Bran offered me a ride to school and I had full intention of using it to my advantage.

Books packed, mom kissed, I walked to Brans old mustang waiting for me in the street. I threw my bag in the back as he started it up. He looked cute today with his curly hair pushed back.

"So how's the cutest girl in the world doing this horrible morning?" He smiled as he pulled into the street.

"So great but my names not London." I smiled as a red tinge seeped into his neck and ears. "We need to take a quick detour."

"I don't think we have the time, babes. You took your time getting out of that house." He joked but nonetheless he slowed down.

I told him where to go. Less than five minutes later we pulled up on Muscle Lab on the corner of Ridgeway.

Bran parked and turned the car off." I don't understand why we're here. It's not like his gonna be here so what are you hoping to find?"

Not answering, I got out and made my way inside.

Just as I remembered, was the words that passed through my mind. I'd driven past here countless of times and countless more had been here with Harry.

The front desk was occupied by a young female, wearing the standard black and orange gear of Muscle Lab. Her tanned skin making her forest eyes pop. Behind her, to the left, was the boxing section, bags lining the panoramic wall of the street outside. The far right, the gym spread out accompanying every other normal section that was typical in a gym.

"Hi." I greeted the woman. Her name tag read Dan. Short for something no doubt.

"A bit early for the gym, no?" She raised an emaculate eyebrow but I just smiled.

"I was wondering if my friend came around here. His name is Harry-"

"-Malakai?" She finished, her eyes wide. "The kid who killed those thieves?"

So apparently his story had spread to all corners of town.

"Yeah, that's him." I nodded, though my smile felt a little forced now. "I was wondering-"

She shook her head, suddenly solemn. "Sorry but I'm not allowed to tell you that unless your the police or something. That goes against our policy."

Shoot. Now what? It wasn't like I could suddenly claim I was a family friend or something. I had already said he was my friend.

Bran appeared by my side. "Danny, you in today?"

Suddenly her beautiful face broke into a smile. "Well well well, if it isn't Bran. I didn't think I'd see you so soon."

A familiar tinge appeared. Well, this is certainly an interesting development.

"Yeah well just helping a friend out. You mind telling her what she wants to know?" He begged, using the puppy eyes. I was sure this, whatever she was, would cave but she shook her head.

My hopes were dashed. I'd figured that I would get something. Maybe the truth that he was here or maybe that Harry hadn't come here for a while. But nope, nothing.

"Annabeth Thomas?" I whipped around to the source and found myself face to face with Chief Naomi.