AN: I haven't updated any of my stories in a while so I'm going to try and do a chapter for every story today. I'm sorry it's been so long. And sorry about any spelling mistakes. You see, I have fake nails on and they're a devil to type with!

Chapter Nine

Annabeth

We talk all the way on the bus to the cinema and I bet by the time it's nightfall Percy will want me to shut up again. "I love your voice," Percy says and I find myself blushing.

"Thanks, I guess," I reply. "I like your… eyes."
"My eyes?" he questions and I nod.

"They are a nice colour; green like the sea. I would love to have your eyes mine are a dull gray colour," I moan.

"No way. I'd love to have your eyes. They're a nice silver colour and they make you look wise and sometimes intimidating," he admits.

"Thanks, I think," I laugh and then notice we've arrived.

We get off the bus and it's then that I notice it's raining. Percy and I have been so lost in our conversation that we didn't notice. "Crap," Percy moans, drops hitting his face. "It's getting heavier!" I shiver and take his hand to drag him towards the large building.

"Quick!" I yell and we run. The rain keeps getting harder so I look at floor. Oh, no wonder my face was stinging- the rain has turned into hailstones. "Ow!"

"You oka- ahh!" the next thing I know we're both on the floor, me on top of him.

"Are you okay?" I gasp.

"Yep. Thanks," he grins.

"For what?" I ask in confusion.

"For blocking the stones from hitting me in the face," he laughs. I punch his arm and jump to my feet, making him yell when the hails start to hit him. I laugh and run towards the cinema.

I sigh once I get inside and lean against a radiator to warm myself up. Percy arrives about a minute later; hailstones stuck in his hair and I red nose. He looks… cute. I ruffle my hand through his hair and the stones fling to the floor. "Thanks," he trembles and I nod, shivering. "You cold?" he asks and I nod. He unzips his jacket. "Here."

"No, you're colder than me," I object. He rolls his eyes but leaves the coat on. I smile, thinking I've one until he holds his arms out.

"What?" I ask.

"Come here and I'll zip it around both of us," he says and I force myself not to blush at the thought of being so close to him.

"Don't worry about it," I say but he just pulls my arm so my chest hits his. I groan and my eyes widen at how… sexy it sounds. I blush but turn so my back is pressed against his stomach. He zips the jacket up and I instantly warm up.

We shuffle towards the desk and wait in line to get our tickets. "What do you want to watch?" he asks.

"You choose- it's your birthday," I reply.

"I don't care what we watch," he says and I huff.

"Percy just choose something," I insist, walking to the desk since it's our turn.

"Fine. Can I have two tickets to see The Hunger Games, please?" he asks and I grin. That's exactly what I wanted to see.

"That's $11," the lady says and I try to put my hand in my pocket for money when I remember I can't because my arms are stuck to my side.

"Perce, go in my pocket my money is in there," I say.

"I'll pay," he replies and I shake my head.
"No, I'll pay," I insist.

"No, I will."
"I'd let him pay," the lady says, "He's being a gentleman. Few guys are like that now."

"Fine," I huff. "But I'm paying for the popcorn and drinks.

"Okay," he says.

We thank the lady for our tickets and then go to the popcorn stand. "We can share so you don't use all your money," Percy says.

"You sure?" I ask and he puts his chin on my shoulder.

"Yep," he replies, his warm breath hitting my cheek and giving me shivers. I turn my face a little and my eyes widen when out noses touch. Our eyes meet and our faces move closer. Our lips are so close and I feel my heart thumping at maximum speed.

"Shut up, Death Breathe," a familiar voice yells and Percy and I both pull away.

"Wait," I whisper. Percy and I turn around to find not only Thalia but the rest of the kids at the care home at the ticket desk.

"Great," Percy huffs. "They've been following us." Percy pays for our popcorn and drinks and-

"I said I'll pay," I moan.

"Oops," he chuckles and I realise he planned this all along. "Your arms are stuck in my jacket so it looks like you can't."

"Get my money out of my pocket it then," I snap.

"Nope," he laughs and I bang my head against his chest. He grabs the popcorn and drink and we head to the room to watch the movie.

We are outside the door when Percy pulls me behind a wall. "Wha-" he presses a finger to my lips.

"Ssh!" I do as he says and we listen. I soon hear the familiar voices of Luke and Thalia mixed with the rest of the kids from the care home. Io peak my head around the wall and watch them go through the big door.

"They've come to watch the Hunger Games, too," I say.

"No, they know we are watching it because they've been following us all along," Percy explains. Then he tells me about hearing everyone talking about us kissing. I try not to blush but I bet I'm bright red.

"They think…?" I trail off and Percy nods. An idea pops into my head and a grin spreads across my face.

"What?" Percy asks.

"Why don't we give them what they want?" Percy's eyes widen.

"You mean?" he asks.

"Yes and no. We won't kiss but we'll lean in. When we're watching the movie put your arm around me- do things like that. They'll be on the edge of their seats and then we can confront them at the end." Percy laughs at my idea.

The next thing he says brings a huge smile to my face. "That's a plan worthy of Athena." I laugh, grab his hand and we walk into the dark room…

AN: Not much of a cliffie but I want the whole of the next chapter to be them flirting. I know this chapter is a little short and I'm sorry. REVIEW!