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Percy
18 august 6:32 a.m.
I woke up hearing a loud voice or rather a cluster of voices.
"Happy birthday Percy. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you."
I shifted in my bed trying to fall asleep again. What's this noise . oh gosh. I just remembered. Its my birthday. Yay. I am sixteen finally. I opened my eyes to see Thalia, Annabeth and my parents standing around my bed. My mom was holding a little blue cupcake with a little candle on its top for me.
" Make a wish before blowing the candle." Mom said. I blew the candle, made a wish and shoved the cake in my mouth.
" Thanks everyone." I muttered lying back down.
" Come on. No time to sleep again. You have school." My dad reminded.
" No school today please." I complained.
" No you get up now. " Mom said in a commanding voice.
" Come on mom please. I always go to school on my birthday except ofcourse when it falls on a weekend." I said yawning.
" Get up you sleepyhead." Annabeth said. I swear she's trying very hard not to laugh.
" Annabeth... Come on. How come you never have to go to school on your birthday?" I whined.
" Because her birthday is in July. Holidays... duh!" Thalia said.
I was absolutely not looking forward to school as always. A lot of people know its my birthday. But I would rather stay at home and enjoy or sleep maybe.
I got up grudgingly. Brushed my teeth and showered. Put on my new blue t-shirt , matching jeans and my sneakers.
My mother had made blue pancakes. My favourite breakfast. I ate them and on finishing them I was out the door. I saw Annabeth and Thalia waiting for me in the car. They were laughing at something Thalia must have said.
" Lets go." Thalia yelled.
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Upon arriving at school I was attacked by my over excited friends . Luke and Chris immediately hugged me.
" Happy birthday Percy. " Luke and Chris yelled loud enough for all the whole school to hear. As if people don't already know.
" So finally sixteen huh?" Luke said.
" Yeah. You can let go now." I said.
" Oh yeah." Chris said.
Luke threw a small packet towards me. I caught it and threw it back at him which he caught one handedly.
" I want no presents Luke." I grumbled.
"I guess that means later." He said smirking. I rolled my eyes.
Thalia left with Luke and Chris. I and Annabeth walked towards our lockers to collect our books for the first lecture. I opened my locker to find it fully stuffed of birthday cards and presents. It was so full that half the cards fell down as I opened it.
" Gods ! What the hell." I said shocked. Well not that much of a shock. A lot of people know its my birthday. Annabeth's head snapped in my direction. She walked over to my locker.
" Wow. Wow." Annabeth said looking amused.
"What is so wow " I said annoyed. I slammed my locker shut.
"Nobody even remembers my birthday." Annabeth said looking thoughtful.
" No you are wrong. A lot of people do. For instance me. Right here." I said pointing to myself.
" Well you should be expecting this by now." Annabeth said as if it was the most obvious thing on the planet.
" Ummmmm... well... I kind of did. " I said bending down to pick the cards up.
" You know I think they have increased since last time. I think you have gotten more popular since last year. " Annabeth said as she bent down to help me.
" I am not popular. Its just that I have a few more friends than you. " I said declining.
Annabeth opened her mouth to say something. But she was cut off.
" Hi Percy. Happy Birthday." Rachel said appearing out of nowhere. Then she pulled me in for a kiss and gave me a sweet smile and handed me a present.
" Rach you know I want-"
" No presents. I know. Its nothing much. Just... Just say thank you." She insisted.
" Yeah. Fine. Thank you. I love it." I said giving in.
" See ya later." She said waving goodbye.
" Yeah. Later." I said waving back.
I walked in algebra and took my seat next to annabeth and started taking notes as Mrs Dodds began her lecture.
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Finally boring school was over and I reached home. Home. Sweet home. Finally I could enjoy my day. Its my birthday.
I have a cake later. Mom said. Yaaaaaaaaaaaay. Shes making a blue cake for me. We are going out for dinner. Annabeth and family is coming too. Ever since we have moved in here. My parents have been bestfriends with Annabeth's parents. Just like me and her. So yes they invite us over for birthdays and anniversaries and so do we. Feels like a little party. We are going for dinner at Landmark restraunt. My favourite place. It is famous for chinese food basically.
As I walked into my room I found black pants, a white button down shirt and a black tie lying on my bed. Probably for the dinner later. I put them in my closet and pulled out my phone. I had received a lot of Facebook, Whatsapp and Email notifications. I gotta reply to them. As I was looking at Facebook I received a call from Uncle Zeus and Aunt Beryl. Thalia's parents.
" Percy? What you doing?" My mom called from downstairs.
" Nothing mom. On the phone." I answered.
" Stop wasting time. Get ready. We have to leave. Don't want to be late." Mom ordered.
" Mom... Its only 3' o clock." I said looking at my watch.
" Get ready." She said firmly.
" Fine." I sighed.
