AN: I"M SO SORRY! I HAVE NO EXCUSES SINCE IT'S SUMMER IN WHERE I LIVE IN. I'M JUST A LAZY ASS SO I DON'T UPDATE.

I'M SO SORRY! LIKE REALLY REALLY REALLY SORRY! I JUST WANT TO HAVE MORE FANDOMS AND I WANT TO EXPAND IT INTO TV SHOWS, NOT JUST BOOKS, SO THAT'S ONE OF MY REASONS I GUESS.

BUT I'M STILL SORRY FOR UPDATING SOOOOOO LONG.

THIS IS LIKE PREQUEL TO AMANDA MCKENZIE: REJECTION.

ONE MORE THING...

I LOVE CAPS LOCK SO MUCH! :DDDD


Carla

I staggered to keep my balance as I was push out of the way by Amanda.

"Watch it!" Amanda snaps. Her blue eyes narrowed to mine. "Oh, it's you." Yeah, me. Your best friend who you stab in the back and left for popularity.

I didn't say anything. I just stood there watching her, hoping that maybe my ex best friend is still in there. Maybe she might have a change of heart. She'll leave the popularity and be friends with me again. Then we'd talk about the craziest and stupidest of things not giving a care in the world we live in.

She wasn't always like that. I still remember when she was the one cursing the populars. Sometimes I have the urge to laugh at her and call her a hypocrite. But I can't. No matter what happens, she used to be my best friend. Deep inside, I still believe she can change.

"Hey." I was snapped out of my though by my friend, Percy.

I stared into those blue-green eyes of his and I could just melt. They were just really beautiful. And he was hot and incredibly nice. You don't find those type of guys these days. All you get are jerks and cheaters.

I'm trying to keep my crush hidden, which is easy since Percy was oblivious when it comes to that. I also don't want to ruin a great friendship because of my feelings so I keep pushing them away. But there are times where I can't just help letting them in and be a teenage girl.

"Hi Perce." I smiled.

"Was Amanda giving you a hard time?" He asks worriedly as he glance at her.

This is one of the things why I can't help my feelings. He's just so damn nice and really sweet. How can you not like him?

"I'm fine." I forced a smile which probably looks like a grimace.

Percy frowns. "You don't look like it."

I sigh. "Perce she was my best friend. It still hurts that she chose being popular instead of being weird like me so of course I'm not fine. But I can't say that because it'll look weak."

"You know, showing what you feel doesn't make you look weak."

I gave him an incredulous. "Where the hell did you come up with that? You're not smart enough."

"Hey!" Percy protest.

I laugh. "I'm just kidding Perce."

He pouted, making him adorable and my heart to beat fast. "That wasn't funny."

"It was."

"No it wasn't."

We continued to playfully quarrel as we went to our next class.


"Ha! I won!" I shouted in victory. I jump up the couch and fist pump in the air.

"I hate this game." Percy grumbles like a child.

I ruffled his hair. "You only hate it because you always lose." Wow, his hair is soft. Percy stuck his tongue out. "Very mature." I rolled my eyes.

I heard the door being opened. "Percy, I'm home." I heard the voice of Sally Jackson, Percy's mom. She was so sweet. She's the kindest person I have ever met. Sometimes it's impossible to believe that she exists. She's just that lovable. I want her as my mom but that would mean I'd be brothers with Percy and I don't want that.

"Hey, Sally." I greeted her as she walks in the living room.

"Hello, Carla." She smiled. "It's nice to see you." Then she turned to her son. "Percy, shouldn't you be at the airport by now? Aren't you picking up Annabeth?" I frowned in confusion. Who's that?

"Styx!" Percy suddenly jumps up. He runs toward his room. I could hear the ruckus even though it was a little far away.

"Carla, would you be a dear and come with Percy? I think he might lose his way to the airport. He's already late as he is." Sally ask, smiling.

"Sure Mrs. Blowfis." I smiled.

"How many times do I have to say to call me Sally?" She chuckles.

"Sorry Mrs- Sally," I corrected myself. "I keep on forgetting."

"It's alright dear." She smiles kindly then went for the kitchen.

"Carla, you can stay-"

"I'm coming with you." I cut Percy off.

"What? Why?" He asks.

"Because your mom asks me to."

"I'm not a kid. I can do it by myself." Percy defends.

"Says the guy who was lost in a candy store." I snorted.

"That was one time!" I laugh at him as he got his keys to the car, fully knowing that I am about to meet this Annabeth person.


"What does she look like?" I ask as I try to search for Annabeth.

"She has blond hair and beautiful gray eyes." Percy sighs dreamily.

I just stared at him weirdly.

From what he said, it's either he likes her or that they're already together.

I was kind of hoping it was the first one but looking at him like he's a lovesick guy, I guess it's the second one.

As long as she isn't a stuck up bitch like Amanda then I'm good.

Besides, this will help me get over my crush on Percy knowing he's taken. It's actually easier for me to move on when my crush is taken so I know that I will never get a chance. It's kind of sad but it actually helps.

"There she is!" Percy pointed.

I let my gaze fall on the girl walking towards us who was waving at Percy and smiling. She's blond just as Percy described her. She was wearing a gray shirt that has an owl on it and some blue jeans.

"Seaweed Brain." She grins before giving Percy a kiss on the lips.

