Friday

Annabeth POV

I woke up that morning to the sounds of a hair dryer. I groaned and turned my head. I heard the hair dryer turn off and I breathed in a sigh of relief, but it was short lasting. About five seconds later Thalia was hitting me with a pillow.

"Thalia!" I shouted, "leave me alone, you know I was out late yesterday!"

"Yeah, what were you doing with my kelp headed cousin?"

I opened my eyes to see Thalia wiggling her eyebrows. I groaned and rolled over, off my pillow, and threw the pillow at her.

I slowly sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. I swung my feet over the side of the bed and trudged to the bathroom. I took a shower and then walked into the closet.

I sleepily pulled out a white strapless dress with small roses, a black blazer and a pair of black flats. Our school had virtually no dress code, just that you couldn't wear heels over 5 in., you couldn't walk shirtless, and you couldn't wear sandals until April.

Back in the bathroom I curled my hair, pulling a black plastic head band over my curls. I dabbed on a bit of concealer and foundation and put on some mascara and eos sweet mint lip balm.

I tucked the eos into my blazer pocket and walked out of my bathroom to observe what Thalia was wearing.

She had on a polkadotted spaghetti strapped shirt that would be a crop top if it wasn't for the high waisted leather skirt she was wearing. She paired it with a studded leather jacket and black Jeffrey Campbell heeled boots. Just to finish the look she had left her hair in it's natural black waves, though the end was dyed a bright red and hung at her waist, and painted her lips a bright red, it looked good on her.

"Thalia, love the outfit!" I complimented, "I wish I could pull off something like that."

Thalia rolled her eyes, "I've told you a million times you could, though I don't know how much Percy would like you after that. I think he likes your style."

"I don't know about that."

"I do!"

"That's what you think."

"You're right, it is what I think, and what I know"

"I'm gonna take the high road and leave this conversation."

Thalia shrugged like she couldn't care less, which was probably true. We exited the room with our bags at our sides.

We walked down to the lobby and each grabbed a pastry, I grabbed strawberry and Thalia grabbed a chocolate.

We walked over to the school and I noticed how cold it had gotten recently, "Did you notice how cold it is?"

"No, unlike you I'm actually warm blooded, my body heats right up."

I hit Thalia's arm and glared at her, I started running, hoping to get my blood pumping. Once I was about halfway down the walkway I stopped, allowing Thalia to catch up. She was trying to run in her heeled boots and kept on almost falling.

I laughed at her struggles and kept on walking. I looked back a few times and saw that Thalia had given up on running and was just walking.

I went to my locker, but didn't see Percy. I wasn't worried about it, he was probably hanging out with Leo and Jason, or swimming laps, often times he got carried away.

I went to the pool just to check up on him, I was afraid that if he missed more classes he would get an in-school suspension. As it turns out he wasn't in the pool, but if that clock was right, I was going to be late for AP Geometry which was conveniently placed on the other side of the building.

Of course, this is what I get for being a kind and selfless person, a tardy!

I ran to the other side of the school, hoping to avoid teachers, luck finally decided to help me and I made it to my locker without a hitch, I grabbed my books and my bag.

Once inside the classroom I looked at the clock, I had made it there with about 50 seconds to spare. The teacher, though she couldn't teach, was a stickler for homework and being on time.

I laid my homework in the top right corner of the desk where it was supposed to be, if it wasn't there we'd only get half credit.

I saw that girl, Grace, as Piper had informed me. She wasn't doing her crazy style any more, which I was thankful for. She was wearing a white shirt with the definition of weirdo on it. She had blue jeans, black converse and nerd/hipster glasses perched on her naturally wavy blonde hair. Her makeup was actually really good, she had a smoky eye and lip gloss.

I turned away, paying attention to what the teacher had written on the board. We had to read and take notes on a couple of pages and then do a few problems on the theory.

That class went by in a blur and so did the next few, before I knew it the day was over and I was heading back to my dormitory.

When I got there I saw that a ton of people were in my room, thanks to Thalia. I saw that Nico, Percy, Jason, Piper, Sammy, Hazel, Frank, Reyna, Leo, Silena, Beckendorf and of course Thalia.

"Um... Thals?" I questioned, "What're all these people doing here?"

"I told you already!" I gave her a quizzical look, "Or maybe I forgot, but that's not the point, all these people are here because we're planning our party for next Saturday. You know, guard duty, drinks, snacks, housing et cetera, the list goes on."

I nodded slowly, "Well, I'm gonna go change okay? I'll be right back."

I went into my closet and pulled out a comfy pair of Lululemon yoga pants and a Lululemon blue tank top. I traded my flats for a pair of moccasins and walked out. We dressed to impress at school and elsewhere but here, near the other Pretties, I could dress comfortably.

I sat next to Percy and waited for Thalia to speak, "So we need to make sure no one gets too crazy and that we have enough food and drinks so that no one thinks the party's lame and the right music and lighting and stuff."

I spoke up, "So Leo, Sammy and Beckendorf, since you three are good with lighting and music and that type of thing, could you take care of that?"

