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Chapter 6: Forever More

Percy's POV

Only one question filled my mind: Did Annabeth just kiss me?

My legs were numb. I couldn't feel them anymore. I remained seated on the bench. My legs won't lift me up to chase Annabeth. I just stared at where she was going, wherever that was. My mind was messed up. If Annabeth would do that to me every time I'm asleep, I should do it sleep more often.

"Hey. Are you coming or what?" Annabeth was running back. Probably realizing that I couldn't stand up without any help.

I just continued to stare at her. Dazed. Not sure of what will happen next.

Gods, her lips were so soft. If I could just kiss her again then-

"Percy." she said as she waved her hand in front of my face. "Earth to Percy?"

I didn't say anything. If my legs didn't let me stand up, my mouth didn't want to move. What's wrong with me?

Dude, act cool. Talk to her like nothing happened. I heard myself say it and I was about to test it out but Annabeth stopped me.

"Look, I'm sorry. No, I'm not sorry." She sat beside me and lifted her legs up to her chest. "What I mean to say is that I don't regret doing it. You might not like it so I'm sorry for kissing you without your permission, but I'm not saying sorry because I liked it. Do you get me?"

I turned my head and faced her. At least my head moved right? I did get her. So she's sorry because she thought I didn't like it? Wow. I should be the one saying sorry.

Talk. Just Talk already, Percy. "You shouldn't be sorry." I replied, breaking the silence. "I never said I didn't like it. Actually, I loved it."

For a moment, I just continued to stare at her eyes. They seemed to be processing what I said. What's to process about? I just said that I loved- Oh, gods!

I broke our eye contact, feeling my face heat up. It sounded like I confessed to her. Again.

After a few moments, I looked back at Annabeth, who was surprisingly looking at me. When I looked at her she turned her head to the front, not looking at me anymore. I noticed her face was also red like mine.

Did we share the same feelings? Maybe I should tell her now. Finally tell her.

Just do it, Seaweed Brain! I screamed at myself that I will but I don't know if the time is right. Then I decided it was now or never.

"Annabeth, I wanna tell you something." I held her head and turned her to face me. "I wanna tell you that I-"

"Ohhhh! Look what's happening!" it was a girl's voice. And I swear, I've heard this voice somewhere. I turned my head to see who it was. She was standing so close, I bet she could see my pores. Her electric blue eyes focusing on the scene that was in front of her, which was me and Annabeth.

Guessed who yet? Well, it's Thalia.

Something told me that I am not gonna be able to able to confess properly tonight.

Annabeth's POV

"Thalia?" Yes, I know that was a stupid question. Of course it was Thalia. But she really surprised me. She looked more mature than she had been the last time I saw her. She wasn't wearing her dark eyeliner anymore and she wasn't wearing anymore gothic clothes.

She wore a plain blue shirt with a print of an arrow with it. Jeans and black converse.

"Like the new look?" She twirled around like a model showing off her new clothes. "Cuz' I don't."

"That doesn't look like you." Percy said, open-mouthed. I felt a pang of jealousy inside me but I ignored it. "The only way I can identify you is your eyes. Gods Thalia, you look weird."

"I look weird now, do I?" Thalia glared at Percy and I couldn't help but remember the times we used to spend together.

Thalia hit Percy on the arm. Not bothering to hide the anger. I couldn't help but laugh. Thalia seemed to know why I was laughing so she laughed too.

"Is that the way to treat me?" Percy complained "I've been hit by a killer and you laugh at me?"

"A killer? I am so not a killer!" Thalia screamed, gaining the attention of the crowd around us.

"Thalia, stop shouting." I said in between laughs. "People are looking at you."

"I don't care! Perseus Jackson! Beware!" Thalia screamed again.

Thalia looked mature in appearance, but she's still the same Thalia I know. And that's good. I didn't want to lose a best friend like her.

Percy and Thalia kept fighting. Shouting at each other like before. I loved those times, but then I realized I don't want those times to stay like that. Well, not with Percy and me. Which brings me back to where I was before Thalia was here.

What did Percy want to say to me? I'm pretty sure it's important because he looked so serious. "Annabeth, I wanna tell you something. I wanna tell you that I-"

"Earth to Annabeth?" Thalia was waving her hand in front of me. Deja vu. Didn't I do this to Percy a while ago?

"Oh. Uh. Yeah?" I was too busy thinking that I didn't notice Percy and Thalia stopped fighting.

"Aren't you curious why I wanted you to come here?" she asked, hands on her hips. I was about to answer and ask why but Percy went before me.

"I am curious why you disrupted my moment with Annabeth." I was surprised at what Percy said. I looked at him for the first time since Thalia arrived.

His face didn't looked embarrassed, in fact, he looked confident and challenging. Which was unlike Percy. I stared at him, eyebrow raised.

"Ohh. I see now. Okay then, if you want me to leave you guys alone then I will." she said teasingly. She started to turn around and run away. But I'm pretty sure she's going somewhere to get more company. That's my best friend Thalia.

"Hey." Percy took the seat beside me. Looking straight into my eyes. "Before Thalia comes back, I wanted to tell you that I-"

SCREEEEECH!

I guess I wasn't going to hear what he wants to say for now.

I looked to where the sound came from. It was somewhere near the water. I couldn't quite see what it was. If only I was nearer.

"Percy, we have to-" I started.

"Yes, yes. I'm on it. Tartarus! Why don't you give me a break!" He sighed and ran to where the sound came from. I followed closely behind Percy.

When we arrived, Thalia was already there. Preparing to fight with the unknown monster that I still couldn't see. Along with Nico, who was carrying 4 hotdogs and a juice drink.

Thalia seemed to have seen us since she shouted: "A little help here, guys?"

I still couldn't see the monster but I could see it's outline. It was definitely big and it had a pointy tail, almost like a scorpion tail.

We continued to run until we were near the beach. And in sight of the monster.

"It can't be. Didn't we kill him already?" Percy stopped running which made me bump into him.

"What? What's wrong?" I asked. He gestured for me to look at the beach. And now I knew what he meant.

Dr. Thorn, the Manticore was there.

Seriously, we have to kill this thing fast. Or else I wouldn't be able to hear what Percy wanted to say. But I think I finally have a clue about what he wanted to say.

Yes, it took me that long to realize it. Well, that's what I hope he would say. Let's just hope my guess is right.

-END OF CHAPTER 6-

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