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CHAPTER 6
Percy's POV
"Of course, Percy," Annabeth said and smiled. Forgive me, Lady Aphrodite, but she's the most beautiful girl in the world. And I'm the cheesiest person in the world.
I was ready to drive to my school when I saw some guy talking to Annabeth. He's tall, perfect white teeth, good looking, jock, looked quite nice and definitely a girl's dream come true. I absolutely hate him. I was about to go out of my car and approached the dude if not for Rachel. I almost forgot she was with me.
"Percy! Let's go, we're gonna be late," Rachel said and tapped her watch, to emphasize her point.
"Right," I said, still glaring at the guy as he took Annabeth's books from her. I drove away just as they were entering the hallway.
We didn't come in late, much to my luck. Though as we walked (Rachel still holding on to my arm) through the hallway the crowd parted like the red sea. I wondered what's going on. I was still thinking about Annabeth and that guy. He looked quite nice though, but I have no idea why I'm feeling prejudiced. Annabeth and I never talked about each other's date life; I mean it's just weird. I didn't even know if he's her boyfriend. If he is, he better not make Annabeth cry or I'll break his jaw, let a monster feed off him and-
Whoa. Okay, I should stop that day dreaming. At least, it made me cheerful.
P.E is the only subject I don't have with Rachel. Our school allows students to choose the sport they like: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Football and Swimming. As a son of the sea god, it's pretty rational for me to choose swimming. Of course, Rachel wanted to take swimming too but it's already full. So she's stuck with volleyball. What a relief.
"So, Percy, what's up with you and Rachel?" Martin asked as we were doing warm ups.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"You know, how long are you two been dating?"
"We're not dating," I said.
"Really? I thought you were seeing her! Word is: you two are the king and queen. The perfect couple, some said," Martin explained.
"What? That's not true. I mean, Rachel's just a friend. She's not my girlfriend,"
"Why? She's hot, sweet and very rich, from what I heard,"
"You gossip like an old lady,"
"Just answer the question, Percy,"
"She's not my girlfriend because…because…"
'Because she's not Annabeth,' a voice said.
"Yeah!" I said.
"I'm sorry, what? Did you say something?" Martin turned to me, confused.
Whoa. Now where did the voice come from?
"Uh, no," I said.
After a few laps of freestyle swimming, I made my way to the showers and locked the doors. I need to talk to Grover. He's my best friend and can read my emotions. He'll probably know what I truly feel. I found a good spot and produced a golden drachma.
"O goddess, Accept my offering. Show me Grover Underwood of Camp Half blood!" I said. As I tossed the drachma, it melted in the rainbow, and showed a satyr playing on reed pipes. It sounded suspiciously of Single Ladies by Beyonce. Grover later noticed the IM and faced me.
"Was that Single ladies?" I raised my eyebrow.
"I'm trying out a new song here. The vines were very obedient," Grover blushed.
Judging from the background the vines were really dancing.
"So, what made you IM-ed?" Grover asked.
"Oh right. Can I get an opinion, man? You see…" I told him everything, even the nightmare about Annabeth, Rachel, the guy talking to Annabeth. I finished, took a deep breath and looked at Grover.
"It's obvious, Perce," Grover smiled.
"What?"
"Well, the dream says it all,"
"Thanks for the straight answer," I said.
"Think, Perce. Demigod dreams are not your usual mortal dreams. It's supposed to guide you. Don't worry, it's not that bad," Grover said.
I stared at him.
"Look, what did you feel when Annabeth was…gone, in your dream?"
Empty. Definitely helpless; Pathetic; Hurt like hell; Incomplete. Heck, I can't even describe the feeling. Even though it was just a dream, it pained me to think that Annabeth was gone forever. I don't know why but it just doesn't seem right. It's like there'll be a piece of me missing forever.
'It hurts, isn't it? I can only say one word to describe it: Love,' a musical voice said inside my head said.
Of course I love Annabeth. She's my best friend. We've been through so much. She'll even risk her life for mine without hesitations. And I'll do the same for her. She's my friend, my wise girl and my world. Maybe deep in my heart, I've always known my feelings to Annabeth. But I'm scared to admit it myself, because I know she'll never like me. I don't think I can take that kind of rejection.
'Yes. You're right. She probably likes someone else. Everything you're not and never will be. But don't worry, she'll never know your true feelings right? You're too much of a coward to confess it,' the voice said.
I'm not a coward. I need time.
