Man I'm in a writing mood today! I hope you all like this quick update so please enjoy :)


ANNABETH

"Come on! Annie! The game's tonight and we need to get ready!"

Annabeth chuckled a bit as Piper pouted. "I just need to get Percy's vocabulary test grade. You can go one without me."

Piper rolled her eyes. "No, I'll go with you. Come on."

The two girls walked through the halls to the classroom. But what shocked Annabeth was the fact that Percy Jackson was standing outside the room as well, looking very nervous.

"Percy? What are you doing here?"

Percy looked up and saw Annabeth and Piper standing in front of him. "Oh...I was just waiting to find out my grade."

Piper's eyes went wide with shock and she blurted out, "You're waiting to find out your grade!?"

Annabeth glared at her friend. "Piper!"

Piper looked at Annabeth sheepishly. "Sorry Annie."

Annabeth sighed and looked back at Percy. "Sorry about her, she sometimes blurts things out."

Percy rubbed the back of his neck. "Oh, it's okay."

"Mr. Jackson," the teacher called from inside the room.

The group walked into the classroom and stood in front of the desk where the teacher was grading.

He raised an eyebrow at Piper but Percy told him he was just here with Annabeth and he didn't mind.

"Very well. Here you are Mr. Jackson," the teacher handed the piece of paper over and Annabeth held her breath.

The teacher then stood up and walked out of the room, asking if Annabeth would shut the door and turn off the lights after they were done.

"What did you get?"

Percy quickly turned it over in his hands and a large grin appeared on his face.

"85."

Annabeth gasped a bit. "85...you got an 85%!"

Percy nodded enthusiastically and Annabeth was beaming.

"That's amazing Percy!"

"I never would have gotten it without you."

"You took the test! I just helped you a bit."

Percy shook his head. "No, I would have failed if it wasn't for you. You're an amazing tutor."

Annabeth felt her cheeks turn a bit pink and her mouth went dry.

"Well...you still did a lot of the work." Annabeth tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

"I have to go now, I have a shift I need to get to."

"Oh! Yeah, then you better go."

Percy started to walk towards the door and looked over his shoulder. "I'll see you again on Thursday!"

Annabeth was still beaming when she looked over at her best friend.

"What?" She said, seeing the look Piper was giving her. Piper was staring like there was something on her face. Annabeth absentmindedly wiped her cheeks and checked for any dirt or other debris.

"You and Percy seem close."

"And?"

Annabeth narrowed her gaze. "What are you trying to say?"

"You've just done a really quick turn around, that's all."

"If you are trying to say something, please tell me Pipes."

Piper sighed. "You and Percy seem to be getting close! Way too close!"

"I thought we got over this weeks ago! Me and Percy are friends. That's it. End of story."

Piper raised an eyebrow. "And I thought you were just his mentor?"

Annabeth was stunned for a couple seconds. "I-I...You just can't...I didn't mean..."

Piper sighed a bit. "Annie...I know you wouldn't cheat on Luke. But just...be careful. Okay?"

Annabeth was still a little angry at her best friend but nodded. "Just promise to stop bringing this whole thing up. Okay?"

"Alright, now let's go! We need to start getting ready for the game!" Piper grabbed Annabeth's arm and dragged her out of the room.


PERCY

Percy's knee was bouncing up and down as he waited at the table. He nervously looked up at the clock, seeing only thirty seconds had passed, when it had felt like ten minutes.

Annabeth rushed in her hair looking wind-blown and a tad messy. Her cheeks were flushed and her breathing was a little heavy as her eyes landing on Percy.

She walked over to her usual spot and sat the books in her hand down. "I'm sorry I'm late. I got held up at school and then had to sit through a lot of the after school traffic."

"It's okay," Percy replied nonchalantly, leaning back in his chair a bit.

"You did great on your vocab test and your math teacher hasn't been able to grade the rest of your test yet. But we'll keep on working and hopefully we'll get your test back soon."

She looked over at Percy. "How did you feel about it though?"

Percy shrugged a bit. "Alright. I did a couple of the tricks you taught me and the extra time he gave me really helped."

Annabeth nodded. "We should start on your History homework and maybe a little bit of your Environmental Science homework as well."

Percy got out his history textbook and flipped it open to the correct page, where the worksheet was safely tucked into. He took out the sheet and placed it on the table, putting the textbook to the side.

"So you've started the unit on the Constitution. And this worksheet is all about the Bill of Rights."

"That's the first couple things for the Constitution, right?"

Annabeth smiled brightly. "Yes! The first ten to be exact."

