THUMP!

I saw a figure drop onto my unkempt bed after hearing the door swing violently open and then closed shut. Her face was buried in the pillow and her hands were fisting the bed sheets in frustration. The breaths coming out of her mouth were sharp and low, as if trying to fight back tears. I slowly walked over to the bed and drew down onto my knees. I brushed some of her blonde curls away from her face, so I could see her properly.

I sighed, "It's about him again isn't it? You need to get him out of your head Annabeth; he's not worth your tears."

Annabeth shuffled and faced me with tears in her eyes. Her pain tearing my insides and ripping my heart. I gently put myself onto the bed and pulled her against my chest. I could feel her heart beating faster and her breathing becoming shallow, as a few sobs escaped.

If she was this upset, than that must mean…

I shrieked, "He didn't hurt you did he? Does Nico know any of this?"

Annabeth clutched my shirt and pulled me impossibly closer to her.

She finally answered, "No he didn't hurt me Perce. And no, Nico doesn't know, youre the only one I tell these things to."

I smiled to myself at what she told me. My hands found their way into her hair. I kissed her forehead gingerly.

I whispered, "Are you and Nico having a fight?"

Annabeth slipped from my embrace and got out of bed. She walked over to my fridge and grabbed a bottle of water. She sat herself on top of the kitchen top and looked everywhere but my face.

After a few seconds of silence, she replied, "No. I just don't know about him anymore. I care about him, and the times we have had together are great, but…"

"But…?"

"I don't think I am in love with him. I can't imagine myself raising kids with him and waking up to him every day, I just can't. I don't know if it's because I'm afraid to fall in love, or because he's simply not the one."

He's not the one for you; I am. Open your eyes. I love you!

I smiled sympathetically, "Tell him how you really feel. If you just hide these feelings, you are just going to hurt yourself and Nico even more in the end."

Annabeth finally faced me. She smiled her beautiful smile and walked over and gave me a tight hug.

She laughed, "I know Seaweed Brain; that's why I am so upset. I'm going on a date with him tomorrow to give him a chance. I could be over analysing everything…"

I cut her off, "Or you couldn't. Look. Go on the date and see how you feel, but keep in mind, don't just stay with him over guilt. I know I sound harsh, but I'm trying to protect you."

"I know Percy and I appreciate your help, thankyou."

"Anyway, Jason and Piper are going on a double date with Leo and Calypso, so I have the dorm to myself. Want to order Chinese and watch cheesy horror films such as…'I Know What You Did Last Summer.'?"

Annabeth laughed hard and released a cute little snort, making us both laugh. It was so good to see her face light up because of me and I hoped it stayed that way.

"Okay, I'm just going to my dorm to get some pyjamas on. You order the food. You know my order. And Percy…?"

I looked over my shoulder and saw Annabeth standing at the door. She looked back at me and smiled.

"Yes…?"

"I mean it. Thankyou for everything. I love you."

But when she said those three words I froze. I couldn't bring myself to say the words back, so I just smiled at her.

Only if you knew how much I love you.