Annabeth's POV:
Ω10.7.15Ω
I lay on my bed, depressed. I haven't gone to school for the week. It's not like I'll miss anything, I thought. My step-mom, Helen, and dad, Frederick, along with my half- brothers, Bobby and Matthew- the tweebs (twin dweebs) - are in some place in France for some business reason and they only had four tickets, so I couldn't go. They're gone for pretty much the rest of the year, maybe more.
I got out of bed then went straight for the kitchen for some ice cream. I didn't even bother to get a bowl. I took a spoon and the ice cream, and then sat on the sofa in the living room. I turned on the TV and started going through the channels. I stopped at a music channel.
I don't like them innocent
I don't want no face fresh
Want them wearing leather
Begging, let me be your taste test.
I like the sad eyes, bad guys
Mouth full of white lies
Kiss me in the corridor,
But quick to tell me goodbye.
You say that you're no good for me
Cause I'm always tugging at your sleeve
And I swear I hate you and you leave
But I like it anyway.
My ghost
Where'd you go?
I can't find you in the body sleeping next to me
My ghost
Where'd you go?
What happened to the soul, that you used, to be?
You're a "Rolling Stone" boy
"Never sleep alone" boy
"Got a million numbers
And they're filling up your phone", boy.
I'm off the deep end, sleeping
All night through the weekend.
Saying that I love him but
I know I'm gonna leave him.
You say that you're no good for me
Cause I'm always tugging at your sleeve
And I swear I hate you and you leave
But I like it anyway.
I started tearing up, and then changed the channel.
Where is your boy tonight?
I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know:
You were the last good thing about this part of town.
When I wake up,
I'm willing to take my chances on
The hope I forget
That you hate him more than you notice
I wrote this for you (for you, so...)
You need him
I could be him
I could be an accident but I'm still trying.
That's more than I can say for him.
Where is your boy tonight?
I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know:
You were the last good thing about this part of town.
Someday I'll appreciate in value,
Get off my ass and call you...
(But for) the meantime I'll sport my
Brand new fashion of waking up with pants on
At four in the afternoon.
You need him
I could be him
I could be an accident but I'm still trying.
That's more than I can say for him.
1-2-3-4!
Where is your boy tonight?
I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know:
You were the last good thing about this part of town.
(Won't find out) He won't find out
(Won't find out) He won't find out
Where is your boy tonight?
I hope he is a gentleman.
Maybe he won't find out what I know:
You were the last good thing about this part of town.
Where is your boy tonight?
UGH! THE TV HATES ME, I thought angrily. I turned off the TV and took my ice cream to my bed.
Sally's POV: (AN: Most of this POV is written by Penguins-and-Percabeth, I- Mal- just edited it cuz of the grammar and stuff)
*(C-AN: I suck at grammar.)
Ω10.9.15Ω
Percy is leaving today is the only thing buzzing through my brain. He has grown up so fast, like you cannot imagine. It felt like only yesterday, Percy had just graduated kindergarten, wearing a lopsided tie around his neck and his uniform all dirty, running at me with a grin, And the moment when he got himself a girlfriend, at the 7th grade spring dance, both of them waltzing around in the gym, hand in hand. I can't believe I have raised such a wonderful child. Even at age 3, he had known all his manners, giving me a cute smile whenever I gave him his dinner, then reciting the words I told him to say.
But now he is leaving for Hollywood. I know this is going to sound selfish and greedy but I really want him to say with me and not to go. I don't think I would be able to live without him. But half of me want him to go, to be his own spotlight on Hollywood, to let the world know about his talent he had for years.
Thoughts like, Percy wouldn't make it to Hollywood in one piece and other ones, made its way to my brain, but I got control of my brain.
I can't let the thoughts get the best of me. I finished putting in the cookies I had made for Percy for his trip to Hollywood. I smiled remembering that I used to do this for the field trips not long ago, when he goes to the aquarium and comes back, excited to tell me his adventures about the fish. But this time he wouldn't come back home to me. *tear drops*
I went to see if Percy had woke up. I opened the door softly as I was welcomed by my son at the door.
"Oh, Percy, I was just about to wake you up."
He yawned, looking a bit like a polar bear, and said "Already up."
"I got breakfast ready, get ready; this is your big day."
