I hoped you liked my last chapter. I really liked the last part of the second chapter. Here is the third chapter so please enjoy.

Quote: Everything is okay in the end, if it isn't okay, it's not the end.

Chapter 4:

I woke up the next morning from the smell of cooking waffles. I smiled. It had been a dreamless night, which was great if you were a half blood but also a bit nerve-racking. I shook off the feeling of fear and threw the covers off my body. Cold air imminently carpeted my uncovered skin. I shivered, hopped out of bed and turned the fan off in one fluid motion. Satisfied I walked to the kitchen.

Paul was slaving over the hot stove making blue waffles. Oh yeah, I thought, everything here is blue. Paul was the only person in the kitchen so when I walked in it was a little awkward. I sat down on a white bar stool and slowly turned left and right. (it is a twisty stool) After about two minutes of silent Paul spoke.

"Good morning Annabeth; I hope you slept well," he said flipping two waffles over.

"Very well, thank you for asking," I answered politely.

"Waffles will be ready soon," Paul said grabbing some plates out of the pearl sheen cabinet.

I nodded in acknowledgment, still turning in my seat. It was getting really quiet and pretty uncomfortable. I wasn't one to start conversation and apparently neither was Paul, which didn't bother me. Finally, Sally came walking out of her room with a smile that reached from ear to ear. I laughed silently. Sally was so funny; she was so much different from any other parent I have ever met. She never yelled at Percy or, that I know of, raised her voice unless it was life threatening. Not even life threatening to her, mainly Percy. She loved Percy so much and he knew it. All she wanted was for Percy to be safe. Every time before we went on a quest Percy would Iris-message his mother assuring her that he was going to be safe.

"Good morning Annabeth, Paul!" Sally sang.

"Morning Sally," I said putting on a smile-it was hard not to.

"Good morning honey," Paul said momentarily walking away from the stove to give his wife a kiss.

Sally's face flushed red and I laugh-silently of course. Paul finished up the waffles then handed Sally and me a glass plate. He flopped a giant blue waffle on my plate and drenched it in syrup. I was plopping a piece of waffle in my mouth when a boy with a rats nest for hair and drool hardened to his face walked out of Percy's room. I laughed so hard my milk spewed everywhere.

"Oh my gods!" I laughed. I was laughing so hard my stomach was cramping up.

"What?" Percy croaked.

"Look in the *laugh* mirror," Percy walked over to a mirror and jumped back about five feet when he saw his reflection.

"Holy-!" Percy exclaimed catching his breath only making me laugh harder.

"Shut up!" Percy snapped trying to sound mad but couldn't because he was laughing.

I could even hear muffled laughter from Sally and Paul. I turned back toward my food and started shoving bits of waffle in my mouth but it was not staying down. I couldn't help but laugh. Percy came over to me, playfully slapped my shoulder then walked over to the stove and got himself a waffle. Percy then proceeded to pull up a chair and scoot next to me. I was still gulping down giggles when Percy tapped on my shoulder.

"What do you want to do today?" Percy asked pushing some of his unruly black hair out of his eyes.

"Maybe we can-" I started to say but couldn't keep a straight face, "Sorry Percy but, I can't take you seriously when you look like that."

"Fine!" Percy said then stormed off to his room.

A few minutes later Percy walked out, hair brushed and drool completely cleaned off his face. He even took it to the next level and changed into jeans and a t-shirt. He did a spin, making me laugh, then returned to his seat with out saying a word. I laughed.

"What now?" Percy asked setting his fork down with hast.

"Nothing, nothing," I said innocently as I put my plate in the sink.

I thanked Paul for the waffles then walked to my room to change. I unzipped the bag that had been thrown in the corner and pulled out a pair of short jeans and a nice-ish t-shirt. Once I changed into the jeans I rolled then up to my knees. I put the bag back in its place then walked out into the living room. Percy and his mom were sitting on the couch watching t.v when I walked in. Percy turned around and smiled, that cute little boy smile that made me laugh.

"What's up?" he asked coming over to where I was standing.

"Well, I was changing..." I said matter-of-factly.

"Oh, well what do you want to do today?" Percy asked changing the subject.

"Um, well I would love to see more of New York," I hinted.

"Okay, more of New York it is," Percy said smiling.

Percy told him mom that they were going to be out for a while and that he was taking the car. Confused, I followed after him.

"Percy where are we going?" I asked running after him.

"Just get in," I said opening the door. I shrugged and got in the car.

Percy got in the car and back out of the drive way. He put on some music and hit the road. I gave up asking questions and just relaxed and let the wind run through my hair. We had been driving for a while and I was starting to think Percy kidnapped me but before I could say anything I spotted a small beach house just a ways down the road. I smiled and braced myself for what was ahead.

Sorry that chapter was short but I just have so much stuff to do. I hope you liked that chapter and I would like it if you review