So sorry for not updating in a week! I've been so busy with... everything!

I'd like to thank you all for honestly telling me stuff I need to improve on! I totally agree with all of you on your opinions! So, I addressed them. Like one person said that Thalia was fading in the background (I made up SO MUCH DRAMA FOR HER WHICH SHOULD BE COMING UP SOON. IT'S SO AMAZING) and another said how it is rude of Ariella to videotape Thalia, Nico, and Percy (It totally was. She's a really strange person. But in this chapter, I explain more about it)

Enjoy!

Eighteen (Thalia):

"So what does this have to do with Nico and I?"

"Well, you two are guys, so I figured that you two would know what I should expect for a first date," I tell Percy.

"Then why is she here?" Nico gestures to Annabeth.

"She's my friend; why wouldn't she be here?"

"Never mind," he sighs. "But you've been on plenty of dates before. This one is just like the rest."

"Yeah," Percy adds. "You don't even need our help."

"Yes I do!" I exclaim. "So, where do you think Leo is taking me?"

"I don't know," Nico says coldly. "Why don't you ask him yourself?"

"It's called a surprise, smart one. Ever heard of it?" I snap back at him.

"Calm down guys," Annabeth says. "It's no use getting worked up over a date."

"Yes it is!" I tell her. "Because everything has to be perfect. Guys, this is the first date I'm ever going on that I actually want to. All the other times I've either felt bad or went out with for publicity."

"This is ridiculous," Nico crosses his arms. "Just wear something nice, but not too formal or casual, alright? See? It wasn't so hard."

"That's a great idea, Nico!" I gush. "But now what do I wear?"

"Ask Ariella," Nico suggests. "I kind of hired her to be our stylist because I felt bad that her brother forgot her birthday…"

"You did what?!" Percy and I shout at the same time.

"She was sad…"

"She can be sad, Nico!" I exclaim. "There are tons of sad children dying all across the world because of hunger or other causes. Do you hire them to be our stylist without our permission? Oh, and I'd prefer to have a dying child to do my clothing so I can pay them so they can buy some food!" I fume.

"Jeez," he steps back. "I didn't realize I'd make you so angry Thalia."

"I'm angry too," Percy tells me. "She invaded our privacy, Nico! She took that video of us without our permission and posted it online! Yeah, I get she's a fan, but she has no right to do that! I'm pretty sure it's illegal."

"Like you wouldn't do that if you were in her position…" Nico reasons.

"I wouldn't!" Percy replies. "Because that's creepy! And it's a form of stalking. Stalking people out isn't socially acceptable."

"Just give her a chance, guys." He tries. "Thalia, aren't you the one who said we're not here to make enemies?"

"She isn't an enemy." I shrug. "We just don't like her. Can you honestly say that you like her?"

"She's alright."

"Traitor," Percy calls.

"Am not!" Nico defends. "I'm just following Thalia's advice!"

"When did this have anything to do with me?" I question them.

"Since it was your advice!" Nico screams at me.

"Haven't you learned never to listen or trust me when I say stuff to you?" I yell back. "My ideas and advice never make sense!"

"They're better than Percy's…"

"Shut up!" Annabeth demands. "Thalia, don't stain your voice; you're going on a date later. And Nico, you shouldn't have hired her without your cousins' permission. I'm sorry, but that's just the way it is."

"Got anything to say to me?" Percy asks her.

"Uh…" Annabeth thinks about it. "No."

A pounding rumbles of the door before Percy could do anything but frown. "Di Angelo!" the voice shouts.

"Nico isn't in here," I cover. "It's just me and Annabeth… Talking about girl stuff!"

"Then why is there a 'Private Siren Meeting Plus Annabeth' sign on the door?" the voice demands.

We all stare at Percy. "What?" he asks us. "I thought it would be a nice touch. Then we wouldn't have any listeners anymore."

"Just open the door!" the voice shouts.

"Fine," Nico sighs as he walks across the small room to undo the lock. He swings the door open to reveal Zach. "What?"

"What is this?" Zach shoves a magazine into Nico's face.

"It's a little too far," Nico says sarcastically. "Maybe you should put it closer so I could actually see it. You know, if it is humanly possible."

Zach moves it back only a little. "What. Is. This?"

"It looks like the newest Glimmer magazine," Nico stares at it.

"Look at the picture," Zach says, obviously irritated.

