Chapter Eleven

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Annabeth

"Annabeth, please."

This has been going on since yesterday, after the public fight we had. It was after school and so far multiple people in the hallway stopped me to say, "You should go back out with Percy."

This time, it was the actual guy himself.

"Please, just listen to me. I'm sorry. Look, we'll work this out and we don't have to fake-date-"

"Then why do you keep bothering me? If we don't have to fake-date, why do you keep asking me to listen to you?!" The hectic hallway calms down a bit. Some people stop by to watch and listen while others walk away. They walk away slowly though, as if they're trying to catch everything we're saying. I notice Percy's green eyes panic a little. His eyes seem to say, Don't say 'fake-date' aloud. I can't get caught!

"That's because-"

Luke comes out of nowhere and stands in front of me. "Look, Percy, I don't think she wants to hear this," he says protectively. I sigh a little in relief, but my back stiffens a bit because of last time. Sure, it was weeks ago but that doesn't mean it didn't scar me.

"Luke, nobody asked you-"

Luke interrupts, "Doesn't matter. She still doesn't want to hear what you're going to say."

"But I really need to talk to her-"

"Just shut up." Luke seems to glare at Percy, who was equally glaring back.

"At least let me finish what I'm gonna say-"

"Come on, Annabeth." He puts one protective arm around my shoulders and began to lead me somewhere. Probably the locker. I shivered at his touch.

We walked toward the hallway towards my locker. When I walk straight, he tugs me away and walks off somewhere else. "Where're we going?" I asked. I was getting uncomfortable, especially since what happened last time he dragged me off somewhere.

"Don't worry," he whispers into my ear, "I won't hurt you."

I take a glance at him, into his blue eyes. I quickly look away and stubbornly walk along with him.

He has to put more effort when he tries to lead me, but he still manages. When we got to where he wanted, we were behind the vending machine in the hallway that nobody goes to.

"What did I tell you?" He mumbles into my ear. "Percy's no good. I heard that you started to cry." I look up at him. He was a breathtaking three inches away. One of his hands was on my shoulder, but it was still unlike last time.

"Um, yeah, I guess you were right," I admitted. The words hurt me. It was true. Percy hurt me. Luke was actually right.

He laughs quietly. "You know, I always liked you."

What? "Really..?"

"Yeah...there's nothing to not like about you. You're smart, determined, and beautiful."

I blush. "Oh...I never would've thought that you like me."

He perks up a little. "Why?"

"Well, because...you're popular and you dated people like Drew and other popular girls..."

He smiles. "Really?" His tone wasn't exactly questioning, maybe a little sarcastic.

"Yeah. Well, I didn't think that anyone would like me, though. I just thought that people wouldn't want to date me, especially you-"

Before I knew it, his lips were playing with mine and I was pressed against the vending machine. It was gentle at first, but it began to get, well, more furious. I didn't realize that I was kissing back and that probably encouraged him to be more...rough.

I immediately stop but he doesn't. He pushed me more against the vending machine and while he was at it, he began to bite. Like, seriously, bite. It hurt a little and I really wanted to push him away, but my hands were against my back and my back against the cold machine...honestly, I'm defenseless right now.

"Luke," I shiver.

"Yeah?" He says between the, um, nibbles.

"Please stop-" I'm interrupted my his fierce lip movements.

I start trying to squirm free. One of my hands are slipping out, but he notices and grabs my hand, squeezing the blood out of my fingers.

Someone's phone starts to buzz. Since it wasn't mine, I figured it must've been Luke's. But he ignores the phone call and continues what he was doing.

"Luke! Stop!" I start to panic as I'm pushed even more against the machine. My hand was cold from the lack of blood flow.

Suddenly, a stupid idea enters my mind. But I use it anyway, it was the best thing I got.

I slam my forehead hard against his. He jumps and lets go of me and starts to rub his forehead. Mine was already hurting but it was better than having your lips bit. Luke's eyes widen a bit.

I made a run for it. I started to dash down the hallway, trying to find my way back. The thing is, this is a big school and I was in the area where I hadn't ever been before.

"Annabeth! Wait, I'm sorry!"

That just made me run faster and faster. Going up and down random flights of stairs, I noticed a girls' bathroom. I quickly went inside, silently closing the door. Then I took out my phone and since it was off, I turned it back on.

Seven missed calls. Sixteen text messages. Three new voice mails.

All of the calls and voice mails were from Percy. Thalia sent me two texts saying, Annie hurry up! Where are u anyway? and Dude, come back. NOW please i have to go to my job soon. PLEASE COME BACK! Typical Thalia.

The remaining messages were from Percy. Some were from this morning, but the rest was from a couple minutes ago. My phone rings and another message pops up, also from Percy.

