Chapter 13

At least I look decent. Annabeth thought, picturing what she would've worn any other day: jeans, and a t-shirt; something that she probably won't be able to wear to a high-end restaurant like this. The door closed with a gently click, and she stepped outside, letting the wind play with her hair. twirling and dancing around her neck.

"Come on Annie!" Percy called, taking her hand and leading her to Manhattan Eleventh, an Italian restaurant that was located in the more posh and richer part of the city.

Annabeth rolled her eyes and followed Percy through the sliding glass doors. A pretty lady stood behind the counter, thumbing through papers and business cards.

She looked up, "Name?" She looked down and flipped through a few more pages, pen poised in one hand, ready to write.

"Percy Jackson." Percy said, tapping his hand against the desk. The lady nodded and skimmed the page, the pen crossing out names and checking some.

"Reservation?" Percy nodded. "Please tell me your phone number to verify." Her hand paused near a sloppily scrawled 'Percy Jackson'. After Percy recited his number, they were led to a secluded booth next to the wall. It was a pretty amazing place too. It was a plush green circular couch, surround a table. There were steps up to the booth, and they drew a small pink curtain around it.

"This is a really nice place," Annabeth complimented as she looked at the lavish decorations.

Percy smiled and nodded in agreement, "I like it too. I come here all the time. The food is delicious."

All the time? He must have some pretty deep pockets.

The waiter came over and handed them two menus.

"Good evening, my name is Evans and I'll be your waiter today. Would you like to start off with anything?" He asked.

Annabeth flipped around the menu nervously.

"What would you like Annabeth?" Percy asked.

She felt like ordering water was a little weird for a high-end place like this so the first thing that popped in her mind, she said.

"Orange juice," Annabeth said.

"Orange juice?" Percy asked, lifting an eyebrow.

"Yea," Annabeth shrugged, "Anything wrong about that?"

Percy smiled at the waiter and nodded, "Orange juice it is then. Bring two glasses for both of us, thank you."

Thank the Gods the waiter didn't shoot her weird looks. Annabeth really didn't know what she was supposed to order, a margarita? Her mother would kill her.

"You should try this," Percy said. She jumped when a finger entered her vision pointing at a dish.

"It's really good," He continued, "As for me, I'll be trying something new."

"It does look good," Annabeth agreed, "I'll order that."

The waiter came back and asked for their order. Annabeth ordered her dish and Percy followed with his.

Percy's voice lowered, "What do you think of Olympus?"

Annabeth laughed, "Shouldn't I bet the one asking you that? I'm the monthly returnee after all."

Percy grinned, "Nah, I've probably seen more of Olympus than you ever will."

"Says who? I'm the one who will know every single inch of space. I'm the designer." Annabeth replied.

"Point taken."

The food came then, loads of vegetables and meat piled daintily on a beautiful white plate. It emitted a tantalizing scent that made Annabeth's stomach growl.

"Looks really good," Annabeth complimented before taking a knife and digging in.

"Told you it's really good," Percy smiled.

"I never said it tasted good, I said it looked good."

"Smartass."

"Hey!" Annabeth protested, "What did you just say?"

"Nothing," Percy drawled, grinning from ear to ear.

Annabeth rolled her eyes and said, "I'll pretend I didn't hear that."

"Do you think that it tastes good then?"

"She held a piece in her mouth and let the spices run over her tongue. It was good. But she wasn't going to admit that Percy was right was she?

"Nope," She said grinning, "I don't think so."

This time, it was Percy who rolled his eyes, "You liar."

"Fine. It's really good. Happy?"

"Very much."

AN Wow. My writing changed over the few months. Well I'm here to pick this up again! I'm sorry if its not as good because my style has changed and has become more centered on the dialogue. :D

Enjoy!