My Bestfriend's Brother (A Percy Jackson Fanfic)

Back to me

I paid for my taxi and got out,my fingers crossed inside my pockets. The gates were open,but there were very scarce number of people inside,which was good. I could only pray he was here and make him come back home. I had to. Biting my lips and controlling the water in my eyes,I walked in. The grass was slightly wet and the air smelt of honeysuckle and wet flowers.

I always ruin everything. I'm the problem. It's because of me that Percy keeps running. He doesn't like the fact that I care about him. He wants his own place,a place away from the last bit of family he has;me. Just out of habit,I took my phone out,but no messages from him. Jamming it into my pocket,I continued walking.

From the distance,I could see a figure sitting on the bench,and my heartbeat quickened. My pace became faster,until I was right behind him. I could feel it was him. His blond hair was messy and I could smell a faint scent of beer. The idiot,going around and drinking...but who am I to judge?

"A-Apollo?"

He turned around,his eyes wide. I gulped when I saw his face. I didn't even realise how much he meant to me,how much I needed him until he went away. He frowned.

"Penny? What-what are you-"

"Can we talk? Please?" I added imploringly. He hesitated,then nodded. I walked around the bench and sat down slowly,thinking of what to say.

"So," he said after a long time "what do you want?"

"You don't have to say it like that." I said meekly,feeling hurt. I turned to look at him. He sighed,exasperated.

"Just tell me what do you want."

"I want you to..to come back home." I said stupidly. For a moment,his weary eyes stayed on me,then he smirked humourlessly. It was different from the other ones he used.

"And there was me thinking that you were just going to use those first three words." He said,taking another swig. I took the bottle from him and put it down.

"No."

"You're not my mother."

"And you're not a drunk." I shot back. Then I sighed "Apollo..please. Just come back."

"Back to what?" He said agressively "Back to Daphne,who just wants nothing but cuddles and money? Back to worrying about whether you'd throw me out of the kitchen rather than talking to me? Back to sleepless nights?"

"No." I said softly "Back to..to me."

His eyebrows arched and his expression cleared. Taking advantage,I took his hand,my eyes burning "Please?"

He bit his tongue,no doubt chewing back the number of retorts he was about to give me,but then he sighed deeply. "How can I ever say no to you?"

For a moment I was mobilised,until he broke into a weak smile. I hugged him,unable to control my smiling. It felt like heaven,being in his arms. "You are such an idiot." I muttered.

"I know that." He said plainly. I chuckled waterly,pulling back and wiping my eyes quickly. I felt a large weight taken off of my chest.

"How'd you even know I'd be here?" He asked.

"Because I know you Solace. And I'm happy I do." I added. He smiled,wrapping his arm around my shoulder. As much as we had to head back,I wanted time alone with him,so I snuggled against his shoulder.

"So Percy's really gunna kill me,right?" He sighed. I frowned.

"Percy went missing again."

"What?" He said,sitting up straight. I nodded.

"Yeah..and with you gone as well..I just.." I shrugged,looking down. I didn't want it to sound like I was a total wreck without the two most important people in my life,but somehow he understood.

"I'm sorry. I-I shouldn't have left-"

"It wasn't your fault." I said hastily,looking at him. He moistened his lips,not saying anything. I could tell he felt guilty and worried.

"But I still shouldn't have left." He said softly. I hesitated,then smiled.

"There is a way how you can make it up to me." I said slowly. He turned towards me eagerly,with rapt attention.

"How?"

I leaned forward and kissed him.

Annabeth

I waited anxiously for them,wondering if I should go out myself. Hazel had fallen asleep on the couch,so we all sat around the table.

"Maybe me and Nico should go-" Jason started,but right then the door opened,Penny and Apollo walking in. Relief swelled inside of me,but I couldn't deny that I was upset that she didn't find Percy. Jason went over and pounded him on the back.

"Hey man." He said,as though he had just come back from a walk. He smiled back wearily.

"Hey..Hazel asleep?" He asked,with a glance at her.

"We couldn't find Percy though." Penny sighed,shrugging "I don't know where he went.."

Silence pressed on all of us. I was happy that Penny and Apollo had come back unharmed,but my mind was still on Percy. I wish I had asked him where exactly he'd be going..suddenly I heard a high pitcheD squeal.

"Baby!" Daphne cried out,racing forward and planting a big kiss on his cheek. I could see a lip imprint on his cheek. I looked at Penny and to my surprise,she was trying hard not to smile. Apollo gagged.

"Uh,yeah good to see you too...well,we'd better head back to bed I guess.."

"See you girls later." Jason smiled at Piper,who blushed. Nico cast one more look at Hazel before closing the door behind them. Piper immediately rounded up on Penny.

"So? What happened?"

"What do you mean?" Penny asked,smiling weirdly. I had an idea about what happened,and I smirked.

"Did you two kiss?" I asked. She bit her lip and looked up as though hesitating.

"Nice question...anyways,let's put her in my bed. I usually stay up late anyways." She walked over to the couch and carried her in her arms as though she was a feather and walked into her room. Me and Piper exchanged looks.

"Do you think.."

"Definately." I grinned "Well,maybe we should call it a night.."

"Yeah. Night Chase." casting a final smile at me,she retreated into her room. I hesitated,then walked into Penny's room. She was tucking Hazel in.

"So you did kiss." I said softly. She turned around,giving me a mysterious smile.

"Maybe.." She whispered,ushering me outside the room. "Was it that obvious?"

"Well to me,yes." I shrugged "you seem happy."

"I-I am." She sighed "We haven't decided on whether we both were in a relationship or something...anyways,what about you and Luke?"

My smile faded "What?"

She smirked at me before walking into her room "Well,he just won't stop talking to me about you."

What would she say about me and her brother? Moreover,what would Percy tell me when he comes back?