Percy eventually makes it to the library. I mean it is his job. There is not much he could do to avoid. (He already thought of everything to call in sick or to say something came up. Percy could not do it; he's a horrible liar).

There is only so much one can do after being assigned with Annabeth for a month-long project. Percy could: A) runaway to a small town in the Midwest to work as a cat store owner B) drop out of school C) go through with the project with Annabeth and masterubate every night after they completed their work D) actually be a sane person and get to know the beautiful Annabeth and maybe ask her out. D definitely was not happening.

As Percy climbed up and down a ladder with numerous books with his apron slung around his skinny frame, he thought of all the ways he could greet Annabeth. Hi, I think you're beautiful. Hey foxy mama, wanna drink? Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only TEN I SEE! Hi, please kiss me. Hey, so I am super freaking awkward and you are literally the sun and-

"Percy?"

It was the sun and he fell off the ladder.

Thank the gods it was only the third step. Percy did not feel like going to the emergency room right now. He was super anxious and still had to pick up food for his cat, Ackley. Scratch that, Percy would not mind going to the emergency room right now, he then could avoid embarrassing himself in front of Annabeth.

"Oh wow. Didn't mean to scare you. Sorry, it's probably all the image."

"Hey.. er no, no, no, yes yeah."

Annabeth looked at him through squinted eyes. He was kind of awkward and/or easily flustered. She was for sure he couldn't get over her dark eye makeup of the day that probably smeared all around her eyes, making her look like a racoon. (Percy thought she was Aphrodite herself tbh).

"So… want to start on this project? Brainstorm a little and get our project topic?" Annabeth hoped it would not be this awkward the whole time they worked together. She had low expectations though.

"Yes, of course. We will work in the back. Or in the front? Or outside? Where would you like to-"

"The back sounds awesome, Percy." Annabeth saying his name made him do a little dance (on the inside of course). He would do a real dance when he got home in his room with Ackley watching him. Percy was comfortable to dance in front of his cat. (As you can tell, Percy treats his cat like he is a real person).

Annabeth and Percy were arguing on whether to do their topic on a chemist or a theory. So, it was going great. I mean, for Percy it was going great! Earlier he could not even get a few words out; now he is debating with Annabeth and using an expansive vocabulary. (Annabeth was starting to think he was a know-it-all). (He is).

"NO. Let's do a chemist. It is easier to track the life of a person than a theory. Isn't the theory you would like to do be classified as a physics theory?"

"Okay, listen here Annabeth," Percy loved saying her name and used every excuse he could to say the melody. "I want to do a theory. Yes, I realize a chemist would be easier but, that's the point! I would like to challenge ourselves than sit back and learn about some boring asshole who contributed little to nothing in the subject."

Annabeth realized what was up with this (psychotic) kid. This was Percy's passion, or maybe he was a control freak (it's both by the way).

They finished their work around 7:30 that night. Percy thought that was a record for him. Annabeth was tired (and most likely irritable).

The pair had decided on the Quantum Theory (even though it would be classified under physics- Percy said they would make it work).

When Annabeth agreed to do the theory as the idea, Percy smiled. A smile so huge and breathtaking Annabeth decided she would do just about anything to see that smile. She might even kill a spider to see his grin (Annabeth hated spiders). But there was no way she would smash her limited edition vinyl of AC/DC Back In Black.

"I'll see ya later. We will discuss when to meet again at school tomorrow."

"Okay. Goodbye." Percy was fidgeting with all of this eye contact. Annabeth could look scary if she wanted to.

"Bye Percy."

She left. And Percy swore to the gods that the picnic table-stealing teen would be the death of him.

The next morning Percy was woken up by his cat, Ackley. Percy had a wet dream about her. Annabeth was anywhere and everywhere. He was acting like a twelve year old with all his hormones. Percy was going mad.

His morning routine still went on. It always must go on. It ended with him parking between Nico and Grover's cars.

"Hey Perce… Anything you would like to tell your best friends?"

"Nic, I am not stable. Do not mess with me." Percy was stable, he just wasn't used to having a crush like this.

Don't get me wrong, Percy has had crushes. And a few kisses. And he's held hands with few girls. No one meant anything to him. Percy never gave his previous crushed much thought. Annabeth flooded his thoughts and Percy felt like he was drowning.

