Emmy sat there awkwardly not knowing what to do. What if they said grace before dinner. Though it seemed unlikely as Percy was a Demi-God. Though maybe Paul was a religious man. She decided the best route was to do as they did. As soon as everyone was seated they all started diving for the food. She waited patiently until everyone else had food on their plate then scooped some onto hers. Looking at everyone's plate you could tell a lot about them. Percy's was piled high with lasagna, but not much salad. Emmy didn't doubt that he could eat all that, plus seconds. Picking up a fork she got to work on her plate of mostly salad. She wasn't a huge fan of lasagna, but there was no way she was going to complain. They ate in awkward silence, but maybe it only seemed awkward to her. It took Paul several minutes to speak, "So Emmy, why are you in New York?" The girl looked up slightly wide eyed, not expecting to be spoken to. She swallowed thinking, she had really left to get away from her family. Her mother had died a year ago, and her father had taken it really hard. Though she wasn't about to say that to almost complete strangers. "I'm up here to go to the performing arts school." Sally looked up, so the girl came from a wealthy family. Emmy continued, "I play the saxophone." She took a pause, what she was about to say was a clique, "I also sing." Percy looked at her, his mouth full of food, he didn't know that. He learned something new about her every day. Paul nodded, "That's cool." Sally made no effort to talk to Emmy, and Percy shot her looks every once in awhile as they ate and Paul talked with Emmy. The two seemed to get along pretty well.
A meal finished and ice cream bowls in the sink everyone stood in the kitchen. Sally was doing dishes, and wouldn't let Emmy help. Whether it was because she was a guest, or Sally's pride wouldn't let her, no one knew. Percy looked out a window smiling, "Looks like that snow storm has arrived." Emmy stood next to him, her breath fogging up the glass. "Great, looks like I'm going to need a ride home." She looked at Percy with an apologetic smile, "Sure no problem." He looked over to his mother and Paul. "Hey, can I borrow the car again? Emmy can't walk home in the snow." Paul nodded and Sally busied herself with the dishes. "Yeah, sure here." He fished the keys out of his pocket and tossed them to Percy, "Just don't dent the hood this time." Percy laughed and Emmy raised an eyebrow. That one was probably a good story.
Emmy and Percy crawled into the car and drove for a few minutes. Percy turned to Emmy with a slight smile, "I'm sorry for the way my mom acted. I don't know what's up with her." Emmy looked at him and laughed, "Don't worry about it. It's really your fault for not telling her anything." Her smile gave away that she was teasing, causing Percy to roll his eyes. "I'm sorry, I guess I'm just a typical guy." Emmy laughed. The drive took a little longer than normal due to the snow. They came to a stop in front of Emmy's house. She opened her mouth like she was going to say something, then closed it again. Taking in a deep breath she spoke. "So Percy, where are we?" He gripped the steering wheel nervously, "What do you mean?" The girl sighed, "Today I was introduced as your friend. Is that what I am?" Sure they had kissed a few times, and flirted often, but nothing was official. Now it was Percy's turn to sigh, he leaned his head back causing his Adam's apple to stick from his neck. Turning his head slightly to the side he gave her a smirk, "Is that what you want to be?" Emmy scuffed shaking her head slightly, there he went again, being adorable. "I guess not. You are pretty awesome." A blush spread over her cheeks causing Percy to smile wider. "Then let me make this easier for you. Emmy, do you want to be my girlfriend?" She shrugged, suprising Percy, "I don't know, you might have to earn it." This earned a laugh from Percy. "Then I'm just going to have to prove myself." Emmy undid her seatbelt and leaned closer to Percy, "That might take a while." Their noses were almost touching and Percy let out a little laugh. Right when he thought he was about to be kissed Emmy opened her door and got out. "Well, I better be going now." Percy shook his head, "Uh uh, you won't get away with that." He got of the car him self and chased after her. Their laughter echoed through the streets. Percy finally caught her wrapping his arm around her waist and pulled her close. He angled his head down and Emmy did the opposite until their lips met. Emmy's arms found their way around his neck as they embraced. Eventually she pulled back breathless, her nose now red from the cold. "I really should be going." She whispered. Percy nodded, "Just don't forget your stuff." All of her bags were still in the trunk. After all of her bags were in the house Emmy gave Percy a wave as he drove off. She leaned against the door frame, a dreamy look on her face. Climbing the stairs she passed Annabeth, who shot daggers toward her. Emmy didn't care, she didn't care about anything. SHe now had a boyfriend, and he was fracking adorable.
Percy got back to his apartment and tossed the keys to Paul. His mom was in the kitchen putting away the left overs. He reached over her shoulder and picked up a piece of lettuce sticking it in his mouth. "Oh, you're home. That took you a bit long didn't it?" Percy swallowed raising his eyebrow, "It is snowing. I had to take caution." He stood there for a moment gathering up his courage. "Mom, what do you have against Emmy?" Sally put a plastic tub full of lasagna in the fridge, "I don't know what you mean." He sighed running a hand through his hair, "Mom." The woman busied her self with putting away dishes. "Mom, come on." She turned around, "Fine, I don't like her." Percy sat down at the table, far away enough she couldn't stupid smack him, but close enough they could still talk. "Why?"
"Because you are getting to old."
Percy's eyes widened, "What does that have to do with Emmy?"
"It's just, at least last time you got a girlfriend I knew her before hand. This time you just showed up with some girl without any warning."
"She's not just some girl Mom, I really like her." Percy was shocked by the words, he had never admitted it. But he still knew it was true. By this time Paul had wandered in, hearing the conflict, "I think she is nice, and it might be good for you to date a mortal for once." Sally gave him a look that said 'stay out of it.' But she couldn't deny the truth of the statement. Percy looked at his mother looking younger than he had in a while, "Could you at least try to be nicer to her next time?" Sally nodded, "And I would also like to invite her to spend Christmas with us. She was supposed to be visiting family but her flight was canceled, she could use someone to spend it with." Paul nodded, "I'm alright with that." He looked over at Percy's mother, "Sally?" She nodded, "Alright, but you are helping me clean the house." Percy smiled, he had won that argument. Which didn't happen very often with your mother, "Sounds fair enough."