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CHAPTER 4

PERCY's POV

First week of school went by so fast. I can safely say it went well but I just wish people would stop gawking at me whenever they have the chance. Sheesh!

I wish Luke comes back from his holiday with his dad. They haven't had the father-son quality time ever since his dad left when he was just seven-years-old. Though his dad still keeps in touch with him, they haven't had the time to spend a day with each other. I actually saw him on the first day but he had to come back to his dad to get some things and I heard he'll stay there for another week.

Luke's one of my closest friend here. He's a really good guy always makes an effort to help a person out but he's kind of a bit mysterious at times, though.

Thalia and Luke used to date for more than a year, and then they broke up just before summer break.

I honestly don't even know why. I didn't bother to ask them. I know, I'm such a great friend, right? But hey, it's their business and if I have to know the reason, it should come from them first not me asking them what happened. That's just a bit disrespectful, on my opinion.

Anyways, we were at the patisserie again and Nico and I are partners for our History project, which we have to research about Abraham Lincon's life.

"No, Nico! Lincon only had four sons and three of them died."

"Really? Bummer for him."

"Wha-, nevermind." I just shook my head on how Nico's brain functions.

The girls came back with their orders. They've become instant 'besties' as they say. I can't believe Thalia and Annabeth got along so well. They're both the opposite of one another, well, maybe except for punching us whenever Nico and I do things they think are 'stupid'.

"So, how's your history project going?" Annabeth took a sip of her strawberry milkshake.

"Well, if someone here made a research on Abe Lincon's background we might be off to something."

Nico looked at me. "You're the one to talk."

"What? At least I knew a bit of Lincon's background."

"Psssh. Whatever." Nico rolled his eyes and started eating his chocolate truffle cake.

"Wow. Percy! I never actually thought this day would come!"

Annabeth and I looked weirdly on her.

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"The day that Percy Jackson actually studies! Wow. Just. Wow!"

I glared at her and ignored her comment while Annabeth laughed. Girls.

"Hey guys, are you doing anything tomorrow?" Thalia asked.

"I don't have swimming practice, so yeah, I'm free."

"I'm free."

"My parents are taking my brothers to the dentist so, I'm free as well."

Thalia grinned, "Great! Let's go to the festival down at Montauk beach. It has a lot of fun stuff there and they're even having a fireworks display."

Woah. I've never seen Thalia this pumped up before. What's wrong with her? Well, I guess I should take advantage of this. Might as well say yes.

"Yeah, sure." All of us agreed.

"Great! Let's just meet there at around 6pm?"

"Sounds good!"

I walked Annabeth back to their apartment. You know, the gentleman that I am.

We reached their door and said our good byes.

I was three steps away from her when I heard her spoke.

"Crap! I forgot to get my keys. That's just great Annabeth."

I turned around and went back to her.

"Hey, any problem?"

"Yeah. I forgot to get my keys this morning and my step-mom and my two brothers went to their grandma's house for the weekend and my dad's away in a business trip. Well, that's just great."

"You serious?" not a good question.

"Do you think I'm joking?" She raised her eyebrow.

"Sorry." I bowed my head in embarrassment.

"Now where the heck will I sleep for two days?" She was freaking out a bit. Poor Annabeth, wait..

"You can stay at our house. I mean, since you've got no place to stay."

She looked at me, hopefully then blushed a bit.

"Really? I mean won't your mom, you know, get mad that you're inviting a girl to come over and stay for two days?"

"No. Thalia and some of my friends that are girls used to have slept over at our place. It's no biggie."
I grinned at her but she still looks nervous and unsure.

"Or, maybe we can ask Thalia if she's okay with you staying there for a few days."

She light up a little with my suggestion. I guess she's not comfortable at staying in a guy's house, even if my parents are around.

"Yeah. I think so too."

"Okay, but let's go to my house first then we'll call Thalia to come and get you."

"Okay." She smiled and we headed to our apartment.

ANNABETH'sPOV

Why do I have to be so stupid? Forgetting the keys to our house? Very wise, Annabeth, very wise.

I sighed. Well, at least I can stay at Thalia's for a while.

We're at Percy's apartment right now and I just met his mom, Sally. She looks young for her age. She has long curly, brown hair, her eyes were lovely but they're not sea-green like Percy's (maybe he got those eyes from his dad) and she's slender but still beautiful.

She welcomed me into their apartment and offered some snacks for us. Blue cookies and cupcakes. Wow! No wonder Percy's loves those kind of food, his mom made some.

"So, Annabeth, tell me about yourself."

"Mom!" Percy wined. We were sitting on their couch at the living room. It's very spacious for an average sized apartment.

"What?" Sally looked at Percy innocently.

Percy sighed, "Nothing" and went back to eating his blue cookies.

"Well, we used to live at San Francisco. When my mom died, I was seven and my dad remarried when I was 12. I have two twin step brothers named Bobby and Matthew, they're very annoying but they're good kids." I said.

"I'm sorry about your mom. Did you and your step-mom get along well?"

"At first, we didn't but as time passes by we did." I said but It was still awkward between me and my step-mom. We talked but only random stuffs and the very usual, 'oh, how was your day?' and 'eat your greens'. We never really had the mother-daughter kind of thing. We're still adjusting to each other.

We chatted all evening. Mr. Blofis, our English teacher came home around 7 o'clock and we ate dinner. I really love how Percy gets along with Mr. Blofis or Paul, as he would be preferred to be called outside school. I love how close their family is. But I wonder where's Percy's real father is?

It was getting late and Thalia's still haven't arrived yet.

"Maybe we should call her."

Percy picked up his phone and dialled Thalia's number. After a few rings, someone picked up. He put it on loudspeaker.

"Hello?"

"Thalia? Where are you?"

"Home. Listen, I'm sorry but I can't come to pick up Annabeth tonight. Some relatives surprisingly came over and decided to stay over the weekends. There's no more room for her to sleep in. I'm so sorry."

What?

"Wait. Can't I sleep in your room?" I said. I really don't want to stay over at Percy's place. Don't get me wrong. It's just that I'm never comfortable with sleeping in a guy's house.

"My two cousins are already planning to sleep on my room. I'm sorry Annabeth."

"No, it's fine. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay."

Then she hung up.

"Well, I guess you'll be staying here with us."

Sally clapped her hands and gave me a hug.

Well, at least I won't be sleeping on a cold hard ground.

Hey y'all! How's this chapter? I know it's probably running a bit slow but I promise every chapter will be interesting. And Luke will show up really soon! :D

Anyway, I went some fanfics earlier and spotted a fic which have the same title as I have. But I give credits to her because she created her fic earlier than me. So, I'm asking you guys, should I change the title of this story or not?

Please do answer. And I'm really sorry but I honestly did not know.

Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and plese don't forget to review! Until then :)

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