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Life as we Knew it.

Natanya's Point of View

My mother had said that she thought it would be good for me to get out and socialize a little, but, like me, most five year old's have slight separation anxiety. So, when I was ay my friend Nikki's house I had a fit and begged her mother to drive me home. Have you ever heard of alligator tears? Well, if you have, it is truly the best parent fooling technique. After Nikki's mom, dropped me off at home, I made a point of slamming the front door as hard as I could behind me so that my mother would know I was pissed. How could she possibly think I could leave her home alone. She absolutely needs me to get through the day. My internal ranting was interrupted by an annoyed grunt from upstairs, and I believe the words "I'll be right back." Wait, who was she talking to! I was the only person who was ever here, except the occasional maid or butler. But they had they day off on Sunday, and today was Sunday. Maybe it was a boyfriend! No, it couldn't be. No one is going to take my mommy from me. And with that I ran up the stairs to find myself face to face with my red faced mother.

"Young lady! What are you doing here? You're supposed to be at Nikki's house," she half yelled at me. I didn't care if she was yelling! And then I swiftly ran to her and squeezed her legs tightly. "Mommy don't leave me," I began to wail, but with a smile she just picked me up and kissed my cheek. "It's okay my sweet baby. Shh. It's okay." She paused a moment, just holding me and then she cheerily continued,"Sweetheart, there is someone here I would like you to meet." And she brought me to one of the guest bedrooms that was usually left uninhabited. Someone was here, I thought angrily.

"Natanya sweetie, I would like you to meet Percy Jackson. He's going to be staying with us for a while so that I can teach him about my work." The young man just smiled at me and said,"You must be Natanya. I hope we'll be friends." My god he was an optimist. I really hate optimists." "She's beautiful Charlie," he told my mother with a dumb smile on his face. I might be five, but I know a crush when I see one. This Percy kid obviously doesn't know it yet, but I don't let anyone near my mother. I'm the only one who's going to be there for her. "I will always protect you mommy," I barely whispered. "Sweetheart, what was that, I didn't hear you." "Nothing mommy," I replied in my cutest voice. "I'm tired," I lied. Will you tuck me in?" "Okay Natty, I'll be there in a minute, but remember to wash-up first." No, she was supposed to come right away and leave this guy alone. "Uhgh," I thought, but I had no choice other than to leave the room and get ready for bed.

Chantal's Point of View

"She's just a doll isn't she," I laughed with a slight touch of sarcasm. He laughed as well and replied,"She doesn't seem to like me much." "Well you see Percy -I said in all seriousness- Tani isn't used to sharing me with anyone else, and it kind of scares her that you're here. To Natty, you are trying to take me from her, and then she'd officially be left alone. You know, since she's never had a father, or a man in general, in her life. I paused and let my words settle, before saying," "Well Percy, goodnight, and good luck." Then, for good measure, I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, and I almost giggled when he flushed red. However, my own slight blush (and hormonal spike) was quickly diminished with a single thought, could he break my curse.

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P.S. Sorry about the cliffhangers, I want you to keep reading. :p