They all nodded, "And... since we're planning the party I'm assuming someone's parents are gone?"

"Yeah, mine." Piper said, I wasn't surprised, her dad was always filming and her mom was always modeling or taking vacation.

"And... You have a central sound system?" Piper nodded at that.

"So, Percy, Silena and Thalia, you guys good with drinks? It needs to be the best first party of the year."

" Yeah, we're cool with that." And some other mumbles said.

"Reyna do you mind if we both take care of advertising? I mean the party has to get out there somehow."

"As long as we're not using posters, which is tacky, I'm in. We can't have any teachers or the principal finding out there's going to be alcohol." She looked at all of us, "There is going to be alcohol right?"

Percy and Silena looked at Thalia and the rest of us followed suit, "Why're you all looking at me?"

"It was your idea for the party and you are the expert at hosting parties. So is there gonna be alcohol or not?" Leo asks

"Um... guys seriously think about it, we're 'The Pretties', it's the first party of the year and I'm hosting it."

There was a collective 'Oh', after that I felt pretty dumb but I shrugged it off.

"So, back on the subject. Who hasn't gotten a job?"

Jason, Hazel, Frank and Nico raised their hands. I thought of something for Nico and Hazel to do since I knew what Frank and Jason should do.

"Frank, Jason, you should be security, is that okay?" I asked, they nodded, "I mean it would just be for the beginning of the night."

"Hazel and Nico, I think you should..." I trailed off, thankfully, Thalia came up with something.

"You know what, since you two are all... whatever, you two are in charge of decorations."

Nico rolled his eyes and Hazel gave a soft and polite laugh.

"Well if that's all, I kind of want to finish up my homework before this weekend." I said, walking back to my bed.

Percy captured me in a hug, "Wise girl, you're always so uptight, c'mon, live a little."

I placed my hands on my hips, "I have lived a lot, thank you very much. At least longer than you have." I continued my journey.

"You know what I mean."

"Out, out, out, everybody out, that includes you Percy." I paused, "You know what, you too Thalia!"

"You realize this is my room too, right?" she said.

"Well go find your boyfriend of the day!"

"Actually we've been dating for a month." She placed her hands over her heart, "It hurts me that you don't pay attention to my love life Annabeth."

"I stopped keeping track after number, hm... 45 was it? Now stop sidetracking and go to the gym or something."

Thalia looked devastated, it was obviously her plan to sidetrack me, "Whatever, I have to get changed first though. But you're right, I haven't been in forever."

Thalia trudged into the bathroom and I gave a sigh of relief. I loved my best friend but sometimes I needed time alone.

I pulled my laptop from the nightstand and started typing an essay for french class, with the help of the textbook and google translate of course.

Friday

Silena POV

That morning I woke up and went into the bathroom, ignoring Reyna. We didn't get along well, she thought I was some dumb fashionista (For the record, I'm not) and I thought she was a stuck up brat (on the other hand she was).

I took a long shower and went into my closet to choose an outfit. I picked out a royal blue, strapless, belted jumpsuit and black flats. I wore jumpsuits when I couldn't think of anything better to wear.

I went into the bathroom, my blue eyes were bloodshot and my hair was a mess. I run a brush through my hair and try to make it look nice, I don't succeed so I curl it, the curls won't hold but they'll make my hair look okay.

I wash my face with the special soap one more time and start putting on my makeup, foundation and concealer as needed. I put black eyeliner, blue eyeshadow, mascara and dark pink lipstick on.

I come out to get my bag and find the half finished homework still laying on my nightstand. I groan and collapse back on my bed.

"Too lazy to finish your homework, huh?" Reyna's snarky voice doesn't help my problem. I turn to face her, "Go away."

"Is that the best you can come up with?" I'm about to respond but she starts up again, "You're right that is the best. Considering you're, well, you."

"Reyna, you can just stop y'know." I say, rolling my eyes.

She's wearing a blue cardigan that becomes a deeper blue, with a pink crop top underneath. She has a simple pair of blue jeans and bright blue UGGs, her eyes were lined in black khol, giving her an even more mysterious vibe and her hair was done in a side plait.

"I know I can, but I won't"

"Reyna, we're roommates, we might as well make the best of it." I rationalized.

Reyna froze on her way to the door, her bag falling off her shoulder, "You actually said something moderately smart. Maybe I was wrong about you."

"You were." I stated simply, "See you in AP American Lit." I picked up my bag and strutted out the door. I used the alternate exit, the one without the lady giving out breakfast. I wasn't anorexic but I never ate breakfast.

I went to find Charlie, who was, as always, standing at his locker. I walked up to him and gave him a peck on the cheek.

He turned, "Hey Lena."

"Hey, I've gotta go talk to Annabeth, but I'll talk to you later." I lied. I was actually going to go talk to another student named Lindsay, she was an Ugly.

I walked down the halls until I came to the 2nd Cafeteria. Lindsay was there, standing in the corner, her dark skin melting into the background.

