Hey guys I'm back as I promised I would be! For once I'm not late... :))) Well, that's a start! Anyways this chapter is dedicated to Frazel lovers... I'm not much of a shipper for them but they are kinda adorable... I've done my best and it's your turn to tell me my results after this chapter in the reviews! Please comment! XD My heart literally stops beating when one favorites/follows and reviews my story!

Hazel pulled up the zip of her dress. It was a lovely dress, not too fancy and just pretty enough to wear on a sunny day. It was short, girlish and not too extravagant; a dress which showed Hazel's modesty.

After checking her outfit in the mirror, she sat down on the bed to read a book. Not that she liked books as much as Annabeth but they would still do to pass her time. She read for a few minutes when she was interrupted by Jason, who asked her if she was coming on the walk. She replied in a 'yes' and followed him downstairs.

Everyone was crowded in the living room, which was bustling with laughter and chatters. Well, everyone except Annabeth, Reyna and Nico. Hazel took a seat next to Piper, who greeted her with a smile and a 'Good Morning!'

"Where's Annabeth?" Hazel asked, not able to hold her curiosity any longer. "I can't see her around. Neither Reyna."

"Oh, well. Annabeth is still sleeping. We've planned to leave her behind, judging her dizzy behaviour last night. She was actually quite stressed out. A good night's long sleep would do her good and maybe she'll get through the day without fainting."

But, isn't that a bit mean? Hazel questioned herself, although she nodded her agreement to Piper. Hazel wouldn't have liked to be left alone in the house while the others went out for a walk. "Well, how would she know we went for a walk?"

"We decided we would leave a letter on her bedside table. If she doesn't wake up after we come back, that's well and good. We'll wake her up afterwards." Piper replied, nonchalantly.

Hazel nodded again, and after chatting for what seemed like five minutes, looked over at Reyna, who had returned with Nico. They were holding hands, which was a little surprising and raised quite a few eyebrows before they realized it. Just then, Jason spoke loudly over the chatter,"Guys, so we're gonna go to the park nearby and return half an hour later. Let's start the day with some fun of our own!"

Everyone cheered. Hazel set off towards the door, following the others, but Percy remained behind. Jason asked,"Hey, Percy, man aren't you gonna come with us? You were the one who suggested us the idea in the first place."

Percy hesitated then replied,"No offence but don't you think it would be a little rude to leave Annabeth alone on her own in the house?"

Jason was about to retort in the negative but Hazel came to Percy's rescue. "These were exactly my thoughts, Jason. How about I stay with her and you guys go for the walk?"

Jason frowned and asked again."You sure Hazel? I don't think you wanna miss out this walk."

"I'm sure there will be such walks in our trips. Besides i would rather keep my friend happy than myself."

Percy interrupted just then,"No, Hazel. I'll stay. You others go for the walk. I've been around here millions of times. It's your first time Hazel, you should go."

"I would love to but Annabeth.."

"Will be fine with me. You don't need to worry. Enjoy your walk." Percy said, convincing Hazel with a smile. Hazel returned the smile and followed Piper.

Jason smirked at his cousin."Well, bro, don't do anything too fishy or Thalia is gonna kill you."

"Yes, I will!" Thalia retorted, overhearing the comment.

Percy saluted her in a full-soldier style."Yes, sir. Sorry.. Madam."

Thalia punched him lightly in the gut giving him a death glare and then followed the others out of the door, which slammed shut leaving Percy and Annabeth in the house alone.

Hazel walked along with Piper chatting about school life and enjoying the beautiful nature of the park. Jason came along and gestured to Piper, to which she paid no attention. Ultimately, he had no choice but come and talk to her in front of Hazel. "Hey, Pipes. You know I wondered if I could show you this marvelous bush. It is a beautiful one which gives blue berries."

While Piper tried to hide a look of disgust, Hazel tried hard to suppress a smile at this. She looked at Piper, trying hard not to laugh, and nodded to her. She replied with a 'Really?!' expression on her face and turned to Jason with a smile on her face."Sure! Where is it? I hope not to far 'cause it would take some time to cover up with the group."

