Hey guys! So some news...I guess. First up I will be updating all my active stories today! Yay! Also I think I'm going to try doing the songfics. I just have so many ideas. I also love Annabeth Wants A Guy Who so I'll try both. If it doesn't work then I'll stop one of them. Sound good? I probably won't start on that for a while though.
Someone reviewed saying that they loved the story but wanted me to stop on the cursing. I'm glad you enjoy the story but this story is modern. And unfortunately modern means cursing. I made it so there was less but still. High school is high school. It's not innocent anymore. I appreciate your review though so I won't have them cursing like sailors.
"You deserve someone, who listens to you
Hears every word, and knows what to do
When you're feeling hopeless, lost and confused
There's somebody out there who will."
-Somebody Out There by A Rocket To The Moon.
I walked out to the car in a good mood. My brothers were already waiting. I had a good feeling about today. I looked good and felt good. I was wearing soft, black leggings and my new white converse. I decided to dress up a little. My hair was in a cute, messy bun. My curls framing my face. I wore a silk, thin orange skirt. It was longer in the back. The back part was see through. Underneath the see through back part was an orange skirt, so nobody could see my underwear or anything. I had on an orange and white shirt. It was a little big on me so the shirt was kind of sliding off my right shoulder.
When I sat down in the car my brothers all went quiet. I buckled up at looked at each one.
"Guys? Are we going?" Nathan shook his head and started the car. Nick and Alex however were still staring at me. I rolled my eyes.
"What's wrong with you guys?" Alex grinned and nudged me. Nick's eyes narrowed suspiciously.
"I'm surprised twin. You actually look like a girl!" I punched his shoulder as Nathan took a right.
"Shut up! I always look like a girl. I just decided to dress up today."
"Why though?" Nick's voice sounded curious but it had a hidden tone, like he knew something.
"Am I not allowed to dress up every once in a while?" My eyes narrowed to match Nick's. My piercing grey against his brown. I won, like I normally do and Nick turned around to face the front. I could feel my phone vibrate in my pocket but I ignored it.
"Fine. I'm just saying a girl like you doesn't just randomly dress up without a reason." I rolled my eyes and tried to play it off but I was mentally freaking out. What if he already knows?! Cole wouldn't tell them would he? No Nathan would be freaking out too. Alex grew silent as he listened to his IPod and I pulled out my phone.
From: My Cute Neighbor Boy :)
Where are you? I miss you.
I bit my lip and glanced up at the twins. Both were talking about an upcoming meet. I flipped my phone sideways and typed.
I saw you like 9 hours ago. How can you already miss me?
Actually it was three hours ago. Don't you know I watch you while you sleep?
I laughed and Nick glanced at me through the mirror. I shrugged and pointed to my phone.
"Thalia's funny." He gave me a weird look but returned to his conversation.
No I didn't know that! Well now I can tell you. I watch you while you sleep too. You smell different when you're awake.
Oh haha. Okay baby you beat me at being a creeper. Congrats. Hey meet me by your locker? I want to kiss you before we have to be all secret couple.
Sure. And I'm sorry… I promise I'll tell them I just want the timing to be right. Besides your face is somewhat pretty. I'd like to keep it that way.
I smiled when we started to pull into the school.
Ouch. Really Beth I'm wounded! You're gonna have to kiss it better. ;)
Okay :) I'm pulling into the school now.
I unbuckled my seatbelt and opened the door. I flung my shoulder bag on my left shoulder and began walking. My phone vibrated in my hand.
Sweet, I'm already at your locker.
I put my phone in my bag and walked down the hall. I kept glancing behind me. I had a weird feeling someone was watching me. I smiled as I saw Percy. He was looking down at his phone, one foot against the bottom of my locker. He looked good in jeans and school basketball jacket. I could see it said Jackson on the back. He smiled at me as I walked up to him.
"Hey. You look pretty." I nervously ran a hand down my skirt. I felt my cheeks heat up.
"Really?" Percy glanced around before quickly kissing me.
