I had to be seen on camera for an alibi in case the Cullens were nearby. I sat down in a lobby chair, getting many looks from passingby women. After a tall, brunette took a glance at me, her buff boyfriend halted. Turning around, he asked,
"You checkin' out my girl, punk?" His attitude was like most Ares' kids I'd met, but his looks were that of an oversized schoolboy's.
"No."
He shoved me. Instead of me stumbling back, I didn't budge.. He shoved me again, but I kept my ground. He then took a swing at me. Ducking, I swept my ankle under his and made him fall on his back. A cop then stuck his billy-club inbetween the two of us, in an attempt to break up the fight. I looked at him innocently.
"I'm not sure what happened, sir, but this man tried to attack me. I simply defended myself." I said, using my "gift" effectively. He nodded his head and led the angry man away. I sat back down, and sighed. My cell rang.
"Hello?"
"Percy, don't try to fool me. I know you're stalling me. In fact, I can see you." Annabeth's voice said. I kept my composure.
"Oh, lovely. That doesn't change the truth."
"Percy. You. Aren't. A. Monster."
"Say all you want, Annabeth. I'm a monster." I said, my voice cracking in the end.
"You can't go. I just got you back. Please."
It felt good for her to say that.
"Really?"
"I love you, Seaweed Brain."
That was all I needed to hear. I flitted out of the lobby and into the parking lot. It was pouring now. Sure enough, Annabeth stood, leaning on the car door, staring at her phone sadly. I flitted behind her.
"Is that true?" I asked softly. She looked behind her and smiled.
"Percy, you are the biggest Seaweed Brain I've ever met. Of course I love you!"
Those five words were the ones I'd been waiting for the past 18 years of my life to hear. I didn't speak. Instead we kissed so passionately, Aphrodite would be envious.
I wished the moment would never end. I suppose it came true for the next ten minutes. We just stood there; Two lovers, both forbidden in so many ways Nemisis would probably have a heart attack if we broke one more rule, kissing in the rain.
So, that's the end of the first 'book'. You'll need to go on my profile to see the opening of the next book, which will hopefully be up soon. If I get enough reviews, maybe I'll give you a sneek peek. Hurry, though!
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