Annabeth I'm sorry really. Where are u? Hope your safe.

I smile a little at his grammatical mistake. But the smile immediately twitches away and I am gazing sadly at the screen. Luke was somewhere out there and I needed to hide from him.

Another message from Percy: Where are u? I'm looking for u. Just saw Luke by a vending machine. U weren't there.

Seeing Percy would be a safe escape, I quickly text back: Stay there. I'll be there soon but don't go anywhere. Make sure Luke stays there, too.

I walk outside and begin to try to remember the way back. If only I hadn't went up and down so many stairs... I take random directions, hoping for the best. I never realized how big Goode high school was.

Percy replied: Ok! Luke is easy to handle dont worry lol :) come soon!

Maybe Percy did like me. Maybe I really shouldn't have interrupted him. Maybe that would've changed the way we are right now. Maybe...

A swell of hope rises in my chest. We can be together! Except this time, for real! A smile twitches onto my lips and I walk happily across the hallway. My arms were spread apart like an airplane and swing back and forth as I walk.

"Annabeth?" I didn't realize the footsteps behind me.

I put my arms against my sides and whip around. A tinge of red colors my cheeks. It was Rachel, she was smiling playfully, her red hair was tied in a ponytail, and her bright green eyes were filled with laughter.

"Annabeth, it is you! Aw, you were so cute. You were like a little kid that just got ice cream. And you're embarrassed- which just makes you even more adorable!" she squeals.

Okay, this wasn't the Rachel I knew. She would normally say something like, Hey, Annabeth. You seem happy. Something good happen? or something like that, but for her to compliment me - especially the word, 'cute' - just doesn't seem right.

"So what're you doing here? It's like twenty minutes after school," she says.

"Um...you know, just doing stuff. You?"

Rachel smiles even wider. "I was here for the cheerleader tryouts," she whispers mischievously.

"Really?" I'm surprised. Rachel isn't the type of person who would try out for cheer leading, let alone any sport. She was more of an artsy person.

Her expression was blank."What? No! I didn't tryout! I was sitting behind the bleachers making fun of everyone. Here, I got a video of Drew trying out. It's so hilarious!" She reaches into her pocket, only to find that there was no phone there. Her eyes widened. "Crap! I lost my phone in the gym! Annabeth, could you come with me to look for it?"

"Actually, I..." my words trail off. She was pleading me, her green eyes big and begging. I clear my throat. "Um, well, I guess I can go with you."

She smiles and says, "That's great! Thanks!" before grabbing my arm and dragging me to the gym. While walking, she leans into my ear. "Why were you so happy?" she asks.

I shrug. "Nothing much. Hey, you seemed happy too. Tell me why."

Rachel smiles wider. "Oh, I can?" she squeaks. "Oh my gosh, Annabeth! I asked Percy out! And the best part, he seemed cool with it!"

I froze. The swell of hope dissolves and I turn to look at her. She was still gleeful but her smile fades. "What's wrong? Oh, right! I'm so sorry! I forgot that you two were fake-dating!"

There was a lump in my throat. "Why would you be sorry?" I ask her. My voice was a little thick but she didn't seem to notice, thankfully. "I mean, we were only fake-dating in the first place. It's not like we were really dating."

Rachel gives a good nature shrug. "Well, I thought you would fall for him-"

"No, don't worry. I never would. Ever." My eyes quickly glance around and I finally notice that there was a vending machine not too far off, along with a blonde head and a black haired one. Both of them were staring at us.

"In fact," I said. I sighed a little. Should I really lie to them? Should I really? I quickly decide.

Yes. I would.

"In fact," I repeat a little louder this time. "I also have a boyfriend. His name is Luke Castellan if you haven't noticed."

For a second, I thought I saw Percy's face fall. Luke seemed to be grinning gloatingly while Rachel seemed stunned.

"Um, I'm happy for you, I guess," she mutters.

At this time, Percy jumps in. "Annabeth, I've been looking for you! You told me to come here so you would tell me you were dating Luke?!" he sputters out. It was obvious that he was angry.

"Well, you seem to have a girlfriend!" I yell back at him, gesturing at Rachel.

"Guys," Rachel muttered.

Percy shakes his head. "You know what, Annabeth? You're unbelievable. I was worried about you so I looked all over for you, expecting you to be hurt or scared. But instead, you were just spending time with him? And especially, romantic time?"

At the same time, Rachel whispers into my ear, "I never said he said yes. I only asked him out and he seemed cool with it."

She was right. And now I just lied to Percy.

What have I done?

Aha! Drama! I'm sorry if this chapter wasn't satisfying. I promise, there will be Percabeth in the near future. I'm not sure when I will update the next chapter, so until then, see you next time!

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