Hello my lovelies! How are all of you? Wonderful I hope! So just a quick note: There isn't a large amount of Percabeth in this chapter but when you're a movie star and in a band you don't have all the time in the world for romance! But I made up for it with funny moments and the promise that the next chapter will have it.
Also! A possible new couple is introduced and you get Natalie's and AJ's POV. I thought it was kind of fun writing in someone else's POV instead of just Percy and Annabeth. You get a new perspective on things...
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize
Annabeth Chase:
I smiled lazily as my eyes started to flutter open. Once I realized Percy was awake my smile widened. My head was resting comfortably on his chest while his hand gently combed through my curls. I sighed in bliss and wiggled closer to him. My clock read 10:32.
"You stayed?" I mumbled into his shirt. I could feel his chuckle, his hand still brushing through my curls.
"Yeah Babe I stayed." He reached over me to grab his phone. He frowned once he read a message.
"Everything okay?" I asked quietly, sitting up to stare at him. He was lying on his side, his head propped up with his elbow. Somehow throughout the night he lost his shirt. I mentally blushed.
"Yeah…" He paused and thought over his answer. "Yeah everything's fine. I have to be on a plane in a few hours though."
He sat up so he could wrap his arm around me. I leaned into his side and he kissed my temple. He showed me the message.
From: Marty
Hey kid, sorry to interrupt your time with Annabeth but director called. You're due to shoot a scene in Montana tomorrow afternoon. Your flight leaves in six hours.
I sighed and shut my eyes. Yeah I knew he would be traveling for his job, not all movies can be filmed in Hollywood. Percy gave me a comforting squeeze.
"I won't be gone long." He mumbled into my hair. I smiled slightly and nodded.
"Yeah I know. Just kind of bummed you're going to be so far away." I muttered.
I grinned to myself before standing up. Percy looked up at me curiously. I smirked and pushed him back so I could straddle his waist. His eyes widened in surprise and excitement.
"I'm determined to get my fill of kisses before you have to leave."
That small sentence was his only warning, I attacked. He let out a little groan as our lips made contact but within seconds was responding eagerly. I couldn't help but smile into the kiss. I let out an excited squeal as he rolled us over, making us fall off the small bed.
My butt hurt but Percy was losing his mind laughing. I couldn't help but join in.
0~0~0~0~0
Percy left (very reluctantly) around noon. He promised to call me when he landed and with a final kiss he was out the door. No one else was home so I decided to try and write a song.
I was so motivated by my emotions that it wasn't hard, word after word seemed to pour out. Yet another love song, I couldn't help it. Percy makes me feel…happy and when I'm happy we get love songs.
I was in the middle of trying to write the second verse that I hardly noticed AJ stumble in. I jumped when the door slammed behind her, she groaned in pain before crashing onto the couch next to me. Her midnight black and green hair was pulled up into the messiest bun I've ever seen and her clothes were wrinkled. She smelled like beer and judging from the look on her face she was hung-to the-over.
"Fun night?" I whispered. She smiled at me gratefully and I got up to get her something for the headache.
"I wish I could remember. After the seventh drink everything got fuzzy. I think I got a tattoo." She stood up and followed me into the kitchen. She lifted her shirt and turned around. "Hey Annie do I have anything on my back?"
I turned around, her Advil in hand and almost dropped it in surprise. I started to chuckle when I saw the tattoo. It looked pretty cool; a green guitar with a two music notes swirling around it. Just the thought of her getting it when she was drunk is hilarious.
"Yeah you got a tattoo." I snickered. "It looks cool though." I added in once I saw her pale face. She groaned again but took the Advil.
"Gods…I wonder what else I did last night. I woke up in a hotel room almost completely naked. But no dude was in sight."
I shrugged and sat down on the counter. AJ reached into the fridge and grabbed two water bottles, she handed one to me and sat on the stool in front of me.
"Well do you remember another guy? Maybe it was the guy that was brought for you so you weren't a third wheel."
She shrugged and started to rub her temple. My phone buzzed off the table making her groan in annoyance. I quickly read Owen's message and smiled.
"Looks like you're not the only one suffering. Owen's pretty hung-over too." AJ just gave me a look. "His buddy John just texted me; they're bringing him over. I'll get the beds ready for you two."
