Yeah exams kinda suck, since if i don't play my cards right, my devices get taken. So i was put a week and a half behind schedule and i was not gonna write on my phone XD

Hope you like this one, not my favourite but senior years will be fun to write

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CHAPTER 5

We accidently crash a pool party...

I really do not know how I landed up here, in my house, playing your typical party games with drunken populars. Let me explain, you're probably confused.

You see, earlier tonight, I arrived home with Apollo. It was our tradition to, on the 1st friday of every second month, go to either one of our houses and just have a gaming and movie marathon. It had been like this every single year since we were ten. So you can imagine my surprise when we saw our driveway filled with cars and the front of our house packed with people. Drinking, dancing, music blaring from the house, lights flashing everywhere, it was straining for my eyes.

We pushed past the people with our bags of groceries, like chips, cola, the works.

"Dude! What the fuck?" Apollo yelled over the music.

I gave him an, 'I don't know!' look. He followed me to the kitchen. We set them on the counters, I knocked the cups, which had the remains of alcoholic drinks, onto the floor. I could smell the fumes of tequila and vodka all the way down the drive-way.

Apollo gagged as he took a full cup and sipped it.

"Seriously? Who would mix vodka, tequila and coke?" He protested and threw it over the counter, it hit some poor, unsuspecting frat boy, but he was to drunk to care.

"Why didn't my sister tell me there would be a party, we could have gone to your house." I told him, he nodded in agreement.

I leaned against the counter, wondering if Artemis was here. I was not going to voice this to Apollo, he was incredibly over-protective. He might realise I have an insanely huge crush on her.

I scanned the crowd of drunk students, they danced and grinded with their cups in hand, not a care in the world for the consequences of tomorrow morning.

Who could even supply this much bloody alcohol? I asked myself as I picked up an empty bottle of vodka.

Apollo sighed, "Should we go? People are eyeing us funny, as if they know we should not be here."

This made me angry, "It's my house too, I have every right, and so do you. Fuck them!" I growled. My rage subsided quickly, but eventually all this shit gets to you.

Apollo held his hands up, "Whoa man! Calm yourself."

I chuckled bashfully, "Sorry man, I'm just tired of them looking at us like we don't fit in with them."

"We don't fit in with them, Percy." Apollo laughed and shook his head. "Nothing will change that. Unless one of us dates an angel, but that's too far fetched even for our dreams."

I came close to it once, I recalled in my head. In Sophomore year, I had the chance to ask Artemis Olympia, the 'perfect' angel, to the valentine's dance. I literally, and I mean literally blew it. I've hated magnesium since, bloody bastard. Then I had a chance to redeem myself during the dance, but guess who got in the way? The gigantic tree, Orion, I compare him to a tree because he's as tall as one and as stupid as one. Also perhaps ever since the dance, I've hated Orion with an endless passion.

I nodded my head trying to shake my memories away and to act like I had heard what Apollo had said. I didn't realise he was still talking until I looked at him and his mouth was moving.

"You know, maybe we should go-" I began, but when I looked up, Apollo was gone. Perhaps that was what he said while I wasn't paying attention. That he would just leave me and explore, or perhaps gone to find my sister, who knew with him.

I was left in my kitchen alone, no one but me. How could I feel this lonely in my own home?

"Percy?" Someone said from the doorway.

I faced them, "Artemis-" I stated breathlessly.

She stood at the door looking so stunning I felt my heart stop for a few seconds. I had forgotten what perfection looked like, she just reminded me.

Artemi wore a short, denim skirt with only a white bikini top with a black accent. Her breasts looked amazing in them, my perverted teenage boy mind screamed. Her hair was tied into a loose side pony, her silky waves falling over her chest like a fountain of radiance. Her body in general was the type of body women envied. Her and my sister were part of a modelling agency, I guess staying in shape is part of the gig.

She held a red, plastic cup in her hand. Her brow creased as she looked at me, "I wasn't expecting to see you here."

"I wasn't expecting to see anyone here." I smiled nervously. She was walking towards me, each centimetre she crossed made the heat on my body increase.

