So hello! Here I am! *steps into spotlight* And guess what I have brought? A new chappie of DWTD! (Though it's a bit short)

I won't say much.. Thanks to all the reviewers, followers and favouriters. And to those who want to see Annabeth kick Drew's ass (and a protective Percy), don't worry! That moment is not far away! I promise! And OMG! 60 reviews?! With only 4 chapters?! *faints*

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Ch 5: I Have A Bad Feeling About This:

"You are damn distracted," Thalia scowled as she threw a strawberry at Annabeth. "And it's annoying the heck outta me. Sure, I know that whatever I say hardly ever makes sense, but at least have the courtesy of pretending to listen! You know how much that hurts my ego?" Annabeth easily avoided the scary fruit by a mere tilt of her head, but Thalia's fury was not satisfied. "And you!" the spiky-haired girl turned to look at Piper. "Why have you been sighing dreamily every time I've seen you today? And you've got that oh-my-I'm-in-love kind of look in your eyes!"

Piper blinked rapidly once she noticed the glare Thalia was shooting her. "I'm not distracted," she quickly said, smiling a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "And I'm not in love either," she added as an afterthought.

Thalia scoffed disbelievingly. "Sure, sure, you expect me to accept that shit? Not after the way you paused before you said you weren't in love."

"Hmph, it really is nothing," Piper huffed as she looked away in another direction. "It's just… I was thinking of this blond boy I saw yesterday at the mall," she said in a softer tone. Annabeth perked up at this new piece of information. And the way Piper spoke, it seemed as though she were harbouring a crush.

"And?" the black-haired girl raised an eyebrow. "You instantly fell in love with him once you laid eyes on him?"

"Not at all! That's ridiculous!" Piper laughed. "Though, that person, he had such a calming aura around him. Just looking at him would make all your worries seep away. It was a such a soothing aura, almost like he wasn't human at all," Piper closed her eyes, smiling slightly. "Just like an angel."

The other two girls remained silent for a long time, and awkwardness prevailed in the air surrounding them. "So, you do like him?" Annabeth asked quietly.

Piper shook her head. "How can I like a person I've never talked to? I'm just feeling a bit inspired, you could say. I want to have a calming effect over people as well."

"The heck?" Thalia muttered. "If what you're saying is really true, then I wanna meet that guy right away!"

Annabeth sat silently, pondering over what her brunette friend had said. She realised that Piper was merely using the word 'angel' as an exaggeration. But what if this blond person she was talking about actually was an angel? Demons existed, so why not angels? Besides, Percy had already confirmed that fact earlier. So, what were the odds?

Speaking of the demon, he hadn't shown up at all the previous night. Annabeth's hand unconsciously crept into her blazer pocket and fingered the locket present there. Now, why had she brought it to her academy? She had no idea. Just creeped out that he might possess some human and follow her.

But why hadn't he shown up? She wasn't complaining about his absence, not at all. However, it was weird. Had he been that much embarrassed by saying sorry to her? Quite possible. Had he been scared by her angry speech? Annabeth nearly snorted at the ridiculous thought. Or had something happened to him? Or perhaps-

"Annabeth," Thalia tapped her forehead. "I know you are stressed and all, but please, let it go."

Annabeth stared at her with wide eyes. I spaced-out once again, she thought. Why am I thinking about him in the first place? She shook her head slightly. "I'm fine Thals," she absent-mindedly bit into the apple she was holding.

"It's about the exams, isn't it?" Thalia frowned. "I don't get why you're so worried about that. It's obvious you're going to be first this time as well. So, there is not much need to stress about."

Annabeth rolled her eyes. "I am not worried about that."

"Then what? I think I need to take you to that blond guy," Piper said jokingly. "He might be able to pacify you. But oh!" Her eyes started to twinkle in mischief and she smirked. "My eyes are currently seeing a certain blond person who will make you jump with joy. Or maybe he will give you a heart attack. I am not really sure."

Annabeth quickly turned around, her hair hitting her face not-so-elegantly, just to see him giving her a wide grin. Annabeth immediately felt glad that she was already sitting down, because her knees started to feel wobbly. Now why did that happen? Piper was right. Annabeth was soon enough going to suffer from a heart attack.

"Annie," Luke greeted as he stopped right in front of her. He was probably the only person who could call her that and get away safely (just because she harboured a teeny-weeny crush on him). "Thalia, Piper," he acknowledged her companions.

"Hey Luke," Annabeth attempted a smile, hoping that she wasn't blushing too hard. Her two friends simply nodded their heads in greeting. "Uh, is everything alright?"

