Hey everybody! I am super sorry about the late update! I've been writing a new story and I wanted to get some chapters done ahead of time, so things like this don't happen. And life gets in the way sometimes, but you don't want to hear that! Let's get on with the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson series Rick Riordan does.
Percy's POV
The next day I woke up feeling like crap! I barely got any sleep last night and I was in a pissy mode! Lucky for me I don't have class today, but unfortunately I have to work at the café. My uncle Chiron called and said that one of his staff quit on short notice. So now I have to fill in for them!
I ripped the covers off of me and trudged my way to the kitchen. My mom was already wide awake with a cup of coffee in her hand, and as soon as I entered she said
"Go brush your teeth" without even looking my way.
"Good morning to you too" I grumbled heading to the bathroom.
"I heard that!" she called back. Damn, she has good hearing!
I quickly brushed my teeth and made sure to get all the drool off my face. I can't tell you how many times my mom has had someone over and I'd walk in with drool on my face! So embarrassing!
I walk back into the kitchen where my mom gave me huge kiss on the cheek.
"Better" she said.
"Do you remember what time Uncle Chiron said to be there?" My mom set a plate of eggs in front of me.
"He said nine o'clock honey, but I wanted to talk to you about something before you leave"
"Sure" I say my mouth filled with the delicious eggs. So good!
"Don' talk with your mouth full!" she scolded.
"Sorry" I said swallowing the rest of it.
"What do you want to talk about?" My mom tentatively grabbed my hand and held it. She took in a deep breath before she spoke
"I want to talk about Gabe" My heart dropped.
"I want to talk about what happened Wednesday night" My heart rate increased and it pounded in my ear. I tried to take deep breaths to calm me down, but it wasn't working.
"What about Gabe" My voice sounded harsh even to me! My mom gripped my hand tighter before she calmly continued.
"What happened Wednesday night shouldn't have happened Percy! Yes, I get that you were mad and was trying to protect me and Annabeth, but do you know what it's like…to call the cops on your own son?" Her eyes started tearing up and I looked away from her in shame.
"Well what was I supposed to do, huh? Was I supposed to just let him talk all that crap about you and Annabeth? He would have hurt us anyway mom! This isn't the first time-"
"I know this isn't the first time, but you can't do that! I had to call the cops Percy! To make sure that YOU were alright! I had to make sure that you didn't end up killing him...you know I didn't raise you like this…" My anger dwindled down and turned into deep sadness. I'm always disappointing her… Taking in my facial expression hers softens.
"Honey, I'm not saying this to upset you! Now don't get me wrong! I'm proud of you for sticking up for us, but I just want you to do it in a different way next time okay!"
"There's not gonna be a next time mom" I reach over and hug my mother tightly. We shouldn't have to go through this…she shouldn't have to go through this.
"I love you, mom"
"I love you too Percy! Now get dressed before your late for Chiron." I placed a kiss on her cheek before I went to my room. I really am a mama's boy!
I was about to pick out my clothes when I noticed a nice set already placed on my chair. When did I- oh yeah, I'm meeting with Annabeth today…Oh shit! I'm meeting with Annabeth today!
I quickly put on the outfit before I look in the mirror. I have to make sure I look nice for her today. I had on a light blue t-shirt with dark jeans and a black hoodie.
I was trying to go for that-casual I still look good- look, but it was a total miss…You know what? I really shouldn't be obsessing over this, it's just a tutoring session! She probably won't even notice me…
With that exciting thought, I leave the room. I call out a quick goodbye to my mom, before I dissembled down the staircase. We live on a very high floor, so these stairs are a workout not only coming up, but going down. It's a good work out though! Gotta keep these legs looking nice! I chuckle to myself as I reach the bottom in record timing.
I open the door and I am hit with the chilly fall air. So glad I wore a hoodie! I shove my hands in my pockets and walk to the car. I get inside and I dive off to the café, which thankfully isn't far away from here.
