Percy

"Oh my gosh, I am so sorry," the girl who ran into me says, blushing like crazy. I know that I am no better, blushing wise, because I feel the heat in my face. I apologize also, which makes the girl look even more embarrassed. Because of this, I apologize again. In return, her face starts to look like a tomato.

I just don't know when to stop talking. Trust me, it is a gift. After what seems like hours, though is really only seconds, we are both not saying anything. It is just as awkward. The girl with the gray eyes seems to realize this also, because she asks, "Do you happen to know anyone by the name of Thalia No-Last-Name? Oh, and I am Annabeth."

My eyes widen. Why would this girl-Annabeth-know Thalia. At least she didn't say Thalia's last name, which Thals hates. Although I am confused, Thalia never tells me anything, I answer, "I do, actually. She is my cousin. And I am Percy."

As soon as I say this, I hear Thalia yell, "PERCY! IF YOU DON'T COME OVER HERE RIGHT NOW, I AM GOING TO EAT THIS CRAB OF YOURS! AND I AM GOING TO ENJOY IT!"

If possible, my eyes widen even more. Not wanting to be rude to Annabeth, yet needing to save Blackjack, I say, "If you want to talk to Thalia, follow me."

With that, I take off running down the beach. I know that Annabeth must be very confused, but confusing a pretty girl is a fine prize to save a crab. When I get to the house, I see an angry Thalia holding an even angrier Blackjack in her hands. However, they are nowhere as angry as Smelly Gabe, who is on the porch.

Everyone else is inside, enjoying a nice breakfast, something I didn't know Smelly Gabe would ever skip. Breakfast, I mean. Skip breakfast. The only reason I skipped out on eating is because Thalia chased me out of the house. I can't help but wonder why Smelly Gabe is mad, however. I haven't pulled a prank on him since he almost killed Blackjack.

Luckily, the plan went well. I didn't get caught and Blackjack didn't die. Unfortunately, Smelly Gabe has been in a pissy mode ever since. Maybe that is why he is mad. When Thalia spots me, she glares. Like, full on 'I am going to kill you' glare. To say the least, it is scarey.

However, when her eyes look behind me, they widen in surprise. She drops Blackjack, thank goodness, and asks, "Annabeth?"

Apparently they do know each other, big surprise. Annabeth glares at Thalia. Seriously, what is it with girls and glaring today? She then walks toward Thalia, the glare never once leaving her face. When Annabeth gets to Thalia's side, she punches her in the arm. It looks like it hurts, a lot. I need to remember never to get on Annabeth's bad side.

I don't listen to their exchange because Smelly Gabe is suddenly right in my face. He reeks worse than ever, like he slept in a bar. He might have, seeing as how no one really knows or cares about what he does. At least my family is nice enough not to mention him, although I notice the disgusted looks they give him.

"Pucky, remember what I told you? Remember our deal?"

Smelly Gabe doesn't yell, but it seems like he does. Not only because his voice is loud, but because the stench of of his breath is so overpowering. The stench being beer, cigarettes, and not brushing his teeth in weeks.

"Sorry, Gabe, I don't know what you are talking about," I say to him. Probably not the best answer, because the next thing I know, he raises his hand to slap me. Before he tries to slap me, he says, "You weren't suppose to tell anyone about the money you are giving me."

I am so confused, mainly because I didn't tell anyone, I barely manage to duck out of the way in time for when he brings his hand down to slap me. Doesn't hit me, of course, but draws the attention of Thalia and Annabeth.

I quickly say to Smelly Gabe, "Look I didn't tell anyone. If anyone found out, I don't know how."

He looks like he is about to argue with me, maybe try to hit me again, but Thalia walks up to us. Annabeth is a couple steps behind. Thalia looks at me, her expression grim, and then looks at Smelly Gabe. I see her nose wrinkle in disgust, obviously smell the beer on him. Not to mention smoke and BO.

"Is there a problem here?" Her voice is cold, demanding. Thalia can be threatening when the need arises.

I offer her a weak smile before answering, "Nothing at all, Thals. Just a little misunderstanding."

She doesn't believe me, I know, but I give her a look, telling her to not do anything. She understands and starts to leave. I do the only reasonable thing. I follow her. When we are out of earshot, Thalia mumbles under her breath, "That stupid, disgusting, ball of fat needs to fall off a cliff into a pit of poisonous snakes."

Annabeth and I laugh. Thalia looks at me, than at Annabeth, and says, "Didn't mean it."

I know she did, and so does Annabeth, whose presence is unsettling. Not because she doesn't seem nice and all, but because she is pretty. I don't do well around beautiful girls.

I glance over a Thalia, than throw a quick look at Annabeth, before saying, "Of course you meant it Thalia. I would have been surprised if you said something nice about Smelly Gabe."

Thalia looks over at me and smirks, shoving me. She almost makes me fall on my rear end, but I regain my balance just in time. Annabeth laughs, and I look at her. When she laughs, I notice, her eyes light up. I quickly look down and blush.

Idiot. You can't just like a pretty face. You have to get to know her. I tell myself. Although, yes, Annabeth's face is very pretty. Beautiful even.

PERCABETH ALL THE WAY! I love Percabeth. I hate Smelly Gabe. I can't wait till I-errrrr...NO HINTS FOR THE FUTURE. Anyway, PERCABETH!

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