Hey, long time no see, I just got finished with a school trip, we went white water rafting, zip-lining, rock climbing and then we visited a national park, all to say it was pretty fun, though I did make a big mistake and tell my crush that I liked them and they haven't brought it up since so I don't know what to think and I don't want to bring it up again cause I leave for the whole summer and might possibly move to Korea never seing said person again (and when I say they/them it is not because of pronouns, I just don't want to be specific :) ).
Anyways speaking of this summer I am very sad to say that I will be working at a summer camp all summer and I will not be able to use electronics meaning no updates but I will make sure to update as soon as I get back.
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Now onto the main event
Percy POV:
After swimming, eating and just fooling around for the next couple of hours we finally got out of the pool to dry off, I shook my hair spraying everyone with water
"Are you a dog?" Annabeth asked
"Depends on what context you mean" I said winking
"Seriously man not cool" Connor whined
"So what do you guys want to do next?" Annabeth asked as we stepped out of the pool
Man, she looked like a goddess, her wet blonde hair stuck to her and caught the light of the sun perfectly, and not to mention that bikini.
"Stop drooling" Jason whispered in my ear
"I was not drooling" I defended shoving him
"Whatever you say man" he said laughing
"Aw shut up man"
"Ehem, is anyone listening?"
"I turned back towards Annabeth, she was looking at me sternly, her grey eyes seemed to be peering into my soul but unlike most people I wasn't scared, more like, intrigued. She looked annoyed and sassy, she had a hand propped up on her hip and her lips were pursed.
"Sorry, what'd you say?" I asked sheepishly
"I asked what you guys wanted to do now? It's almost eight o-clock"
I shared a look with Leo, we both grinned like maniacs
"Yo what's with the psychopathic looks?"
"Frank do you even have to ask, it's Percy, what are his two favorite things" Grover said with a sigh
"Finding Nemo and Sleeping?"
Annabeth bursted out laughing
"What!? Nemo's awesome!" I cried
"No the other two things" Grover said laughing
"Water and, oh!"
"Now you see"
"Please don't" Frank pleaded
"Nico, Jason" I said still grinning like a child "It's karaoke time!"
"Seriously?" Nico whined
"Aww come on, you know you want to"
"Fine, just cause I'm in the mood"
"Yes! Let's all meet at the Caspian lounge in an hour deal?"
"Yeah yeah sure whatever" Connor said yawning "I'm gonna get a drink first"
"Oh and I'll pick you up Beth cause I'm pretty sure you don't know where to go"
She blushed
"I'll take that as a yes"
"K let's see ya at nine" I said clasping my hands and standing up, wrapping a towel around my shoulders
I ran back to my room to get ready. I quickly got undressed throwing my swim shorts on the floor and heading to the shower, I turned on the hot water and lathered my sea spray under armor body wash across my body and washed my hair with some shampoo, I stayed under the water letting the heat calm me down and wash all the soap off my body, steam filled up the shower causing a drowsy feeling. After about five minutes I shut off the water and wrapped a towel around my torso and stood in front of the mirror.
I brushed my teeth with my special blueberry toothpaste (no judging till you try it) and then applied some deodorant. I inspected myself in the mirror, water dripping down my bronze abs, my soaked hair stuck to my forehead, not a blemish on my face, most people say I'm really lucky to not have and pimples or stuff like that, and I guess I am.
I sighed then slapped my cheeks twice 'No time to look down Perce' I thought to myself
I dried my hair with a towel and did my best to brush my hair eventually giving up and letting it just look messy.
I stepped out of the bathroom, the steam exiting with me, and went to go get dressed.
I threw on some black jeans, a grey Levis t-shirt with a teal zip up with grey sleeves and a grey hoodie and a giant 'P' on the right side of my chest, a pair of low cut socks and grey vans with white laces. I've always been complimented for my sense of style but honestly I just throw on whatever I think looks comfortable and or cool.
I went back to the bathroom and sprayed some cologne on, then drank a bit of water before heading out to pick up Annabeth.
Annabeth POV:
'What should I wear?' I though to myself
I had just gotten out of the shower and finished drying my hair
In the end I decided on some black leggings, a tight grey top and a light blue jean jacket with some black converse
I went to the bathroom to do my hair, I brushed it out and parted it on the left, then I brushed my teeth and put on some strawberry lip gloss, I was never really a big fan on makeup so lip gloss was as far as I'd go.
'Knock Knock'
I quickly exited the bathroom to see Percy standing there, he looked amazing but as if he wasn't really trying.