"Your sis didn't tell you huh?" She giggled and leaned against the counter, close to me. I didn't know what to do or say around her, all I ever did was make a fool of myself.

"Uh huh." I replied stupidly. I wanted to slap myself, what an idiot.

Artemis chuckled, "Very talkative tonight aren't you?" Then she touched her neck, "Then again, your actions always did speak louder than your words…" She whispered, throwing me a sultry glance. Her index finger tapped the curve of her neck.

I blushed, knowing exactly what she was referring to. The incident during the dance between me and her. The memory of us being so close to a simple, yet erotic kiss always played in my mind. I constantly thought back and pointed out to myself what I should have done, all my mistakes.

I met her eyes, "So-sorry. You just make me-" I think I may have inhaled to much alcohol fumes, because suddenly I was ready to tell her how nervous she made me, because she was just so perfect. I calmed my sudden spark of confidence.

Artemis turned her whole body so that she was facing him, that did not help me.

"I make you what?" She asked, there was an emotion I couldn't distinguish in her eyes. It was almost as if she were hopeful, excited.

I turned away, not wanting to accidentally look into her deep pools of beauty that we call eyes. I knew if I did that I would find myself telling her my life story, answering every question she asked, Artemis affected you that way. I have seen it happen, it's no exaggeration.

I felt her grasp my bicep, her hand leaving a handprint of fire on my skin. I felt a little embarrassed, I was wearing a muscle shirt, but had technically no muscle, I really was some lanky, tall teenager who didn't have a chance with one of the three angels. I had a better chance with the school's virgin mary/bible basher, Maria Rodrigues, than I did Artemis.

"Tell me, I wanna know." I could hear the girlish giggle in her voice. I avoided her gaze when she turned me around.

"It would be a waste of your time." I muttered, staring at the wall behind her.

Artemis shook her head, "Now you have to tell me, because nothing you say is ever a waste of breath or time in my eyes."

When she said this, I could have sworn I felt my heartbeat quicken to a deadly pace. Did she really just say that? Was she flirting with me? No, that's not possible, look at me and then look at her. Don't give yourself false hope.

I was somehow compelled to tell her, I made the mistake of glancing up at her, our eyes met. I found myself opening my mouth, talking. Oh crap!

"You just...make me nervous." I told her, my voice a hushed whisper so quiet she had to lean in to hear.

She moved even closer, an emotionless facial expression on her perfect face, but her eyes showed her intrigue.

"Why?" Her voice was a bit breathless, her hand remained on my arm. The distance between our faces was only there because of the difference in our height, if she was my height our lips would be milimetres away. "Why do I make you nervous?"

I gulped and stole a glimpse of her lips. So inviting, I craved them, even if I could only taste them for just a second.

"Because you're beautiful." Her eyes widened and a tinge of red began to expand across her cheeks. Her eyes sparkling as she stared up at me. "I've never met a someone who can be so humble and modest but have your intellect and beauty."

"You really think that when you see me?" She whispered, her breath against my skin made my knees wobble. I nodded in response to her question.

I found us leaning closer and closer, she was on her tippy toes, her hands grasping my skinny arms. Her eyes locked on my lips as mine were to hers."You're just the precise example of what perfection really is-" Her eyes widened and a smile played at her lips.

"Artemis, guess who's-" The person stopped, "Oh uhh-sor-sorry, I didn't…"

Artemis and I pushed off of each other, meeting the person who had interrupted us, face to face.

Athena stood there frowning, her arms crossed.

"Orion is here Artemis. You remember him right? Your boyfriend." Athena emphasised the word boyfriend.

Artemis looked guilty, I had almost forgotten she was with Orion. I growled, he was probably one of the biggest douche bags I had ever met. After the valentine's dance, they had become the school's "hottest couple". I scoffed at the thought, he was gonna cheat on her any day now, I wouldn't be surprised if he has already. I almost kissed her and once again, in a sense, he ruined my chances just like he did last year.

