Annabeth's POV

Ringg ring!

The annoying sound of my cell phone echoed through my room.

Ugh. Who calls at 6 in the morning? It's a holiday today, and there's no work.

I sigh, grabbing my phone from the side table. I pressed the call button, not minding to check who it even is.

"Hello." I say emotionlessly.

"ANNABETHH!" the woman screamed. No second thoughts, it was Madge.

"Hey, uh, Madge, it's 6 in the morning. What do you want?" I say rudely. Hey, I'm really grumpy, especially when I don't wake up by myself.

"Oh wake up, Annabeth. We're gonna bond together today, right?" she squeals.

"Oh yeah, that." I was too lazy to go out of the house, actually.

"Come on, Annie. I've set a much better and more mature thing to do tonight. DOUBLE DATE!" she practically screamed through my cell, and right now I felt like throwing my phone out the window.

"Jeez, stop screaming, Madge. And a double date? I haven't even met any other men here in San Fran." I yawn.

"Oh, don't worry, I'm gonna set you up with someone." She says.

I growl. "Madge! I don't want to have dinner with someone I don't even know! And-"

"Chill, Annabeth. You'll just find out later tonight. Right now, let's go shopping and makeover!" she says, and I sigh heavily.

"Madge. If you love me as your best friend, you will not let me go through this. You CLEARLY know that I hate shopping and makeovers right?"

"Oh come on, just for tonight! Let's relax. And don't worry, your sparring partner will be there too."

My eyes widen.

I imagine Percy in a polo shirt, and some khaki pants. His hair was still messy, but it looked good.

I huffed. "Fine. Just because we haven't seen each other for a long time, I'll agree with this double date."

"Weee! I'll pick you up at about 12, Annie. This will be so much fun!" she squeals, and finally ends the call.

Percy's POV

The sunlight streams through the window, waking me up. I smiled. I'm gonna see Annabeth again tonight, and hopefully we could talk more.

I stand up, and see Madge's note stuck to my side table.

Percy,

Annabeth and I are having some girl time today, until about 5. Dress well for tonight; make sure you're more handsome than the guy I'm hooking Annabeth with. Be back here at about quarter to 7, and we'll pick Annabeth in her apartment.

Love you,

Madge

I sighed. Make sure you're more handsome than the guy I'm hooking Annabeth with. Seriously, Madge? Oh my gods.

I go through my clothes, but all I brought were some v-necks and some shorts. Guess I'll have to go shopping too.

I imagine Annabeth, seeing her all dolled up. I licked my lips.

Looks like this will be a pretty good night.

Annabeth's POV

"This, this looks great on you!" Madge says, carrying a black strapless dress, which was about an inch higher from my knees.

I give her a weird look. "Madge, I'm not… as daring as you. That's not my style."

"Oh come on, explore! All you wear are shorts or pants and t-shirts. Just try it." She insists, pushing me in the dressing room for who knows how many times already.

I fit it, and step out of the dressing room.

"So, what do you think." I say for the nth time, spinning a little.

Madge stares at me, then smiles. "Perfect! It suits you! Now all you need are some nice shoes. Later on, all of the men will be staring at you." She jokes.

I wonder if Percy will too. I thought in my head.

For some reason, Madge must've read my mind. "Well, except my Percy, of course."

I mentally roll my eyes.

Madge's POV

We were having mani pedi now, and I glance at Annabeth.

Annabeth Chase. Ever since 2nd grade, she was always the star. She was the highest in class, and she was a lot prettier than me before. Key word, before. Now, I'm going to outshine her. With a pretty face, and a handsome boyfriend, I'm much better than her now.

I mean, you all thought I was all 'best friends' with her? Puh-lease. I only interacted with her because I wanted to copy her quizzes and homework when we were little. She actually thought I wanted to be friends with her; it was just a bonus. I just rode with the so-called friendship that we have.

Now, I begged Percy to go with me here to San Fran, so I can show her that I've changed. And that I'm way better than her now. So far, everything was going well; except that there was one thing. I've seen them look at each other.

I mean, I've been watching them the whole time, right at the moment Percy pulled her into the alley. They hugged, and their faces were all happy. So they knew each other?

Once I asked about their camp, I became even more suspicious. Sparring partners? What a lame excuse. I mean, who spars at-

"Madge, you done? My nails are all buffed clean." Annabeth interrupts me.

I put on my girly and dumb mask on. "Oh, I'm done too! Now come on, it's almost 5. I'll bring you to your apartment, so you can get ready." I say sweetly, and she smiles.

She walks ahead of me, and I couldn't help but stare daggers at her.

Annabeth's POV

It's almost 7, and I stare at myself in the mirror.

Definitely not me.

I braided my hair like a headband, and let my loose curls fall down to my shoulder. I put only little make up, since I hated it. Just a bit of powder, and some dark red lipstick. The dress fit perfectly, and I topped it off with some red pumps to match my lips.

I looked good, I guess.

I sighed, sitting at my bed, waiting for the car.

Madge's POV

We were on the way to Annabeth's apartment now, and Percy was driving. I stared at him. He was wearing a blue polo shirt, and some khaki pants. Instead of his hair slicked back that I loved so much, he made it all shaggy and messy, like he just got out of bed. I hated it, but anyway, he was still cute.

We finally stop in front of her apartment, and I bring up my mirror and my lipstick.

"Percy, I'll do some re-touching. Why don't you go pick her up?" I say, and Percy looks at me weirdly.

"Are you sure? I mean, it's-"

"Oh, come on, we'll be late for the reservation! Just do it." I say, and I watch him go out of the car, and ring the doorbell.

I smirk. I wonder what his reaction will be.

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