Chapter 3

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Last time on High Tide:

I made sure Annabeth had a lot of space. This was the first time anything like this had happened. Sure Annabeth would sometimes fall asleep on my shoulder when we watch a movie and my arm would be around her, but this was different. We were sharing a bed and my mom wasn't home. I figured my mom wouldn't be made at me and I can say I just wanted to be there if Annabeth needed anything, but it still felt weird. I turned my head to see Annabeth. In the faint light you could tell she was already asleep. I leaned over and pressed a small kiss to her forehead and turned my body away from her. It was already 12:30 am and I had practice at 6:00 am. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath trying to ignore the fact that my crush and best friend was sleeping in my bed with me.

Annabeth POV

"Shit." Percy whispered as he turned off the alarm he just sat on the edge of the bed and I kept my eyes closed. I didn't want him to worry about having woke me up, he had practice and the Olympics to worry about more than me. I laid still and felt Percy get up and shuffle to his closet without the lights on. He left the room and i cuddled deeper into the bed missing his warmth.

Thank gods we didn't cuddle, but he did help keep the covers toasty and the feeling was leaving. I wanted to get up and bring him back but he had other places to be. I heard him come back in and he (rather loudly) strode to the bed. I felt him press a light kiss to my forehead and then he was gone. I heard the front door shut and I sat up.

He kissed my head. He doesn't do that. Like ever. But yet he had done it three times in the past 24 hours. Maybe he was just worried about me. Yeah that's probably it. He couldn't like me. Like, like like me. I mean even though I kinda sorta like liked him, like boy girl style, he couldn't like me. He has so much more on his mind than a girlfriend. Even then it's not like he would want to like his best friend.

I burritoed myself into the blankets best I could and took a deep breath. Percy's blankets smelled like Percy, like the ocean and old spice Fiji deodorant. I slowly fell back asleep to his scent and the warmth of the blanket.

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When I woke up the second time light was shining brightly into the room. I rolled over (my head mainly) and just stared at his room yawning. His room was small but cozy. The walls were white but covered in posters and pictures. He had wooden lamented floors with a blue rug. He had a dresser on the same wall as the door, clothes spilling onto the floor. The opposite wall had a window leading to the stairs slightly covered by a blue curtain, and a desk with a lamp and books covering it. The desk also doubled as his bed side table. His bed was a queen size and covered in knitted and fuzzy blankets. He had three big pillows and the softest sheets ever. His closet doors were open and shoes were cluttering it's bottom. He had hangers with clothes clinging for dear life onto them.

I sighed and slowly made my way into a sitting position. My cast went all the way from the top of my ankle to the bottom of my thigh and was terribly uncomfortable. I reached for my crutches and my phone then slowly stood up. My leg ached and throbbed. My hair was matted to my face and i was still wearing my workout clothes. I needed to shower, but first? Food.

I made my way to his kitchen and decided that I was going to get tired of this whole "broken knee" thing really quickly. My underarms were already sore.

I was too lazy to cook anything so I made myself some eggo waffles. While I waited for the eggos to pop up I checked my phone. I had five missed messages.

One was from Percy. He had sent it only ten minutes before. "Hey Wise Girl! I hope your leg is feeling okay. I should b home by 3. Feel free to do literally whatever. C u then!" I smiled. I loved reading his messages even if it's simple like this one. It's nice to know he's thinking about me. I replied, "feel like crap. c u then" and proceeded to check my other messages.

The next one was from Piper McClean. Piper and I only became friend recently. We were partnered up for a project in AP English Lit and ever since then we've been really good friends. Her dad is a famous actor and I only found out by accident. She also had a huge crush on my friend Jason (who also had a thing for Piper. It's only time before they get together.) so I was constantly getting them together. Bring Piper along when Jason and I had a study group, or bringing Jason if Piper and I went to see a movie. It was nice and I enjoyed playing match maker. Plus sometimes I got to bring Percy and since Piper and Jason were so caught up in each other Percy and I got time to each other. Anyways, Piper was a very laid back person and really fun to be around.

"Omg ur sleeping in his bed! Tell me all the dirty details later ;))" I rolled my eyes. She had to be kidding. She knew neither of us were like that.

"Pipes it's nothin like that chill. All that happened was we fell asleep geez." I sent the message and my eggos popped up. I'd check the other messages later. I put the eggos on my favorite purple plate with yellow polka dots and got some Nutella. After eating my eggos and just enjoying having the apartment to myself I decided to take a shower. I grabbed a trash bag from a kitchen cabinet and slowly made my trek to the bathroom. The bathroom was right across the hall from Percy's room. It was a full bath, complete with a sink, shower, and toilet. I had my own soap and shampoo in their shower. It only seemed appropriate considering I practically lived here.

The walls of the bathroom were a light blue (sense a theme). They had wall decorations of shells and star fish. The sink had a white countertop and the cabinet was birch wood. The curtain had different sea creatures on it and I loved it dearly. I turned on the fan and then turned on the I placed my leg in the bag and tied it tight. I looked at myself in the mirror, my leg resting on the toilet.

I genuinely looked like death. My makeup was smeared everywhere. My hair was tangled and falling out of its pony tail. I also had huge bags under my eyes. It made sense considering I had only get four hours of sleep each night. Homework doesn't do itself and if you're talking AP and college courses for fun on the side? Well sleep becomes optional.

Also sleeping on Percy's couch basically every night because my own house is too lonely doesn't help. After the divorce and my mother got custody my house became cold. We stayed in the one my mother designed, even though it was too big for two people. It was a mansion built for at least 10, but now they have two. Her mom was never home anyways. It was always just Annabeth. Alone. It was the same routine every day too. Get up at six, get to school by seven (an hour early), go to seven AP classes at a PE class (the only I had class with Percy), go to Percy's home till it's long past dinner and Percy's half asleep on the couch. Then would I drive home and stay up to the wee hours of the morning doing college homework. Then I fall asleep and the cycle repeats. It's honestly very lonely. And tiring.

I quickly stripped of my clothes and hopped in the shower. Since my left leg was the one that was broken my back was facing the water, and it was very unfortunate. I washed and conditioned my hair. I washed my body with lots of effort since I couldn't get water on the front side very easily. I shaved my leg as quick as I could (managing to only cut my leg once) because my leg was getting really tired and quivering.

I shut off the water and wrapped my towel around myself. I sat down on the edge of the tub just relieving my leg. While sitting I dried off and realized I had nothing to change into, and there was no way I was putting back on my crusty, sweaty workout clothes. So I wrapped the towel around myself and prayed nobody came home.

I crutched my way to Percy's room and shut the door, my towel falling off my frame as soon as I entered. I quickly slipped on a pair of Percy's old basketball shorts and swim hoodie. The hoodie spilled over my shoulder, exposing my skin but I payed it no attention. I found a sock that looked comfy and clean buried under his backpack.

I sat up and crutched back to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and hair. I washed my face and moisturized, working quickly so I could get to the couch. My leg was so tired from standing on it all morning. I made it to the living room and practically threw myself onto the couch. I was exhausted and it was only noon. I closed my eyes and just let myself relax for a minute, but before I could even force myself to get my backpack and phone, I was asleep.

A/N: Not my best ending but I enjoyed writing this chapter. I have so much in store regarding Annabeth's history and her parents and ooh man I can't wait! I hope everyone enjoys this chapter as well! Check out my Instagram and tumblr lunch1380! Have a great day!

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