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Chapter 15

It's been 2 months since Sean(Percy) met Charles friends. Annabeth and Sean became close. They considered each other as best friends. They hang out a lot when Annabeth is not busy. They were often teased by their friends but they never admitted anything. Charles finally managed to admit his feelings to Silena with the help of Annabeth and Sean. Now they were finally together.

One Saturday afternoon Thalia, Annabeth, Sean, Charles and Silena were hanging out at a local cafe. "So where exactly are the others?" Charles asked. "The Stoll brothers were out of town. Katie attended a seminar. Clarisse is at Athens together with her boyfriend." Silena explained.

"Clarisse? Boyfriend?" Sean asked. "Really?" Charles added. "What's with the reaction? Is that hard to believe?" Annabeth asked. The two brothers just shrugged. The girls laugh. "Yeah we get your point." Thalia stated.

"How come we never met him?" asked Charles. "Well Clarisse doesn't talk much about her boyfriend. And we've only met him twice." Silena explained. Charles nodded. "Hey guys do you want anything else?" Annabeth asked. The others shook their head. She sat up and walk to the counter.

"So guys what are you doing later?" Sean asked. "Well Silena and I are going on a date later." Charles beamed and smiled at Silena. "Me? I'm staying home and watch Green Day concert." Thalia exclaimed. The others snickered. "What?!"

Sean was facing the counter of the café so he saw when a guy walked up to Annabeth. He scrunched his eyebrows. She saw Annabeth hugged the guy. She seems happy to see the guy. They've talked for awhile. His reaction hardened. Charles saw the reaction of Sean. He followed his gaze. He chuckled when she saw Annabeth talking to a guy. He whispered it to Silena.

Silena followed Sean's gaze. She smiled and nudged Thalia beside her. Sean is not aware that the others were studying him. "Hmm someone's jealous." Thalia said. Sean heard her. "What?" he asked. "Oh nothing." Thalia teased. He returns his gaze to Annabeth. Before he can stop himself, "Who's that?" He asked. Thalia smirked. Silena smiled evilly.

"I believe that's the guy from her work." Silena said. "Oh is that the one who tried to ask her out?" Thalia added. "What?!" Sean exclaimed. Before they can answer him, Annabeth was already back. Sean snapped his head to her. "What's wrong with you?" Annabeth asked.

"Oh he's just curious about.." Thalia tried to explain but Sean shot a glare at her. Thalia laughed together with Charles and Silena. "What's going on?" she asked. Sean shook his head. "Nothing." She just nodded. "So did you ask them about tonight?" Annabeth asked Sean. "Yeah but they all have plans." He said. "Why what's your plan?" Thalia asked. "Well there's this movie that we are planning to watch. We thought you've like to come." Annabeth said.

"Oh is that so. Sorry guys but we can't." Silena said. "Me too, I'd rather watch Green Day." Thalia said. "Oh okay." Annabeth replied. "You two go ahead. It's not like you want us to go anyway." Charles teased. "Shut up!" Sean muttered. "What are you guys talking about?" Annabeth asked desperately. "Ignore them. They're just being annoying." Sean said. "So are we still going?" She asked. "Yeah definitely. I'll pick you up at 7." He said. Annabeth smiled at him. "So it's a date." Thalia teased. "No!" Annabetha and Sean said in unison. The others just laugh at them

-Line Break-

Silena, Thalia and Annabeth were back in Thalia's place. "So what's up with you and Sean?" Silena asked. "Guys not this again." Annabeth complained. "Then why not admit it." Thalia asked. Annabeth rolled her eyes. "Because there's nothing to admit." She said. "Oh come on. It's so obvious that you guys like each other." Silena teased. "How can you even say that?" She asked.

"Let's see, maybe because you two can't keep your eyes off to each other. And when he's around your seem very happy." Silena said. "Oh gods you're impossible." Annabeth complained. "Come on Annabeth spill it." Thalia said encouraging Annabeth. Annabeth deep sigh and shook her head. "It's not like we are going to tell him." Silena said. "I bet he feel s the same way about you."

"You think so?" Annabeth asked. She suddenly realized what she asked. She put her hand in her mouth. "I knew it!" Thalia exclaimed. Silena squealed. "We need to do something about it." She said. "Oh don't even think about it." Annabeth threatened. "Why? You guys help Charles and me to be together so I want to repay you." Silena explained. Annabeth shook her head. "Yours are different from ours."

"How so?" Silena asked. "Maybe because I don't know if he likes me like that." Annabeth said. "Of course he does." Thalia butted in. "How can you be so sure?" she asked. Thalia rolled her eyes. "Because we said so, everyone knows that you two like each other. You're just both oblivious about it."

"If he likes me then why doesn't he just tell me?" Annabeth asked. "Hmm maybe because he's afraid that it will ruin your friendship?" Thalia said. "And maybe he doesn't realize it yet." Silena added. "So what do you want me to do? Throw myself to him?" Annabeth asked. "Why not?" Thalia smirked. Annabeth punched her in the arm. "Ouch, I'm just kidding."

Annabeth slumped herself on the couch. "For the past few days I've been trying to keep my mind off him." She started. "I've been trying to study his actions to see if he likes me the way I do. But unfortunately I can't even tell the difference." "Wait I have an idea. Let's see what he'll do when he sees you tonight." Silena smiled evilly.

Sean's POV

It is already 7 o'clock when I knocked at the door. Thalia opened it. "Hi!" I greeted. "Hey!" she said. "Annabeth! Sean is here!" she yelled. Annabeth then came to the door. I felt my jaw dropped when I saw her. Oh gods she's beautiful. I stared at her. Thalia nudged me. "You… You look amazing." I stammered. Annabeth blushed. "Ready?" I asked her. She nodded. We said our goodbyes to Thalia and went to the movie house.

The movie was great. We are on our way to their house. I kept glancing at her. She doesn't notice me anyway because she's deep in her thoughts. "Is there something wrong?" I asked her. She looked at me and shook her head. I smiled at her. "So did you enjoy the movie?" I asked. "Yeah." She simply replied.

When we reached their house I opened the car door for her. I walked her to their door. "Thank you." She said. "I hope you had fun." I said. She nodded. Then there's this awkward silence that enveloped us. "I should get going." I broke the silence. "O..okay." she said. I looked her in the eyes. There's this urge to want to kiss her right then. She looked back at me.

We both stared at each other. Then she leaned in. My hands are trembling. I wanted to kiss her but there's this voice that telling me to stop. I leaned in and kiss her on the cheek. I can tell from her face that she was somewhat disappointed. Before I can lose my control I said my goodbye and walk back in the car. I didn't even wait for her reply.

When I was far away enough I stop the car. Stupid! Stupid! I curse myself. There's my chance but why didn't I take it. I buried my face on my hands. Why does everything so complicated? I asked myself. When I calm down I start the card and head back home hoping that nothing will change between us.