Different

by Andromeda Luna

"I just want to help you, Percy." Percy's a mute and Annabeth is the girlfriend of the popular jock. They meet and well, fall in love. Their story is different, though and so is their love. So, strong that it could withstand anything. Join them in their quest to find out how much they mean to each other. AU.

4. Chapter 4

AN: I'm back! Yay! Did you know it was my birthday on April 11? No?... Well, this is a somewhat short chapter, so yeah. Oh, and thank you to:

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Now on to the story!

Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson. Honestly! Why are my clothes out on the street!... Yeah.

4. Warning

I skipped my way to my usual table for lunch and sat besides Thalia. She looked at me pointedly but I just stared at her blankly, not getting what she wanted to tell me.

"What?" I asked her, confused. Everyone was doing that to me today. What on earth happened here?

She shook her head, "It's nothing." she muttered.

I finished my food silently and happily, not noticing everyone talking, whispering and looking at me.

Why were they staring? I think that it would be a tad bit obvious by now. Because I, Annabeth Chase, the girlfriend of the most popular guy in school ,was hanging out with Percy Jackson. The least popular guy and the loner in school.

And rumor was... she was in love with them both.

-Logan Lerman is mine-

I crossed the hallway, making my way towards the spot where I talked with Percy the day before. I sat down, indian-style on the floor, waiting for Percy to come. I hummed silently to myself as I waited for Percy.

I spotted a black figure coming towards me and I shot up from my position on the floor.

"Percy! Is that y-" I was cut off by the figure, turning around to meet my gaze.

He had dark brown eyes. Oops. I waved at him, sheepishly.

"Hey, Nico..." I called. He raised an eyebrow at me, but came nearer anyway. I stepped back cautiously at his intense stare. They seemed to analyze me and see right through my soul. Creepy. They reminded me of Percy's eyes.

Well, sort of. They looked totally different with Percy's green and vibrant eyes and Nico with his brown and intense eyes. But they held the same raw emotions and feelings. Cold, yes. But not the bad kind. More of the "cold" that someone got from pain, loss and suffering.

I stared at him. "What?" I exclaimed.

He shoved his hands into his pockets and tilted his head to the side and sighed.

"Don't hurt him." he states simply.

"I won't hur-"

"Really?" he scoffed, "He's heard that same promise/vow or whatever you wish to call it, a million times. From millions of different people. And only two people have kept it. Really? You won't hurt him?"

I stepped back again as I registered what he asked of me... Well, I didn't WANT to hurt Percy. But things happen. I'll just have to try.

I meet Nico's gaze and my voice cracks a little as I speak, "I'll try my best, not to hurt him." I say.

I bite my lip because I hate making promises. Promises are meant to be broken after all, but a tiny voice in my head scoffed. "They are also meant to be kept." it scolded at my pessimism

He stares at me for a while before nodding.

"Okay, fine. I believe you. But remember this, Percy's life is surrounded by pain, loss and suffering. Please, just don't take the few things he has left." he sighed. "I should get going, Annabeth. Just remember what I told you."

I nod. "Okay... Nico? What happened to Percy? That... Made him like that?"

Nico ran a hand through his messy,black hair. "It's not my place to tell you that. If you're really curious, just ask Percy yourself." He waved at her. "See you, Annie."

I buried my face in my hands. "Idontwanttohurthim. Idontwanttohurthim. . ..." I mutter to myself.

But what if I do? What if I hurt him?

I sink to the ground, with my back to the wall and groan. "I won't be able to forgive myself if I hurt him..." I mutter to myself , "I love you so much, Perce...I'm just figuring out a way for me to show it to you."

AN: Lovely! I made a chapter! Hearts everywhere! Enjoy and don't forget to review! I just love reviews! Oh and thank you for those who reviewed! ... I sound so awkward. It's impossible. Why is Adele playing in my room? What song is that? Da heck. Well, bye! Love you all! And I will promise to make the next chapter longer! Remember! Promises are meant to be kept! Ha. Lol!

-Love, Luna.

Thanks to everyone who reviewed and said I should update and that they liked my story! I feel so touched. By The way, I usually add things to old chapters to improve them, mostly right after I post them or if I see a mistake. Just saying.