Percy was excited today. Though he didn't know who his mystery date was, he was still hoping for Annabeth.
Only because we have fun together, he justified to himself.
He put on his suit, buttoned up and left his room.

These dates were set up similar to last time, but they were picnics rather than candlelight dinners.
Each couple had a table and chair, but instead of people serving them, they had one good basket that they had to distribute among themselves.

"Hey Franky" Percy greeted as he saw Frank exit his room.
Frank nodded in his direction and together they walked down the corridor, towards the golf karts

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Hazel blushed once she realized who her mystery date was.
"Hello Frank" she said as she sat down at the table.
"Hello...Hazel" he greeted back with a slight blush.
He pulled out her chair for her and she sat down with a little huff.
They both reached for the picnic basket at the same time, both pulled back immediately and blushed.
"So...would you like some lemonade?" Hazel asked. Frank nodded. As he took a sip, his face contorted into a grimace.
"What's wrong?" Hazel inquired
"They forgot to add the sugar" Frank wheezed.
Hazel laughed. She handed him a napkin with a shy smile. They stared at each other for a minute, their hands were touching as Frank reached out to grab the napkin.

"What's up party people?!!" They heard a voice yell out from behind them.
They immediately broke apart and blushed.
"Leo! We interrupted a moment!" a female voice scolded.
Hazel turned around to see Leo,Calypso,Katie,Travis,Connor,Rachel, Percy,Annabeth and Nico standing there with goofy grins.
Except Nico, who was glaring at Frank.

"What are all of you doing here?" Hazel asked.
They all looked at each other and murmered.
"That's actually quite a good question" Leo started, "it all started when..."

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"Hey! You're prince Connor right?" Rachel asked as she sat down in the chair.

"Yup...and you must be Rachel" he asked with a lopsided smile.

Rachel nodded and Connor began setting the table.

"Katie told me a lott about you, you two close?" Rachel asked after a while. They had started eating a bit ago and there was no conversation, it was getting a little awkward.

"Oh yeah" Connor grinned," I can't wait for her to be my sister in law"

Rachel laughed, "for sure! I would totally bet on them"

"I already did" Connor winked. He did. Prince Luke had begun a betting center in his room, collecting money for the couples everyone thought would end up together.
Percabeth was at the top in cause someone was wondering.

"I mean I placed a bet on them and Percy and Annabeth, I'm totally getting my money's worth"

Rachel's smile faltered for a second. But to her surprise it didn't sting.
She had a crush on Percy for a long time, they were even set to get engaged at some point. But she didn't feel the urge to cry when Connor mentioned Percabeth. She was happy for him.
I may have kissed him a while ago but...I suppose I'm happy for him. Annabeth seems nice., she thought.
There was a little part of her that still liked him, but she was sure when could
get over him if she tried.

"Earth to Rachel" she heard Connor say as he swung his arm above her face, shaking it slightly.

"I'm here I'm here" she laughed.

Connors eyes twinkled with mischief as he leaned forward to her with a smirk. "Sooo a crush on Percy eh?" he asked, wiggling his eyebrows.

Rachel turned red and coughed, "bugger off" she told him.

He laughed.

"Look I'm not even that interested in dating anyone, I'm here cause my dad" she paused to roll her eyes, "is forcing me to be here"

Connor looked at her with a knowing smirk, " I'd say I'm in the same situation. The only reason I'm here is because wherever Travis goes, I go"

Rachel watched his eyes light up with mischief, "well If I'm not interested in dating and you're not interested...." he said slowly, looking her straight in the eye. He cocked his eyebrow and averted his gaze to the path next to them.
They both got up with a laugh and dashed out towards the clearing on an adventure.

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Travis looked around for his date and finally found her sitting at their table. "Ahh Katie there you are !!"

He walked up and took a seat opposite her.

"Hi," she squeaked.

"Whoa you look flushed what's the matter? Or is it just my handsome presence making you blush so much?" Katie hadn't looked up but Travis could bet his head she could hear the smirk in his voice.

She blushed, "Oh um.....I'm hungry would you like to eat?" She quickly covered up.

The boy laughed but complied.

They ate in silence but Travis just couldn't take his eyes off his princess. He was staring at her the whole time. She probably thought he was a creep.

"Ok so........" Travis started. "Since you don't wanna talk..... let's go do something fun."

"Well what do you have in mind, Prince Travis?" Katie asked, cupping her face in both her palms, elbows resting on the table.

"Prince, huh? That sounds nice. Nobody ever calls me that nowadays," he chuckled.

"I'll call you that, if you really like it. You'll be my Prince no matter what," said Katie.

As a gaint grin spread on the boy's face, Katie realised what she'd just said and buried her face in her palms.

"Oh my god no no no that's not what I meant !!!"

"Realllyyyy?" Travis teased. "Think properly girl, cause lying is not goodd."

"Travis !!!!"

"Hey what happened to Prince !!"

"Conner !!! Rachel !!!!!!! Hey guys !!!"

Katie literally yelled and rushed towards them, escaping a very embarrassing interrogation.

"Hey Kate ! Wassup !! Why does my brother here look so excited ?" Conner raised an eyebrow at his brother

Travis cleared his throat and started, "Well...my wonderful date here just said that..."

Katie was quick to interrupt. "So Rachel !! What you guys up to? Aren't you supposed to be at your table, eating or whatever?"

"We were looking for you actually," Rachel replied, eyeing Travis who just couldn't stop laughing. "We got bored since neither of us are particularly interested in dating each other, so we thought we'd go see what all the rest were up too. Conner thought you two would like to come along."

"Yes that's a wonderful idea !! We we're getting bored too," Katie said enthusiastically. "I'm sure Prince Travis wouldn't mind."

At 'Prince', Travis doubled over in laughter, earning a confused look from Conner and Rachel.

The two smiled at Katie and Connor said, "Come along then. Let's go find some people to annoy !!"

As Katie was about to follow them, Travis held her back, and with a very serious look on his face, he said, "And you'll be my Princess no matter what."

And then he jogged ahead, leaving Katie sprinting to catch up.

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