Hey I'm back! Today I have nothing going on since it is Saturday, and I think I might have a writing Frenzy today! I need at least 10 reviews to keep going!

Sarah LaSeru- I honestly believe that Logan is more… boyish than Jake. So- I really don't think I should pick, considering who is reading this. But, under some circumstances, he is cuter but not hotter than Jake Able.

~GoGreen52

"You're only as strong as the tables you dance on, the prinks you mix, and the friends you roll with." ~Anomynous

Homecoming

Chapter 10- Snooty Waitresses

-Percy POV-

I looked at my watch. In 22 minutes and now 31 seconds, I would be picking Annabeth up to go to the movies. I really wasn't going to even try to tell you I'm not excited.

"Geeze man!" Grover exclaimed from an armchair, smirking at my anxious expression. "You know it's going to go alright, right?" he asked, looking at me nervously.

I sat down on the couch and leaned into it. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Just breathe and you'll be okay.

"I know, okay? I'm just nervous. Annabeth is like no other girl I've met before. I mean, she doesn't care who I am… she really see's who I really am." I explained, my eyes closed. When I opened them, I saw Grover looking at me smiling a bit.

"Man, you're falling hard," he smiled, and laughed a bit, "but for some reason, I can really see that Annabeth is the one for you."

My eyes widened, and I sat up. I got nervous, and spoke, "Please don't tell me that I'm that obvious."

"Yeah- you are." Grover smiled, laughed a bit. "But I can tell you that Annabeth doesn't know."

I looked at him like he just grew another ear. How did he know? "How do you know that?"

Grover pointed to himself and said, "Hey dude, my best friend's a rock star. How stupid would it be if I didn't know?" I nodded and smiled a bit. I have a feeling two little birds named Thalia and Juniper did the snooping for him.

I tried to slow my heartbeat, and get it back to normal, but it just wouldn't slow back to average. When am I ever this nervous to meet a girl? Heck, to be honest, I've never been nervous to meet a girl. Until Annabeth swooped right into my world.

I looked at the TV and saw yet another editorial about me. But… someone else was in the picture. They didn't get a facial shot, but they got the back of their head. Blonde curls. I knew that this wasn't going to have a happy ending.

"Who is this girl? And does Percy Jackson have another lover?" the reporter asked, looking at us as if she knew I was watching.

Dang. Annabeth doesn't deserve this… I mean, I'm sure she'll receive a bunch of glares, but I just hope no one goes too far.

Because I really like her.

-Annabeth POV-

I looked at myself in the mirror. Thalia and Juniper somehow found out about Percy and I's date, so they decided to play Annie-Barbie.

Let me tell you- it's not fun. They practically ripped my hair out when they put it up in a tight pony that fell down in beautiful curls. To make it worse, they dressed me in a dress.

"Guys, I have to go to the bathroom," I said, causing Thalia to nod in approval.

"Yeah, you don't want to show Percy how small of a bladder you have," Thalia joked. I glared are her and walked into the bathroom, but not before taking the outfit I was planning on wearing today.

A graphic tee, a boyfriend long sleeve, and skinny jeans. That's like my regular outfit for a regular day. I mean, no need to go over the top, right? I don't even like dresses.

I took out my pony tail, and shook my hair, making my hair wild. I threw my hair up in a pony, but this time it was loser, and some stray curls that I could call my bangs, fell out of my pony. Exactly how I like it.

I looked at my face in the mirror, making sure I had not blotches or acne. I did a quick swipe of my chap stick, giving my lips some moisture to show off its normal, yet intensified look.

I smiled at the mirror, liking my reflection. I walked out of the door, and into my living room. Thalia and Juniper looked at me in surprise, then their faces where angry, than changed to pure happiness. Mood swings much?

"Why did you change?" Thalia asked, her voice knowing.

"I think you know, Thals. This is far more comfortable," I said, but it sounded like I was telling myself more than them.

"Yeah, right. You want Percy to like you for you!" she squealed, and I was scared that the neighbors would file a report.

I scoffed and sat down in my chair. I only changed to feel comfortable, didn't I? "Seriously, I just changed to feel comfortable, that's all." There was that tone in my voice again! Why can't I be sure about things?

"Annabeth, you like Percy," Juniper announced, making me sigh and close my eyes.

"Is it really that obvious?" I asked, my eyes still closed. I had the sound of utter defeat all over my voice.

"Yeah… everyone BUT Percy knows," Thalia said, taking a seat next to me.

"That means that he doesn't like me, right?" I asked, a little tear fell down my cheek. I really didn't need this.

"Of course not! I didn't tell this to Grover or Nico, and I have a feeling that they're in the same position," Thalia spoke, rubbing my back.

