Guys my apologies for not updating for the past few days, I was so busy with work and for preparing for the Christmas day. Please don't hate me for taking too long to update.
Here's another chapter for you. I'll update as soon as possible.
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Chapter 29
Sean's POV
We arrived at the Valdez' residence around 12 noon, Leo's grandmother greeted us together with the rest of his relatives. They've arranged a simple celebration for Leo's Birthday. I was introduced to his family. Well I can definitely say that his cousins are as crazy as him. They've welcomed me to their home as one of their family. I can totally say that I like his family. It's sad that I never got a chance to know his mom. She died when Leo was still small. He never knew his father. He left them when Leo was still a baby.
"So? Having fun?" Drew asks as she approached me. I smiled at her and nodded. "You're cousins are crazy!" I exclaimed. "Yeah they are." She muttered. "Hey it's a nice thing though." I added. She raised her eyebrow at me. "You're weird."
"What?" I asked grinning. "They are fun to hang out with. And I can tell there's no dull moment." She shook her head. "Yeah but sometimes they are so annoying." She grumbled. "Anyways why are we talking about them? You should hang out with me not with them." She said flirtatiously as she moved closer to me.
"Drew." I warned. "What? Don't play hard to get Sean. I know you like me." She said as she ran her hands on my arm. I pushed her hands away. "You know I got a girlfriend." I stated. She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "So? It's not like I am telling you to dump her. I just want us to have some fun." She suggested. Leo noticed us from the corner. "Sean? You okay?" He asked. He may have noticed that I am uncomfortable. "Yeah man I'm cool." I replied.
I grab Drew's arm and led her outside so we can talk privately. When we got outside I turned around to face her and she was smiling widely. "Oh don't get me wrong." I said immediately. "I just need to say something." She raised her eyebrow. "And that is?" She urged.
"Why do you have to do that to yourself?" I asked curiously. She scrunched her eyebrows. "Do what?" "Throwing yourself to random guys." I said. "Excuse me, I don't do that. Not all guys are my type you know." She said smirking. "And you are lucky you are one of them."
I shook my head at her. "You know you are beautiful so.." She cut me off. "See I know you do." And she was about to kiss me but I stop her. "Look let me finish first." She groaned. "Listen. You are beautiful so stop flirting around it such a waste to see you do that to yourself." I explained to her. "So what are you trying to say?" She asked annoyed.
"You are beautiful and I know there is a guy somewhere who will love you and take you seriously." I stated. "You just have to wait. Don't waste your time to those assholes that don't even care about you." She looked me in the eye and I can tell I'm knocking some sense into her. She let out a deep sigh. "You think so?" She asked. I was hesitant for a while. I studied her and then nodded.
"You deserve better." I simply said. And then she smiled at me. "You know I thought you're just one of them who like to screw around but I guess I've mistaken. You're the first guy to ever say that to me" She started. "I'll think about what you said. Annabeth is lucky to have you." She said and then hugged me. She pulled away and started to walk and then she glanced back at me. "Thank You." She said and walks away.
"What was that all about?" Leo asked as he approached me. "We just talk." I said. "Uh huh. Anyways we better get ready to head out." He said. "Okay." I replied and followed him inside.
-Line Break -
We were in the car when finally Leo started to talk. "I can't believe them!" He grumbled. I just chuckled. You see only two of us are heading to the beach. We found out that his cousins can't come with us for some reasons and even Drew backed out at the last minute. "Hey you still have me." I teased. He glared at me and I just laughed at him. "It's a good thing you invited the others or else I'll be stuck with you." I said grinning. "Whatever Angelo!" He muttered. I wince at the name.
We arrive at the beach and rent a house where we will stay. We chose a house with three bedrooms. When the two of us get settled I called Annabeth. After 3 rings she answered her phone. "Hey Wise Girl!" I said. "Hey!" She replied back. "Are you guys on your way?" I asked. "Yup. We're going to head first to Chris' House to fetch him and Clarisse." She informed. "I see. We're here on the beach now." I said. "So we'll see you guys later. Be safe." "Okay." And she ended the call.
"Yo Sean!" Leo called. "Yes?" "Let's go get some food." He said. Before we walked out the house I wear my cap and sun glasses in case someone happened to recognized me. The store was just a couple of meters away so we decided to just walk. When we entered the store we pass a group of ladies. They turn to us and smiled. I smiled back to them and Leo being himself tried to approach them but I pulled him back.
