My Bestfriend's Brother (A Percy Jackson Fanfic)

Reading,or Me?

Honestly? As we chatted all the way home I did think about what Penny had told me. Sure,Luke was pretty cute and nice too,but I hardly know the guy. It's just that I normally don't meet a decent guy.

"So,what should we do in the evening?" Piper asked.

"Well,I heard that Tanaka is having a party tomorrow evening-"

"Gods,Penny no.."

"Who's Tanaka?" I asked.

"She's actually a bitch,but her parties are off the hook," Penny said in awe "her family is super rich and she's actually pretty spoilt,but it doesn't matter. She's got a giant jacuzzi pool and another separate pool that's filled with alcohol-"

"Let's just stick to the fact that she's a bitch." Piper said haughtily. Penny sniggered.

"She's just jealous because Drew Tanaka has a major crush on Jason."

"I am not jealous."

"You so are. I'm like a mind reader McLean,I've got brains. Now hurry up,I wanna eat something." She added as Piper opened the door to the apartment.

"You just drank coffee." I pointed out. Penny shrugged and walking into the kitchen. Piper plopped herself down on the couch.

"It's a wonder that girl is as skinny as a twig,she eats even more than an elephant. Scratch that,she could even eat an elephant."

"I can hear you!" Penny sang from the kitchen.

"You were supposed to!" Piper replied enthusiastically.

"I'm just gunna go freshen up. Be right back." I walked into my room and closed the door. I'm not a party person,and the way Penny spoke,she didn't care whether the host was a total bitch or not;she just wanted to relax and enjoy. Normally I don't try impressing others,but for the first time in my life I wanted to prove that I'm a party person. What is wrong with me? Did the Jackson's always have this kind of impression on others? Maybe that was why Percy could get a poor little girl to play with every day.

I walked to my bed and sat down. My book of Romeo and Juliet lay flat on my nightstand. I remembered the time when Percy accidently fell asleep in my bed,the jerk. Outside I heard the doorbell ring and Piper yell~"I'll get it!" Wondering who it was,I got up and walked outside of the room. It was Apollo and another guy I didn't recognise. He had milk white skin and messy black hair which covered up his coal black eyes. My immediate comment was that he was an emo.

"Do you literally want to live here Solace?" Penny huffed,crossing her arms. He grinned at her and winked. This dude could not stop showing off his teeth.

"How about just me and you Sunshine?"

"How about no. Hey Nico."

"Hey." The dark haired kid replied "you don't mind if we stay over for a little bit right? Because Percy and Rachel...well,let's just say it's gunna take a week to clean the place up."

Penny laughed "Sure dude no problem. So this is a record right? It's been a week since Perachel got together."

"True. But I'm sure we can last longer.." Apollo smirked. Penny rolled her eyes and walking into the kitchen.

"Be right back." Apollo grinned and followed her. Nico sighed and plopped on the couch."That boy is head over heels for her. Anyways,you guys going to Drew's party?"

Piper shrugged "Guess so. You?"

Nico scowled "Well,I'm not the party type,but I might be. Percy kept rambling on and on that the jacuzzi pool is filled with alcohol instead of water."

"We heard."

Somewhere from the kitchen I heard Apollo say,"A stupid rumour started that Beyoncé would be coming."

"Let me guess. You started that." Penny said flatly.

"Well,if I said that Jeon Jungkook was coming you'd know that I'm lying right?"

"She's a Kpop fan." Piper explained to me. Korean music,right. Percy scoffed.

"Kpop is lame."

I heard glass crash in the kitchen,and Penny came out holding a frying pan,a crazed look on her face "WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY BITCH?!"

"I-I said Kpop is the best!" Percy stammered. He seemed nervous,which made me want to laugh. Penny lowered the pan but still glared at her brother as she walked back into the kitchen,accompanied by Apollo.

"That,was close." Piper chuckled,then turned towards me "The last time Percy said that,he got a wedgie so hard he claims that he couldn't go to the bathroom properly for a week."

"It was torture." Percy mumbled.

oOoOo

"You seriously like to read,don't you?" A voice said,the door opening. I looked up and sighed,frustrated. Percy had just walked in and closed the door behind him.

"Yes,I do."

"Nice." He grinned,sitting down right near my feet. I resisted the urge to kick him. I went back to reading my book,but I knew that his eyes were glued on me,making it hard to concentrate.

"You look cute when you're concentrating."

"I never asked for your opinion."

"And you're not shouting at me to get out either." Percy grinned. I rolled my eyes.

"It's a waste of energy to do that,since your overly concussed head wouldn't understand at all." I replied heatedly. He laughed,and for a moment I felt completely satisfied.

"You're a feisty one."

"Yes,I am. You got a problem with that Jackson?"

"Nah,I like it. It turns me on,but kind of makes me want to pee my pants."

I almost burst out laughing,but I held it in. I didn't want to show any signs that I enjoyed his presence. And no,I didn't enjoy his presence. It was no use trying to make him listen to me either. It was like taking care of a dead cow;absolutely pointless.

"Uh huh." I went back to my book and continued reading,but nothing was really going into my head.

"So...Romeo and Juliet? You into romance?" He asked after sometime.

"No,it's just one of my favorite books."

"What's there to like in a book?"

"Much more than banging a girl." I shot back,feeling irritated. Hey,don't mess with my love of books. Perry grinned.

"I don't know,banging is better,especially with you."

"You're a jerk."

"No,I'm Percy."

"Ugh,leave me alone,I'm trying to do some reading here."

"Come ooon. Would you rather do reading,or do me?"

"Reading,no contest."

"You hurt me." He pouted,sticking out his bottom lip out and putting a hand on his heart. I quickly changed my smile into a rude smirk and glued my eyes back on the pages. But the way he was looking at me was seriously distracting me.

"So,you going to Tanaka's party?" I  asked after a few moments of silence. She shrugged.

"Don't know. Her parties are way to tame."

"I guessed that you'd say that. Your idea of a party is probably dancing nude with a hundred of naked girls around you."

"Wow,you know me already Wise Girl,but no. I value friends more than that."

"What? You're lying." I said with mild interest,putting my book down. Cocky Percy Jackson interested in friends more than girls? What's happening to the world? Next,he'll become the President of the United States. He raised his eyebrows.

"You're right,I am. Well,I'll see you later Annabeth..uh.."

"Chase. Annabeth Chase." I answered quickly,surprising myself.