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When I pushed the heavy doors open, the crowd turned their heads to Percy and I. When Dad said he invited some friends and family, I didn't think he'd mean he invited about a hundred of them. I could tell all the girls were admiring Percy and a blush crept up my cheeks when I realized lots of boys were looking at me too.

"Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson!" the host announced with the mic in his hand. "Happy one-month anniversary!" The crowd placed their hands together to applaud.

I awkwardly smiled. Oh man, this is so embarrassing.

"Let's go," Percy instructed. He hooked my arm around his and started to walk, so the crowd just resumed to their normal partying. Percy led me to my dad's table.

"Dad!" Percy shouted to get my father's attention and ran over to him.

"Woah, Mister Jackson." My dad was smiling brightly. "You sure are fancy tonight. Look at me, even I'm not wearing a tux. In fact, no one's wearing such fancy things tonight like you and Annabeth. But you guys sure stole the show when you two walked in."

I shifted on my gaze and it landed on my stepmother. Not my ideal view, to be honest. Still, I gave her small wave. In return, she gave me look of disgust, probably because of my extremely revealing outfit. This is why she would forever remain my stepmother, and nothing more.

"Annabeth!"

I craned my neck. It was the host. He looked like he was stressing out. I looked at his name tag. Grover.

"Annabeth, get Percy and come to the center of the dance floor," Grover ordered.

"Why?"

"Let's just say, the party has some special events for you two." The way Grover said it was pretty sus, but I grabbed Percy and followed Grover.

"What happened?" Percy asked, and I repeated exactly what Grover said.

Grover stopped in front of a table that had a box of Pocky, a Japanese snack. Oh yay food. Food means good things. I reached for the box but Grover stopped me. "No, not yet."

"What? Then when?"

"Right now." Grover turned on the microphone in his hand. "Alright ladies and gents, looks like you're having some great times tonight. But right now, I want y'all to gather around me."

They did. People started surrounding me as they stared at Percy and I. Very uncomfortable, indeed.

Grover smiled. "Ok, ladies and gents. We're going to do what's known as the Pocky challenge, and with one Pocky stick, two people will finish it by starting on opposite ends."

I frowned. "Wait what?"

Grover took one Pocky stick out and placed one end into Percy's mouth. He pointed to the other end. "You start here."

I began to realize how much trouble I was in. I approached Percy, and the gap between our faces was starting to become very, very small. I carefully took the other end of the Pocky. My gaze shifted to Percy and I saw him smirk. That creep. I rolled my eyes.

In response, his arm wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer to him. We were so close, I could feel heat radiating from his body.

"Let's start!" Grover announced through the mic, leading to intense stares towards Percy and I.

I stood there, confused, but still holding on to my end on the Pocky in my mouth. Soon I saw Percy, inching closer and closer to my face. Oh sh*t, why he was getting closer to me? And that smirk was killing me.

Before I knew it, something warm was pressing against my lips. His eyes were closed as he tilted his head, but my eyes were bulging out of my sockets. My hands landed on his chest to push him away already, but his hold on my waist was much stronger. Only when he was out of breath did he break away.

The crowd roared. Grover complimented the two of us, then allowed everyone to continue partying. The crowd astound us started to break up.

Still, blush formed on my cheeks. What just happened? I swallowed the Pocky in my mouth. "Wh-what was that for?"

"That's the point of the game, idiot." Percy released me from his embrace. "I bet you liked that kiss, didn't you?"

"N-no."

"You suck at lying." He grinned arrogantly.

Whatever. I felt like our kiss during the middle of the night was more meaningful.

Percy pointed at someone. "Isn't that your boyfriend?"

I followed his gaze. "What boyfriend? Oh it's Luke! Luke!" I called.

The blonde heard me and smiled when he saw me. His smile was sadder. I approached him. "Hey, Luke, how's it going? I didn't know you were coming to the party tonight."

Luke scratched his head. "Yeah, I didn't think I would either. I got a last minute party invite from your dad just this afternoon, and I came because I heard you were going to be here. I wouldn't miss out a chance to see my friend!" He began to look gloomy. "I kinda wish i didn't came, though."

"Why?"

He forced a smile. "Don't worry about it, Annabeth! Oh, you and Percy were really hot during that whatever game, by the way." There was a hint of passive aggression in his voice. "You guys are a great couple."

"Luke, you know we're not. You're like, the only person who know about the. . . you know.' I lowered my voice. "The divorce coming up soon."

"Okay. You guys seem pretty close though," Luke commented. "Well. I'm going home now. I'll see you another time." Then, he just left.

What's gotten into him?

"Annabeth!"

I turned around to see my dad. He motioned me to come over to his table, so I did. Percy already sitting there.

"What is it, Dad?"

He smiled, revealing the wrinkles at the end of his eyes. "Let's have a talk first."

I sat at the seat next to my father. "What's up?"

"Let's get serious."

"Okay."

"Where are my grandchildren?"

"Dad!" I playfully smacked his arm. "Geez, did you expect me to have a kid already? I've only been married to Percy for a month, right?"

My dad frowned. "I know you both are busy with work, but during the night don't you two have time for. . .uh, you know."

"Sex?" Percy finished.

"Yeah. C'mon, you should get a kid early. Besides, I want to see my grandkids. Look, kids, I already bought baby clothes. And we can even reuse the baby clothes Annabeth used many, many years ago."

"No thanks. I'm not into having kids," I bluntly stated."But Annabeth. . ."

"Dad, I know you meant what you said with good intentions, but I'm an adult and Percy and I can decide to do what we want to do," I answered. "Plus, go worry about my step-mother and half-brothers instead of me."

"Stop calling them that! They have names!" My dad scolded.

I rolled my eyes when I saw my stepmother approach the table. "Whatever you say, Dad." I got off my seat and headed to the bar.

"Hey there, beautiful." The bartender sent me a wink. I glanced at his nametag, which read Leo. "What would you like tonight?" he asked.

"Give me your best shot."

I don't know how long at stayed at the bar, but it must've been a pretty darn long time because people were starting to leave the party. I stood up from my seat, my head spinning and my vision all messed up.

But I did see a hand reach out for me. "C'mon, Annabeth, let's go home."