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Sorry it's been a while. Like a week, I think? Idk, I usually update everryyy day, but this week has been busy, and I'm back in school now, so I'll be busy still.
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Anyway, on to the good stuff.
Chapter 9
Annabeth Chase
Percy leaned in closer to me. Our lips almost touched, until a sudden group of voices yelled behind us.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNABETH!"
We jerked our heads behind us. Behind the lake was the whole camp grinning at us. Silena had a huge smile on her face, and I smiled back. She beckoned me and Percy forward. Percy rowed back to the whole group.
"Hey Ananbeth! Happy birthday!" Silena smiled and gave me a hug. Suddenly, a blinfold was wrapped hastily around my head.
"What-"
"Don't worry, we won't hurt you," a voice said. I figured it was Katie.
I frowned and was pushed along. There were people yelling/singing the Happy Birthday song at me as Silena guided me along to… well, I don't know where exactly. After about 15 minutes or so, Silena stopped and took off my blindfold. I opened my eyes.
"Happy Birthday, Annabeth," Percy said in front of me. He leaned closer to give me a kiss. I smiled and tiptoed to his lips. Before our lips could touch, Nico just HAD to push Percy away. We were interrupted, once again.
"Wow you'd rather kiss that slime-face than compliment us on this surprise…" Nice said with a fake pout.
Surprise?
I looked around me. I was in the pavilion, and it was extremely amazing. Brilliant lights were blaring from the sky, and they spelled out "For Annabeth". The campfire was in the middle of the pavilion, and next to it was a silver table. On the table was a huge cake, with little statuettes of Percy and I, holding hands. I rolled my eyes at the cake and grinned.
"Ya like the cake? Connor and I made it for you!"
I looked over and saw Travis Stoll giving me a cheekish smile. They were the Stolls, so obviously there was something wrong with the cake..
"Is it set up with a time bomb?"
Travis winked at me and went back to his brother. Gathered around the fire was the whole camp. Silena was at the front, and she pushed me to a little chair next to the fire.
"Alright guys!" she said, holding a microphone next to her mouth," Today's Annabeth's birthday! So, who wants to give their gift first?"
Many hands shot up.
"Alright, Thalia!"
Thalia? Thalia was here?
I squealed. With her punked-up hair, black skull-printed T-shirt, ripped skinny jeans, and her silvery bow slung across her back, Thalia stood in front of me. She gave me a grin and held onto the microphone.
"Happy birthday, Annabeth," she smiled and gave me a little red box.
I smiled. "Can I open it?"
She nodded. I opened it and gasped. An owl flew out, spreading its wings high above me. It dropped cautiously on my shoulder, careful to not harm me with its sharp talons.
"You like it? Its name is Annaliese," Thalia said while petting the owl's head. She continued with a story.
"See, Artemis found it in the woods. It had an injured leg," she pointed at the leg of the owl. I looked and saw that it was bandaged up.
"It's-it's amazing Thals. I love it! I mean, it's so cute… It looks like Percy, they're both cute.." I spurted out and slapped my hand to my mouth. Thalia gave me a mocking smile.
"It reminded me of you so much, so I had to give it to you. It's cute, isn't it! It can also send messages, kinda like a messenger bird. "
I grinned widely. The owl was so amazing. It was spinning above me, with its wings spread wide. I gaped at it with utter amazement. Then, I noticed the little red box it came in.
"Wait… How did the bird fit in the box?"
Thalia shrugged.
"I have no idea. Lady Artemis gave the box to me… and said the owl was inside…"
I gave her a tight hug. Then, Silena stood up next to me.
"Next gift!"
In the next hour or so, I received a variety of gifts. Special spider spray that beeped when a spider was 10 feet away from Beckendorf, candy (that was probably intoxicated) from the Connor Stoll, a random lamp from Travis, make-up from Silena (which I'm not planning to use any time soon…), a fresh batch of flowers from Katie, clothes from a few Aphrodite girls, a little music box from an Apollo kid, a mirror from another Aphrodite kid, blood red "Happy Birthday" cards from the Ares cabin, and a huge painting of me from all the Athena campers.
Chiron trotted towards me after the party was done while people were drifting away, and greeted me with another "Happy Birthday".
"This, by the way, is from your mother. Read it once you get in your cabin. Now go have fun! Happy Birthay, dear!" he smiled, gave me a little brown envelope, and trotted away. I stuffed the brown envelope and headed towards Percy, who was waiting for me next to the small fire.
"Hey, Wise Girl," he looked up at me and gave a crooked smile.
I grinned.
"Hey. So… wanna walk me to my cabin?"
He smiled sheepishly at me.
"Sure, why not."
He got up, nad our fingers intertwined. He grinned, and leaned in for a kiss. I hesitated, knowing SOMETHING was bound to interrupt us again. Of course, I was right.
Athena appeared before us in blazing fire. She was smiling, but then slightly frowned when she saw Percy and I holding hands. She shook her head, and smiled again.
"Hello, dear. Happy birthday!" she said with a twinkle in her eyes.
I laughed happily, thanked her, and she stretched her arms out. I smiled brightly and leaped into her arms. We hugged firmly, and then once we released, she smiled and started talking.
"Annabeth, your gift is in the envelope. Remember, child, do your best in everything. And Percy-" she turned to him and gave a serious look, "Don't hurt my daughter."
With that, she was gulfed in a whirlwind of flame that vanished.
Percy gave an exasperated sigh.
"Are we never alone, Annabeth?"
I smiled and put my hands on his neck.
"C'mon Seaweed Brain. We're alone now."
He was wide-eyed and gave me a dreamy smile. I laughed aloud. He was so darn cute. We both leaned in and our lips finally met. And met again. And again.. And again… And again…
Oh Percy.
