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Ariel's P.O.V.

Let me save you the tedious flashback and make this short for you: we won the race against Stephan. Shocker, right? Anyway, we did so good, Coach Levi, asked me to co-captain the team along side Percy. I respectfully decline, shocking everyone. After the race, I didn't even bother to shower to take off the smell of chlorine and started to walk back to my 'house', incase one of the girls showed up. None will come, but I have to pretend I care and hope around. I walked into the house and tried to get familiar with it. After all, I'm been 'living' here for a week. So, I waited. And waited. And waited. By 8pm, I realized the girls were never going to show up. Defeated, I walked out to the pool and sat on the edge.

"Hey, dad" I started to talk alone. I know he's busy, but I always liked to pretend he's paying attention "Well, just letting you know the girls hate me... Maybe 'hate' is a strong word, but nevertheless..." I reasoned "You and Ms. Owl Head got it wrong this time... I couldn't help them much..." I sighed, looking down at the water "Maybe, I had my hopes really high or I thought I could proved myself she wasn't such a bad person..." My voice started to quiver and I started to sob "But, I thought I was a good person... Guess I'm wrong" I cried freely, my tears falling into the pool.

Ding, dong

I looked up, surprise to hear the doorbell. Who could be? Maybe some clueless mortal. Not caring on my looks, I went to open the door. When I was a few feet away, I heard arguing from the other side.

"You can't force me!" I heard a male voice, fuming.

"You're gonna do it! Period!" I heard Percy's voice. Percy? What is he doing here?!

"You don't order me around, Jackson" the same voice as before said, sneering.

"But I do! And I said do it!" Frank butted in, angry. I frowned and opened the door to see the boys at my door. All of them were holding a small bouquet of different roses and a little package. Also, I saw a blonde guy with blue eyes and a scowl. Must be the missing Augur...

"Hey, boys..." I greeted them, sniffing.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Jason asked, frowning.

"Never mind" I cut him, waving my hand "The girls are not here... They never came..." I let out a small sob. The guys gasped and understood.

"Can we use your phone?" Leo asked me. I nodded and let them in.

"Who's your friend?" I asked, casually. He frowned and almost glared at me. I was so sad, I didn't care.

"He's Octavian" Grover introduced him "Octavian, she's Ariel, a friend from school"

"Who are you dating?" I asked, trying to distract myself. He groaned and looked away.

"No one" he replied "They're forcing me to be nice with the graecus Or-" his words were cut by Chris' hand. I widen my eyes in surprise, like a normal mortal.

"He's trying to win Rachel over" Connor said, smirking. I gasped and nodded. Octavian widen his eyes, but Chris never let go of him.

"Yeah, and Will doesn't know it, so..." Travis added, asking me to keep the secret. I zipped my lips and nodded, just when Leo walked in again.

"Sparky, please talk some sense into your girlfriend when you see her!" he told Jason, who frowned.

"What did Piper do?" he asked, confused.

"I called Rachel's house" he started "A maid picked up, not the important. What's important is that she told me all the girls are there"

"Still, I don't see the deal" Nico butted in. He was so quiet, I almost didn't noticed him.

"Piper shouted the maid to hang up and she did, without saying goodbye!" Leo pointed out.

"Rachel's maid always wished me a good day..." Percy mumbled before his eyes widen big "That explains while none of the girls are here! Neither Thalia, Reyna, Rachel or Clarisse would care what the others do! They were forced!"

"Guys!" I called their attention "Look, I appreciate you came here, but I'll have to ask you to leave" I said, sad, opening the door. The guys exchange glances, but started to walk out the door "Oh, and by the way..." I called them, before closing the door "...I'm not gonna show up in school again. Was nice meeting you all" And, with that, I closed the door in their shocked faces. I hope you're happy, Aunt... You just not created drama, but you most likely broke their trust... And, also, broke me in the process... I could hear the boys mumbling on the other side of the door, before hearing the doorbell again. I sighed and opened the door "What?" I asked, tired.

"Come with us" Frank asked me "We have to set this straight with the girls..." He reasoned with me.

"Ariel, listen to me" Percy tried "You have to understand they're a bit territorial..." I raised my eyebrow at him "OK, very territorial" he agreed with me "But, if you give up..." I sighed.

"Alright, I'll try one last time" I emphasized "But, if it doesn't work out, I'm leaving school..."

"Thanks, Ariel" Conner thanked me. I rolled my eyes, wiped my tears and picked up my jacket. Please, don't kill me on sight...

Hello! Sorry for the late update, but a huge storm during the weekend cut my wifi and I just recover it! So, comment, review, critic, suggest!

P.S. Thanks to the voting, I'm also posting a new fic called 'Mortals Meet...' Please, go and check it out! I'll be updating same day as this (that is Sunday). Tell me which couple and the situation. WARNING: I won't do when they are teens, I think is overused, so I prefer when they're in their twenties.

P.S.S. To guest Jasmine, here you go ;)