As I grabbed the spare pillows and blankets from the side closet AJ looked over at me. I spread out a blanket over the couch for her and gestured for her to lay down. She did and I handed her the pillow.
"How did your night with Percy go?"
Just at the mention of his name my insides became warm and fuzzy. I sighed in bliss but continued to make up a resting spot for Owen. I pushed the two other small couches together. My smile was steadily growing as memories from last night crept through my mind.
"Perfect." I sighed out. AJ grinned, a genuine smile and nodded. She gestured to the papers on the table.
"Is that the result of such a good night?"
I nodded happily as she looked over the lyrics. Her eyebrows rose in surprise and her mouth dropped. I looked over at her a little worriedly.
"Is it okay? I'm not really finished with it yet…" I trailed off. AJ shook her head and set the sheet back down to write on it. I let her write in silence for a minute before I sat next to her. She had written a few lines of a rap. I smiled.
"I'm guessing you want to rap a little?" She nodded but looked over at me seriously.
"Yeah sure but honestly…This is a really good one Annie. This might be the one to finally get us famous enough for that tour."
I smiled as excitement flew through me. Coming from AJ or well anyone that's the best compliment I could get. I looked down at the lyric sheet and let my smile slip as I frowned in concentration.
"Yeah the words are different but I want a new sound you know? Something that's different from what we usually do."
AJ nodded as the door unlocked. I waved to John as he helped Owen into the room. AJ rubbed her head and laid back onto her makeshift bed.
"Well do what you want with the music." She muttered. "I know you'll make it kickass."
I smiled to myself and let her rest. I walked across the room to grab Owen's other arm. John smiled at me in thanks and we led him over to the couch. He was passed out and I don't see him waking up anytime soon. When Owen was finally on the couch John went to the kitchen to grab some water for him and a trash can, you know in case…
He was kind enough to grab AJ a wet washcloth for her head too. He gently placed it on her forehead as I covered Owen with the blanket. He looked around.
"You need me to stay and help you out with these two?" He asked quietly. I smiled at the offer but shook my head. I like John, he's not only been a good friend to Owen since we moved out here but despite his large bulky size he's a sweetie.
"Nah you're free to go and enjoy the day. While these two nurse their hangovers I'll be writing. I might go down to our storage shed to try out some new chords."
John smiled and we both started walking to the door.
"Got another hit in the making?" He asked teasingly. I rolled my eyes but couldn't stop myself from nodding excitedly.
"Oh." I scoffed. "You know I do."
Once at the door he turned to ruffle my messy curls and grinned down at me. I grumbled to myself and tried to fix the frizzy mess he caused.
"Just be sure to remember the little people when you're famous Miss Chase!" He walked out the door but turned around to give me a teasing grin. "Or maybe I should say Mrs. Jackson."
As my face turned red he wiggled his eyebrows jokingly. I rolled my eyes and tried to cool my face down.
"Goodbye John!"
I stressed as I shut the door. I could hear his hearty laugh through the closed door. As I turned to walk back into the living room I could hear someone throwing up. I gagged as AJ moaned in disgust.
"Gross! Owen hold that crap in!"
I rubbed my temples as I felt a headache coming on. I couldn't really be upset though, my morning with Percy and the new song put me into such a good mood not even vomit could ruin it!
"No more alcohol for you two." I told my friends sternly as I walked over to help Owen. He rinsed his mouth with water but spit that into the now used trash can. I grimaced but ran my fingers through his hair soothingly. AJ started to moan again making me roll my eyes.
"You two are so lucky I love you. This would be a completely different situation if I didn't."
AJ managed to smirk and hold out her arms.
"How could you not love us!? Look at us! We're the whole package."
Owen leaned over again and threw up just as AJ coughed up a lung. My shoulders stiffened and I looked down at the trashcan and resisted the urge to throw up myself.
"Yeah…" I drew out. "The whole package." I muttered.
0~0~0~0~0
I didn't wake up until noon the next day. Both AJ and Owen were feeling a whole lot better and pretty much vowed to not drink as much. I tried to get them to agree to not drink at all but apparently 'they like to party man'
Percy had called me around three this morning and left a message saying he was now in Montana and the director didn't see them being there longer than a week, depending on whether or not they could get the shots they needed.
