A/N: Just a small plot bunny that popped up after I read someone else's story so if it seems familiar, it's probably off that other person's story, just my own little twist to it.

Don't own, not for profit, Rick Riordan's stuff.


Annabeth was late. Uncharacteristically so. Percy was waiting outside her school to pick her up after school and he was wondering what was taking so long. It was almost 20 minutes past their meeting time.

'It wouldn't be monsters would it? After all, my scent would be stronger than Annabeth's so anything would come after me instead.' Percy thought.

He began to worry, with all the crazy things that could happen to demigods, Annabeth could be in some sort of trouble.

Percy quickly entered the building and found the receptionist asleep at the desk. What else does a receptionist do after school hours?

"Excuse me," Percy called out to the receptionist, a young woman with long brown hair.

She jerked awake, glaring groggily at Percy for waking her up before she remembered what her job was.

"Oh, hello, sorry, umm… Welcome to Northvale, what can I do for you?" She said whilst rubbing her hazel eyes.

"Hi I'm looking for Annabeth Chase? She is a senior here and I'm picking her up but she's a bit late."

"Sorry, who?" Sheasked a bit confused.

"Never mind," Percy said agitatedly. Annabeth could be in danger and he as wasting time here, "where's the library?"

When in doubt, check the library. If Annabeth wasn't there? Percy would really start to worry.

"Umm, it's just down the hall, the last room to the right," she said, indicating with her hand.

"Thanks. Bye."

Percy hurried down the hall, ignoring the receptionist grumble about having her sleep disturbed.

Percy unconsciously put his hand in his pocket, to make sure Riptide was in there and if needed be, easily drawn.

Reaching the end of the hall, he opened the door to the right to find himself in a giant room, with many shelves neatly arrayed in rows and aisles.

Quickly searching his way through the library, he found a studying area, with tables and chairs. If there was anywhere that Annabeth would be, it would be here, at a study area.

He quickly scanned the tables of students staying after school, trying to catch up on their studies.

He ignored the curious whispering of his appearance until he finally found what he was looking for. On the far end of the library, he saw princess curled blonde hair he would recognise anywhere.

He smiled.

Then he noticed she wasn't alone.

Tall, with dark blonde hair, the guy Annabeth was sitting with looked to be the kind of guy from a 'chick-flick' movie. The type to make girls swoon with just a look, but still keep a 'nice guy' personality, not some player who takes dates and dumps every week or so.

And they were laughing softly and giggling together.

He saw Annabeth's eyes twinkle, the same kind of look she gave him when she looked into his eyes and tells him that she loved him, right before kissing him soundly.

Percy's heart shattered.

He knew why Annabeth was late now. He got stood up.

At first Percy felt anger and jealousy, his face twisted up with emotion and probably freaking out some of the mortals watching him.

Percy took a deep breath, trying to release his emotions, to let it drain out of him.

After a few minutes of just standing there (and probably looking like an idiot) he dejectedly walked out of the library.

Annabeth chose some other guy over him.

From Percy's point of view, he could sort-of understand.

What kind of girl likes a dorky, goofy guy with seaweed for brains over a good-looking handsome probably smart guy?

He always though Annabeth was too good for him, and how lucky he was to have her as a girlfriend. It's just now that it was more of a reality. She was too good for him, and so she moved ahead.

Percy, despite being dense as some might say, he didn't miss the clear display of admiration in Annabeth's face as she talked and laughed with this guy. He could see how happy she was there. He knew her long enough to know it was genuine.

Percy accepted it.

He loved Annabeth, and so he was willing to give up his own happiness for Annabeth's if she was happy with this guy.

He didn't even know his name.


This is my first attempt at the romance stuff, so hopefully I didn't do too bad. :P

Let me know what you think, review and fav/follow!

~Matanator