The First Times

First Job Search

~Fast forward another year.~

Ana had been pacing around for the last ten minutes and both Nico and Will were finding the situation very funny.

After a few kids at school had professed their love for their newly acquire job, Ana decided to investigate what was the deal about. When she found out that said kids were flipping signs and taking orders from a fast-food restaurant, she wanted to laugh until they mentioned the experience and money they had earned for their 'hard work'.

Benny had laughed after that but Ana looked serious. They had gotten into a very small argument about it because he was already working- the idea Ana had about writing the dead that had happened in their first date had been very successful and Benny was a published writer -and considered the whole thing very stupid, while Ana wanted to have a little more monetarily independency.

When Ana had arrived to her home that day, she had told her parents she wanted a job. Neither were very surprised about that request, so they helped her creat a résumé. It was very basic, as she had no experience, but she was very satisfied about it. She presented them in many stores, smiling while doing so. Many were grateful and promised to call, while others took it and said nothing.

What Ana didn't know was that both Nico and Will had sent the same résumé to the rest of the family. Annabeth had called while Ana was at school, saying she, Rachel and Piper needed an assistant and that Ana could share responsibilities. Frank had called afterward saying Hazel needed help during the summer in her back-riding lessons and she would be welcome. Reyna had talked to Dylan and needed someone to help her read manuscripts.

That's why they thought Ana's pacing was funny.

"Why are you laughing about?" Ana confronted them. Will was trying to keep his smile under control, while Nico simply smiled at her. "No one is calling, they said they would..."

"Principessa, you can't expect them to call immediately afterward, right?" The face Ana gave him said exactly that. "Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but it will take a while for someone to call you..."

"What if I'm not good at it...?" By now, Will had stopped smiling and looked dead serious.

"Now, see here, young lady!" Nico rolled his eyes at Will's take of melodramatic comment. Ana giggled at the elaborated hand gestures Will was doing. "I don't want to hear something like that coming out of your mouth again, am I clear?"

"Yes, Daddy." Ana complied, before frowning a bit. "But, what if I'm not?"

"Ana, no one is good at everything- look at us!" Nico pointed at Will and him. "Dad is terrible driving and I'm a terrible cook-"

"Hey!"

"Hush you, I'm trying to make a point." Ana smiled and nodded, understanding what it was being said. "Besides, you won't know until you have tried it..."

"I guess, I just-" Ana was interrupted by the phone ringing and she looked a little pale. However, she immediately went to the phone to answer. "Hello?"

"Five drachmas is Annabeth."

"Five is Piper!"

"Hi, Aunt Piper!" Will groaned and dug five drachmas from his pockets to give to Nico, who was holding his hand out, smugly. Ana was ignorant of all this, talking with her Aunt. "I'm good, a little nervous..." She replied to the question, both Will and Nico listening from behind. "Oh, I just send some résumés cause I'm looking for a job- really?? That- that would be awesome, but- I mean, I have to go to school..." After saying that, Ana glanced at her parents, who gave her thumbs up. "Can I call you later, Aunt Piper? I have to ask permission... OK, bye!" Ana hung up, looking at them. "What?"

"What what?" Will repeated, smiling. Ana crossed her arms and tapped her foot, impatiently. "Oh, that! Well, we may have talked to your Aunts and Uncles-"

"We just mentioned you were looking for a job." Nico explained, placing a hand on her shoulder. She was nowhere as tall as they were, but she had grew tall. "We didn't mention which type, so we cannot be responsible for what they offer you." Ana sighed and relented.

"Aunt Piper said she needed an assistant for her clothing line in New York... That, since it's aimed to my age, I should inform her about what is trending or not..."

"That sounds good for a first job..." Will added. "But, what did you mean by asking permission to us?" Ana shrugged, flushing.

"I needed an excuse to ask you what had you done!" She admitted. Nico and Will chuckled and hugged her.

"Look, Ana... Family will always help family..." Will comforted her. "And your family is so diverse and big it would be difficult not to find a job you feel comfortable with... Besides, it's not like they won't understand if you say no to them..." Ana looked at them, trying to make up her mind.

"Would it be better if I wait for the summer to start?" She compromised with them. "That way, I'd be able to try and chose from all of them..."

"Sounds like a very mature decision..." Nico agreed. "You know what? Luke's birthday is coming soon, so you could talk to the family there, what do you say?"

"That sounds like a good plan!" Ana smiled, hugging them. She didn't need the experience or the money yet.

Though, she could ask for a raise.

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, guys!

First of all, yes. I know I'm a day behind of what I promised, but in my idea of trying to cover anything, I couldn't do it properly. I managed to do several chapters for The First Times, but I couldn't finish the one for Saving Time - A Caleo story. I do have a new cover for it, thanks to the great ArtisticBookie1809 ! Thank you!

So, let's get going to the update until I return from my holidays!

The First Times: ....5 chapters!!

I hope this is enough for the next couple of weeks! It is my idea to come back with new ideas and new chapters for you!
xoxo, SilverHuntresses