ANother Percabeth saga is here. It starts with Percy and Annabeth as ex-lovers. Well, just read. A bit short, maybe. Please review and tell me what you think...whether I'll update this or not. ^_^

It's been 8 years that has passed since the Second Giants War ended. Gaea's been put back in her slumber. We saved Olympus again. Life has been so good for my friends and especially me and Annabeth. But somewhere along the way, like some couples, we have to go on our separate ways. Things didn't work out somehow. For the last 3 years since we broke up, we were able to pursue our careers successfully. She fulfilled her dream, becoming an architect and I became a cop. I didn't want it really but at the last minute, I figured this is a better way to serve and protect my city. Since the time, we rarely had contact at each other and we figured this is much better so we can focus our careers and to move on with our lives.

"Detective Jackson, I'll let you handle this." Sgt. Brown snickered at me.

"What is it this time Sarge?" I asked.

"Witness interrogation."

"Jeez…Sarge, where's the fun in that? That's not my turf." I complained.

"Jackson, don't think that just because you're the NYPD's rising star, you get some special treatment. Hell, no. You're still my underling and you must first learn to obey orders first before complaining." He glared at me.

"Yeah, yeah…sure. So what's this ruckus about?" I mumbled.

"We are still inconclusive about Mr. Smith's death. Our forensic experts and myself, believe there is some foul play in his death. It contradicts what his bodyguards say that he commited suicide. But we need proof of murder and fortunately, we have a new witness that might just prove our hunches." He said.

"Mmmm…so who's the witness?"

"Now that you ask. Here take a look. She's also the reason why I chose you for this case." He handed a brown envelope to me.

I browsed the envelope and suddenly, my eyes widened and I saw the picture of my ex-girlfriend. Annabeth. She was the witness.

"Hey..Sarge. Why me?" I sighed.

"Well, you two have a history right? That makes it easier to interrogate."

"I haven't seen her much for the last 3 years and we barely communicate at each other." I muttered.

"Here. Take this. She gave me her business card. Now I don't wanna hear you whining anymore. Go!"

Reluctantly, I proceeded to my duty. I hate this kind of assignments. No action, no fun…bores me to death. But everything's probably gonna change now. I'm gonna see Annabeth again. Since we broke up, there were a few times we often see but it was more like as friends or an acquaintance. I mean well, I'm over her and that. Past is past. Life has to go on. Maybe this meeting will be awkward for the two of us. I'll just act professionally and ask her about the Mr. Smith's death, then report back to Sgt. Brown and my job is done. I decided to give her a call.

"Hello."

"Um..Hi, This is Detective Jackson." I said nervously.

"Percy!" she shouted happily.

"Hey, Annabeth…this is about Mr. Smith's death. Sgt. Brown told me you saw everything and I would like to ask you about it." I asked awkwardly.

"Hmmm…I see. Not wasting time, eh?" she said in a sad voice.

"Well, yeah…this is an important case."

"Okay…how about we just meet up and have coffee today."

"That would be good. So ummm….I'll see you at 4 PM?"

"Sure."

"Okay. Take care. Bye."

"Percy, w-wait…"she paused suddenly.

"Yeah?"

"Umm..no, nothing…see you later, I guess." She mumbled and then she hanged up.

I really feel awkward about this. But maybe perhaps this is better than talk things over the phone. Honestly, I miss her but things have changed now. So after a few hours, I went to the café and Annabeth was there already waiting for me.

"Hello, Percy." She smiled.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"Nah, its ok. I just got here."

"So, umm…about the murder."

"Yeah."

Annabeth told me that Mr. Smith was his client. He hired her to design a new building. She also told me that the only persons with Mr. Smith that night were his bodyguards.

"So the bodyguards would be the prime suspects if this was really indeed a murder." I said.

"Yeah, before I went home…they were there. They were arguing before I left."

"Okay…did Mr. Smith leave something to you?"

"Well, I have some of his documents…initial designs, some stuff, sort of. It's in my apartment."

"Let's go get it then."

Annabeth blushed. "Ummm..we?"

"Well…y-y-yeah, it-its your place anyway." I stammered.

"Um..I can't. Not right now, Percy. I have to go to the office but you can go there without me. Here's my key." She handed it to me.

"So be it." I muttered.

"Well, then…so ummm…what's new Percy?" she asked.

"New? Well, not much…if you read the papers, then that's about it." I chuckled.

"Yeah, I know. I've read the headlines. You busted a crime syndicate and got awarded personally by the mayor."

"Well…yeah, sort of."

"Percy, what I meant to ask was…are you dating someone right now?" she said as if the words were difficult to come out.

Our faces suddenly turned red.

"Ummm…not at the moment actually…I mean…well, I'm busy with this serve-and-protect thing. How about you?" I tried not to look at her.

"Same here…being an architect is making me sometimes forget about time and almost everything."

Somehow, I felt relieved by her remark.

"Percy, I-I-I'm sorry for…you know, what happened in the past." She blurted out.

"It's okay. I don't blame you. After all, we tried but…it didn't work out."

"It could worked out, you know…if you could've tried…"

"Tried harder? Be perfect?" I interrupted her.

"I don't need you to be perfect. If you could've only stood up and fought for it." She raised her voice.

"I'm tired of fighting Annabeth. I thought we have moved on." I heaved a sigh.

Annabeth blinked in tears. I'm sure she could've said more but she tried restraining herself.

"Yeah, I have moved on already. Well…umm…sorry, I didn't mean to open this up, Detective Jackson." She tried hard to smile despite teary-eyed.

"No, its…its ok."

"So then…I think I'll have to go. I hope you can find something useful in my apartment."

"Yeah, thanks by the way…Ms. Chase." I said.

Then strangely, we found ourselves staring at each other in an awkward moment of silence.

"Ummm…well, I gotta go too." I stood up and hurriedly went to the exit.

"Percy…take care." Annabeth said softly.

"You too."

I then hailed a cab and went to her apartment.

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