Sorry I haven't been updating my other story. I kind lost some inspiration for it, since it was a story that I wrote about 2 years ago. Also, I was at my uncle's place, and they don't have internet. I will write a new chapter for that story soon, meanwhile enjoy this. It is a two shot. I'm writing the second half now, and I will upload it soon. I'm sorry if it's a little dark and sad. I can promise that it will get darker though. For those who like stuff like this, enjoy it. For those who don't, it's fine, I respect your choice. And for those who can help make this better, A huge thanks. And a big shout to my friends here in fanfiction who have supported me, especially Oracle987... Thanks guys.

I took out my architecture book from my locker. Today was the last day before Easter break. Today was the fatal day, the day I was going to prove to my best friend, Percy, that I am a normal high school too, and that I'm not the nerd that he teases me as. I will kiss the very first single guy in front of Percy's eyes. Usually, Percy is with Nico, Leo, and Jason. I wouldn't want to kiss them. Thalia, Piper and Calypso would murder me if I do that.

Percy usually doesn't call me a nerd, and I became his friend, best friend even, because he didn't. But he did and still does annoy me with it. I think it's time to put a stop to this.

'During Lunch' I thought. I eagerly listened to an hour of Architecture, with my thoughts rarely wandering off to my plan for the afternoon.

I waited for Percy to walk over to his usual spot near his locker, Jason and Leo, standing behind him. I looked around to find the most obvious spot where Percy would look, and my eyes landed on Luke. My heart started racing, I was going to prove, not just to Percy, but to everyone there that I'm not the lifeless, straight A, zombie that they think I am.

I strode over to the place where Luke was standing, and readied myself until I felt Percy's gaze land on me. Once I knew Percy was looking, I walked over to Luke, ignoring Percy's voice calling me, pushed Luke against the wall and kissed him, full on the mouth. Then I turned around, walked past a stunned Percy and ran down the hall to my next class. I didn't see Percy for the rest of the day. I decided that I would go to his house tomorrow and explain to him why I did that.

I walked down to Percy's house which was an apartment on the third floor about two streets down. I couldn't wait to see his stunned face again, and he looks so cute when he's sulking. His eyes turn into some amazing mix of blue and green, his hair would be messier than usual and he would wear this extremely funny pouting expression.

I only rose back to reality to ring the doorbell. I waited for a long time, but in vain. The smile had left my face turning into a worried expression. I rang the doorbell again. No response. I knocked on the door, hoping that he would open. I knew he would be home at this time, at least if he wasn't, Sally should. I decided that they might have gone out for something, so I tried calling him. His phone was switched off. I tried calling his mom, but she wasn't answering. So I knocked on their neighbour's house.

"Hello, Mrs. Halsey, do you know where Percy and his mother went?" I asked.

"Oh, they didn't tell me anything dear. But I do know that they took their bags and left today morning. Though they did tell me that they won't come back until Percy's Easter break is over, and that I should ask the newspaper guy to give me their newspaper until they get back. But I'm sorry dear, I don't know where they went."

"Oh… okay, thank you" She waved me goodbye and closed the door. Percy left without telling me. I couldn't believe that my best friend left me without telling me anything. I picked up my phone and dialled Jason's number. I wanted to know where Seaweed brain went, and why didn't he tell me anything about it. I waited for Jason to pick up his phone, hoping he would have answers, but surprisingly, he cut the call. HE CUT THE CALL! What is wrong with him? Why did he cut the call? I dialled Nico's phone, no response.

I needed an answer, where did seaweed brain go? If Jason cut the call, then he must know something. I ran down the street to Jason's house, it wasn't far from Percy's. I reached his house all worn out, but nevertheless, I was determined. I rang his doorbell. No answer. I walked back home.

For the next few days, I kept trying to call Jason and Nico. They would cut my call, or they wouldn't pick it up. I tried to get to them through Piper and Thalia. It seemed that they couldn't get to them either. The days passed by as if they weren't even there, like moments. And all I did in these moments, was worry about Percy. Stupid seaweed brain. Every second passed by with only one thought in my mind. "Where is Percy?"

Was he really feeling bad that I had kissed Luke? That's what he wanted didn't he. He wanted me to act like a normal high schooler.

Days passed, and the only other thing I did other than worry about Percy was curse about Luke's constant calling, annoying the shit out of me. They only stopped when I sent him a message, telling him to fuck off, and to never show his face to me again.

Finally the day before our vacation ended had arrived. I was at the local starbucks, drowning my worries in a hot cup of coffee, when my eyes fell upon something. I saw Jason across the street, walking back home. I decided that this was my chance. An opportunity for me to get some answers from him, before I saw Percy again tomorrow, and I get some real answers. I stalked him all the way back to his house, and then I approached his door and rang the doorbell.

This time, Jason opened the door. The moment his eyes landed on me, he froze. "Jason, I want to speak with you." He stared at me for a moment, and then let me in. I quickly strode over to the couch and waved for him to sit. He seemed rather worried, but then he shook his head, and walked over to sit across from me on the couch.

"Jason, Where did P-" I was cut off.

"Annabeth, there is something I have to tell you before you ask me anything? Luke isn't really that good a guy as you think he is." Why is he telling me all this? "And Percy is against you seeing him. He is a cheat-" Oh, they think I like Luke. I start laughing.

"I'm not seeing Luke. I'm not in love with him. This was more of a prank, you could say. You guys always called me nerdy, and bookish. I just wanted to show you guys that I'm just as normal as you are." Jason seemed really stunned by this, and he also seemed… worried.

