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Annabeth
I can't believe he doesn't remember me.
Well yesterday I didn't realize it either, but I do now. Asking him about it wouldn't be smart considering that there is a chance he might not be who I think he is. But I'm positive he is. Then again, maybe there's just a little resemblance.
Second guessing was something I hated. I couldn't help doing it though, could I?
"Hmm…" Percy sighed, and mumbled something incoherent before snuggling closer to me. He'd fallen asleep not long ago, and I wasn't sure whether to wake him up after he began drooling.
Unlike most people, he didn't look peaceful and quiet when he slept. He mumbled and turned, and looked ultimately depressed while sleeping. It didn't seem right to wake him even though he seemed troubled; he'd probably do the same for me.
I suddenly thought back to my freshman year in high school, a little after I had met Luke Castellan. I was going to marry him actually, but it didn't really work out. It was in math, sometime around the end of the year. Our teacher was the bitchiest woman alive. And trust me I usually never say that about my teachers. She was an absolute nightmare. She had the nerve to give me a B+ on a test just because I failed to write the correct date on the paper. So what if I accidently put May 15th instead of May 16th? I was the only one who got all the damn questions right!
Anyways, back on topic, once she caught a boy asleep in the back of the room. He had detention for a month. It was a long time ago but I remember turning my head to look at the boy who had practically screamed in terror after he'd woken up. He was almost scrawny back then. Shorter than most people his age, he had dark messy hair and the most amazing green eyes I'd ever seen. Until that day, I barely knew he existed. Even after that day for the next three years I had only recognized him as someone I passed in the halls. Then he turned out to be some swimming prodigy and I finally learned his name. If I remember it correctly, his name was Percy Jackson.
And if I was right, he was sleeping on my shoulder right now.
I mean, I guess there's no reason for him to remember me since I never actually talked to the guy, but I know he had a bad history with Luke. And considering the fact I was Luke's girlfriend, I at least find it strange he doesn't recognize me.
Percy again mumbled something, but I caught some of it this time. "San Francisco…hmm…four…son of a…"
Well that made no sense.
About an hour later, Percy's head was still buried into the crook of my neck and I decided to wake him. He hadn't eaten anything and I didn't want him to complain later. I gently shook him and he sat up, rubbing his eyes like a child.
"What…" he grumbled, blinking his eyes once, twice before leaving them half closed. Leaning back in the seat he sighed and continued. "Sorry about that, I woke up earlier than usual today and was tired. I hope you weren't uncomfortable."
Great…he's talking like a princess again. I mean, I didn't really mind it if that's the way he really talked but I know it's not. I sighed before replying, "Are you hungry? I saved you this box thing, I think there's some bread in it or something but I'm not sure."
"No thank you, I can't stand airplane food. It doesn't really taste as good as ground food."
"It tastes the same, and it comes from the ground."
"I must disagree"
"Well then I just saved this for nothing, at least you could be a little nicer about it."
"I'm sorry was I-"
"Percy, drop the formal, please. I know for a fact this is not you."
He chuckled slightly and shook his head, stretching his arms before leaning back again. His eyes were open now, and he was looking at me with a gentle smile on his face. "It's going to take a little while before I talk like that again, talking professionally has kind of grown on me."
"Really now, and how is that?"
"First of all, it makes me sound smart. Second of all, girls love it. Lastly, even you find it just a little bit sexy."
He really does sound like a totally different person.
"I must disagree," I said, copying his previous tone. He ran his fingers through his dark hair and grinned, his eyes sparkling. They were sea green and so deep you could probably get lost in them if you stared long enough. Then the words spilled out of my mouth before I could stop myself. "You went to Goode High School right? Percy Jackson, the guy who broke every single school swimming record."
His face immediately fell and I knew I was talking to the right person. His face held the same terror as it did that day, the day I first saw him. Moving forward slightly, he shifted in his seat so he was entirely turned to face me. His eyes burned and I knew this was something I wasn't to mess with.
"Who are you?"
"I'm Annabeth Chase; I went to Goode High and graduated the same year as you. If you don't remember then I'll give you a clue: I was Luke Castellan's girlfriend."
His hand moved to cover his face and I thought I saw a small smile creep onto it before it turned neutral again and he sighed. "Don't tell me you were going to marry that bastard."
"I was-in fact-going to marry that bastard, thank you for noticing."
Then the plane went into a state of turbulence, making me jump a little. An announcement was made saying to put on our seatbelts and apologizing for not telling us sooner. Percy suddenly looked really uncomfortable again, and his face twisted into a grimace. He saw me staring at him and he shrugged before replying, "I told you I didn't like airplanes."
Smiling a little, I grabbed his hand and he raised an eyebrow. I laughed and said, "I'm your girlfriend remember?"
"Well thanks for the comfort. I still can't believe you were going to marry Luke Castellan! He was such an ass."
"Okay, I think you should stop with the insults, I get it."
He sighed and leaned back again. The turbulence had stopped for now but he still seemed off. "So when will I see you after this?"
"What?"
"Where will I see you after the plane lands? It's not like we're going to the same place."
"Well do you want o see me again or are you just saying that to be polite?"
He squeezed my hand and leaned close, until I could feel his breath on my ear. I shivered as he gently kissed my cheek. Before either of us could say anything, the turbulence started again and Percy jumped, gripping my hand tighter. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding.
A/N: Okay guys, I know a couple of you may be a little confused as to why I had them go to the same high school and not know each other. Well, don't worry…I'm not going to make it like, take over the story or something. This is just a small part that will be important in the future.
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