I reach the café about five minutes later and I check the time to see that its only five minutes to nine. I scoff as I get out of the car. I'm actually on time for once!
When I walk in I notice that the café is super busy. Every table is full and servers are running around the place like crazy! It was complete chaos! What if I just fake a cold or something-
"Percy!" a voice yelled from across the room. It could barely be made out by all the noise.
I look up to see Chiron, his face flushed and his sleeves rolled up. Dang it! I put on a fake smile before walking over to him.
"Hey Uncle Chiron! What can I do for y-" Chiron yanked me into the breakroom before I could get another sentence out.
"I am in big trouble Percy" Chiron said closing the door frantically.
"Okkaayy…." It's not every day calm, cool and collected Chiron gets all freaked out!
"What's the problem?" I asked my eyes trying to follow him as he paced around the room.
"One of my key employees quit today! And I'm talking about straight up quit! No warning, no weeks' notice in advance, she just quit! Not to mention over the phone too! She even hung up on me…Oh what am I gonna do? She does the morning and evening shift Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Monday-"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa chillax Uncle C" I said trying to calm him down.
"Can't you just fill in for her! You'll solve the problem and save money!"
"That's another problem Percy" he stressed. "I'm going to Greece in a few days and I won't be here to run the café! She was supposed to run it while I was gone…"
"Dang uncle! That's one hell of a situation to be in!" I joke trying to lighten up the mood. He cracks a smile.
"Yeah it is" he sighs. A moment of silence passes between us before I remember something!
"Oh! I almost forgot to say that Annabeth's doing fine! She spent the night on Wednesday cause she forgot her key and we had a really fun time! I got to know her and she's really cool to be with…Where is she anyway? Oh, she probably has classes today. Duh! And speaking of classes Annabeth agreed to-"
"Percy!" Uncle Chiron interrupted my rant, sternly. I frowned a little.
"What?"
"Annabeth's not here today because she quit! Rather rudely too!" My mouth dropped open. What!
"Annabeth's the one that bailed on you?" I fumed
"Well she didn't bail on me, she just-"
"Completely abandoned you and left the business by a lousy phone call! Uncle, that's not right! You've been respectful to everyone and she just-"
"Percy we will figure this out later! Right now I need you to take some orders, we've already wasted enough time." I opened my mouth in protest, but I closed it when he gave me a look. Sighing I walked away, grabbing an apron and a note pad from the counter. How dumb was I to believe Annabeth was some angel! Like she was perfect! She abandoned Chiron without a second thought!
"Hi my name is Percy and I will be serving you today!" I greeted to a couple. I put on a smile, despite my thoughts.
"Hey" The blonde greeted, with a little too much pep. "What's up!" Oh god!
"Um, nothing much?" She talked as if we were friends! I cleared my throat.
"So what would you like to order?" She started doing these weird twirls with her hair and she kept batting her eyes at me. This was going to be a long shift…
Annabeth POV
"Hello Mr. Chiron. I-It's Annabeth." I clutched the phone tighter in my hand.
"Hi Annabeth, is everything okay? I forgot to call and see how you were doing yesterday! I hope Percy treated you well!" My heart beat faster at the mention of Percy.
"O-Oh he was nice! I feel much better now, but I needed to tell you s-something…" God I hate this feeling! Chiron chuckled.
"Well spit it out dear! We don't have all-"
"I quit!" I blurted out. Crap that didn't sound right! In fact, it sounded REALLY bad!
There was complete silence on the other line. Did he hang up?
"Y-You quit? What do you mean you quit! Annabeth what am I gonna-"
"I'm sorry, but I just can't work for you anymore!" Oh that sounded worse!
"But this is such short notice, I-"
"Sorry Mr. Chiron!" I quickly hung up. A few seconds later I realize what I just did. Why did I just do that! I just hung up on my boss…well ex-boss now! I picked up the phone to call him back, but realized it was too late. The damage had already been done and I couldn't take it back. I sat on the couch and stared at the wall.