I guess that answers my question if they were together. It hurts a lot but on the bright side, I can move on.

Annabeth notice me standing there awkwardly. "Who's she?" It wasn't in a jealousy way, more of a curious way.

"This is Carla, my friend." Ouch, that still hurts.

I smiled and shook her hand. "Hi, nice to meet you." Please be nice.

Annabeth smiled back. "Annabeth, Percy's girlfriend." She didn't say it as if claiming him or anything. It's like second nature to her to just say Percy's girlfriend.

"So can we go home already? I still want to defeat Carla at a game." Percy asks.

I rolled my eyes at him. He's so stubborn. One of the reasons why I liked him.

I need to get over this stupid crush.


"Do you like Percy?" Annabeth suddenly ask.

I choked on air. Like literally on the oxygen that was supposed to make me live while being on this Earth. How can something that keeps me alive is also the reason why I'm going to die?

Okay, maybe I was exaggerating but Annabeth's question surprised me.

Percy wasn't here. He was doing an errand for Sally so he can't hear what we're talking about. I was left alone with Annabeth and I for one am afraid.

Her eyes were kind of intimidating. It's as if she was reading me or something.

I realize she was waiting for an answer. "No, of course not. Why would you ask that?" LIAR!

"Really?" She asks, not believing my previous answer.

"I- maybe a bit." I clamped my hand over my mouth.

Crap. I admitted it. Shit. My life is over. My friendship will be gone. I'll be the loser again and be tormented by Amanda.

To my shock, Annabeth just smiled. "It's fine. I mean, you can't help who you like anyways. Besides, Seaweed Brain is handsome and he has a great personality so I understand why you like him."

"I'm trying to get over it." I admitted.

"Thank you." She said. "I don't want to be mean or anything but I love Percy and he loves me. I know he won't leave me but I don't want him to loose friends like you. A lot of people tried getting us apart but we always manage to be together. I just, I don't want to lose him."

That's when I realize that my crush could not compare to Annabeth's love for Percy. She said it with sincerity and I know it's from her heart. I also know that she will fight for him.

I really need to get over this crush.

"Don't you dare tell him I said that." Annabeth warned me. "He'll never let me hear the end of it."

I laugh. "Don't worry, I won't."

It was silent for a few minutes before Annabeth ask, "Are there others who like Percy?" I almost laugh again since her tone was laced with a bit of jealousy that I didn't hear when it was directed at me.

"I think so but there's this popular girl, Amanda, who keeps flirting with Percy. She thinks they'll be the "it" couple since their so, and I quote, so perfect for each other since we're both the most gorgeous people to graced the school and no one can tell me otherwise." I said, imitating Amanda's voice.

"I hate people who are like that. Even Drew isn't that bad." I wonder whose this Drew person? i shrugged it off since it's probably one of her friends.

"She wasn't always like that." I defended her. "She used to be nice and well not a bitch."

Annabeth observes me by her gray eyes. "You were friends with her weren't you?" I nodded. "Well, if she left you for being popular then she's not a very good friend."

I opened my mouth to defend her but Annabeth beat me to it. "Don't even try to defend her for her actions. Just because she was your friend before, doesn't mean it's an excuse for you to not fight back and let her walk over you."

"I'm not letting her walk over me." I try defending myself but it was useless.

"Judging from the tone of your voice, I'm guessing you're lying."

I sighed, defeated. "Well, what do you want me to do? I'm not really into the fight back thing. I just want to blend in."

"Leave that to me." She smirks.


Her face was priceless. That'll teach her to think she can get everything.

Annabeth may have embarrassed her for my revenge and it may not be something big but I just feel very triumphant.

It took me a while to see that the Amanda I used to know was gone. She changed as hard it is for me to say it. I'm trying to move on from our friendship. I got new friends and Annabeth is one of them.

I try not to be sad about it. I just hate change that's all. I never really like how it happens. I'm afraid of something new.

I heard an anguish scream, breaking me away from my thoughts.

I saw Amanda walking towards me. "You! This is your fault!"

"What are you talking about?" Seriously, she just blames everything on someone.

"You're a loser! Percy is just friends with you so he can get under my nerves and that blond bitch is just another girl Percy is using to make me jealous. He loves me!"

I stared a few more minutes before laughing.

She's gone insane. I laughed at how stupid she is and how thick her mind is. Also, she change topics too much and doesn't really answer my question.

I can't believe I was friends with her.

"You are stupid and an idiot." She gasped and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. "First, Percy doesn't love you. He loves Annabeth and Annabeth loves him." I say the words slowly and carefully since she might not understand anything because of her tiny little brain.

"Second, stop being a brat and stop blaming people for something they didn't do." I stepped forward a bit. A new found confidence I didn't know I actually have.

"Third, you're causing a scene like always." I glance at the people staring but I ignored their curious eyes. "Also, green doesn't look good on you. I would say that you look like the Wicked Witch of the West but I think it's more of an insult to her than you."

Her mouth was open, gaping in shock. I was about to leave with my friends when I said, "Close your mouth sweetie. I don't think guys would want to put their thing into something so dirty."

This time I left for real without any confrontation from Miss No Brains.

I was proud for finally standing up to that bitch and it wasn't even planned! Wait until I tell Annabeth.


Not my best but I just wanted to update so bad. I feel guilty for doing it so long.