Chapter 11

Annabeth

I refused to leave Percy's side the entire time. Although the nurse, Mrs. Davis assured me the worst he would have was a bad bruise, I didn't care. I felt terrible, why had I hit him? I was irritated at his cocky words, and I wanted nothing but to get him out.

I meant to throw it to Travis but the ball was encased in a safe-guard case, making it curve slightly. Right when I heard the ball connect with Percy's forehead, the whole world seemed to slow down.

I saw the confused look on Percy's face as if he didn't understand he was hurt. I had ran to him, horrified.

Anna-Annabeth." Percy mumbled, snapping me out of my thoughts. I looked down at him and instinctively brushed some hair out of his face to realize he was still asleep.

I couldn't help but smile down at him;. He looked so peaceful when he wasn't moving a mile a minute. I saw the knot on his head forming and winced, taking his hand gently.

As if sensing my presence, his eyes flickered open, showing me his breathtaking eyes. He grimaced but quickly hid it when he saw me.

Not quick enough.

I heard a small noise of pain escape my throat. I felt terrible, I couldn't even look at him. I looked down to my hand, the one not in Percy's, glaring at it.

I heard rustling from his movement as he propped his head onto his elbow, a fuzzy look from him.

"I'm sorry." I mumbled, managing another quick glance at him. I couldn't get the guilt to leave me alone.

"Why?" He asked, studying my face.

"Who are you?" He questioned before I could respond. I felt my heart beat quicker.

Oh no, did I give him amnesia?

I felt tears forming in my eyes "Percy?" I stuttered, praying he would answer.

He tilted his head to the side" Percy?" He echoed my words as if hearing them for the first time. I took my hand from his and covered my face so he didn't see my sobs. I heard him move and he took my hands away from my face, smiling sheepishly.

"I didn't know you were so sensitive Annabeth,Gods." Percy chuckled, his eyes glittering with amusement. I looked back to him and he wiped a tear off my cheek with his thumb.

"You-you know my name?" I asked half hopeful and fully confused.

He looked guilty and understanding clicked in my mind.

"You!" I hissed, slapping him on the arm. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a hug.

"I could never forget you." He whispered into my ear.

"You scared me." I admitted, feeling relieved that it was a joke.

He kissed me on the cheek playfully "So the tin man has a heart?" He laughed, teasing me. I stuck my tongue out at him

"Such a Seaweed Brain." I sighed.

"Well, I know not to go against you anytime soon." He smiled an easy going smile, but it made my heart feel worse. I wiggled out of his grasp and he noticed something was wrong.

"Look Annabeth, I didn't mean to-"

"Percy, I hurt you." I hugged my legs to my chest distressed.

"I'm fine." He insisted. I looked away from him.

"Annabeth-Annabeth look at me." I flinched at his tone and could hear he was slightly annoyed. When he put a hand under my chin and made me look him in the eye.

"I'm not Luke. It was an accident, I'm fine. Sorry for scaring you." He winked at me playfully.

I hate that about Percy, he makes it so hard to be mad.

"But still." I urged tightening my grip. He ran his hand through his hair in frustration.

Let's just forget about it." He smiled but I could tell he was still a little bothered.

"We can have fun at Drew's party." I said, trying to lighten the mood. His face darkened and I had a feeling he was rethinking about going.

He opened his mouth to speak but Mrs. Davis interrupted him, saying he could go.

I picked up his backpack I had brought up and his textbook in it.

"Thank you." He grinned at me taking the backpack. "You gonna walk me home so I don't get hurt?" He smirked at me. I rolled my eyes and took the ice bag and pressed it on the bruise.

"O-ow!" He whined, pulling away. I laughed and he winked at me, taking the ice bag and pressing it to my head.

"C-cold!" I shrieked, cowering behind him. I hated anything that was cold, being from California and all.

"Ooh, I know your weakness." He said in a mockingly deep voice. I couldn't help but giggle at his stupid tone.

"Whatever. I know your weakness." I shot back, purposely keeping a small distance between us. I still wasn't over the fact I hurt him. Even if by accident.

"Oh yeah, and what's that?" His eyebrows shot up in amused curiosity.

"This." I poked him in the side lightening fast. He made a higher sounding noise than his regular voice, and jumped surprised. I burst out laughing, almost falling down. I jabbed him again and bent to my knees, my sides hurting.

"You are wrong!" He mumbled, blushing red. I wiped the tears of laughter from my eyes and he scowled at me.

I was about to tease him when he suddenly pulled me to him, smirking down at me.

"Try laughing now." He whispered into my ear, his eyes full of mischief. I rolled my eyes at him but could feel the blush and my heart beating faster and faster.

"Ooh, why is wittle miss know-it-all blushing?" He whispered into my ear. His breath tickled my ear, but I didn't care right then. All I could think about was how close he was.

I turned myself around, centimeters from him.

"Darn it, you found my weakness." He joked, his eyes not meeting mine. They were lower than my eyes...

He suddenly leaned in to kiss me, and I closed my eyes, waiting for his lips.

Right when our lips were about to meet, I felt someone yank me away from him.

"Annabeth!" I heard a squeaky voice whine. I turned my attention to the attention hogging Drew. I mean, I didn't hate her, but gods she was annoying. Beyond belief. I wanted to try to be her friend, too start over, but she made it so hard.

"Annabeth, I need you to come and help me with homework." I could see Drew was lying through her teeth, and I tried not to jump on her and beat her like a mongoose when she looked over to Percy and flirted with him. Though he didn't return it at all.

I noticed he didn't really like her, every time she was around he acted like he was about to barf.

"Oh, ok." I mumbled, trying not to sound annoyed. She just interrupted me and Percy's moment.

"Bye Percy." I turned to him and kissed him quickly on the cheek before following Drew to her car. Only when I got in did I wonder why she had stayed so late.

Ok next chapter will be the party, what shall happen? :O idk... xD