Speaking of Percy, I've been trying to get my mind to focus on the song but I can't. Natalie suggested trying to channel my feelings for Percy into the song but every time I think about what I feel for him I can't help but let my mind wander. I couldn't stop thinking about our Valentine's Day together.
Percy always had hesitation in his eyes whenever we were together. He almost seemed guilty every time he kissed me. But after our conversation and our (PG) night together he doesn't have that anymore. He actually seems happy to be around me. I wonder what changed.
Another line came to me and I quickly wrote it down. I rearranged some words to fit better and started to hum a melody to myself. I normally don't write songs like this so it was a little harder to come up with the music behind the lyrics.
I could hear Matt talking with Terry on the phone in the kitchen though I wasn't paying much attention to what he was saying. I wrote down a few notes that could work for the chorus beat and looked up as he hung up the phone, a smile on his face.
"What?" I asked him quickly. He fist pumped and pointed at me.
"Two good things are happening!"
"Okay well tell me you dweeb!"
He rolled his eyes at the name but he was still smiling. He called out to the rest of the band and I waited as patiently as I could for them to all walk into the living room. Matthew held up his phone.
"So Terry just called with great news." We all leaned forward awaiting the 'great news' "She booked us a director and a crew to finally film our music video for Wild and Free!"
I laughed and high fived with Owen as Natalie and AJ cheered. We've been waiting forever to shoot the video. Terry wanted to release it as a video first then start performing it. I wrote it about six months ago so I'm excited to finally let others hear it.
"And she said a band requested Annabeth to sing with them on their newest song."
My eyes perked up and everyone turned to look at me. I blushed at their stares but looked at my brother confused.
"Why would they want me? Do they want you guys too?"
"Well they said they wouldn't mind having us play with them but they wanted you to sing with them. They're fairly new so having a name like yours would help their single sell better."
I blushed but nodded slowly.
"Okay so where are we going?"
Matt grinned again and clapped his hands.
"Miami Florida!"
0~0~0~0~0
"Wait so you're in Florida? I've only been gone two days and you're even farther now!" Percy complained over the phone.
After the call we all had to pack a bag for our short trip. We'd be in Florida for a week. Or at least I would be. Within hours we were on a plane to Florida and arrived early in the morning. Terry met us at the airport but sent us straight to a recording station for the song.
A few hours later the song was recorded and we were heading to the beach to film the first scene. Apparently they closed off a certain section of the beach just for us. If I didn't feel special before I certainly did now. People were crowded around the barriers with cameras. Only a few were allowed to get through; we need people 'frolicking' in the water behind us.
"Yeah I know. But you'll be back in California in a few days. You can hang out a few days without me!"
"Doesn't mean I want too." He grumbled. I smiled. Owen was gesturing for me to finish.
"Aw I like you too Babe." I could feel his grin. "But as much as I like you I have to go. You know I have to shoot this huge music video."
"Yeah yeah you're important." I chuckled. "Just call me when you're free. It doesn't matter what time it is here."
"Okay you got it. I'll talk to you later."
"Yep! Have fun music junkie."
I rolled my eyes and said one final goodbye before hanging up. I stuck my phone in my shorts pocket and ran over to Owen. He gestured to the director, who was shooting a scene of Natalie and AJ playing their guitars, the ocean behind them.
"He said we're next. You ready?"
I rolled my lips, little butterflies flying around in my stomach. I was nervous, which was weird for me. I shook my head and smiled.
"Nope not at all!" I answered honestly. I looped my arm through his as the director shouted our names. "But as long as they get my good side I think we'll be okay."
0~0~0~0~0
(AN: Let's just say for this story's sake that it only takes a day and a half for a music video to be completed. Completely off but whatever.)
Terry excitedly popped in the disk and we waited for the video to load eagerly. Our first music video! We all watched as the video started.
Owen, Annabeth, *Both*
The waves were sliding across the sand easily, the water a sky blue. The music started… an image of AJ and I making funny faces at each other flashed across the screen.
"She was young, and her Daddy didn't want her.
She had stars in her eyes and she never gave up on California."
