Aunt chose that moment to come in and tell us dinner was ready.

Red faced, we both followed her back into the house.


Aw...so I gave you guys some Percabeth moments in this chapter! Sorry if it seems too fast but I couldn't help myself. :)

Also...Annabeth's Aunt and Emily's Dad eh?

My gosh I love There For Tomorrow (Don't own them by the way or the PJO series) and I love the song A Little Faster sung acoustic. It's great!

So I gave some ideas for the band name...What do you guys think of

The Sirens' Shadow? Or The Sirens' Shadows

I kind of like it but I don't know how many times the band name will actually be mentioned. Tell me what you guys think!

I think things will be picking up soon. I may do a time skip to the dance in the next chapter. I haven't decided yet.

Anyway! Review follow and favorite!

Love you guys :)