Hey guys...I'm pretty sure y'all have forgotten about me cuz it's been soooo long and stuff...lol i hope this gets views and stuff. Anyways my life is just one big blur right now. But I'm here to inform you guys that from April I'll be able to update really frequently :D Once again,I'm really sorry for making y'all wait. (p.s dont kill me)

For new viewers,heyoo! I suggest that you read My Bestfriend's Brother (A Percabeth Fanfic) first! Hope y'all enjoy!

I heard the familiar annoying sound of the alarm. Groaning,I considered being a Penny and chucking the phone out of the window but I didn't have the strength. I had been up all night,lost in thoughts. But can you blame me?

Of course. Of course I blamed myself. Stupid,stupid me. I should've questioned him about the money,but I didn't. Why oh why hadn't I? I'm usually a quick thinker,and I always know what to do and say. Or at least, I like knowing what to do or say. But for once I failed myself. I sighed and sat upright,hugging my knees.

I felt angry.

After brushing my teeth and trying to pat down my bed head,I went into the living room. I considered just crawling back in bed when Penny came rushing out of the kitchen looking angry,Apollo trailing her.

"Apollo I said forget it,for the last time-" she stopped when she saw me. Her eyes looked puffy and tired,yet she smiled. I didn't even know what time she came home from the station. Apollo looked worried,his fists balled. I felt a little embarrassed.

"Sorry," I muttered "You guys busy?"

"No,no we're not." Penny sighed,running a finger through her hair "I'll go make some coffee."

"You've had enough caffeine." Apollo said firmly.

"I'll go make some coffee." She replied stubbornly,walking into the kitchen. Apollo sighed and sat down at the dining table. I pulled up the chair next to him.

"You okay?" I asked. He shrugged.

"Just...surreal."

I couldn't argue with that. We sat in silence after that. The house felt cold and unfamiliar without Percy. Stupid,stupid Percy. Penny came out after some time,holding two mugs of coffee,and then she got another one for herself. We drank in silence,because that's what you do when having caffeine. Unless the person drinking is Leo of course.

"We'll go down to the station before lunch," Penny said after a few minutes of silence "Piper's kinda busy today...can you come?" she asked me. My nerves tingled.

"Sure thing." I said with a small smile. She returned it,though there was stress in her eyes. To my amazement,she gulped down the coffee like it was vodka. She was about to get up,but Apollo stopped her.

"No."

"Huh?" She stirred. She was ADHD, so coffee was like an entire dose of sleeping pills for her. He took the mug from her.

"You need to go sleep Penny."

"I don't want to,now give me the mug Apollo,I need to do the dishes." She said stubbornly. Her eyes looked cracked,broken even. And scared. I sighed.

"Penny,he's right. Percy wouldn't like it if he found out-"

"Percy's not here!" She yelled,banging her hand on the table. At that perfect moment,Jason and Leo walked in,suddenly looking wary. Penny started crying and she ran into her room,the door slamming behind her.

"Penny!" Apollo cried after her,but Jason stopped him.

"Give her time man..she's not in a good state of mind right now."

"She's had eight cups of coffee since she came back from the station." Apollo said,looking at him with worry "The last time she had that much-"

"Apollo." Jason said firmly. This,I wanted to know. But I figured that now's not the time. Jason turned towards me. "How are you by the way?"

My throat felt like it was clogged,but I replied "I..I'm okay. Just trying to keep my head together." He nodded with satisfaction. I could see that he had the leader skill in him,analyzing everyone and everything,trying to keep it all together and rational. I could respect that and judging by Penny's sudden changing attitude,we needed a calming source.

"She wants me to go down to the station with her." I said. Jason took that in.

"She probably doesn't want all of us to come with her..in case if she...well.." he gestured to her door. Apollo sunk into his chair,dejected. Leo clapped him on the shoulder.

"Issokay Solace,she'll be alright. She's feisty,we all know that." he said,trying to lighten up the mood,which I also respected. We all needed a little bit of humor. Apollo nodded wearily,though not looking convinced. As much as I felt bad for him,I felt a twinge of annoyance. His best friend is in jail and he's worried about his girlfriend instead. But instead of getting angry,it made me feel like there was more to it than Apollo was saying. Piper walked in,yawning. She saw us..and blushed.

"H-Hey." she said,flushed. I followed her gaze and almost smiled. Of course,Jason. He realized that he was staring too hard and looked away,clearing his throat. Leo grinned.

"Hey nice power ranger jamies!"

"They're Cherokee Eagles!" she snapped. This time I really cracked a smile.

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Last night

"Percy!" I cried,holding on to the bars. Percy looked up at me and smiled faintly.

"Hey sis."

"Percy what-why-" I stammered,trying to think of something to say. Percy walked over to the bars slowly and placed his hands on mine. The gesture made me want to just burst into tears. Why oh why couldn't we just have a good day without anything going wrong?

"The money was for-"

"-the ransom,I'm not stupid." I finished quickly "But Percy..you fucking caused a theft."

"I don't regret it," he said casually,shrugging. I stared at him,wishing the bars could melt so that I could flay him alive. Before I could open my mouth and scold him,I stared into his eyes,his tired,red eyes.

Percy Jackson and I had very different lives and experiences,but we both were similar. I mean of course,we're twins. He values his friends. He'd do anything for them,his family. That was his flaw,his fatal flaw. Our dad was a jerk and our mom...she's neither here nor there. After the fire,we only had each other. He didn't like looking weak,but he was better at hiding it than I am. But for once,I could see it in his eyes. He didn't want to admit it to me for the fear that I would make fun.

He was afraid.

I exhaled deeply and put my forehead against the bars. He hesitated and did the same. As my skin touched his,I could feel that his body temperature was higher than usual. At that moment,I realized that I didn't need to reason with him,or argue with him. I just needed him to take down his guard and for once,let me help him instead.

"I'll get you out Perce," I said softly,my eyes tearing up "I promise."

He squeezed my hand. His bottom lip quivered,but he managed to give me one of his infamous Percy-Jackson-is-sassy smiles,even though it was a weak attempt. "I know you will Penny. I'll be okay. But it's not me you should be worried about." he added,his voice dropping down. I frowned.

"What-what do you mean?"

"There's more to wear that money came from Penny," he said urgently,looking around. I blinked.

"More to-what?"

"10,000 dollars. I didn't steal it on my own. I got help from..from some guys. But at a high price." He said bitterly. I hitched my breath.

"Who?" I asked,my voice higher than usual. He wouldn't meet my eyes. I felt my heart jump to my throat.

"These are not good people,aren't they?"

"No shit Sherlock," He gripped my hands so tightly it hurt "No matter what you do,do not listen to dad."

"Dad?" I asked,bewildered "What's dad got to do with any of this?"

"Everything." He said,shaking his head "He might offer a deal,or something. No matter what he offers,what he says,do not listen to him."

"Percy,I-"

Suddenly I heard the jingle of keys and some heavy footsteps. I almost cried out,but it was just a policeman.

"Alright miss,time's up." he said,chewing his gum. I turned desperately back to Percy,tears rolling down my cheeks. His let go of my hands,his smile returning. "I'll see you soon." he said casually,but I could read his eyes; 'Stay alert.'

The cop led me away. I turned around one last time. He had laid down on the cot,putting his leg on top of his knee.

Percy put his guard up again.

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