Christmas With The Seven

Chapter 6: Mamma Lucrezia's

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They drove about 5 hours before stopping in Bellefonte Pennsylvania for lunch. Frank and Nico had fallen back asleep, and Thalia had been arguing with Clarisse over the music for the past 3 hours. About an hour before their planned stop, Annabeth pulled out her phone and began listing possible restaurants.

"There's Happy Wraps, The Governor's Pub, Waffle Shop-"

"Waffles sound good," Hazel commented.

"I could totally go for some wraps right now," Grover added.

"Do you think The Governor's Pub has beer?" Percy asked.

"First of all, we can't stop at all of the restaurants so you're going to have to agree on one. And second, Percy, you're underage."

Annabeth continued listing restaurants until they had narrowed it down to 3 options.

Annabeth tapped Thalia on the shoulder to get her attention and nudged the two napping boys awake. "So, Waffle Shop, Happy Wraps, or Mamma Lucrezia's. What do you think?"

"No waffles, too sweet," Frank said, rubbing his eyes.

"Not really in the mood for wraps," Thalia said, finally looking away from her phone which she'd plugged into the AUX cord.

Grover complained, insisting that nobody could ever not be in the mood for wraps, but Thalia stood firm.

"Come on, guys, we have to choose a place. Just decide!" Annabeth threw up her hands.

"Do they have stromboli?" Came a muttered voice came from the back. Annabeth turned and saw that Nico had woken up.

"Does who have what?" Anabeth asked.

"Mamma Lucrezia's, do they have sandwiches?"

"I don't know, probably," Annabeth shrugged.

"We're going there," Nico ordered.

"The waffle house kind of-" Grover started, but Annabeth put up her hand.

"It's decided then. We're going to Mamma Lucrezia's."

"Do all of you know what you want?" Annabeth asked as they arrived at the restaurant.

"I want a sandwich," Nico said immediately.

"I wouldn't mind some pasta," Hazel said.

"That sounds good," Frank agreed.

"You think they have wine?" Thalia asked.

"Thalia, you're driving next. Just get soda or something," Annabeth scolded.

"One glass of wine isn't going to hurt, Annie. Besides, I'm immortal."

"Fine, everybody, decide what you want to eat quickly. I want to get to camp before 5."

They pulled out of the restaurant parking lot nearly 2 hours later. Annabeth hadn't expected it to take so long and she recalculated the time they'd arrive at camp.

"Alright, I'm driving," Annabeth announced. Thalia, already halfway in the driver's seat, looked up, confused.

"I thought it was my turn to drive?"

"We can't afford any delays if we want to be at camp by dinner. I'll drive."

And so, Annabeth ended up in the driver's seat for the next 5 hours. She didn't mind. Thalia let her choose the music and viciously protected the AUX cord from anyone else who tried to grab it.