Hi readers…

So I get that a lot of you are going to be really very annoyed with me for not updating for the majority of the month. And part of last month….

So let me please plead my case.

Okay so first my mum sold the laptop I use for fan fiction. And I'm not allowed anywhere near the new one. So I had to figure out how to upload from my iPad.

Okay so after that I had a lot of social issues. Basically someone I thought was my friend is harassing me and it's sort of terrifying but I'm doing my best to sort that out before it gets …. Worse, I guess.

Next EXAMS. Okay so I don't know if you guys remember me telling you that I go to the strictest school in the city? Anyhoo it is also the 3rd highest achieving school in the country so this was really nerve wracking.

FINALLY. My auntie no longer has Covid.

BUT! Now my mum does. So. I will leave my fate up to you guys to decide whether you forgive me or not.

So moving on….

Chapter today is supposed to be about the new year's eve party. I'm not sure how far I'll get since I'm not used to writing that much since it's been like half a month.

Let's go!

The four sat in the taxi.

Annabeth and Percy were in shocked silence while Thalia and Piper were smirking with glee.

"So!" Piper said trying to contain her joy. "What did Thalia and I just interrupt?"

Thalia had to cover her mouth to stop laughing.

"Nothing!" The blushing duo protested.

"Yeah, I'm sure!" Thalia replied elbowing Piper who looked like she was going to burst.

Some time later…..

The four had arrived at the manor.

Percy being… well a gentleman, took the bags from the taxi while Thalia paid and Piper opened the doors.

"Okay!" Piper declared. "Me and Thalia will sort out the food and you guys decorate the living room."

They all agreed.

The two girls walked away from Percy and Annabeth calling over their shoulders.

"No funny business!"

The two blushed crimson.

"Let's just get this over with." Annabeth muttered walking in.

She grabbed a balloon pump from one of the bags and sat on a sofa.

"Can you pass me the balloons Perce?" She asked him.

"Sure." He replied. He kneeled down to grab them and threw them for her to catch. Unfortunately she didn't realise and it hit her eye.

Annabeth winced in pain.

"Oh gods! I'm so sorry Annabeth!" He rushed over to her side in concern.

"It's fine!" She insisted trying to bat him away with her arm.

"Can I at least check?" He asked.

She put her arm down.

"Fine. Go ahead."

He sat on the floor next to her and put used his hand to gently open her eye and look at it.

"See!" Annabeth said. "Perfectly fine!"

That was when Will and Nico walked in.

"You should really get an ice pack for that you know." Will told her.

Percy and Annabeth suddenly snapped to attention.

"Nice to see you too guys!" Nick said sarcastically, dropping into the seat by Annabeth and taking the balloon equipment from her.

He started pumping the balloons while Will got to work hanging them around the room.

"We'll take care of this room." The blond boy smiled. "Why don't you guys go help Piper and Thalia?"

Annabeth and Percy walked out and into the kitchen.

Thalia and Piper suddenly pulled away from the door suspiciously.

"Hey guys!" Piper tittered nervously.

"Ummm, hi?" Annabeth returned confused.

"Will and Nico took over with the balloons so we came to help you guys in here." Percy told them.

"And it looks like you need it too." Annabeth added taking in the unpacked bags and lack of party food.

"Yeah um we're going to go say hi to the others so we'll be back in a few." Thalia smiled dragging Piper out three room with her.

"Well," Annabeth decided. "That was weird!"

"Very!" Percy agreed. He walked over to the fridge and took out an ice pack before giving it to her.

"We might as well sort out the food then since I doubt those two will help. They seemed pretty distracted." Annabeth said.

She emptied the bags while Percy brought out bowls, plates and plastic cups.

Annabeth poured out the contents of random crisp packets into bowls while Percy made a fruit punch.

Then they made a salad (to respect Piper and Grover being vegans.) and decorated a cake stand with several desserts.

"Wow! Piper really does go all out!" Annabeth laughed.

"You should see what she does on our birthdays!" Percy told her.

When he said that Annabeth had a faraway look on her face

"You okay?" He asked.

"Yeah! I'm fine." She replied grabbing a tray of food and walking into the other room leaving Percy to follow.

When they walked in they were met by all their friends smiling oddly at them.

Annabeth blinked in confusion. "Is their something on my face or are you guys just hyped up on sugar?"

"It's nothing!" Leo grinned but that just worried her.

"Let's just start the party!" Travis yelled.

Okay. So. I don't have anything interesting to say right now….

Ummmmmmmmmm…. Okay. Well. Anyways I can't upload tomorrow as I have an online lesson that I have to prepare for. And I have to actually take the lesson too.

I will update on Wednesday however so see ya then.

Feel free to review!

Cya soon! Byeeeee!