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FOURTEEN

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My First Date

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DING DONG!

"Percy, could you please get that for me?" mom called out from the kitchen. Percy stood up from his seat and ran to the door.

"Silena? What are you dong here?"

I raised an eyebrow and dashed to the door, and true enough, Silena was there with a huge smile on her face.

"Hey... what are you doing here?" I asked. She rolled her eyes and grabbed my hand, rushing to the living area.

"Um... you may come in!" my brother said sarcastically. Silena ignored him and forced me to sit down on the couch.

"I'm here to prep you up for your date!" she squealed.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Percy said, rushing to my side. "What date? What is she talking about?"

"Lee asked me out on a date," I answered.

"Percy, it's okay. Let her date," mom said.

"But mom she's just fourte—"

"He's just courting her for now, Perce," mom reasoned out, winking at me without Percy noticing. "Don't be such a worrywart. You're more like a mother to her than I am, it'll make me look bad!"

I giggled. My mom is cool!

"Anyway," Silena said. "Let's go to your room!"

My room is normal sized, with a comfy bed, a small vanity desk and mirror and a closet. I also have a small shelf and a study table. A few Greek books were arranged—courtesy of Annabeth, of course—and a few pictures framed: me and Castor in my first birthday party, me and Castor in an amusement park, Percy, mom and I in the living room—shot by Paul—Percy, Annabeth and I—during the two days she visited us here—and Percy and I, soaking wet from swimming during our stay in Montauk. Ah, it was quote a normal life I was already missing some monsters—not that I'd want to encounter any.

"Okay, sit here," Silena said as she ushered me to the stool in front of my vanity desk.

"Wait up," she said and scrambled out of my room, coming back with a large cloth. She placed it on the mirror, making sure that no parts of the mirror were seen.

"Um... what's up with the cloth?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

"You'll have to wait if you want to see my masterpiece on you," she winked. I rolled my eyes and nodded.

Silena grinned contentedly. "Great! Now, wash your face," she ordered as she began taking stuff out of her big bag. I shrugged and did what she said, humming as I used my foam facial wash in circular motions on my face.

Once all the residue was washed away on my face, I walked back to my fashion obsessed friend, taken aback by the numerous cosmetics laid on my vanity desk.

"Uh... what is all... this?" I asked, referring to her makeup.

"I'm going to give you a makeover, duh," she said as if it was the most obvious thing—which it was. Stupid me.

"Oh... right. Please don't make it heavy, okay?" I asked. She nodded and gestured me to sit on the stool.

"Okay, so I'll make it simple and just place powdered foundation on your face. Is that good?"

"Is it lightweight?" I asked.

"Yup."

"Alright then," I agreed nonchalantly. She lightly dusted the powder on my face with a big fat brush that's so soft! Gosh, could just touch the brush everyday!

She then brushed my eyebrows, telling me that they're full enough and that not much had grown ever since she plucked them the first time she did a makeover on me (See chapter one :D).

"Close your eyes," she commanded softly. I simply complied.

With a light hand, she dusted something on my eyelids. Nothing more, nothing less. She then pressed my lashes with something then began putting something on my lashes.

"What are you doing with my lashes?" I asked.

"Curling and placing coats of mascara," she answered. I shrugged and let her do her thing.

She then placed something creamy on my cheeks, then began buffing it with a brush. After that, she placed lip balm on my lips then applied something else... I don't know what it is though.

"Okay, now for your hair," she said. Silena took a clip and clipped my bangs away.

"Okay, now change into this," she handed me folded clothes and ushered me into the bathroom.

The top was a simple white, long sleeved, Peter Pan collar blouse. The collar was gold and sparkly, making the top have a bit of something in it without making it too much. It was cute!

My bottoms was a skirt... well, a skirt with shorts underneath. What do they call that again? Skort? Yeah.

Anyway, the skort was pleated and color black. It had pockets on both sides. The shorts underneath will be helpful, especially if I'll be encountering monsters and stuff.

All in all, I love the outfit!

Once I got out, Silena made me turn around. She was happy with the results. She wasn't very impressed with my legs, though. They were quite hairy so she shaved them. It was quite awkward for me to be with a top and undies only in front of my friend, but she told me she didn't mind at all.

Finally, my legs were silky smooth and hair free! She then handed me a pair of black flats and a tan shoulder bag. She packed it with a dozen arrows in a quiver—how did she fit them there?!—drachmas, nectar, ambrosia and emergency money—a hundred bucks. Gods, this girl is prepared!

