CHAPTER 11

Before the Epic Movie Marathon Date

PERCY

You know that feeling someone would get when there was one event that was so epic, that you'd think you're entire life has been leading up to this one, single, epic moment?

Because that's how Percy Jackson felt today.

Happy.

Nervous.

But excited.

But Percy also felt like a teenage girl. What would he wear? He knew he should just dress in casual clothes, but what casual clothes? Man, he was sweating hard. And it was just 7:00am in the morning. But the marathon started at 9:00am, and Percy was already feeling really nervous.

He had planned a date for both Callie and him for Friday (which was yesterday) but unfortunately got cancelled due to Percy's mother getting diagnosed with the usual flu. And Annabeth herself had promised Percy to watch Sally for him so that he could get on with his 15 hour Star Wars date with Callie.

Then Percy remembered Annabeth was coming to his house in any minute.

Yes. Perfect opportunity. He could ask Annabeth what to wear! Girls would know what girls would like to wear, of course.

Then he settled it. He would want to wear a Star Wars t-shirt. Yeah. That was it.

So he went to shower.

But before Percy went to the shower, he went to check up on his mom, of course.

He entered the living room, and there was his mother, lying on the couch with a blanket above her body. She smiled at the sight of her son. Seeing him always brought happiness to her heart.

"Hey, Mom." Percy smiled at her. "How's the fever."

"Oh, don't you worry about me, Percy. You worry about your date." Sally replied weakly.

Percy blushed. He kneeled beside her and pressed his palm to his mother's forehead.

"Besides, this girl is pretty, right? And Annabeth would be here to take care of me."

Percy sighed. He'd told his mom about his new "crush" on Callie, but his mom was surprised he'd gotten over his crush on Annabeth fast. Sally really wanted to meet Callie to see if she was fit for her son. But of course, she wouldn't dictate her son's choices.

"Yeah, yeah, Mom. I promise. You'll meet her later." Percy assured.

Sally made a weak smile. "I hope she's cute. Callie Jackson…." She trailed off.

"Mom!" Percy complained.

"I'm kidding, honey. Now go take a shower. You stink like the sea." She told him.

And Percy did.

After he came out of the shower, and just dandy, Annabeth herself had arrived.

ANNABETH

The first thing Annabeth saw when she came in the Blofis-Jackson residence was Percy's wearing nothing but a towel from his waist down, with his hot abs and messy hair in full view of Annabeth herself. Bad timing Annabeth, she thought to herself.

Then she blushed seeing him.

She faced away from him, trying to look away. But doing that gave some clues that she liked Percy. She could handle this. Otherwise, Percy would think she's acting weird or something. So she tried to act casual. She smiled at him. But of course, she didn't mind seeing Percy shirtless.

"Hey, Wise Girl." Percy smiled at her.

Gods, why would he do this to me, Annabeth thought.

She was so focused on Percy's body her response came out like "Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy….." which Percy replied with a confused look on his face. But Percy himself tried to shrug it off.

"Anyways, you're here early." Perc y said.

"Of course, Seaweed Brain. You're date is a 15 hour movie marathon. And Sally needs support." Annabeth crossed her arms.

"Oh, okay. If Callie arrives, tell her I'm getting dressed. I'll be in my room."

Yep. Shirtless Percy is gone and she gets to be the welcome wagon to that little bitch. With nothing to do, she left to tend to Sally.

She found her lying on the couch with a blanket.

"Hey there, Annabeth. You're early."

Annabeth smiled.

Sally somehow was a better mother to her than her stepmother ever was, and she would tell herself, most people would hate their in-laws. But if Annabeth's mother-in-law was Sally Jackson, there wouldn't be problem. But of course, the chance of Sally being Annabeth's mother-in-law was 0%, and she would be a mother-in-law to Callie Atlas instead.

Bitch's having the time of her life.

It hurt Annabeth a little of course, that Sally's sick, but also thankful that she's sick. Because Sally being sick cancelled Callie and Percy's date yesterday.

Annabeth frowned.

"Something bothering you, Annabeth?" Sally asked. That was it. Like a true mother, Sally detected Annabeth's emotions.

Just then, Percy came out, fully dressed, wearing a black hoodie and a dark blue t-shirt with the yellow logo of Star Wars in it, and his usual jeans and sneakers.

"Wait! I gotta pee!" Percy ran to the bathroom.

Annabeth must've looked at him for a long time with a really, really dumb expression, because it only took 3 seconds for Sally to figure out what was going on.

"Oh. . . . So that's what's bothering you. Aha. We'll talk about it later. I need to rest." Sally closed her eyes.

Great. Now Sally knows. How does she do this?, Annabeth thought.

Then, the doorbell rang.

"Ooooh! That must be her. Percy's little 'dream' girl!" Sally exclaimed.

