PERCY POV:
"Dad?" My eyes widen and I squeezed her hand to make sure she was okay. Luckily, she squeezed back. Annabeth looked away from her dad and closed her eyes looking down on her lap. "What do you want?" She didn't make any contact with his whatsoever, and her voice was raspy and demanding. I guess I could understand that.
"Look Annabeth-" He said coming closer to her.
She reluctantly stood up and sat on the other side of me on the floor and her voice was clear and straight "If you came to apologise, don't try it. I'm fine living alone, thank you very much, and I have friends to have my back. And if you don't mind…" Annabeth looked at her father dead in the eye but she held no emotion, at all. She turned back for a split second and took out a sketch book like she had the most time in the world.
"Annabeth-" He step closer to her. Nico and Travis immediately stood up in front of him being the closest to him.
"I don't recommend you coming any closer to me." But this time, she said it in a more softer voice. A sweeter voice.
"Annabeth look," Annabeth was about to stand up and I think she was about to snap his head off but I quickly pulled her down to the ground "I understand that you might not want to look let a long talk to me. I understand, It's just that I've missed you, the boys missed you."
Annabeth scoffed "Where's Susan?"
"Out…" He said in a soft voice.
"Well," Annabeth stood up "I guess were done here because obviously," Annabeth adjusted her shirt and pants "You only came here because Susan isn't here. It's best if you leave." She walked behind Nico and Travis and squeezed their arms. They looked at her and she nodded. They sat back down on the grass and Annabeth was facing her father.
"Look, I know, but I want to be there for you. I'm very proud of you, especially with SYC."
"Well thanks for the insurance." She replied coldly. She sat back down and started to sketch buildings on her paper.
"I want you to know that I will be there, with Susan and the boys."
Annabeth's eyes widen and she stood up and walked up to her dad and gave him the cold glare "What did you do? Bribe her?" I could see him fear of his own daughter.
"N-No. I-I wouldn't," He gulped "Do that." He took a step back and she just rolled her eyes and stepped back to. "Please, just give me a chance to catch up with you"
She took a deep breath and stepped back even more now she was next to Thalia who stood up the first time Annabeth said 'Dad?' "Okay."
"Why not we start with a fresh start? Like a song with your friends and" Insert random cough from her father here "The Golden 3." Me Nico and Thalia nodded.
"I really don't feel like-"
"Annabeth." Thalia said in a warning voice but a hinting voice.
"Actually, I think it would be a great!" She said fake cheery. Everyone stared at her wide eyed but she just ignored them and glanced back saying 'play along' so we did. She led us to the auditorium where we set up.
Her dad sat in one of the seats that had an clear view of the stage. Annabeth gave a silent nod to everyone and the Stolls and Jason ran up the stairs and dimmed the lights. Me and Leo took the guitar, Nico was on the drums, the girls are doing backup and claps while Thalia and Annabeth, who knew the song most, sang as main. I knew this would be a hard song, especially because there are some whistle notes, but I have learnt the hard way not to under estimate girls.
-TOO, LITTLE TO LATE by JoJo-
Everyone (Girls) - Italics
Annabeth - Bold
Thalia - Underline
Leo played the guitar first with the melody while the girls stood on the side clapping their hands. Nico slowly faded in.
Come with me
Stay the night
You say the words but boy it don't feel right
What do ya expect me to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You take my hand
And you say you've changed
But boy you know your begging don't fool me
Because to you it's just a game (You know it's just too little too late)
I could see the worry in her dads eyes. I kinda feel bad for him for negating his own daughter for how many YEARS again? not. A crowd started to appear from the seats with lit up phones and waving them up high.
So let me on down
'Cause time has made me strong
I'm starting to move on
I'm gonna say this now
Your chance has come and gone
And you know...
It's just too little too late
a little too wrong
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase
To be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
Yeah yeaaahhh... It's just too little too late… Mhmmm
The lights flashed for a while until it returned to normal
I was young
And in love
I gave you everything
But it wasn't enough
And now you wanna communicate (You know it's just too little too late)
Go find someone else
In letting you go
I'm loving myself
You got a problem
But don't come asking me for help
'Cause you know...
The girls took over while Annabeth and Thalia just danced together spinning each other.
It's just too little too late
a little too wrong
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase
To be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
They stopped and Thalia began to wonder around the stage
I can love with all of my heart, baby
I know I have so much to give (I have so much to give)
With a player like you I don't have a prayer
That's no way to live
Ohhhh... mmm nooo
It's just too little too late
Yeaahhhh...
Annabeth had to hold some notes for a little long so the backups came in and sang in time while Annabeth sang the long notes, I'm surprise she is still breathing..
It's just too little too late
a little too wrong
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You just like the chase
To be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
Thalia joined the back ups with the spare mic while Annabeth took the stage with the whistle notes.
Yeah
You know it's just too little too late
Oh, I can't wait
Then the lights snapped back on and the instruments just slowly faded out as the girls walked out from the side. Now, it was just the boys and Annabeth. She sealed it by saying "I'll see you tomorrow night." Her dad was left speechless as everyone left the stage.
