A/N: I apollogize (ahaha see what I did there?) for not uploading fast enough. I'm kinda busy, with the finals. I changed my pen name too :) Enjoy this chapter!

I woke up just in time. Six o'clock, an hour before we were allowed to head to Mount Olympus. I really wanted to win this contest. It would be so cool holding the trophy with Percy. I'm glad I got to be partners with him. I know, I'm just that important, aren't I?

Good! You're awake. I didn't expect that, actually.

Well, I don't want to be kicked in the butt, so I woke up early. Never underestimate Annabeth's butt-kicking skills. Hey, talking like this is so much easier! I can save the energy it takes to walk to your cabin.

Yeah, of course you would say that, you lazy butt. My cabin is just a little more than a few meters of walking. Come on, pack up your stuff, and meet me at the dining pavilion at 6:30.

I threw a bunch of clothes into my suitcase, and the stuff I'd need for two weeks. It would probably be more like a vacation, I thought. You never know what's going to come up. It could be things you never encountered before. If only it was that easy...

I brought my duffel bag to the dining pavilion. Percy was there already. "Hey, for the first time, I'm actually earlier than you!" he said, grinning.

"Yeah, emphasis on first," I said.

Just then, Drew and Nick walked in. Drew threw a flirty smile in Percy's direction. She so wants you. I'm used to it. Girls are totally attracted to me.

Ah, my dear Percy. If only you knew. Knew what? Never mind.

"Two pairs up," Chiron said. "Good job. I'll be blowing the conch horn in 5 minutes, signaling that you can leave for Mount Olympus."

After eating two slices of toast, some yogurt, cereal, and milk, Percy and I went to wait at the border. We stood there as we saw a few other pairs run up to Thalia's pine tree: Travis and Katie, Clarisse and Chris, and Will and Castor.

Suddenly, Chiron's conch horn sounded. "Good luck to all contestants!" the centaur shouted.

"Come on!" I grabbed Percy's hand as we ran down the hill. Her hand is soft. I could hold it all day. I laughed while Percy turned a deep shade of red.

We took the New York subway to the Empire State Building. I started drifting off. My last thought was Percy.

"Annabeth! Wake up!" someone was shouting.

I muttered something that sounded like, "Canaygemorleep."

"Annabeth! My head's on fire!"

"Whaidoncare."

"Some girl is trying to kiss me."

"WHAT?! WHERE?!" I screamed. Oops. Now I have everyone's attention on the subway.

"You should've seen your face," Percy said, laughing so hard he was clutching his stomach. "Priceless. Oh, and thanks for the workout, Annabeth," he added, pointing to his abs. I groaned.

We got off the subway and ran all the way to the Empire State Building.

As usual, the bald-headed security guard was there reading a magazine. "600th floor," Percy said.

"There's no such thing as the 600th floor, kiddo. Get lost," the guard said behind his super interesting magazine. I wanna kick his oversized butt.

Time for Annabeth charm. "Can we please have the card to the 600th floor?" I asked with my pleading face. You call that charm?

"No," the guard said stubbornly. Well then. Things are going to get ugly, guard.

I jumped up and as quick as a cat, snatched the magazine out of the security guy's hands. Hm, he was reading that magazine called Hot Chicks. I can see why he wouldn't put it down. "600th floor key," I said loudly, "otherwise you don't get your lady stalker magazine back." The guard turned red and handed over the card. I returned the magazine. Now that's what I call charm. Why, thank you.

The elevator ride was strangely longer than usual. The elevator was the kind that had mirrors in it. So basically, wherever I looked, I saw Percy and I reflected a million times. I tried not to stare at his face: his bright sea green eyes (DO NOT LOOK INTO), tousled dark hair (MUST RESIST URGE TO RUN HANDS THROUGH), and full lips (DO NOT MAKE MOVE). And because it's what I usually do, I made a mental list. A list of where not to look.

1. Percy's face.

2. His muscular arms.

3. His abs poking through shirt.

4. I'm a mess. Don't look there either.

When I finally got the courage to peep at his face, I saw he was smirking slightly. Oh. I forgot. HE CAN HEAR MY THOUGHTS ASDFGHJKL. Ok Annabeth, go to poker face mode.

Finally, the elevator dinged. 600th floor! Yess! Now I can stare at my architecture. Hey, you did a good job. Oh, heheh thanks. He must've noticed my statue of him. YOU MADE A STATUE OF ME? WHERE? I showed him that statue. It was 15 feet in height, and made him look like a god. Oh man, Annabeth. You are the best. I tried that poker face again.

In the throne room, we found Demeter standing impatiently. "Well, took you guys a while. Fourth couple to come," she grumbled. I noticed Percy redden at the word "couple". "Oh, my dear," said Demeter addressing me. "With that skinny body of yours, you need to eat more cereal. It's good! So anyway, my challenge is simple: in the state of Kentucky, you will look for the place I would like the most. And bam! The next god to give you a challenge would wait for you there. Good luck! Eat more cereal!" With that happy note, she disappeared with a swirl of grain. Honestly, she took her cereal too far.

"I definitely agree. We should drive to Kentucky," Percy said.

Percy went to his car and I followed. It was a sea green convertible, gift from Hephaestus. It ran on monster energy. Efficient, huh? It also had some pretty cool powers, like invisibility, and being able to fly. The convertible went faster than other cars too. The maximum speed was 300 miles per hour. We could drive that fast, invisible. Ha. Take that, policemen. You have a pretty rebellious mind for a girl who follows rules all the time ;)

"Can I drive?" I asked.

"No."

"Why?"

"Because."

Seeing this would go nowhere, I just groaned and sat back. He started the engine. "That's my girl," Percy said. 'What? Was he talking to me?' I thought hopefully. Nope. I call my car 'my girl'. Cuz, you know, it's so cool. Probably worth like 10 million bucks. But I'm never going to sell it. *frustration mode* I slapped Percy on the knee. "Ok, I get it. Now stop rambling on about your awesome car."

"I know you're jealous of my car," Percy replied, winking. That made him seem really cute, for some reason. Grr... I need to stop being so distracted. Despite every little detail running through Percy's head that I couldn't make sense of, it seemed pretty calm. Percy bent down to kiss my hair, but already drifting off to unconsciousness, I couldn't quite figure out if it was real, or just happening in my mind.

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