When they got to the courtyard, his three other friends already occupied their picnic table under the tree that had been stolen yesterday. Thank the gods!

Piper gave Percy a condescending look.

"Piper, I swear, please do not bombard me with questions right now. So what? I think she's the most gorgeous person alive-

"WOAH!"

"What did you just say?"

"AWWW!"

"Okay Percy. This is a big deal!"

"What the fuck?"

Leave it to his friends to make a big deal out of anything. It really wasn't a big deal! (Okay- it was. But Percy would rather put a brick wall around his feelings… And a concrete wall and a military unit in front and eight million trenches).

"Percy there is nothing to be ashamed of. Annabeth is hot. Come on! I could totally hook y'all-"

The bell rung and Percy popped out of his sit like a race car. "BYE GUYS! Thanks Piper." Percy sprinted across the lawn to first period. Which was a bad idea because Annabeth was in that class.

She sat down next to him. Annabeth sat next to Percy. Annabeth willingly sat next to Percy! Percy thought he was going to combust all because a girl who had stolen his picnic table yesterday sat next to him.

Annabeth didn't really think of anything of it. Or she looked that way. Strutting in with headphones slipped into her ears and dark jeans twisting around her endless legs. Annabeth did actually think something of it. Percy was cute and made her nervous (you didn't hear that from me).

"Hey Annabeth," PERCY SPOKE!

She was shocked. He spoke to her without her speaking first. She thought his voice was hot.

Annabeth slowly took her earphones out. Gotta keep up the image.

She gave him a smile with all her teeth. "Hi Percy. Commit to any Quantum physics last night?"

"Are you mocking me?" YES. POINT PERCY YOU EVIL, BEAUTIFUL PICNIC TABLE-STEALING TEEN!

"I'll probably always be mocking you." Of course she would. She already was with her long legs.

The day flew on. The Thursday was coming to an end and Percy thought he could avoid any situations or conversation with Annabeth in them. But, that wasn't going to happen, it was seventh period and he had all his friends in that class with him. (They all spoke to much).

"So do y'all want to hang out at the coffee shop after school?" Hazel asked the group of picnic table under the tree seaters.

"Want to ask Annabeth, Perce?"

"Jeez. Nico. Go brood in the corner or something."

"I WILL!"

Annabeth waved to Percy. His heart fluttered. What the fuck is wrong with me? He finally realized she was waving him over to her. Frank pushed Perch in that direction. What are friends for?

"So this is a long project. We really need to schedule this out. I work Monday's and Tuesday's after school so we couldn't study then. Percy, are you listening?"

He was listening but, he was also staring. She's really pretty.

"Are Wednesday's, Thursday's, and Saturday's or Sunday's okay?"

"Yeah that sounds perfect. Where do you wanna meet?"

"The coffee shop."

Looks like Percy ended up taking his angsty, best friend's advice.

"Where is Piper?" Percy questioned his friends.

"She's studying with Jason. More like flirting if you ask me." Said Grover.

"Who the hell is Jason?"

"The guy who stole your picnic table with the blonde hair and glasses." Why would she associate herself with picnic table-stealing teens? Oh wait, Percy was obsessed with one who stole his picnic table too.

"I might of invited Annabeth to go to the coffee shop with us…"

"Aw. You're so cute."

"Good job, Perce."

"Wow. Did you grow some balls overnight?"

"Okay. Nico, you have some rules to follow. You are not allowed to tease me and just because Piper isn't here means you have to pull her slack."

"Got it."

Hazel and Frank snuggled together on the other side of the booth. They were adorably annoying. Nico was brooding about something (when isn't he?). Grover was studying and asking Nick to stop being so moody. And Piper was absent, probably sucking Jason's dick.

Percy was doing some research on his laptop when he felt a hand on his shoulder and he thought he had died because an angel was looking down at him.

He smiled and pushed Nico out of the booth. Nico gave him a dirty look. "What ever happened to bros before hoes?" Frank kicked him for Percy (he was too preoccupied with satisfying Annabeth's coffee needs).

Sup playas. Chapter 2! Hope you like it. I got my first ever review and I freaked. Give me feedback loves. I'm still deciding on whether this fic should be rated T or M…

-J (like, review, and follow?)