Owen grinned at the camera, his brown hair blowing to the left because of the breeze. His image faded and you saw me sitting in a beach house we rented writing music down in a journal. I looked up to gaze out the window dreamily.
"He was old and not much of a dreamer
But he knew what she wanted
And there was nothing he could say
That would keep her.
Sometimes we gotta make up our own minds.
And say…."
An actor we paid, who did have a striking resemblance to Matthew's and I's Dad appeared in the room. He ripped the journal away from me and sighed in annoyance. I stood up with a glare and took the journal back before stomping out of the room. He watched me leave with a sigh.
The image changed to all five of us crowded up on a small wooden stage. It could barely hold all of us but we made it work but squishing together. Owen and I were mouthing the words together. Matthew was banging away on his drums and Natalie and AJ were dancing in place while playing their guitars.
*We can sing right along with the thunder
We can be who we wanna be!
And we'll never have to worry or wonder
The only thing we gotta believe
Is that we'll live while we're young
And we'll do it cause we're Wild and Free*
As we sang the title of the song AJ got a close up of her sticking her tongue out and waving her hand, her thumb and pinkie out. Throughout the chorus you just saw us singing on stage. The camera switched to me as I smiled at Owen quickly.
"He was told he never gonna make it
He was wasting his time and his money
On the chances he was taking
Sometimes we gotta make up our own minds
And say…"
The image changed to Owen arguing with another male actor we hired. It was supposed to represent him arguing with his Dad over his career choice. His Dad never really approved of the band or Owen's talent. Owen grabbed his keyboard and raced out of the room.
He and I met on the beach and stared at each other before smiling. He held up his key board and I held up my journal. Matthew, Natalie and AJ all ran over to us with drumsticks, a microphone and a guitar in their hands respectively. We all shared a smile before the scene flashed back to us on the beach.
*We can sing right along with the thunder
We can be who we wanna be! (Ooohh)
And we'll never have to worry or wonder
The only thing we gotta believe
Is that we'll live while we're young
And we'll do it cause we're Wild and Free!*
People were dancing around behind us. We all kept singing on the small stage.
"We got no time for a second chance!"
*Free!*
"We're gonna find our way and never look back!"
The image shifted and zoomed in on AJ as she did her solo. Natalie was smiling and fist pumping to the music behind her. Matthew was grinning at me as I held the microphone stand.
*We can sing right along with the thunder
We can be who we wanna be! (Ooohh)
And we'll never have to worry or wonder
The only thing we gotta believe
Is that we can't stop now or
We're never gonna see
Everything we want and everything we need
We'll live while we're young
And we'll do it cause we're Wild and Free!*
Owen and I turned to face each other. He grinned at me while I stuck my tongue out playfully. The director wanted us to 'gaze into each other's eyes' but that was awkward so the scene turned out this way instead. It turned out honest.
"Alright!"
AJ and Natalie started to do the humming behind us. Owen grabbed my hand and spun me.
*Wild and Free!
Wild and Fre-e!*
When the music stopped there was a pause before we all started laughing. I would have thought they would cut that part out but I liked that they didn't. It showed how happy we all were just performing together. The camera started to zoom in until it landed on my face, you could see Owen's chest and neck in the corner of the shot. I was smiling to myself as I looked around then the screen faded to dark.
0~0~0~0~0
AJ Harris: (Fun right?)
Terry was nice enough to give us a day or two to enjoy Florida before demanding we get back at it. The music video was done and was going to be released next week after some slight touch ups. Annabeth had dragged the rest of us back to the beach to 'help' her out. Some weird band called The Express Lane had requested her as a guest singer. Still don't know why that means the rest of us have to come.
Matthew and Owen were signing some autographs while I waited for Natalie to finish using the bathroom. If she doesn't come out within the next minute I'll assume she was doing a number two.
Annabeth was talking to Percy on the phone giggling and all that garbage. She blushed after a short pause and I rolled my eyes. Yes I'm happy for her but no I do not like seeing her all giggly and girly over some guy.
I was about to call a cab for myself when the band finally showed up. I could faintly hear Annabeth end her phone call before she walked over to me. She placed a hand on my shoulder to steady herself as she adjusted her shoe. I felt unsettled, like something really weird was about to happen.