"Wow" he said, his cheeks were flushed
"What, do I have something on my face?" I asked embarrassed
"No you just-I mean you- you, ahem" he cleared his throat and smiled "I meant to say you look amazing"
"Thanks" I said blushing
'What is wrong with me' I thought 'Annabeth Christine Chase does not blush'
"You ready?" he asked
"Yeah sure just let me grab my room key and phone"
I ran to my bed side table and grabbed my phone and room key, shoving both in my pocket I followed Percy closing the door behind me
"So, karaoke?"
"Yeah, Me Jace and Nico actually have a band at school" he said grinning
"Really? What are you guys called?"
"Akroasis"
"To hear" I remembered
"Yeah, you know ancient Greek?
"My dad used to teach me" i said with a shrug
"Oh are you guys close?"
"No, not really"
"How come" he asked his brows furrowed
"After my mom left he kind of forgot about me and replaced me with his new wife and two kids, I was kind of pushed to the side. I don't really care but he's trying to make up for it now, he was actually supposed to come on the trip with me but his job was more important"
"Sorry, your not the only one with a crappy dad though" he said with his signature trouble maker smirk
"Oh, do tell" I said amused
"Well my dad banged up my mom while she was in college, then ditched her when he realized it would ruin his image to marry some girl from no significant background so he left her to raise me on my own till I was twelve, then he decided he wanted to be in my life so I've lived with him ever since, though I rarely see it, it's as if he thinks that if he buys me fancy clothes, cars and lets me live in his house we're all good"
"Sounds tough, being rich living in a mansion, getting anything you want handed to you on a silver platter, yeah tough life" I said sarcastically
"Hey now your making me sound like a spoiled brat" he protested
"Your words not mine" I said with a shrug
"Oh whatever, come on we're almost there"
He led me to a dark room with navy blue velvet couches, a bar in the shape of a crescent in the middle of the room, a big stage was in the center with a set of drums, a 2 bass guitars, 2 electric guitars, an acoustic guitar and three microphones plus one next too the drums.
The bar and dance floor was crowded with people dancing with drinks in their hands, blue strobe lights moving around and music blasting through the speakers.
"Who's Nico?" I asked yelling into his ear
"He's my cousin, so is Jason by the way, he's been sulking in his room so far, his girlfriend just dumped him!" He yelled
We were scanning the crowd for the guys, eventually we spotted Leo in a red button up collared shirt with black jeans and red and black Jordans. He was flirting with a girl with long straight black hair and a whole ton of makeup by the bar, he had a drink in his hand filled with a light brown liquor.
"PeRCy, WasSUP My MAn" he hiccuped
"Bro are you already drunk?"
"NOo, WElL MAybE JUsT a BIt" he said swaying
"Who's your new friend?" I asked
"ThIS IS ShA-SyD-SAm?" he turned to her with a confused face
"WhAT's YOuR NamE?"
"Sylvia" she responded annoyed
"Well nice meeting you Sylvia but I'm gonna borrow my friend real quick" Percy said flashing her his signature smirk
"AwW CoME oN MAn" he whined
"ThINGs WErE JusT geTtiNg InterESTinG"
"Sorry repair boy" Percy replied steering Leo away from the bar and leading him to a couch
"Just sit tight and wait for the show" He told Leo as he led me away
"Show?" I asked with a perched eyebrow
"Yeah, hope your excited" He said grinning
He turned too the bar and tapped the table with two fingers, the table was obsidian with gold and blue flecks in it, there were twenty mahogany bar stools that were full of drunk people. I couldn't help but notice the gazes of all the girls shift towards Percy.
"Yo Beck can I get two of the usuals on the rocks" Percy called
An African American guy built like a line backer started to make our drinks, he had a closely shaven hair cut and dark chocolate brown eyes.
"Here you go man" he said handing us the drinks, he paused eyeing me "Go easy on the girl okay?" He said with a pointed look
"Hey man it's not like that, this is Beth my new friend, not some girl I just picked up" he defended "I'm you think I'd sleep with her" he said laughing
I couldn't help but be hurt that he thought of me that way, as if it was hilarious to even think of doing that with me, 'You just met him, why does it bother you that much?'
"Yeah, as if I'd sleep with him" I joked as well trying not to show the hurt
"Anyways, keep your eyes on the Stage Beck, and thanks for the drinks. Also Sil's gonna be joining us on Wednesday" He said smirking at that last part
Beck blushed
"Shut up man. now get going I got other customers"
"See ya!" He called as we left
He handed me one of the drinks, I inspected it and gave him a quizical look when I saw the color
"What's with the blue?" I asked
"I like the color, it's kinda my thing" he said shrugging
"Cheers!" He said as we clinked our glasses
I tilted the glass my lips being met by the cold glass, my tongue was met by the cold liquid, it was sweet it tasted like a strawberry lemonade slushy with something sweet.