"Yeah babe you look beautiful." I gently took his hand in mine and squeezed it. I let it slip from my grip as I moved to open my locker. Percy set his backpack on the ground and started to rummage through it as I replaced books. He held up my yellow rose.
"I promised you I'd give it back." I smiled at him and gently sniffed the rose. It smelt like the ocean, it smelt like Percy. I carefully placed it on top of my books, so it wouldn't be crushed. I glanced at the hall clock. We had a minute before we had to be down the hall. I stiffened as Nathan walked by, Ashley under his arm.
"Hey Annabeth! Jeff wanted me to tell you we're gonna be running laps today. You don't have to clean the mats. He's gonna have you be uniform stuff." I scooted away from Percy and shut my locker, so he couldn't see the rose.
"O-okay! Thanks Nate." I smiled sheepishly at him when he froze. I almost never call him Nate. Ashley whined a little and I rolled my eyes. Nathan's eyes darted over to Percy and he glared.
"Hey Percy. What are you doing by my baby sister's locker?" I shot Percy a pleading look. Oh gods please don't say something stupid. Percy smirked and leant back against the lockers. He winked at me.
"Just enjoying the view." I glared at him and Nathan removed his arm from Ashley's shoulders. She raised her eyebrow at me. Nathan's hands were clenched.
"Hey watch what you say! I have half a mind to-"The bell cut off Nathan's threat and I gently placed my hand on his shoulder.
"Nathan please. He's being an idiot. Ignore him. Look Ashley's waiting." His eyes softened slightly at my soft tone. He sent one last cold look to Percy before once again wrapping his arm around Ashley.
"C'mon Ash let's go." I crossed my arms over my chest and glared at Percy. Ashley smiled up at my brother.
"You shouldn't worry Nathan! There is no way your sister is pretty enough to get a guy like him!" My jaw dropped and I spun on my heel. What the hell? I am pretty enough thank you very much! And looks aren't everything! My left knuckles cracked when I tightly shut my fist, they always do that though. I took a step to go knock the living daylights out of Ashley before I felt Percy's hand grasp my shoulder.
"Woah there. Calm down Beth." I relaxed slightly in his hold. He gently turned me around so I was facing him. My eyes moved upwards to connect with him and he smirked down at me.
"Somebody's got anger issues."
"I do not! She insulted me! Didn't you hear her? She said I wasn't pretty enough to get a guy like you. Looks aren't everything you know! And even if they were she thinks I'm ugly? I mean I'm no super model but ugly?! Uh no! I'll have you know my grandma-" Percy cut off my rambling with a kiss. No one was in the hall to see.
His lips moved softly against mine at first but then something clicked. His arms moved to quickly snake around my waist as the kiss became a little rougher. I bit back a moan as my right hand moved to the back of his head. My left hand was tightly gripping his shoulder. My fingers played with his soft, black hair as he spun us so my back was against the locker. I felt him nip at my lips as we slowly started to part. Our lips were only separated for a second before he dove in again. This kiss was softer and I smiled. When he pulled away my hand slid from his hair.
He and I were both panting slightly. He smiled at me sheepishly before he placed his head in between my neck and shoulder. I sighed as I felt him kiss my neck softly with butterfly kisses. He lifted his head and I smiled.
"We're really late to first." Percy chuckled and offered me his hand. I shyly took it and he led me to class.
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I walked cheerfully to my locker after fourth period. I now had lunch and I was excited. I could secretly hold hands with Percy and talk with my friends. I haven't really spent quality time with Piper, Rachel and Thalia lately. We should plan a girl's night for Saturday. We start break after today so maybe we could all go see a movie or something.
I sung quietly to myself as I walked. My headphones blocking out my own voice.
"The truth is all I can hear
Everytime you lieeee
At night awake! I will be sleeping
Till morning breaks.
That's the price you pay
For your mistakes!
Goodbye to dreams.
Ooh ooh."
