Hey guys! Sorry I took so long to update but I went on vacation and had to find a beta reader so thanks for being patient and here's chapter 4!
BEEEP! BEEEP! BEEP! BEEEP! BEE-
Annabeth's hand slammed down on the offending alarm clock as she reluctantly pried her stormy grey eyes open. Groaning, she slowly left her warm bed, hissing slightly as she put weight on her sprained ankle, for the bathroom. Splashing her face with cold water, the 17 year old glanced up at her tired face reflected in the mirror. She checked her clock again, the time shown being 6:45 and started to get ready for her first, and last year at Goode Highschool.
She had been going to a private boarding school in the city for her whole high school life until last year when the school principal was found guilty of using school funds for gambling money. So, this year her dad and stepmom enrolled her in another school about 20 minutes away by car, Goode.
After brushing her teeth, her eyes fell on a shiny silver piece of jewelry beside her sink. Her mother had left it for Annabeth before she had died of a disease 12 years ago. It was simple silver chain with a small flat owl charm on it. Engraved on it were the Greek words: Σοφία, Γνώση, Χάρη, Εμπιστοσύνη: Χορός which meant Wisdom, Knowledge, Grace, confidence: Dance. (AN: I used google translate so if you know Greek and it sounds different or something , I'm sorry).
When she was done getting ready, she studied her reflection in her full length mirror. Her curly blonde hair was tied back in it's usual ponytail and hanging around her throat, resting on her chest was the silver necklace. She wore a long sleeved mulberry blouse and light blue, almost grayish jeans with a bronze colored belt. She had pulled on brown sandals and held onto a backpack of the same color. She smacked on strawberry flavored lip balm and carefully brushed on some mascara. She held a crutch under one of her arms to support her ankle. Her grey painted fingernails tapped on the mirror surface in front of her a few times before she tucked some stray hairs behind her ear and limped out of her room and down the stairs. When Annabeth entered the kitchen, her twin brothers, Bobby and Matthew were already munching on pancakes. "Where's Helen?" She asked, grabbing a granola bar.
"Mom shaid we leave in 10 minitchh" Bobby mumbled through his food.
Annabeth rolled her eyes grinning at them and sitting down to breakfast.
Percy's POV
...and again, welcome back to Goode Highschool, seniors!" The principal beamed, finishing his speech. Polite claps by the audience were followed by scarily energetic cheers and whoops, courtesy of the school pep squad.
"The first day back at school and most of us are already too tired for the rest of the day" I muttered. Seated beside me were my best friends, Grover, Leo, Thalia, and Luke who still wasn't talking to me. He hadn't answered my calls or even returned by glances after , what Thalia liked to call "The Blonde Bike Accident", had happened.
Looking over at him, I bit the inside of my cheek. Had I done something to make him mad? I explained my situation to him before I left to meet Reyna. I didn't get why he seemed pissed at me. I already told him that I would meet with the girl today. I would apologize and ask what she wanted or whatever. No big deal. She probably wanted something to heal her pride over her wound or something. I could buy her bandages or something. I honestly don't know why she wants to meet.
"Hey Lu-" I was interrupted by Leo jumping up to imitate the cheerleaders.
Shaking his hips and throwing his arms in the air, he shouted out in a high-pitched voice "GOOO GOODE!". "G-O to the O-D-Eeeee!". I chuckled at his antics and helped Thalia push him back into his seat.
The guidance counselor, Mr. Brunner then took the podium for the last announcement for the assembly. "Will the following students come to my office to help, meet, and guide Goode Highschool's newest students who are also requested to come to my office: Calypso Ogygia, Percy Jackson, Crystal dela Cruz, and Lily Wells. Let me repeat, please come down to my office. Thank you"
"Aww, looks like you're part of the welcoming committee this year" Grover voiced.
Thalia smirked at me "Well, better him than us".
I was still confused "But I didn't sign up last year. How did..?"
Turning to Thalia again, I asked "Did you know about this?"
She gave me a smug smile "I was supposed to do that actually. Dad volunteered me...but I used my natural charm to make me change his mind"
"What does that have to do with me?"
"I had to switch myself with someone" she replied, looking almost apologetic. Almost.
"Geez, Thals. You should learn to use your power as principal's daughter for good" I frowned at her.
"Whatever" she rolled her electric blue eyes smiling at me.
"Ugh catch you guys later" I grumbled trudging to Mr. Brunner's office.
Annabeth's POV
I was seated on a white plastic chair beside 3 other kids who looked just as nervous as me, save for a guy with blonde hair who was glaring daggers at the principal standing beside Mr. Brunner's, a middle aged man in a wheelchair, desk. The principal, Mr. Olympus, was probably at least 6 feet, 5 inches with a strong build and dark hair. He had these electric blue eyes that looked strangely familiar, which matched the blonde guy's.
I tapped my foot impatiently to the floor, until finally the wooden door behind us opened and 4 other teenagers entered the office.
Mr. Olympus cleared his throat "Welcome new seniors of Goode"
He and Mr. Brunner continued on some variation of the speech made early while I tuned out and tapped my fingers softly on the side of my chair.
When they were done, the principal left and we were assigned to "buddies" to "help us learn to bond and join the Goode family". My partner was a stunningly pretty girl named Calypso. She introduced herself with a bright smile, revealing her perfect white teeth, and stuck out her hand for me to shake.
"I'm Annabeth" I grinned back.
As she chattered on about the school and it's great assets and family feel, I looked past her to another welcoming committee member who had messy black hair, sea green eyes, and a look that was the opposite of eager.
Where had I seen him before? And why did I feel like I wanted to know more?
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