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Why start with a new love if you already have one?

-Blair Tonics

Annabeth:

I hung up my phone after speaking with Percy and continued to glance through the racks of dresses in front of me. Thalia and I had been shopping for most of the day, but I still hadn't found a dress that I could wear to Nico's white wonderland themed Christmas party.

Thalia picked up a short cream dress and handed it to me. I glanced at it before replying. "It's nice, but a bit too simple." I told her handing the dress back.

She sighed and put the dress onto the rack in which it came from. I continued to walk deeper into the store. That's when something caught my eye. A white lace dress with long sleeves and an open back hung just at my eye level. I pulled the dress from the rack and held it up to show Thalia.

"What do you think?" I asked.

She nodded in approval. "It's perfect."

I smiled as I took the dress to try it on. It fit perfectly and I became very excited as I realized everything was falling into place for the party. I paid for the dress and meet Thalia were she was waiting outside of the store.

We began to walk back towards my apartment and I shivered as the cold December wind blew through my hair. Thalia swung her shopping bags back and forth and I found myself laughing at her. She smiled back.

"So…" Thalia said. "How did your little date go last night?"

My smile immediately fall away. "How did you…"

"Oh a little birdie told me." Thalia replied.

I was guessing the birdie was Nico, but I didn't pressure her to tell me.

"Well that birdie should keep their mouth shut." I exclaimed.

Thalia laughed. "You have to tell me what happened though Annabeth."

I considered keeping everything a secret, but the pleading look Thalia was giving me made me crack.

"It was amazing!" I exclaimed. "We went out for dinner in Time square and then he took me to the M&M factory and then we went and saw Wicked on Broadway!"

Thalia smiled. "You know Annabeth I'm really glad you too are speaking to each other again."

I nodded in agreement. "I'm glad too Thals."

We walked silently until we reached my apartment and the whole way all I could think about was seeing Percy again at Nico's party.

Christmas Eve came quickly and soon it was time to get ready for Nico's party. I was so excited I could hardly think straight as I pulled my hair back into a loose, but elegant bun. My makeup was simple but my fuchsia lipstick stood out. I already wore my lace dress and a statement, diamond necklace hung from my neck. I had paired the outfit with light blue shoes and handbag. I took one last look in the mirror before grabbing my suitcase and heading out the door. Nico had rented a whole hotel, again, and we were all given a room to stay the night in if we wished. I had thought it was a great idea and convinced Nico to give me the executive suit, he agreed.

As I rode the elevator down to the underground car park of my apartment, I heard my phone buzz in my handbag. Pulling it out I read the message, it was from Percy.

'Hey, can't wait to see you.' He had written.

I smiled before replying. 'Oh I bet you can't'

I waited a few minutes before my phone buzzed again. 'Haha very funny, well I'll just have to find some other girl to dance with tonight if you're going to be sarcastic.'

I replied quickly. 'Oh you want be able to keep your eyes off of me.'

He took less than a second to write back. 'We will have to see about that.

I smile as I got into my car and started the engine, but my smile disappeared as I thought about my feelings for Percy. Yes, I knew I liked him, but was I ready to date him again. Was I making a mistake and leading him on? Were his feelings stronger or even weaker then mine? Was he just trying to become friends again? I took a deep breath as I realized that my brain was going into Athena mode and thinking way too much. I needed to calm down and stop worrying.

I stopped my over thinking and pulled into the hotel car park. Stepping out of my car and grabbing my bags, I stared up at the tall building. Not many lights were on except for the penthouse and the lobby, everything else seemed fairly empty. I locked my car and walked through the doors of the hotel. I had deliberately arrived early so I could check into my room and get settled before the party began. I got my bag from the receptionist and headed up the elevator.

My room was quite large with a king size bed, living, kitchen and dining rooms, and even a medium sized spa. All the east facing windows showed of views of the city lights and I took a deep breath as I stared out at it.

I was pulled from my trance by a knock on the door and I quickly opened it to reveal a well dressed Thalia. She wore a flowy white dress, which she had brought yesterday, and matching white shoes. Around her neck hung a long white necklace and her dark hair sat in soft curls on her shoulder. She looked very pretty as she stood smiling at me.

"Hello." She greeted me. "Are you ready to head upstairs, guests are starting to arrive."

I nodded to her and stepped out of my room, locking the door behind me. We walked up the hallway and took the elevator up a few floors to the penthouse where the party was being held. As we entered the room I noticed that around 30 people had already arrived and I expected at lot more must have been on their way. I began to scan the room, but Thalia stopped me.

"He's not here yet." She told me.

I glanced at her, silently wishing she couldn't read my expressions so easily.

"How about we get a drink?" Thalia asked.

I nodded in reply and Thalia pulled me towards the bar. I will have to just wait for a dance with Percy then.

Authors Note:

Ok, the party has begun. Sorry there was only a twinny bit of Percabeth in the messages, but I absolutely PROMISE there is HEAPS in the next chapter. I can't wait till percy gets to the party! Now REVIEW…Please! :)

HUGE THANK YOU TO:

Alexis Foy

Thanks for reviewing! I've actually never read hp so I wouldn't be able to write a crossover! I've only watched the movie! But I'm glad you think I'm a good writer! Hoped you liked this chapter! :)

book lover 28

Thanks for reading! Happy Halloween! I live in Australia so we don't celebrate Halloween very much, but I always thought it would be really fun! How your pumpkin carving went well! :)

Percabeth.03

I LOVE hearing people say that they love reading my story so I'm glad you do! I'll try updating ASAP! There is defiantly more Percabeth to come!

PJOOF16

I can't wait to write about the party and Percabeth! :)

Gemma

Thanx!

Guest

There's the next chapter! :)

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