the dam oneshots | pjo & hoo

"The Child is Crying. What Do I Do?"

Sally stood up, pulling her hair into a bun as she looked at Percy and Annabeth standing in front of her. She sighed, thinking "It's only gonna be one night, they're gonna be fine."

Paul said, "Sally they're gonna be fine, you don't have to worry."

"I know...I'm just worried about what they'll get up to," Sally said.

"Sally," Paul began. "Annabeth turned 20, and Percy's birthday is coming soon, and you're worried that they won't be able to babysit Estelle?"

"It's not Annabeth I'm worried about," Sally replied. "It's Percy. Remember when he was 18 and he put metal in the microwave?"

"Yes but-"

"And let's not forget about the time he almost dropped Estelle into the beach when we went to Montauk," Sally reminded him.

"True, but Sally-"

"He also set the big house on fire to win a bet with Leo," Sally continued.

"Almost set the big house on fire. Almost is a keyword here, Sally," Paul said. "And besides, he's been living in New Rome by himself for a few years! He probably learnt a few things there"

Sally nodded, then sighed. "I'm keeping my trust on Annabeth, I would have never agreed to leave Estelle alone with Percy if Annabeth didn't volunteer to babysit her too."

"Now, are you ready to go?"

{ ~ }

"Percy, remember, you aren't allowed to go near the fire extinguisher," Annabeth said.

"But why?"

"Seaweed Brain, you know what happened last time..."

Percy thought back to the time when he pulled the nozzle on a fire extinguisher, setting off the fire alarm and causing everyone to think there was a fire going on and shuddered. "Alright, noted. What else?"

"Let me handle the toaster, and...where did Estelle go?" Annabeth asked, looking down at the bean bag where Estelle had been sitting moments ago.

"Where's Estelle?"

"That's what I'm asking, Percy!" Annabeth chided, as she got up from the couch. "Estelle? Estelle!" She nudged her boyfriend. "Go search for her on that side."

Percy got up with a huff and wandered towards the kitchen. He found her sister standing on a stool, pushing two slices of bread inside a toaster. "Estelle, when did you leave?"

"I was hungry and I asked you both to give me something," Estelle began, as she opened the can of peanut butter. "Annabeth was too busy making sure you didn't do something stupid."

Percy sighed, placing his hands on his forehead, "So after you eat, is there anything you want to do?"

Percy said "Ooh I know, let's make mom's blue chocolate chip cookies!"

Estelle glanced at her brother. "Do you know how to make them?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Of course I do! I've made them loads of times! They don't come out as well as mom's but hey they aren't burnt," he said, waving his hand dismissively.

"Ooh yeah. Percy does make good cookies, doesn't hurt to try them, Estelle," Annabeth said shrugging.

"Okay sure," Estelle replied.