Percy started his truck, the engine dragged. "No," he mumbled. "No, no," his voice grew. "No, no, no, no!" he screamed. Annabeth's head looked to her feet, not believing what was happening. How could they be stuck in a grocery store parking lot. This can't be happening, she thought. Wind rushed through the open windows, as Percy banged his head on the steering wheel, Annabeth noticed something underneath her shoe. She pulled it from her foot and realized it was a note:
You really thought you would catch me? Think again. I know you're every move and every thought. Don't try and find me it'll only make things worse in the end.
"Percy," she said lightly, her voice cracking. He couldn't hear her through his groans and continually trying to start the truck. "Percy," she said a bit louder this time, she couldn't tear her eyes away from the paper, as she hit him gently on the arm, not being able to find the strength to hit him harder.
"What?" he scoffed, the anger in his voice sticking out more than anything. She could only pass him the paper her eyes still looking down as if it were still there.
Percy had trouble believing what he had read, how did he know her every move? Was he following them? What made Annabeth his target? So many questions raced through his head, he shifted in his seat, wondering if he was watching them at this moment.
"What do you think he means?" Annabeth asked absentmindedly, not truly thinking about the question she asked. Percy run his fingers through his hair and Annabeth pulled at her nails.
"I don't know." He looked around outside, feeling uneasy he opened the truck door hopping out. He reached into the backseat.
"What are you doing?" her voice shaking. Percy stopped what he was doing to look at Annabeth. Her eyes were glassy, and her lip was lightly quivering, even though he'd known her only a matter of a few weeks he felt for her and knew how scared she must be.
"We need to leave." He began to scrimmage for his backpack again. Annabeth nodded, trusting his judgment, and began to search for her shoulder bag. Her hands trembled as she moved things out of her way to try and find what she needed to. She came across a book, she looked up at Percy, quickly looking back down at the book when he looked at her. She turned the book around and looked at the cover. It was a Greek book, the title, words, everything. She hadn't known Percy liked to read-let alone Greek Mythology. She held it in one hand until she found her bag then stuffing it into the bag without Percy noticing.
"Ready?" he asked, his backpack on one shoulder and his jacket in his hand. Annabeth nodded, noticing how Percy's shirt was noticeably tight at the moment and his muscles were clearly visible. She ignored the thought. "What are we going to do now?"' she asked. Percy looked at her as they walked. He looked at his hands and stuck his pointer finger out, "First we need to get a motel, preferably one with two beds and internet access," he chuckled, and stuck a second finger out. "Second, we'll be asking around, you know, handing out pictures, getting leads. That kind of thing." He stuck a third finger out. "Third," Annabeth had noticed that he hadn't pulled his arm away when she accidentally brushed up against it with her shoulder. She liked that she felt safe with him, secure, knowing that she could say something stupid and totally idiotic at any given moment and he wouldn't make fun of her. "and most important," his voice took her out of her thoughts. "We need to keep you safe." His hands dropped to his side and he looked straight ahead, Annabeth wanted to do the same but she couldn't help but look back. She looked back at the truck, it was no longer living, a dead and dreary truck in the middle of a parking lot. Just parked there mocking her, telling her to give up and just let everything go. But that's what he wanted. That's exactly what Jacob wanted, he wanted to break her down until she could no longer take it anymore, until she had gone crazy. But she couldn't, no, she wouldn't let him break her. He wouldn't win. She would.
A/N: Well, I want to thank everyone who's still reading for continuing to read, because honestly read my stories are a pain in the butt! I never update anymore. It's hard for me to find time to write! I've had a role in the school musical and we had our shows last week and had three hour rehearsals every night and it's just…ugh…exhausting. But Spring Break is coming up and I have a eight hour or so drive to Tennessee so I'll have tons of time to write(I Hope!) unless I use it all to read. Haha. Anyways, I hope you like the chapter and continue to read!