Percy's POV:

Ω10.19.15Ω

I answered my phone without reading the caller ID.

"Hello?"

"Kelp head, do you know a Rachel?" asked Thalia, nervously.

"Umm, yeah. Why do you sound nervous?" I asked, hearing shuffling in the background.

"Am I on speaker?" I exclaimed.

"Obviously, idiot." called out Jason.

"Hello Jason." I said, rolling my eyes.

"What about Rachel?" I asked, getting back to the point.

"Umm, I don't know the entire story but Drew said something about visiting her best friend in Hollywood. Her name is Rachel, Drew calls her RED" stated Hazel in her innocent voice.

I frowned, "Are you sure about this?"

"Why else would we be calling you? It's just a warning, don't get close to any Rachel's" said Nico in a bored tone.

"Uh, you said something about RED, Hazel?"

"Umm, yeah. I heard her saying RED as a pronoun."

"Probably talking about her dress," I mumbled, the first normal girl I meet can't be a friend of Drew's.

"No, it was totally a person. She said, and I quote, 'Rachel is the best! But she lives all the way in Hollywood. I can't wait to see RED again!'" said Hazel, making her voice higher and more nasally.

I chuckled a bit at her imitation then started to speak, "But are you su-"

"YES!" exclaimed Nico and Thalia.

"Whoa, try not to make me deaf, would ya?" I asked, a bit annoyed.

"Sorry, Mr. Hollywood, but we're sure." grumbled Thalia.

"So the ONE decent person I meet, turns out to be one of Drew's minions?" I asked, rhetorically.

"Yeah, pretty much" said Nico sarcastically.

"But you still have me!" exclaimed Jason and Piper at the same time.

I didn't even know Piper was there…

I rolled my eyes, "Keep talking" I said sarcastically.

"We will," said Nico, probably rolling his eyes, "Just don't trust her, alright?"

I sighed, "Alright, fine."

"Great, now how's Hollywood?" asked Thalia, changing the topic.

"It's cool, there's a beach barely a yard away from my - you know what, let me just show you."

"How?" asked Frank, "We can't go to Hollywood just to see your house"

"I know that, Skype." I said with my 'duh' voice.

"Ok, see you." Thalia hung up.

I grabbed my iPad from the table and started Skype. While it was turning on, I randomly put away clothing that were on the floor, I have to present myself, right?

Thalia called on Skype and I gave them the tour of my house, which wasn't much, except for the fact I almost dropped my iPad while giving the tour.

Annabeth's POV:

Ω11.26.15Ω

Life sucks. Every time I turn on the TV, I see Percy. Every time I turn on the radio, I hear Percy. I still love him and seeing him be successful without me hurts. Every time I close the wound he left behind, it gets reopened in the next hour because someone brings him up or I just see his face on a poster and just - everything that reminds me about him. I don't think I can ever go to the beach ever again.

Today is Thanksgiving, and I'm so tired. Tired of the tears. Tired of the heartache. Tired… Of everything. I don't even care anymore, I turned on the TV that I have been avoiding and… Obviously, Percy is on.

(I said her love is my religion,

It's my religion, it's my religion,

It's my religion)

Some have their Bibles, and some go to church.

Well I found my heaven inside of her.

We all need something to believe,

Gotta find our destiny.

I've got her and she's got me.

I see her when I close my eyes,

She's my only guiding light.

Never gonna say goodbye,

'Cause I see the stars in the freckles on her face,

And I'm seein' God every time she says my name.

So, mother Mary, pray for me,

Without her I'm so lost,

Her love is my religion.

Some have their crosses and their golden gates.

Well she is the grace I wear when I lose my faith.

We all need something to believe,

The words we say before we sleep.

Close my eyes and she's my dream,

She's the truth inside the world of lies.

Keeping all my hope alive,

Never going to say goodbye.

'Cause I see the stars in the freckles on her face.

And I'm seein' God every time she says my name.

So, mother Mary, pray for me,

Without her I'm so lost.

Her love is my religion.

Her love is my religion,

It's my religion,

It's my religion.

I said her love is my religion,

It's my religion,

It's my religion,

I said her love is my religion,

It's my religion,

It's my religion.

'Cause I see the stars in the freckles on her face,

And I'm seein' God every time she says my name.

So, mother Mary, pray for me,

Without her I'm so lost

Her love is my religion.

I said her love is my religion,

It's my religion,

It's my religion.

I said her love is my religion,

It's my religion,

It's my religion,

It's my religion.

The channel was showing something from about a week ago (AN: LOL, pun unintended)(C-AN: That song is so freaking annoying, like I know what I did a week ago, no thanks.)

I looked out of the window, the one facing Percy's house. What I saw was not what I expected. Standing at the door in all his glory was Perseus Jackson himself. By the looks of it, he only came to stay for the week since he didn't have much luggage.