To be fair he is her boyfriend, but he was her asshole, soon to be cheating boyfriend.

"Oh..." Her reply lacked excitement, this almost brought a smile to my face. Then realisation dawned on her, "Oh! Uhh where is he?" She asked, suddenly a bit nervous, hoping he had not seen us obviously.

"He disappeared upstairs with Laney, they were looking for you."

Artemis frowned at this, so did I. That was rather suspicious, I felt like I needed to take Artemis up there so she could see for herself what an ass he was.

"But Laney likes…" Artemis paused, putting a smile on her face, clearly forced. "They will find me eventually. Come on Percy! Let's go dance or something!"

She grabbed my hand, pulling me towards the dance floor.

"We're gonna play suck in blow if you wanna join us!" Athena said with a smile, wrapping her arm around Artemis in a comforting gesture. It seems she had her own suspicions as well.

Artemis nodded and looked at me, I shrugged, "Sure?"

Athena gave me a once over, I really did look out of sorts with my tank and jeans compared to the football jackets and first team for this or first team for whatever sport.

"Excuse me if I sound rude but-"

"Why is there nerds at the party? We were not aware there was a party, we just came here because it's my house too, unless I'm suddenly not allowed to be in my own home?" That may have been a tad bit harsh, but it was the truth.

Athena was a bit taken back, normally I was quiet and calm, now I had an undertone of anger in my voice. Artemis gave my hand a squeeze, reassuring me, happiness replaced my angry state, realising she was holding my hand in public. If only I were popular, then we could definitely be together. I sighed internally, but as long as Orion Hunt was in the picture, that would never happen.

"Uhh, yes. Glad you could stay then…" She abruptly turned around and we followed her to a corner of one of the living rooms. A island was in the middle of a small group of people, some he even recognised. Artemis let go of my hand when we realised Orion and I guessed Laney, stood amongst the group.

They were laughing, Orion looked our way and he stopped smiling, instead choosing to glare at me. Everyone turned to us when they realised their leader was glaring at someone.

"Hey look! It's braceface!" Ares yelled. The group of people then realised who I was and began to snigger at Ares's comment.

"H-hello Ares." I replied.

"H-hello!" Dionysus mocked my stutter.

"Percy is gonna play with us." Artemis said with a smile, trying to get them to stop.

"Who invited you?" A cheerleader I recognised as Laney asked, giving me a look of disdain.

"Probably no one. This is his house, he can technically be here. " Orion stated as he pulled Artemis in for a long kiss, purposely grasping her butt to try and provoke me. He hardly ever spoke or looked at me, but when he did, it was smug and laced with arrogance.

I noticed Laney look jealous as she saw Orion do this. Suspicious.

"Can we play already?" Athena asked, holding up a queen of hearts.

We all huddled up, sitting around the table. Artemis sat next to me, I really did not know how to play this game, I acted as nonchalant as possible about it though.

"Ok for all those who don't know how to play-" A football player with bleached blonde hair and hazel eyes held up a card, the girl next to him was basically clinging to him, kissing his neck, but he didn't even seem to notice as he explained. "You suck on the card and blow it onto someone else's mouth and they have to suck on it so that you can try get it around the circle as many times as possible. If you drop it-" He smirked and finally turned his attention to the drunk girl kissing him, "You gotta make out with the person you were passing to."

They cheered, all I could think was, 'Oh fuck…'

"Also remember guys!" Orion interrupted, "It's just a game and rules are rules. If you see your girlfriend or your boyfriend perhaps, kissing someone it's alright, it's just a game."

I glared at him, he was sitting between to Laney and Artemis. I knew what he meant, this was a free pass to openly cheat on Artemis without technically cheating. I wondered why she didn't break up with him, it was obvious he was using her. But the more I thought about it, the more I thought that they were using each other.

The game went on for a few rounds, people kissing their crush or kissing their friends crush. This game was both fun and dangerous, if people didn't understand it was just a game, all hell would break loose. All I knew for sure was that a fire would ignite in Artemis and my eyes every time we transferred the card between us. Our noses touched, I really wished the card wasn't there.