I smiled through the chorus as I opened my locker. I sighed as I exchanged books. The halls were pretty much empty. Man kids really clear out of here. As I placed my math book in I thought about Percy. I haven't seen him in a hour and I already miss him. He and I were texting until maybe midnight last night. It's almost unreal. I didn't want to admit I liked this guy and now he's my boyfriend. I smiled softly at the yellow flower. I gently touched its petals. I took out my headphones and placed my IPod in my bag then shut my locker.
I screamed as a make-up covered face appeared instantly behind the green, metal door.
"Dude what gives?! You scared me." Brittany smirked at me, her glossed lips almost frozen in that position. I gave her a weird look and tried to move around her but she wouldn't let me. Soon Jessica and Nicole were on the each side of me while Brittany stood in front of me, blocking me in.
Brittany was about an inch taller than me in her heels. I wiggled my toes self-consciously in my white converse. All three girls were in their cheerleading uniforms. I looked up at her a bit confused and irritated but she continued smirking.
"Well well well. Annableh! I didn't expect you to be that type of girl! Though I had my suspicions." She spoke in a sickly sweet voice and I wanted to punch her in the throat. I kept my cool though and settled for rolling my eyes.
"What are you talking about Brittany?" She smiled at me before pulling out her neon pink IPhone. She pressed down on the screen a couple of times before flipping it around to show me a video. It was dark outside and the camera was kind of shaking but I could still see what she was showing me.
It was Percy and I kissing up against my Dad's car at the party. My eyes widened and my jaw hit the floor. I opened and closed my mouth a couple of times, trying to form words but I stayed silent. Brittany waited for the video to end before showing me a couple of pictures she took of the two of us. She must have been the one to send the picture to Percy! There was even one from today before first. I was kind of tempted to ask her for that one….When I looked back at her she was smirking again.
"What the hell? You were videotaping us? Why would you do that?!" She pocketed her phone while her followers laughed. When laughed bitterly before answering.
"Why else? I don't like you Annabeth. You act all high and mighty around here and you are the sole reason Nathan broke up with me! He's dating Ashley Grate now!" I mentally rolled my eyes. She's surprised? Nick and Nathan can score a girlfriend in two minutes, tops. Brittany shook her head angrily before talking again.
"You're a slut Annabeth. Poor Percy was drunk and had no idea what was happening and you take advantage of him?! What's wrong with you?" I was too shocked to say anything. Slut? I'm not a slut! Jessica and Nicole started to whisper slut in my ears as Brittany continued.
"It would be a shame for your brothers to see this wouldn't it? It would just break their hearts to know their baby sister is a huge whore. Since Percy's face is still intact I'm assuming you haven't told them yet…Which makes you also a liar! How about that?" I clenched my fists until you could hear my knuckles cracking. Nicole and Jessica stopped their little slut chant to glance down at them. Brittany smiled sweetly again.
"Awh now Annabeth don't get so upset! I just want a couple things. Then these pictures and video will be gone forever and your brothers will never know." My jaw clenched and I was having an extremely hard time not hurting her. She counted off her demands on her fingers.
"First off I want the whole Bitchney thing to stop. Some of the other girls have started thinking it is okay to call me that. Secondly, you need you break up with Percy. He's new! You could have at least let some other girl have a crack at him! But no you have to have every boy falling at your feet to be happy. You're making things worse you know. He just got popular! Don't ruin that for him with your own status. Just because your brothers are popular doesn't mean you are. Third I want you to try and get Nathan to date me again, or at least talk to me, I'm sure I could charm him again. Oh and last but not least. I want you to quit the wrestling team. The coach won't let anyone else manage because you're doing it! Which means you have an entire team of boys to yourself! How is that fair? Just pick one, quit and move on. Just because I know you're a whore doesn't mean you should let others know. I'm giving you a chance to keep your secret. I suggest you take it."
I waited a couple of seconds before taking a deep breath and closing my eyes. When I opened them I could tell my glare was powerful, Brittany shrunk back a little.
