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Annabeth's P.O.V

Okay, today was supposed to be my first day of school; I ditched. I know I probably shouldn't have, but I did. My dad thinks that I went to school, though I went to the closest Starbucks to get my usual, Caramel Macchiato. Damn those things are addictive. Anyways, after I got my coffee I drove to Central Park. It's beautiful there, the perfect place for a walk or to draw. If I have to be honest, I don't think anybody is going to appreciate or like me. I've always been the loner kid in the background that nobody ever notices. It's kind of sad actually. (Literally my favourite drink.)

I grew up in San Francisco; In a run-down neighbourhood. I never really got all that I wanted, so at the age of 7, I decided to run away. At first, I didn't know where to go, but then I decided, New York. Along the way, I met some pretty cool people. I stuck with them all through the years that I was running. Thalia, the girl that I was with, passed away while we were on Long Island. Luke, he saved me from what was coming. He made sure that I stayed safe and that I never got hurt. I was super grateful, but he committed suicide last December because he was mourning over Thalia. They had been together for the longest time.

While I was at Starbucks, I was remembering them. Their smiles, their love, their personalities; I'm the only one left, out of us three. I lost Thalia at age 14, Luke at 16, and now I have to figure how to live without anybody that I absolutely trust. Sitting at a table, was a boy around my age; I wonder if he's in the same grade as me? He was cute in a teenager kind of way. Raven hair with what I think are green or blue eyes. I walked over to him.

"Can I sit here?" I asked the boy. Green eyes, very beautiful green eyes. My eyes are just plain and grey.

"Um, sure," He started cleaning a place for me to put my coffee and scone down. Yes, I eat scones, I'm British.

He seemed super nice, more caring than anybody that I had encountered in a very long time. I lived in a foster home where the people that take care of us don't give a fuck about us; They think that we are worth nothing. We are all worth so much more than nothing, we will all be something someday. In the past year, I have been in 6 different foster homes just because I have super bad ADHD.

"So, why you here?" I asked him.

"Ditching school. How about you?" He asked as if he were interested in me.

"Same, I just can't be the new girl again," I told him. I never tell strangers my feelings, especially hot teen boys around my age.

"Well, I'm glad you decided to sit with me," He said, "My names Percy, Percy Jackson."

I smiled, he repeated his name. This boy surprises me, I can't wait to get to know him better. He was laughing at me, which offended me quite a bit, but after a while, I started laughing too. His laugh is contagious, meaning that I was laughing even though I didn't want to. Again this boy surprises me. He surprises me quite a bit, I have to admit.

I knew that I have heard that name before, I don't know where, but I've heard it. I think he's an actor or something. I was happy at Starbucks with him, he knows how to entertain somebody, even when they're feeling down.

"My name's Annabeth, Annabeth Chase," I mocked him. We both ended up laughing at that. We had so much fun. I was happy that I met this boy.

"So, what your deal?" He asked me. I thought that this topic was a little personal, but I told him anyway.

"Oh, um, I ran away at age 7, been in foster homes most of the time," I started, "Every place that I've stayed at have been horrible to m, treating me like dirt."

"Oh, I'm sorry," He said, he actually sounded sad about that. Nobody ever cares about what happens to me.

"Want to get out of here?" I asked him

"Sure," He replied.

As we walked out of the Starbucks, I couldn't help but smile. I finally have somebody that wants to be my friend. We got in his car, which was really nice by the way, and started driving around New York. We stopped at the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and all those other famous landmarks. I had a lot of fun with Percy, more fun than what I've had in a long time.

Then my phone rang.

I picked up already knowing what was going to be said.

"Annabeth, where the hell are you?" My foster parent, Drew, asked me.

"I ditched, and it's not like you care," I said.

"That's it, young lady, when you get home, pack your bags and leave," She yelled.

"Gladly," I yelled back and hung up.

Oh my god, that woman makes me nuts. I absolutely hate her. She's done nothing but treat me like shit these past few weeks that I have been living with her.