"You like?" Percy asked grinning
"Yeah, what is it?"
"Lemon sorbet, frozen strawberries, passion fruit juice, blue food coloring and rum" he answered, his smile never leaving his face
"This is your usual?"
"Sorta, if I ask for the usual as my first drink of the nigh it's this, if it's not my first it's usually vodka with lemon and salt" he said with a shrug
"You drink a lot?"
"Depends on what a lot is"
"Perce!"
We turned around to see Jason, Frank, Grover, Connor, Travis and an en emo looking kid walk towards us
Jason was wearing blue jeans, a white v-neck and a jean jacket. Frank had Blue jeans and a purple T. Grover Khakis and a forest green button up with the first four buttons undone. Connor was wearing a banana yellow t-shirt with blue jeans and Travis was wearing a light blue collared shirt with the first two buttons undone and blue jeans.
The emo looking kid had shaggy black hair, pure black eyes and olive skin. He had ripped faded black jeans, a grey v-neck, black converse and a black hoodie that was rolled up to his looked like he had a decent build but it was hard to tell with jacket.
"Why'd you drag me out here?" the boy whined
"Come on Nics, technically Jason dragged you out" Percy replied sarcastically
"Also I though it be good for you to get out of your room for once"
"Uhuh thanks for the consideration, who's the new chick?"
"This is Annabeth" Connor said coming over to my side and placing an arm on my shoulder
"Oh lay off her Connie, no girl wants you to do that to her" Percy said laughing
"Aww shut up man" He said annoyed, but still taking his arm off
"Anyways, you guys just sit tight and watch the show, make sure to get Beth drunk okay guys" Percy said as he chugged the rest of the drink and placed it on the counter
"Why do I have to get drunk?"
"Cause it'll be your first time right?"
"Anyways lets go!" He yelled running to the stage, Nico and Jason following suit
Percy grabbed an electric guitar and tested a few cords, Jason Grabbed a bass and Nico went to the drums
"Yo wassup eveybody!" Percy called into the mic
Everybody cheered
"You guys ready to party!?
"YEAH!" The crowd chorused
"Hey you wanna do a drinking game?" Travis asked
"Come on it's Annie's first time you know she won't be able to drink that much" Grover teased
"Shut up Underwood, and don't call me Annie" I added pridefully
"So you up to the challenge"
"Hell yeah I am"
I most definitely was not
"Okay here are the rules, every time they hit the chorus you take a shot, got it"
We all nodded in a agreement
"Then let the games begin!" Leo cried
Percy:Underlined Nico:Bold Jason:Italics All: Bold italics Not the music: Normal
Started in the morning My head was getting hazy Couldn't keep my feet on the ground
She was makin' love to the Mirror in the bathroom Didn't hear me talkin' out loud
Bubblegum, lipstick Baby's got me nervous Something's got a hold of my feet
You just wanna go Where your problems won't follow Baby that's okay with me
"Come on Beth, let's get some drinks!" Connor called leading me towards the bar
Set fire with just a little spark That's how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
One Shot
Set fire with just a little spark That's how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
Set fire with just a little spark That's how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
Percy looked great up there, his hands moving along the guitar so casually, his dark hair falling into his eyes as he rocked, he looked mesmerizing.
Live fast, it's a feeling not an art Just how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
Kids kiss, statuesque out in the street I don't really wanna be a part of your scene Messed up, all the same, kids in my city It's less about what you say And more looking pretty and I'm like
Jason was now rocking with music too, he was leaning backwards while strumming the guitar, lifting his shirt up a bit to see the tip of his abs
Set fire with just a little spark That's how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
second shot
Live fast, it's a feeling not an art Just how it goes when you're Moving in the dark Started in the morning My head was getting hazy Couldn't keep my feet on the ground She was makin' love to the Mirror in the bathroom Didn't hear me talkin' out loud
Bubblegum, lipstick Baby's got me nervous Something's got a hold of my feet
You just wanna go Where your problems won't follow Baby that's okay with me
Set fire with just a little spark That's how it goes when you're moving in the dark
Third shot
(Moving int he dark: Neon Trees)
The crowd went wild screaming and cheering
I shook my head, trying to stay aware of my surroundings
"You guys want another one!?" Percy cried before downing a glass of clear liquid, though I don't think it water
"YES!"
