Annabeth

"So should we go talk to her..?" Thalia asked,scratching her head sheepishly. "I don't know how these confrontation-consoling thingies work."

"Maybe we should." Piper huffed,throwing her braid behind her shoulder. She looked ticked as she marched over to Penny's door and opened it straight away without knocking.

"Someone's pissed." Thalia muttered. Ignoring her,Piper looked confused "Penny? Where-"

"Here." Penny huffed,lugging a suitcase out of her closet and throwing it on her bed. She turned to us and put her hands on her hips casually "Sup."

"Sup?" Piper snorted,crossing her arms "You just-ugh. What's going on?"

Penny walked over to her closet again,pulling out clothes. "I told you,something happened to my mom. My dad wouldn't explain. "

"Then why aren't you letting Percy go?" Piper urged "Clearly he cares for her."

"Piper,even if I wanted to,my dad said no." Penny sighed,throwing her hands up "Also he only sent one ticket. And I know what you're going to say-" she continued,stopping Piper "-he can just get another ticket. My dad made sure that he can't. Also..we can't really afford a plane ticket all the way to France."

"Why do you think your dad isn't letting Percy go?" Thalia asked.

"Maybe he's mad at him. I'm not sure. It doesn't make sense." Penny said,throwing some jeans on her bed.

I hesitated. Judging by the fact that the twins pretty much left their family behind and started a new one even though there were clearly underaged,it was suspicious that their father would get angry at him now. Percy used to do drugs,drink,hook up and his dad never said anything. Even when he was arrested,his dad made a deal with Penny to get him out. Nothing added up.

"Or maybe he's scared." I said quietly. Everyone turned to me.

"Eh?" Thalia frowned. I hesitated,the pieces clicking together. I looked at Penny.

"Your father never called Percy,never tried to talk to him. He always contacted you,asking about him. Percy hates him more than you. If you even do." I added hastily "Maybe he's scared about how Percy would react when he arrives back there,only to see his mom in-in some situation." I suggested. Penny bit her lip,pointing at me.

"Makes sense. Seems like you know my own dumb brother and family more than I do." Penny sighed, turning to rummage in her closet. Thalia and Piper cast me smirks and I glared them down. Not now. But my stomach twisted on the thought of how Penny would react to me and her brother.

This wasn't like me. But I stayed quiet.

"Anyways,can you guys just help me pack? I can't even fold my clothes properly. I just twist em up in a ball." Penny whined. Piper rolled her eyes "Which is why I do the laundry." she pointed out.

"I'll help by eating some of the cookies in the kitchen,later." Thalia smiled lopsidedly,leaving quickly.

"Penny,isn't this mine?" Piper accused,holding up a brown leather jacket. Penny's face brightened up.

"Oh there it is,I've been looking for this everywhere!" she smiled,taking it and laying it down on the bed. Piper sighed as she continued to sort through the mess Penny had made in seconds.

"I'll go get some cookies too." I said,heading towards the kitchen. But I stopped in my tracks when I heard a voice.

"I can't do that,I can't. It's too risky. And neither can you."

I considered backing away,but my curiosity overtook me. I strained my ears to listen.

"That's dangerous and you know it you knucklehead. Look,I'm trying to have a fresh start,a better life. I even found my brother." Thalia hissed. Judging by the sound of footsteps,she was pacing. "If you do that they'll come after you. And you know it. No,I-you know what,we'll meet up and talk. Bye."

Silently cursing,I took a few steps back and then strided into my room quickly. Thalia wasn't stupid,she was constantly on alert,she'd know that I was listening. Luckily I heard her come out a little late,muttering under her breath.

I hesitated. Assuming isn't always the best choice,but my mind immediately went to the worst; was she still in contact with the gang? No, she wouldn't do that to us,especially Jason. After her footsteps faded,I rushed into the kitchen,grabbed a cookie and came back. Thalia frowned at me. "Where'd you go?"

"Bathroom. Then-" I held up the cookie,keeping my face calm. She stared at me with those electric eyes for a moment before shrugging and turning away.

Percy

"Yo man-" Jason sighed,trailing after me.

"No." I said firmly,flopping down on the sofa (it made a crunch sound,probably leftovers) and switching on the TV,not making eye contact with any of them. The remote wasn't working,so I slammed it against the table. Nothing. Cursing,I threw it against the wall where it broke apart.

Whoopsies.

"Oh no,the game comes on at ni-" Leo whined,before Nico hit his head "I mean- hey Percy calm down,eat some blue food."

I bit my tongue,looking away. Shouldn't have done that. Annabeth would probably chew me out for letting my temper out. I sat down,running my hands through my hair. "Why won't he let me go see mom? My mother?" I emphasized,looking up for an answer.

"Like yeah,I haven't spoken to him in years," I mused,without waiting for an answer "and I always showed how much I've hated him..."

Maybe that could be it. I hate him,so now he hates me. It's mutual.

"I don't want her going alone." I muttered,looking down at my feet,pushing the lump in my throat away. "I wanna be there."

Jason sat down next to me,clapping my shoulder "Maybe you should go get some sleep Percy. Calm yourself."

I shrugged,not really in the mood for sleeping "Sure." I sighed,wanting to be alone for sometime.

"No." Apollo frowned,crossing his arms. We all looked at him.

"Eh?" Leo asked,hiding the broken remote behind his back.

"We're going to the arcade." He said,grabbing his keys from the table. "We're going to the arcade, we're beating all the high scores,we're paying extra for guac and we're getting beers with your fake ID."

"YES!" Leo whooped. Nico rolled his eyes.

"Leo you wouldn't be able to get one even with a real ID."

"Zip it goth man." Leo said,sticking out his tongue. Jason sighed.

"It's kinda true Valdez."

"You guys are killing my vibes. Fine,but I get a portion of your food. Lessgo!" Leo cheered,running out.

"Sometimes,I wonder if he's secretely a 5 year old using growth hormone." Nico grumbled. I half smiled as I got to my feet. Whatever happens,happens.

Ayo mamas I'm back. sorry,i kinda lost ideas so i switched to a Percy POV. Anyways,I hope you guys are enjoying,in my perspective I feel like its getting boring. DW I'LL ADD SUM SPICEEE but yo if its getting boring tell me 👉👈

also i hope everyone is doing good! I've been having some health issues and I'm losing motivation. BUT I WILL ALWAYS BE BACK!

anyways review hehe