Well, didn't expect me after this long, huh? I'M SOOOOO SORRY. I have been obnoxiously busy with my horse and school and such. Please forgive me! Thanks again to everyone who reviewed! Y'all get virtual cookies! *yum* I also thank y'all who favorited/followed! Y'all get cookies too! Haha, anyways, I will try and make a legit schedule for updating. I want to try on around two or three chapters a week, but we'll see.

DISCLAIMER: I, sadly, don't own anything except for the plot. Rick Riordan does!

The Test

Chapter 3

The next morning I woke up and shuffled to the kitchen. There was a text message on my phone from Luke.

Hey. Can we meet somewhere today and talk?

I quickly texted back saying yes. My phone vibrated a few minutes later.

Meet me in the park on the bench in an hour.

I went and took a quick shower and got ready. I grabbed my keys and left the apartment walking the short walk to the park. The day was a beautiful sunny and warm day. I loved it. These were my favorite kinds of days.I spotted Luke sitting on the bench and my heart started pounding inside my chest.I sat down beside him.

"Hey." I sounded nervous, even to myself.

"Hey. I'm sorry about how I acted yesterday. I just...I don't like it when you talk to other guys." His voice sounded strained.

"I know, but I think we really should take a break. I don't think it's going to work out."

"Annabeth, no." He said, his voice rising.

"What do you mean, no?" I challenged.

"We are not breaking up. You're staying with me."

I stood up hastily. "And since when have you been the one to tell me what to do? You have no right!" I exploded. He was seriously pissing me off.

He didn't answer. He just sat there and looked at me. I don't know how long we stayed like that. Before I could react, he got up abruptly and said, "Watch your back," and stormed off in the other direction, anger rolling off his shoulders. The way he said that sent chills up my didn't mean anything, right? He was just upset. But did he understand we really aren't dating anymore? I hope so.

"Annabeth?"

I turned around and saw Percy jogging towards me, looking really attractive in a muscle shirt and jogging shorts. Snap out of it.

"Oh, hey Percy."

"Are you ok?" He sounded concerned.

"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?"

He studied me. "You just had a weird look on your face."

"Oh. Well I'm fine."

"Ok. Well, um, do you want to go get some breakfast?"

I was going to refuse, but my stomach rumbled in agreement. Percy laughed while I gave him a sheepish smile.

"Sure, why not?"

We walked in a comfortable silence until we got to an IHOP. We got seats and ordered our drinks. I got chocolate milk because you're never too old for some good 'ol chocolate.

"So what were you doing at the park so early?" he said, giving me a questioning look.

"Oh, uh, I was meeting a friend."

"Luke."

I hesitated. "Yeah."

Percy gently took my hand and flipped it over, revealing the bruise still there on my wrist. "So are you going to tell me exactly what did happen to your wrist?" His sea green eyes never left mine. The way he looked at me made it seem like he could see into my soul. Corny, right? Anyways, I don't know why he was so worried. I mean, we've only known each other for a couple days, but i felt this weird connection with him that I couldn't explain.

"I already told you. Nothing happened."

"Oh, so this bruise just magically appeared?"

"Yep, basically." His eyes narrowed.

"Annabeth, I know I haven't known you for long, but I'm still your friend."

"Ok..." I said awkwardly. I sipped on my chocolate milk. The waiter came over and I ordered some chocolate chip pancakes while Percy ordered blueberry.

"So, tell me about yourself." Percy randomly said.

"Ok...Um, I am an architect. I've always loved architecture, ever since I was little. I have to younger brothers, Bobby and Matthew. They're twins and two of the most obnoxious people I know. My father, Frederick, is married to my stepmom, Helen."

"What happened to your mom?" His eyes pierced mine.

"Um, she left my dad a long time ago."

"Oh. I'm sorry. My dad left my mom when I was still a baby, so I know how you feel." His eyes looked sad. Thankfully, our pancakes arrived and I started scarfing mine down while Percy did the same. They were delicious, warm and gooey. We quickly ate and the waiter dropped the check off. Percy started to get his wallet out.

"No way. I'm paying." i said, pulling my wallet out.

"Nope. I got this. Just relax." He handed the waiter his card before I could do anything else.

"Thanks."

"No problem."

The waiter brought his card back and we got up to leave. As we were walking out the door, there was a teen I didn't recognize holding it and he smoothly stepped in front of me. "Hey, babe." I ignored him and tried to step around him, but he blocked my way again. "What are you doing tonight?"

"Anything that doesn't involve seeing you." I glared at him.

"Aw, come on. Don't be like that." He grabbed my hand.

Percy stepped up beside me and said, "Dude, just back off." The guy just glared at Percy and moved out of my way. Percy and I continued out the door and started our trek back to our apartments. I soaked in the warm air and sun as we walked. We made it back to the apartments in a few minutes. I unlocked my door and before I stepped inside, I heard, "Annabeth?"

I turned towards him. "Yeah?"

"Would you like to go out to dinner with me tonight?" He looked nervous, which made him look ten times more attractive.

"Um, sure."

"Ok. We can go around 6?"

"Alright. See you then." I turned back to my door, opening it. I walked in, butterflies already flying around in my stomach.

Yay! Another chapter done! I want to thank all of y'all that still read this after me not updating for 2 months. But, I will try and update around Thursday or Friday. If I'm not busy, maybe even tomorrow! I'm not making any guarantees, but I PROMISE it will not be as long of a wait as this chapter.

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