Leaning over slightly, Annabeth pointed at the first question. "Now, the rights protected in the first Amendment are what?"

Percy tapped his pen against the paper. "Um...that's the one with speech and religion right?"

"That's two of them, there are three more rights."

Percy thought for a couple moments. "Um, I think one of them is press?"

Annabeth nodded. "Yes. And the next two are a little tricky. They are the freedom to assemble and petition the government."

"So, 'speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition'" Percy stated, while also writing it out on the line below the first question.

They continued through the ten question worksheet until it was completely finished. Annabeth got out a sheet of notebook paper and folded it to there were 10 squares.

"Now let's go through each amendment again."

Percy wrote the number and a simplified version of each amendment in all of the boxes while Annabeth walked him through it once more.

"Now tell me all about the Bill of Rights."

Percy went through the list, and explained each one of them to Annabeth who was listening intently.

After he finished she smiled. "Good job. I think you've got it. Now, let's look at your science homework."

Percy put up his history stuff and took out his science notebook.

"I've got to draw a diagram on the three different cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorous."

Annabeth nodded and told him to get out his textbook. He did as she asked and she flipped to the back of the book where three diagrams were side by side.

"Now the carbon cycle is important because..."

Annabeth went on to explain the importance of each cycle and then went through every part while Percy drew out the diagram on his paper. She then handed Percy some index cards and told him to write down each part of the cycles, using a different colored pen for each cycle.

Once he finished, Annabeth went through each one, one more time before looking at the clock and seeing that it was starting to get late.

"I think that's enough for today," she said.

Percy nodded and Annabeth started to gather her things, deciding to maybe make some small talk. "Are you planning on coming to the Homecoming game tomorrow?"

"No. That's not really my thing."

Annabeth looked shocked as Percy continued to pack his things.

"But the whole school's going to be there! It's fun!"

Percy shook his head. "Not for me. Besides, I think more money in my paycheck is fun."

Annabeth let out a small sigh. "Well, you should still think about coming. It's a great time, and they'll crown the Homecoming Queen at halftime."

"Aren't you in the running for that?"

Annabeth nodded. "Me and about ten other girls, including Piper."

"So you're going to win it, right?"

"I'm not sure," Annabeth replied. "I could, but all the girls this year are great and anyone could win it."

"You could be up against the entire senior class and still win."

She rolled her eyes a bit. "I'm not a shoo-in, Percy."

"Please, you're one of the most popular girls in school. You're gonna win."

Annabeth smiled and tucked some hair behind her ear and Percy felt the familiar flip in his stomach. And he was confused by this, maybe it was just some nerves from earlier?

"Thanks, but I'm just happy I was nominated really."

Percy scoffed a bit and leaned back in his chair some more. "You so want to win this thing."

"It is just a title, and the Homecoming Queen doesn't do much anyways."

"You're Annabeth Chase, I don't think you've ever lost at anything in your life."

Annabeth huffed a bit, crossing her arms. "I've lost things before. And besides, it is only a title."

"Which you really want," Percy added, with a mischievous smirk.

Annabeth sighed, deciding to not reply. She had finished packing up and looked at Percy who was waiting for her to finish.

"All done?"

She nodded and they walked out of the library.

Once outside Percy stopped and asked, "Why were you late?"

"One of the teachers in charge of Homecoming stopped me in the hall and wanted to tell me something."

Percy gave a small nod. and at that moment a thought hit her.

"Here," Annabeth pulled out a scrap piece of paper from on of her books and wrote her number on the edge. "Just encase you need anything or either one of us is late again."

Percy took the paper from her and looked at the elegant script

Annabeth Chase (607) 555-3421

"Just for emergencies or a change in plans."

"Alright, thanks," Percy folded up the paper and put it in his pocket.

"I have to go. I'll see you later Percy," Annabeth said, starting to walk away from him. But she stopped after walking a few steps and turned around saying, "You should come to the game. I know it may not be your thing, but it will be fun."

And with that she turned around and walked to her car, getting in and driving out of the parking lot.

Percy stood there for a few moments before sighing and walking to his bike.


ANNABETH

Annabeth placed her keys in the bowl by the door. Walking to the kitchen, she set her book bag down on the counter. Her mother then walked into the kitchen, and stared at Annabeth for a few moments.

"You're home later than usual," her mother commented.

"My tutoring session ran a bit late."

"You were assigned to that...Jackson boy, correct?"

Annabeth nodded as she opened a bottle of water.