He nodded, heading for the bathroom. That's when I noticed the bags under his eyes, signaling me that he hadn't slept.
"Percy, did you sleep?" I asked.
He turned around facing me, scratching his neck, "I couldn't." He answered.
"Percy," I said, concerned, "you know what sleep is very important."
He looked away, not wanting to face me, "I tried, but I couldn't."
"You don't seem very excited, what's on your mind sweetie?" I asked, leading him toward the dinner table.
"It's nothing much," he started to say something, but he stopped himself. "Just thinking about Hollywood."
"Percy, I know you're lying, what really happened?" I asked, waiting for him to speak.
"Mom-" he said but then saw my stern face then sighed, "its Annabeth." He confessed.
"What about her, is she okay?" I said, worried about Annabeth.
"I don't know, she seemed okay when I first saw her." He said, saying the last few words like it brought him distaste.
"Percy, what happened with you and Annabeth?"
"She-" he paused, looking at me with a worried expression, "Promise you wouldn't get mad."
"Percy what had happened?" I asked the question again.
"I cau-caught her cheating on me."
My eyes were probably the size of my cookies at this time. Annabeth didwhat? I thought. With who?
"Yeah, talk about hard to believe." He said with a bitter tone.
"Percy how long has this been going on without you telling me?"
"The day Dan Rockchester came to me…" he mumbled.
"THAT WAS NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO!" I yelled.
He flinched at my tone, and then bowed his head in shame.
"Percy, its okay, but you should have told me." I told him, calmly.
He nodded, getting up.
"Percy, I shouldn't have yelled at you, I am sorry." I said, giving him a hug, and then kissing his forehead. "I am sorry the relationship didn't work out as you planned. Sometimes life is like that, it doesn't give what you want. But things do get better over time." I gave him a small smile, knowing how it's like when your relationship doesn't work out, even with the love of your life. At least I have Paul now, I thought.
"Now get ready, this is your big day."
After Percy ate his breakfast, we got into the car and drove to the airport, where Percy will be leaving for Hollywood.
Percy's POV:
About half an hour later…
I nervously tapped on the armrest of the car. I don't know what's in store at Hollywood but hopefully, it's something good. The thing that scares me the most is that if I get popular enough, the paparazzi will be a pain, and the gossip.
We finally arrived at the airport. My phone started ringing.
"Hello?" I answered.
"Percy, my son!" exclaimed a cheerful voice belonging to my dad, Poseidon.
"Hey dad!"
"So, Sally told me about the record deal…" he said happily.
"And?" I asked.
"Do you have a manager?"
"Does Dan Rockchester count? He's the one that contacted me about the deal." I asked confused, I don't really pay attention to the managers and such.
"No he doesn't. You don't have to say yes but… Can I be your manager?" he asked shyly.
"Umm, sure… But why?" I asked, entering the airport.
"Is it bad to want to spend some time with my son once in awhile?"
"I guess not…"
"Well, I'll see you in Hollywood, say hi to Sally for me!" he said as he quickly hung up.
I looked up at mom, "Dad said 'hi'" I said.
She looked as confused as I felt. Well, that was weird. I thought, why would dad ask about being my manager? Besides the fact he wants to hang out with me.
"PERCY!" I looked up and saw my friends and cousins, Thalia, Nico, Bianca, Jason, Piper, Leo, Hazel, and Frank. I noticed Frank and Hazel holding hands and had to hide my smirk, it was about time!
I walked up to them with my mom close behind me. As soon as I got there, I was tackled into a hug.
"I can't believe you're actually going to Hollywood, you'll be more famous than you already are!" exclaimed Piper.
"I'm not famous…" I blushed.
"YouTube, duh!" said Thalia.
They let go. I looked at mom, who had tears in her eyes. I gave her a bear hug.
"I should get going…" I said. I gave them all one last hug, "keep in touch!"
I went to the metal detectors. I looked back at them and waved with a sad smile. I saw mom wiping tears along with the girls- including Thalia, which was a shocker- while Leo was waving back enthusiastically, Jason, Nico, and Frank all had one hand in their pockets and the other up in a small wave.
I continued going inside the airport. I am going to miss them, I thought.
A while later…
I sat on the seat. I may or may not have forgotten to mention that I'm terrified of flying. I took out my iPod, put on my headphones, and pressed shuffle.