"Oh look! It's me," Nico smiles.

"Do you see who's there with you?" Zach demands.

"Yeah, your sister."

"And what are you doing with my sister?"

"Giving her a hug," he answers.

"And why would you do this without my permission?" Zach interrogates him.

"Jeez," Nico takes a step back. "You forgot your only sister's birthday. That's pretty tough. You know, I had a sister once too. Want to know what happened? We got into an argument. Kind of like the one you and Ariella are having now. Skip ahead a few pages and boom; she's dead. And guess what! It was all my fault. So maybe if you stopped being so overprotective and were actually honest with her, she wouldn't be mad at you. So I recommend to stop yelling at me and to sort things out with Ariella."

"Why were you hugging her?" he completely ignores Nico's speech.

"I was trying to make her feel better so she didn't end up like a second Bianca. People do things when they're mad, Zach; things that ruin your life forever. They don't realize the consequences until it's too late." Nico fumes. "They leave you alone. No family to care for you, nothing left to live for. Nothing to look forward to but visiting their grave where they will forever haunt you and make you wish that you don't deserve this pain that they're causing you…"

"Nico," I put my hand on his shoulder. "Stop. You're making yourself upset. Take a deep breath like I taught you…"

"You have your cousin teach you stuff on anger management? You should see a therapist. You're obviously crazy." Zach dares.

"Do you honestly think I haven't tried?" Nico demands. "They claim I'm delirious, that I need medication. Would you like to hear what I have to say to both therapists and you?"

"Sure," Zach rolls his eyes. "What's the worst you can do? Call me some profanities?"

"You wish it was that easy," Nico beats his eyes at Zach. "Thalia, get me your guitar."

I run over to my acoustic guitar and pick it up and hand it to my younger cousin.

"Aw," Zach cooes. "Baby Nico is so upset about losing her sister that he's going to serenade me…"

"Nico…" I warn him. Whenever Nico is mad at people, when I mean mad, I mean like furious, he always writes these awful songs about them. But I guess Zach deserves it. He basically signed himself up for it.

"Thalia, you know I have to do this."

"Just… Don't break my strings," I tell him.

"No promises," Nico says before beginning to violently strum on my guitar. Then, the most meaningful words I've ever heard begin to flow from his mouth.

My ship went down

In a sea of sound.

When I woke up alone I had everything:

A handful of moments I wished I could change

And a tongue like a nightmare that cut like a blade.

In a city of fools,

I was careful and cool,

But they tore me apart like a hurricane...

A handful of moments I wished I could change

But I was carried away.

Give me therapy.

I'm a walking travesty

But I'm smiling in everything.

Therapy...

You were never a friend to me

And you can keep all your misery.

My lungs gave out

As I faced the crowd.

I think that keeping this up could be dangerous.

I'm flesh and bone,

I'm a rolling stone

And the experts say I'm delirious.

Give me therapy.

I'm a walking travesty

But I'm smiling in everything.

Therapy...

You were never a friend to me

And you can take back your misery.

Nico glares at Zach, not taking a break from playing, but still saying. "This part is for you."

Arrogant boy,

Love yourself so no one has to.

They're better off without you.

(They're better off without you.)

Arrogant boy,

Cause a scene like you're supposed to.

They'll fall asleep without you.

You're lucky if your memory remains.

Give me therapy.

I'm a walking travesty

But I'm smiling in everything.

Therapy...

You were never a friend to me

And you can take back your misery.

Therapy...

I'm a walking travesty

But I'm smiling in everything.

Therapy...

You were never a friend to me

And you can choke on your misery.

Zach snickers. "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."

"What about my fist?" Nico taunts. "I'm sure that will hurt you."

"Nico!" I scold before slamming the door in Zach's face. "We're not here to make enemies."

"Too late," Nico stares at me with eyes full of hate. "I've already made one." I sigh as I sit down on my bed. What about my date?

Yo! So, Thalia's going on a date with Leo. TOTAL DRAMA GOING UP. Tell me your predictions!

Opinions? Thoughts?

Oh, right! I forgot I need your help on something! Kay, so should the Siren's best childhood friend come to visit? If so, OC or character from the book? Tell me who if its a character!

And what should this boarding school be called? I totally forgot to think of one and now I can't! Suggestions?

Review?

Whoops. Forgot to mention that this song is by All Time Low. I don't own ANYTHING but my OCs.