"Annabeth don't you think that was a bit harsh?" Katie asked.
"He deserved it. Besides, it's getting late. I'm going." Then she pushed herself out of the crowd like no big deal.
Everyone looked at me with concerned eyes. I was just trying to eat a cupcake. Am I not allowed to do that now? I looked up from my cupcake and had a confused expression "What?"
Everyone face palmed in disbelief, including the boys. They pointed to a Annabeth who was walking away. "Remember what your mum told you?"
I widen my eyes and said "Oooh!" I dropped the cupcake and I could just feel the rolling of the eyes and the face palming.
I ran towards Annabeth and touched a shoulder "Annabeth! Wait up!" She stopped and looked at me with an raised eyebrow "Okay so, ah, how do I say this?" I started to scratch the back of my neck. "U-uh…"
Annabeth chuckled a bit "Spill it Seaweed Brain!" She slapped my arm
"I-I…" HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO TELL HER THIS?! "mymumwantstomeetyoutonight so yeah.."
"Percy, how am I supposed to understand what ever the hell your saying?"
"My mum wants to meet you tonight…" I mumbled the last few bits hoping she won't hear and I started to fidget with my fingers.
"Okay? What time?"
I looked up with shocked eyes… Did she really just… she just… she wants to? "U-Uh 7?"
"Um Percy?"
"Ya?"
"Its 6:50."
My eyes got wider and I pulled her by the wrist in the car she was trying to keep up with me pulling her. What am I supposed to do with her?
"MUM! I'M HOME!" I screamed opening the door. I looked over at Annabeth and smiled she scowled at me and hit my shoulder "OWW! What was that for?" I asked rubbing my shoulder
"Don't scream you idiot!"
I just looked down and mumbled "sorry…" I'm guessing she heard me because she smiled.
Suddenly my Mum came running from the kitchen and hugged me so tight that I thought I was gonna die. "PERCY! I KNEW I CONVINCED DAD ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU GO TO SCHOOL!"
"Wait.. You did it?"
"Ya, no duh! He's terrified of me, it comes naturally." She did a sly smirk and turned to Annabeth
"And I'm guessing this is the famous Annabeth Chase Percy keeps telling me about? How she has princess curls, amazing smell, beautiful, stunning eyes-" I quickly closed my mums mouth with my hand
"Ah…" I scratched my neck.
"AW! I made you blush! How cute! Well then, I am Sally Jackson. Please, call me Sally! Welcome to the Jackson residence!" My mum game Annabeth a warm hug and Annabeth smiled, my mum just has that effect on people ya' know? "Please, follow me, dinner is ready." We followed my mum only to see a man sitting at the table. He was in his late 30's and looked okay. "This, is Paul Blofis. He is my…." My mum scratched her neck like how I always do "Boyfriend. Percy," She turned to me and whipped her arms in front of me so I couldn't move forwards "Please, don't kill him. Thank you." I nodded slowly.
I glared at him and Annabeth just nudged me on the side and whispered in my ear "Be nice." I just rolled my eyes and went back to eating.
After a few minutes my mum decided to break the silence feeling the tension in the room. Well, doh! I just found out my mum has a boyfriend! "Well, Uh, Annabeth how long have you been seeing Percy here?" My mum said trying to break the tension.
Suddenly, a flash of thunder came to the room and Zues showed up in human form. Paul dropped his spoon and his eyes were wide (A/N Can we just say Paul can see through mist okay?). Annabeth's eyes were wider. "Yes," His voiced boomed around the room "When did this happen?! I do not approve!" He shouted.
Paul sat there in complete silence. But not even before 1 second Poseidon and Hades transported into the room "STOP!" Hades shouted motioning his arm out.
"THIS," Zues threw a magazine infront of us and it was a picture of me and Annabeth kissing at our rock. The headline was 'WHO IS THIS WONDERFUL BLONDE MYSTERY THAT HAS CAME INTO JACKSON'S LIFE?' "IS UNEXEPYTABLE!" Zues boomed that cause the glass to fall of the table.
Hades and Poseidon's eyes got wider. Mum looked like she was going to explode from all the shouting and breaking. "Calm down, brother." My dad said softly.
"How am I supposed to calm down! Unless this young lady," Zues pointed towards Annabeth "Is a super model or a big shot, I do not approve!"
Poseidon rolled his eyes and looked at Zues in an unbelievable way "What is your problem!?" Poseidon shouted at his brother.
"DON'T YOU DARE SHOUT AT ME! We need to keep these boys safe!" Zues said pointing towards the ground.
Nothing was there. Suddenly, Nico and Thalia got dropped on their butts and screamed "OOOWWW!"
"DON'T HURT MY CHILDREN!" Hades shouted
"Oh please Hades, save the act!" Zues shouted
Poseidon had his head in his hand face-palming and Nico chimed in "Uh… What?"
"OH DON'T GET ME STARTED WITH YOU TWO!"
