Ideas keep on going through my head… gosh I'm getting annoyed, so why not write?
~GoGreen52
"Love is like war: Easy to begin but hard to end." – Anonymous
Homecoming
Chapter 12- Trust Issues
-Thalia POV-
I was sitting in Annabeth's living room. Juniper and I decided to stay here and wait for her to come back home and spill. We also decided to call the boys over and have a Harry Potter movie-thon today while we waited for the lovebirds to come home. I mean, it was going to take whole day.
I made the popcorn and Juniper got the drinks. Nico and Grover were going to be the people who cleaned it all up, so Juniper and I were going to make the biggest mess we've ever made at Annabeth's house.
And this is all what went on when she wasn't home.
"I just think Daniel Radcliffe is so hot!" Juniper squealed, throwing more popcorn in her mouth. I nodded in agreement. The boys laughed at us, making me… somewhat nervous. Is something on my face?
"What?" I asked, getting annoyed when it took forever for them to answer me. Hello, I was trying to watch a movie.
"We met Daniel and the truth is, in real life, he's not that good looking." Grover sighed, leaning back in his chair. He threw an arm around Juniper and I could see him try to flex his muscles.
"Yeah, like you could do any better," I scoffed. Nico started to laugh, and I looked at him and said, "You too, you know."
Juniper laughed, and gave me a fist pump. I looked at Nico and Grover, their faces bright red, and decided to enjoy this moment. It's not every day that you get to embarrass two grown men. I'm not even sure if I can call them that though.
"Thalia, you know you can't rip on us," Nico said, scooting closer to me. He threw an arm around my shoulder and looked at me with I think was supposed to be lust or something. "You know we're good looking."
I smiled at him, going with it, and softly touched his arm. It felt… right. I looked into his eyes, and they locked. A new intensity I never felt before was going through our stare. I didn't notice how close we were when we kissed. I really don't know who started it, though.
I broke it up, realizing who I was kissing and just the simple 'I'm kissing a freaking boy' part. That… kind of scared me. I got up from the loveseat and ran to Annabeth's room. I guess I closed the door rather loud, because it sounded like a slam.
I locked the door, feeling wetness in my eyes, and ran to the bed, sprawling out on the sheets.
I needed to think.
Annabeth was on a date with Percy Jackson, a guy who we always used to mock and make fun of. But now… now that we met them, I don't know what I can really say. I mean, I don't know.
Something just pulls me to Nico, and I have no freaking idea what to do about it. Maybe I should just shut him out. Or maybe I should just let him in? I mean, it can't really turn out to be that bad.
But he is an actor and friends with Percy Jackson. The guy has connections. He has fan girls. Some of them are way prettier than me, and what happens if he ever gets sick of me? He'll just go crawling to one of those hot little fan girls.
We all know that story.
I heard a soft knock on the door, but I wasn't really ready to let anyone in. I mean, I knew my whole ordeal was sudden… but I can't really help it. ADHD, remember?
I looked in the mirror and saw that for the first time in five years I was crying. I couldn't handle it, and I knew I needed someone there for me, who understood. My father left me when I was five. On my birthday. My mother was a drug-addict. I couldn't really come to the fact that at such a young age… I had to grow up.
On top of that, teachers treated me like some thing. They treated me like I was a piece of dirt instead of a student because I didn't get good test scores and understood the material. The only thing I could really understand was how they treated me.
I didn't like it one bit.
As I'm adding layers to my sick cake of life, I never really fit in with other students. Until I went to NYU with Juniper and Annabeth, I never fit in with anyone. I was even bullied by kids. It really sucked, you know?
Thousands of kids who wanted to help me, promised they'd never leave me when I was in my darkest part of life… left. And now I'm scared Nico would leave me too.
These feelings… I don't know what or how to deal with them. It's as if I was visiting a whole new world, being sucked in and taken apart. I'll never be sure about what will happen next, and that scares the crap out of me.
I grew up to know to trust my instincts… and I want to trust him. But it's just so hard.
The person knocked on the door again, and I got up slowly to open it. I saw Juniper, looking at me sadly. She knew my story, and how I had… trust issues.
"Thalia, it's okay," Juniper said, giving me a hug. Tears were coming from my eyes more rapidly now, and I felt like I was a little wimp. Couldn't handle it. Couldn't handle anything.
"N-No its n-not! Ni-Nico probably th-thinks I ha-hate him!" I cried, sobbing into my friend's shoulder. I heard Juniper mumble something like Annabeth where are you?
She patted my back awkwardly, not really knowing what to do. "Thalia… Nico really likes you. I doubt he'll hold a grudge against this. Sure, he might think you don't like him, but you should go tell him you do."
I looked at Juniper in shock. When did she become Doctor Phil?
"I don't know, okay! I hate how I can barely trust my friends. Now I want to trust Nico… but I don't want him to turn out to be my dad. Leaving me without a word. I was in the most vulnerable phase of life, Juni!" I exclaimed, and stood up.