"So, I was wondering," Luke ran a hand through his hair. "It's been quite some while since the two of us last hung out. Hence I wanted to ask," he cleared his throat. "Are you free this Saturday?"

Well, had he asked her the same thing two days ago, Annabeth would've fainted out of joy. But right then, she froze, her mind immediately thinking about the male demon. What would he do if he found out that she went out with 'another male'? He would probably slaughter Luke and then do god-knows-what to him.

As if noticing her hesitation, Luke instantly said, "It's not a date, if that's what you're worried about. Just a normal hang-out as friends. How does that sound?"

Friends. He said friends, Annabeth thought. Would Percy mind if she just went out with him as friends? Then she mentally frowned and chided herself. Stupid, it's your life. Why are you so worried about what he thinks or not? He doesn't own you. Besides, Luke said it himself, he just wants to hang out as 'friends'. So if Percy still feels possessive, it's his problem! "Y-yes, I'm free." But what it that freaking demon hurts him?! her mind screamed.

Luke's grin widened. "Great! Be ready by seven on Saturday. We'll go to the movies." Saying that, he slightly waved his hand at her friends before walking away.

Annabeth heard Thalia let out a low whistle. "My, my, who would've expected that?"

"But he regards you as a friend," Piper sighed. "Blind fool. You must be dejected right now, Annabeth."

Dejected? Annabeth mentally scoffed. I am close to having a panic attack right now.

-o-o-o-

Annabeth sighed as she opened the door to her house, and slumped against it once she closed it. She brushed a few stray strands of hair from her face and then rested her palm on her cheek. Good, it's not warm. She was afraid that she had been blushing hard the entire time Luke had walked her home. You're horrible, Annabeth, she winced. You have a soulmate, yet you harbour a crush on another guy.

She dropped her bag on one of the couches and went upstairs, loosening her tie on her way. As she entered her room, she came face to face with a scowling Percy. Annabeth was so shocked that she totally forgot about the locket in her pocket. "How long have you been here?" she asked as she took a step back.

In the blink of an eye, Percy had pinned her down to the floor. Annabeth let out a gasp. She didn't notice his movement at all! Percy smirked, as if reading her mind. "Were you even paying attention? Idiot. I've been here for long enough." His eyes darkened as he paused to sniff the air. "And more importantly, why do you smell like a male?"

How did he know that? Annabeth thought wildly. Is that some sort of a demon power as well? And how exactly is a male supposed to smell like? She had no idea. Annabeth tried to struggle against his grip, but his hold on her merely tightened as his eyes flashed red for a few seconds.

"Annabeth," he growled out. "Were you with a boy?" He brought his face closer to her. Annabeth suddenly felt her breath hitch in her throat. Blood was flooding to her cheeks once again. Isn't – Isn't he a bit too close? His eyes narrowed at her. "Answer me!"

"Yes," she muttered out the truth. There was no point in lying, considering that the 'scent of a male' was all over her. "But he's just a friend though. You don't have to be so jealous."

He growled slightly. "Who said I was jealous?" he whispered as he bent down to kiss her neck. Annabeth stiffened. Didn't that escalate a bit too quickly? Percy rested his head in the nape of her neck, so that she could feel his cool breath tickling her skin. Did demons even breathe? Annabeth could swear that Percy was doing this on purpose, just to tease her.

She squeezed her eyes shut as he breath started to come out in short pants. This shouldn't be happening! I must stop him! "Percy," she managed to say. "You're too close. Stop."

"Why? You desire me. Even if you don't realise it yet, it's obvious. Then why do you still resist this?"

Annabeth's eyes widened as she felt his pointed canines against her skin. Oh no, no, no! This can't happen! I've got to put the locket on him quickly! Otherwise who knows what this might lead to! But how do I get him off me? How do I distract him? Think Annabeth! Quick! And without having any other thought (mainly because she didn't have time for that), Annabeth stupidly blurted out, "Angel!"

Well, at least it worked. He stiffened and pulled back slightly to look at her. "What?"

"Uh, angels exist right?"

"They do," he frowned. "And why exactly are you asking me this?"

"Well, my friend – female friend, mind you – saw this mysterious blond guy who had, uh, 'a soothing aura' around him, or that's how she put it. And she absent-mindedly described him as an angel. Now, I'm sure that she didn't mean that he literally was an angel. But, um, I was curious, so…" Inwardly, Annabeth kicked herself for the lame-sounding excuse. Sorry, Mr-Blond-Guy, she mentally cringed. I am using your description for vain and selfish purposes! I really am sorry!