So hard to let go
And I still hear the sound
Of your voice singin' in my head
I can't surrender
'Cause the rope's slowly coming apart
But hangin' by a thread
It's gone on
For too long
And this is it
So take a look into my eyes one last time
So we never forget
The way we were before
When we came alive at the moment we met
This is still worth fighting
Still worth fighting for
A glass that's half empty
Won't wash away the mistakes
It only makes a mess
It's worth defending
A tiny glimpse of what it would take
To make us better yet
It's gone on
For too long
And this is it
So take a look into my eyes one last time
So we never forget
The way we were before
When we came alive at the moment we met
This is still worth fighting for
A love that wants to live
I'll give you all I've got to give
So let's try one last time
So we never forget
This is still worth fighting
Still worth fighting for
Now that we know just who we are
Now that we've finally come this far
I'm ready for one more battle scar
'Cause this is still worth fighting for
So take a look into my eyes one last time
So we never forget the way we were before
When we came alive at the moment we met
This is still worth fighting for
A love that wants to live
I'll give you all I've got to give
So let's try one last time
So we never forget
This is still worth fighting for
(I'm ready for one more battle scar)
This is still worth fighting for
(I'm ready for one more battle scar)
This is still worth fighting
We're still worth fighting for
I didn't even realize the plane took off. I leaned my head against the covered window and slowly drifted out of consciousness.
Annabeth's POV:
I still haven't gone back to school. I decided to go next Monday. I've decided to try and apologize to him; maybe I can get him back along with my friends! Keep dreaming, I thought pessimistically. I couldn't stop thinking about Percy or the hurt expression replacing his usually happy one when he caught me. I lied on my bed and started doing the thing that reminded me of Percy the most, listening to music.
I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's home to me and I walk alone
I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, aaah-ah,
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the border line
Of the edge and where I walk alone
Read between the lines
Of what's fucked up and everything's alright
Check my vital signs
To know I'm still alive and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, aaah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah
I walk alone
I walk a...
I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk a...
My shadow's the only one that walks beside me
My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
'Til then I walk alone...
I felt a tear slide down my cheek. I'm all alone, I have nobody left. No Percy. No Thalia. I cursed at myself for crying, rubbing my eyes until they were red.
The next song came on.
Remember when I sang that song to you
And you called it out of tune
Remember when I said I loved you
And you said it wasn't true
Remember we used to talk for hours
Staying up all through the night
Remember when I bought you flowers
And you left them out to die
(But now that's over)
I gave you everything you ever wanted
You gave me nothing but grief
Now that I'm gone you'll see I'm your missing piece
Well, good luck, finding another me
Finding another me
Remember how I used to kiss you
You can kiss that all goodbye
Remember how I used to miss you
Now you don't even cross my mind
And I can't remember why I ever
Let you walk all over me
I won't take your shit forever
Now it's time for me to leave
I gave you everything you ever wanted
You gave me nothing but grief
Now that I'm gone you'll see I'm your missing piece
Well, good luck, finding another me
Finding another me
When you cry yourself to sleep tonight
You will wish that I was by your side
Yes you will
I gave you everything you ever wanted
You gave me nothing but grief
Now that I'm gone you'll see I'm your missing piece
Well, good luck, finding another me, yeah
Finding another me, oooh
Now don't you know that karma tastes so sweet
So, good luck, finding another me
By this time, I was full out sobbing, Percy was one of a kind. Why did I do that? I only hope he'll accept my apology so we can at least be friends again. That's if he accepts. I couldn't bear living without Percy; he was the light of my life. But now, he is gone.
I wonder what he's doing right now, I thought as I fell asleep.
Sorry guys, this chapter probably sucks... Been out of it.
The songs were Ghost by Halsey, Grand Theft Autumn by Fall Out Boy, and Still Worth Fighting For by My Darkest Days, Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Greenday, and Another Me by The Cab
If you can guess where I got tweebs from, you'll get a cookie (::)
*in case you didn't realize, (C-AN) is Penguin-and-Percabeth's co-author's note
If you have any suggestions, PM me. Guys, if you have any music suggestions, plzzz PM me!
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Ω Yours in demigodishness and all that, peace out Ω
-Mal