I just wanted to run and hug him saying I'm sorry, and try to heal things, but I know that will never happen.

Gathering everything single courage I had, I walked to their door and knocked.

Thalia's POV:

It was Thanksgiving, and Percy decided to visit. He came a few minutes ago and right now, we're on the sofa in the living room eating Sally's famous blue cookies.

There was a knock coming from the door.

"I'll-" Aunt Sally got cut off when Percy said, "Its fine, I got it."

He got up and went to the door. I decided to follow him, it could have been the paparazzi or worst; Drew.

When I got to the door, I was shocked. Out of everybody, I did not expect her.

"Hi" said Annabeth, breaking the silence.

"Hey" replied Percy, offering a small, hostile smile.

"So… Umm, how've you been?" she asked, fiddling around with her hair.

Percy shrugged, "Why are you really here Annabeth?" he said, cutting the small talk.

Annabeth sighed; "I've been meaning to tell you this but you left before I had the chance" she started rambling.

"Your point is?" asked Percy.

"I'm really sorry" said Annabeth, looking close to tears.

Percy sighed, "The damage is already done Annabeth"

Annabeth let a single tear drop and I saw Percy raise his hand to wipe the tear away but quickly put it back down.

"It's my fault, I-I was drunk and stupid, I shouldn't have done that. I'm truly sorry. We don't even have to be together anymore, I just want you to please forgive me." she broke into sobs near the end.

Percy looked down at the floor; he looked like he was trying really hard not to give in.

"You don't even have to forgive me, but I don't think I can live without you in my life somehow. Can we please, please be friends at the very least?" she begged. I've never seen her this broken, ever.

Percy sighed, "I forgive you, Annabeth, but it takes a lot more for me to forget this and to trust you again."

"I will make it up to you, I swear on the River Styx." she said, cracking a smile.

Percy's hostility was gone but he still looked guarded.

Annabeth started wiping away her tears and hugged Percy, startling him. He jumped back a bit but hugged her back, though lightly.

"You better not hurt him again." I warned, making myself known.

They both jumped.

"Thalia, how long were you here?" asked Annabeth in a small voice. We haven't spoken since the incident.

"Pretty much the entire time" I shrugged.

"I'm really sorry to you too Thalia. I would've told you earlier but I could never catch you guys. And seeing you and Nico reminded me too much of Percy." she mumbled the last part with a visible blush.

"I say the same thing as Percy, we can be friends back but you have to earn my - our trust." I said.

"Percy, Thalia, what's taking so long?" called out Aunt Sally.

"Come in Annabeth." said Percy.

"I don't know, what about the rest of the gang?" asked Annabeth.

"I'm sure they'll understand." said Percy; ushering Annabeth in. "After all, Thanksgiving isn't complete without Wis- Annabeth."

The rest of the gang said pretty much the same thing; Annabeth has to earn their trust back. A few of them were cautious but didn't do anything.

Thanksgiving dinner was delicious since it was made by Aunt Sally. This is definitely a day to remember. Right now, I put my playlist on shuffle and connected the speakers.

From the get-go I knew this was hard to hold

Like a crash the whole thing spun out of control

Oh, on a wire, we were dancing

Two kids, no consequences

Pull the trigger, without thinking

There's only one way down this road

It was like a time bomb set into motion

We knew that we were destined to explode

And if I have to pull you out of the wreckage

You know I'm never gonna let you go

We're like a time bomb

Gonna lose it, let's defuse it

Baby, we're like a time bomb

But I need it

Wouldn't have it any other way

Well there's no way out of this

So let's stay in

Every storm that comes,

Also comes to an end.

Oh, resistance is useless

Just two kids stupid and fearless

Like a bullet shooting the love-sick

There's only one way down this road

It was like a time bomb set into motion

We knew that we were destined to explode

And if I have to pull you out of the wreckage

You know I'm never gonna let you go

We're like a time bomb

Gonna lose it, let's defuse it

Baby, we're like a time bomb

But I need it

Wouldn't have it any other way

Got my heart in your hands, like a time bomb ticking

It goes off, we start again

When it breaks, we fix it

Got your heart in my hands, like a time bomb ticking

We should know better,

But we won't let go

It was like a time bomb set into motion

We knew that we were destined to explode (destined to explode)

And if I have to pull you out of the wreckage

You know I'm never gonna let you let me go

Like a time bomb

Gonna lose it, let's defuse it

Baby we're like a time bomb

But I need it

Wouldn't have it any other way

I feel like this song describes the Annabeth situation right now. Someone will mess it up; I just hope nobody dies because of it.


The song was Her Love Is My Religion by The Cab and Time Bomb by All Time Low

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-Mal