"Valdez!" I warned. "Jeez Sean, relax will you? I am not going to do anything stupid. So would you mind?" He said pushing my hands off him. "Whatever. I'll go around. Find me when you're done." I said and started walking away shaking my head.
Leo's POV
"Hi ladies!" I greeted. They just giggled. "Hi my name is Leo." I introduced myself and offered my hand. "Hi Leo!" the three ladies replied. "I'm Lea." The first girl said with a curly black hair with brown eyes. "I'm Tris." The other girl with blond hair with blue eyes said. And "I'm Angela" said the last girl with the black hair and hazel eyes.
"So what are you guys up to?" I asked. "Just hanging around." Tris replied. "Who's your friend?" Lea asked. "Well girls that's my best buddy Sean." Oh I think I know where this is going. "Care to introduce us?" Lea asked flirtatiously. I smirked. "Sorry ladies but he's taken." They raised their eyebrows at me. "So?"
"You're friend is hot!" Tris exclaimed. "Ladies sexy Leo is here. So don't mind him. I'm all yours." I said cockily. They rolled their eyes on me. "I'll make you a deal." Tris offered. "And that is?" I asked. She grinned at me and whispered it in my ear.
Third Person's POV
"There you are!" Leo exclaimed. "I've been looking for you everywhere." He said to Sean. "Well someone's excited. I guess it went well?" Sean asked. Leo smiled widely. "I guess so." Sean shook his head. "So you like anything in particular? I already grab all that in the list." Leo peeks on the cart. "Nah, I think that's all we need." Sean nodded and they went to the cashier.
"So, do you have plans for tonight?" Leo asked Sean while they are walking back in their rented house. "I don't know yet. It's up to you guys. This is your party. So do you have anything in your mind?" Sean asked. "Actually I do have something in my mind. Will you promise to come with me?" Leo asked pleadingly. Sean looks at him curiously. "Hmm, why do I sense trouble?"
"Oh come on! Don't be ridiculous." Leo whined. Sean laughs at him. "Okay, as long as the others will go and of course Annabeth." Sean replied. "Oh no! It is only for the guys." Leo admitted. "Why?" He asked. "No questions ask will you? It's my birthday. So just trust me." Leo stated. "Fine, as long as Annbeth will let me go with you." Sean teased. Leo punched him in the arm.
When they reach the house, they started to unload the groceries and fixed something to eat. After they finished eating they both went to the living room and settled to watch TV while waiting for the others. "So what time will they arrive?" Leo asked. Sean looks at his watch. It is already 2 in the afternoon. "Probably at 3 pm." He replied. "We still have one hour. So what do you say we go out at the beach and look around?" Leo suggested. Sean shook his head. "It's too hot outside."
"Why afraid you're going to burn your flawless skin?" Leo teased. "Shut up!" Sean snarled. "It's too hot and I'm tired. If you want you can go but I'm not going out in there." Sean stated. "Whatever!" Leo stands up and walks towards the door. "See you later."
After a while Sean dozed off while watching TV. He was awaken when someone peck his lips. He slowly opens his eyes and saw a blonde girl with grey eyes. "Hey sleepy head." Annabeth greeted with smile on her face. Sean grinned and pulled Annabeth. She giggled and snuggled to Sean. Sean lifted her chin and gave her a proper kiss.
"Oh my gods you two, will you stop it!" Thalia scolded. Sean just stuck his tongue out to Thalia. Annabeth suddenly stands up. Sean pouted on her but she just glared at him. Silena and Charles enter the house. "Hey bro!" Sean greeted and went to help Silena on her bags. "Are you staying here for good?" Sean asked amazed on how many luggage Silena have. Charles chuckled. Silena glared at them both.
"Well this is nice." Clarisse commented while entering the house followed by Chris who's carrying their bags. The others nodded their head. "Travis give me my bag!" Katie screamed as they enter the house. "What? I'm just trying to help you." Travis reasoned out. "I can do it myself. I don't need your help." Katie stated and grabs her bag from Travis. Connor came in last. "Where's birthday boy?" He asked. "He went out." Sean replied.
