AN: Oops, I've been so caught up in my other stories that I forgot about this one. Sorry! Anyway, I might take a little longer to update because the chapter's that I had planned are really rubbish so I'm going to re-do them… again, but this time I'm not going to leave you waiting weeks only a few days. I need some ideas really, really bad so if anyone has an idea and want to share please tell me.

And I'm writing a story, not a fanfic but my very own! Does anyone know if there's a website you can put your own stories on? Because I want people to read them instead of the story sitting read less in my writing book. Enough talking- I mean writing/reading (I'm confusing myself) here you all go…

Chapter Eight

Percy's POV

I stare at her, unable to speak. "Oh, come on," she grins. "You asked me to talk and now you're the silent one!" It's when I hear chuckling do I remember we're not alone and that it would be embarrassing for both of us if I do what I wanted which is to lift her in the air and kiss her. But no, I can't do that.

"Wow," I say. "Oh my god. I can't believe it."

"You owe me fifty dollars," Connor grins, holding his hand out.

"I hate you, Perce!" Travis yells but I know he's joking because of the huge grin on his face.

"You talked!" I say, enthusiastically.

"Yeah," she replies.

"And your still talking!" I add.

"Do you want me to shut up?" she asks, smirking.

"No, no, no!" I quickly reply and she laughs. I love that sound. "We have to celebrate. Do you want to go to the cinema or swimming or anything you want?"

"I'd prefer going to the cinema but it is your birthday. You pick," she replies.

"The cinema it is," I say and look at Chiron for permission. He nods and I look at the rest of the gang. "Who wants to come?" I would've thought they'd all say yes but it's only Silena that jumps up, clapping her hands and squealing.

"I'll come!" she grins.

"No!" Beckendorf objects and she frowns.

"Why?" she pouts.

"Because…" he trails off.

"She can come if she wants," Annabeth says and I nod even though I'd prefer it if we were alone.

"No, Silena will stay. You two go on your own," Thalia replies, glaring at Silena. Silena huffs and sits down again.

I furrow my brow in confusion but don't say anything. Why won't anyone let Silena come with us? I shrug and look at Annabeth. "Be ready in half an hour?"

She nods and says, "Meet you by the elevator." I nod and we both stand up and head to the elevator and up to our floor.

"Thank you," I say once the elevator doors close. "For the album and for talking, I mean."

"Your welcome," she sighs.

"Are you okay?" I ask, knowing that talking must be a big deal for her.

"I'm fine. I'm great, actually. I expected my voice not to work or something but… I spoke. I'm speaking now." Then she starts laughing- like hysterical laughing.

"Are you sure your okay?" I ask, scratching the back of my neck.

"I-I," she laughs… and then bursts into tears.

"Hey," I whisper, putting my arms around her and letting her cry on my shoulder. "What's the matter?"

"I-it's all a little much for me. I p-promised myself that I-I would never speak until m-my parents came back," she stutters, her tears wetting my shirt.

"We both know they won't come back," I say, trying not to sound harsh but she needs to know.

"I know. I was young and I believed that anything was possible. I'm sorry, I'm ruining your birthday," she sobs.

"It's fine, don't worry. It's been good so far all I need is my mom and dad and it would be perfect," I whisper the last part.

"I know and I'm sorry. If it makes you feel better than I am and it's been four years since my parents died," she says, pulling away and wiping her tears.

"Well, it's not easy but my mom and dad wouldn't want me to be upset, especially on my birthday," I reply as the doors open. We walk into the hall and I turn to face her. "Hurry up and get ready and we can get out of here," I say and she nods.

I go to my bedroom and pick out jeans, a plain white t-shirt and a green shirt that matches my eyes. I take them into my bathroom and set them on the toilet seat before hopping into the shower. I wash my hair quickly and then step onto the mat after washing my body. I turn the shower off and change into my clothes, leaving the green shirt unbuttoned. I brush my teeth and try to make my wet hair look a little under control. "That'll have do," I whisper to myself after trying to control if for five minutes.

I walk into the hall the same time as Annabeth. She doesn't notice me as she closes the door behind her and I look her up and down. Her blonde curls are out of its usual ponytail and she's wearing a gray tank top, black skinny jeans and her gray converse. I might sound mushy but I have to admit she looks amazing- and she's not even trying! "Hi!" I call as she turns around and she jumps out of her skin.

"You scared me, Seaweed Brain!" she shrieks and I laugh.

"Seaweed Brain?" I question and she grins.

"Yeah, Seaweed Brain. All the time I haven't spoke you have so I got to know a lot about you- and you don't sound like the smartest guy in the world," she explains. I press a hand to my heart and fake being hurt.

"That stung, Wise Girl!" she laughs at the nickname I'd just made up on the spot.
"Let's go," she says and presses the button for the elevator.

We wait for the doors to open in a comfortable silence and when they slide open we step inside. "Sorry," we both say as our hands touch, both of us reaching for the button to make us go down. I pull away and let Annabeth presses the button and I lean against the wall.

"Shoot, I forgot my purse," Annabeth says, the doors opening. "I'll be right back."

I get out of the elevator and let her go back up. I walk towards the living room but don't go inside when I hear someone say my name. "I bet you another fifty dollars that they will kiss," a voice says and I instantly know its Connor. Wait; are they talking about Annabeth and me?

"How would we know if they'd kissed if we are not with them?" that's Silena's voice.

"They'll probably be awkward around eachother. Either that or they'll start holding hands," Thalia says.

"Do they even like each other?" Nico speaks up.

"Obviously," Juniper says. "They spend nearly every minute of everyday with each other and haven't you noticed them sneak glances at each other?"

"I have," Luke replies. "Percy was practically drooling when he looked at Annabeth a couple of days ago." Despite not being in the room with them I blush.

"I got it," Annabeth says and I turn to find her behind me, a bag over her shoulder.

"Okay, let's go," I say and then call out as we walk to the door, "Bye everyone!"

"Bye!" they yell back and I close the door behind us. And then we were off…

AN: I had to leave you wondering about what's going to happen. Now Annabeth is talking will she admit that she likes Percy and will he do the same? Will they kiss? Not a huge cliffhanger but hopefully it's enough to keep you hooked. Sorry if there's any mistakes with spelling or the personality of the characters. Point any mistakes out. REVIEW!