Annabeth 3rd Person POV

Annabeth slung her bag over her shoulder. It was a rainy and chilly night, and she shivered, her bare shoulders cold. Her matted curls blew softly in the wind, and the angry tears mixed with the rain. The cursing and beating rang in her ears. She knew it would happen. Her father kicked her out, and her abusive step mother just spread more lies. She had packed all her clothes, a sleeping bag, the locket from her mom, computer, and left, stealing some money from her step mom. She whispered her secrets to the night wind, and it's howling spread them far away.

Percy 3rd Person POV

Percy was sick of the darn paparazzi. He didn't even bother wearing disguises anymore. He was at his mom's house near Manhattan. He knew that no one would be out in the middle of a rainy night, so he decided to clear his head. "Mom! I'm going to go clear my head!" He yelled. "Okay! Don't forget an umbrella!" Sally replied. "Stay safe!" He said "I will." And hugged her. That's right, he's a momma's boy. He pulled on a hoodie, and his leather jacket, before grabbing his blue umbrella and walking on the streets of Manhattan.

Annabeth POV

I didn't know where to sleep. I checked my watch and saw that it was about 10:00. I could sleep in the subway tunnels, but they smell and I was more likely to be robbed. So I picked a tree. Feeling like Katniss Everdeen, I pulled out my sleeping bag, and tried to stay warm in the branches of a tree with rain pouring down. I shivered, and tucking my bag under me to try and keep my computer dry, I fell asleep.

Percy POV

I was walking around the park, looking at the fountain and the ripples of the raindrops. The water was strangely calming. How it stayed calm under all the turmoil. I was listening to the soft gurgle when I heard soft muttering.

I looked around the park, I was sure I was alone. I checked the benches and then I looked above me at the tree. I saw a sopping wet blond girl, obviously fast asleep. I didn't know what to do, so I climbing up the tree and carried her down. I noticed that she had a bag, so I grabbed that too. I was struggling, trying to hold the umbrella and the girl, but it eventually worked. I looked at her face and noticed how beautiful was. Like she was seriously beautiful. I carried her home, and not sure how I could open the door, I just kicked it, hoping my mom would answer.

"Percy?" I heard her, but I didn't want to wake up the girl, so I just kicked it again. My mom opened it. "Who-Oh Percy! Why didn't you just unlo-" Her voice stopped when she saw the girl. "I found her in the park. She was in a tree, and it was raining, so I brought her back here." I whispered. "Okay, she can stay in your room." Sally replied. "Go give her one of your old t-shirts and pajama pants. I'll grab something for her."

I didn't really want to change her clothes, I felt like that was weird, but I had to, so I just closed my eyes and took off her shirt, before immediately putting on another one. I was surprised that she still didn't wake up. I slid her shorts down and then put on my old pajama pants. I was feeling more awkward by the minute, and I probably looked like a tomato. I tucked her in my bed, and left a towel by the edge of the bed. I looked at her sleeping face, and thought she was beautiful, before feeling like a stalker. I left the room, turning off the light and closing the door softly. I grabbed an old blanket and walked over to the couch. I stretched out and fell asleep.