'I suppose your dream about Annabeth's death won't come true. Hide in the shadows forever and die in jealousy,'
I clenched my fists when I remembered the guy who spoke to Annabeth earlier. I maybe a seaweed brain, but I can tell he's really in to Annabeth. I don't know what Annabeth thinks of him though. I don't care, his face practically screams: 'Punch me!'
'What if Annabeth likes him too? You're just gonna sit back and watch everything?'
No. I want to confess to Annabeth. If she likes him, then I'll back off. I love her so much that I can let her go. I'm not stopping her. But she needs to hear my feelings first. If that dream taught me something, it's not waste time.
'Congratulations, Percy Jackson. You will soon see if your and Annabeth's fates are intertwined or not. Pray that your love story won't be tragic one. Most heroes' stories are,'
And with that happy note, the presence in my head disappeared. I didn't realize that I closed my eyes. I blinked twice and startled to see Grover still in front of me, in an IM.
"How long was I passed out?"
"What? You weren't. Why what happened?" Grover asked reading my emotions. He's probably sensing confusion.
"Nothing,"
"Okay. So have you figured it out?" Grover asked, buying my lame excuse.
"I love Annabeth," When I said that out loud I didn't realize my voice held some kind of conviction. I felt warm and happy inside. I once heard something about bottled emotions is never good to you. Whoever said that is right.
"I'm gonna tell her today," I said. I have no idea where that came from.
"Good luck, Perce!" Grover said. He looks more excited than me.
I heard a couple of voices near the door and realized that P.E is almost over.
"Catch you later, G-man,"
"Later, man,"
I disconnected the IM and stood up. My other classmates came, right on cue, and caught me pacing around the locker area. I was so deep in thought that I acted like an automatic robot. If anyone called my attention, well they didn't won me over. I started to make plans on how I could confess to Annabeth without making a fool of myself. I got nothing.
My next class was Physics, which is my last subject. I sat on my chair and Rachel came over. She started blabbing about something. I nodded half heartedly, still no idea what she was saying. I could take her to one of her favorite places that could lighten the mood. What is Annabeth's favorite place? It's definitely architectural sites. The Parthenon? That's miles away. Empire state building? Yeah, right. The gods can watch while I confess, maybe we can be featured in Hephaestus TV. I know she said something about her favorite place in the world besides Greece. If I can just remember…
"Percy! Did you hear what I was saying?" Rachel exclaimed.
"Uh, yeah," I said.
"What do you think?"
"About what?"
"About my lip gloss!" she said exasperated.
"What about the lip gloss?"
"They're pulling it out the market! It's the best lip gloss in the world. You know what? I can get a petition to that company!" Rachel said clearly having an idea.
"Uh, sure. Make the world a better place, one lip gloss at a time," I said. I think this is the most embarrassing conversation I ever had. I have no idea why a lip gloss is a big deal to her. I mean they're other problems in the world more important than make up. Like how the Hades would I tell Annabeth my feelings.
Just then Mr. Mason, my Physics teacher arrived.
"Settle down, class," he said.
I stared at my teacher as he started talking and writing on the black board. What he said didn't make sense to me. I was still thinking about Annabeth's favorite place.
"Okay, Percy, you win," Max said, a son of Apollo, panting as he held his hand in defeat. I smiled and withdraw my sword. I realized how exhausting an afternoon of sword fighting is and decided to relax. I walked to the number three cabin and had a change of clothes. Dinner was to be served later and I took a walk up to the beach. I love being in the beach, it's calming and my home turf. As I come closer to my favorite spot, I saw someone was already there. The person was lost in thought, staring at the sunset. It was Annabeth.
"Hey, wise girl," I said and sat down next to her.
"Hey, seaweed brain," Annabeth smiled.
"What brings you here? I didn't know a child of Athena would like looking at the ocean, since it is the domain of her mother's rival," I said.
Annabeth smirked. I thought she was gonna punch me but instead she gave me a straight answer.
"Besides Greece, I love being in the beach. It calms my train of thought and I also love the smell of the ocean. It's one of my favorite places in the world," Annabeth said still staring ahead.
"…It's one of my favorite places in the world,"
"I got it!" I said and realized later what I blurted out loud in front of the class.
"Is there something you want to share in class, Mr. Jackson?" Mr. Mason said.
"N-no, sir," my teacher looked at me suspiciously while my classmates snickered. I tried to channel my thoughts to other things. I know now where to take Annabeth this afternoon. I smiled at the happy thought.
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