The party had already started by the time Evie, Hope, and Ethan were on the road.. It was just another exclusive party that Evie and Ethan were invited to every weekend. They were familiar with this and knew the protocol. You had to show up 'fashionably' late, stay till midnight, and leave at 4 AM.

As the three of them neared the party, Evie's cell rang and she hastily flipped it open. "Hello? This is Evie Kiln, who's this?" Evie said in a formal voice.

"Evie, there is a thing called caller ID, you know? And where are you?"

Evie recognized the voice, of course. Due to the many hours they talked on the phone. "Susie, sup? We're nearly there. Why?"

"I heard your brother's dating my boyfriend's sister. What's up with that?" Susie accused.

"I know right? He just told me."

"It's unforgivable of him. I mean, you just don't do that!"

"Yep. I'm with you all the way."

There was a few seconds of muffled silence then: "Someone wants to talk to you,"

"Okay, bring them on."

Another few seconds of fumbling noises occurred and a new voice spoke into the phone. "Hello?"

"Hi, this is Evie Kiln. Who is this?"

"I'm Annabeth. Can we meet at the party?"

"Um, we can, but I might choose not to. You wanna tell me why?"

"Because, well… Just because. It's important."

Evie snorted. "So is my social life. Well?"

"I can't. I'm sorry. I'll explain soon. Meet me by the fountain ASAP."

"My ASAP is probably different from yours. How about in 15 minutes?" Evie snapped the phone shut. "Hey Hope, how long do you think it will take to get to the party?" she asked.

Hope glanced at the clock and then back at the road. Finally, she said: "In about two minutes. I think,: she added.

Evie snorted. "You think." She muttered.

Five minutes later, they were at their destination. Even from afar, Evie could hear the music blasting away at the speakers and see the bodies swaying to the beat.

The car stopped, and Evie opened the door and stepped out…

Into a crowd that screamed her name and flashes of light as they took her picture. She waved daintily. And that was when she saw him. He was a boy who looked slightly older than her and had glossy brown hair and eyes a brilliant, brilliant green that managed to shine even in the dark.

She found herself wandering dreamily to the boy. "Hey," she said putting a seductive hand on his shoulder.

"H-hi," he replied stunned that she was giving him the time of day.

"I'm Evie Kiln. What's your name?"

"Jackson Sparks. Would you, uh, maybe like to dance?" he asked feebly.

"I'd love to," she cooed back and pulled him inside the house.

Fifteen minutes later, Evie and Jackson were passionately making out in a shady corner when a girl stormed up to them and yanked him off of Evie.

"Is that your girlfriend?" asked Evie in an amused tone.

"No, I don't have-"

"Where were you," the girl growled interrupting him. "5 minutes ago?" she asked Evie.

"Um, here making out?" she raised an eyebrow like, what, that's a sin? So bite me. "Besides, who are you?" she asked the girl.

"I thought I told you," the girl replied in an annoyed tone. "I'm Annabeth. Okay? Now come with me. To where you were supposed to be, 5 minutes ago."

"Oh that was you?" Evie clarified dismissively and tossed her head back just as Annabeth grabbed her arm and tried to drag her away. "Jackson!" Evie grinned. "Get over here," she said and grabbed his hand, yanking him with her.

Annabeth was angry. This girl she was dragging to the fountain was just so frustrating! She was the type of person that always thought they had it all and that they were better than everyone else. How Annabeth despised those people with her whole being!

"Okay, so we're here, now what do you want?" Evie's voice cut through Annabeth's thoughts.

"Or are you just here to tell me fabulous I look?"

"Listen, this is probably going to scare you, but you're a demigod, and you're in danger."

Evie blinked. "A demi-what? And the only danger I'm in is the danger of getting drunk and-"

In front of Annabeth, Jackson's eyes bulged and his jaw dropped open.

Evie, the ice queen, took a step back and pointed a shaky finger behind Annabeth. "Okay, now what the hell is that thing behind you?" she squeaked.