Chapter8

Everytime I close my eyes,

It's like a dark paradise,

No one compares to you,

I'm scared that you won't be waiting on the other side.

Annabeth's POV (AN; I need to do it, although I prefer writing in the third person POV.)

I was entering the school cafeteria, I recognized it as my middle school cafeteria in California. That school was one of the worst schools I have ever been to.

After I got my food, which consisted of; A cheese burger, coke, and some fries. I'm not one of those girls who just eat salad. No.

After I got my food, I started walking with to a table at the end of the cafeteria, in a corner. I didn't have any friends, so I usually sat in corners. I was lonely.

When I got near the table. The school's sluts, came and took it. Obviously noticing that I was about to take it. All they ever do is try to piss me off, bully me.

I knew that I could kick their stupid asses. But, I was wise. Wise enough to ignore them. so I went to a corner and sat on the floor. And ate. It was raining outside, so I couldn't go out to eat under a tree or something.

They all started laughing at me. The biggest basic bitch, came up to me and threw whats left from her spaghetti on my hair, by 'accident'.

I turned red. My eyes were getting watery. But I didn't cry, I didn't want to show them that I was weak.

"Aw, is little Annie going to cry?" She smirked. Then went to a table nearby, and stood on it. "EVERYBODY, LOOK. LITTLE ANNIE RIGHT HERE IS ABOUT TO CRY!"

Everybody burst into laughter. I couldn't hold it anymore.

I ran. And felt the tears falling down.

After that bloody experience, I transferred. Tired of all the drama.

I thought about that incident once I had reached the beach. The beach is beautiful. Not the ocean. No, just the beach.

I love how the sand illuminates with the sun. I love the feeling of the sand between my toes while walking on it. What I love most though, is that, when I set on the shore. Away from the water. I feel free. Like nothing could stop me. Not the bullies, not my school, not even this stupid apocalypse. I feel unstoppable.

But thinking about this memory, made more tears come down.

I sat down on the soft sand, hugged my knees close and hid my face in them. And cried. I cried until I had no more tears.

I rarely cry. Not after what had happened.

And here I am. Acting like a little baby. Crying my eyes out.

I'm so stupid, I just want to-

"Annabeth?" Asked a voice that I would recognize anywhere, I really didn't feel like being around him right now.

I quickly tried to wipe my tears away. "What do you want Jackson." I spat. Trying to look strong.

"What's wrong? Shouldn't you be practicing in the arena?" He asked obliviously. I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah, well I'm not in the mood. Now will you leave me alone?" I said harshly. But hey, to my defense, I wasn't in the mood.

"Beth, what's wrong?" He asked as he sat next to me, with a concerned look on his face.

"None of your business," I said. Obviously not wanting to talk about it. I got my phone out. And Percy raised an eyebrow. "What" I snapped.

"Nothing," He smirked, not-so-innocently.

"Percy Jackson, what are you thinking of doing?" I asked him cautiously. Starting to get up slowly.

"Give me your phone for a second," He said. Obviously planning on doing something, but if he ruins my phone, he is going to tartarus. Not kidding here.

My phone is like my baby. Yes. Call me a freak. I don't care.

"If you do anything to ruin it, Percy. Count yourself dead," I said while handing him the iPhone.

"Oh, don't worry. Nothing is happening to it," He winked. Then put the phone down. I raised any eyebrow at him, as he started to get up.

"Uh, Percy-" I couldn't continue since he picked me up and ran towards the - WATER!

Oh my god, no.

"PERCY! PUT ME DOWN I CAN'T SWIM, PLEASE!" I half yelled, half pleaded.

"Don't worry, I won't let you drown," He said, smirking as we almost reached the water.

"No! Percy, I'm scared of water! LET. ME. DOWN." I demanded.

"That's the reason, I can see you're scared. You have to overcome your fear." He stated matter-of-factly.

"No!" I screamed. Hitting his back, as he walked into the water, "I hate the water!"

Now we were in the water. I was holding onto Percy. Like my life depended on it.

Which it did. To me at least.

"Annabeth, look at me." He said cupping my face as the water was reaching my waist.

I was shivering. I hate the ocean, I hate it! It took my sister away.

It took a part of my heart away.

"Beth, I can see that there is something, something that's making you scared. Am I right?" I looked into his beautiful eyes, and got lost in them. But I nodded. "You have to overcome your fear. I'm trying to help you, What if you had to jump into the water to save your life? You need to overcome your fear." He said while cupping my face. And looking straight into my eyes.

I nodded.

"O-okay." I stuttered, still shivering and holding onto him tightly.

"I'm going to let go of you now, okay?"

I nodded.

And he let go. I was scared at first, but then noticed that I was stronger than the water. If I believed in what I want to do, then I can do it.

I floated.

"I'm floating!" I exclaimed happily.

"Yes. Yes, you are." The handsome professor, chuckled.

After an hour of swimming, the sun was starting to set. We got out.

And I ran for my phone. thank god it was fine, nobody stepped on it.

"Percy?" I asked.

"Yes, Beth?"

"Thank you, for everything." I said honestly. "I'm sorry I was rude earlier, friends?"

He chuckled, "Friends." He confirmed. Then checked his watch, "Dinner's in fifteen, go get cleaned up, and don't be late." He said, then left.

I went back to my room, thinking about today. Well, It was one heck of a day. I thought, smiling.

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Percy's POV

After taking a shower,I remembered that I had to tell everybody the plan, and all of that crap, I groaned. But it was after all my job to protect them, and I wont back down.

As I was walking, Nico appeared to my left, while Thalia to my right.

You see, Thalia is my cousin, and Nico is my Best friend.

And I trusted both of them with my life.

"Yo Perce," Said Nico, Fist bumping me.

"So, Percy," Thalia said, after glaring at Nico. "What is the important thing you wanted to tell us?" She asked.

"You'll find out with the others. It's bad news though." I said looking at her seriously.

"Oh, fuck." She cussed, "Do I have to send the hunters somewhere?"

"Not only the hunters, Thalia..." I trailed off.

"Oh my god." She said, "We have to send more than one team? Great, just freaking great."

I nodded, looking at the floor. "And I need your help to organize the team, it's four teams."

"Percy! Are you out of your mind? We are risking alot of lives in this!" She screamed at me.

"I know, but we have to do it, if it weren't for their sake, I wouldn't have done it, you know that." I said, the continued, "Please help me."

She just nodded. Looking sad. I couldn't blame her, they were like our family.

"Of course," Nico said, "What are friends for?" He tried to smile. although it turned into a grim.

I smiled weakly at him. "Thanks."

And with that we walked into the cafeteria.


HERE YOU GO!

Chapter 8 :D

I hope you liked it, and thank you so much for the amazing reviews! I'm really happy.

I also have a question;

Should I do Thalico (Thalia x Nico) in this story? If so, why?

I honestly like them, I mean they fit together, but I don't know if I should make them a couple in this story.

Oh and, I do not ship Jeyna. (Jason x Reyna) So don't expect me to make them together, in any of my stories SORRY. although I might do Jiper (Jason x Piper) Since I do ship them!

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~CluelessDorkIdiot.