Percy thought about it for a while (that's what his expression looked like to Annabeth. Or maybe he was wondering why he was explaining about angels all of a sudden). "Angels usually have light coloured hair. They have this unique type of power, which can relieve you of all your worries. It will turn all your depressed thoughts into happier and hopeful ones, like a ray of light in a dark room or something. That's one of the reasons why we hate angels so much, because we feed off negative feelings. There are possibilities that the person may have been an angel."

"Oh? That's what I wanted to know," Annabeth muttered and shot him a wary look. "Can you get off?"

Percy raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

Annabeth bit her lip. It's now or never, Chase! "I-I wanted to show you something."

"You could show it to me right now."

"I bet it will be more comfortable if you just get off of me."

Percy gave her a blank stare as he reluctantly sat up, and Annabeth immediately grabbed the opportunity to sit cross-legged on the floor. Alright Chase! Let it begin! She motioned at him to scoot closer. "Come closer."

He blinked at her. "I thought you wanted me to stay back?"

Annabeth groaned. "Just come closer, will you? No, no! Stop right there! Don't move!" she cried out when he advanced a bit too close to her. He gave her an amused look. Damn it, demon! Don't make this more difficult than this already is! Taking a deep breath, she inched nearer to him (despite the fact that she had told him not to invade her personal space). "You didn't visit me last night," she whispered to him, placing a hand on his chest.

He didn't break her stare as smirked. "Why? Did you miss me?"

"I did," she said. She could tell that he was somewhat shocked with her unusual response. Annabeth started to trace circles with her thumb on the exposed skin of his neck. "I was lonely, you know," she tried her best to sound heartbroken. She ran her finger over his lips. "That wasn't very nice of you."

Percy was very tense underneath her. She could tell that he was holding back his desire judging from the way he had clenched his hands into fists, and how his eyes had darkened even more. He watched her every move with cautious eyes, just like a predator.

Annabeth pressed her body against him, and his arms encircled her waist. "Were you with someone else last night?" she grabbed the collar of his shirt. "Some girl other than me?"

To her surprise, he looked conflicted. "Look, Annabeth! I promise I didn't-"

Annabeth hadn't expected that sort of reaction. But these were supernaturals, and with them, one must expect the unexpected. "Shh," she kissed his chin. "All that matters is that you're with me right now…" The look on his eyes was so feral that Annabeth was sure he would rip off her clothes in a few minutes. Now! She thought. Now is the perfect time! "Close your eyes," she said softly, doing the same. "And lean down."

His eyes fluttered shut as a light growl escaped his throat. But before he could kiss her, Annabeth immediately snatched the locket out of her pocket and put her arms around his neck just as his lips touched hers, with the knot being made by itself at the back of his neck.

Percy's eyes snapped open instantly. "What the-?" He stumbled backwards slightly before gazing down at the agate rose dangling from his neck. He snarled viciously as he tried to tug it off, but in turn, the locket simply burned his skin. He gave Annabeth a glare that would've turned her into ashes, if it could have. "You!"

"It actually worked!" Annabeth gawked. "Now, I just have to test it out! Percy, get off of me." And with a poker face, Percy did exactly that. Annabeth eyed him. "Slap yourself," she said amusedly as the demon raised his hand and slapped his cheek.

Percy kept glaring at her after that. And Annabeth couldn't really blame him. She thought that she had probably broken all the trust he had for her. But what else could she have done? If Percy matures even slightly and pays respect to her wishes, then she would willingly take off that locket and burn it in her garden.

"I want answers," Annabeth told him.

He simply narrowed his eyes as he sulked silently.

My, my! He doesn't have a big range of facial expressions, does he? Annabeth mused. "How is it possible for a demon to have a human mate?"

The demon shrugged. "It is possible. But such cases are rare to see. My mother's parents were like that, one was a demon and the other was human."

"Won't the human mate die before the demon one?"

"No."

"No? How so?"

"I won't tell."

"Tell me. That's an order."

Percy rolled his eyes. "For that, you have to perform another ritual. That will bind my life force to yours, and neither of us will die until the other gets killed."

"How romantic," Annabeth muttered. "Where were you last night?"

"Busy dealing with other demons."

"Female demons?"

"…"

"Ah, never mind," Annabeth rubbed the back of her neck awkwardly. "Thanks for answering, I guess."

"Now you tell me," Percy said. "Were all the things you did right now, before putting this freaking thing on me, just a mere act?"

Annabeth kissed his cheek in reply.

-o-o-o-

Short chapter, and not much happens.. Actually, this chapter was supposed to be longer, and Drew would've appeared in this one.. But it became toooooooo long, so, I had to cut it short. Drew will appear in the next chapter.. And chaos will follow..

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