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Annabeth
18 august 6:20 a.m.
******Ring Ring********
I woke up as I heard my alarm go off. 'Crap. I m late. gotta go to Percy's.'
So I quickly got up and left my room.
" Morning mom." I said as I saw my mom in the kitchen.
" Morning sweetie. Going to Percy's?" She asked me.
" Yup." I said.
" Kay." Mom said. " I'll see him later."
I turned the door knob of the Jackson house and made my way in.
" Hey Annabeth. You are on time." Sally said giving me a little side hug.
" Hii. I know." I responded.
" Here have a cupcake." She said offering a me cupcake which was blue. No surprise there. Blue food. Percy's favourite.
" Thanks Sally." I said taking one.
" Well cupcakes are ready."
" Lets go then. What are we waiting for?"
" Just waiting for Poseidon and Thalia. They went to get a candle. Oh- Here they come. Lets go now." She said enthusiastically.
Kelp-head was still asleep. We all quickly circle around his bed and began singing the traditional birthday song. Sally was holding a little blue cupcake with a little candle on its top for him.
"Happy birthday Percy. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you."
He shifted in his bed probably trying to fall asleep again. He opened his sea green eyes looking shocked for a moment. Soon the realization dawned upon him and he looked happy.
" Make a wish before blowing the candle." Sally said. He blew the candle and shoved the cake in his mouth.
" Thanks everyone." He muttered lying back down.
" Come on. No time to sleep again. You have school." Poseidon reminded him.
" No school today please." He complained.
" No you get up now. " Sally 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." He said yawning.
" Get up you sleepyhead." I said. I could barely control my laughter. He does that every year. Not once has he been able to pull it off.
" Annabeth... Come on. How come you never have to go to school on your birthday?" He asked making a face.
" Because her birthday is in July. Holidays... duh!" Thalia answered for me.
I quickly ran home and took a long shower and changed into jeans and t-shirt.
Ate the breakfast my mother had made on finishing the cereal was out the door. I saw Thalia waiting for me in the car. She was on the phone talking to someone. I know who. Time to tease her.
" Hey who you talking to?"
" As if you don't know." She huffed at which we both laughed.
" Lets go." Thalia yelled on seeing Percy arrive.
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Upon arriving at school Percy was attacked by our over excited friends . Luke and Chris immediately group hugged him.
" 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." He said.
" Oh yeah." Chris said.
Luke threw a small packet towards Percy. He caught it and threw it back at him which he caught one handedly.
" I want no presents Luke." He grumbled.
"I guess that means later." He said smirking. Percy rolled his eyes.
Thalia left with Luke and Chris. We walked towards our lockers to collect our books for the first lecture. I opened my locker and got my books.
" Gods ! What the hell." I heard Percy yell. I turned my head in his direction. As expected I saw a lot of gifts and cards fallen on the floor. I walked over to his locker.
" Wow. Wow." I amused. That's what is supposed to happen when you have a hot and popular best friend. Everyone remembers their birthday and they get a lot of gifts.
"What is so wow " Percy said annoyed. He slammed his locker shut.
"Nobody even remembers my birthday." I said thinking about my birthday which not many people know about.
" No you are wrong. A lot of people do. For instance me. Right here." He said pointing to himself.
" Well you should be expecting this by now." I said as a matter of fact.
" Ummmmm... well... I kind of did. " He 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. " I said as I bent down to pick the rest.
" I am not popular. Its just that I have a few more friends than you. " He said totally declining.
'You bet' I was about to say when I was cut off.
" Hi Percy. Happy Birthday." Rachel Elizabeth Dare said appearing out of absolutely nowhere. 'Man how does she do that.' Then she pulled Percy in for a kiss and gave him a stupid smile and handed him 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." He said giving in. 'Rach. Now he calls her Rach. Don't be jealous.' I told myself and left for the class.
I walked in algebra and took my seat at the back. After 5 minutes Percy came and slid in his seat next to me as the class began.
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My phone beeped during break. I had received a message.
' Hey. I got them. You can come and collect it. I am in the library.'
' Thanks. I am on my way.' I texted back.
I walked towards the library.
" Thanks. You know it was really-" I started as I reached there.
" Important. Yeah I know. Stop thanking me again and again."
I grinned." You-" I was cut off.
" are amazing. I know that. Besides we are friends and-"
" What are friends for." I said. My turn to cut off. We chucked and I quickly said goodbye to them and left the library.
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On reaching home I ran to my room and started looking for a box to put it in and then maybe wrap it.
I got Percy the tickets for his favourite band's concert next week. He couldn't find the tickets anywhere. I knew he wanted to go badly.
Turns out one of my friend's could do that. Piper Mclean. She's a sophomore. I met her in the library one fine day. We became really good friends and often met there. Her dad is the famous actor Tristan Mclean. She said it was easy for her to get the tickets. Even though I protested she called her dad. I paid her for two tickets in advance.
" Found it!" I said on finding a box. Maybe I'll wrap it. I found grey wrapping paper and immediately wrapped it. NOT everything has to be blue.
We are going out for dinner with Jacksons and Thalia. Ever since they have moved in here Sally and Poseidon have been bestfriends with mom and dad. Just like us. So yes they invite us over for birthdays and anniversaries and so do we. No formalities at all. Feels like a big happy family party. They have booked a table at Landmark restaurant for seven p.m. Its Percy's favourite place. It is famous for chinese food basically.
