Chapter 5
Thalia's POV
After Kelp Head ran after Annabeth, Mrs. Weasley suggested we wait for them before eating. I was genuinely worried about Annabeth. I cared about her like a sister. All of us demigods waited by the door for them to come back. They finally came through the door and I gave Annabeth a hug. "Are you okay?" I asked. "I'm fine now. I'll explain later." "Alright." Leo interrupted saying "Sorry but I'm sure Percy is dying to eat right now." Percy shot a glare at him. "Oh come on Kelp Head, you know it's true. "I added with a smirk. "Eh...maybe." Annabeth punched him in the ribs playfully. "Such a Seaweed Brain. Let's go satisfy your food needs." We all made our way back to the table. "Annabeth, dear, are you alright?" Mrs. Weasley asked. "Yes I'm fine." She proceeded to pass out the dishes.
I was about to dig in when I realized we almost forgot about the offerings. I nudged Nico who glared at me but I reminded him about the offerings. He nudged Hazel, who nudged Frank, who nudged Leo, who nudged Jason, who nudged Piper, who nudged Annabeth who slapped Percy's arm. I laughed as he rubbed it in pain. "The offerings." She whispered to him. "Ohh right." He whispered back. We all stared at Percy expecting him to say something. " Annabeth understood and she punched him. I smirked proudly. "Percy. Say something." She told him. "Oh right. Mrs. Weasley, uhm did Dumbledore explain what we do before we eat?" Mrs. Weasley started thinking until she finally got it. "Oh right yes you can use our fireplace." "Thank you."
We all headed over to the fireplace, dumping a part of our food and then heading back. I heard Ron whisper to Harry "Why the bloody hell did they waste all that food?" I scoffed. I wonder what he would do if one of his parents were a god. Ron started to eat and his eating ways were very similar to Percy. But Percy being Kelp Head of course was gobbling down his food at the rate of a pig. Annabeth was staring at him disapprovingly. So was that girl Hermione who I'm pretty sure Percy knew had a crush on him. But I know Kelp Head will stick with Owl Head or else I would show him how bad air disasters are.
I noticed Ginny staring at Jason as well. Gods, can't these girls ever control themselves. I kicked Pipers foot. "Ow! Thalia, what the Hades was that for?" I whispered to her:"The red head girl Ginny keeps checking out Jason." "Thanks."
Piper's POV
After Thalia told me about Ginny, I couldn't help but feel jealous. It's very hard to have a boyfriend who everyone gawks at. I don't usually feel so insecure but it just gets so annoying.
I needed to let out my frustration but I didn't want to hurt Ginny so I slapped Jason hard. I saw Thalia grin. "Ow! Piper!" Ginny rose up and asked :"Are you okay?" So innocently. As a daughter of Aphrodite I knew that was a way of flirting and it made me mad. I was about to stand up and yell at her but thankfully Thalia told to her to sit down. "I'm fine, thank you." He said smiling at her. I hit him again, harder this time. "Ow! Piper! Stop!" All the demigods started laughing except Annabeth. I was about to explode. Annabeth whispered to me:" I know how you feel." She gave me a reassuring smile. I was thankful for having Annabeth as a friend but back to killing Jason. I dragged him from the table by the ear to the hallway. I could hear the others dying from laughter in the background. "So what was all the hitting for?" Ugh. Sometimes he can be an idiot.
"Seriously. You don't know notice that red haired girl staring at you all doe eyed. Then she flirted with you!" "What? She asked me if I was okay!" "Oh please she was clearly flirting. Can't you see she has a crush on you?" "No but it doesn't matter because I'm with you!" I tried not to blush at his comment. "Look. Do you have any idea how hard it is not to explode every time a girl has an interest in you. Trust me. It's not fun having to tell them to back off and also crush their hearts." "Well sorry girls find me attractive." I rolled my eyes and hit him again. "Ow. Okay I'm sorry I get it. But don't worry, Piper, I only have eyes for you." He placed his hand on my cheek and my heart fluttered. "Alright. Just do one thing for me." "Okay, what?
We returned to the table holding hands. We sat down and I kissed him for a few good minutes. Just enough until it got awkward for everyone. I heard Nico say:"Alright we get enough PDA from Percy and Annabeth. Please not you guys too." I grinned widely. I glanced over at Ginny who looked disappointed. Mission accomplished. I have got to talk with Annabeth about these girls taking our guys. Ugh being a daughter of Aphrodite is annoying sometimes. Oh well I can't help it.