Hi! I was so busy for soo many days but at last... Today is the last day of my summer hols :( I will miss these days soo much..:( I really feel like crying.. :'( Anyways tomorrow school starts so I don't know how often I can post.. I will try my best to be early to study and then post the story.. I do hope that some of you like what I write and that my time is not spent in writing things not enjoyed by you... Anyways.. pls give more reviews people! As I have told you before, I love it when people write reviews... Good, bad, anything, it warms my heart to think that they actually READ it... For as bad as a story of mine... Really hope you enjoy this chapter... Happy Reading!
All through the ride, Annabeth kept glaring at Rachel as hard as she could, wishing flames could come out of them and burn her up. Unfortunately she was no superhero so she couldn't do that. As time passed, she realized a fact. She realized that she had met Rachel only some time earlier in the day, and that she couldn't judge her on it. So, she decided to lose her grudge and talk to her to find out more.
Percy had been having a hard time. He had been at a loss when Rachel had come. He had sat with her, but kept wondering about Annabeth all the time. He felt guilty about having dumped Annabeth like that. It seemed so rude of him to have done that. But on the other hand, what could he have done? Percy decided to sit back and enjoy the time with Rachel and then apologize to Annabeth later. Then that would make a balance!
The jolts and skids of the bus soon came to a stop when they parked near a big resort. The door of the bus opened to reveal Coach Hedge, along with Chiron, both of whom were making announcements.
Chiron started."As you all might have noticed, we have reached our destination. I must request you all to make pairs of three. Girl and boys separate, of course." There were stifled groans and laughs at this."Today, we are not going to indulge in trips, but sit back and relax from our long journey. And there is going to be a party tonight at the Grand Hall, as its name is. The position will be clear once we settle in the hotel. Any questions?"
There were none so both of them moved on to the next bus. As another call came from Coach Hedge (A very loud call indeed!) the small group of them trooped out of the door and made their way to the resort.
Percy caught up with Annabeth. "Hey, sorry about Rachel. We just met after so many years we got caught up. It was rude to have left you like that so I'm really really sorry about it, Annabeth." He raced through all this in one breath and gasped for air.
Annabeth was caught by surprise, but she managed a laugh."Woah, whoa, slow down, Percy. I hardly understood you over that speed. It's okay. You really don't need to apologize. I know how it feels to meet a friend after years. Thalia showed me."
Percy smirked."Yeah, well. Thalia could have been the worst."
"Was the worst."
Percy laughed."Yeah, she was. So care to walk with me till the entrance?" Annabeth was only too glad to agree.
They were enjoying the walk when they saw Rachel racing towards them at great speed. She entangled herself with Percy in a hug and then pulled back saying,"You said you were going to come back in a few minutes! I thought you ditched me!"
Percy replied a blush spreading across his face."No, no. I was just .. talking to Annabeth about something."
Annabeth had been looking warily at the the pair, as they hugged and talked. When she saw Percy look at her, the expression vanished into a smile, even though it was a fake one."So, you did, huh, Percy? It was very bad of you to come to me after you promised to walk with her. Now, Rachel, why don't you come with us. We three can walk together while you can catch up with Percy and I can get to know you better." It was a very sincere effort from Annabeth and it took her all of her willpower to say it with a positive attitude and a smile. Well, you can say it didn't work out as planned.
Rachel smiled."Oh, I'm so sorry. I really have to show Percy something and it can't wait. Maybe someday later. Bye!" And with that she pulled a half-struggling-in-the-mind and half-in-the-body Percy with her.
Annabeth was really in shock. She was so shocked that she didn't even change her expression, not even her position. She kept staring at the two people moving together so close their hands and shoulders were touching. And. She. Couldn't. Do. Anything. About. It.
She was still staring at them when Leo came past her and noticed the parted lips and the eyes which clearly showed her mood. He approached her and snapped his fingers in front of Annabeth's face.
"What, Leo?" Annabeth said, irritated.
"Hey, Annabeth, what's up? You look really weird standing there staring in front of yourself at two people who're walking close... oh." Leo had realized the two figures to be Percy and Rachel.
Annabeth started to walk away, but Leo caught up and put his arm round her."Hey, Annabeth listen. You really shouldn't worry about that duo. You see, Percy will soon get fed up of her and leave her. Believe me. I know how boys are."
This raised the tiniest of doubt in Annabeth's mind. Will he leave me if we were.. no he'd never date me in the first place. There's nothing in me worth dating for. She heaved a sigh."Tell me, Leo. What do you do when some girl ignores you?"
Leo replied nonchalantly."Nothing really. If they ignore you, they're worth ignoring themselves. But some girls are different, you know. Try as hard as you can , you can't leave them. Take Calypso as an ..." He trailed off turning a deep shade of red.
Annabeth grinned."You like her, don't you?"
Leo replied, still red, as quick as Percy had been a few minutes ago."No. No. I didn't say that. What I meant was she is so beautiful that no one can help falling for her." He blushed even harder when he realized what he had said."No. That is not what I meant. I .. Oh dam." he groaned burying his head in his hands.
Annabeth laughed."Oh, Leo. Admit it. You do like her. Anyways it's okay to like someone. They can ignore you for sometime but they will come back to you if they like you back." At the back of her mind, Annabeth realized that she had answered her own question. If they like you back, they will come back to you, she had said before. Now, she was satisfied with that thought.
She pulled his hands away from his face. "You know what? You don't need to worry about Calypso. I'll find out how she thinks and maybe even convince her with the help of Piper."
Leo's eyes brightened."Really? You're the best!" He gave her a quick hug and they both walked to the entrance together, Annabeth enjoying herself much more with Leo's jokes than she would have enjoyed on her own with her gloomy attitude.
As they neared the resort they saw a big white gate on with were 3-D letters saying "Lotus". Leo and Annabeth both opened their mouths as they saw the huge building of the resort cover the whole of the eyes. Plants grew all arounds in a decorative design. The most striking feature of it all were the two small ponds with real lotuses covering almost the whole of them. In between was a broad stretch of road to walk on towards the door,above which was written ""
Leo and Annabeth gazed in amazement. Leo at the luxurious part of it, and Annabeth at the beauty of the design and decoration. It all seemed perfect to them. They walk towards the door, when Annabeth heard Percy laughing. She looked behind to find them both arm in arm laughing heartily. She turned her head again and decided to ignore them. She was waiting in the lobby to book the room when she found Piper and the other girls. "Hey guys! How do you like the resort?"
"Its AWESOME!" Piper half-shrieked but quieted down looking at Coach Hedge's expression."I really love it!" Hazel and Reyna agreed. Annabeth kept looking at the door, wondering when Percy would come in. While looking, instead of Percy she saw Calypso came through the door looking so lost that Annabeth couldn't help invite her over. "Hey, Calypso! Join us would you?"
Calypso did with a glad smile on her face. Leo blushed as soon as she came over and excused himself by saying he wanted to talk to Jason and Nico. Annabeth smiled as she saw all this. Well, this was going to be a long day!
Next chapter there is something exciting happening! So read on to find mixed jealousy and suspense! Write your reviews for me pls\! pls! Love ya guys!