"Are you really that ignorant? Do you really think that I'll just bow down to you and do whatever you want when you try to blackmail me? I knew you were stupid but this just takes the cake! Look I'm not gonna stop dating Percy just because you want me too, I'm not going to tell Nathan to talk to you so you can torture him again and I'm sure as hell not gonna quit the team or stop calling you Bitchney. Both bring me joy. So you can bitch and moan all you want. You think of me what you will but if you even saw what went down that night you would know that I'm not a whore because of what happened. Percy likes me and I like him. That's why he kissed me at that party and out in the hall. Now the three of you need to move before I damage those pretty little faces of yours."
Jessica instantly made a path for me. I walked backwards, never turn your back on your enemy. Brittany and I had a glare down until I was able to turn the corner. When there was a wall blocking them from me I sighed. Their words shouldn't affect me but they do. There is a burning in my chest and my heart hurts a little. Even though they are just a bunch of rude girls their words….stung as if they had hit me.
I slowly walked to the lunchroom, completely distracted. I've never been called a whore or slut before…Sure I've been called a jerk or mean and only once I've been called a bitch. But that time was an accident; apparently I wasn't who they were talking about. But a whore and slut? I'm not either of those things! Am I?
"Annabeth! Geez I've been looking for you!" My eyes snapped up to see Percy's vibrate green. I instantly felt nervous and Brittany's words rang through my head. A couple of kids walked passed us, greeting Percy as they did so and I started to feel worse. He must have noticed because he looked a little worried and he gently placed his hand on my forearm.
"Hey…you okay?" I wanted to tell him 'yeah I'm great!' or even just 'I'm fine' but I couldn't get the words out. I sighed and shook my head. Percy reached down to grab my hand.
"What happened?" I glanced around before wordlessly tugging him up to the Crow's nest. I let him admire it for a minute before having him sit next to me on the bench. I smiled to myself. Thalia and I were sitting here just the other day, talking about my unknown relationship with Percy.
"So…what happened?" I sighed and turned my head to gaze out on the town. I could see cars passing and kids sitting in the yard around the school. Percy turned his head so my focus was back on him.
"Just…stupid girls and insults. You know… so high school." I tried to joke my way out of it but Percy just smirked.
"Well I love to hear who said what to you… You seemed upset." His tone softened towards the end and I felt my heart melting at his tone. I smiled at him and grabbed his other hand.
I took a breath then explained what happened. I told him everything. Even about the video. He tried interrupting but I begged him to stay quiet until the end, which he did. When I was finished he simply stared at me for a minute before shaking his head angrily and abruptly standing up.
"How dare she do that to you!? And for her to insult you like that? She's just adding fire to the flames!" He sat back down next to me and took my hands in his.
"Annabeth please believe me when I tell you that Brittany really is a bitch. Never listen to anything she or her followers say to you. They're just jealous. Nothing they said is true!" I squeezed his hands gently and he stopped talking. I laughed a little breathlessly.
"I know Percy. Their words shouldn't affect me. But they did! I can't help that I'm human. I've….never been called a slut or whore before-"
"Because you're not one!"
"-So I wasn't sure how to handle it. But you've help. Letting me vent to you…really thank you." I leaned forward to gently kiss him. His hand moved up to cup my cheek and I sighed into the kiss. I bit my lip as we pulled away. I grabbed Percy's arm and placed it around my shoulder. I leaned back against him, my head falling into the crook of his neck. I could feel his smile as his arm tightened around me. I sighed and grabbed his free hand to play with his fingers.
"What if she tells my brothers Percy? I want them to hear it from me." Percy paused before shrugging.
"Then tell them. Tomorrow is thanksgiving and Thalia said you guys always have your family come over. They can't possibly kill us with that many witnesses." I laughed a little and snuggled closer to Percy. I wrapped my arm around his waist and squeezed.
"But they're going to hurt you! I like my Seaweed Brain unharmed…" Percy chuckled and kissed my forehead. I smiled but poked his chest.
"Hey are you coming with Thalia, Jason and Mr. Grace to my house tomorrow? We always have them over for Thanksgiving." Percy nodded.
"Yeah I am. Uncle Zeus can't though. He has a meeting or something." I groaned. He's always gone. I know they say they don't care but I know it affects Thalia and Jason.