It's all her fault! Why couldn't I have a normal mother? Not some control freak that is sent on making my life miserable…I wonder if she is watching me right now-
"Hello! Is anybody home?" A pale hand waved across my face, snapping me out of my thoughts. I instinctively looked up.
"Finally" Thalia rolled her eyes. "I've been trying to get your attention, and all you've done is stared at the wall. Gosh!" I look down in embarrassment.
"Sorry! I was just thinking of something…" Thalia propped her feet up on the coffee table, and turned on the TV!
"What were you thinking of?" She asked getting comfortable on the couch.
"Just things, you know!" I avoided the subject. Thalia's eyes narrowed a bit, but she kept her attention to the screen.
"What kind of things?" Gosh! What is this twenty questions? I blushed, as I recalled the memory of Percy and I playing twenty questions. Man that was embarrassing!
"Just…thoughts?" Why was she prying so much! Thalia smirked.
"Do these thoughts have anything to do with, I don't know…a boy?" Whoa!
"Wh-What! Of course not Thalia, don't be silly!" Thalia faced me.
"That blush is telling me different! C'mon just tell me! Who's the lucky guy?" Lucky? Yeah right!
"I don't know what you're talking about Thalia." I lied. I barely know her! She rolled her eyes again.
"Don't play dumb Annabeth, there has to be somebody." She pried. Giving in, I decide to tell her a small hint.
"Ok, there is somebody-"
"I knew it!" She called out excited.
"But I just recently met him, so it's not like we're involved or anything!" Thalia frowned.
"Well it must have been long enough to have a crush on the guy! When did you meet him?"
"Wednesday" I said quietly.
"What?" she said loudly.
"Speak up!"
"Wednesday!" I said clearer.
"What!" Ugh!
"I said Wed-"
"No I heard what you said!" Thalia yelled her eyes practically popping out of their sockets.
"How can you have a crush on someone you met two days ago! Do you even know him, or is this some catfish sh-"
"Yes I know him!" I silenced her.
"I spent all day with him on Wednesday, and then all of yesterday morning! Now will you stop freaking out and listen?" I yelled. Thalia looked shocked for a second, before her face morphed into one of pride. Huh?
"Wow, I'm impressed!" She laughs.
"I don't think I've ever made someone as shy as you, snap in such a short time frame!" I felt my cheeks heating up and looked away in embarrassment. She continued to laugh for another minute or so before she finally calmed down.
"Ok…god that was funny! But continue…"
"So as I was saying, I spent a lot of time with him the last two days-"
"Two days is a lot of time?" Thalia mumbled, but I ignored her.
"And we got to know each other and he seems like a good guy…But honestly it doesn't really matter! It's just a silly crush, it will probably go away!" I quickly got up and started towards my room.
"Yeah right! Crushes just don't go away and we still need to talk about this two day crus-"
I slammed my room door before she could say anything else. How the hell am I going to put up with her? She's the complete opposite of me! Sighing I walked to my closet and tried to pick out my clothes for the day. Keyword tried!
I couldn't decide what to wear! Whenever I went to pick up, one of my usual outfits Percy came to mind. Then I would start to second guess myself and have to start all over again!
Forget it! I thought as I threw the skirt on the ground.
I'll just wear something casual! I wore it yesterday and he said I was beautiful, so the casual look must work! Unless he was lying…But Percy doesn't seem like the type to lie! He seems trustworthy…but then again, I only met him two days ago. Damn you Thalia!
Percy's POV
After five hours of work, I was finally allowed to take a break. I sprinted to the break room and belly flopped on the couch. There is no way, I'm going back out there!
I buried my face in the cushions not caring how filthy it was, because chances are I'm worse! It was two o'clock and I still had an hour and thirty minutes before I see Annabeth again. That should be interesting!
