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Chapter 4: Always, and Forever, You.
Percy's POV
After we left Annabeth's house, I toured her around New York City. I showed her all the places that she needed to know, like the Walmart nearby or the bookstore which had a lot of architecture books. I guess that was kind of a mistake knowing that we spent almost an hour there, but at least I got to see Annabeth smile. I'm not interested on architecture, but when Annabeth talks about it, I don't mind. There's that other side of her when she talks about it. That I-want-you-to-learn side. Not in a bad way of course.
Anyway, I showed her the shops she can go to when she needed some things. I enjoyed touring her around. I did all the talking while she just kept nodding, the smile on her face never wavered since we left the bookstore. By the time I was done touring her around, it was already lunch time. Gods, I'm hungry. I forgot to eat breakfast this morning because of my overexcited-ness.
As if on cue, my stomach grumbled. Great, embarrass yourself, Seaweed Brain.
I looked at Annabeth shyly. Her hand was on her mouth, probably to prevent herself from laughing.
I just stared at her, embarrassed. After a while, she calmed herself down. Probably noticing I was in the awkward zone.
"I'm hungry too, Percy. Where'd you wanna eat?" she said. "I didn't get to eat breakfast."
"Uhhh. McDonalds?" I asked. I couldn't think of anymore restaurants to bring her to. McDonald's would do right?
"Okay. We'll be faster anyway. I still want you to bring me somewhere." she answered.
We walked to nearest McDonald's I knew about. If I'm right, it's just around the corner. I was about to ask Annabeth a question so I looked back. I saw her looking around like a fascinated kid. I don't know why I laughed, but I just did. She looked too cute like that.
Sensing that I was laughing my butt off, she asked, "Why are you laughing, Seaweed Brain?" I ignored her question and continued laughing. "Seriously! Why are you laughing?"
I felt like we were in Camp Half-Blood again. When we used to joke around, no quests, no evil Titans in our way. The way Annabeth and I were before. Best friends.
Best Friends. Once I said that, I stopped laughing. We can't be just 'best friends' anymore, I know that. My feelings for her are too strong for that.
"You okay? One minute you're laughing, the next you're frowning. What's with that?" It was Annabeth, one of her eyebrows raised. Why is it that when you're thinking hard, you forget the people around you?
"Yeah. Sorry. I'm fine." I answered. "Come on, let's eat. I'm hungry."
With that, I set off to McDonald's. That sounds weird doesn't it? I don't care. All I could think about was two words: best friend.
Annabeth's POV
What's wrong with Percy? One minute he's laughing, the next he's frowning. Was it something I said?
The silence was awkward but knowing Percy, he's only silent when he's thinking. Good for him to think once in a while. Better leave him alone.
I could see McDonald's from where I was standing. Just a few more minutes and we're there. I continued to look around New York. The architectural structure of the buildings were amazing! Even the smallest of details they didn't forget. When I'm done with Olympus, I gotta make a building here. I told myself to continue looking around.
There were so many shops here! Although I didn't enjoy shopping, I still needed to at times. Esprit, Giordano, Old Navy, Mc Donald's, Forever 21... Wait! McDonald's!
I looked back. McDonald's was behind us, so why was Percy still walking? Mental note to self: Do not let Percy think for too long. He's such a Seaweed Brain!
"Percy!" I shouted. He didn't look back. Gods, what is he thinking about? "Percy!" Why doesn't he look back?
He probably can't hear me since there are a lot of people. I sighed and ran to get him. When I reached him and touched his shoulder, he still didn't look back. What is wrong with him?
"Percy!" I shouted in his ear. Needing to tiptoe since he was a head taller than me. At this, he looked back.
"Huh? Ah? What?" He responded but his eyes were confused. His eyes were not calm like they used to be, they seemed disturbed. It's unlike Percy. Not like him, at all.
"Percy, are you all right?" I felt concerned. Was he not feeling alright? I placed my hand on his neck, feeling for his temperature. Then placed my hand on my neck. Then back to his. His temperature seemed fine. "Percy, you want me to bring you home?"
"Huh? I mean, no. I'm fine. Where's McDonald's?" While saying this he took my hand off his neck. I felt hurt. He never used to do this.
"Percy-" I started, but he cut me off.
"Oh. There it is. Why did I not see it?" He looked back at me, studying me carefully for some reason. "Let's go. I'm hungry." That's all he said, then he walked to McDonald's.
Questions were flooding my head. Why is Percy acting this way? What is he thinking about? Is he sick? Gods, I'm going paraniod!
When we arrived at McDonald's, we ordered our own food. Still, Percy was how he was seconds ago: confused. I didn't know why. I'll try asking later.
I went to sit with Percy with a tray filled with food. A cheeseburger, medium fries, and a soda. I didn't have the appetite to eat anything. My mind was filled with one thought: Percy.
Percy's tray was filled with food too. Duh. It's McDonald's. He had a Big Mac, medium fries and a soda. He started to unwrap his burger but his eyes weren't looking at the burger, he was looking at me. How do you unwrap a burger without looking at it?
It's now or never. "Percy, are you-" But before I could finish the sentence, he stopped me again. Not with his words, but with how he looks now. There was a piece of lettuce stuck on his cheek. I couldn't help but laugh, I mean, who wouldn't? He looked so weird. "Percy, you have lettuce on your cheek." This seemed to gain his attention since he answered:
"What? Where?" His tongue started to move toward his cheek. He tried licking the lettuce off but the lettuce was too far to reach.
I laughed some more. "Here," I said as I bent toward him, "I'll help you." I took the lettuce of his cheek and flicked it on his tray. "There." I suddenly realized what I did, and I blushed, feeling the heat on my face. Gods, what did I do?
I noticed his face was also red. "Um. Uh. Thanks." He said.
"Uh. Yeah, sure." I didn't know how to respond. Now this, is real awkward. "I'll go to the washroom first."
He nodded and I went to the washroom, my face still red.
Percy's POV
Woah. That's all I can say. Woah. Even after all my 'best friend' drama inside my head, she can still make me laugh. I don't know how I acted a while ago, but I'm pretty sure it's somewhere between Drama Queen and Dork.
I really can't decide when I'll tell Annabeth this but I'm sure of one thing: I love her. Not as a friend, it's more than that. That's all I came up with after my 10 minute drama. Seriously, never. I mean, I should never act like that again. I'm pretty sure I gave Annabeth the creeps a while ago. Your a fool, Percy.
Annabeth came back a little while later. I already finished my burger while she was in the washroom. I didn't realize that I was that hungry. I decided I should buy another burger so I did. McDonald's never actually made me full.
"You okay now, Percy?" Annabeth asked.
"What made you say that?" I said in between bites.
"Well, your gobbling your food like crazy."
"And you have barely touched yours."
"I did eat. See?" she said, showing her empty french fries case. "And I don't have much of an appetite right now."
"Mind if I eat it?" I asked, it might be embarrassing, but I was starving! Drama is not good for my stomach. Why do girls love drama again?
"Go ahead dork. You want me to buy you some more?" Her smile turned to a smirk.
"Very funny, Wise Girl." I said, taking her burger. "You wanted to go somewhere right?"
"Oh yeah. About that..." she put her chin on her hand. "Later. I'll tell you when you finish eating."
"Okay." I said, not bothering to ask where. But still, where does she want to go?
The day is not over yet, son, you'll enjoy this day. I barely heard it but good thing I did.
Thanks, Dad. I answered, hoping he would hear me.
-END OF CHAPTER 4-
Yes, yes. Not such a nice chapter.
I couldn't think of anything but McDonald's. =))
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