A/N: Well done KoalaLover, nicely played. So this is an AU where Luke doesn't die, OBVI and the gods like healed him or something? And Percy really actually did like Rachel, which made her not become a Oracle. Don't forget to send in your prompts and ships, I'm running low! Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
What do you think when you think breaking ice between four people, these two couples? I don't know about you but logically I wouldn't jump in the frigid ice pool of double dates right away. There were 3 demigods, a mortal, and one very tense day.
"Should I have my brush dangling from my belt or would that be too obvious?" Rachel asked her now official boyfriend Percy.
"Come on Rach it can't be too bad. I'm sure everything gonna come out just fine. It's not like we're gonna kill each other or something." He instantly regretted his choice of words.
Meanwhile in the Athena cabin…
"How could he be such a Seaweed Brain! A double date? I knew he was oblivious but not THAT much." Annabeth tugged at her blond hair while putting it in a ponytail.
"Annie, careful, you don't wanna snap the tie again." Luke said, he was still sitting patiently on her bottom bunk as she paced, sure his energy was going to be more required at later times.
"Why are you so calm? Aren't you panicking?" she sighed plopped down next to him, slowly resting her head on his shoulder.
"Of course I am. But Percy is just trying to mend things, to show we all don't wanna ya know… harm each other. I can appreciate that. Lesser people wouldn't have had that much bravery." Castellan smoothly pointed out.
"Ugh, you're so logical. How can I deny that." she teased.
"Are you ready?" Luke stood, taking both of her hands.
"Let's just hope no one ends up storming off." Annabeth got up.
Later in New York…
The boys easy chatter began easily while they flowed through the crowd, they discussed sword tactics, stories, and having girlfriends.
"You know… I think all great relationships begin with one trying to kill each other." Percy laughed, Luke joining in with a constant either grateful, casual, or devilishly handsome smile. "Annabeth tried to kill you with a hammer… I accidently swiped my sword through Rachel…"
Behind them the discussion was more on stupid boy moments, art, and apologizes. Neither conversation would've made sense to the mob of 'normal humans' rushing along beside them.
"Here! This is the place!" Rachel speed walked up ahead pointing her index finger to a vegan cafe, Percy taking her hand and going along side her.
Annabeth and Luke caught up quickly on how it was going, trailing behind.
Popping in, an old bell ringing that was dangling from the door, they found a table. Luke and his girlfriend on the furthest booth, with Rachel and Percy on the closet booth. Quickly they scanned the menus and sorted out orders.
A man in his 30's, with a black beanie, with shirt, khakis, and hair to match, and dark eyes, in this classic waiter apron came up to them. "What may I serve you today?"
"One coffee, one blueberry and one mango smoothie, three apple coffee cakes, and a hot chocolate for me." Annabeth ordered.
With a nod, he turned around and headed into the small kitchen.
"So, where do we start?" Rachel asked.
"Favorite movies." Percy said. "I'll go first. Hmmm... No not Finding Nemo or Little Mermaid. Actually I'd have to go with Spiderwick."
"Titanic actually. I know, surprising. It's mainstream and sappy romance, but it's also about love and art." Rachel said.
"Hobbit. Desolation of Smaug to be exact." Annabeth leaned back.
"Thor, the first one." Luke laughed.
"Really dude? Superhero stuff?" Percy joined in laughing. Luke shrugged.
"It's funny." Luke defended himself. "Oh look, our drinks our here." he sneakily changed the topic. The same waiter came back, with a tray of plastic cups, everyone took theirs.
"Thank you." Rachel passed him the cash and they headed out the door.
"Where now gang?" Percy sipped his blue beverage while getting into the car.
"Longs Island Museum." Annabeth got in back
"I second that." Rachel came in, next to Annabeth.
"Okay, but then we are seeing a movie." Luke complained, getting into shotgun.
Weight of Living began to play through the stereo, Rachel and Percy singing along, snapping their fingers, Luke mouthing the lyrics at Annabeth, who was rolling her eyes.
The girls enjoyed the paintings and old day artifacts at the Longs Island , Annabeth discussing the Ploch-Williamson Barn, while the boy enjoyed the Samuel H. West Blacksmith Shop.
They actually ended up stay there a long time, until 4:30 o'clock, a half an hour before it closed.
They drove off, to the Regal Cinema Deer Park. Eventually they agreed on a action movie with a well known director, celebrity cast, that was playing on a IMAX. Popcorn, slushies, candy bars, all that good stuff, as their tide over till dinner. They were doing exactly what normal people would've done.
The girl sat together in the middle, which Annabeth thought was safest, and their respective boyfriend on each side of them, holding their hands.
"Aren't you demigods worried about something as popular as a movie theater being a hunting place for monsters?" Rachel whispered.
"Movie theaters are actually pretty safe, since there aren't any cellphones, which makes us being without any not as detectable." Annabeth replied softly, with a shrug.
"Make sense." Rachel agreed.
"Sussshhhh the movie is starting." Percy made the, quiet motion, and put his arm around Rachel's shoulder, who leaned against him, Luke and Annabeth doing the same. Darned chair were uncomfortable but not impossible to work with. A little like them if you think about it, not easy, but still worth it.