Hey Readers, this is my first Percabeth story! It's going to be about 3 or 4 chapters. I will try and post at least once a week or when I get 10 – 15 reviews. I hope you like it. Please review!
Disclaimer: I unfortunately don't own the Percy Jackson series and everything that comes with it. Rick, if you are feeling generous I will gladly take control of the PJO series.
You Picked Me: Chapter 1
She was his best friend, the one who had always been there for him through thick and thin. She understood better than anyone else, and he understood her, too. He could tell when she was upset or angry and how to cheer her up. She talked to him almost every day when they weren't at camp and hung out after school. He wasn't afraid to argue with her, although he knew he would lose. Even though his head was full of kelp sometimes, she loved everything about him.
Annabeth was in love with her best friend. She hadn't realized when, but she knew for sure she had fallen. Though, she could never tell him how she felt. If Percy didn't return those feeling, their friendship would be ruined.
There was a point where Annabeth was sure he possibly returned her feelings, but ever since Rachel came along it seemed like Percy forgot all about their friendship in general. Annabeth resented Rachel for taking Percy away from her. She was the nerd –quite literally- while Rachel was the "popular cheerleader."
Annabeth wanted to move out of the friend-zone with Percy. Her feelings were too strong for them to remain just friends. But how would she hint at that without making a fool out of herself? Percy's brain was so full of seaweed that she would be surprised if he actually caught on. Annabeth rolled her eyes, and chuckled to herself. She really needed to shake these thoughts away and sleep. She had school tomorrow and staying awake and mulling over Seaweed Brain was not helping, but only keeping her up. Finally after what felt like hours, she drifted off into an uneasy sleep, even though she had a lot on her mind.
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The next morning, Annabeth groaned and trudged to the bathroom to wash-up. She dressed quickly, hoping she hadn't taken too long. Percy was supposed to pick her up. The two teenagers were juniors attending Stratford Prep in the city. Annabeth's family moved to New York to be closer to Camp Half-Blood, knowing it was much safer than San Francisco. Since the two were sixteen, they had their permits, and Percy felt the need to show off his driving skills all the time. Annabeth rolled her eyes and smiled, thinking of her best friend.
A loud honk broke her trance and she hurried down to meet Percy. She got in his car, a bit breathless from hurrying. Her stomach did flips when she saw him grin at her.
Percy handed Annabeth her usual hot cocoa and blue scone. His mother always made sure she had two hot cocoas and two scones, blue of course, ready before Percy left.
"Good morning, Seaweed Brain," Annabeth said, handling her cocoa carefully and taking a cautious sip.
"Good morning, Wise Girl," he replied, his grin still in tack.
She loved his smile and the way he looked at her. She looked away, hiding her slight blush. Percy started his car, and they were on their way to school.
"How was your weekend, besides seeing you yesterday?" Percy asked.
"Sadly, no monsters this time," she said with mock sorrow.
"Don't jinx it," he laughed, "Knowing the monsters we encounter, they could attack at any minute."
Annabeth agreed as she sipped her hot chocolate. She noticed something different and her expression turned curious. "This tastes a little different than usual," she said as she looked up at Percy.
"I made it this morning," he said proudly, "I followed the recipe, but I added a special, secret ingredient."
"And what would that be?" she questioned, suspicious and still curious.
"Oh nothing," he said winking, "nothing you need to be worried about."
They arrived at school soon after and parked in the lot. Annabeth couldn't help but notice Rachel waited for Percy by the entrance to school. She scowled.
Grover wasn't anywhere to be seen. He usually waited outside for the two. Annabeth figured Grover was with his girlfriend, Juniper. They got out of the car, and Percy wasted no time in running over to Rachel. He said a quick goodbye and promised to catch up with her later. Her scowl deepened. Before Annabeth could get too upset, Thalia came out to greet her.
Thalia was Annabeth's best friend, also. She knew Annabeth as well as Percy did. Actually, a bit more considering Thalia knew about Annabeth's more-than-a-crush on Percy. She had pretty much know since she met Annabeth. Thalia had told her, "It's obvious, duh. You're all google-y eyed every time you see him." And after that, Thalia had become her best friend. Well, Annabeth had kind of threatened her not to tell, pretty much kept a close eye on her, and then they had become best friends.
They two demigods walked into class together, talking about their weekend. One of two classes the two friends had together was English, not exactly their strongest subject. But despite their dyslexia, Annabeth always did well in her classes and Thalia was smart, too.
Throughout class, Annabeth was dozing off. Thinking of Percy was becoming a daily routine, and Annabeth couldn't stop. She hadn't ever remembered feeling this way about any other person. Her thinking mostly consisted of plans to tell Percy how she feels, but so far she was scratching everything out.
She looked down and noticed a note on her desk. She looked around, catching Thalia's eye, who motioned for her to read it.
"A, are you okay this morning? You seem really out of it," the note read.
Annabeth grabbed her pen and scribbled back quickly, "I'm okay, just thinking about stuff."
She passed the note stealthy to Thalia. Her lips twitched, holding back a smirk. She returned the note to Annabeth.
"You're thinking of Percy, I can tell. Your eyes are glazed over, and you look conflicted about something."
Annabeth sighed; she knew Thalia would figure it out sooner or later anyway. She decided Thalia would be of better help, since she was Percy's friend, also.
She wrote back, "I can't stop thinking about how to tell him. But then again, I'm sure he wouldn't have those same feelings, because he obviously likes Rachel."
She passed the note to Thalia, feeling dejected. But she wouldn't show Thalia how downhearted she was feeling.
She would try to be tough, if she could. She hoped.
Thalia was thinking up a plan. Annabeth could tell by the way her eyebrows scrunched together, and how she narrowed her eyes slightly.
"I've got it. But Annabeth, you'll probably not be too happy with me when we're through. I'll tell you all about the plan later."
She read the note and made a face. For once, Annabeth wasn't sure what to expect. And guessing from Thalia's words, she wouldn't like this very much. If Percy was worth it, it would definitely be a risk to take.
Annabeth glanced over at Percy who was sitting across the room. He looked back at her and smiled. She returned the smile and looked down. Thalia, of course, noticed the exchanged and smiled. Her plan was going to work. It had to.
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After class Annabeth, Thalia, and Percy met up in the hallway to join Grover and Juniper for their Greek Mythology elective they took together. Of course it was their favorite and easiest class. It gave them an extra insight to other gods and monsters incase they ever encountered them while traveling.
Today's class focused on their upcoming research papers they had to write on different gods and goddesses. The demigods respectively chose their immortal parents, Grover chose Pan, and Juniper chose Demeter.
Class was not-so surprisingly easy. When they were dismissed, the class headed to the cafeteria for lunch. They went to their usual table in the back corner where they could discuss their "real" lives without the chance of any mortal overhearing.
As Percy got his tray, Rachel came over and asked Percy to sit with her. Percy glanced over at Annabeth and his friends, waiting for him at their usual table. Annabeth, who had a slight blush on her cheeks, waved her hand, signaling him to come over. Her attempt was in vain, because she knew Percy would choose Rachel.
"Don't let her get to you," Thalia whispered as she nudged Annabeth.
"I won't, promise," replied Annabeth, who glared at the sight of Rachel flirting heavily with Percy.
Percy glanced at Annabeth apologetically, shrugged his shoulders, and went off with Rachel.
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