Percy Jackson And Sadie Kane: A Forbidden Love

chapter 29

Sadie pov

We were all sitting at our table in the cafeteria, me sitting as far away from Percy as possible. That song was still ringing in my ears. Then the announcement blared.

"Attention all students. We are about to announce the names of those who have won the opportunity of going on the sea trip organized by the school. The names are Percy Jackson, Nico Di Angelo, Shelby Hawkthorne, Daphne Cornelio, Carl Waren, Bob Clearwater, Terrance Smith, Edwin James, Jeanette Marentale, Morgan Pools, Stuart Castle, Howard Stone, Jake West, Sadie Kane, Carter Kane and Melissa Coketown."

With that, the announcement ended.

"Oh, yeah, we got in." Jake said.

"How could we not? Percy was helping us out with the quiz. Dude, there is nothing he doesn't know about the sea." Carter said.

"Seriously Percy, Carter is right. You were awesome." I said, unable to help myself. Percy smiled, a little cocky. Guess he deserves to be proud.

"Yeah, I am a little sea obsessed." He said.

"Yet you don't like sea food?" Jake raised his eyebrow.

"Uh, it's rather complicated." Percy said,his expression begging us to drop the subject there.

"Why didn't the five of you enter?" Percy said, his question directed at Jaz, Walt, May, Eric and Zack.

"I get kinda seasick." Eric admitted.

"I can't go without Eric." May said.

"Uh, no. I prefer my feet on the ground. Water makes me feel insecure." Walt said.

"Ain't going without Walt." Jaz said.

"Not interested." With a jolt, I realized that Zack had actually spoken for the first time, even if his tone was monotonous and bored.

"But it wouldn't be fun to go without you guys." Carter said.

"Oh, don't say that. You guys have fun." May said.

"Yeah,fave fun." I said, slumping my shoulders, Percy's song occupying most of my thoughts.

"Sadie, any problem?" Percy asked, concerned. I swallowed.

"No, no problem at all." I lied, then my stupidity overcame me. "By the way Percy, who was that song about?" I asked. Percy scratched the back of his neck, the way he always does when he's embarrassed or nervous.

"No one. It was just a song. My mom helped me write it. She thought it was sweet." He said.

Although his story was convincing, the faint blush on his cheeks wasn't. Then it occurred to me that he might be blushing because his mom helped him out with his homework. Besides, Percy considered us friends. If he had found anyone he would let us know. With that satisfying thought, the heavy load lifted off my heart.

"So, when is the trip again?" Nico asked.

"Two days later." Percy said.

"But won't we be missing school?" Carter said. I banged my head on the table.

"Actually, Mr. Roque confirmed that since this was an 'educational trip', we are going to get extra assistance in catching up." Nico said.

"Fair enough." Carter shrugged.

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Nico pov

After school, I was just turning a corner when I was rudely abducted and pulled into an empty classroom.

"Ok, so this is a wonderful opportunity. But sadly I won't be there to make the most of it. So I want you to do your best." May said.

"What?" I said, totally confused.

"Oh, you're slow. Mission Percy and Sadie, bonehead!" She said, and I prayed real hard that neither one of mentioned people were around. Cause May wasn't caring about being quiet or subtle.

"Oh, right." I said.

"Look, a sea trip! That's like number one on romantic setups. If we can do something about their relationship, it's now." May said.

"I'll see what I can do." I said.

"You'd better, buddy." May said, cracking her knuckles and for the first time sounding like a daughter of Ares.

Oh, this is going to be a fun trip.