*DISCLAIMER* as much as i would like to i don't own Anything to do with the Percy Jackson series all rights go to Rick
Hey guys im so sorry for this but I've been so so busy! Not even been able to get to my sports the last few weeks cos of uni work so sorry please forgive me! Any way thought you guys deserved a little something something so let me know what you think! Also chapter 10 milestone!
Chapter 9:
HELEN POV:
I busied myself around the kitchen, the smell of garlic and a number of other spices filling my senses. The oven hummed away happily to itself as I dashed around like a mad woman trying to prepare everything for tonight. Now I wasn't normally the 'house wife' type, but tonight was special. That boy that Annabeth has been seeing was going to be coming over tonight for dinner, and Gods know I do love to make a good first impression.
I brushed down my apron which was covering up the dress I was wearing, my hair being left down to give off the impression that this was a just what I was like on a regular basis. (I'm a guy who 100% doesn't know what leaving your hair down means but I hear girls say it…#conorFacts) Oh yeah the phycology of a good dinner party, Freud aint got nothing on me! Anyways I was very prepared because I knew this day would be coming soon, and although I had met the boy before it was a rather brief encounter, and one which I intended to build on. I knew that Annabeth had probably told him many things about how I was 'mean' or 'horrid'… wicked even! These were just examples of the words that I had been called over the years, and sure there were those who would say 'yes but you mostly forced a seven year old out into the world all alone!' and while that is a…mostly true statement I liked to imagine it was her fault. And by imagine I of course mean that it was completely her fault.
Yet what's done is done, and from what I can see those years she was on the run where full of good character building experiences! She should probably be thanking me! Yet I shall ask for no gratitude and continue to provide the role of surrogate mother in her 'real' mothers absence. No thanks what so ever I tutted, as I removed the lasagne I had so diligently slaved away at over the last few hours. Like a peacock fighting a rabid badger I had won the fight of food and even had time to do my nails. Can I get a boo ya!? (I don't know why but I fell this is how Umbridge feels in Harry Potter…Anyone else? No? Just me?)
I mean how awesome am I? I questioned internally humming away to myself quite happily, slamming the oven door closed with a swing of my hips. I placed the lasagne on the table beside the other foods I had prepared earlier, before making my way to the living room, removing my oven gloves as I moved to check on the boys. I had explicitly told them to tidy up and more importantly keep themselves tidy, but boys will be boys and I was checking now mostly on the living room while I had kept a spare set of shirt and trousers for them knowing that they will most likely be messy. Yet what I found surprised me greatly.
They were sitting on the floor playing, in what was a relatively messy room, but they were joined by a blonde girl and a boy with messy dark hair. The boy was currently rolling around under the boys while they 'attacked' him with their robots from above. I stood watching happily for a few seconds before I realised I was the worst parent ever, I was letting my sons get away with leaving the room a tip! While letting them play with a stranger! How did they even get in! I was about to start hyperventilating when the girl noticed I had entered the room.
"Oh hey Helen" she said happily. However, I was too panicked to really appreciate her voice or face. Instead all I could think was 'Oh no they know our names! It was planned! They probably have been stalking out the house for weeks!' I slapped myself mentally. 'Get a grip Helen, these are your children! ATTACK!' I was in the process of clenching my fists when the boy began to speak.
"Oh hey Mrs Chase" he said cheerily. Smiling up at me, at the sight of him I was immediately drawn back to that night a few years ago when he burst in here with those two girls. He was more grown up obviously but those eyes hadn't changed, they were more responsible looking, but had the same twinkle of mirth to them that I had heard my step daughter describe in such ridiculous detail.
"Ah you must be Percy" I said composing myself, unclenching my fists and brushing down my apron slightly.
"Yeah that's me" he said, running his hand through the back of his hair "I would get up to greet you properly, but as you can see I am currently being pinned down and I am in no position to move" he added cheekily causing the boys to smile brightly thinking they had contained him. Yet looking at him, and thinking back to the stories Annabeth had told us about Percy, I knew that if he wanted he could throw the boys most of the way through the window. I watched as he stood up and brushed himself off, before making his way over to me to shake my hand. In that brief amount of time I couldn't help but notice that Annabeth did not disappoint in the description of this young man. He truly was quite handsome, and more importantly I knew she was truly happy with him, something I had definitely not helped with as a child. Then again she wouldn't be at camp if it wasn't for me…Just then Frederick walked in the door, fresh home from work. He began to remove his tie and was about to start moving upstairs when he noticed our guests.
"Ah hello again Percy. It is good to see you again especially under these much better circumstances" said my husband happily, before shaking the young man's hand. He planted a kiss on his daughters forehead before giving me a chaste peck on the lips.
"I will be back down shortly dear I will only change from my clothes" he said before moving away towards the stairs "how long will it be till dinner though?" he asked.
