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Twenty Nine (Percy):
"Percy," Nico turns to look at me from the passenger seat of the car. "This isn't a good idea. We should just go back now."
"NO!" I shout back unintentionally. "I have to do this."
"And as your cousin, I have to do this," I give him a confused before his hand comes in contract with my face.
"Hey!" I frown as I rush my hand to where his hand hit me.
"It's for your own good," he tells me. "Percy, she doesn't like you anymore. You completely ignored her and no amount of songs and serenades will get her to forgive you."
"But you should always try," I reason.
"Not when things are going to end badly." Nico replies. "And I know that you aren't going to listen to me, but I just want to make sure you don't get heartbroken."
"If you know that I'm not going to listen, why would you bother trying?" I cock my head at him.
"Because 'you should always try'," Nico smirks as he quotes me. "Now, if you really want to do this, just get it over with."
"Okay," I say as I get out of the car and lock it once Nico is out too. We walk up her to her large house and hit the button on the gate.
"State your name and why you're here," the prerecorded voice says.
"Percy Jackson and Nico di Angelo," I say. "We're here to see Rachel."
The gate swings open and I lead the way to the side of the house where her bedroom balcony is. It's only about 7 so she's probably watching TV or something that girls do. I look at Nico for reassurance but he doesn't say anything. He just rolls his eyes.
"Are you ready?" I ask him.
"As ready as I'll ever be." Nico takes a rock and chucks it at the window of her bedroom, completely shattering it. "Oops…"
Rachel runs over to the window and immediately sees us. "What are you doing here?" she growls.
Instead of responding, I strum my guitar and then start to sing.
I've painted these walls a million times
I drove so far to say these lines
The only thing i wanted was with you
And I've packed my bags, yeah I'll be fine
I've made some calls, I've said goodbye
Nico then hits the play button on the music player that has the recorded instrumental music in the background. Then, I continue to sing.
She'll see me in a couple days
She'll wipe the smile off my face.
You're not looking yourself today,
I can see it in the way that your hands shake
And you know that you're no good for no one else but me love
And you're trying not to act so cute
With your hands in your pocket and one on your locket
Show me something new
I'm writing down your favorite things
To show you that I've read through your letter again
As pages fall, my heart falls too
You cross your t's and dot your i's
I'm not saying goodbye
I've been sleeping with the lights on baby
I know it drives you crazy, tonight I swear we'll be alone
But damn girl is it so obvious, that I'm out of luck and we're out of time
So tonight you'll be all mine
I'm writing down your favorite things
To show you that I've read through your letter again
As pages fall, my heart falls too
You cross your t's and dot your i's
I'm not saying goodbye
I've been sleeping with the lights on
I've been sleeping with the lights on
I've been sleeping with the lights on baby
I've been sleeping with the lights on baby
I know it drives you crazy, tonight I swear we'll be alone
I'm writing down your favorite things
To show you that I've read through your letter again
As pages fall, my heart falls too
You cross your t's and dot your i's
I'm not saying goodbye
I end it and then look up at her hopefully. "So… Do you forgive me?" I call up to her, because she's on the second story of her mansion.
"After all that we've been through," she starts. "You expect a song to change the mistakes you made?"
"Well, now that you're putting it that way…" I realize. "I am here to also apologize."
"Percy…" she says but Nico cuts her off.
"HEY! RACHEL! ARE WE THAT DISCUSTING THAT YOU HAVE TO STAND UP THERE WHILE WE SHOUT TO YOU?" Nico yells. "YOU JUST GOT SERANADED AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN DECENT ENOUGH TO TALK TO US TO OUR FACES."
"Nico, you haven't changed a bit… Unlike your cousin Percy!" Rachel exclaims.
"I haven't changed and either has Percy!" Nico defends. "Maybe you're the one who's changed…"
"Nico, stop." I order. "It's my battle to fight. I don't need you to defend me." I turn back to Rachel, "Please, forgive me. It was a really jerky thing to do, but you have to know I'm busy. I haven't had time for anything, not even my mom!"
"And you know how much Percy loves his mom," Nico snickers.
I blush. "There's nothing wrong with being a mama's boy."
"Oh, yes. There is."
I ignore his comment and talk to Rachel again. "But Rachel, I'm actually sorry. I wouldn't drive all the way out here and write a song for you for nothing. You mean a lot to me and I think I love you."
"I'm sorry, Percy," Rachel says, "but you've hurt me too many times."
"What?" I gasp. "When have I ever hurt you besides how I couldn't get back to you?"
"I think it's best if you just left," she advises before leaving her window.
"AFTER EVERYTHING I'VE DONE FOR YOU, THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT ME?" I scream up to her. "YOU'RE GOING TO BE SO MAD THAT YOU LEFT ME, RACHEL. JUST WAIT AND SEE."
She calls back. "You never left me because we were together!"
I try and respond but Nico stops him. "Percy, she's not worth it. There are tons of other girls dying to date you. I'll just have to find you another love interest. Hmm… What about Annabeth?"
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