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"What? But that's not fair! These roles were promised to us!" Percy yelled, standing up. His chair toppled over. Percy stole the words right out of her mouth. Although it was probably the worst thing that could've happened, Annabeth couldn't help but smile at how much he sounded like a brat.
Dionysus smiled. "Hollywood isn't fair. Deal with it."
"Chiron, Percy's right. You can't force us to do this." Annabeth said, shaking her head. After the two men had come back from their discussion in the hallway, they had broken the news to Annabeth and Percy. Chiron had ordered that they spent time together to 'build a correlation'. Could he even do that?
The director sighed. "If you want to be the leading stars in this movie, you will do as I say. You both are great actors. Separately. But together...you two are not persuasive. I have a vision for this movie; I believe you two can do so much better, given the right circumstances."
"But...her? Why?" He whined, glancing at Annabeth.
She turned to him. "What's wrong with me? It's you that can't look me in the eye. You're making this awkward!" Percy scoffed. "Right. Like you ogling my body and blushing every second didn't make it worse."
"You were the one that kept hesitating! Why can't you kiss me?! We're just 'acting'!" She yelled. Percy's eyes darkened. Annabeth thought he would have hit her, but instead he walked forward and kissed her forcefully, pulling her body to his. She didn't want to, but she couldn't help but kiss back.
Once again, she needed to get those stupid cliche girly thoughts under control.
Dionysus coughed, taking a sip from his water bottle. Annabeth pulled back, her face unbearably hot.
"That was better...but still too...forced." He said. He turned to Chiron. "I told you they couldn't do it. You should have gotten older actors with more experience. These are children."
"Wait!" Annabeth yelled. "We can do this. I don't know about Percy, but I'm serious about this job. I will do whatever it takes to make myself better for this role." She stood as far as away as possible from Percy.
"It's not just the kissing scene, Annabeth. Throughout the beginning of the movie, it's a slow build up. When they get to the kissing scene, it has to be real. From that point on you have to act like you love-or at least like-each other. I'm not sure you two can handle it."
"Okay, okay. Just give us time. We can make it believable."
Once again, Chiron rubbed his eyes. "A month. Then we start filming. If you two can't make it conceivable, I'm going to have to let you go. Both of you." Annabeth nodded, throat dry. She stiffly stood up, not sure what to think. She silently exited the room, leaning against the wall and closing her eyes.
She could possibly be fired from the movie of the year. Because she couldn't act like she liked Percy enough. Wow.
She heard the door open. Annabeth didn't need to look to know it was Percy. She peeked one eye open. Percy stared at her, his jaw clenched. He shook his head and turned, walking down the hall.
Annabeth pushed off the wall, following him. "Where are you going?"
"Home," He answered simply. "What? But Chiron said-"
"I now what Chiron said. And I'm going home." He went down the stairs. Annabeth sighed. When she got to the lobby, she slowly walked over to Piper and Thalia, who were discussing something animatedly. "Hi," Annabeth said.
"Annie? What's wrong?" Thalia asked. She didn't realize that she looked sad. "Nothing. I just might get dropped from the movie. I guess you were right, Thalia."
"What?" Piper asked. "Not important. Just know that I'll be busy this afternoon, so don't go looking for me." Annabeth walked away before Piper could say anything.
She navigated through the numerous hallways, feeling like she were lost in a labyrinth. Finally she found the exit, where she saw Percy slowly walking down the street to his car. Annabeth ran after him.
Before he could open the door, Annabeth stood between him and the car. They were so close that she could smell hit minty breath. She breathed hard, searching his eyes. "Move," he ordered.
"No." She said. "We need to do something about this, Percy. I'm not letting this movie slip through my fingers because of you. I want this role."
"So do I. What do you want me to do about this, Annabeth? You can't expect me to be fine with kissing my ex in front of the camera and acting like I'm in love with you. It's just not right."
Annabeth felt like he slapped her. She blinked."I'm not moving until you agree to spend time with me." Wow, she sounded like a stalker. "I want this role," She added quickly.
"I'm going home. I don't want to go anywhere with you. I have a girlfriend."
"So? We're making out on camera, not off. And, this isn't a date. Now, you can agree to at least try to spend time with me, or I can march right back into that building and tell Chiron we can't do it."
"Gods, your such a bitch. Get in."
Annabeth finally moved. She walked around to the passenger's seat, but her hand hovered above the door handle. "What are you doing? Get in."
"No." He glared. "What the fuck? You just blackmailed me into spending time with you and now you don't want to go? Stop being so fucking bipolar and get in the car." Annabeth stood her ground.
"We can stay out here and let people record our argument, or you can say sorry." She could see a group of people approaching. They pointed and started running, yelling out Percy and Annabeth's names. "I'm not going anywhere with you being an asshole and treating me like crap. Not again." It was now Percy's turn to stare at her like she had punched him.
His face hardened. "Fine. I'm sorry, your highness," he bowed dramatically. He stood up and glared. "Now get in the damn car."
Annabeth rolled her eyes, knowing he didn't mean it. But she got in the car anyways.
"What are you reading?" Percy asked. Annabeth wearily glanced up from her book, not sure if he was genuinely curious or he was mocking her. She decided he was genuinely curious.
"Divergent."
"Why?"
"Our movie is based off the book. I want to 'be' Tris Prior." Percy snorted. "You could learn some things from her. Except not knowing when to shut up. You've already mastered that skill." Annabeth punched him in the arm. "OW! okay, you're not totally different from her. You're smart-"
"Intelligent," She corrected. He nodded. "You're intelligent, selfless, brave peaceful- sometimes-, and you have a tendency to tell the truth. Whether it's needed or not." She stared at him. "Unlike someone." She didn't mean to let that slip.
Percy scowled. She somehow always managed to ruin moments. That was the first time he was being nice to her and she had completely ruined it. "Why do you always have to go to the past, Annabeth? I said I'm sorry."
"The past is all I have left, Percy. My future's not looking too great right now. And, thanks to you, my past is jaded too. So, I'm sorry if I'm a little bitter." She turned around in the seat, looking out the window at the passing buildings.
"I'm trying to be professional and put the past behind us. It's only you that's keeping us from continuing our lives."
"Says the one who left!" She yelled. Percy stayed silent. "You were the one who left me. That's easy. But no one that you loved left you! It haunts me, the fact that someone I trusted the most just up and left me and you don't get that."
Percy's eyes hardened and his hands tightened around the steering wheel. His calm face was forced, and Annabeth wondered if that was the right thing to say.
"I didnt-"
"You know what Percy? It's fine. We're supposed to be friends anyways, so that's where we're supposed to start; telling the truth."
A/N:
Yes, I am aware that this chapter is super short. Sorry. Those of you who guessed the movie was Divergent: you are correct!
And, sorry if I offended anyone with the bipolar thing.
I actually finished this chapter two days ago, but I decided it would be too soon to update day after day. Then the story would end too quickly!
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