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Sorry it's so late, first off. I've been crazy busy with exams and such! Ok, so, now it's winter break, so that means more chappies! I want reviews, though, pretty please with a Josh Hutcherson and Logan Lerman on top(; Ok, and to clear things up cause I know some of y'all were a little confused. Ok. So, Luke asked Annabeth how much she knew of his past. Annabeth said she didn't know much. Now I know it seemed like it wasn't very important that he asked that, but it will be important later on in the story.
Whoo! Long author's note. Sorry! I'm going to try and range this chapter around 2000 words and gradually make them longer until they average around 3500 words or something like that. Well enough of this, on with the chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't and never will own Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
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The Test
Chapter 10
I woke up to sunlight streaming through the window, momentarily blinding me. I sat up, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes and looked around, Percy nowhere to be found. I made my way to the kitchen and found a note on the counter.
Annabeth, I went grocery shopping...Yeah, I know, shocking. But I will try and hurry and please, please don't go anywhere so I know you're safe. Percy
I huffed at his note and rummaged through the fridge looking for something to eat for breakfast. I decided on having some bagels and munched on them, thinking all the while.
It was hard to digest everything that was going on. Luke coming back and confessing his love for me again, even though we broke up and I was with Percy. Luke saying that if he couldn't have me, no one else could. Just that sentence sent involuntary shivers up my spine. I dreaded to see what was going to come in the future. How far would Luke go just to have me to himself? That question ran through my head as I cleaned up the kitchen and retired to the living room, settling down to watch a movie.
Just as I was getting comfortable, the doorbell rang. I groaned and heaved myself off of the couch to answer the door. I opened the door to see Thalia.
"Hey, Thalia."
"Hey." She trudged past me and through the door, heading to the kitchen to no doubt raid all my food. I rolled my eyes and followed her in there. She was eating my chips with a scowl on her face.
I leaned on the counter, crossing my arms. "What's wrong?"
She looked up at me. "Nico's mad at me."
"Why?"
She scowled again. "Because I won't tell him what happened. He knows something's up because of the way I'm acting."
I cocked my head to the side. "How can he tell? Y'all just met!"
Thalia rolled her eyes. "Dude. Get your life together. We met a few months ago and we've been dating for like, two months now."
I stared at her, shocked. "And why didn't you tell me?" I asked her, bewildered.
"Because I knew you would tease me." She grumbled.
I just laughed. "Oh, the teasing hasn't even begun."
Thalia groaned and turned towards the fridge, looking for more food.
"Annabeth?" I heard the front door open and looked to see Percy walking through with bags on his arms.
I walked over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Hey."
Percy set the bags on the floor and opened one of the bags to reveal a box of blue cookies. He started munching on them happily.
"What am I, chopped liver?" Thalia asked, acting to be hurt.
Percy glanced up and smiled. "Hello to you too, Thalia."
"And I am out of here, see you later." Thalia grabbed one more handful of cookies, at which Percy protested, "Hey!", before heading out the door. I rolled my eyes and watched as Percy started putting away the groceries. I was deep in thought when I felt his arms wrap around me from behind.
"Please tell me what you're thinking about." He rested his chin on my shoulder.
"Nothing, really. Just thinking."
Percy sighed and turned me around to face him. He tightened his hold on me and I buried my face in his chest.
"How about we go out tonight?"
I looked up at him. "Do you think that would be smart with Luke after us?"
He stared into my eyes and said in all seriousness, "We'll be fine. I'll make sure of that. Nothing's going to happen to either of us."
I breathed in his scent, relaxing in his arms. "Ok."
"Great." He gave me a quick kiss and sauntered into the living room to watch TV.
We walked out of the apartment building, starting our way down the sidewalk with our hands intertwined. Percy made sure I was by his side the whole time, while his eyes scanned the streets, looking for anything suspicious. We walked to the restaurant with no incidents, gratefully. We entered a small restaurant we both loved and walked up to the hostess. She looked up and her eyes roved over Percy, and she smiled flirtatiously. My eyes narrowed and I took a small step closer to Percy and clenched his hand tighter. Percy just smirked and said, "Table for two, please."
The hostess complied and pulled out two menus, leading us to a table in the back corner. "If there's anything I can get you, just ask." I didn't miss that she was only talking to Percy when she said this.
The waiter came over and took our orders. I got sweet tea along with some chicken alfredo pasta while Percy got blue coke (of course) and a steak. The food was delicious and I was glad the hostess had gotten my threat earlier to back off. I know my possessiveness was ridiculous, but I couldn't help it. We quickly left the restaurant after paying and started on our way home. I was nervous, and Percy was completely tense beside me because it was already dark out and the streetlamps gave a creepy glow, even though the streets were still filled with people. We came back to the apartment also without incident, for which I was thankful for again.
As we were unlocking our apartment door, we heard someone approaching us. We turned around, me clutching Percy's arm. A man that looked around our age was walking towards us. Percy and I, making no mind of him, unlocked the door and were about to step in when the man called out to us.
"Hi, guys." We turned around and I took a moment to examine him. he had light brown hair and warm, chocolate brown eyes. He was a little muscular, and I guess you could say he was somewhat good looking, but nothing compared to Percy.
Percy studied him for a second before answering. "Hi."
The man's eyes roved over me before landing back on Percy. Then he put out his hand. "I'm Matt."
Percy took his hand and squeezed his hand with a little more force, making Matt wince, but he quickly tried to cover it up.
"I'm Percy. And this is my girlfriend, Annabeth." Percy said, putting emphasis on 'girlfriend'.