I still don't know how to feel about her. I know it's really none of my business but…...wait it is my business! Chiron is my uncle and no one screws over a member of my family! I've known Annabeth for two days, but I've known my uncle my whole life. I have a right to be pissed!
"PERCY!" A voice yelled. I lazily pick my head up from the cushions. Chiron stood above me arms crossed.
"Yes?"
"I've been calling you, and you haven't been responding."
"Sorry." I replied, pushing my head back into the cushions. Will he ever stop talking!
"I just wanted to thank you for helping me today. It's hard work right!"
I grunted in response. Any minute now he's going to say get back to work. The thought made me cry on the inside. Chiron let out a thunderous laugh. I felt his hand clap me on the back a few times, before he said
"Well your free to go. I'll see you later Percy!" I pulled my head up from the couch. I'm free? I thought as Chiron walked away. I'm free!
I swiftly got up from the couch. I threw my apron down and gathered my belongings. I put my jacket on as I exited the break room, and made a fast paced walk through the café and out the door.
I let out a sigh of relief as the cool air hit my sweaty face. I got inside my car and didn't bother to turn the heat on. I drove off and a couple minutes later I reached my apartment building.
I sprinted out of the car and unlocked the gate with my key. Once inside I take a few seconds to catch my breath, before I jog up the stairs two at a time. Damn they need an elevator! I thought after my seventh flight.
But as usual I forced myself to keep going. When I finally reached my apartment I quickly unlocked the door practically falling inside. I stumbled in and I was overjoyed to smell delicious cookies. Thank God!
I was about to head to the kitchen when a voice stopped me mid-way.
"Take a shower first!" my mom called out from her room. Ohhhh whyyy?
"But I just-"
"Now!" Damn!
"Okay, okay! I'm going." I walked to the bathroom where I started the water. I discarded my clothes and stepped into the shower. The moment the warm water hit my aching muscles, I sighed in relief. Maybe mom does know best.
I must've been in there for god knows how long. I only stopped when the water turned cold. I wrapped a towel around me, as I left the bathroom and walked into my room.
While drying myself off I check the time. I look at my clock and do a double take. Realizing that was the actual time I rush to my closet. It's 3:00! Shit! How am I going to get dressed and drive over there in just thirty minutes?
I pull out a pair of light blue jeans and a light green top. I look in the mirror and…I look like a complete dork! Sadly, this is the only thing I have so I'll just have to deal with it. Putting on my black hoodie I chuckle at my idiotic behavior.
What am I doing? Why am I trying to impress someone, who probably doesn't give a crap about me! It's not like I like her or something- especially after that little stunt she pulled today. Yeah, not the type of girl I need to impress! Not that I was trying to or anything…
Pushing the thoughts away, I grab my phone and backpack and leave with a quick goodbye to my mom. I start to run down the stairs, but then I think…
What am I rushing for? The girl who had nerve to hang up on my uncle and disrespect him? Well if she wants to be rude, I can be rude too. Annabeth can wait!
With that in mind I slowed down and started walking down the stairs at a normal pace. It felt nice to get a breather, but after a while I started feeling guilty.
How could I be so selfish? What if Annabeth had a good reason for quitting? Maybe she's going through some personal issues…like that weird text message she got yesterday! All this time I've been judging her and I don't even know what she's going through…but I'm gonna find out.
I got inside my car and for the second time today, drove like a maniac. I checked the time constantly and when I reached the park it was already 3:28. Great! Now I have two minutes to find Annabeth! We really should have picked a specific area.
As I searched around looking for Annabeth, I couldn't help but admire the parks beauty. Everything just looked so natural and perfect! Kids were running around screaming and playing, and some teens were on the grass studying. It was such a happy environment. This was the perfect place to study with Annabeth!
About five minutes later I still can't find her! Maybe she-
"Percy!" Startled I look turn around to see a distant figure in the middle of the clearing waving at me. I couldn't see very well, but I could tell by Annabeth! I wave back at her and start to walk towards her. With each step I felt my nervousness increase. My stomach was doing these weird flip flops and I had to hold my hands from shaking. I looked at everything but Annabeth as I came closer, but eventually the temptation became too strong.