My feeling was confirmed when the head member of the band walked up to us, freezing in place when our eyes locked. A small smile was on his face but I frowned completely mortified as memories came back to me.
*Valentine's Day*
I giggled as I stumbled out of the bar. Jett and Kaley had left a long time ago so it was just me and their friend. What was his name again? River? Donny? Eh it didn't matter. He gripped my waist a little tighter and led me over to his car.
"Woah!" I shouted. I pointed a drunken but accusing finger in his direction. "I don't j-just get into random people's car Buster! I-I'm no hussy!"
He rolled his eyes and helped me into the front seat. He mumbled something about staying away from bars but I was dizzily looking out the window and all the pretty lights that flashed by. I turned my gaze over to what's-his-face and studied him.
He was clearly annoyed, his scowl was apparent. His brown hair was spiked up for the night and his hazel eyes scanned the road for cars before making a turn. He wasn't exactly muscular but I could see some muscles under his T-shirt. His skin was tanner then most but it just brought out his pearly white smile. He looked over at me and sighed. I brushed some hair out of my face.
His scowl melted slightly as he pulled to a stop. Huh how long were we driving? He unbuckled his seatbelt and went to open my door for me. He offered me his hand and once I was out of the car he let a small smile slip through.
"You're lucky you're pretty." He muttered as he steadied me. I laughed and wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me. He looked completely freaked out.
"You're lucky! You have a nice…a nice face!"
And on that charming note I pulled his lips down to meet mine. I could feel his reluctance but I wrapped my arms tighter around him and soon he melted in my embrace. I wasn't sure how long we were making out in front of his apartment building but I guess we stopped at some point to go inside.
I faintly remember stripping myself of my clothes before diving for his bed.
*End Flashback*
I froze and Annabeth looked over at me curiously. She followed my gaze and I could see the gears in her head turning. Within seconds her eyes widened and she pointed at him and started to snicker. She figured it out. She rushed over to shake his hand.
"Hello there!" She chirped. "I'm so happy that you guys wanted to work with me. My name's Annabeth."
The other four members introduced themselves and Annabeth turned to what's-his-face. I nervously adverted my gaze and focused on Owen, who was happily playing with a stick he found.
"Oh uh hey." Gods he has a slight accent. Shivers calm yourself. "The name's Ryder. Ryder Brooks."
As another memory hit me, the one where I met him I shivered again. Annabeth shoved me forward and gestured to me.
"Well I'll introduce you to my bandmates. This is Alison Jane Harris, though she likes to be called AJ. Her natural hair color is a dark brown but the black and green seems to work for her. She loves punk rock and rock itself and her phone is full of pictures off of IFunny! She loves to laugh this girl!" I glared fiercely at the blonde when I realized what she was doing. Ryder blinked confused.
"Not only can she play the guitar but she can rap and sing really well! She sometimes helps me write Our Melting Pot's songs!"
I elbowed her harshly in the side and plastered an annoyed smile on my face. Natalie walked over and smiled kindly at the boys but gave Annabeth and I a weird look when she noticed our faces.
"Thank you Annabeth." I muttered through gritted teeth. "I think they get it. Don't you have a song to sing?"
She smirked to herself but smiled when she faced The Express Lane. All the boys looked incredibly confused and I felt a little bad. I'm sure once Ryder tells them who I am it'll be worse. Matthew walked over, spinning his drummer sticks around his fingertips. He nodded in greeting and threw a casual arm over Nat's shoulders. We were all ushered over to a small stage in the middle of the beach, probable the same one we used. Annabeth was pushed into an array of colors sheets hung from the trees, a big rock not too far away. We were told to dance in the small crowd and pretend that we were at a concert.
So it was less distracting I pulled my hair back into a ponytail. The bright green hair was sticking out at the bottom but it didn't draw as much attention. I could hear orders being shouted and people were falling into position.
The day was young and the director said it wouldn't take more than a day to shoot this video, since there a new band they don't get as fancy of a video. The only reason they got a video at all is because of Annabeth. Though that's a negative thought it's true. I couldn't ignore the small part of me that was wondering what Ryder's voice sounded like but I had to remind myself I didn't plan on seeing him after this. Just the fact he was in Florida the same time we were bothers the crap out of me.