"Just don't let this program get in the way of your studies or athletics. Jupiter University only accepts the best."

"Yes mother, I know."

"Good." Athena was typing away on her phone and started yelling at someone through her bluetooth as she walked into her office.

Annabeth took a deep breath and took a sip of water.

Pulling her own phone out of her pocket Annabeth started to walk upstairs to her own room.

Piper: So pumped and nervous for tomorrow! Mom's excited to help out too

That's great! I can't wait for tomorrow either :)

Piper: I can't wait to go out there in our dresses and see everyone cheering! Ah! I wish it was tomorrow!

Annabeth laughed at her friend's antics.

Piper: Jason is nervous though. He doesn't want to trip walking out there

But you're the one who's gonna be in heels!

Piper: Lol ikr!

Just tell him to put one foot in front of the other, or pretend like he's still playing against the Titans.

Piper: Okay! Will do ;) Hey mom wants me for something. Gtg. See you tomorrow!

Before Annabeth could text her best friend again, her phone buzzed with a new message.

Luke: Ready for HC tomorrow?

So ready. Piper's been texting me non-stop too.

Luke: We're so gonna win (the game and the crown) ;)

Annabeth chuckled a bit and started typing her reply.

I like your confidence, but don't jinx it!

Luke: It's not confidence if you know you've got the best girl in school at your side.

Annabeth felt her cheeks turn a bit pink and began to type.

I can feel you smirking through that last text.

Luke: You know you love it though ;)

Being confident and too cocky aren't the same thing hon

Luke: :P

Annabeth laughed and before she could reply, got another text from Luke.

Luke: Do you want to hang out after the game?

Annabeth frowned at that text.

Piper wants us all to go out after the game, probably dinner or something. But you knew that.

Luke: I mean after that

It will be late, and my parents will probably want me to be home.

It took a while before Luke texted her back that time.

Luke: Okay. Hey I gtg, see you tom.

Bye

She didn't add any emoji or smiley face to that message as she pressed send. Sighing she laid her phone down beside her as she stared up at the ceiling. Hearing her phone buzz after a couple seconds, she rolled over and looked at the screen.

Unknown: Hey. It's Percy.

She smiled and added the number to her contacts, then texting a quick reply

Wow, you sure are eloquent there Percy

Percy: Just making sure you didn't give me a fake number

And what if I did? How can you be sure this who you are texting?

Percy: Because only Annabeth Chase would use the world eloquent in a text

Annabeth couldn't fight the smile that appeared on her face.

Touché, Mr. Jackson, touché

Percy: Of course you use the little thing above the 'e'

Are you insulting the way I correctly text the word 'touché'?

Percy: Nope. I just shouldn't be surprised that you do that sort of thing

Annabeth frowned a bit and typed.

And I shouldn't be surprised when you say something like that.

Annabeth didn't see an instant reply and set her phone down. She changed out of her school clothes and put on more comfortable ones, also putting her blonde hair into a loose ponytail.

Her phone buzzed again and she read the message on the screen.

Percy: I feel insulted Chase. And here I thought that this number was only 'for emergencies'

You texted me first!

Percy: But you're still replying to mine

Annabeth could practically hear the mischievous tone he was using all the way through that text.

Because I'm being nice!

Percy: Well, well, lookie here. Miss Future Queen has manners, who would have known?

You are abusing the phone number I gave you

Percy: Really? Because here I was thinking you enjoyed our little conversations.

I don't.

Percy: I'm hurt Chase I'm hurt

She rolled her eyes.

I think you'll live

Percy: So glad to hear you care about us little commoners, your highness.

Annabeth practically growled as she quickly typed her response.

I'm not a queen, Jackson. So please stop referring to me as one.

Percy: And if you win?

Not even if I win tomorrow

Percy: :(

Sighing, Annabeth looked at the clock and saw that it was starting to get late and she needed to start her homework and maybe get some dinner.

I have to go. I'll see you next Thurs.

Percy: Aww and here I was thinking you wanted to spend your whole night texting with me

Sorry to disappoint. But I have to go.

Percy: Alright then, goodbye

Annabeth was about to set her phone down but it buzzed once more.

Percy: Good luck tomorrow

Annabeth stared at the screen until it went dark from non-use. Her stomach did a small flip and her brows furrowed from confusion.

It was probably just nerves for tomorrow, or maybe she was just shocked that Percy had texted her good luck.

She shook off these weird feelings and decided that some food would help her feel better and help her think clearly. Annabeth opened her door and walked downstairs to make herself some dinner for when she worked on her own homework.


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