There was too much movement around the neighborhood.

I hate too much movement.

Kids don't respect you like they used to. Now, if someone walks down the street, you have two options, either you are ignored or you're gonna get assault. And, unfortunately at my age, that can cause serious health issues, like a mini heart attack or some broken bones, if you,re lucky. And, most of the time, the insurance doesn't cover everything.

"Good morning, Mr. Charles!" I heard from my right side. I turned to see the lovely Eliana Trenton, walking around with a dog that seemed to be half her size.

"Good morning, my dear..." I can't be rude to her, especially if she stopped to say hello "What are you doing up so early? I thought teenagers slept till noon on summer..."

"Normal teenagers do, Mr. Charles..." Eliana answered, letting me know she was no normal teenager "Besides, this is Mountain, my Uncle and Aunt's dog... We're taking care of it while he talks to my Mom about remodeling the house..."

"Oh, so all those trucks go to your house...?" I accused the poor child, who has nothing to do with it. But, she simply shrugs.

"Yeah, Mom had the idea of remodeling the garden. Dad approved of it and now, every single cadet that is not working or on tour, is working here, in my house..." she chuckled, while the dog slumped down on the street.

"Well, somehow I hope this is a fast remodelation..."

"Oh, sir! I honestly doubt it! Wait until you meet my Aunt, she simply can't be satisfied until everything is perfect!" she explains, kind of tired "Actually, you know what? You have to come to our house to tea... I believe you'd get along with my Uncle..."

"I accept the invitation, only if your parents agree with it..."

"Deal. I'll see you this afternoon for tea!"

~oOo~

Ding, Dong!

"Argh! Reyna! You still keep that hideous doorbell?!" a feminine voice complains from the inside.

"Be glad it just sounds bad... Everytime I hear a doorbell, I think of those hideous Ding Dongs!" a male one, this time, joined the air. The door opened and Reyna Trenton, Eliana's mother opened the door.

"Mr. Charles, please come on in..." she opened the door widely for me to come through the door. I walked inside, with my little package in my hands "I apologize for the people, I was hoping they could leave sooner-"

"No problems, darling. I brought you a little something for the tea..." I handed her my package and she took it, smiling.

"You shouldn't have, Mr. Charles..."

"Mom! The tea is ready... And Aunt Piper insists on staying..." Eliana 's voice filled the air, making Mrs. Trenton smile. She guided me inside the house where not only Eliana was waiting but also a couple of people, who it was obvious they got along pretty well.

The woman was well-dressed, with a simple blue and white dress that reached her knees. She was reading a blueprint and pointing something to the man next to her. When she nodded, her brownish hair fell from her shoulder, making it a little hard to see her face. Her skin reminded me a little to brown sugar- I know, she's like 30 years younger than me, minimum. And married. Not looking for something like that, anyway.

The man next to her was dressed in a very relaxed way, with a polo shirt and some khaki pants. His hair gave away that he was part of the armed forces of our country and that made me respect him a little more. His face also gave away that he was chubby when kid and now, he was off that. He nodded at whatever the woman was saying and nodding along.

"Uncle Frank, Aunt Piper, this is our neighbor, Mr. Charles..." Eliana introduced me, smiling. The woman finally turned around and showed me a pair of eyes that changed all the time. I didn't know if it was because she was excited or because they were like that.

"Nice to meet you two..." I pulled out my hand and shook it with them.

"Tell me, Mr. Charles... Blue or green?" Piper asked me, suddenly. I had to think it for a second, but I nodded.

"Green, why...?"

"Oh, my little buddy Reyna wants to remold the kitchen and she cannot decide the color..." Mrs. Trenton blushed and shook her head.

"Dylan wants a bigger kitchen and who am I to argue with him?"

"Dad makes the best gourmet dishes ever!" Eliana gushed over her father's food.

"Yeah, well..." Frank nodded "Don't tell that to Percy... He still believes everyone loves his blue food..."

"How can Annabeth still make him believe that?" Mrs. Trenton placed a plate with teacups and a teapot before starting to serve the tea. I began passing the teacups around and everyone prepared its own in a different way.

"So, may I ask how you two meet?" I wondered, sipping a little of my tea.

"We met at fifteen, in a boat, running away from Reyna" Piper pointed at Mrs. Trenton.

"Hey! It was not my fault!!"

"Yeah, she was with Annabeth" Frank backed her up "Not her fault"

"But she was chasing us later!"

"Excuse me, but you all were runner aways" Eliana butted in, smiling "Aunt Hazel and Uncle Jason can back me up! I'm gonna call them right now!" Eliana got up and headed away from the table, giggling.

"You'll have to excuse my niece, she's... a bright one, like her father" Piper smirked and I nodded.

They sound like I'll spending more afternoons here...

----

Also, don't forget to vote!

A-Mate?! Ain't Australian, Buddy!! (HoO WereWolves AU - Canon, but mainly Octachel)

B-Sis/Bro, Your Shadow is Hot! (HoO Bodyguards AU - Canon, mainly Percabeth and Jasper)

C-Mortals: Meet the In-Laws... (Spin-off of Mortals: Meet... - Canon, focused on non and godly parents)

D-One Thousand And One Heroes (HoO One Thousand And One Nights AU - Non-canon, MATURE, and Octachel)

E-All Over Again (HoO reincarnate genderbent - Canon, daily Camp life)

You can vote here or on my other book, 'Comments Are Polls'... I'll remind you of this on every chapter of every story I post this month... Remember, ONCE PER CHAPTER, meaning one vote by chapter...

See you around!