I looked up to see…Annabeth? Well that's obviously what I expected to see but something was different. Her hair was straightened and she had makeup on. I'm not saying she looked bad- that's not the case at all! She was still drop dead gorgeous, and the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen, but she looked uncomfortable. Is this the designer fashion-girl she was talking about yesterday?
She was sitting on a blanket with a simple grey hoodie and some dark blue jeans. Seems simple enough! She looked up at me and I felt like time stopped. Her grey eyes hypnotized me as I walked towards her in a trance.
I only broke out of my trance when I realized I was standing in front of her.
"Hi Annabeth!" I greeted taking a seat next to her on the blanket.
"What's up?" I felt like my heart was beating out of my chest.
"I'm…ok." She hesitated. She tried to smile, but it didn't quite reach her eyes.
"How about you Percy?" she asks.
"I'm good! Sooo…you look r-really different today" Crap, I stuttered!
Annabeth's face fell for a second, before she looked away from me. She cleared her throat and let out a weak smile.
"I-I wanted to do something-"
"You look great! But I was just thinking about the things you told me yesterday and…"
Annabeth's POV
"You look great!" he said. I mentally let out a sigh of relief. Phew!
"But" he continued. Shit!
"I was just thinking about the things you told me yesterday and…I-I just don't want you to feel uncomfortable." Oh.
"What made you think I was-"
"You just look really weird!" he blurted out.
"Weird?!" I said shocked. I knew I didn't really fit in, in terms of looks and all, but never have I ever categorized myself as looking weird! And this is me with the makeup on!
"Oh." I looked down. I couldn't really think of anything else to say. All that adrenaline and nervousness I had been feeling, just seconds before had all faded away. Right now all I felt was sadness. I felt defeated, knowing that I tried everything to be good enough…but I still wasn't enough. I thought maybe the casual clothes with the makeup would make me seem like I wasn't trying too hard, but that obviously didn't work.
The thing that really sucks, is I know he's telling the truth! Sure Luke used to tell me all the time how I wasn't good enough and pointed out all my flaws and that hurt! It hurt a lot! But hearing it from Percy…is just too much.
I cleared my throat. "Okay…so let's um, get started." I could tell by the way his body stiffened that he realized my change of mood. Percy being the nice guy he is tries to take it back.
"I-I'm so sorry! That came out completely wrong- I didn't mean it!" He reached out to touch my hand, but I moved it to open a random text book.
"So what exactly do you need help on? I brought everything, just in case."
"Annabeth wait-"
"You know what why don't we just start with chapter seven, I'll start…Most animals have a similar cell…" I continued to read the page, not once glancing up to meet Percy's eyes. I read chapter after chapter, but I couldn't find it in me to focus on anything, but Percy's hurtful words.
I guess I got my answer! I did a mental scoff. He lied to me…he told me I was beautiful and special, but that was just a lie! At this point I don't know what to think. Would I rather him tell me the horrible truths about myself, like Luke, or have him lie to me and make me feel wonderful? After four chapters I stopped reading.
"So is there anything you don't get?" I asked quietly, pretending to skim over the book. He clears his throat.
"Kinda…I just don't understand the whole asexual reproduction thing. I know I learned it back in like…middle, but I-"
"It's okay… Just think of it like having a clone or a twin. It's two copies of one person, but the mother only…ahem did the deed once." I felt the heat rise up in my cheeks, but tried to force the blush down.
"So think of it as one action caused two things. When ONE asexual creature reproduces itself, you now have TWO identical creature-"
"That has to be the most bizarre and complicated example I have ever heard, but somehow I get it" Percy laughs. The melodic sound, sends my stomach in a frenzy and I can't help but chuckle at how right he was. It was a strange example. But then my mind went back to earlier and just like that the wall was back up and I stopped laughing.