"WHAT DID WE DO?!" Thalia shouted back at her dad. Our heads kept turning towards them as the tension grew. Everyone was quite except both of them. Our heads were moving like we were watching a tennis ball at a tennis game.
"YOU AND FIRE BOY!"
"SO?! THAT IS NONE OF YOUR CONCERN!"
"YES IT IS, I AM YOUR FATHER!"
"OH, SO PICK THIS TIME TO BECOME MY FATHER? I SEE!"
"OH DON'T GO THERE!"
"YOU WERE THE ONE WHO LEFT ME!"
"OH AND YOU," Zues said pointing to Nico "DON'T THINK YOU'RE OF THE HOOK BOY!"
"THAT IS MY CHILD AND HE CAN DO WHATEVER HE WANTS!" Our heads shot to Hades and our eyes widen I forgot that Paul was still here.
"I DON'T CARE! IT IS BAD FOR THIER REPUTATION!" Zues said
"SO-" Hades tried to start but there was a sudden voice. It was only now I realised that Poseidon was still shaking his head.
"STOP IT!" We al turned around to see… my mum? "DON'T BE CONTROLLING!"
"SHUT IT SALLY! IT WAS YOU'RE STUPID IDEA TO SEND THIS DIMWITS TO SCHOOL! THEY ARE GOING BACK ON TOUR!"
"WE NEED SCHOOL! HAS IT EVER OCCURRED TO YOU THAT WE WANT TO BE SO CALLED 'NORMAL?'" Thalia shouted at her dad
"TOO BAD! YOU WERE BORN INTO THIS GREEK CHAIN LINE AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!"
"IT'S NOT LIKE I WANTED TO BE HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE! WHO MADE ME INTO A TREE? WHO MADE ME A DEMIGOD? YOU!"
"IT IS AN HONOUR TO BE WHAT YOU ARE!"
"THAN WHY DID YOU GIVE ME UP HUH?" Thalia was at the top of her lungs at this point and thunder struck everywhere, but it wasn't from Zues. That shut him up.
My mum stood up rather calmly. He approached the god and shouted in his face "DON'T SHUT IT ME MISTER! I WILL KICK YOU"
"THEY DESERVE TO HAVE FREEDOM ZUES-" My dad shouted
"STOP!" Then we all turned our heads to see a white owl who just turned into a adult. Athena? "FOR ONCE I AGREE WITH THE SEA-SPAWN!"
"HEY!" He shouted
"NOW, YOU GUYS ARE NOT EVEN SMART ENOUGH TO SEE THAT THERE IS A MALE MORTAL IN THIS ROOM, SECONDLY, GIVE THEM FREEDOM!"
"OH AND WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT I WILL FOLLOW YOUR ORDERS?" Zues shouted. Oh. My. You Never. NEVER! Correct Athena.
Athena stood up along with Thalia and Sally. "Did you just correct me?" Athena said calmly going closer to him.
"Uh-U Lady Athena.. No?"
"Really that sounded like a question." My mum said stepping next to Athena.
"Never! No one would question Lady Athena!" Zues said stepping back. I felt Annabeth squeeze my hand from under the table and I squeezed back.
"Oh, So what was that?" Thalia said stepping beside the 2 other lady's. He visibly gulped.
He regained his posture and ignored the 3 infront of him and looked at me Thalia and Nico "YOU 3 BACK ON TOUR, LEAVE ON SUNDAY THEN ONLY YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL. FORGET ABOUT THAT STUPID 'LONDON' TRIP IF YOU WIN, YOU WILL BE GOING THERE AT TOUR. I DON'T GIVE A DAMN! YOU NEED A REST FROM YOUR 'COUPLES' AND PERIOD!" With that a flash of thunder came in the room and he left.
"Good luck son, I tried." Hades said patting Nico's back. He nodded and Hades was gone with the shadows.
Now it was just me, Annabeth, Thalia, Nico, Mum, Dad and Athena. Athena decided to speak first "Annabeth."
"Mom."
"I'm proud. Give you're dad a second chance." Annabeth tilted her head to the side and Athena left with a wink and flew off into the distance which looked like a big mountain.
"Son." Poseidon looked at me and placed a hand on my shoulder and he nodded. I nodded back. "Good luck. We tried." Then he turned to mum "Sally."
"Poseidon. Nice seeing you again."
He nodded "Agreed." Then mum did the unexpected. She hugged him, and he hugged her back. But it was more of a friendly hug. He looked towards Paul who looked a bit dazed "Ah, Paul Blofis. Percy, I trust you to hurt him when he deserves it." I grinned widely while Paul's face reddened "I'm just kidding!" Poseidon said.
"Mhm. Sure…" I told him and my mum slapped Poseidon's shoulder.
"Hush child!" Then he bent down to my chair and whispered in my ear "If he hurts you or your mum, make sure he doesn't see light again." He winked at me and my mum just rolled her eyes. "I must return to Olympus, Good luck. Oh and a little word of advice, Paul looks like he is gonna die. Toodleoo!" With that a water spiral went around him and he disappeared.
"That was…Entertaining." Nico said
"Agreed." Everyone said except Paul