"Any accessories you want to wear?" she asked. I settled with the bracelet Hephaestus gave me.

"Ready to see my masterpiece?" she squealed. Waves of excitement enveloped me as Silena took the black cloth off the mirror. I gasped at the reflection.

My eyes were dusted with white eyeshadow and my lashes were full of volume and curled. My cheeks had a warm peach color with very subtle hints of gold, making my cheeks look glow-y and radiant. My lips look like I was sucking on a popsicle. It was simple, but my features were enhanced.

My bangs were clipped to the side with a cute ribbon clip, showing more of my face.

"Oh my gods, Silena... I love you so much!" I squealed, hugging the life out of my friend. She giggled and hugged me back.

"No problem, amiga!" she winked. "Good luck with your date!"

I blushed and nodded.

While she was packing her things, my mom barged into my room, grinning at the sight of me.

"Oh sweetheart, you look even more beautiful!" she sighed. I smiled and thanked her.

"It's all thanks to Silena," I said. My mom thanked her, which she replied with her million dollar smile.

"Calls! Lee's here!" Percy called out. The three of us then walked out of my room.

"Aw man, Silena! What did you do to my sister?" Percy groaned.

Silena raised an eyebrow. "Percy, she looks gorgeous!"

"That's the problem," he grumbled. "Boys are supposed to repel from her, but now they'll probably go to her like a magnet."

"Whoa," Lee mumbled, slack-jawed at my sight. I blushed slightly, walking to him.

"Okay, you know what happens when something goes wrong, right?" Percy told Lee.

"No boy will be near her except me, I promise," he said seriously. Percy nodded.

"Good. Have fun then, I guess," he said. "Have her home by nine o' clock PM!"

"Got it!" Lee replied and turned to me.

"Wow, your brother sure is protective," he told me. "You look beautiful, by the way."

I smiled and thanked him. Hopefully, this will turn out alright.

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"How's the food?" Lee asked.

Okay, Lee first took me to lunch in a pretty cool restaurant. The food is delicious! I think it's Italian or something.

"It's great!" I said, finished with my meal. Once Lee paid for the bill, we then walked around the street. We settled for a fun place so he took me to the nearest amusement park.

He then went and played basketball in a booth to win me a prize.

"I bet you that I can get you that blue teddy bear," Lee challenged.

I smirked. "I bet you that you won't."

"Deal."

Once Lee started playing basketball, though, I then regretted my decision.

He. Was. Good.

He was able to shoot every ball he shot to the hoop. Soon enough, he was already a winner and got me the teddy bear.

"My prize from the bet, now," he smirked.

I rolled my eyes playfully and hugged the teddy bear. "What do you want?"

"A kiss on the lips. At least a smooch."

I bit my lip and smiled, standing on my tippy toes and gave him a short kiss.

"Happy?" I asked, my cheeks heating up.

Lee flashed me a broad grin. "Very."

We then went to a picture booth and began smiling for the camera.

Once we got the pictures, we were laughing our ass out.

The first picture was a normal smile while we hugged each other.

The second one was the two of us covering our eyes when we were surprised with the flash.

The third one was when we just stared at the camera after we rubbed our eyes.

Then the last one was Lee holding me by the waist and kissing my cheek while I had a surprised expression on my face.

"I'm taking the last two!" he laughed out. I giggled and nodded, taking the first two pictures.

It was about five o' clock PM that the sky started to darken a bit.

"Do you want to watch the mini concert the amusement park's having?" Lee asked. I shrugged and nodded, remembering that my curfew was at nine.

The son of Apollo led me through the crowd, making sure he wasn't losing me. Suddenly, Lee had let go of my hand, making me lost in the sea of people.

I grumbled profanities as I tried to find Lee in the crowd, but to no avail. I was about to walk out of the crowd when colorful lights suddenly started flashing.

"Hello everyone!" a familiar voice boomed on the microphone. I turned and saw Lee, on stage. Together with him were his siblings Michael Yew, Will Solace, Austin and Kayla. Michael was on drums, Will was on guitar, Austin was on bass and Kayla was on keyboards. Lead vocalist is Lee.

"I have a special number for a special girl along the crowd," he said. Screaming girls suddenly invaded my eardrums, making me grumble more profanes. I then fished my way in front, 'accidentally' shoving some bitches here and there.

"I bet that's me!" one girl beside me said.

"No way, it's me!" the other girl said.

