~ A/N: All right I'm continuing this chapter ~
~ Chapter 10 - Someday ( Nickelback ) ~
~ Rachel's POV ~
I woke up confused. Where was I? Oh! I remeber, the Disney Cruise with Percy.I thought to myself.
I had always liked Percy ever since he accidently swung the sword through me. If only there wasn't Annabeth. Annabeth, with her golden hair and perfect body. Ugh. He totally likes her, you can tell. I'm going to surprise him and we can go to breakfast together. I hopped out of bed and changed into some Hollister jeans with a Forever 21 babydoll shirt. I pulled my new hairbrush through my hair and threw on some make-up. I skipped to the door and down the hall to his room. I knocked once then tried the handle. Unlocked. I opened the door and gasped. It took a second for the scene to hit me. Percy and Annabeth were in the same bed. Percy was shirtless and his arm was securely wrapped around Annabeth's waist and they were both smiling in their sleep. I felt my eyes water. I wanted to run but my legs wouldn't obey. All I could was stand there and cry. Suddenly Percy's eyes opened. As soon as he saw me he jerked upright, " Rachel! ". I could run now. I ran out of the room, tears streaming down my face. I ran down the hall not even bothering to say sorry when I bumped into people. I ran past the big mickey mouse shaped pool and to a dark corner at the opposite end of the ship. I crouched down, and just cried and cried.
~ Percy's POV ~
" Rachel! ", Rachel was standing in my doorway, crying. I looked down and saw Annabeth lying in bed with me. Oh crap. This really sucks. First Chiron, now Rachel. I jumped out of bed and grabbed my shirt. I kissed Annabeth on the forehead, " Be right back. " She just mumbled okay and rolled back over. I dashed out the door, closing it behind me. I saw Rachel's red hair getting farther and farther away. I picked up the pace and burst through the double doors that led to the pool deck. I lost her.
~ Rachel's POV~
I was crouched in the corner balling my eyes out when I heard a familiar voice, " It's Rachel, right? " I looked up, embarrassed that this person had to see me like this, " Yeah. Who are you? "
" Lance. We met last night. "
" Oh yeah. Sorry, I'm having a bad morning. " I said looking down.
" I can see that. Want to tell me about it? " he said extending his hand out to me. I looked at this tall boy with shaggy brown hair, should I trust him? Yes, I thought to myself as I grabbed his hand. He pulled me to my feet and I followed him to the nearest deck chairs. I sat across him, folding my hands and set them in my lap. I took a deep breath and told him about how I met Percy and how I always liked him. I thought I'd regret spilling my heart out but instead it felt good. " Wow. I'm sorry that happened. "
" Yeah, well. I knew it would happen sometime. I should be happy he finally told her and it worked out. " I said understanding that I should just let it go. And with that, I did. I let go of my hopeless love and felt happy for him. Someday it would be my turn. Someday I would find what Annabeth is to Percy. All I had to do was wait. I looked at Lance. He was looking at me and smiling, " What? " I asked.
" You look happier. How are you feeling, though? "
" Better. Much. Thanks Lance. Want to go to breakfast? " I questioned.
" Sure. " he answered. I started to get up when Percy came running up to us. I braced myself for a wave of sadness but instead I felt content and happy.
" Rachel! I'm sorry you had to see that. I was going to tell you but- " he blurted.
I cut him off with a smile, " It's okay Percy. Really it is. I'm happy for you. "
He looked stunned, " What? You're happy for me? "
" Yes, I am. " I said glancing at Lance who was still waiting to go to breakfast with me.
Percy pratically glowed, " Thanks Rachel! So I'll see you later? "
" Absolutley. " I mumbled walking with Lance to breakfast.
~ Percy's POV ~
I couldn't explain how happy I was. I had Annabeth and Rachel didn't care. I walked back to my room and found Annabeth sitting on the edge of my bed, her head in her hands. She didn't look up when I came in instead she just whispered, " You were with Rachel weren't you? "
" Yeah, and you'll never guess what happened! " I excitedly said.
She looked up at me, she had tears in her eyes, " I really don't care. " and with that she got up and walked out of my room.
I started to follow her, " Annabeth, what's wrong? ". She didn't answer, she just slammed her door in my face. I knocked and again asked her what was wrong. " Go away! " she yelled to the closed door. What was with her? I went back to my room defeated. I sat on my bed and thought of something someone had once said in a movie. " Women! Can't live with them, can't live without them. " I mumbled to myself. So true.
~ Annabeth's POV ~
He left me to go talk to Rachel! He could've wait. I thought angrily. Why was I so moody? Ugh, I hate quests. At least I didn't till Rachel came along. Rachel with her frizzy red hair, and her artsy stuff., I mentally kicked myself for being so rude to Percy. Maybe I should go explain. I decided against it, pulled the covers around me and wished that this would all go away, Luke, Percy, Rachel. I wish I was a normal kid not a half-blood. Then I could grow up without any attacks from monsters. I could worry about getting my license and school, I wouldn't have to fight for my life. Why can't I just be a normal kid? I thought glumly.
Because you are important to this generation. A voice that was defiently not mine said.
Huh? Who are you? I thought.
Why I'm Aphrodite, dear. Dang, so that's how I knew that voice!
Go away!
Dear, do you even know what happened with Rachel and Percy?
I don't care! I thought as I pulled the pillow over my head.