"I love him like a second father but he seriously needs to be around more." Percy nodded again.
"Yeah I know what you mean. I've seen him maybe once since moving here." I was quiet for a minute. I slowly sat up and Percy looked at me confused.
"Percy? I know your Mom is coming down near the end of the school year but what about your Dad?" I frowned as Percy's eyes darkened and his arm tightened uncomfortably around me. I wiggled a little and he looked over at me. His grip loosened.
"Sorry Baby…My Dad is an ass. He was almost never around when I was growing up then around last year my Mom found out he had been cheating on her. He's the reason we're moving. My Mom is too heartbroken to stay in the home she started with him." I was quiet for a minute as I processed the information. Percy's eyes were way to dark and he was stiff. My hand gently moved to cup his face. His eyes moved to meet mine as I gently moved my thumb across his cheek.
"I'm sorry Percy…" He smiled slightly and leaned over to kiss me quickly. He rubbed his nose against mine and I smiled. I can't help it, I love it when he does that.
"It's okay. My Mom and I are moving on from it." I nodded and moved back down to cuddle with him. We sat in comfortable silence. Percy's arm was still around me and his thumb was rubbing circles in my thigh. I don't know how long we sat like that but we didn't notice the irritated black haired girl until she kicked my shin.
"Ow! What the hell Thalia? That fucking hurt!" She rolled her eyes and tugged on my hand until I was standing.
"Don't care. Your brothers were asking where you were. I would rather not tell them you've been sucking face with Percy here for fifteen minutes." I blushed as Percy grabbed his bag. I shook my head.
"Shut up Thals we haven't been making out up here, just talking." She nodded unconvinced and I sighed.
"C'mon let's just go." Percy kissed my hand before we followed Thalia down the steps. Before entering the lunch room I gave Percy one last kiss, knowing I couldn't do it in there.
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I clicked the side buttons of my IPod until the volume was where I wanted it to be. I was on Pandora as I organized the uniforms. Thalia agreed to help me; she's folding the singlets in the corner.
"I really don't think these bottom straps are enough to cover everything. I mean what if something slips?" I snorted and shook my head. I threw a couple more singlets at her.
"You're an idiot." She smirked at me and folding another singlet.
"Whatever you love me. Oh so what are you gonna do about Brittany? Unless you tell your brothers… she will." I sighed as I marked off number 23.
"I know. Percy and I kind of talked about it. I was going to tell them tomorrow during Thanksgiving dinner. Too many witnesses for them to kill us." Thalia nodded slowly.
"That might work. I think you need to tell your Dad or something first. Somebody has to back you up." I nodded slowly. Telling my Dad first might not go down well… I smiled.
"I'll tell my Papa! He'd be happy for us! And would totally protect us. Grandma Avery would have to suck it too! This just proves I don't want to be a boy." Thalia rolled her eyes but agreed. My Grandpa, my Mom's Dad likes to be called Papa. Grandma Avery is my Dad's Mom. She's crazy. She also seems to hate me. She once gave me fifty dollars for a penis transplant! She thinks I'm too much of a tomboy…I spent the fifty bucks at Game Stop so she may be onto something. She's flying in with my Papa tonight. Luckily they're staying with my Uncle Mark so I only have to deal with her tomorrow.
"And you and Jason will be there to help too." Percy told Jason a couple of hours after it happened. Jason threatened him but seemed to be okay with the relationship. Apparently he lost a bet with Thalia though…
"Yeah but I don't think Jason and I can hold off your family. It just wouldn't work." I sighed and ran a hand through my curls. They were starting to get frizzy. I got annoyed and quickly tied it all back in a ponytail.
"Well I guess we'll see what happens. Hey can you pass me those boxes over there?"
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Thalia and I walked into my house around seven. After practice she and I decided to go out and eat. Piper was busy with Jason and Rachel was busy with her parents. I took a sip of my soda as I looked around. The living room was spotless and I could hear the vacuum somewhere upstairs. As Thalia followed me into the kitchen I greeted my frantic Mother.