"Dinner is ready, I was merely waiting on you arriving home dear" I said happily, before moving into the kitchen once again to remove my apron which I was still wearing. I made my way back to the table, smiling as I saw Annabeth hit Percy's hand away from the food as he sat drooling slightly. I'm almost certain he was muttering 'So pretty' and something about wishing it was blue…? I knew this boy was dating my step daughter but that didn't mean he wasn't baffling.
I sat quietly awaiting the arrival of my husband so that we could start this meal. I couldn't help but feel rather proud of the spread I had managed to put on. All without being able to pass home-economics in high school! Take that Mrs Cassidy! (I passed this subject and she was my actual teacher #conorFacts) I had a smug expression on my face as Frederick began to serve the food, and the sounds of intense moaning grew with each bite. I tried not to express my initial displeasure at Percy pouring copious amounts of blue food colouring, and aside from the initial sneer I believe I did quite well.
"So Percy I hear you were…taken for a period of time. What's happening with your schooling?" my husband asked, 'typical of course he goes for the academia' I thought shaking my head while eating my delicious food.
"Well I've been allowed to continue on with my senior year even though I missed my junior because I've accomplished quite a bit for the school swimming team" he said chuckling slightly at the end. Annabeth slapped his arm playfully, muttering about how much of a cheat he is. To which he teased back that it was the same as her getting places by being smart. Annabeth looked truly scandalised…and proud simultaneously. Before any argument could kick off Frederick jumped back into the fold.
"And any plans for college" he asked, trying his best not to be the over protective father, ya know after the whole 'you let me run away when I was seven fiasco'.
"Well I have a few offers to come swim in different places" Percy said before taking another bite and swallowing. "I'm most happy about Florida and NYU" he says, looking proud that he has the option to stay at home. I saw Frederick smile happily that his daughter was dating someone who could very well go on to be a star college athlete. The night continued much in this fashion until the late hours of the night, before Annabeth offered to drive Percy back to his hotel room. They both took off as Percy thanked us for the lovely evening.
I thanked him as well and saw the genuine happiness in the young couples eyes as they took off to the car. I returned inside and began shuffling the boys up to bed, before returning to help clear up. I lifted a few plates from the table and brought them into the kitchen where my husband was washing up the plates by hand, and smiling contently to himself.
"He seems like a good one doesn't he?" he asked me, not looking up from the sink.
"Yes he seems to be anyway. It's clear they are both crazy about one another regardless" I said before turning to walk back to the table, only to be stopped by a pair of sopping wet hands from behind. I giggled slightly at his antics before he span me to face him.
"Yes they most certainly do that and hopefully he will look after her better than I did" he said looking at me sadly. I just pulled him in for a tight hug as I felt the first of his tears hit my shoulder.
"Yes, but you're forgetting he also brought her back. Numerous times!" I chuckled, trying to bring out the silver lining in this story.
"Yes he did indeed" he said, slowly wiping his eyes "I suppose we should really be very thankful he was there" he said, with a slight hint of pride that his daughter had found someone like that. Yes I think we have Percy Jackson to thank for a lot of things, more than we can probably imagine.
Shout outs!
Ravenclawdaughterofposeidon – Yeah haha I forgot I had ordered waters when I wrote it hahaha :D so it's gonna be like super great water :D
AncientTide – Thank you sorry for whatever it was I try and make it as decent as possible, but im normally doing it at like 3:30am so I blame that ;)
Writer432 – hahahaha one day lightbanks shall rule all! All hail the lightbanks!
BookLover86 – I have an idea for this idea….it shall include robots and school and Hallowe'en…pm me if you're interested hahaha
UnexpectedChair – Hahaha to be honest my whole idea for that chapter revolved around having Leo burn a bit of paper with a girls number on it :D that was my only idea for that chapter haha
The379thHero – Hahaha not bad :D I really enjoy pming people on this site they are so nice :D
We'reAllOkay – haha you and BookLover86 have given me a glorious idea for a Hallowe'en special :D
Forever-Fangirl-PJO-HP – hahaha well if multiple languages are good then im on a downer haha :D can barely speak English :D
Shinny Star – thank you :D and I read it and finished it in like 2 days…honestly thought it would be…different I guess?
Would anyone want me to do more #conorFacts? Comment any questions you have about me and ill answer them as long as they aren't too personal :D
HEYYYYY GUYYYYS Look im sorry I took so long to write this but I've honestly been so so busy with uni! It has been crazy! But I had some spare time today so I decided to give this chapter a go. Honestly thought it would be shorter than that, was like 1800 words. Anyways Thanks again for reading I don't know when I'll next be able to update. Sorry! Like super Busy! BUT I have an idea for a Halloween party type thing that will incorporate a few of your guys' ideas! It will be weird and hopefully funny! Anyways has anyone else read BOO! If you have I will give you a shout out and your very own weird phrase :D PM or comment :D THANKS AGAIN GUYS! CNRBRR