The reservation is for 7' o clock. After four freaking hours. Seriously I don't need 3 hours. Mom.*sighed*. Besides dad and Fredrick are not even home yet. So I continued checking my Facebook and Whatsapp. Dunno when I fell asleep.
* After 3 hours*
* 6:00*
I woke up at 6. Showered quickly. Changed into my new clothes and was ready in 15 minutes.
" Mom. Its time to leave." I called out to my mom.
" Yes hon. Be out in a sec."She answered.
I stood outside on the porch waiting for everyone to arrive. I hate waiting. Guess I am little impatient. Got that from my dad. Its been 5 minutes.' Oh gods. How long?' I muttered to myself. I didn't even realize when I started tapping my shoe and crossed my arms.'Don't want to be late.' Someone had said. I was looking at at my watch when I heard my parents coming. 'Finally' I thought.
Soon Thalia , Annabeth , Athena and Fredrick arrived too.
Wow. Annabeth is wearing a dress. She looks pretty. Don't get me wrong. No I don't like her that way. She's my best friend.
Athena and Fredrick wished me happy birthday and We took separate cars to drive for the restaurant. We arrived before them and decided to wait outside. As they arrived I walked over to open the door for Annabeth.
" May I?" I said holding out my hand. She nodded and took my hand smiling to herself.
" I guess I forgot to mention someone looks really pretty."
" Oh..." She looked at me confused.
" Annabeth?"
" Yeah?"
"I meant you."
She blushed. " Oh... Umm... Thanks. "
" Did you just blush? " I teased.
" Did not." She muttered angrily.
" Yes. Certainly. You did." I concluded.
" Hey... You look good too." She said changing the topic.
" Hey I know that." I said happily. We burst out laughing.
We walked into the restaurant and gave the man our last name under which the reservation had been made. Since dad had made the reservation so we gave him ' Jackson' and he led us to table for seven people.
Finally we were seated and got the menus. I already knew my order. Chowmein. Landmark's special. That's Annabeth's favourite too. We both ordered chowmein. The waitor came with our drinks. I quickly grabbed mine and drank half of it.
" So how was school ,kids ?" dad asked.
" Nothing much Uncle. Just the same usual boring stuff." Thalia said tapping her fingers on the table.
" Oh is it?" Fredrick said smiling playfully.
I and annabeth nodded.
Once dinner was served. I could hear only the clatter of knives and forks. Food was amazing. The bill was split into half and we headed back to my house.
Blue cake. Absolutely perfect desert. Mom and Athena ran in quickly and then we were allowed to come in.
' Happy birthday Percy ' was written on a banner which was hanging across the wall.
On the glass table was a blue cake with blue icing at top and bottom with candles . I got to make another wish as I blew out another candle.
" Thanks for the cake mom." I said eating the cake.
" You are always welcome hon." mom said patting me on the back.
" Here Percy." dad said handing me a big present.
" Its from Athena and Fredrick too." Mom said. Our parents policy of buying a big gift and then paying half-half for it.
I ripped it open to find the latest gaming console. My jaw dropped open in surprise. PS4.
" Oh my god!" I exclaimed.
" OOHHHHHH MYYY GOD." I exclaimed even louder.
"You kidding me, right?" I asked.
" No kid. It really is for you." Fredrick said.
That's quite unbelievable. Overwhelmed with joy, I hugged my mom, dad, Fredrick and Athena.
" Guys you are just amazing. Thanks a lot. I love it." I stated.
" Hey you didn't even open our presents." Thalia said pointing to two more presents lying on the little side table.
" Sure. I'll do that." I said walking over to the side table. I opened the little one first. Which was from Thalia . She had gotten me the latest games for my console.
" Thanks a lot Thalia. You are the best." I said hugging her.
" Yeah. Whatever. " She said waving her hand dismissively and moved towards her room.
" Now mine." Annabeth said excitedly.
I grinned and picked up the other one. The grey wrapped box.
I ripped it open.
" Oh my god Annabeth. You remembered?" I said excited. In the box were two tickets for my favourite band's concert. I couldn't get the tickets. I desperately wanted to go.
" Of course. I did."
" But where did you get the tickets from? They were unavailable."
" Not for me."
" Come on. Tell me."
" I have contacts."
" I couldn't find them anywhere. "
" I know."
" So you're not telling?" I said throwing up my hands.
" Nope." She said cooly.
" Fine." I huffed.
She laughed.
" Thank you beth. I don't know what I would have done without you. Thanks a lot." I said hugging her tightly and I kissed her forehead lightly.
" You'll go with me, right?"
" Obviously. That's why I got two tickets Kelphead."
" Oh right Wise girl."
It was a memorable birthday.
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Sorry again for being so late. well actually what happened was that I wrote the chapter. Then deleted it .Then wrote again.
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