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Percy Jackson. Yes that is me.

No. I'm not stupid or an idiot. I knew it was her. And, I knew that she might recognize me, too. But, I don't think that she will without my helmet on.

But, she could have because we locked eyes. She looked straight at me and I looked back. I think she is new because I have never seen her before and she is hanging out with Pandora Thomas. I date her sister, Saige Thomas. They are twins. Anyway, Pandora shows all the new students to the office and to all their classes. Blondie turned her head and followed Pandora. I looked back at my group of friends.

"Yo! Dude! You seem distracted." said Chris. Chris was part Mexican and he had an awesome but annoying accent.

"Listen. Neptune followed me out of the house this morning." I started. "he can't go back alone and I can't keep him here. Any ideas?" Everyone shruggeed, except Miles.

"Dosen't your girlfriend live like, next to the school or something?" asked Miles.

That idea sparked my mind. She does. I don't know where she is, but Pandora might.

"I'll be back!" I said.

I walked toward Pandora and I remember that she is with Blondie. Uh-Oh. I hope she dosen't recognize me.

Well, here goes nothing.

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"So, I'll run in and grab your schedule. Are you okay sitting out here for a minute, Annabeth?" asked Pandora.

I nodded. So she walked in the door and went into a different room. I like her. She is nice and she could totally be my new best friend.

"YoYo! You here?" asked Motorcycle Man. He was coming toward me. Who the heck is YoYo? I turned my head and looked at him. His lopsided grin was so funny. But, I was still mad at him.

"You!" I yelled "You almost killed me this morning!" I could feel my face burning with anger.

"Hey! That is so not my fault. Didn't you know that motorcycles get the right away?" he grinned as he said this.

I glared. "As if! Motorcycles aren't even supposed to be on the sidewalk!" I sneered at him.

"Well, my dog followed me this morning." he said "He can't be on the street!"

I feel bad for his puppy. "How could you be so irresponsible!? That poor puppy! I feel bad he has to live with you."

His face turned defensive. "I'll have you know that alot of people like me and I'm not irresponsible. I have alot of friends and an amazing girlfriend. Do you have a boyfriend? Probably not. Do you have many friends? Probably only Pandora here. You know what? She might not even be your friend!" he yelled.

His words stung. They hung in the air like a bad smell. I could feel my cheeks getting red and my eyes getting hot. There was only two options here. I could either yell something mean and defensive back at him or I could pretend to cry and he could just possibly feel bad for me. Option two was risky, so I chose option one.

"I'll have you know, that I did have a boyfriend. Back in California." I said. That was a lie. Never had a boyfriend. Never had a kiss. But, he dosen't know that.

"Really now?" he questions with an eyebrow raised.

I smiled. "Yes. His name was..." I tried to think of a name as quickly as possible. "His name was Jacob. He was so hot. Every girl wanted him."

He shook his head. "You know, lies will bite you in the butt one day. You'll regret them."

"But I'm not lying. He is real." I tried to convince him.

"Whatever." he said just as Pandora came out of the main office.

"Well. I see you two have met." smiled Pandora.

"YoYo. Introduce us at lunch. I need to drop Neptune off at your house. He followed me this morning. Can I?" begged the boy whose name I still don't know.

"Sure. Just go. But hurry. School is almost starting." answered Pandora.

He ran out the door that I came in and went down the stairs.

"So...that is..." I questioned.

"Percy Jackson. He sits with me and Saige at lunch, so I'll introduce you later." she said.

Percy Jackson. Huh. Interesting name.

"So. Heres your schedule. You have Mrs. Plotz for homeroom and first period. I do too so follow me. I'll show you your locker." she lead me down a hallway with classrooms and lockers.

"Here you go." she told me the combination to the blue locker in front of m. Then, she brought me to Mrs. Plotz room. She led me to each of my classes. She was in each one. I found that weird but, whatever. I had to introduce myself in each class. Worst part. Percy Jackson was in some of them. Luckily, I never had to sit next to him. But then, it was lunch. Time to meet the real Percy Jackson.

Here we go.

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Authors Note: Hey! This could be a little short but I have so many ideas going on for the upcoming chapters that it was hard to start the real plot. Yes, this chapter is really sucky, but next chapter is when it will start. Want a preview? Here you go:

Annabeth is walking home and trips over a crack in the sidewalk. She goes unconcious. But for what reason? Percy comes and helps her. She meets Neptune and something else happens! Stay tuned for Chapter three of There is Always Hope by: DemigodDaughterofArtemis