Annabeth
It's getting to the point where I wish my mom would have me be home schooled. I'm so sick of people making fun of me because I'm "smarter." That's not the case! I just turn in the stupid homework! That's it, literally! But mom can't afford it, because the company she works for always gives her the longest shifts, and mom wants to meet the tutors before she says yes. But, because of her job, that will never happen.
"You ready sweetie? You'll be late for school." My mom says, entering my room. I give a small nod and pick up my backpack.
"Things will be better honey. Trust me." She says, wrapping me in one of her special hugs.
"I hope so." I whisper.
Percy
When people ask me why I didn't stay in school, I tell them I didn't have a choice. I was raised by a single mother who needed the extra income. So, due to me being athleticly inclined, I became a semi pro wrestler. Okay, semi pro is stretching it. I wrestled for small, underground organizations, but hey, it helped pay the bills. But when mom died, I became a regular employee for a local lone shark, Zeus. That, combined with the wrestling, helps me afford a single room apartment.
"Yo Percy, you fought last night?" I hear someone ask.
"Sure did. Won again." I reply and continue on my way to the pier. I know this sounds like something out of Rocky, but it's the truth. When your poor, might as well try and make a living.
"Any you guys know where I can find a Luke
Castellan?" I ask. Zeus didn't give me a description of him. I hear rapid footsteps behind me, and I assume that's him.
"Don't run! It will make it worse!" Of course he still runs, but I easily catch him. I pin him against a wall and cover his mouth so he won't scream.
"Look Luke, I don't want to do this, but it's my job. Boss wants his money and he wants it now. If I remove my hand, do not scream, okay?" He nods and I remove my hand.
"Look man, I'm broke. Seriously!" Oh, not this excuse.
"Look, you don't pay, I have orders to break your hand. If you give the man sometkhing, he will let you survive til next week." He reaches into his back pocket and pulls out some money. So much for being broke.
Man, your short twenty." He starts to panic.
"T..thats it. I'm broke, honest." I roll my eyes at his statment before throwing a right hook. Poor bastard never saw it coming. He collapsed right to the ground.
"Next time, plan ahead." I mutter as I walk away, thinking I should have been listening to mom and stayed in school.
Hey guys!! I know, I've been gone a while, but when your switching jobs and getting ready for another baby, you get side tracked. But I am back and still writing. Read and review.