Chp 10
Percy's POV

I sighed as Annabeth hugged the others goodbye. Piper was sobbing, making Annabeth chuckle and cry a little.

She turned to me and I forced an encouraging smile. Honestly I didn't know how I was making it through this. I opened the passenger door for her, and she got in.

I gave a nod to the others and got in the drivers side. I started up my car and started the three and a half hour drive to Harvard.

My jaw was set, only thing keeping me from staying sane. Annabeth rested a hand on my leg. I looked at her. She gave a smile, even though her eyes were looking watery. "I'm fine, really." She said.

I gave a smile and nodded, my eyes back on the rode. We didn't say much, but then again we didn't have to. It was the longest drive of my life. In the past few months, I had experienced the most amazing feeling and the worst feeling in my life. Love and loss.

When we reached Harvard university, I didn't know what to expect. I helped carrying her bags for her. She got her room number, and we made our way to it. When she opened the door, we were met by three girls and two guys.

They all gave friendly smiles and the girls stood. "Hi, you must be Annabeth?" An Asian girl asked. Annabeth smiled and nodded, shaking her hand. "I'm Leah, and this is Kylie and Maxine." She said, gesturing to two slim girls, one with dark brown hair and another with dark blonde hair.

She shook their hands. "And this is Tucker and John." She said, gesturing to a blonde guy and a brown haired guy. Annabeth and I shook their hands. "I'm Annabeth, this is my boyfriend Percy." She said, gesturing to me.

They all gave us a brief introduction, Annabeth and I sitting on her bed. We introduced ourselves, getting to know them better. "So Percy, what dorm number are you? Maybe we're nearby." John said, grinning.

I gave a small smile before saying, "Actually I'm going to NYU. I came to help Annabeth with her stuff." They all put together two and two, then gave each other glances.

Annabeth checked her time on her phone and said, "You should probably be going. I don't want you driving at night." I chuckled, but she just gave me a pleading look.

I sighed and we stood. I gave them all goodbyes and Annabeth and I went downstairs to my car. I bit my lip as I turned to her. She sniffled and I pulled her into a hug. She wrapped her arms around my waist and I put a protective arm around her, my either holding her head to my shoulder.

She pulled away and said, "Promise to call me when you get back." She said. I smiled and said, "I'll call every day if I'm free." She smiled. "And visit when possible?" She asked.

I nodded, before taking a deep breath and giving her a last kiss for a while. She kissed back, and I felt her wet cheek on mine. She pulled away and I got in my car. "Bye." I said, my window down.

She gave a little wave. "I love you." She said. I gave a smile, feeling the last of my sanity zapped. "I love you too." I said. Then I was gone.