0~0~0~0~0
The video turned out better than anyone expected. It was your basic music video. Annabeth had fun dancing around in the curtains and she looked beautiful. I keep telling her side braids look good on her. Ryder is a pretty good singer, not that I'll ever tell him. He can play the guitar alright I guess… We were getting ready to finally leave the beach when Ryder nervously walked over to us.
Annabeth, Matthew and I were all talking about her performance when he showed up. Matt did a 'bro handshake' with him before Annabeth started to drag her brother away, but not before shooting me a look.
I puffed out my cheeks awkwardly and waited for him to say something. He stayed quiet for a minute or two and I blew out the breath in my cheeks and pointed behind me.
"Welp! If that's all, we have to be back on a plane in a few hours sooo…" He looked up at me and I smiled tightly. "I'll see you around!"
When I tried to turn around to run away Ryder gripped my wrist and pulled me back, knocking me into his torso. I glared at him once I was back on my feet.
"Hey I don't know what you heard but I don't do manhandling." I informed him roughly. I pulled my wrist from his grasp and crossed my arms over my chest. He raised an eyebrow.
"And you aren't a hussy either, you've told me this all before."
I stiffened and sucked in a breath. Okay so we're having that conversation. Awkward…
"Look I'm sorry I was a huge mess. Kaley and I just wanted to celebrate Our Melting Pot's album coming out. But I shouldn't have gotten that drunk and they shouldn't have left me with you. Sorry if I messed up that hotel room. Are we good? Did I apologize for everything?"
Ryder stayed quiet a frown on his face. He crossed his arms over his chest and licked his teeth before looking at me again.
"No." He answered. I opened my mouth to apologize again but he held up a hand. "I put my number in your coat pocket and you never called. I've been waiting around for five days like an idiot waiting for you to call. I even requested Annabeth so I'd have an excuse to see you!"
I glared at him and took a quick glance at Annabeth. She was happily oblivious to our conversation.
"So you didn't even want her for her amazing talent?" I asked rudely. Ryder shook his head.
"Yes and no! My buddies were excited to have her with us because she has as beautiful voice. I wanted her here because you would come with her. But that's not the point. Why didn't you call? I'm pretty sure you're interested in me because you wouldn't have made out with me for a solid thirty minutes if you weren't!"
I gasped and looked around. He was being too loud! Annabeth knew but that didn't mean the whole state of Florida needed too.
"Keep your voice down!" I whispered yelled. He laughed disbelievingly and looked around.
"What worried people will hear me?" He cupped his hands over his mouth.
"I made out with Alison Jane Harris!"
I gritted my teeth and grabbed him by the collar of his shirt. He smirked down at me and gestured around. Besides Annabeth fricken losing her mind with laughter no one was paying attention. If anything they were focused more on her.
"Don't call me that!" I hissed. Ryder rolled his eyes and gripped the hand that was holding his shirt.
"Whatever. Here." He shoved a piece of paper into my hand and bent down to be face to face with me. His mouth was dangerously close to mine.
"I don't want to wait another five days Als." He whispered almost seductively. I cursed when I could feel myself blushing. Ryder smirked and brushed his lips over mine. I ignored the tingles I felt.
"Don't pretend you don't like this." He mumbled before kissing my cheek. With one last look he turned around and walked calmly back to his bandmates, they were as wide eyed as I was.
I slowly turned to face my bandmates and winced when I noticed their expressions. Annabeth was smiling though she looked shocked by how bold he was. Owen and Matthew had their jaws to the floor and Natalie looked happier than anyone. Her hands were clasped together under her chin as she cooed.
"Ooh finally! Someone who's as rocker gothic as you are!" She gasped and gripped my arm. "AJ it was a match made in the heavens!"
I rolled my eyes and glanced down at the piece of paper. It had his name and number on it and a little note. "Less than five" The bastard…. Annabeth looped her arm through mine and glanced back. I found myself following her lead. I frowned when I saw Ryder and his friends signing autographs to a bunch of girls. As if sensing my stare he turned and our eyes locked. He winked making me glare and turn away.
Annabeth patted my arm and grinned at my annoyed expression.
"I like this!" She said teasingly. I glared at her but she was unfazed. Obviously she was enjoying this situation way too much. I stomped to our van and sat in the passenger seat. Annabeth climbed in the back and handed me a CD locked away in a clear case.
