I do not own any characters, names or references to PJO or HOO! Enjoy!
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Annabeth woke up Saturday morning, groggy and slightly out of it. She got up to make breakfast, but as she entered the hallway a delicious smell hit her nose. She walked into the kitchen and found Piper in her kitchen already making eggs, just the way she used to after their highschool sleepovers.
"Aw Pipes, you didn't have to get up to cook" Annabeth said taking a seat at the island.
"Well, I mean it's the least I could do after your day yesterday. But hey new job with Mr. Sexy pants across the hall over there?" Piper said giving her a ridiculous smile.
"Piper! He's going to be my boss, I can't think anything like that!" Annabeth replied laughing at Piper.
"No one said you can't think it, you just can't say it, right?" Piper said handing her the plate with scrambled eggs on it.
"I mean, I don't want to make things awkward. We are going to be working together, like a real architectural job. I need this, I'm not gonna let some cute douchebag get in the way of that!" Annabeth said digging into her breakfast.
"So you admit he's cute?" Piper said smiling
"That's not what I meant-"
"Oh its okay, your secret is safe with me" Piper said smiling while eating.
Annabeth just blew it off, because despite what she wanted her friend to think, Percy wasn't bad on the eyes. You would have to be blind or crazy not to see that. But she lived in New York, and grew up in California. She knew his type. Lives in a big flat for bringing back one night stands, big ego, and everything was below him.
But on the other hand, he had landed her this job…? Was he as bad as she thought? People can be different than they seem, right? No.. She shook the thought from her head and tried to focus on the job itself, but Percy kept sneaking back into her thoughts.
The day continued, Piper had to leave eventually, so Annabeth went out to buy some supplies for her new job, clothes and office supplies. She made sure not to spend to much, because she has now learned how quickly you can be out of a job.
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Sunday rolled around and Annabeth woke up around 8 in the morning to go out for a jog. She looked outside, and saw rain pouring down from the skies. Not wanting to get sick, she decided to go down to the Apartment gym on the ground floor. She always liked to try and keep up running, to stay in shape, and just because she enjoyed it.
Annabeth never liked using the gym in the apartment, she didn't like the atmosphere of the small room, filled with a various array of gym equipment, and lots of people. There was only small times where the gym was not busy, and it was sometime between 2am and 4 am. But for the most part, it seemed like everyone and their brother was down in the gym, either weights, yoga, or jogging.
Today she particularly hated the gym. She made her way over to the treadmill, and set her water bottle and towel down on the holder. She stepped aside to set up a play list, and stretch and as she started to run, who else to walk up but her boss-to-be.
"Hey Annabeth, hows it going?" Percy said, stepping up and setting his things on the treadmill next to her, the only other one open. She sighed slightly, and took out her headphones.
"Hey, I'm good just jogging for a bit, you?" She replied slowing down a bit to be able to talk.
"Same, I was gonna call you today, I was able to fax your resume to some of my superiors and the board, and everything's set to go, if you can start tomorrow, we would be happy to start early?" Percy said stretching his arms.
"Oh my gosh, yeah that would be fine! Thank you so much again! You have no idea how much I needed this job." She said, a wave of relief passing over her. She smiled as he got on the treadmill and began running.
"So does this mean I have to call you Mr. Jackson right now?" Annabeth said, continuing her workout.
"Nah, if we aren't in the office, I'm not your boss. Percy is fine by me" Percy said smiling. He increased his speed, now going slightly faster than Annabeth.
Noticing the change in speed, Annabeth increased hers to slightly pass Percy's. The two kept increasing their speed to beat the other, until they were both sprinting at top speed, smiling and breathing heavily.
Percy was the first to stop after a couple minuets, stepping off to drink some water and catch his breath. As he did, Annabeth cooled down to a stop, the two laughing and breathing loudly among the hum of gym equipment.
"That was some race there. Are you always this competitive?" Percy said laughing slightly.
"I was in track in high school, I guess I never let it go" She said smiling.
"I can tell" Percy said, taking another swing of water. "I think I'm gonna like working together. You seem a lot more chill then our last architect. Granted he was a 60 year old man, but.." Percy said smiling.
Annabeth smiled, and checked the time on her phone. It was already 9:30, and now that she would be going to the office for the first time tomorrow, she wanted to get a head start on some things.
"Well I'm glad to hear that, I'm gonna call it a day here" She said motioning to the treadmill. "You wanna walk back up together?"
"Walk, try the elevator" Percy said grabbing his towel and phone from the treadmill
Annabeth and Percy walked out of the gym, and towards the elevator, chatting about work and the things she would be doing.
"I think you will like it, we have a bunch of expansions and new buildings we have planned, but nothing on the architecture side." Percy said as the elevator doors opened.
"Yeah sounds great, I love designing, this sounds like a really awesome opportunity!" Annabeth said smiling. They reached her door, and she pulled out her keycard on her lanyard, and turned back.
"Well, I'll see you tomorrow then, bright and early"
"Yes you will! Looking forward to it, Annabeth!" Percy replied as he walked towards his door. They both said goodbye and once she was in her apartment she took a deep breath. This was going to be a strange job, not only because of the opportunities it has presented for her, but for the relationship between her and Percy. Would this friendship be awkward? Does he even think of it as a friendship?
She brushed the thoughts out of her head and went to take a shower, and prepare for her new job.
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Sorry for the wait! I am awful, and got so busy I kinda forgot (Please forgive me!) But here is the next chapter, I hope to get the next one out soon! Please bug me if I'm not! Comments, reviews and constructive criticism welcomed! -Christine
