Annabeth's POV
After Percy invited her to study with him, she was left a little stunned. She told her mom about what happened, and she told her how guys (cough *Annabeth's dad* cough) tend to be a little out of place when talking to girls. Sure, Percy kissed her for New Year's and said he liked her, but would the great Percy Jackson be left out of place for Annabeth? Well, she'll find out soon enough.
The next few weeks were quiet. She noticed Percy avoiding her. It hurt her a little, but the days went quick. The school was tough and studying took a lot of her time. The little she had free she spent with Piper and Hazel mostly or reading. She wanted to go to that club again, to hear Percy play once more. But, she contained herself. If he didn't necessarily want to talk to her, she decided not to push him. She kept the thoughts to herself because she kept catching him staring at her. When they locked eyes, it seemed like nothing mattered but that beautiful shade of green. His eyes reminded her of the ocean. She knew that he'd talk to her eventually.
Sports finals were coming up and she decided to go and watch his final competition in a month. Now, she was on her way to the library, about to get a book for a Latin assignment. She said hi to the librarian, Mrs. Peggy and headed towards the shelves. She had her nose in some book and hit a figure on her way to the desk. He had a leather jacket, ripped jeans, combat boots, and a white v-neck. His hair was messy and raven black. His eyes were sea green, and his smile brightened her day. Percy was at a bookshelf reading a loopy, gold cover of a book. She blushed and took a step back.
"Hey", she greeted, her voice rather high.
" Oh, hey", he smiled his mischevious grin, "Wise Girl."
"Shut up, Seaweed Brain", she laughed, " So, you avoid me for weeks and now we're back at the usual?"
"Oof, cold", he put his hand over his heart in an offended motion, sarcastic as always, " Straight to the point?"
"Stop staling", she cut him off, " What's your game?"
"What?" he questioned.
"You play nice for a few days, then ignore me for months, then kiss me, then give me a ride home, ask me to study together, then ignore me again and now this? Why?"
He looked back at the book he was holding. His expression was sorta pained like it hurt him what he saw. She didn't mean to be rude or hurt his feelings. She wanted to take back what she said but she never had a chance to.
"Okay", he sighed, " I wanted to ask you out that night, but I panicked and asked you to study with me. Then I panicked even more because I'd make a complete fool of myself there."
"Why?"
"Well, I am not that smart, you know. And studying hurts my brain because of my dyslexia. I panicked because I thought you're gonna make fun of me and-"
"Percy I would never make fun of anyone with dyslexia", she stopped him, " I'm dyslexic too."
"Wait, you are?"
"Yeah."
"Oh", he said knocking his head back a little.
" And if you wanted to ask me out, you shouldn't have panicked. I'd love to go out with you", where is this coming from? she questioned.
"Well, I'm sorry. Would you want to go out with me?"
"Yes, Seaweed Brain", she smiled. His face lit up.
" Great! Um, how about Thursday after school? I know this great coffee place where my mom used to work at."
"You had this planned, didn't you?" she squinted at him.
"Busted", he laughed, " So, what do you say?"
"I say Thursday it is."
"Cool", he put the book back. They headed out together. He walked her off to the parking lot to her car. It seemed odd. The car.
" Oh for the love of God!"
"What?"
"Someone pierced my tire", she said leaning down, examining the damage. She found a note next to it. You can't run. Now we're even. Luke. She told Percy what had happened and he went off for what he said was going to be a second. He came back just as she was about to leave, a troublemaking smile on his face.
" Oh God, what did you do?"
"Nothing, don't worry", he said defensively, " Come on, I'll give you a ride home."
She followed him to his bike and he gave her his helmet. She wanted to protest about how it was unsafe, but he assured her he was going to be careful. In no time, she was home. He walked her to the porch, and they stood there, looking away from each other's eyes. She heard footsteps coming. No, no, no, no, no.
"Okay, get out of here, the devils are on their way", she said pushing Percy away. He smiled.
" Still up for Thursday?"
"Only if you get away before Bobby and Matthew get here. Go!" she said smiling and watched him drive off home. Too late. The twins were right in front of here, grinning like crazy people.
"Annie has a boyfriend, Annie has a boyfriend", they started chanting as she chased them around the house. She had a date with Percy Jackson. She never thought she'd be so excited for a date, but she didn't say anything to her family. Only to Piper who squealed like crazy almost paralyzed with a permanent smile on her face. Annabeth wasn't any better. Why didn't Thursday come sooner?!