"What was that about?" Percy asked me.

"Oh you know, I got kicked out of my foster home," I said, "Happens every time."

"You can stay with me," He said, "But only if my mom's okay with it."

I can't believe it, he was willing to let me stay with him. He's been so kind to me that I said yes to his offer. He walked away to go call his mother, asking her if I could stay with them, telling her that I need a place to stay at for a while. I was super grateful for this boy. I'm super happy that this is happening.

"She said sure," he said.

I squealed with happiness when he said that. I never squeal, and I mean never. I'm just happy that I finally have somebody that cares enough to care for me even though we hardly know each other. I'd date him if I weren't moving in with him. I know for a fact that they won't adopt me though, because I am almost 18 years old and you are a legal adult at age 18.

I super happy right now!

Percy's P.O.V

Seeing Annabeth so happy made me happy. This girl seemed happy even when she got kicked out of her place, which seemed odd to me. Anyways, we went and got her stuff from the last place that she was staying at. She didn't really have anything, just a couple picture of sibling or friends or something from when she was younger. We put her stuff in the trunk of my car and drove off, driving towards my place.

I don't think Annabeth knows who I am, you know, your average teenage movie star that goes to a public school instead of a private school. If I have to be honest, I like public schools way better, you get to hang out with nicer people than when you're at a private school. Private school kids can be bitches. I think she'll figure out my identity soon, as soon as we pull up to my place.

"Wow, this is your place?" Annabeth asked me.

"Yup," I said, popping the p.

Her grey eyes were gleaming with happiness and curiosity. She was looking all around my place as if she knew the correct dimensions, just like an architect. She seemed grateful for my letting her stay with my mother and me, which made me happy because I made someone happy without them watching one of my movies.

"This place is beautiful," She stated.

"Thanks, I like it too," I said, which made her laugh.

Annabeth seemed like the kind of girl that you can trust with your life; my family is going to trust her with our lives. My mom has always been cautious around people, especially strangers. I just hope that this works out for the both of us. My mom and I have never really had anybody stay with us, which means that this is going to be a new experience for everyone. I am actually quite excited about it.

"So, what's your life story?" I ask Annabeth.

"You really don't want to know," She said, which was really the answer that I didn't want.

"I'm pretty sure I do," I responded because I really did want to know what has happened in her life; she seems interesting.

She hesitated before telling me her story.

"When I was a young girl, my mother passed away. I took her death very hard, but for some reason, my dad didn't. Within 8 months of her death, my father had already remarried," She started, "Helen, his new wife, abused me and treated me like shit until I reached the age of seven; that's when I ran away from home. I was on the run for three years with some friends that I had met along the way; Thalia and Luke, they're both gone now too."

So far her story is pretty depressing. I hope that it gets better because I really want this girl to be happy. I want to make her happy.

"I have been in foster care since the age of twelve and every home I went into, abused me. I am a total nerd and have straight A's and am happy with my life that doesn't include being abused or death. Anyways, that's pretty much my story because I have nothing really to tell. How about you?" She asked.

"Um, I'm an only child. My dad left when I was young, my mom works super hard to make sure that I have the life that I want, but also what she wants. I don't have any family other than my mom, who I trust with whole life and yeah, my life isn't half as interesting as yours. Oh, and my favourite colour is blue," I told her, which kind of felt nice to tell her about.

We walked inside my place and I could tell that she was quite surprised. My house is amazing. I never thought that I would ever get to live in a place like this, but here I am in a nice house just because of my mom's writing. She's such an amazing writer, you may have heard of her, Sally Jackson, if not, that's okay, I'll just send a book right to your front door so that you can read it.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my story so far. Probably isn't that good yet, but hopefully, it will get there. Make sure to review follow and favourite my story as it would be lovely for me to see. I hope you have a good night, or morning or whatever part of the day you are in my darlings and I will see you super soon