Shock. That was what I was feeling right now. Apparently, Connor had thrown a surprise family with all my friends from school, about 10, some of my really close friends from camp, about 10, and my family. I was really happy right now. I looked at every person until my eyes landed on someone.

"PERCY!" I yelled and ran at him. I threw my arms around him and started crying.

"Hey, hey, hey. Why are you crying?" Percy asked.

"I just really missed you. I haven't seen you in months." I said. After the war I had lost a lot of siblings. Out of 25 of us only 6 survived. I took it really hard because I loved each and every single one of them. Percy lost a lot of friends as well so he knew where I was coming from. Him being the nice guy he is tried to help me out of my depression. He was what kept me from going crazy because losing that many people you love and had to watch die was just too hard. Percy was like a big brother to me.

"Well stop crying. It your birthday." He said wiping my tears away. I nodded and laugh.

"Let's party!" Connor exclaimed turning up the music. I danced so much my feet felt like they were going to fall off. Halfway through the party, one of my friends, Brian, comes up to me.

"So Katie, do I get to give you a birthday kiss?" He asked. He has been asking this for years and even tried spin the bottle once.

"Sure." I said. I was happy so I might as well finally give him his wish. His lips instantly crashed to mine. He was kissing me roughly and his lips weren't as soft as Trav- forget that thought. It all felt wrong. It felt so right when Travis kissed me. Said a voice in the back of my head. I was shocked that I thought this so I pulled away, smiled and walked off.

Third person

While Katie was kissing Brian, little did she know that Travis was there the whole time. His heart broke and he was beyond mad. He was mad at Katie for letting the guy shove his tongue down her throat and mad at the guy for kissing his Katie. He wanted to rip the guy's throat out.

"Hey Travis." Katie said happily. Obviously not seeing how upset Travis was.

"Katie." He said not looking at her. Katie frowned and wondered what was wrong with him.

"Wanna dance?" She asked, pointing her thumb toward the living room, where the furniture had been cleared out.

"No." Travis said icily. He knew he being cold, but he didn't care, he was too mad.

"What's wrong?" Katie said touching his arm. Travis stared at it before he yanked his arm away from here.

"Nothing." He said walking off.

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Everything seemed to pass too quickly for Katie and it was time for everyone to go home. Percy and Annabeth were going to spend the night which would be fun. Soon it was just Annabeth, Percy, Connor and Travis and their family, and Katie and her family. The parents were in the kitchen talking about who knows what and the teenagers were all in the living room.

"So, Annabeth, is Percy good in bed?" Angi asked. Percy and annabeth blushed while everyone laughed.

"No comment." Annabeth mumbled.
|"So that means you two are being intimate." Katie teased.

"Shut. Up." Percy said nodding his head towards the kitchen. Katie rolled her eyes. Percy was so paranoid sometimes. They were all sitting on the floor except for Travis who was sitting on the couch, not paying attention at all.

"Travis, can I talk to you outside?" Katie asked. She knew something was seriously bothering him. She just couldn't figure it out. Travis glared at her before answering.

"Whatever." He said before getting up and walking out. Katie was just in shock. Sure Travis could be a jerk sometimes or an ass, but he never, not once, treated her the way he was right now. Katie sighed and stood up and went outside. All the other teenagers sat in silence for a moment before rushing to a window or door to hear or see what was happening.

"Travis."

"Katie."

"What's wrong? You've been acting like a jerk ever since we got home."

"Why do you care about me? Don't you have a boyfriend?
"What are you talking about? I don't have a boyfriend!"

"That stupid guy you were kissing!" Travis yelled.

"Him, that meant nothing! He's been bugging me since 7th grade to give him a kiss, so I did just so he stop bugging me. And why does it matter to you! We're not even together!" Katie said furiously. He was freaking out over nothing!

"Do you really not feel anything for me? Katie, I'm in love with you! That's why I prank you all the time, to get your attention. I date all these girls just so you'd get jealous and realize you feelings for me. But obviously the feeling isn't mutual. Whatever, just don't talk to me. I don't want to see." Travis said heartbroken and walked off. Katie's eyes were wide and she just watched as he walked off. She turned to walk back into the house, while the rest of the teenagers moved back to their circle quickly, acting as if they hadn't heard what happened.

"Where's Travis?'' Annabeth asked.

"He left.'' Katie whispered. "Imma go to bed, goodnight." Katie walked into the kitchen to tell her parents goodnight as well, however her sad mood didn't go unnoticed by her parents.

Katie's pov

I turned off the lights and got under the covers. I laid there for a second pondering my feelings. I did love Travis, I just wasn't sure if I was in love with him. I admit that he was really hot and has an amazing personality, but do I want to be in a relationship. Then it hit me. He didn't want to see me. Travis had become like a best friend to me. I talked to him everyday, now I can't talk to him. He hates me. The thought made my chest ache and that's when the tears started pouring. I cried myself to sleep.

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Monday came by to fast for my liking. I just got out of 4th period and according to my friends I look like crap. Some friends they are. Travis made it clear he wasn't going to talk to me. He avoided my many attempts and acted as if I wasn't there. I sat down at my table for lunch and laid my head down on to my arms.

"God Katie, what's wrong with you?" Nicole said.

"Nothing, just leave me alone." I snapped.

"Someone's PMSing." Jack sang. I glared at him and punched him the arm hard.

"Ow! What the hell!" jack exclaimed. I got up and walked out of the cafeteria. As I was walking around the corner something caught my eye. I saw Tina, the school slut, pressed up against the locked in a heated make out with Travis. My heart shattered into a million pieces. I couldn't believe it. I ran out of the building and straight for home. By the time I got there my face was soaked with tears.
"Katie, what are you doing home and more importantly why are you crying?" dad said. Crap. I forgot today was his day off. I didn't answer and rushed up the stairs. I slammed my door and threw myself on the bed.

"In love with me, my ass." I muttered to myself. I didn't know why it hurt some much. I felt as if I was dying a painful death. I know I sound like a drama queen but it is true. When I saw Tina and Travis I felt rage, jealously, hurt, and betrayal. And then it me like a ton of bricks. I am in love with Travis Stoll.