Jason's face lit up with a smile as he had clearly not expected this reaction out of Piper after the incident earlier in the morning. As Piper went off with Jason, Hazel's face lighted up with a smile. A burly figure of a boy came in her peripheral vision and she turned to look who it was. Frank.

Frank smiled as he saw Hazel look towards him and Hazel returned it. Frank caught up with her and was starting to strike a conversation when Hazel said,"Hi Frank! I was just thinking how little I know about everybody here, except the girls, and I'm glad to have someone to talk to. You mind?"

Woah, that actually was quite... frank? Frank was surprised but he didn't show it in his expression. He was surprised but didn't mind it. It was nice to have someone new to talk to every few days. So, he smiled at her."You stole my thoughts, exactly."

Hazel was delighted that now, she wouldn't have to walk alone. She would have someone to talk to! Hazel was one of the talkative types but didn't open up to anybody soon. This was a little bit surprising to her, but well, she would have had to make a start somewhere.

She smiled at Frank."Good then. Where do we start?"

"How about our family background?" Frank suggested.

Uh oh. Not a good way to start. Hazel's smile faded as she looked down to the ground trying to think of an excuse. It didn't go unnoticed by Frank though.

"Hey, what's wrong? You okay?" Frank asked, with a worried expression on his face.

Hazel looked up, trying to look innocent, but failing to do so."W-why would you think that?"

"Many reasons actually. One, you looked down at the ground as soon as I said 'family'. And you didn't even reply." Hazel stuttered."Um.. I .. just..."

Frank continued."You know now that we're friends, we can share things, right? Wait, we are friends, right?"

Hazel had to smile at this. "Yes, we are friends. And sorry about not telling you before. My Mom.. she died. So, now its just my Dad and me."

Frank lowered his head and was silent for a while. Then, with as gentle a voice he could manage, he said."I'm sorry, Hazel."

Hazel shrugged."No, that's not how it is. Mom.. she was just not my kind. I didn't love her as much as I did Dad. Maybe I didn't even love her that much to care. Dad- he's my life."

Frank was confused. He was sure she was hiding something; his guts told him so. But it didn't seem like it, the way Hazel was talking. So, he decided to ask,"But, didn't you sigh before? I thought.. I thought it was because of your Mom."

Hazel hesitated just long enough for Frank to say,"It's okay if you don't wanna share it, I understand."

Hazel sighed. After so many years, the secret was still hidden inside her; she could barely even think about it, much less talk to someone about it. But now she couldn't hold it any longer.

"I had a brother." She blurted out before her mind could prevent her from doing so.

Frank frowned."Had? You mean he died too?"

Hazel shook her head sadly in reply."I don't think he didn't die. He ran away. We still haven't found him and there may be a possibility that he died. "

Frank slowly asked."You loved him dearly, didn't you?"

Hazel nodded. "Yeah. Even though he was just a cousin, I loved him dearly. He and his sister had been my company since we were children."

"He had a sister?"

"Yeah. They both ran away. I don't remember why exactly, but I missed them a lot. I just hope wherever they are, they are safe and happy."

Frank smiled a little."Yeah, Hazel, I hope so too."

Hazel sighed and smiled brightly at him."Now's your turn! What about your family?"

Frank pinched his lips together. "Well, my Mom, like you, died when I was really small and Dad, went away I don't know where."

"I don't know what to say. I'm sorry for you." Hazel said with a mournful tone to match her face.

Frank replied."Don't be. I didn't really like my Dad. And my Mom died a brave death. Besides, I've been brought up by my Grandmother. She's as sweet as a .."

"Sweet?" Hazel offered, laughing as she said it.

Frank laughed along and soon they were laughing and chatting as old friends. Meanwhile, Piper had been having her own adventure...

Not bad! I'm getting quite good at this! Comment if u think so too! Next chap is PERCABETH!