Matt's eyes narrowed the tiniest bit. "Nice to meet you. I think I am your new neighbor. You live here, right?"
"Yeah." Percy answered stiffly.
"Huh. Well, I live in the one next to you."
"Great." Percy muttered.
"Well, I'll see y'all later; I have to go unpack." He turned on his heel and headed back to his car.
Percy turned back to the door and led me inside. We turned on the lights and I set my purse on the table.
"I don't trust him." Percy said coldly.
"Why not?" I questioned.
"Did you see the way he looks at you? Creep. I don't want you near him. Please try to not even associate with him."
I rolled my eyes at him and wrapped my arms around his waist. "Percy, relax. I already told you-"
"Yeah, yeah. I know, you can take care of yourself. Just please don't go near him."
"Ok." I said softly. Percy kissed my forehead and released me. I sighed and strolled into our room to put on some comfortable pants. After pulling them on, I felt a pair of arms wrap around my waist from behind. I squealed and turned around to Percy laughing at me.
I smacked him in the chest. "Percy! Don't do that!" I tried to squirm out of his grip, but it was too strong. My anger slowly dissipated when I felt his lips trailing their way down my neck.
"Percy," I whined. He just chuckled, continuing to kiss my neck. I turned around, starting to pull his head down to kiss him. Percy backed me up to the wall, trapping me. Just as our lips brushed together, a knock sounded from the front door. I groaned and pulled away, but Percy just moved his lips to my collarbone.
"They can wait, Annabeth." He said, trying to convince me.
"Percy, just go answer the door." He sighed and pulled away, leaving the room to answer the door. I heard Percy talking to somebody, so I walked outside. The next thing I knew, I was attacked by a certain demon, also known as Percy's little sister, Kimmy. We had met a few weeks ago and I instantly loved her.
"Annie!" She screamed, jumping up and down in my arms.
I smiled. "Hey, Kimmy." I looked up and saw Percy's mom and stepdad, Sally and Paul.
Sally engulfed me in a hug. "Hey, Annabeth!"
"Hi, Sally. Paul." I nodded towards him and he smiled.
Sally pulled back. I was just wondering if y'all could watch Kimmy for a few days. I'm sorry it's so unexpected, but Paul got a call from his boss and he needs to head out of state, and I told him I would go with him. Do you mind?"
I smiled. "No, not at all! (A/N: Hehe that reminds me of Spongebob. The episode where he makes the sundae and has bad breath. "Excuse me, sir. I hope my horrible ugliness won't be a distraction to you." "Not at all, boy! Deeeeeeaaaauuuugh!" Ok, I'll stop now.) You know I love Kimmy!"
Sally smiled. "Thank you, Annabeth. So much. Well, we need to head out, be good Kimmy! And, Percy, please watch her."
Kimmy stomped her foot in protest and put her hand on her hip. "Mom, I'm old enough to stay by myself."
All of us said at the same time, "No you're not."
Kimmy's mouth dropped open and Sally and Paul just laughed and gave her a hug, saying goodbye. Sally gave Percy a kiss on the cheek and left with Paul.
I smirked at Percy. "Mama's boy."
He rolled his eyes. "Whatever. So Kimmy, what do you want to do?"
She glared at him, her hands on her hips. "I'm not a little kid. I'm 13 years old. (Sorry, another A/N: Sally and Paul got married earlier, when Percy was 8, and they had Kimmy when Percy was 11.) You don't have to talk to me like that. You got any food?" She started to the kitchen and rummaged through the cabinets, pulling out some Goldfish.
I laughed and ruffled her hair. "Oh, Kimmy. You're still a little girl in Percy's world."
Kimmy glared at me and walked into the living room, plopping down on the sofa and turning on the TV. Percy huffed and made his way in there to sit by her. I soon followed after cleaning up the mess Percy had made in the kitchen. We all sat and watched The Hunger Games. Kimmy sighed every time Josh Hutcherson came on screen, pissing Percy off. (A/N: This is EXACTLY what I do. Josh Hutcherson is so perfect...)
"What the heck, Kimmy? You're too young to be looking at guys like that."
Kimmy rolled her eyes. "Am not! Josh Hutcherson is so gorgeous. And besides, I have a boyfriend."
Percy's eyes widened and he tensed up. "What?! You're way too young! Who is he? What's his name? I swear I'll kill him if he hurts you."
Kimmy laughed. "Just kidding, Perce." We both started laughing when Percy obviously relaxed. "And it doesn't matter, you can't pull the whole protective big brother thing on me, it just doesn't work."
Percy looked pointedly at her. "That's bullsh-"
"Percy!" I said, smacking his arm.
"-Crap." He looked at me and grinned before turning back to Kimmy. "I am your big brother, and I have to be protective over you. You're way too young to be with a guy, you have no idea what guys' minds are like."
I snorted. "You're one to talk."
He glared at me. "That's different, I'm older. She's not allowed to be with a guy, because young guys are immature and have vile minds."
Kimmy huffed and sat back against the sofa. "Whatever." She muttered.
Percy smirked and we finally settled down to finish watching the movie, me and Kimmy both sighing occasionally when Josh Hutcherson came on screen.
WHOO! Almost 2500 words! I really liked writing this chapter. I love the whole idea of Percy being an older brother, cause I feel like he would be the super protective kind. It's so cute! So, like I said before, it's break so that means more chappies! Maybe, MAYBE, if I get some super mega awesome reviews, I can update tonight or tomorrow. If I get a ton, I will update tonight!
And, if you haven't noticed, I LOVE Josh Hutcherson and Logan Lerman. They're aaaamazing.
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