Grrrr.

There could only be one person who would ring that, Annabeth thought. She hated being the one to open it for her. But then, if she really did like Percy, she would help him get this girl. Even though it hurt her a lot seeing him with her. She should at least try to be remotely nice to her, right? Taking a huge breath, she went up to the door and opened it.

And of course, there she was.

It was pretty hard for Annabeth to admit Callie was beautiful, but she was. Callie looked so cute wearing casual wear, and she wore, just like Percy, a Star Wars t-shirt. She wore a gray colored vest and some tatty jeans and sneakers. She even wore her glasses. Which made her look even cuter. No wonder Percy fell for a girl like this.

But when Callie first saw Annabeth, she was less than happy that Annabeth was even in Percy's house in the first place. So, surprised.

Her smile faded as Annabeth's full view came in front of Callie.

"Oh. Uh, what are you doing here, Annabeth?" Callie nicely asked.

"I'm Percy's best friend, obviously. And I'm taking care of his mom." Annabeth really wanted to but emphasis on the "best" part of what she said. She could at least tolerate Callie.

"Oh, uh, can I come in?" Callie nicely asked again.

Annabeth rolled her eyes. "Duh."

Annabeth never knew there was a darker side of her, and she was secretly hoping Sally wouldn't like Callie. From the looks of it, that depends.

Callie went to the living room and met Sally.

CALYPSO

Great. One minute into the Jackson-Blofis household and Annabeth herself was already tormenting her. Annabeth didn't have a problem taking on Callie. Both physically, mentally and emotionally. Besides, if what Percy told her was true, then it was Annabeth's loss. Percy loved the girl, and she threw his love in his face.

Now, it was pretty obvious that she regretted that decision. And she was taking all her hate toward Callie. What was wrong with that girl?

But as Annabeth led Callie towards the living room, that was wear Callie met Percy's mother.

From the moment Callie saw Percy's mom, she had the atmosphere of the best mother in the world, one that would never leave your kid behind. Sally Jackson was her name? Percy mentioned. She had brown hair, and even for a middle-aged woman, she looked beautiful. She saw her lying on the couch with a blanket.

Callie was saddened when Percy cancelled their previous date, so that he could take care of his mother, which just made Callie like Percy more. He cared a lot about his family.

But Callie was nervous. Because Percy's mom might not like her.

"Hi, Mrs. Jackson." Callie greeted.

"Hi, dear! Call me Sally." Sally smiled at her.

Oh, Good. She does not hate me, Callie thought.

Callie's been paranoid Annabeth might've been feeding bad info about her to his mom. But Sally really nice.

"Hi, uh, Sally?" Callie reassured. Sally genuinely smiled at her.

"Yes. That's okay dear. You must be Callie, right?" Sally asks.

"Yep. That's me." Callie smiled.

"Oh, Percy wasn't exaggerating at all! You do look pretty!" Sally smiled at her again.

Callie blushed. It's not everyday you hear that your crush has been calling you pretty. But Percy must've heard the conversation because she could hear his muffled voice through the walls of the apartment.

"Mom! Stop embarrassing me!" Percy complained.

"I'm kidding honey. But you don't want dear Callie here to wait, do you? Faster, Percy!" Sally shouted through the apartment.

Annabeth didn't like this conversation at all, as Callie observed. Whenever Sally would compliment Callie, Callie would think Annabeth would say "she's really not that pretty, at all.". And she kept shooting glares at Callie.

Then finally Percy got out of the bathroom.

By the gods, did he look handsome. He wore a Star Wars t-shirt. Just like her. When he saw her, his smile widened. Callie smiled back at him, too.

"So, shall we go, m'lady?" Percy joked, referencing Star Wars.

"You first, Master Jedi." She grinned.

Now that's what she loved a bit about Percy. Always referencing his favorite fandoms.

"Awwww…. You look so cute together." Sally added.

Callie blushed again, but not after Percy complained again.

"Stop it, Mom! Don't embarrass me like that!"

Callie noticed Annabeth was nowhere in sight. The scene must've been too much for her.

"Anyways, Mom. Annabeth'll take care of you, right? Where is she anyways?" Percy asked, and speak of the devil Annabeth appeared from out of the bathroom.

"I'm here, Seaweed Brain. I'll take care of Sally. Go on your little…. Date." Annabeth crossed her arms.

"That's the spirit." Then, right in front of all of them, Percy pulled Annabeth into a big, tight hug, which sent Annabeth redder than a patch of tomatoes. Callie was a little bit jealous. After the hug, he went to his mom and kissed her in the forehead. "Stay safe, mom."

"You too, honey." Sally added.

"So, shall we?" Percy asked.

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Chapter 12 – Epic Movie Marathon Date

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