She smiled when she saw me, "What did you find out? My parents are kind of anxious."

"You told your parents!" An expression of disbelief formed.

"Uh, yeah. They're the ones who started this whole thing, didn't you know?"

"Right..." I stared into Lindsay's brown eyes, she nervously smoothed down her short, black hair.

"Well listen, I don't really want to get all this extra stuff. It's going to get way too complicated. What did you bring me here for anyway?"

She handed me a packet, "I want you to put these on after school and when your group of Pretties meet." She said 'Pretties' like it was a poison, "It has a small listening device, my dad supplied it, he said he needs more information on the 'children's weaknesses'."

"Okay, today at about 5:30 we're having a meeting about a party we're hosting next week Saturday, you'll probably learn some not so crucial facts, like whose parents are going to be gone and other boring stuff."

"Alright, lets get to our classes."

We walked away, making sure to go out opposite doors at different times. I walked to my first class, Geometry. She was a great and supportive teacher.

After that I had AP French which went by in a blur, listening exercises and a test. All my other classes went by in a blur until I got to AP American Lit., where I saw Reyna.

I took the seat right next to her, "So you weren't lying, huh?"

"Why do you seem so surprised?"

"I don't know, maybe it's those big, innocent blue eyes that you give to every teacher." She raised an eyebrow, "How'd it go with your Biology homework?"

I turned away from her, "That's my business."

"Ha, you got away with it. I knew it, can't take the pain like the rest of us, can you?"

I stiffened, then took a deep breath and shook my head. The teacher started the lesson, well really the presentation that we had to take notes on.

Reyna didn't attempt to talk to me for the rest of the class, which I was happy about. I went to lunch and ate a caesar salad and some Coca Cola. We chatted until we had to go back to our last two classes and those flew by.

When I got back into the dorm I crashed onto my bed, tired, from the whole week at school. I fell asleep right away, waking up at about 5 p.m..

I stand in front of the mirror. Blue eyes stare back at me.

"You're doing the right thing." I'm lying to myself, it's not gonna work.

I turn away from the mirror and step into my closet, I pick a short white skirt with black criss-crossing lines and a denim button down crop top. I put on a pair of denim stilettos and swipe on some lip gloss.

I pulled my silver necklace on and the matching earrings, these were the spying devices, and I hid the symbol on the necklace but the earrings were just big, thick hoops.

The symbol on the necklace was a simple circle with 3 spikes, but inside the circle was a black recording device.

I walked to Thalia's room, hoping Charlie was already there. He made me feel good, even though I knew I didn't deserve it.

As it turns out Charlie was there, I sat next to him, leaning on him a bit. He slid his arm around my shoulder and we sat to listen to the constant bickering, sorry, decision making.

After the meeting I kissed Charlie goodbye and went out the door. I didn't tell Reyna where I was going because she really didn't need to know.

I headed to the floor below mine, which happened to be Piper's floor. I stopped at door 3-16. This door belonged to Hailey and Lindsay, twin sisters, they were identical.

"Hey, come on in. Lindsay isn't here right now, but she should be back in a few minutes."

In my opinion Hailey was much prettier than Lindsay, even though they were identical, Hailey always had a smile on her face and was optimistic.

Not to say, Lindsay was pessimistic, she just was more of a realist who saw that things were bad for her and she had to work to make it better.

"So, Lindsay was listening in on the conversation, huh?"

"Yeah, I told her not to, but she did anyway. What information are you going to glean from a party conference anyway?"

"Interesting choice of words. Yeah, I mean maybe something was useful to her though."

"You guys talk about me?" Lindsay's cool voice interrupted.

We nodded sheepishly, "Well, I got some information, our dad wants us to scout the layout of the house, since Frank and Jason are just security for the beginning and make sure that no 'Uglies' get in we can sneak in later, and the whole house sound system should help if we ever need to freak them out."

I had to agree with her, "Who's going to scout the house though?"

"Don't worry Party Girl, we've got some of our friends on it."

"Good, I gotta go before Reyna gets suspicious." They nodded their goodbyes to me and I slipped out of the room. I went to go up the steps and saw Reyna, standing there, looking completely annoyed.

"What were you doing down there? Don't tell me you were with Piper because I asked her, she said you weren't there."

"You do realize that Piper pretty much hates you for having Jason before her right?"

"Yes, but we're on better terms now. She would tell me if you were there."

"Alright, I'll tell you where I was." I paused, "I was visiting Drew, she's an Ugly but she's still my half sister."

Reyna nodded, "Can you let me go up the stairs then?", Reyna nodded again.

I went by, finally getting to my room, that I sadly shared with Reyna. I went into the bathroom to change out of my clothes into a pair of loose shorts and a plain t-shirt.

I sat on my bed and tried to finished my homework. Geometry blended into AP Lit. which blended into Biology. I gave up and fell asleep with my homework scattered around me.

Hey guys, if anyone actually reads this story. Review please. I don't mind flames, I'm in desperate need of a Beta, for this story and the other one.