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Forever Young
Chapter 2: Something

Nico and I were panting loudly after our little run to my cabin. When I finally caught enough air, I looked around my cabin. The same old, same old. Nothing changed that much, the bunks were all neatly made, except for mine of course. I walked over to my bunk and lied down. Nico was staring at me with wide eyes. It was kind of creepy coming from the son of Hades and all.

He eventually spoke up, "So, Percy, how's life treated you?"

I smirked a little. "Great actually, no monster attacks the whole year. It was sort of boring though," I replied.

Nico nodded, but his forehead creased a little and his eyebrows raised just the slightest. I wonder what I said to cause that expression on his face. He coughed a little and then hummed Bones by The Killers. Nico only does that when something is up.

"Nico? Hey, is there something wrong, dude?" I questioned, getting a little jumpy. What if?-no! There is no way anything like that can happen again...

"Hey have you seen Annabeth yet?" Nico inquired, ignoring my question and failing to change the subject.

"Uh, not since I got here, no. Is she-," then the sound of a conch shell blew in the distance, signaling it was time for lunch in the dining pavilion. I got up from my bunk and straightened out my clothes. Nico watched me in amusement, chuckling a little.

"Trying to look nice for your girlfriend, Percy?" he chided.

I blushed a little. Maybe I was, maybe I wasn't. I wouldn't say anything else to Nico because for some reason I knew he would tease me about something else. I walked towards the door and grabbed Nico by his shirt again, giving a frustrated sigh, he followed me out of the cabin.

I could see all the cabins lining up for lunch. They were lined up in order of seniority. Nico and I just walked to the dining pavilion, not waiting to line up. He ran ahead of me, but I stayed behind, looking at the cabins and decor as I passed. I felt truly happy here, no war, no monsters. Just family.

By the time I got there, everyone was already seated. I guess I was walking really slow. There were a whole bunch of new tables for the minor-gods, some even had to have two cabins together. I looked over at the new Hades table, which happened to now be right next to mine. Nico was there by himself. I guess Hades hadn't been busy this year. I strode over to the Poseidon table and sat on the edge closest to Nico.

"We meet again," he said mockingly. I shook my head, laughing slightly. That's when I noticed that the entire pavilion had been silent the whole time. I blushed again, this is getting a little annoying and creepy. I looked down at my hands for about 2 minutes, and dared a glance at the Athena table.

I saw a lot more people there then last summer. I was still searching for her, wondering if she were here yet. That's when I felt a hand running through my hair. I turned around quickly and saw an angel smiling down at me.

"Hey, Seaweed Brain," Annabeth said softly. I smiled at my old nickname. We never refrained from calling each other by our cognomens. It just stuck with us ever since we were assigned our first quest. We can't let go of it now.

"Hey Wise Girl, what's up?" I asked coolly.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to see you," she grinned brilliantly. Just as I was about to reply, she wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me. I forgot everything that was on my mind, Annabeth replaced all my thoughts. Kissing Annabeth was one of, no the best thing in the world.

Annabeth pulled away to breathe, I took a deep breath too. We were both smiling like crazy, until we heard someone cough. I looked at Nico and he seemed to be trying to hide a laugh. I didn't understand what was funny, not until I gazed around the dining hall. Everyone, and I mean everyone was staring at us. I didn't blush this time, but Annabeth sure did. She was almost tomato red, but she still looked gorgeous.

She sauntered to the Athena table where her siblings started talking and interrogating her. She kept her head down, but once every minute she would peek up at me.

I heard the sound of pounding on the marble floor. The campers raised their attention from me to the centaur who used to be my old Latin teacher, Chiron. Sitting next to him seemed to be Mr. D. He looked as bored as usual, his eyes still the bloodshot red color, his figure still pudgy and his nose red like Rudolph's.

"To the gods!" Chiron yelled as he raised his glass.

"To the gods!" we yelled as we raised our glasses.

The nymphs put our plates of food on our tables. I got up with Nico and went to the fire in the middle of the pavilion. I threw in my juiciest piece of beef, "Poseidon" I murmured. The burnt offering began to smell like a gentle sea water filled breeze. I walked back to my table and chowed down.

Once all the campers were done eating, Chiron stomped his hoof on the floor again, gaining our attention.

"Today we have a special announcement to make," he called out, "Today, a very brave and courageous hero, who was a big part in the 2nd Titan war, has graced us with his presence this summer, Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon!"

There was a series of claps from everybody, and the campers who actually knew me started cheering and yelling out. Nico didn't look like he wanted to clap but he did anyway, which was sweet...um, in the guy friend sort of way...

After lunch, everyone went back to their activities. I stayed behind with Nico, Annabeth, and Chiron. Chiron patted me on the back.

"So how was your school year, Percy? Any monster attacks?" he asked. I proceeded to fill him in on my school year, how I had no monster attacks and how everything seemed quiet. Chiron glanced at Nico and confusion passed through his expression. What was with them today? I looked at Annabeth and she just shook her head, not understanding either.

"Chiron, is there something wrong?" Annabeth asked a little hushed. I was getting even more suspicious.

"What's going on?" I pressed.

Nico and Chiron continued to look at each other, then the both stared back at me and Annabeth. Their facials were emotionless and stern.

"Well..."

Guess what! Okay...don't guess, sheesh!! Lol, I finished this chapter in under 2 hours! wooh!! :D

Now...has anyone seen Final Destination movies? I love them.

To help you a lil':

Last chapter was 'Get Back' because it was a song by Demi Lovato :]

This chapter was named 'Something' because it was the song from Escape the Fate (Awesome Band!!!!...if you like rock, with a hint of alternative and screamo...)

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Check out Bones by The Killers also :D

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