I quickly took a look at the time and noticed Percy would be here any minute. "Get out!" I exclaimed, shoving two confused friends out the door.

After I finally got the two idiots out of my apartment, I sat in the kitchen bar, and pulled out my notebook. I started scribbling out plans for the store, when I heard a knock on the door.

I had to restrain myself from running headlong to the door, not wanting to seem too… over excited.

Ten seconds later, ten seconds too long, I opened the door. Percy was standing there, a smile on his face, and sunglasses in his hair. He was wearing a blue hoodie with a plain white tee under. For pants, he wore some regular dark jeans and some sketchers on his feet.

It was perfect.

"Hi," I said, smiling at him, "Come on in." I opened the door wide enough so he could come in, and we walked to the living room. It was kind of awkward, standing there, not talking.

"So… when is the movie?" I asked, just noticing him staring at me. It didn't really seem creepy, considering I was doing the same thing to him.

"What? Oh, sorry. The movie is going to start in about three hours, enough time to stop and get something to eat," Percy explained, his sea green eyes bright in excitement.

I nodded and laughed as he held his arm out in a budding way. "On we go, partner," he said in a sarcastic way, and I latched my arm around his. I grabbed my purse from the side table and we walked out arm-in-arm. I just hope one day it will be hand-in-hand.

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Percy ended up taking me to a local diner, one I have been to plenty of times. You might call me a 'regular' at that place.

"So… What made you become a book store owner?" Percy asked, once we were seated. I smiled at him, and closed my eyes.

"It's a long story," I said, I honestly didn't know what I would tell him.

"I'm sure I can keep up." His eyes pierced right through all of the lining that I have created around me, protecting me from any heartbreak. No need to make it happen again.

"Okay, I needed money, so I decided to become a book store owner. But secretly, I really always have wanted to be a architect." I admitted, and Percy's eyebrows rose.

"An architect? I think that would be a perfect job for you, Annabeth," Percy said, looking at the menus we got.

"What about you? You have to have a plan B, right?" I asked, and Percy's eyes lit up. I knew that he was pretty excited.

"Well, my secret is that I've always wanted to be a marine biologist," Percy said, smiling. I was surprised, sure, but I can honestly see him being a marine biologist. Working with sea creatures. That had to be his thing.

"Interesting… I honestly can see it Percy." His eyes lit up in utter happiness.

"You can?" he asked, astonished. He was probably too used to being called Percy Jackson 'the Rock Star', and not Percy Jackson… the human being.

"Defiantly," I insisted.

We sank into a comfortable silence until the waitress came.

She was wearing a shirt way too small for her, along with a deep v-neck. She wore jeggings and then along with that some stilettos. I really don't get some women.

"What would you like today?" she asked Percy, bending down showing him some unwanted stuff while looking at him with what I think was suppose to be a sexy look, but it turned out to be a big pile of blah.

"Can I have a coke?" he asked, giving her a swift look to be polite, then turned back to look at me.

"Sure, sweetheart. What about you?" she asked me with venom in her voice. Of course I doubt Percy heard it because he was a man… and men don't really hear that kind of stuff.

"A sprite, please." She glared at me, and walked back to get our drinks. This was going to be a long day.

"Did you see her?" I asked, looking at Percy astonished. He smirked at me and nodded.

"I get that kind of crap all of the time. I'm used to it. But I think that you are far more beautiful than she ever will be…" Percy smiled, his eyes elsewhere.

I wonder what he was thinking…

"You get that a lot?" I asked, kind of un-surprised when he nodded. I mean, he is a Rock Star. And he has that brooding look going for him. "Oh."

We talked about the randomest things, like first kisses, what is the worst thing that has ever happened to us, what we like to do in our free time… etc.

When it was time to pay, I pulled out my purse and went looking for my credit card. But Percy caught my hand. "Annabeth, I'll pay."

"What?" I asked, surprised. That got me to stop looking, "That's ridiculous."

"Why? I mean, I asked you to come here, and it's polite to let me pay, then." Percy explained, and patted the top of my head. I think I really was doing that grumpy glare. And good, too.

"Fine, pay, but I'm paying for the movie." I snapped, and crossed my arms. He sighed and nodded, making me do a fist pump.

He looked at me oddly, "Did you just do a fist pump?"

"Yes, and you, Percy Jackson, are just too easy!" I exclaimed, laughing at him.

"Fine," he said, crossing his arms now.

"Okay, now you're acting like a two year old."

"You just did that earlier!"

"But that's different. I'm a smart two year old."

How did you like it? I'm still open for more movie ideas!

~GoGreen52