I was tempted to let the card drop, but I wasn't like that. It's not in my nature to be a douche bag, Orion was right there and he hadn't tried anything yet. There was really no reason for me to be an ass.

In mid round my sister joined the game after I had explained why I was here. Even she was surprised to see me, it's my goddamned house! Why are they so insistent that I don't exist. But anyway, back to the game, let's just say that after my sister joined Ares was suddenly very bad at the game.

Currently, Laney had the card on her mouth, she leaned into Orion, he smirked and pretended to suck onto the card. He 'accidently' let it drop, it was so obvious that Ares even noticed and whispered to my sister.

"Oooh" The group laughed.

Orion looked at Artemis, "Rules are rules."

Artemis had a deadpan expression, "Rules are rules." She repeated.

Laney sent Artemis and incredibly wide grin and a wink, as if it was all okay. Orion leaned down and they proceeded to have a heated make-out session.

Artemis narrowed her eyes, Orion and Laney had no shame. They were audibly enjoying themselves and only broke apart when my sister made Ares throw Orion off of Laney. Albeit this was after they had been sucking on each other's faces for 3 minutes on the floor instead of the card. Which was, you know, the entire point of the game.

I rolled my eyes as Orion gave the guys a thumbs up. The stupid guys praised him, while the smarter ones, like believe it or not, Ares, shook their heads.

Artemis didn't look at him when he tried to lean down and kiss her cheek, she turned her entire face.

"Oh come on Artemis! It's just a game." He declared with a roll of his eyes.

Artemis froze for a split second and then smiled, like an idea popped into her head.

"Yup, can we start again then?" She asked with the world's brightest smile.

Some of the girls that knew her looked at each other worriedly, particularly Athena and my sister. Laney, being the fitting example of the stereotype which depicts cheerleaders as ditzy and rather stupid, merely winked at Orion and whispered something into his ear, making him grin.

"Uhh sure." Aphrodite's brow furrowed, not understanding why Artemis had let it go so fast.

There was another round before it got back to Artemis again, she leaned up to me, our eyes locking onto each other, I didn't intend to look away until I had to see where the card was to take it from her.

It was a millimetre away from my lips, I wished she would drop the card, I just wanted one kiss.

Then suddenly, as if there were gods listening and answering my prayers, the card dropped off of her lips and she leaned up very quickly, our lips meeting in a hot embrace. She did so in such a fashion that it seemed like she did it on purpose.

My eyes widened before I noticed that hers were closed, people gasped and glanced between us and Orion. I smirked and my eyelids closed.

Her hands were resting on my crossed legs as she used them for balance, due to my height she had to get on her knees to reach my mouth. But I didn't mind, not only was she touching me, we were kissing. We were actually kissing!

I nearly bit her lips in surprise when her tongue graze my mouth, implying that she wanted to take it further. Without hesitation I let her in, our tongues fighting for control. As if we were taking out all our anger from the world in this one simple kiss.

I was just about to pull her onto my lap when Orion suddenly pushed us apart roughly.

His face held a look of pure rage and jealousy, "What do you think you're doing nerd?" He grasped my shirt, pulling me up. Even with my height of 6'1, he still towered over me.

"It's just a game, Orion." Artemis piped in before I could respond.

People sniggered at this, knowing she was using his own words against him.

"Rules are rules." I added quickly and pushing him away before he could punch me. My newfound confidence was the result of my adrenalin, gods I hoped it stayed that way for a while, I'd get my ass kicked at school on monday knowing Orion.

I'd have to wear my least favourite pair of briefs, due to the fact that mine would rip while they tried to stretch it over my fucking head.

However, my anxiety was cared to by the fact that Orion stuttered to such an extent that no english word escaped his mouth.

"I think you a drink." Laney said as she grasped his hand and led him towards the kitchen. How subtle, I rolled my eyes.

"Knowing her he's probably had plenty." Athena coughed, I nearly burst out laughing, Athena may have been a bit unapproachable, but she sure as hell was funny.