"If this is their song I'm going to throw it at you." I warned. I really didn't want to hear Ryder's voice again today.
She grinned and shrugged from the rearview mirror. Owen started the van.
"Good thing I was a catcher on my baseball team."
True to my promise the CD went flying back at her.
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Natalie Harper: (Let's just have fun with all of these POVs!)
I wiggled to get more comfortable in Matthew's lap. He grinned at me and locked his hands together at my hip. I was sitting sideways on his lap; it was the only way us sharing this chair would work. He kissed the side of my head as Annabeth and Percy walked in, hands intertwined. My inner fangirl went crazy.
I wasn't sure what to make of Percy at first; I didn't know him as a person. I only knew him as the guy who played Peter Johnson. But Annabeth just seemed so happy to have him around and after their first date I couldn't help but like them together. Like for instance Percy looks so happy to be here with Annabeth it's just sweet to watch.
Percy got home two days before we did. As soon as we did get home Annabeth insisted that she see him. They hung out around the apartment for a little while before Percy left. Seeing them act so normal around each other makes me happy too.
Owen and Matt slept for the better part of the day due to jet lag but they're working on getting back on a normal sleep cycle. And AJ…Well she's been glaring since we got home. I guess that Ryder guy really got under her skin. According to Annabeth she only had three days to call him or he'll 'bring her to him' again. Whatever that means…
Annabeth and Percy sat down on the couch with AJ and Percy wrapped his arm over Annabeth's shoulder as she snuggled into his side. Owen tossed her a blanket that she covered them with and I sent him a smile. He's been better about his crush on her, even embracing her relationship with Percy like he just did.
It was nice having us all crowded together in one room. I wasn't paying attention to whatever movie we watched but I flicked through a People's magazine. Music Maniac's Valentine's day issue was waiting to be read on the table. I stopped when I saw a couple pictures of Percy and Annabeth from their Valentine's Day date.
Oh wow that dress looks good on Annabeth. Way to go me! There was a picture of Percy and Annabeth holding hands and running to their car away from the cameras and pictures of them holding hands and kissing at dinner. These are adorable! I looked down and started to read, Matt kissed my temple again but I ignored him.
A Percabeth Valentine's Day!
Now I'm sure a lot of you have heard about these two. The typical story, the bad boy and the sweetheart. I myself doubted this relationship would last long but after seeing these pictures my mind set changed.
Percy Jackson (26) who will portray Ethan Lane in the 'Stars and Strips' has been caught with so many girls in the past it's hard to keep track. And each time it's a scandalous picture! Nothing at all like these pictures of him with Annabeth. He's always climbing out of cars or out of hotel rooms looking disheveled and with girl after girl on his arm. It was starting to get ridiculous. But then our favorite singer Annabeth Chase came along.
Annabeth Chase (23) has been known for her voice for a few years now. Her band Our Melting Pot has just released a new album Count On Me and their music video for Wild and Free will be coming soon! She's a busy girl but still manages to keep her smile and wonderful attitude. She's good for Jackson if I do say so myself.
These two lovebirds had a romantic dinner in the back of Jackson's favorite restaurant. He's been seen multiple times there but never with a girl. Annabeth must be something special!
Though kisses were exchanged they were sweet and short instead of anything that could lead to something bigger…if you catch my drift. Jackson seemed appeased by simply holding Chase's hand across the table.
Has our bad boy changed for the better? I'd like to think so.
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I smiled and wordlessly tossed Annabeth the magazine. As she and Percy read together I grabbed the Music Maniac issue. Plastered on the front of the page was a picture of Ryder and AJ, his lips barely brushing hers. I gasped and bit back a laugh.
AJ Harris and Ryder Brooks newest couple? Can these two be our next love song?
AJ ripped the magazine from my grasp and her blue eyes frantically read the article. Annabeth finished hers and Awwed slightly. Percy kissed her head. I looked down at Matthew as he squeezed my waist.
"I hate my life!" AJ groaned as she flipped the magazine back on the table. I smiled at my boyfriend and shrugged slightly.
"Well the next few days should be interesting."
Song used: Wild&Free by A Rocket To The Moon *Love them!*
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