Ha ha. I want this chapter to be longer than the last, which was my longest. hopefully over 1,000 words.

Annabeth POV

I left the lunchroom with Thalia, but Piper pulled me back. She shot Thalia a look I couldn't read, and Thalia went over to Coral. I felt bad for Nico, being all by himself, but I think he's used to it.

"So...," Piper started. "I think I found you a boyfriend."

"Who?" I asked.

She smirked at me and said, "That's for me to know, and you to find out." With that she took off running to Nico.

Thalia came back to me and told me her and Piper's plan to set Coral and Nico up. I rolled my eyes and said, "You know, I agree they both like each other, but I think they can set themselves up." Thalia just shook her head

"Annabeth, you don't know my cousin as well as I do. He won't make the first move by himself, he needs me to help him with it," she said like this was serious stuff. Wait, her cousin? Wasn't that Percy?

"I thought Percy was your cousin," I said trying not to sound suspicious.

Thalia just shrugged, "They both are. Our dads are brothers. Of course my dad is a total jerk. Percy's dad is almost as sweet as his mom, but he's always busy with work. Nico's dad is a complete bi-"

" Language!" I sad cutting her off.

"His dad is a...er...well let's just say he doesn't have time for his family," she said. I just shook my head. I can't believe I just met that girl this morning. It feels like I've known her forever.

As we were about to enter the classroom Thalia pulled me over. "Here," She said giving me a blue...was that a cookie?

"What is it?" I asked.

"One of Percy's mom's cookies. They're really good. try it," She said urging me to.

I took a really slow bite. "mmm," I said. They were the best cookies I had ever tasted. Thalia got a text and she smirked when she saw it. She took my hand and dragged me into the classroom. I was still eating my cookie! (A/N: That was super important to put in. :D)

When we entered the classroom I had to shove the cookie in my mouth. Thank god it was just art. No boring rules to go over. I might be smart, but I'm part human. I still think things I already know are boring.

I sat next to Coral who was sitting next to Nico. Typical Piper. They were both blushing like crazy. They definitely like each other. Coral was drawing looking away from Nico. Nico was talking to Piper the other way.

I looked at what Coral was drawing. "Whoa," I said. I didn't mean to, it's just the drawing was so cool. She looked up and blushed even more when she saw that I saw her drawing.

It was an awesome portrait of a boy. When I looked closely I recognized him. Nico. "Thanks," she said. I looked at her my face full of surprise. This seemed to amuse her. She laughed and whispered, "I saw him this morning and couldn't get him out of my head. This helps with it. I started first period, where I met Percy." She saw Nico was about to look so she quickly changed the page.

This one was magnificent too. It was a picture of Marilyn Monroe. "Whoa," this time that was Nico. She blushed even redder than she did when I said it.

I smiled and said, "I know. She's an amazing artist." At that time the teacher came in.

"I'm so sorry I'm late, class. The coffee maker was broken, so I had to try to fix name is Ms. T. Now since we only have twenty minutes, I want you just to draw. We have art supplies up in the front of the class, so get started," She said in exactly ten seconds.

I started drawing my dream city. A paper slipped in front of me.

You're invited to a sleep over at my,Piper McLean's, House.

The address is 1443 New-star Road.

RSVP: 555-283-5674

This Friday

Hope to see you there

I looked at Piper who smiled at me. Maybe I should go. It might be fun. I nodded at Piper and she smiled. Wait did the invitation say McLean? Like Tristan McLean? Oh well. I'll ask Thalia about it later.

The bell rang and I put my papers away. Two more periods then school will be over. Finally.

Coral's POV

It felt good to get my secret that I had a crush on Nico out. I trust Annabeth. I trust she won't tell anyone. I guess her and Percy are the only ones I trust. I know Percy an Nico are cousins, but I have a feeling I could trust him not to tell anyone. Thalia on the other hand, I don't feel like I can trust her. She's been smiling mischievously all day.

I went to my next class where Percy was going to be. When I got there I saw Rachel flirting with him again. I smirked remembering what happened at lunch.

"Hey RED," I started. Percy turned, when he saw me he smiled in relief. "The '90s called. They want their hair back." Rachel turned and started fuming.

"Are you trying to steal him away from me?" she said.

I smirked, "No, but I bet it took you all last period to come up with that lame 'insult'," I said clearly winning the battle.

"Well...That jacket doesn't go with that outfit," she said confidently.

"So. It's just how I roll," I said and turned showing her my entire outfit.

" You may have won the battle, but I'll win the war," she said.

I laughed. "Considering I've won two battles already, either you need a new battle strategy or I've won already," I said smirking. She glared at me. I glared back. She opened her eyes in fear, then turned and walked away, swinging her hips. "That counts," I yelled at her. " Coral: three Red: ZERO!"

"Thanks, Coral...again," he said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Always glad to insult her. It's sad she can't come up with good comebacks. It's really not a war without them. He laughed. At that time the teacher came in. I looked back to see Rachel glaring at me. I smirked knowing it didn't bother me.

I hope you liked it. Over 1,000 words. I got a complaint about Rachel being the bad guy. I'm sorry, it's just I can't have fun without Rachel's name. I love you guys.

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