"So do you get it now?"
"Yeah, I get it! I don't think I'll ever forget that example!" I snuck a peek at him, through my eyelashes and saw him smiling at me. Though the smile didn't really reach his eyes.
"So I guess we're done her." I said packing my stuff away. I saw his smile falter a little bit before he replied
"I guess we are." He got up and started to help pack my things. I avoided eye contact with him the whole time and yes I am well aware that it was a little rude, but I didn't care! All I wanted to do right now was curl up in my bed and cry my eyes out.
I went to pick up the last book but Percy had the same thought in mind. Our hands touched for a second, sparks erupting through my body, before we both sharply pulled away. I looked at him and my heart stopped. He was heartbreakingly gorgeous.
"Sorry!" he smiled sheepishly, rubbing his neck.
"It's okay." I said hastily grabbing the book and shoving it in my bag. He helped pack the blanket away and then we just stared at each other in awkward silence.
"So I guess this is it." I said not moving from my spot. I kept telling myself to move, but it seemed like my feet had a mind of it's own.
"Yeah" Percy breathed. "I'll text you on when we can meet again?"
"Yeah sure. I'll see you later." I turned to walk away when he asked
"Wait do you need a ride? Cause I'd be happy to-"
"No! I mean, thanks but I'm fine with walking."
"Then let me walk with you!" What? No, no, no, no! Just leave me alone!
"Sure!"
So now here I am five minutes later walking in a very awkward silence with Percy. The sidewalk was very small so with every step our hands brushed, sending pleasurable stabs through my heart. As we continued to walk in awkward silence, I thought back to my conversation with Thalia today.
Maybe Thalia was right. I really don't know Percy…And I was so stupid to think I did! Like a fool, I went on thinking that he was perfect, but on the very first day I met him he lied to me! I should've never put that much faith in him…
"Look, I'm sorry Annabeth!" Percy suddenly blurted out. Oh no. I really don't want to talk about this now!
"I really didn't mean what I said back there about you looking weird-"
"Don't apologize for telling the truth. It's okay really-"
"No it's not okay! And it wasn't the truth…I just meant that you looked very off-"
"Off?" I looked at him in shock. Where the hell did this Percy come from!
"How did I look off-"
"If you'd just let me finish maybe you'd find out!" he snapped and I cowered back. I felt like it was Luke all over again.
"Sorry" I said looking down at my hands. If I didn't look at him maybe, he wouldn't be as mad. I heard him let out a frustrated sigh.
"Look…I didn't mean to get all snappy okay? I just can't seem to get the right words out, when I'm around you! I think your beautiful Annabeth." Lie. "And I don't understand why you can't see what I see!" We were only feet away from my dorm. Almost there!
"Who made you like this Annabeth? You said you weren't always like this so who made you like this-"
"I should've never told you" I mumbled and Percy stopped talking. I felt him starring a hole at the side of my face, but I refused to look at him. We reached the dorm.
Nether of us were sure of what to do next, so we didn't do anything. I just continued to stare at the ground avoiding his gaze.
"So this is it Percy." I said quietly.
"I guess it is." He said coldly and I winced at the double meaning. I still didn't say anything. Percy scoffed.
"It was nice seeing you Annabeth." I felt my heart break as he walked away and tears pricked my eyes. I felt like he wasn't just walking away from me, but from something much bigger. From us.
I watched the tension and sadness in his body as he walked away and I couldn't help myself. I ran over to him.
"Percy wait!" he turned around sharply.
"What Annabeth?"
"I-I'm sorry. For everything, I overreacted and I shouldn't have been mad at y-" Percy shook his head.
"Your still not getting it Annabeth, your still not getting it! I just want to know why! Why are you like this? What is going on with you? I saw the text Annabeth; I know someone's threatening you!" No! I can't tell him about Luke or my mother.