I think I'll take a nap.
***** Knock Knock*****
I saw my mom knocking on the door.
" Annabeth?" Mom said coming in.
"Yes mom."
" Sally got you this." She said as opened the closet and took out a really cute black dress.
" Oh my god. Wow. This is so pretty." I said jumping out of bed and examining the dress. It went up to my knees. It had thin black straps and a belt around the waist.
" She thought you would love it."
" I do."
" That's great. I m going to call her."
" Tell her I said thanks."
" Sure kid."
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" Oi , Get up." I heard Thalia's voice. She was shaking my shoulder to wake me.
" Hey." I said rubbing my eyes.
" Its 5'o clock. We have to get ready. Got your dress?"
" Dress? What dress? Oh dress. Yeah I got the dress."
" Good now. Get up." She said pulling me out of the bed and shoved me towards the bathroom.
I took a nice long shower with hot water. I feel fresh.
I dried my body and put on the dress.
I walked out to see Thalia all ready. She's wearing a cute dress too. Only its pink and has a scoop neck and goes up to her ankles.
" Wow Thals."
" Thanks." She muttered.
" Come here." She ordered indicating the spot beside her. I let her do whatever she wanted with my hair and makeup.
" You can see now." She said after half an hour. I looked in the mirror.
" Wow dude. You are really good."
" I know. " She said smirking. She had curled my hair nicely and they fell evenly in place. I had light makeup on. A little eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss.
" Athena needs some help. I gotta go." Thalia said snapping me out of my thoughts. She left closing the door behind.
' I'll wait outside.' I decided.
I grabbed my heels and stood waiting on the porch. From here I could see Percy's porch. I saw Poseidon and Sally arrive.
However the one I was staring at was tapping his foot and looking at his watch. He was wearing white shirt and black pants with a black tie. He never combs his hair. 'Damn ' He looked hot.
" What you looking at?" Thalia said creeping behind me.
" Hey. You scared me. What are you trying to do?. " I said surprised.
" I just asked what you looking at?"
" What? Nothing ." I lied.
" Well "nothing's"" She said air quoting "got a girlfriend. " and crossed over to Percy's house.
Soon I followed with my Mom and Dad.
Mom and Dad wished Percy happy birthday and We took separate cars to drive for the restaurant. We arrived after them and found them waiting outside. As we parked Percy walked over to open the door for me.
" May I?" He said holding out his hand. I nodded and took his hand. I cant stop grinning madly. I think I look like a fool.
" I guess I forgot to mention someone looks really pretty."
" Oh..." I looked at him absently.
" Annabeth?"
" Yeah?"
"I meant you."
I blushed deep red. " Oh... Umm... Thanks. "
" Did you just blush? " He teased.
' Shit.'
" Did not." I muttered angrily.
" Yes. Certainly. You did." He concluded.
" Hey... You look good too." I said trying to change the topic.
" Hey I know that." He said happily. We burst out laughing.
We walked into the restaurant and gave the man the last name under which the reservation had been made. Since Poseidon had made the reservation so they 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 Percy's favourite too. We both ordered chowmein. The waitor came with our drinks. I took mine.
" So how was school ,kids ?" Poseidon asked.
" Nothing much Uncle. Just the same usual boring stuff." Thalia answered tapping her fingers on the table.
" Oh is it?" Dad said smiling playfully.
We nodded.
Once dinner was served. All conversion was lost. The only noise was clatter of knives and forks. Food was amazing. Nobody ordered dessert cause Sally had made a blue cake. The bill was split into half and we headed back to Percy's house.
Sally and Mom 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 . Percy was allowed to cut the cake and then we all got to a piece each.
" Thanks for the cake mom." Percy said with his mouthful of cake.
" You are always welcome hon." Sally said patting him on the back. I ate my piece and went to put the dish away.
ON Coming back I saw Percy ripping open his big present. His jaw dropped open in surprise. He had been gifted a PS4.
" Oh my god!" He exclaimed.
" OOHHHHHH MYYY GOD." He exclaimed even louder.
"You kidding me, right?" He asked looking at his dad.
" No kid. It really is for you." My dad said.
Overwhelmed with joy, He hugged his parents first then mine.
" Guys you are just amazing. Thanks a lot. I love it." He said.
" Hey you didn't even open our presents." Thalia said pointing to our presents lying on the little side table.
" Sure. I'll do that." He said walking over to the side table. He opened the little one first. Which was from Thalia . She had gotten him the latest games for his console.
" Thanks a lot Thalia. You are the best." He said hugging her.
" Yeah. Whatever. " She said waving her hand dismissively and moved towards her room.
" Now mine." I said excitedly.
He grinned and picked up the grey wrapped box.
He ripped it open.
" Oh my god Annabeth. You remembered?" He said excited.
" 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?" He said throwing up his hands.
" Nope." I said cooly.
" Fine." He huffed.
I laughed.
" Thank you beth. I don't know what I would have done without you. Thanks a lot." He said embracing me tightly and kissed my forehead lightly.
" You'll go with me, right?"
" Obviously. That's why I got two tickets Kelphead."
" Oh right Wise girl."
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