Faked

Summary: Being Percy Jackson's girlfriend was different than she had expected. Better. He was amazing, and she loved every second. The only problem? It's all fake.

Fun Fact(relevant to the story): My school has the Special Olympics every year and it's so much fun to go and help out at!

Chapter One

Things could be worse, Annabeth thinks to herself as she sits in Percy's room.

Percy Jackson. He's the bad boy. The trouble maker. The punk. And she… Wasn't. She was girly. She doesn't wear black every day like him and his friends do. She wears skirts and bright colors. She's a cheerleader! And she's sitting in Percy Jackson's room. A place where she thought she would never be.

The bed was covered in blue sheets, pillows, and comforter. Even the walls were blue. Annabeth was going to take a wild guess and say that his favorite color is blue.

She really knows nothing about him.

They have one class together, and they got paired together for a project. Greek Mythology, a subject Annabeth is good at. And she's stuck with someone who doesn't ever do their work and skips class most days. She just knows she'll end up doing all the work.

"Here's some water."

Annabeth's head shot up and she gave him a smile "Thank you."

His room is just as messy as she thought it would be. Clothes were everywhere. If she looked at his bedside tables or his desk or his dresser she would find dirty dishes, or a mess of papers. All she wanted to do was clean his room.

Percy walked to his desk, sitting and spinning the chair to face her. He had his notebook sitting in his lap and was tapping his pen against it "So.. What do you want to do this thing on? Zeus? Hera? No, wait, I don't like her. Poseidon? I like that guy. God of the Sea."

Annabeth hummed. She was surprised, honestly. Maybe he'd be more helpful than she thought he would be "I'm not too fond of Hera, either. But, maybe Zeus or Poseidon. They're also extremely well known Gods, so half the class will probably be doing one of them. We should do something different. Like, Amphitrite." at Percy's raised eyebrow, she sighed and continued "She was the wife of Poseidon. And she was a Nereid."

Percy nodded "What's so important about her?"

Annabeth shrugged, reaching for her bag to pull out her laptop "She was a sister of fifty." Percy muttered something under his breath, but she went on "She fled when Poseidon asked for her hand. A dolphin, I think, found her and either took her back, or, convinced her to go back. Poseidon was so grateful that he… Are you even listening, Percy?"

Percy was staring down at his phone, a frown on his face. It looked like he could have been scrolling through something, but that didn't explain to her why he looked so unhappy. He looked over at her when he felt her eyes on him "What?"

"Are you okay?"

Percy only shrugged, tossing his phone on the desk. He eyed her before turning away and writing in his notebook "Fine."

Annabeth narrowed her eyes at him. She wracked her brain for anything that could be wrong. He was fine one minute, and now, not. She went through the list in her head of his friends – Jason, Leo, Nico, Thalia.. Did they have a fight? She shook her head. They've fought before and he's always been fine. He's dating someone. What's her name? Reyna?

"Is it something with Reyna?"

He looked at her then, shooting her a glare. Annabeth held his gaze, raising an eyebrow "Reyna? Why would you think it was about her?"

Annabeth leaned back, tapping her fingers against her computer. He sounded bitter. Are they not together anymore? When had that happened? And why hadn't she heard any of the gossip?

"Are you two not dating?"

Percy scowled "No."

Annabeth let it drop. Ex. She bit the end of her pen, turning her focus to the computer. She knows all about ex's. She somehow managed to stay friends with hers with Luke. And that's weird enough to her.

A part of her wanted to pry and find out what happened, but the other part didn't. They aren't friends. She has no reason to pry.

"So, back to this amphitheater chick."

Annabeth snorted "Amphitrite."

"Close. What all do we need to know? I still think we should do Poseidon. He probably has more information out there."

Annabeth rolled her eyes. It seemed right that he would want to take the easy path. She typed in Amphitrite's name on Google to see what all she could find. Percy was right, though. Poseidon probably had way more information since he was more well known. But, unlike Percy, Annabeth likes a challenge. Poseidon would be too easy for her. Annabeth turned her computer to face him "She was featured in art next to him most the time. At least he'll be mentioned. That's close, yeah?"

"Yeah… But, it's Poseidon."

Annabeth opened her mouth to reply but stopped when someone called out Percy's name. He stood and walked out without even a glance her way. She shrugged, checking the time on her phone. She'd have to leave soon if she wanted to make it to practice in time. Annabeth really only hopes that when she leaves, Percy will do his part of the work.

She started packing up, slipping her computer back into her bag. Percy walked in, looking over at her "Leaving?"

"I have practice in an hour. I still have to get ready, and my stuff is at home. We can meet again tomorrow after school? If you want, anyways."

