Yay! It's finally here! This is obviously my new story and the first chapter is not that long, but you guys already know the chapters get way longer as the story goes on! The story is about abuse and just how much it affects a person not only on the outside, but on the inside too. But of course what's a Percy Jackson story without PERCABETH! If you didn't know that there is Percabeth in here, then you've definitely not been here long! All my stories will be Percabeth and if you are new then check out my other stories Begin Again and Best Friend's Cousin! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson series Rick Riordan does.

Annabeth's POV

I flinched when his aunt stuck out her hand, but quickly recovered. Plastering on a fake smile I shook her hand.

"It's so nice to finally meet you! Luke has told me so much about you Annabeth!" She squealed excitedly shaking my hand a little too hard.

I glanced at Luke who was on the other side of the room, greeting guest. He had a happy smile on his face, but don't be fooled. I've learned throughout the years that looks can be deceiving and judging by the small glances he'd give in my direction every now and then, I knew he was watching me. His piercing blue eyes were watching my every move, just waiting for me to make a mistake. I turned my attention back to his aunt.

"Really? All good things I hope!" I said smiling politely back at her.

"Well of course! When Luke told me he had a girlfriend I didn't know she'd be so beautiful! Tell me dear how are things between the two of you-"

"Aunt Carol!" Luke greeted walking over to us a huge smile on his face.

"How are you?" He asked pulling her into a hug. The brunette hugged him back gratefully as I stood there awkwardly, my hands holding onto my drink for dear life.

"Oh Luke darling, it's been too long! I'm doing spectacular dear, it's great to see you!"

They broke apart and Luke immediately stepped back, putting his hand around my waist. I twisted slightly in his uncomfortably tight grip. Wrong move. Still smiling at his aunt he made his grip painfully tighter and glanced down at me, his light blue eyes giving me a warning glare. I instantly stopped squirming and forced myself to relax. His aunt smiled at us thinking we were having one of our 'cute couple moments' completely unaware of the fear racing through my heart.

"So how long have you two been together?" She asked eagerness shining in her blue eyes.

"We've been together for about two years now and I can honestly say it's been the happiest years of my life. I'm so grateful to have her with me!" To the average person he sounded like the typical happy, sweet boyfriend, but I've been one of the few unfortunate souls to witness the real him.

I never wanted to be with Luke. It was an arrangement between our parents who were good friends and business partners. Both of our families were extremely wealthy and well known around the world and they figured if we started to date it would gain their companies more publicity. I was okay with it at first, because at the time Luke was one of my best friends. We used to do everything together and I used to trust him with my life. Now I'm afraid he'll be the one to take it…

When they first introduced the idea I was against it. I didn't want to date my best friend but Luke however, seemed okay with everything. He didn't even bat an eye before immediately agreeing to the deal.

Flashback

"But why? Both companies are already so successful, what more do you guys need?" My fifteen-year-old self-whined. It was the day before my sixteenth birthday and the idea they were presenting Luke and I was crazy! My mother gave me a stern look before replying

"There is no such thing as too much success Annabeth! The publicity would be great for the company and it would also start to get you two out into the public's eyes a little bit more."

"You want us to get out into the public's eye when you've locked me up and homeschooled me my entire life." I deadpanned. My mother rolled her grey eyes, which I inherited from her along with her long curly blonde hair.

"Can you talk some sense into her Fredrick?" She asked turning to my dad. My dad shook his head his blonde hair moving with him.

"If you can't get through to her then I definitely can't!" My mom glared at him and he suddenly found the floor very interesting.

"Oh c'mon Annabeth! It won't that bad!" Luke smiled throwing an arm over my shoulder. I shrugged it off and gave him an incredulous look.

"And you! How could you possibly agree to this-"

"Why don't we go upstairs to talk about this Annabeth? Fredrick please take Luke downstairs to his parents and tell them we'll be there shortly." My dad nodded and I saw him give me an apologetic look before mom lead me away.

We walked to my room, where she closed the door and sat me down on my bed.

"It's not as bad as you think Annabeth. This will really help the company and-"

"But the company doesn't need help!" I argued.

"There's no limit to success Annabeth." She said and I groaned.

"But it's going to be so awkward and weird! That's like you asking me to date my big brother!" My mother sighed and joined me on my bed.

"It's only for a little while honey and it's just pretend. You won't have to kiss him or anything, just act like you like him. Can you do that?" She asked stroking my curly blonde hair. I was about to protest again when I got an idea. I smiled when I realized this was the perfect opportunity! Mom stared at me confused by my grin.

"Okay I'll do it! But on one condition!" My mom looked at me shocked before she gave me a proud smile.

"I've taught you well!" She laughed.

"So what do you want exactly?"

"I want to go to school." Her face fell and she immediately shook her head.

"No Annabeth, and you know better than to even ask that!"

"But there's this really great school that dad and I have been looking into and-"

"You guys have been looking at schools behind my back!" Uh oh!

"Um…We'll talk about that another time! It's a really great school-"

"But you won't be safe! There are some crazy people out there Annabeth! Crazy people who want to hurt you-"

"But I will be safe! It's a school for kids like me! Everyone there has parents that are super successful and it's one of the safest place for me to go!" My mom remained silent, thinking about it. She knew how much I wanted to go to school and get out of the house.

"I'll check it out, but if I don't like what I see you still have to pretend date Luke. Deal?"

"Deal!" I squealed and we shook on it.

Later that night my parents came into my room and said that I was going to Half Blood High. Words couldn't describe how happy I was. I must have thanked them a hundred times that night.

End of Flashback

Little did I know that same place would turn into my own personal hell hole…

That's it for now, but don't worry the chapters will get longer and I will try to update sooner! This story will also get happier, so it will not full of depressing stuff because I don't like writing depressing things for too long. Things will start to get happier when Percy comes in which will be very soon. I have to say Percy will probably be introduced to the story in maybe the third chapter, I'm not quite sure yet! I usually update all my stories in one shots so…yeah! Follow, fav and review and don't ever forget…PERCABETH RULES!

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