"Thalia. Just give it a try. I can tell Nico likes you, and I can tell you like him too. Just give him a chance." Juniper said, and smiled at me. "I know you'll make the right decision. You always do."
She patted my shoulder when she stood up, then walked out of the room. I paced back and forth, listing all the pros and cons in my head… a very Thalia thing to do.
Pro- I get Nico
Con- trust crap
Pro- not left out
Con- feel terrified
Pro- oh just go to him!
After a record breaking mind conversation with myself, I decided to tell Nico. I opened up to door, and walked into the living room, and saw a helpless looking Nico talking with Grover. I could tell he wasn't really in the conversation, rather fidgeting towards where I was standing.
He finally looked up, expecting to see the door closed again, but instead met my eyes. He stood up and walked towards me. I opened my arms and hugged him, probably shocking the crap out of him.
"I'm sorry," I said, burying my head in his shirt.
"Don't be." He put a finger underneath my chin gingerly, and slowly, pulled me in for a kiss. My knees felt like they were going to give out. It felt perfect.
Then, I knew that I just made the right decision. Nico was my other half.
"I really like you, Nico." I said as we pulled apart. He smiled a smile that could light up my whole world.
"Right back at ya Thalia." He pulled me in for another kiss, and I heard Grover groan in the living room.
"WILL YOU TWO GET A ROOM?" Grover yelled, and I heard a slap. Obviously Juniper decided to take control of the situation.
We pulled apart and went to sit back on the loveseat. I was practically sitting on Nico's lap, and I could see Juniper smiling at us like she was the one who put us together… I have to admit she had a part in it.
But Grover was another story. I could see him glaring at us, and I saw some of Junipers warning looks. But I could already sense the tension between those two.
"Look, let's just watch the Harry Potter movie." I said, and they all smiled. We watched the movie in peace… that is until Percy and Annabeth got home.
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Annabeth and Percy walked in at about 7pm, and we were all staring at them when they walked in. Percy had his arm around her shoulder and they were both laughing.
"Shhh! Let's surprise them!" I whispered, and the others nodded. We each hid in a little nook or cranny in her living room. We were all ready to jump out and surprise them.
Hanging up their coats, they calmed down. Annabeth went up on her tippy toes and kissed his cheek, causing Percy's cheeks to get all rosy. You see what I mean by calling them lovebirds?
They finally walked into the living room, and when they turned the lights on, we attacked. As soon as Annabeth flipped the switch and turned to Percy, we jumped out.
"AHHHHHH!" we all screamed, and Percy yanked Annabeth behind him, ready to defend her. The two lovebird's eyes were wide and Annabeth screamed. It was hilarious.
"That *laugh* was so *laugh* funny!" I gasped, grasping my sides. Percy and Annabeth looked mad, but I could tell they were on the verge of laughter too.
"Thalia's right!" Juniper gasped, laughing. Her face was bright red from the lack of oxygen. I mean, she did hide under some blankets too.
"Annabeth? Do you have something to tell us?" I asked, looking at her expectantly. She blushed and leaned into Percy.
"Well… Percy and I are dating now," Annabeth admitted, smiling. Percy smiled to and pecked the top of her head with his lips. They made a perfect couple.
"That's great, guys!" I exclaimed and pulled them both in for a hug. Nico coughed a bit, and I could practically read his mind. We were together too…
"I guess I have some news too," I admitted, and Annabeth looked at me knowingly. She knew all about my trust issues, and she knew how hard it is for me. I smiled at her, showing her I was okay with it.
"Yeah… Thalia and I are kind of a thing, now." Nico announced, and Percy clapped him on the back.
"Kind of?" I asked, glaring at him. Honestly, I wasn't really angry, I just like getting the guy rattled up.
"Um… uh… let's just pretend I didn't say that part?" Nico asked, and his face was worried. I started to laugh, and everyone but Nico ended up following my actions.
I hugged Nico, trying not to make him any more embarrassed than he already is. "I'm just kidding. I get it."
He smiled and kissed my forehead. I heard Annabeth and Juniper Awe in the background, with Percy and Grover wolf whistling. Men…
-Rachel POV-
I looked at the photos in disgust. I don't see what Percy sees in that Blonde joke. She's not as hot as me. She's not as good as me. She doesn't even have as much money as me.
I hope Percy finally decides to come crawling back to me. I mean, that's exactly what Luke told him to do. He wants more fans, stick with me and cause a little drama in New York. People will pay more attention to what he does.
That will make him even more famous. I know that this Annie girl is all a joke… he just needs to get more famous. But who says I can't have a little fun in the break up?
But I should probably wait awhile till I break them up… I'll do it in three days… max.
Stupid RED. I hate her. I'm pretty sure Annabeth does too now, but honestly in the real books, Rachel's not that bad. I just hate how she thought Percy would ever like her. Euch, I would never think that a demigod could fall for a mortal like Rachel while he has someone like Annabeth. *barf*
~GoGreen52
