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Chocoholic: Leo… tell them *sobs*

Leo: This loser doesn't own me. My sexiness is too much for her.

Chocoholic: hah. haha. don't you mean scrawniness?

Percy's PoV

I slammed the locker shut as I headed out into the gym. Basketball tryouts were today and I was heading them as captain of the team. I walked upon a throng of males in black, red, and white clothing (our school colors). Some of them were running, some were practicing shooting, some were passing back and forth among other things.

I saw Annabeth in the bleachers eyes glued to a book. As if sensing me, she looked up at me and grinned. I could swear my heart sped up at the sight of her grin. She laughed at something I wasn't aware of, (probably my expression), and gestured to the waiting people.

Okay, my brain told me. Right now we have tryouts, Annabeth later.

I turned to the group of people and told them to start by running five laps around the track. "You will be timed and we're going to record all the scores. Get started."

I have to admit, holding tryouts was taxing work. Annabeth left just a few minutes ago to go and take yearbook pictures.

There were some really bad people and some really good people and some alright people, as usual. A few kids, like Jake, Aden, Brian and David really surprised me; they didn't look it, but they were among the best.

I checked my watch and sighed. Five more minutes to go. "Alright, everybody dismissed! I may have to hold a second tryout. You'll get the email from me or Coach Jen." I nodded at the coach.

"That's it. Thanks Percy. See you all later, okay? Now shower, you apes." Coach blew her whistle and the 'apes' loped over to the locker rooms. I saw a few leave the gym in just their gym clothes without showering but shrugged it off.

Right now, my mind was on Annabeth, and I also needed to tell her about that one freshman kid who's name escaped me…Sid?

Annabeth's PoV

I smiled at the four friends in front of me, grinning over a chessboard. "Say cheese!"

"Cheese," they echoed through their teeth. The flash went off as I took another yearbook picture of the Chess club.

"Thanks, guys," I motioned for them to keep playing as I left the classroom where the club met. Lastly, I needed to take a few pictures of the outdoor sports. I made my way outside into the soccer fields and got my camera ready.

I snapped a few shots of them in action, and grabbed a few players to take separate shots. After I finished, I started past the basketball courts. I heard a grunting and turned to see who it was.

On the courts was a boy with dark hair in school color gym clothes shooting free throws. He shot basket after basket, nothing but net, mostly. I decided to take a few candid pictures and hid behind a bush.

I focused my camera and had taken two shots when I saw him look behind him quickly. I lowered the camera and watched as he backed up a couple feet and then took a running start. His feet pounded on the ground as he neared the basket and then… he jumped. I could feel the mist spread out from around him but after years of practice, I had grown resistant to many things. I could clearly see him jump five feet up, higher than anybody could have, higher than the basket. He dumped the ball in the basket and landed softly on his feet.

I could feel the magic pulse around me as he turned and wiped the sweat off his face. I recognized the face: he was one of the boys at basketball tryouts. I positioned my camera and captured a few shots off his face, before bolting when his back was turned.

"Percy!" I ran towards him as he walked out of the locker rooms. He caught me and swung me around. "Woah, hey, I know you're excited to see me-"

"Oh shut up!" I whacked him on the arm. He pouted and I pulled him down to press my lips against his in a chaste kiss. "I need to show you something. Come home with me?"

He grinned at me and I regretted saying that. "OH, YES," he said loudly, on purpose, of course. "OF COURSE I'LL COME HOME WITH YOU, ANNABETH." I heard laughter erupt in the locker room and I punched Percy in the arm.

"That's not what I meant," I muttered as I led him out of the gym. "Perv."

He just laughed behind me.

Juliet's PoV

I heard Annabeth and Percy before I saw them and ran towards them. The hallway was empty and you could hear the clacking of my boots on the floor.

In truth I felt bad for giving Rachel the pictures of Annabeth. I genuinely liked Annabeth, but I was blinded by greed and that purse looked so, sooo pretty!

"Annabeth!" I called. She turned her head towards me and instantly her gaze hardened, and I realized that I would not be getting an apology anytime soon.

I caught up to her and Percy, who was watching me carefully. The look on his face said that he did not dislike me, though he wasn't overly fond of me. Mind reader, I know. I'm just that cool.

"What do you want, Juliet?" Annabeth said bitterly.

"Uh," I said stupidly, still caught up in my own thoughts. "Oh, yeah. I, uh, wanted to apologize for, you know, helping Rachel. I was blinded by greed and I really wanted that purse and-"

"It's fine," Percy waved me off, not unkindly, and turned to Annabeth with a mischievous look on his handsome face. "Now, if you'll excuse us, Annabeth wanted to take me home."

"Percy!" Annabeth whacked him despite the blush on her face.

I backed away slowly. "Oh… Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt anything," and, after a pause, I added, "you know they have video cameras in the locker rooms, right?"

Annabeth huffed and dragged a laughing Percy away from the hallway.

"Alright, Percy, we need to talk," I heard Annabeth's voice carry over, and laughed, wondering just how much talking would be done between them.

Hey, guys. Chocoholic here.

So, I have an excuse. The first time was after ISAT week and I was so tired. The second, I had a lot of homework and tests after ISATs so… yeah.

But it's spring break now, so yay!

You know, I felt that Juliet's character could really develop into something mor than an extra.

Hope you enjoyed. It's not my favorite, kind of just a filler chapter. I think it leads up to the next chapter better, though. I just couldn't help but add in the sexual innuendo!

Now review, or I'll send Leo to 'awe you with his sexiness'.

*shudders*