A Boy with Green Eyes

Percy's Dad

So Percy, Grover and I went to school together with Sally. When I went down two blocks to Percy's flat, Sally opened the door, and forced a smile.  She held Percy, Grover and my hand. Her hands were clammy and cold. I looked back at her flat, and I saw a rude, drunk, and yes, a fat looking man that closed the door. He spat on the floor before closing the door. That obviously was Smelly Gabe, Percy's stepdad. 

We walked down the streets talking about extremely random things - Percy talked about blue food and fish, Grover talked about nature and music, while I talked about architecture. 

"What's your favourite singer, Goat boy?" I asked, as he was fiddling with his pan pipe.

"Ooh, I love, love, love Jesse Mcartney's music!" Grover screamed, his eyes growing wide. My mouth dropped wide open and I laughed my heart out. Grover and Percy looked confused.

"What's funny?" Percy asked, scratching his neck.

"Oh, it's just because my friend Thalia hates Jesse Mcartney music!" I said, clutching my stomach. Percy's eyes suddenly went even greener. He stopped walking.

"Wait - what's her last name?" Percy asked, his eyes staring into space. Sally seemed interested too.

"Well, she hates it, I don't know why, but her last name's Grace," I said, looking at him, curious. What made him so interested in knowing what my friend's last name was?

Percy's frown turned into a gigantic smile, and so did Sally's. Percy was jumping around everyone, his hair bouncing in different directions. Maybe that's one of the reasons his hair never seemed to be able to be combed down. 

"Wise Girl, does she have black, short, spikey-wikey hair, and likes wearing those black leather jackets?" Percy asked, quickly. I nodded, "Annabeth, the Thalia you're talking about is my cousin!" 

It was my turn to feel shocked. All this time, my friend, who is way across the States, is Percy's cousin? Percy, Grover and Sally noticed my reaction, and they laughed. 

"Wow, I never, ever knew!!" I said, covering my mouth in surprise.

"Well, now you know!" Grover grinned, and he put his arms around Percy and I, as we stepped into the gates of Gateway High School.

"Bye, Sally!" Grover and I said.

"Bye Mom, I love you!" Percy waved, giving her a big bear hug, and kissing her cheek. Sally waved again, and we returned it, and she walked off. 

"We've gotta get to class!" Percy said, looking at his watch,"The big hand's on the number ...uh..."

I saw that Percy was squinting at his watch. I tried to, but I wouldn't be able to help, because I have dyslexia. Grover read out the number for him.

"It's the number eight," Grover said,"And the short hand is on the number twelve,"

"Doesn't that mean it's eight 'o clock?" I asked. All three of us, hopped into the air, and sprinted to our classrooms. We said a quick goodbye to Grover, as we walked off to our separate classes. School starts on eight!

"Sorry we're late, Mr. Blowfish!" Percy said, out of breath from climbing up the stairs. I elbowed Percy.

"It's okay Percy, Annabeth, and Percy, it's Blofis!" Mr. Blofis chuckled. Percy and I took our seats.

"So, hello, kids!" Mr. Blofis said, clasping his hands together, "Today we will be starting our project on Greek Myths!

"You and your partner shall have five minutes to discuss what topic you want to do. You have to choose one from the list I'm going to pass out," Mr. Blofis explained. Once Percy and I got our sheet, Percy raised his hand.

"Yes, Percy?" 

"What's a minute?" Percy asked, confused. 

"A minute is sixty seconds," Mr. Blofis said, while Percy was staring at him, as if he had lost his mind. 

"What's a second?" Percy asked.

"We have no time to explain it now, Percy, we must get to work!" Mr. Blofis said, and ruffled his hair, making his black hair look even more adorably messy. Wait - did I just say his hair was adorable!? Oh my gods. 

We went back to our list, and we looked through the choices. There was a variety - the Titans, Medusa, Types of Greek Monsters, Odysseus, the Greek Gods, and finally, Rivalry Between Poseidon and Athena. The Rivalry Between Poseidon and Athena was circled with a red marker, an arrow pointing to it: This is the hardest one, because in your presentation you must make a debate whether Athena and Poseidon should be rivals. If you do this with great effort, then you will get a certificate and cookies. 

"Well, I hope they're blue cookies," Percy said, as I rolled my eyes at him. 

"Wanna do the Rivalry one?" I asked, nudging Percy. 

"I guess, it sounds fun! We getta do a debate! I like debates! I once had it with a boy called Octavian in Pre-School! We were having a debate whether who could be President of the Day!" 

I laughed. Percy had the most strangest stories to tell, "So let's go and surf our best pals - the internet!"

"And Wi-Fi!" Percy added. We giggled. Percy typed in, 'Rilavlri infront Psieodn and Antheno' I laughed, and slapped my forhead. 

"Percy it's this," I said, correcting his sentence to 'Rivalry Between Poseidon and Athena'.

Percy stared at it for a second or two, and looked at the list of topics. He stared at both of them for a few more seconds, and he said, "Oooooooh,"

"Such a seaweed brain," I muttered.

We chuckled, and clicked the first link. 

The website said, 'Long, long time ago, there was a King named King Cecrops, and he ruled over Athens, Greece. He was looking for a patron deity for Athens. Poseidon, the God of  the Seas and Earthquakes, and Athena, the Goddess of Crafts and Wisdom, were interested in becoming Athens' patron. King Cecrops said that they had to offer a gift that was truly valuable for Athens. 

Poseidon was first - he struck his trident at the Earth and created a well. At once, water came streaming out. However, this was no use because the water was salty. Athena was next. She struck her spear to the ground, and kneeled down. Immediately, a fresh olive tree shot forth. 

King Cecrops was impressed by Athena's gift, as it was a symbol of peace and prosperity on Earth. When King Cecrops chose Athena as the patron, Poseidon was not pleased, and cursed Athens to never have enough water. It is said that this is the reason why Athens' has shortage of water.'

"Do you know what it says?" Percy asked, "I can't read it, 'cause I have dyslexia,"

"I have dyslexia, too!" I said, surprised, "Woah, that's weird,"

Percy nodded, happily, "Weird is good, weird is good,"

I laughed. He reminded me of guppy fish somehow, those chubby cheeks of his. It took us a few minutes to figure out what it said. 

"Wow," I said, "Athena's smart,"

"I feel pity for Poseidon," Percy said sadly. 

"Why?" I asked.

"Well, he is the God of Water, and I love swimming!" Percy said, thinking it was obvious. I laughed. Percy typed in Poseidon and clicked Images. Once Percy saw the images, his jaw dropped. He ran his fingers through his hair - he looked like he was on the edge of his life. He got out of his chair, and rushed out the classroom. Mr. Blofis shouted his name, in confusion.

 The last thing I heard from him was, 'Dad'.