"I'm sorry Percy…but I can't"
"Wow." He breathed. I tried to find the right words to say, but once again nothing came out.
"Bye Annabeth." He turned to leave again, but I ran in front of him. I can't lose Percy.
"Okay, okay I'll tell you, just please don't go!" He stopped.
"You promise to tell me the truth this time?"
"Yes, but please don't go!" I pleaded. "Let's talk about it inside. Okay?"
"Okay." He agreed and I let out a huge sigh of relief. We walked back to the dorm and I opened the door with my key. We stepped inside and Percy spoke.
"Your roommate still hasn't shown?" My nerves were all over the place, that I had a hard time answering.
"N-No she's here! Sh-She just went to the movies or something-"
"Annabeth relax! Take a deep breath and-"
"Do you want anything? Something to drink or eat? I have some-"
"Annabeth stop!" he said harshly. I immediately stopped talking. His face softened a little and he continued
"Everything's going to be alright okay? I just don't want you to be scared of me, we're friends right?" I nodded my head and Percy gave me a look.
"I mean y-yeah! We're friends."
"Good now take a few deep breaths and-" The door swung open making both me and Percy jump.
"I'm baaaaccckkk" Thalia sang as she barged in.
"The movie was awesome! We so need to go see it Annabeth! I wouldn't mind watching it again and again" she yelled as she put down her bags.
"But spoiler alert they all die at the- oh shit!" She turns around to see Percy and I staring at her. She puts her hand over her in shock when she takes in Percy. I look at Percy to see him equally as surprised if not more.
"Kelphead?" Thalia said amazed. What the heck is a kelphead? Percy takes a step towards her.
"Pinecone face is that you?" These names keep getting weirder and weirder!
"Who else would it be Barnaclebrain!" Thalia retorted walking up to Percy and punching him in the shoulder.
"How do you know my roommate?" I asked totally confused. Percy who was glaring at Thalia turned to me.
"Thalia's my cousin Annabeth! Unfortunately." he mumbled the last part.
"I heard that you…" I blocked hem out as I thought of the conversation I had with my mom just yesterday.
Flashback
"Thalia Grace. Female, 5'6, black hair, blue eyes, anger management problems, ran away from home at age 12, has been in several physical altercations and lucky for you she happens to be the cousin of Percy Jackson. Like I said, I've been watching you sweetheart!
End of flashback
I had been so shocked over my mom that I forgot Thalia was his cousin! I was mentally kicking myself when Percy asked
"Are you okay Annabeth?" I put on a happy smile.
"Y-Yeah it's just a lot t-to take in. Why don't we go in my room to talk Percy!" I said trying not to prolong the inevitable. Percy seemed to catch on.
"Yeah, let's go! I'll talk to you later Thalia!" We started to leave, but Thalia yelled
"Wait when did you two meet?" I opened my mouth to answer, but Percy beat me to it.
"Oh two days ago, but we really hit it off you know? So we'll catch you later okay?" I quickly led Percy out of the room, but not before I saw the small smirk Thalia sent my way. Oh god. Now I have to deal with her later!
I pushed Percy inside the room before locking the door.
"Well that was a coincidence!" Percy chuckled.
"Yeah!" I said letting out a fake laugh. Silence fell on us once again before Percy sighed.
"So…are you gonna tell me?" he asked eyebrows raised.
"Yeah…I'll tell you." I can't believe I'm actually doing this.
"Everything?" he asked. I nodded my head.
"Everything."
Oh cliffhangers. Don't you just love them! That was the longest chapter I've ever written and I wanted to give you guys a big one, for the wait. So that's it for now! I wanted to take some time out to talk about my new story called "Best Friends Cousin" or BFC for short. It is of course a Percabeth story (all of them will be) and it's going to be really cool and unique! Also a lot of DRAMA! So you guys can check it out…Last, but not least don't forget to review and once again I am so sorry for the late update! Remember…PERCABERTH RULES!
See ya!