"Annabeth, have you gone crazy? What is wrong with you? You didn't have to kiss some random guy in front of us to prove you are normal. You don't even have to prove that you are normal. We know that. We just like to irritate you, just like we irritate Thalia about Barbie, or Percy about his grades. And you certainly didn't have to kiss Luke. Why Luke? Of all the people, you had to choose him? You could have even kissed Ethan and it wouldn't matter as much." Jason was seriously starting to overreact to this.

"Jason, why not Luke?" Jason turned to me grimly.

"Because Percy and Luke had a fight." I stood up. What else did seaweed brain hide from me?

"When? Where?"

"When… Annabeth, they happen all the time, almost every day. Where do you think we get all our bruises from, skateboarding? None of us ever talk about it. But all of know about it. All of us, all the girls, everyone in high school does, even some teachers. Everyone, except… you."

Everyone knows… Everyone, except me…

"I guess I'd have to tell you now. These fights have been going on for at least 6 months now, and there is only one rule, you shouldn't find out. That is possibly one of the only few things Percy and Luke agree on."

"Why me…" I was really angry at Seaweed brain now.

"…" He remained silent.

"Jason, tell me, why did they hide it from me, when everyone, every, fucking, person, knows about it." One could feel the ripples of anger peeling off of me now.

"Annabeth, it isn't that easy… I'm sure if I can tell you about it." A bead of sweat dripped down from his chin.

"Jason tell me… for Percy." I stepped closer to him.

"Annabeth, that's the problem, Percy was the one who told me not to tell you." Stupid, Seaweed brain. Stupid, idiot. Why would he keep all these stuff away from me? I thought he was my friend. My best friend. I sunk back down to the couch.

I guess my face revealed everything that was going on in my mind. "Annabeth, it's not what you think. Percy has a good reason to hide it from you, otherwise we wouldn't let him do it, wouldn't we."

"What is it?" I asked him. No response. "Why did he do it?" I stood up and started moving towards Jason, cornering him. "Tell me…"

"They loved you…" My legs froze and my heart stopped. "They were fighting for you. They were betting on who you would choose, why you should choose him. Percy was actually winning it. He was always closer to you than Luke. He always tried to make you fall in love with him, and until that day, everyone, except Percy and Luke, thought you were in love with him. Percy, because he wanted you tell him that directly, and Luke, because he didn't want to believe it. It was really obvious that Percy loved you. Why else do you think Drew or any of the other girls hate you? They're just jealous. I'm actually surprised that you didn't notice it at all."

I couldn't speak. I wasn't expecting this. Percy's in love with me. And he was fighting with Luke for me. It all fell into place now.

"Where is he? I want to meet him."

"I don't know, none of us do. He just left us a text message, stating that he'll be leaving town, and that none of us, especially you, shouldn't go after him. We don't know why. We try to call him every day, but his phone is always switched off." I sank down to my knees barely holding on to the couch for support. He loved me… That's why. I hurt him. No I could've even murdered him. He was in love with me and I kissed the one guy who he didn't want me to, right in front of him. What's worse is that I didn't love Luke either. Can this get any worse…

"And Annabeth, you should know… Percy was planning on taking you with him to wherever he was going. When he walked over to you that day, he was planning on asking you, as a surprise. He was reluctant to tell us, because he was afraid we might spoil it, or at least Thalia might."

I was wrong, it can get worse. It has gotten worse. I stayed on the same spot, staring at Jason's bookshelf. If it wasn't for dad's call, I might have even frozen to that spot until Percy came back. I pulled my phone out of my pocket, and slowly lifted it to my ear. My dad's voice of concern graced my ears.

"Annabeth, where are you?"

"Dad… Dad, I will… I will stay at Percy's tonight." I spoke to him softly, so that Jason wouldn't hear. Dad doesn't know anything that happened in the past few weeks. He barely knew anything about me anyways. But I wasn't sure whether he would accept, I was a teen, and I was going to sleep at a guy's house for the night.

"Okay dear… I know Percy is good guy, but please play safe… bye."

I dropped the phone. Wow, even my dad, who rarely notices me, and almost never notices Percy, believes that we are together. And he's alright with it too. Am I really that blind and heartless?

I got up from my spot, picked up my phone from the ground, and walked to the door. I had someplace to be.

"Thank you Jason."

"Oh, Annabeth, you're up. Where are you going?"

"Dad called. I have to go. Thank you for everything. I really appreciate it." I walked out of his house and walked in the direction of Percy's house. I couldn't wait for him to show up tomorrow morning, and I can meet him again. I would look into his eyes and tell him I'm sorry, and that I apologize for everything. And how I would do anything for his forgiveness, anything for him.

I sat down in front his apartment door, leaning on the wall. Sleep was far from close. So was happiness. The only things I could feel were guilt and hope. The two waged war in my heart, tearing me apart with sighs and tears. I was lost in the abyss they've created, amplified by Percy's absence. In this fatal moment, I realised that I would never be able to live through my life without Percy. Without him, my life was empty. He was the one who filled my hole when we were young, and he is only one who still can. The hole, which seems to have grown with me has left me hollow. I only hope that I wake to find it filled with Percy's presence once again. With that hope in mind, my eyes finally took rest.

I opened my eyes to find Sally walking out of the elevator door. Her eyes glanced over mine, just for a second, and I knew, something was wrong. She quickly averted her gaze and opened the door. I searched around for him.

"Sally, where is-"

"Go away… And don't come back. Percy isn't here…" She slammed the door shut, leaving me baffled, torn and lost, but most of all, empty. The tears coming out of my eyes were unstoppable now.

Cliffy... I love cliffies like this. Where is Percy? Why did Sally say that? To know, wait for the last and final chapter. READ, REJOICE AND REVIEW

- Duke