Annabeth's POV
After our conversation, consisting of her questioning why I was alone and without an adult and me explaining why and practically begging for her to not bring me back, Sally, I found out her name, suggested I come stay with her for a couple days, though saying she would have to call my dad eventually. I agreed, though still on edge because I still didn't know much about her, but she has a son, so she couldn't be that bad.
Sally checks her watch, telling me it's time to go. I stand up next to her while she ushers her son to follow.
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Sally gestures for me to follow her toward the guest bedroom she said I could use.
I open the door and step inside, taking in my surroundings. There was a small bed with light colored sheets and pillows, with a matching cream colored dresser in one corner and a small desk placed opposite to the bed. Additionally, there was a small closet built into the wall farthest away from the door and a small table placed on the right side of the bed.
"Thank you Miss Jackson, I mean Sally" I thank her.
"But, you must call your father and tell him where you are, he must be worried"
"He probably didn't even notice I'm gone" I mumbled.
"I doubt that's true"
"I bet it is" I sigh.
"Would you like to call him now?" She asks me.
"Sure, better get it over with"
Sally took out her phone and handed it to me. I press in the number and let it ring before hearing my irritated father.
"Hello?"
"Um, hi daddy" I say nervously.
"Oh, it's you" he says with a hint of annoyance in his voice.
"Um, I j-just wanted to say I met this nice lady who said I could stay with her" I say, realizing how irresponsible it sounded.
"Better off with her, so you don't cause further damage to my family" he says. Tears pricked my eyes and a lump grew in my throat.
"Well, I just thought I would let you know just incase you were worried" I say, hatred laced into every word.
"I don't care, with what Susan told me about what happened I don't need you back here and endangering my family. I wish that lady luck. Goodbye, Annabeth" he says before hanging up.
"Bye, daddy" I basically whisper, letting the tears fall.
I quickly wipe them away before walking out to hand Sally her phone since she left to give me privacy. With my eyes toward the floor I shuffle my feet in the direction I think the kitchen is in, remembering she said that is where she would be.
Before I can reach the shiny white tiled floor of the kitchen, I bump into something, or really a someone.
"Oh, sorry" I mutter, looking up from my staring contest with the carpeted floor.
"It's okay" the kid, Percy, said. "I'm Percy."
"Annabeth" I say simply, avoiding his eyes.
"You seem upset" he notices.
"I'm fine."
"Want a hug?" He asks with a smile.
"No thanks"
"C'mon, you know you want one" he says while poking my shoulder.
"I really don't" I say, but he kept repeating his previous action and words.
"Fine!" I practically yell. Quickly enough I am wrapped in his arms and I awkwardly wrap mine around him after awhile. Weirdly, I did feel better after he pulled away.
"Better?" He asks brightly.
"Better." I say with a small smile.
"You can come to me when your sad and I can make you happy again!" He says. "If you're staying. Are you?"
"It seems so, if Sally will let me"
"She will, you seem really nice. Anyway, I'm gonna go watch Finding Nemo, wanna watch it with me?"
A small giggle escapes me while I agree.
"Let me give Sally her phone back first" I say.
"I'll be in the living room" he informs me before running off.
I continue my walk to the kitchen and reaching it quickly.
"Here you go Sally" I say while handing her her phone.
"Thank you, Annabeth. And the verdict?"
"Um, he said I could stay" I explain simply.
"Uh huh, now how did he say it because you seem upset"
"Promise not to say anything?"
"Promise."
I quickly recall the events of the conversation, seeing her expression change.
"I'm so sorry, Annabeth. But I will love having you here. We can go shopping tomorrow for some clothes for you if you want" she says with a small smile, but I still noticed the sadness in her eyes.
"You don't have to" I say.
"I want to" she says. "I have always wanted a daughter" she says smiling. This caused me to smile and nod my head slightly, feeling accepted. She gave me a hug and I walk toward the living room to join Percy in watching Finding Nemo.
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Hey, guys :D
Okay, so I changed it so Annabeth doesn't know that she is a demigod because I thought it would be more exciting. Until the next chapter :)
-Qu33n_of_Sarcasm