A picture appeared in my head, I was lying in bed with Percy, both of us sleeping peacefully. I reconized the hideous red, white and blue comforter on the bed. Suddenly the door swung open and a girl with red hair strode in. Rachel stood there for a second then Percy sat up quickly. I heard a muffled " Rachel! " and Percy jumped out of bed before he ran after her he kissed my forehead and mumbled " Be right back. " I then saw Percy chasing a girl across the pool deck. He stopped and looked around, he had lost her. He scanned the area and found Rachel sitting across from Lance. Percy came up and she smiled brightly. I watched the muffled conversation and then saw Percy come back to the room. Him glowing, he found me with my head in my hands. " You were with Rachel, weren't you? " I accused. I watched as I stormed out of the room and slammed the door in his face.
See Darling? He didn't do anything, and you will be happy to know Rachel doesn't care anymore!
Oh. Will you please go away now? I need to think privately.
Of course.
I felt awful! I accused him for nothing. I had to go say I was sorry. I got out of bed and found a deep blue blouse he had complimented. I put it on with some dark wide leg jeans. I went to the small bathroom and put on some lipgloss, and pulled my hair into a ponytail. I walked to his door, here goes nothing, I thought. Then I pushed open the door.
~ Rachel's POV ~
I sat at a two top with Lance. I had learned that he was fourteen, loved archery ( being a son of Apollo ), had a crush on Charity, and loved double chocolate chip waffles. He had eaten four minimum. " So how long have you known you were a half-blood? " I questioned.
" About a year. My Dad had an affair with my mom even though she was married, " he said with disgust, "nine months later she had me and we left my , I guess he would be my step-dad when I was nine. When I was thirteen I ran into a hydra. I had always been into greek myths so I immediently knew what to do. When I got home I was pretty beat up. I had gotten quite a few bruises and been burnt really bad. My mother had asked what happened so I told her. She explained how she had met this charming guy while she was married and well........I'm sure you get it. " I nodded saying that I knew, " Anyway, she sent me to Camp and last I heard she was in Vegas working as a showgirl. "
" I'm sorry, Lance. " I muttered.
" Don't be. She wasn't much of a mother anyways. " he said not regretting a word.
" Still, that must have been horrible! "
" Not really. So what's your story? " He curiously asked.
" Well, my Dad is kind of a big wig in New York,so they travel a lot. I'm usually at Art school or hanging around the house by myself. It's kinda nice actually. Whenever their home they're usually fighting over what to do about me. I love them both but I like better when they're not there. " I explained.
" Yeah, I know what you mean. " we sat in silence, not an akward silence, just silence. I looked down at my scrambled eggs and when I looked up he was standing beside me. Before I could think he put his hand under my chin and kissed me. I wrapped my arms around this stranger's neck and stood up. His hands on my lower back pushed me closer to him. " Lance?! " A vaugely familiar voice said. He pulled away quickly, and turned towards the voice. " Charity?! ". I looked at the girl, tears ran down her face and she had a hurt look on her face. That must've been what I looked like. I felt a sudden surge of sorrow for this girl along with a stab of guilt. I had broken this girl's heart, well me and Lance. I looked at Lance, yeah he was cute but he had just hurt this girl. Charity turned and ran. Lance followed her and I followed Lance slowly. He grew smaller as he ran after the retreating character. I stuck my hands in my jean's pocket. By the time I got to my room Lance had caught up with Charity. The only problem was she was locked in her room. " Charity! I can explain! Please let me in! " he said while knocking on her door.
" NO! Go away! I never want to see you again! " She screamed through the door. I wondered if I was the only one that caught her voice breaking. He looked at me standing in front of my door and muttered, " Sorry. " He sighed and looked down then he left and went into his room. As I went into my room I saw Nico's door open and he came out. He knocked on Charity's door and asked if he could come in. I saw the door barely open and Nico slip in.
~ Charity's POV ~
" May I come in? " I heard a voice that wasn't that traitor Lance's. It was Nico. I got off my bed and trudged to the door. I unlatched the chain, opened the door slightly and let Nico slip in. I turned and fell face first into my pillow, sobbing. " Charity, are you okay? ", wow that was a dumb question! Even though I was in pain I smiled. I looked up at him, still smiling, " No, I'm not okay! "
He laughed, " Then why are you smiling? "
" Because of your stupid question! " I replied my smile fading.
" Oh. What happened with Lance? " he asked.
I groaned, " Ugh! He kissed Rachel! "
For some reason his eyes lit up, " I'm so sorry Charity! " He wrapped his arms around me.
I returned the hug, Nico was always there for me. I felt glad that he was hugging me? What was with me? I rembered how all my thoughts traced to Nico. What is going on? I can't fall for my best friend. What if he doesn't feel the same way? Nico let go of me, " How are you feeling? "
Um, confused and a little sad he let go of me, " I'm still sad. "
He didn't answer he just leaned towards me. Without thinking I leaned till my lips met his. I ran my fingers through my hair and he slipped his arms around me. After a minute he pulled away, " Do you love me Charity? 'Cause I've always loved you. From the first time I met you I've loved you. So Charity, now that I've made a fool of myself, do you love me? "
I didn't even pause to think, " Yes! " I said as I pulled his face to mine.
~ A/N: Yes! Nico and Charity are finally together! Now there wil be some complications of course. And I set up for action in the next chapter, can anyone guess where the action's going to happen???? R and R! ~