Chapter 14

One week later

"Happy Birthday, Anna!"

Annabeth croaked as she slowly opened her eyes. Reyna was above her grinning madly.

Annabeth sat up and supported herself on her elbows behind her. Taking one of her hands, she made a face and attempted to get a piece of hair out of her mouth. She yawned then glanced at Reyna. "What?"

"You're lucky your birthday's on a Saturday," Reyna continued. "My birthday was on a Monday." She gagged.

"Reyna," Annabeth was now fully awake. She ran a hand through her hair. "It's not my birthday." Reyna sat on the edge of Annabeth's bed.

Reyna shook her head. She pulled a calendar off Annabeth's desk like she had planned for this. Knowing her, she probably did. She flipped to July and shoved it into Annabeth's face.

"Saturday July 12th is today."

Annabeth blinked.

"See, I was looking through your desk looking for my essay when I come across your calendar. And mind you, this happened yesterday. So, I'm flipping through it and I see that you circled your birthday!" Reyna got up. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because," Annabeth sighed. "It doesn't matter."

"Whatever Annabeth. I think it matters."

...

Percy moved out because he felt that his mother and Paul needed privacy. He was a grown man, he can live by himself. He lived in the penthouse in his apartment. He was also glad that he didn't have many money problems. Poseidon pays for everything. He drops money into Percy's bank account every month. Percy had more than enough.

Olivia played off to the side in a baby walker as Percy watched TV. She was in pajamas. Percy himself was in grey sweats and a green t shirt. A knock on the door startled him. Olivia had turned her head, suddenly interested.

Percy began to stand up as the knock got harsher. He hesitated as he reached the door.

"Who is it?" he called.

"Open the damn door, Percy!"

Percy rolled his eyes. Thalia.

"What do you want, Thals?"

"I need to talk to you."

Percy swung open the door.

Thalia didn't hesitate to stomp into the room.

"Yes, Thalia?"

"I'm curious."

"About?

"Annabeth."

...

"Close your eyes Annabeth!"

"I am!" Annabeth protested.

"They're opened Annabeth, close your freaking eyes!"

Reyna led Annabeth through a door slowly. Annabeth still wasn't sure where they were going. After Reyna forced her to get dressed, blind folded her and put her in a car, Annabeth's trust in Reyna was really being tested. Reyna closed whatever door was behind her and turned Annabeth a few degrees.

"Okay," Reyna said. She let go of Annabeth. "Okay. Open your eyes."

Annabeth opened them slowly.

"Surprise!"

She was in her house. Annabeth saw her mother, father, brothers, aunts, uncles and all of her friends. Annabeth grinned. "Thanks guys."

"Hey Annabeth!" Bobby yelled. "There's cake!"

Matthew nodded enthusiastically, "Yup, cake!"

Annabeth laughed and joined her friends in celebrating her 21st birthday.

...

Percy closed the door behind her. Olivia had gone back to her former activities.

"Annabeth?" Percy questioned. "She's just some girl."

"Percy," Thalia said. She was sitting where Percy was before and Percy was standing in front of the door. "Annabeth, Annabeth, Annabeth, Annabeth, Anna—"

"Thalia, what the hell are you trying to prove?" He then turned towards Olivia. "Oops. I really hope her first word isn't a bad word." He then turned towards Thalia again.

"Are you joking, Percy?" Thalia said. "Nothing?"

Percy eyed her suspiciously. "I don't understand."

"How hard did you hit your head?" Thalia questioned.

Percy walked towards his cousin and touched her head. Thalia stared at him.

"Drugs are for thugs, Thalia. That's why they rhyme."

Thalia lightly grinned. "Percy, do you remember anything about Olivia's mother?"

Percy stood in front of the front door. "Nothing."

"Do you ever get flashbacks?"

"I," Percy hesitated. "Of course I do. But I can never put a face to her. Her hair, her body, her clothes—its like when I see her she's just…nothing. Kind of like a dream…or when you try to put a name to a face. Or when you read a book and you're seeing these pictures in your head but if you try to look in further it's just…not there. You can see someone but they're just not detailed."

Thalia nodded. "When you said you met a girl named Annabeth I just got, I don't know, excited, because…" Thalia trailed off.

Percy stared at her expectantly.

"It's impossible." Thalia sighed and headed towards the front door. "Today's her birthday too." Thalia shook her head and reached behind Percy for the door. "I'll see you around." And she was gone.

Guysssssssssssssssssssssss. You hit the review goal in like 12 hours.

Man, looks like my review goal is supposed to be going up not down, lol. Sorry, this chapter is shortish.

But anyways, thanks for all the comments, you guys are so sweet. If I haven't replied to your review it's either because you're a guest, or your PM thing isn't open.

So, I gave this hint to someone and it wouldn't be fair if I didn't give this hint to the rest of you so: Percy and Annabeth first kiss in an elevator.

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