My first Percy Jackson story, yeah it's kinda boring…but it'll get interesting! Just you wait and see! :) Oh and just a note I know there aren't any beaches in Manhattan..but let's pretend there are, kay?

Disclaimer: It all belongs to Rick Riordan…sadly…but if I owned it…it'll probably be boring and stupid…so yeahh I'll let him take it..for now

Annabeth's POV

I needed to get that coffee for my boss, or I'll get fired on my first day working as an assistant at the best architecture firm. My phone vibrated inside my pocket. I instantly took it out and stared at the screen. Athena flashed across the phone's screen.

"Hello?" I said knowing I was going to get it.

"Annabeth I asked you to get me my coffee a half hour ago." My boss yelled. I died a little inside.

"Um yeah you did. I'm sorry about that, traffic. I'll be there in fifteen minutes." I stated quickly, Athena sighed.

"Sure but remember you're replaceable." Then she hung up. I placed my hand on my forehead and massaged my temples with my middle finger and thumb. It was only 8:30 in the morning and I had a headache. I sighed in relief when I finally made it to the front of the line. I quickly gave my ordered, paid, then waited for thirty seconds for the drink. Yeah, it took twenty minutes to wait in line but two minutes to order and get your coffee. I turned sharply and ran into some guy who was holding a tin tray of cookies, scones, and muffins. I fell on the floor with ice (thank goodness it wasn't hot) coffee on me. My new white blouse had light brown liquid sinking into it.

"I'm so sorry." The guy said while getting up.

"This is great, just great." I yelled, today is officially the worst day ever. The guy held out a hand and I ignored it pushing myself up instead. I stared angrily at the person who bumped into me. He had brilliant green eyes and dark black hair that stuck out crazily from under his visor that sported the coffee shop's label. He was tall and lean about my age, 18ish.

"I am sorry, I'll get you another coffee and a gift card for free." A man said who was obviously the manager.

"No that's fine, I only need the coffee." I stated with tiredness. The manager nodded then turned to glare at his employee.

"Percy, come with me." His voice was cold that I actually felt sorry for the guy.

"Uhmm, excuse me sir. It was my fault for not paying attention." I interrupted the manager smiled at me then sent daggers at the guy, Percy, again.

He nodded. "Yes miss, if you say so." The manager said though I could tell he wanted to kill Percy. I nodded with a smile then someone called me for my coffee. I took it and left. I called for a cab telling the driver to hurry up, although you can't hurry much in Manhattan.

I stepped out into the building, and then ran to the elevator. After a few agonizing minutes I reached the sixth floor. I ran out the elevator careful to not spill anything, and then continued through the glass doors and to Athena's office. I stopped, fixed myself or at least tried to, before walking in. I walked in, Athena in the midst of speaking with three people. She pointed to the coaster at the corner of her desk. I placed it there, while taking a peek at the blue prints spread out on her table.

"…there's no way that would possibly work. You can't have use cement without support. And the metal attachments up at the top don't go very well with the exterior of the building." Athena stated I bit my lip telling myself to not say anything. Athena looked up at me. "Annabeth do you have any opinions that you could help share with us?" she asked kindly and exhaustedly.

"Well.." I began she stared at me and so did her three other guests.

"The thing is if you just add two column supports here, and since there is a second story you can make it a balcony as well as a porch. And instead of using cement use clay bricks, it goes great with the exterior and it is very durable." I stated pointing at the spot we were discussing. They all nodded and "hmmed"

"I might just keep you Annabeth, even if it takes you two hours to get coffee." Athena said with a smile. I grinned and thanked her.

"Just please Annabeth don't take so long next time." Her guests laughed and she excused me to go make some copies of something for her. Maybe today wasn't so bad after all.

Percy's POV

I took off my visor and apron and stuffed it into my bag. I sighed relived I wasn't fired today. Honestly I felt so guilty I made that girl spill her coffee all over herself. But still I'm very, very thankful for her. I flinch as I remember Mr. Scott's warning earlier.

"Percy you're lucky that young lady said something or I would have fired you. This is you third mistake, one more and you're gone, for good. You got that?" he yelled while we were in the employee room.

I sighed but this time from being tired. I slung my bag over my shoulder then went to my car. I took out my Sandy Shack uniform and threw it onto the passenger seat. I quickly got in and sped off to my next job. Yeah I worked three jobs and to make it even worse it's summer, the summer before going off to college. I'm only doing this for a new car. You see I got a full scholarship to Cornell University. Yeah I was pretty surprised myself. I'm going to be a marine biologist, okay it sounds…stupid. But I love the ocean and that's why the Sandy Shack is my favorite job being next to the beach and all.

I walk through the back door greeting my cousin Thalia and my best friend Grover. We all had this job together, and my next job was me and my other cousin Nico, he's a weirdo just to warn you. I quickly changed into my aquamarine collared shirt and khaki cargo shorts.

"Hey Perce, how was coffee business doing?" Grover asked when I came out and sat down on one of our bar stools.

"It was fine. I almost got fired, again." Thalia muttered, "Idiot" and continued wiping the counter.

"What did you do?" Grover asked.

"He probably spilt coffee on someone." Thalia interrupted smirking. My suspicions of Thalia being an alien came back. I didn't answer and they both just stared at me.

"Did you really?" Thalia yelled.

"Well...kinda…I accidently bumped into her and she spilt her coffee on herself." I spitted out nervously.

"Tell us again why you didn't get fired." Thalia spoke angrily, such a temperamental child.

"She took the blame."

"You're stupid. Did you at least thank the girl?"

"Or ask for her number." Grover chided in teasingly, Thalia glared at him and he looked away. I opened my mouth about to answer but Thalia put her finger up to stop me. "I know you didn't, but if you happen to see her again just make sure you do." Then she left to the kitchen. God, she acts like she's my mother.

Soooo…how was it? I would like to know..I'll try to update within a few days! :D Thanks for reading!