Annabeth's POV

Oh my God. Why did I tell him it meant nothing?! Of course it meant something. What is wrong with me…I didn't see Percy for the rest of days, which made me a little disappointed. I went over to Thalia's house after school to tell her what happened.

"wait. So let me get this straight. You like Percy, and a week ago you kissed him and he kissed you back. Then today, he came and asked you if the kiss meant something and you said no, even though it meant everything?" Thalia said

"that sounds about right" I said

" ANNABETH CHASE YOU IDIOT!"

"geeze Thal! Can you quiet down, the whole neighbors will hear you" I said shushing her

"why did you tell him it meant nothing?"

"I was scared…"

"scared of what?"

"what if I tell him it means something then he tells me that he likes me. Then we get together, but what if we're not right for each other so we break up. Then I would lose a best friend". Thalia flicked me in the forehead "ow! What was that for?"

"for overthinking. Annabeth, think this through. Don't you think that you're already losing him? You kissed him, got his hopes up, and then crushed them"

"ugh. when did my life get so complicated?! I need to talk to him, don't I?" I said

"now you're thinking right! I got it, Annie! We'll be at the beach in 3 days, you can talk to him there and confess your love. What's more romantic than the beach?!"

"wow Thalia, you're just full of advices today aren't you". We spent the rest of the day doing homework and talking about life.

For the next 3 days school sucked. Percy and I didn't say one word to each other. We still see each other and sit at the same table during lunch, but we don't acknowledge each other. I sometime steal some glances at him. Just looking at him makes my stomach flutter. I was disappointed that he never looked my way. Annabeth, what are you thinking?! You're the one that broke his heart. Why would he look at you? Of course he hates you! I scolded myself. Once I got home, I got out a big shoulder bag to pack my clothes in. Originally we were supposed to be at the beach all day long, but Nico's uncle has a beach house out there, so we'll be staying for the night. I was pretty excited for the trip because after thinking over countless times and getting his by Thalia all the time, I decided to tell Percy how I feel and how sorry I am. Percy really is the ideal guy. He's perfect. I could have had that, but I was being a bitch and let it go. I hope things will change during this trip.

"Annabeth, can you come down here for a second?" shouted my dad. I made my way down the stairs and into the kitchen and saw my parents standing near the counter with a serious look on the face.

"uhh am I in trouble?" I asked

"oh no honey, we just wanted to talk to you about tomorrow" my mom said

"what about tomorrow?"

"we're letting you go on this trip because we think that you deserve to have some fun. We hope that you will still be responsible though since there will be boys on this trip too" my dad said

"wait. Am I getting 'the talk'? cause I already know everything from sex ed class"

"no no no. We're just telling you to be careful and responsible"

"alright dad I got it. Don't worry I'm a big girl now."

My dad sighed "I wish you were still my little girl"

"alright Annabeth, go wash up before your dad starts crying. Dinner will be ready soon" my mom said. I went back upstairs and got ready for dinner. After dinner I went back to my room and started reading my books. Books are basically my best friends. They help take my mind off of reality and let me get away from my life. I tried to focus on my books, but my mind would drift back to Percy. I would suddenly start thinking about his black messy hair. Then his sea green eyes. Then I think about his smile. I was pulled out of my train of thoughts when my phone rang.

"hello?"

"ANNABETH. WE HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM" screamed Thalia on the other line

"what's wrong? And please don't scream Thalia, you're killing my ear"

"are you sitting down for this? If not, you should. You should also get a tissue box and put it near you. Brace yourself Annie"

"Thal, just tell me!"

"you remember that girl that was by Percy's side when he was in the hospital. I think her name was Calypso"

"uh huh. What about her?" just the sound of her name made me feel jealous.

"she's…umm…Percy invited her to the beach trip tomorrow so she's going to the beach trip with us tomorrow…" I dropped my phone on the floor. No she can't. She might ruin everything. Why did Percy invited her? Does he have feelings for her? Am i too late?