I rolled my eyes. It's most obviously me since I'm the one being courted—I sounded pretty arrogant there... cool. I feel a smirk coming... smiiiiirk. Oh yeah. L-O-L.

"One, two, three, go!"

Will then started strumming on the guitar, signaling the beginning of the song.

Mermaid (Train)

Whoa, whoa

Can't swim so I took a boat, to an island so remote

Only Johnny Depp has ever been to it before

All the girls were screaming so loud, probably because of how hot Lee is. Remember when I told my mom he was surfer dude hot? This proves it.

Stayed there till the air was clear

I was bored and out of tears, then I saw you washed up on the shore

Lee was doing a few dance moves, making the girls scream louder. Gods, it's like they think Lee's Justin Bieber or something!

I offered you my coat, thank god this luck can float

Crazy how that shipwreck met my ship was comin' in

We talked till the sun went down

Love on the Puget Sound

My treasure map was on your skin

The girls around me were then wondering out loud if they were the ones who caught his interest.

Psh, it's me, duh.

"In your dreams, loser. He most probably only goes for pretty girls. You need more help in that department," the girl beside me said. Oh, I said that aloud? Whoops.

"Eat your words later and watch," I told her with a smirk.

Beauty in the water, angel on the beach

Ocean's daughter, I thought love was out of reach

Till I got her, had I known it could come true

I would have wished in '92, for a mermaid just like you

Whoa, just like you, whoa

Sharks green with envy they wonder what you see in me

Funny thoughts sometimes can't help but wonder about as well

Lee then started to walk down to the crowd, avoiding every grab the girls are trying to make on his foot. Geez, I know he's hot but the girls here look like they're watching Justin Bieber in one of his concerts. Goodness!

Now life is a holiday, making up for the years I paid

The way to this heavenly bay…it went through hell

Beauty in the water, angel on the beach

Ocean's daughter, I thought love was out of reach

Till I got her, had I known it could come true

I would have wished in '92, for a mermaid just like you

Whoa, just like you, whoa

Lee then started to walk down, walking towards our direction.

Rescued you by the banu tree, all the girlfish in the sea

Puttin' a candle to you, they don't have a handle on you, they don't have a scandal on you

Holler back will save you

...saving me was B-I-G, all the boyfish in the sea

They all wish that they could be me

He was reaching out for my hand, nearing closer to me. I was about to grab it, when the girl beside me took it and looked at Lee flirtatiously.

Lee simply raised an eyebrow at her and shook her hand off of his.

Can't swim so I took a boat, to an island so remote

Only Johnny Depp has ever been to it before

All I could do was actually smirk at the girl beside me when Lee took my hand and winked at me.

Beauty in the water, angel on the beach

Ocean's daughter, I thought love was out of reach

Till I got her, had I known it could come true

I would have wished in '92, for a mermaid just like you

Whoa, just like you, whoa

I giggled when he twirled me around and placed his arm around my waist.

Just like you

Just like you

"Callista Jackson, will you be my girlfriend?"

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I gaped like a fish at what he said.

He was looking at me with hopeful eyes. It was as if no one was breathing as everyone waited for my answer.

"Heck yes!" I cried. Lee stared at me in shock and cheered, spinning me around. Everyone around us was cheering for us, even the girl who was bitching a while back!

Lee then picked me up bridal style. "My girlfriend!" he cheered while spinning us around. I laughed at his silly antics.

Once the crowd dispersed, Lee's siblings ran to us and congratulated us both.

Lee walked me home, our hands intertwined while my other hand held the blue teddy bear. If only time slowed down we could stay holding hands longer, but it suddenly went too fast that we're already in front of my apartment.

"So... I'll see you soon, then?" I questioned.

Lee smiled and nodded. "I'll see you soon, then."

I turned to the mahogany door.

"Calls?" he called. I turned back to Lee.

He kissed me sweetly on the lips and grinned.

"Goodnight."

I giggled. "Goodnight."

Once he left and I rushed into my room, I placed Lee, Jr.—yes, Lee, Jr., get over it—on my pillows and recalled the whole date. I fell in love with him in nearly a month and a half... is that even possible? One thing stood out in my thoughts, though.

I was officially Lee Fletcher's girlfriend.

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THEY ARE FINALLY TOGETHER!

Okay, I don't know if you guys thought it was too rushed and I'm not sure but hopefully it's not. Falling for a person in a month is possible, right? Hehe, I don't know.

Anyways, I knooow it's short :( I'll make a longer chapter soon! :D it will be the start of The Battle of the Labyrinth book already :D

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