A/N- Woo! Another story! Yes, it's Percabeth, but I'm not sure how it turned out. I hope you like it, though! Remember to R&R! Please note that I am no good at love stories and am stepping out of my "comfort zone" to write this, so be nice! I also know that the characters are a bit OOC. I have my reasons for most of it, but some of it is just my poor writing skills.

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing in this story. The characters and settings from which this story came belong to Mr. Rick Riordan, who brought the wonderful world of Greek Mythology into an absolutely brilliant book!

I would recommend reading these books (Percy Jackson and The Olympians) to whomever has not read them and came upon this story by accident!

NOW ON WITH THE STORY!

Promise You'll Be Different?

Chapter 1: Percy Finally Tells Her

Annabeth's P.O.V

"Annabeth," I hear someone call my name. I turn around and see none other than Percy Jackson coming toward me with a wide grin spread across his face. Because of him going to a different school than I do, I haven't been able to see him as much as I would have liked. For this reason, I was glad he invited me to walk around Central Park with him for a while. It would really get my mind off the stress of rebuilding Olympus. Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the job and the challenge, but everyone needs a break every once in a while. Watching him approach me with his grin never fading, my mind started to wonder why he was so happy.

"Hey, what are you so happy about?" I asked him, returning his grin with my own as we started to walk.

"I've got something to tell you," he said, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me lightly, effectively haulting our walk.

"Alright, shoot," I said after we broke apart.

"Let's go somewhere more private first," he said almost nervously.

"Aw, but we just got here," I stated.

"Please," he bent down and kissed me again. I sighed and surrendered.

"Fine, lets go, but that was cheating," I said in defeat. His smile grew bigger. We went to his mom's apartment. We were alone because her and Paul had gone on vacation the week before.

"OK," he started nervously, "so you know how we've been dating for a while, right?" he asked

"Hmm...," I put my finger to my chin as if thinking really hard then said, "no, I think I need a reminder."

"Ha ha" he said sarcastically, but he leaned in and kissed me anyway.

"Oh right now I remember" I joked. His face broke into a smile before becoming completely serious.

"Well, I wanted to tell you that I... " he hesitated as though unsure if he should really go on. Finally he spoke, but the words came out so fast I couldn't make out what they were supposed to be.

"Sorry?" I said. He sighed and put his head in his hands.

"Why is this so hard," he mumbled. I lifted his head so he could see me.

"Hey," I said softly, "You can tell me anything, you know that right?" He looked into my eyes and nodded slowly. He sighed and took a deep breath.

"I love you" he said.

A lump formed in my throat and made breathing difficult. I didn't respond. I just stared into his sea green eyes, watching me, anxious for a reply. Thoughts swarmed in my head like ants at a picnic.

What should I say! I have to say something! But, I swore I'd never let anyone into my heart again. They always end up leaving when I do. But how do I tell him that. Oh no!

"I'm sorry," I said before I realized what I was doing, "but I cant." And then I left. I walked out the door like the coward I was. I hoped I'd get a chance to explain later- If he didn't hate me, that is.

Percy's P.O.V

My mind went numb. I couldn't understand what had just happened. I needed to talk to someone and who better than the person who talked me into this mess? I needed to talk to Grover.

I pounded on the door of the Big House. Chiron came to the door.

"Why, hello Percy! What brings you here," he asked smiling.

"Grover. Where is he," I asked, trying to keep my breathing under control.

"He's out in the strawberry fields."

"Thanks Chiron!" I hurried toward the strawberry fields.

Grover was playing his pipes, trying to make the plants grow faster I presume. When he saw me his face lit up.

"Hey, how'd it go," he asked,obviously thinking everything went well.

"Horrible," I said through gritted teeth. His face fell.

"What happened," He asked, looking concerned.

"She didn't answer! She just left," I yelled at him. His face paled.

"Oh no, I'm so sorry Percy, let's go to your cabin so you can tell me the whole story, maybe there's a logical explanation" He said, eyeing me cautiously. He looked about ready to pee himself at my sudden outburst.

"Yeah," I said, calming down a bit, "Whatever." When we reached my cabin Grover sat me down and listened to my whole story. When I was finished he looked utterly confused.

"But, that doesn't sound like Annabeth at all. Normally she would at least give you a reason."

"I know, but she didn't, she just got up and left. Why did you tell me to tell her anyway," I asked gloomily, "I was doing rather well keeping it from her and now I don't know what to do."

"I don't know, I thought she would react differently. I really am sorry Perce"

"Well maybe you should find some help on reading people's emotions 'cause you're losing your touch," I replied angrily.

"Let me IM her."

"I can't exactly stop you now can I?"

"Good point, I'll get to the bottom of this, don't worry, I'm sure there's an explanation." I didn't want to see Annabeth at the moment, so I left while Grover used the fountain Poseidon gave me to keep in touch with my family with to IM her.

Grover's P.O.V

I waited until Percy left and then went to Iris Message Annabeth. What I saw horrified me.

A/N- Yay! First chapter's done! Wait for chapter 2 to find out what Grover saw! I'll update as soon as possible, I promise!^_^ R&R please! Flames are accepted, but not liked! Constructive criticism is brilliant and praises make my day! =D