The Events of Olympus Resort | A Percy Jackson Fanfiction

Chapter 2

Annabeth POV

I stand outside of my room gaping at the doorway. I cannot believe what I am seeing. At Olympus resort, all of the rooms are like their own little houses, and my room even has planters and patio furniture and everything. My mom really outdid herself. The resort is laid out almost like a little town. The Colosseum is in the center of everything and from there, there is a long road that goes to the entrance, where the Roman arches are. All of the rooms are in different little sections off of the main road and the rest of the places, like the spa, the tennis courts, and the party rooms, all surround the Colosseum. It's pretty awesome.

I step through the doorway and into my room which looks like a little apartment. Everything is either white or clear glass and the whole space is super modern looking. Straight ahead, there is a living room area that has a couch, tv, fireplace, and dining table, as well as a full size kitchen. On my right, there is a door that connects to a beautiful bedroom with a kingsize bed and a bathroom that is bigger than my whole bedroom back home. Then, to my left, just past the dining area, there is a sliding door that connects to this beautiful patio that has an ocean view and patio lights hanging down around the patio furniture. I've never stayed anywhere this fancy.

As much as I am loving my new room though, I really want to head down to the pool and continue exploring. Not to mention I have plans to meet Thalia, so I better get ready fast.

I quickly but my books down on the couch and and notice that all of my luggage has been brought up and placed at the foot of my bed. I begin to unpack and put my clothes into the closet before hopping into the shower. The shower feels good after the plane ride, and I work to wash the remaining oiliness out of my hair. When I'm done, I throw on a simple, black one piece that my mom bought for me last summer and slip on some sandals, jean shorts, and a light shirt before grabbing my skateboard and purse and heading out the door.

The path is shockingly smooth under my board as I head up towards the Colosseum, but I guess that makes sense considering that the paving is all new throughout the resort. On my way up, I pass families playing in the grassy areas, elderly couples taking walks, and groups of friends messing around on the tennis courts. Olympus Resort really is a one of a kind place. I've never seen anywhere like it, and am eerily reminded of the utopias I read about in my novels as I pass by everything, the sun beating down on my skin.

I continue skating along the sidewalk and don't even realize how fast I'm going until I whip around a corner and out of nowhere, I run smack into someone else. He is skateboarding as well, and when we collide, both of our boards go flying in opposite directions. In a blur, we both all hard to the ground, and before I know it, I am laying right on top of him in the grass, the two of us a mess of limbs and shaky breath. Our faces are inches apart and as soon as we make eye contact, I feel my cheeks flush a hot red. I quickly scramble to get off him.

"Oh my gods, I am so sorry. Are you okay?" I ask him.

He laughs and combs his hand through his hair. "Yeah I'm all good."

"I don't know what I was thinking," I exclaim as I awkwardly attempt to collect the contents of my purse. "I totally should've looked where I was going before turning at that speed. Are you sure you're okay?"

I look over at him and suddenly wish I hadn't because damn. I don't think I'll ever be able to look away now. He has these striking green eyes and this tousled black hair that is messy, but in a cute way. He's wearing a light shirt, swim shorts, and one flip flop. I quickly realize that I am holding the other one in my hand and awkwardly hand it to him. "Here you go."

He laughs and takes the flip flop. "Thanks. And honestly, it's no big deal," he says, slipping his shoe back on and leaning towards me as I pick up the contents of my purse. "Here, let me help you with that."