"Hey Mom. What's up with the cleaning?" The bomb blew.
"Annabeth Chase! Where have you been? Your brothers and I have been cleaning for hours! And you just bailed! I didn't even get a phone call." Thalia and I both gave her a look and I put my leftovers in the fridge.
"I did call you Mom. I even texted you. Check your phone before yelling at me next time." As I turned to walk away my Mom started yelling again.
"Don't use that attitude with me young lady! You are not an adult and will not talk to me that way! Go clean the bathrooms. They need to be spotless for tomorrow." I sighed and nodded slowly. Thalia followed me as I grabbed the spray cleaners. She reached up in the top cabinet and handed me the paper towels.
"Hey Annabeth your Mom's in one of her moods again I'm gonna head home. But come over tomorrow morning before everyone shows up." I nodded and waved goodbye as she walked through the front door. I walked past Nathan as I headed to the bathroom. He brushed by me to stomp down the stairs.
I clicked on my favorites playlist on my IPod and stuck the device in my back pocket. I put my headphones in and walked into my room. After placing my phone on its charger I started to clean the bathrooms.
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About an hour and a half later the three bathrooms were sparkling. My Dad thankfully put a stop to cleaning around nine. Jay was over at Sophie's for the night, the twins were already in bed and Alex was playing a video game in his room. My Mom retreated to her room only moments before. I could hear my Dad downstairs watching a movie. I changed into my PJ's, grabbing my blinking phone in the process and walked down the stairs.
Dad was eating watermelon and engrossed in the murder mystery. When he saw me he pointed to the kitchen.
"I left the other bowl in there for you Annie. You wanna watch this with me?" I nodded and kissed his head before walking into the kitchen to get my delicious watermelon bowl. I grabbed a spoon and headed back into the living room to sit on the couch.
It was dark outside making the living room unlit. The TV was the only light. I shivered as I got another weird feeling. My back was facing the front door and I quickly glanced over my shoulder. I felt as if someone was behind me. I quietly moved to the other end of the couch, the end that's backed up against a wall. Now I felt better, I could see anything that would come at me. It's weird I've never felt that way before.
I took a spoonful of watermelon and checked my phone. I had three messages. One from Thalia, one from Jason and one from Percy. I checked Jason's first.
From: The Blonde Superman!
Hey, expect Thalia, Percy and I around two. I'm sure you'll be coming over in the morning though.
That's fine we're eating around four. And of course! I wanted to play rock band with you. You up for it?
While I waited for a response I looked at Thalia's text.
Come over tomorrow morning.
I texted back a simple K and moved onto Percy's message.
From: My Cute Neighbor Boy
Hey babe. I just needed to know what I'm supposed to wear tomorrow.
I would suggest a dress shirt and tie? Pants would probably be good too.
Thalia never responded but Jason and Percy did.
Sure I call guitar! You can be vocals. Maybe if you kiss up to Percy he'll play the drums.
Sweet deal!
I smiled when I noticed my Dad was completely engrossed in the movie.
From: My Cute Neighbor Boy
Darn! I was looking forward to showing you my Aqua man boxers ;)
You're not a true cool kid unless you've got Batman boxers.
And that's how my night went. Watching an insanely gross movie with my Dad and texting my boyfriend about superhero boxers.
Sorry the ending was kind of rushed. Anyway the next chapter is going to be Thanksgiving and the day Annabeth and Percy tell everyone! I'm really excited for it!
Question answers!
I'm pretty sure everyone who answered got them right so congrats! :)
1) Friendship or thanks
2) The Crow's Nest!
3) Annabeth confessed first. In the classroom. She said 'I do...I'm not supposed (to like you) but I do."
Thanks to alugo09, yoitsyourstruly, and the dancing light for answering the questions. Also thanks to whoever reviewed for the last chapter!
This chapter's questions!
1) What's the name of Nathan's girlfriend?
2) What was the name of the song Annabeth was singing? (Don't own it)
3) Who is Annabeth going to tell first about her relationship with Percy?
Until next time my darlings!