Percy nodded, but then a kid that Annabeth vaguely recognized walked in the room. He was saying something that she couldn't hear. She's met him before. And if she's recalling, he always talked quietly. What was his name? Tyler? Tyree? Tyson? Tyson! She's pretty sure he plays soccer and he's in the special education classes. Annabeth had to wrack her brain again to remember why. Down syndrome mixed with dyslexia and he learned slower. She had helped in the Special Olympics that they're school did one year and had met Tyson. He was as sweet as could be!

Tyson saw Annabeth sitting on Percy's bed and froze. She knows he's a nervous and shy guy, but she doesn't want him to be like that around her!

"Oh! Uh, Tyson, this is Annabeth. Annabeth, Tyson. My little brother." Percy was giving her a warning look as if just daring her to say anything about his brother's appearance.

"It's so good to see you again, Tyson! I hope you're doing well." Tyson gave her a smile, and Annabeth stood, bringing her bag over her shoulder "I didn't know you even had a brother, Percy. I really have to go, though. I'll see you tomorrow!"

Annabeth walked out of his room and almost made it to the front door before Percy caught up to her, gently grabbing her shoulder and turning her around "Thank you. For not judging Tyson."

"Why are you thanking me?"

Percy shrugged "Most people judge and make fun of him because he looks different. Acts different. So just.. Thanks. I'm extremely overprotective of him."

Annabeth smiled. She couldn't stop it if she tried. There's just something about an overprotective sibling. It's sweet. Especially if it's Percy Jackson. You wouldn't expect that at all from him.

"That's good of you. You're a good brother."

"Yeah. Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow, Annabeth."

XXXXX

Percy slid in the seat next to Annabeth at lunch. Her best friend, Piper, had been in the middle of a sentence when she had suddenly gone quiet. And that got Annabeth's attention. Piper never goes quiet. When she turned her head and saw Percy, her eyes widened before she smiled "Oh! Hi. What's up?"

Percy tapped his fingers against the table, shooting Piper a smile before looking back to Annabeth "I have a… Favor to ask of you."

"Oh?" she raised an eyebrow "What is it?"

He shot Piper another look "Can we talk in private?"

Annabeth nodded, standing and waving at Percy to follow her. Curious looks were given to them as they walked through the cafeteria. Annabeth Chase, walking to the empty hall with Percy Jackson. Unheard of. Impossible.

She looked at him once they were alone "What's this about?"

"So, you know that Reyna and I broke up." she nodded, raising an eyebrow "Well, she's going on a date with my friend, Jason. It's weird that I'm telling you this, by the way. But, I need you to go out with me tonight."

"That's your big favor?"

"No. There's more." he rubbed the back of his neck and bit his lip which drew her attention to the lip ring he has "Reyna and I were talking and she started questioning me about you and why you were coming over and shit like that -"

"Jealous?"

Percy shrugged "I guess. Anyways, she started asking if we were dating and when I told her no, she just went off."

Annabeth tilted her head, taking in his face as he talked. She didn't think he'd ever be this opened "Went off about?"

Percy stared at her. She could see the debate in his eyes. Annabeth wouldn't openly admit it, but she likes his eyes. They're so green and expressive. She can tell a lot about him because of his eyes. Was he getting ready to back out and not tell her? She needs to know.

"She said things like how she wasn't surprised that we weren't dating because you're too good for me. And that we're too different and would never work. I guess it just pissed me off that she thought it was okay to talk shit like that. And I may have accidentally – keep in mind and remember, I was pissed and was just letting the anger talk – told her that we were dating. In secret. Which is why I need you to go out with me tonight. Just for tonight."

Annabeth stared at him, shock written all over her face. Reyna was right about one thing – her and Percy are two completely different people. And he went and told Reyna that they're dating? Sure, he's not unattractive. He's good with his brother. He has his good moments, but, she wouldn't date him. Would she?

The more she thought about it, the more she realized she would have impulsively done the same thing if someone was talking bad about someone she knew to her.

But that didn't stop her from being mad at him. The least he could have done is run it by her sooner!

"Percy! Why would you – how could you do that?!" she reached forward without thinking and punched his arm "What if she had asked me?!"

Percy rubbed his arm where she hit him "I know! I'm sorry! I wasn't thinking, and I hate when people talk shit about things – or people – they know nothing about! I didn't want to drag you into this, but..." he shrugged "I'd prefer you knew instead of just asking you out and them thinking it we're together, and you having no clue."

Annabeth nodded. This is stupid and reckless. It's setting someone up to get hurt, she knows that. But, Percy was right. She deserved to know what had happened, and she really appreciates that Percy told her. She has no idea why she's about to get herself in to, but…

"What time tonight?"

This would only be the beginning of something great. Of something she didn't expect to happen.