"So there are 3 bedrooms here. The ladies will take the biggest room. Charles, Leo and I will share one room and Travis, Connor and Chris will take the other." Sean explained. "Sounds good to me." Travis commented. They started to head towards the room. Sean grabs Annabeth's bag. She crossed her arms and glared at Sean. "I can carry that you know." Sean smiled at her and walks towards her. "I know. I'm just trying to be a gentleman." He said and pecks her lips. She rolled her eyes on him but let him carry her bag.
Sean went to their room and flop against the bed. "So what's our agenda today?" Charles asked. "No idea. Leo said that he has something in mind but not including the girls." Sean replied. Charles looks confusedly. Sean chuckled. "I know what you're thinking. Even I was hesitant when he told me."
Travis suddenly burst out from the door. "Come on guys let's go play beach volleyball." He said grinning. "I think I'll pass. I just need to take a rest a bit from driving." Charles stated. Travis nodded his head. "How about you Sean?" "I'm in." He said and stands up. "We should ask the girls if they wanted to join." Sean suggested. "I already did that but they all refused."
They went outside and walk towards the volleyball court. "Wait only 2 of us?" Sean asked. "Yeah looks like they are all too tired to play." Travis snorted. "Okay one on one then." Sean smirked. "Game on Angelo!" Travis challenged. "You're going down Stoll!"
They've been playing for a while now, score tied up when Travis hit the ball so hard that it went outside and rolled a little farther away from them. Sean groaned and run to get the ball. "Nice hit Stoll!" Sean said sarcastically. "Sorry!" Travis smirked. When Sean finally got the ball he walked back to the court but only to be met by 3 ladies.
"Hey Sean! These ladies say that they know you." Travis stated. Sean looks at them one by one. "Sorry but I don't think I know you." Sean said. "Don't be silly Sean. Don't pretend that you don't know us." The 1st girl said. "No. I'm sorry but I think you've mistaken me from someone." Sean replied uneasily. "Oh come, I'm Tris. Don't tell me you still don't remember. We've been texting a little while now." The girl named Tris said flirtatiously as she steps forward closer to Sean. He backs away a little scanning his surroundings. He doesn't want Annabeth to see this.
"Look Tris. I don't know what you're talking about." Sean said defensively. He looks at Travis for some help. "Ladies, I think you got the wrong person." Travis stated. The 3 ladies chuckled. "Whatever. You can pretend all you want but I'm pretty sure we are not making a mistake." Tris replied. "I guess I'll just see you tonight then." She said and to Sean's horror she stepped closer and before he can stop her Tris peck him on the lips. "You'll be getting much more tonight when you showed up." She said while running her hands on Sean's bare chest. The 3 ladies walk away as if nothing happened.
Sean froze from his position. Before he can even react, "Angelo!" He snaps to where the voice came from only to be met by Thalia's fist. Thalia hit him in the jaw. "What the hell!" He snarled. Annabeth marched towards him and slapped him in the face. "You saw that?" He asked weakly fear in his voice. Travis was holding back Thalia. "Listen it's not what it looks like." Sean said trying to defend himself. "Really? Then tell me what is it then?! I saw you kiss her." Annabeth shouted hitting Sean's chest. Sean tried to control her. "I didn't kiss her! She kissed me." He explained. "You're a god damn liar Sean!" She accused. "Will you please listen to me first?" Sean said trying to control his fuming girlfriend.
"I don't need to hear anything. I already saw what I needed to see. You're not different from the others. You're a fucking cheater!" Annabeth spat on him. Sean froze from what he hears. His face darkens. Annabeth was taken a little back from Sean's immediate reaction but tried to hide it. "Take it back!" Sean snarled. His eyes were a little dark from the anger he is feeling. "That you're a cheater?" Annabeth challenged him. "Take it back!" Sean said furiously. "Sean." Travis called seeing that his friend is near in exploding. Annabeth just glared at him not looking away from Sean. Sean closed his fists and shut his eyes trying to control himself.
He then opens his eyes. "You should have listened to me first before accusing me of being a cheater!" He snapped. He turned his back from Annabeth. He grabs his shirt and started walking away from them. "Sean!" Travis called but he never turned back. Annabeth broke into tears when Sean is no longer in sight. Thalia walk towards her after Travis let her go. She hugs Annabeth. "Come on. Let's go back to the house." She said. "You should have listened to him first." Travis butted in. Thalia just glared at him. "Just trying to help." Travis said and walks away.