I had to bit my tongue, as everyone was silent and me laughing would have sent a terrible message. A few more seconds passed, none saying a word.

"That was hilarious." Aphrodite giggled, then looked at me, "Good thing you were here, if it was any of the jocks he wouldn't have cared."

"That's true." Athena smirked and stared at Artemis who was flushed.

The three best friends were having one of those annoying wordless conversations that only girl's can have. Even some of the other joined in, by nodding and giggling. I hated it when that happened, because I couldn't exactly learn the language to understand it now could I?

Artemis suddenly glared at my sister before turning to me, "Thanks Percy."

I blushed, "For?"

She smiled and leaned up, giving me a kiss on the cheek. Some of the populars made a mocking 'aww' sound. Artemis shot them a venomous stare, making them all look away and disperse.

"We're gonna go dance." The jock with the blonde hair and hazel eyes stated as they scurried off.

I was left standing there with her and my sister. My sweet dear sister whom I wished would stop grinning like an evil witch.

"That kiss was pretty intense huh?" Aphrodite smirked.

Artemis and I blushed, "Shut up, Aphrodite." We muttered in sync.

"I'm just saying!" She held her hands up in a defensive manner.

She giggled, her long hair so golden that it shone like the very metal itself when the spotlight passed over her. Her blue eyes held a sense of mischief as she sent me the 'we're gonna have a talk' look. Then they widened significantly, I thought she was looking at me, but I soon followed her gaze. I turned around, Apollo stood there leaning against a wall in a dark corner, alone, the only way I could recognise him was by his white Nirvana t-shirt that clashed with his golden hair and dark surroundings.

I gulped, had he seen my kiss with his sister?

His facial expression was dead-pan. He and Artemis were definitely twins when it came to that specific facial expression, they looked so identical that if you gave Apollo a wig you would not be able to tell the difference between the two unless you went searching for it, or his obvious more masculine appearance, but you get what I mean.

I did my best to smile, he merely looked at me and then his sister, who was now biting her lower lip, most likely nervous.

Then his arms fell to his sides and he turned, not even throwing a smile at my sister, then walked out the room.

I took a step forward, as did Artemis, both of us intending to follow him. My sister touched my arm and Artemis's shoulder, holding us back.

"Don't. I'll go." She declared as she walked outside after him. Not even waiting for our protests.

As I watched her long hair disappear around the corner, I ran my hands over my face, grabbing my hair and pulling.

"Oh gods. No, why did he have to-" I couldn't even finish, a lump in my throat had formed, preventing me from speaking. I had such rotten luck.

Artemis sighed, "That kiss shouldn't have happened."

At that one sentence, I felt a piece of my heart crack and slowly begin to shatter. Her words stung even more than any beating from Ares or his lackeys. It hurt more than when my father would scream at me when he came home wasted. I had never felt the type of pain that hurt so bad you could actually feel your heart clench, until now.

"I have a boyfriend...you're my brother's best friend. That was stupid of me." She muttered and turned away, her hands grasping her arms, she was trying to create her own sense of comfort.

I honestly felt like I could break down right there. I realised at that moment, that we would never be. She didn't think of me that way. Yes she may be my best friend's sister, but we could work past that. It was the fact that she was popular...and I was not. People adored her and ignored me.

"You're right." I whispered, my voice hoarse, "We could never be. It's to illogical, it would be like defying the laws of nature. You're too good for me even if we did like each other." I had to now play it safe, act like I didn't like her. Perhaps like I don't care. I stood up straight and shrugged.

Artemis's head whipped around, "Percy I do-Ugh-nevermind." She muttered, "It's too complicated!"

"Sure." I smiled, putting on a brave face, "Anyways, I have to go check on your brother, he's really mad. See you at school!" I then turned away, walking towards the door of my house.