No I yelled in my mind
Underlined: Percy Bold Italics: Everybody Not the music: Normal
These days my waves get lost in the oceans Seven billion swimmers, man I'm going through the motions Sent up a flare, I need love and devotion Traded for some faces that I never know, notion
Percy had taken off his jacket and thrown it on the stage behind him, revealing his toned arms, now did he not only sound like a god but he sure as hell looked like one
Maybe I should try to find the old me Take me to the places and the people that know me Tryin' to disconnect, thinking maybe you could show me If there's so many people here, then why am I so lonely?
Can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection? Can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection?
Fourth shot
My vision started to blur, I couldn't even make out Connor's crazy grinning face right beside me, but I could still see Percy perfectly
Real friends, good friends, hard to find, let's face it Find the perfect tone and there's a flood in the basement Made a couple dollars now and I ain't tryin' to chase it Kids from Oklahoma, man we don't waste it
I'm just tryin' to paint the picture for me Something I could give a damn about at maybe 40 Years and I be ready and willing and able to edit the story 'Cause there's so many people here to be so damn lonely
I heard the boys cheering beside me
Can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection? Can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection?
I can see it in my, see it in my reflection
Fifth shot
Oh, can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection?
Lonely Right now, right now, I'm switching to a new lane Foot to the floor, man searching for the real thing Meet somebody else, sometimes ain't no shame Head to the clouds sayin'
It's like can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection?
Sixth shot
Can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection? I can see it in my, see it in my reflection Oh, can I get a connection? Can I get, can I get a connection? Try'na find the old me Lonely
(Connection: One Republic)
I stumbled into the bar trying to steady myself. No one noticed
My vision turned blurry, I faintly heard some one call my name but I couldn't tell who
Percy POV:
Everyone started cheering as we finished our second song, a grin was plastered on my face
I downed another glass of tequila, the glass had about three shots worth of tequila but I wasn't worried I could hold my liquor
I scanned the crowd for Annabeth, I wanted to see what her reaction was, I spotted her by the bar with the rest of the guys, my grin grew
Then I saw her start to fall
My smile disappeared and I quickly removed the guitar from my shoulder and jumped off the stage. I shoved dancers aside and dodged drunk people
"Annabeth!" I cried
I caught her in my arms
I saw Jason and Nico on the stage looking at her worriedly
People started crowding around us trying to see what had happened
I picked her up bridal style and let her head lean on my shoulder
"Is she okay?"
"What happened?"
"Is she hurt?"
"What's wrong what happened?"
"That girls just fell, didn't you see?"
"Why'd everyone stop dancing?"
Everyones voices filled my head, they crowded around us
"HEY BACK OFF!" I screamed trying to find the door
"Is she okay?"
"Yo calm down man, we're only tryna be nice"
"I said BACK OFF!" I yelled heading for the exit
I carried her out of the room and ran for the deck, I sprinted past confused passengers, nearly running over elderly folk
I paused when I reached the side deck, laying her down in a deck chair
"Percy?" she whispered
I laughed with relief
"Yeah it's me, you really can't hold your liquor" I teased
"Tequila sucks" she whined curling into a ball
"You cold?" I asked
She just nodded in return
"Come on lets go to your room"
"Will you carry me?"
"Sure" I said laughing
I picked her up as I would a child and she wrapped her legs around my waist and arms around my neck
She smelled like lemons and alcohol, it was refreshing
"Did you like the show?"
"Yeah, you looked hot, oops" she said giggling like a child
"Where's your key card?"
"In my jacket pocket"
"Can you stand?"
"Yes"
I reached into her pocket and grabbed her card, sliding it through the slot
I picked her up again and gently placed her on the bed
"Good night Wise girl" I said soothingly
"Stay" she whined
"Are you sure?" I asked hesitantly, I didn't want to take advantage of her
"Stay" she repeated
I laid down next to her and the next thing I knew she was crashing her lips onto mine, I don't know if it was the alcohol or just instinct but I kissed her back hungrily, she shoved her tongue into my mouth, I could taste tequila and strawberries, an interesting combination. She raked her hands through my hair and I wrapped my arms around her waist.
I moved on from her mouth to her neck placing soft kisses on it, then on her jaw line
She reached for the hem of my shirt and I lifted up my arms for her to remove it, she slid her hands along my back sending shocks through my body
I moved back to her mouth, our tongues fighting for dominance
I lifted her shirt off, skin on skin
Her warm body entangled in mine drove me crazy, I kissed her harder
She reached for my pants and I stopped
"Wait a minute maybe we're moving to fast" I gasped out of breath
She groaned in complaint
"Let's get some rest" I said combing her hair with my hands
She laid down on my chest and I wrapped her in my arms, drifting into the realm of dreams
So? How did you guys like it, longest chapter so far, it's a little gift before i have to leave for summer vacation, hope you guys enjoyed and I'll see you in August :)