A Loophole (Percabeth Selection)

39- "Why? Why? Why?"

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"Blue!" Zoe cried as the door burst open. Little Zoe ran full speed towards us, arms open and mouth wide. She was wearing her pyjamas, with cute fuzzy ducks in them. She dropped her teddy bear as she ran. She came to a crashing holt at the foot of the bed and climbed up, sliding her arms around both Percy and I'm neck, pulling us close for a hug.

Percy chuckled as we both put our arms around his little sister.

"I'm so glad you're home Blue, and you too Bethy." She whispered into our ears.

"Aw Zo-Zo," I snuggled my face into her hair. "We are too."

She sniffled and pulled back, her eyes wide. She wiped her nose with her sleeve, crying. "I missed you."

My heart broke slightly at her little sad face. "We would never leave you."

Percy pulled her back for another hug, rubbing her back slightly. "And if we did, we would come back. Just like we did this time."

Zoe nodded and squeezed in between us.

Percy and I had fallen asleep together after everyone left, holding onto each other. We both woke numerous times during the night, terrified or startled by a quiet noise. We were there for each other though, whispering comforts to each other as we shook with fear. We had woken up when a maid brought in our breakfast, but I didn't leave his bed. I don't think I would be able to be a few metres away from him ever again.

"Where's Tyson?" I asked, making some more room for Zoe.

"I was meant to be waiting for him to get out the shower but he was taking to long." She giggled.

Percy smiled and started to tickled Zoe on her sides. Her giggle turned into a laugh as she started to squirm away from Percy. She managed to jump over me and push me towards Percy, so I scooted over and Zoe sat down next to me.

"Now you have to tickle Bethy."

I held up my hand to stop Percy who was grinning like a madman. "No. I have various injuries that can be worsened if I laugh to much."

"Aw," Percy pouted. "You are such a party pooper."

Zoe gasped. "Blue!" She pointed a finger at him. "You just said a bad word."

My jaw dropped as I turned to Percy. "How dare you, peasant. Her Royal highness will have you thrown in the dungeon if you speak such foul language again!"

Percy rolled his eyes. "I know for a fact that her Royal highness does not have a dungeon."

"I do so!" Zoe crossed her arms over her chest.

I nodded at Percy. "She totally does."

"Whatever." He rolled his eyes again.

"Can you see a brain back their, peasant?"

Percy smirked. "It's quite big actually, holding my extreme knowledge of the world."

"Yeah," I shook my head. "I don't think so."

"Brother!"

We all turned towards the door to see Tyson standing there, is hair slightly damp from his shower wearing a casual orange shirt and denim shorts.

"Big Guy!" Both Percy and I chorused as Tyson ran towards us, jumping into the bed and hugging us tightly.

"You're back!"