Chp 1
Annabeth's POV
What do you do when the person you have fallen madly in love with doesn't feel the same? Well I actually don't know but he would have made a move by now, right? It's been nine years.
He's my best friend in the whole world. He makes me smile, and cry. He annoys me and makes me feel like the most cared for person. He's like a brother, but I have feelings so different to that of a brother towards him.
I wish me lying down with my head in his lap wasn't only seen as our 'close relationship'. I wish when I ruffled his midnight black hair with my fingers, he would kiss me, show me he felt the same.
I wish all those times I would sleep over at his place and we'd always end up having at least one clothing item at each other's house meant more to him than us being forgetful. I wish he could see how I love him so much.
I wish he could just look that little bit deeper in my eyes and see what I really felt when I looked in his emerald green eyes.
But why did he have to end up rising to school popularity and leave me behind to the average class. Why wouldn't he let other people see that softy side to him that I had grown up with?
I sighed as I came to his locker and he grinned at me. "You ready for this evening?" He asked, in his 'positive Friday morning' voice. I grinned back and said, "Most certainly my good man." I joked, saying it in a funny accent.
He gave a little bow and I laughed, shoving him lightly. He smiled and turned back to his locker. "Um, I have to tell you something." He said. I looked at him, noticing his sudden nervous composure.
"I'm joining Elizabeth for coffee at Starbucks at lunch, so I can't go with you." He said. Oh right, I forgot to mention. He apparently like the new girl, Elizabeth. I mean, there is nothing wrong with her. She's quite nice to talk to, a drama queen sometimes and really arty. The on,y thing that made me hate her is the fact she could have caught the attention of my best friend.
I swallowed and said, "So I'm guessing it would be awkward for me to show up there too, huh?" He rubbed the back of his neck. The belle went and I pulled out one of my many fake smiles. "I'll see you this evening then." I said.
The day started going by. I would see Percy in the distance between classes. He would be talking with some other guys and cheerleaders, or running so he wasn't late for class.
I swallowed down all the hurt I had started feeling over the past three years. I got home and went to my bedroom. I collapsed on my bed. Why did this have to happen? Curse his good looks, and beautiful personality, his flawless imperfections, his amazing swimming skills, his everything.
I lay on my bed, doing homework. I barely noticed the movement by my window until I was brought back to life by my window making noises. I looked up and saw Percy struggling to open my window.
I smiled and unhatched my window, letting him in. He ran his fingers through his hair and gave me a big hug. I laughed into his chest and we plopped down on my bed. He took my work, looking at what I was doing.
He grinned and said, "Smarty pants." He put down my papers from honors math and I rolled my eyes. I checked the time, surprised it was already four.
"You ready to go?" He asked. I nodded and grabbed my jacket, pulling on my boots and grabbing my phone and some money before turning back to him.
He slung a casual arm around my shoulders and said, "And off to the rib joint we go!" I laughed as he hooked his arm under my knees, pulling me into a bridal position. He walked down the stairs, putting me down at the bottom of the stairs.
I laughed and we ran out the front door. We jumped in his car and he started the engine. I looked out at the gloomy weather, the threatening storm making the air smell as amazing as it always did before it rained.
We finally got to the rib joint and jumped out. We went to our usual place we sat when we came here and ordered drinks. We had just gotten our drinks and were about to leap into a conversation about what we were going to do over Christmas break, when he some of his 'buddies' had to come pull up a table and chairs.
I tried to cover up the hurt in my eyes to avoid looking stupid. I guess it didn't matter, he was going to be talking to these people anyway, not me.
They all chatted, right through supper as well. I can't remember saying more than five words the whole hour we were there. I decided to make an escape and go pay. I couldn't stand to be near them anymore, as it broke my heart to know he would rather talk with those people than me.
I paid for my meal and sat on the porch steps outside, watching the falling rain. Soon enough, the others came out and said, "See you there." They all went to their cars and Percy and I did the same.
As we got in his car, I don't know how he even grinned at me. "Did you enjoy yourself?" He asked, starting the car and pulling out the small parking lot. I stared at him as if he claimed he wanted to burn down all trees.
"Did I enjoy myself? Are you really bull shitting me?" I asked, outraged. He furrowed his eyebrows and looked at me as we stopped at a red light. "What's-? " "you really have to be kidding." I said.
"You didn't even talk to me." I said. He placed his eyes on the road as he started to drive again. "Annabeth, I didn't even know they were going to show up. It's not like I wanted them to join us the whole time." He said.
I shook my head. "I'm not just talking about now." I said. He rubbed his temple. "Annabeth, I really don't want to fight right now." He said. I stared blankly at him. "One question, when did I become boring to you?" I asked.
He glanced at me. "When did I get replaced with your so called friends?" I asked. He shook his head. "Annabeth, you got to understand you aren't the only person I know. Don't be selfish now." He said.
I felt a jab to the heart and looked out the window, averting my eyes so he wouldn't see how hurt I felt. He let out a sigh. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. Could- could we just discuss this some other time?" He asked.
A truck was coming in the incoming traffic. Just as we passed, a car pulled out to overtake the trucker. That's when it turned black.
~ Percy's POV ~
I slammed on brakes, but the rain made us skid so it turned slightly right. The guy didn't have time to react as his number collided with my side of the car. I felt numb everywhere as the car rolled down the slight hill.
I blinked, my vision clearing. I saw three guys approaching, one of them on a phone. "Hey, are you alright?" He asked. That's when I remembered Annabeth. I looked over and saw her head lolled forward and a trickle of blood coming down her face.
"Annabeth!" I said, trying to grab for her but I was stuck in place. I couldn't feel my legs and my eyes were starting to became blurry the longer that were open. One guy tried tugging on her door, but it wouldn't budge.
She lay still, the rain that was coming through making her hair stick to her face, we were soaked. I heard the paramedics coming, and tried yet again to move. When my legs wouldn't budge, I looked down to see shards of glass sticking out my thighs.
That's when I felt the pain. I let out a yelp, squeezing my eyes shut. The paramedics came, but I refused to be helped. I didn't want to leave Annabeth alone. I felt a sharp pain as a needle was stuck in my arm and my vision slowly turned black.