Doing that, acting like I didn't care, was one of the hardest things I had ever done. All I wanted to do was pour my heart out to her, but that would be pathetic. Artemis is the type of girl that turns boys into men, perhaps this my first stage to becoming one. Realising that Artemis didn't belong with me, not yet at least. I was still a boy, barely the man she deserved. I vowed that night, that I would one day become that man. Whether it was in a couple of months, or even at our 10 year frigging reunion. I'd become the person she deserved to be with.

I opened the door to the outside, the humid air was stifling. I rubbed my face and searched for Apollo. I saw a white shirt behind a tree, I assumed it was his Nirvana t-shirt. I strolled over cautiously.

I heard faint talking between two people.

"I'm telling you it was just a game." My sister's voice could be heard over the distant music.

"Why did he not just push her away. He's my best friend, why would he do that? I know he likes her, it was obvious by the way he reacted to the kiss. But that's still no reason to-" Apollo was cut off, I didn't know by what, all I know is his shoulders slumped and there was a noise that sounded suspiciously like-my eyes widened-a kiss.

I peeped around the tree from a distance, I was right. My sister had grabbed his face and locked lips with him. I saw the hesitation in his hands, but he didn't seem to push her away, very soon they were grasping her hips gently.

I was not angry, that would make me a hypocrite, I was however confused. I eyed my sister's body language, she seemed to have actually risked sacrificing her reputation to help save my relationship with Apollo. The fact that he liked her a hell of a lot, like I did Artemis, and he didn't push her away like he wanted me to, provided evidence to her point-put things into perspective for him.

Aphrodite pulled away and looked him in the eye, "You did not push me away, Apollo. Yet you expected my brother to. You want to be angry, I get that, but unfortunately you cannot without being a hypocrite." She then looked at me and eyed me long enough for Apollo to realise I was there.

He turned to me, his face flushed, I could tell even in the lack of light. My sister then gestured for me to go over, I did as I was told and like a tag team, she left as I arrived.

I leaned against the tree, Apollo didn't meet my eyes, he stared at the stars instead. The only source of light from the street lamps, cast a shadow across the one side of his face.

I had never heard silence this loud, even over the music, the drunk scholars yells and terrible singing. It was truly an awkward situation.

"So…" I began.

"How long have you liked her?" He asked quite instantaneously.

I cleared my throat, "Since freshman year. Apollo I-"

He held his hand up, wanting me to keep quiet, I decided to listen.

"I will admit, I do not like the idea of you being with my sister, not one bit. But being angry with you and ending so many years of friendship over this would be so stupid. It was just one little kiss, it's not like she likes you."

I felt my words get stuck in my throat at that last bit. That was true, but it wouldn't be for long.

"I would never hurt her! I care about her too much, do not fret over this. I swear I am sorry, she's just so arresting to me. I can't help myself."

"You hurting her is not the problem…" He muttered, but I didn't understand.

"What do you-"

He cut me off with by bringing me into a man hug. He patted my back, I haltingly did the same, still unsure of where he stood.

"Do what you gotta do man." He stated, was that permission or not? "Let's go to your room and play Ps4 or something." He grinned and pushed me to the ground, "I dibs first player if I get there first!" He broke into a run towards the house.

"Hey! That's unfair!" I laughed, his easy-going personality was back.

He sent me the finger before running faster.

I laughed harder and followed, catching up quite fast. I passed my sister on the way, she smiled brightly once she saw my goofy grin. I stopped and hugged her, whispering a thank you into her ear.

"No problem, Perse." She used my nickname that very few could call me. (An: Pronounced like purse) "If you want to stand a chance Percy, you have got to work on your confidence."

"You really think I can stand a chance?"

"We'll chat later ok?" She replied and turned to talk to a frat boy who had approached her. I sent him the evil eye, a silent message passed between us.

'Hurt her and I kill you' is what he got from my glare. He rolled his eyes but sent me a wink, as if he understood the protective instinct.

With that being 'said', I made my way upstairs.

Confidence, I thought. I realised it would be one of the hardest things I'd ever have to achieve. I was expected to blindly trust in who I truly was to accomplish it. But what if who I was, just wasn't good enough?

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