Hi. So, today was my first day of school. It went pretty well, I guess. Now, can anyone tell me if SOPA will really affect fanfiction writers? Please, I have heard both yes and no!

This story is moving along slowly so this chapter is set 1 day before the dance. Yes, Octavian is back.

Review and Read on!

- Emily

Choir was horrible. We were one day away from the dance, and almost no one was taking things seriously! Some kids were singing in baby voices, some were singing the wrong lyrics, and others weren't even singing! When Fireflies ended, Mr. Williams set his elbows on the piano and put his head in his hands. After a few minutes, everyone quieted down.

"The concert is tomorrow. Can we please run though the program once without messing up! Please, try!" He hit play and the music started. This time, we were flawless.

"There! I knew you could do it! Do that tomorrow and you will do great!" I smiled. I was excited. The bell rang and we all stood up.

"Remember! Rehearse by yourself tonight!" He called. After a few "whatever"s, we all left and the door was shut. Just as I turned the bend, I heard a loud crash coming from the library.

Ms. Figg probably fell or dropped something again. I thought. I took off toward the library. However, just as I turned the handle, Octavian opened the door and pushed me out of the way.

"Get out of here, Chase." He said. I stepped back.

"Um, I heard a crash. Is Ms. Figg ok?" I asked. He laughed.

"She is fine. Oh, and don't stop by during study. She won't be here."

"Your lying."

"No. She told me to tell you." I gave him a confused look and he sighed.

"Goodbye, Chase." He pushed me back into the direction I had come from. I swear, as the door closed, I heard Ms. Figgs voice.

*Night of the dance*

I showered and slipped on my white, knee-length dress. I put a sparkly, silver headband in my hair and brushed my teeth. I was ready to go. I did a few warm-ups and ran through On My Own one more time. I was getting nervous.

"Annabeth? Are you ready?" Luke knocked. I stepped out of my room.

"Yes." I smiled. Luke was chaperoning the dance, so he was dressed in a suit and tie.

"You look beautiful."

"Thank you. Are we ready?" I asked.

"Yeah. Percy!" Percy stepped into view, and let me just say he looked incredibly handsome in his black suite. His blue tie seemed to make his eyes pop out more, in some weird way. His hair was, for once, neat. The sight of him made my heart leap. My palms became sweaty and my mouth was suddenly dry. No, I couldn't be in love with Percy...could I? Fine, maybe I do have some feelings for him, but it's not like anything will happen. He makes it clear he hates me.

"I'm ready." He mumbled. Luke rolled his eyes and we walked to the car.

It was times like this when I wish the ride to the school was longer. We were only twenty minutes early, but I wasn't ready to go. The butterflies in my stomach were making me nauseous. I nodded to Luke and went inside. I found my way backstage and took my place on the stands.

"Ok! Is everyone here? Everyone is in their place? Great! Let's get warmed up!" After a long warm-up session, it was time to perform. The curtain parted, exposing us to the group of teens waiting in front of us. I gulped, and took a big breath. I spotted Thalia and everyone else and they gave me a big thumbs up. I smiled. The music for the first song started and we started.

The songs came and went in a blink of an eye. Soon, it was time for the last song-my solo. I cleared my throat and stepped down from the stands.

"Now, to finish the night, Annabeth Chase singing On My Own from Les Miserables." I stepped up to the mic.

On my own
Pretending he's beside me
All alone
I walk with him till morning
Without him
I feel his arms around me
And when I lose my way I close my eyes
And he has found me

(I spotted Percy)

In the rain the pavement shines like silver
All the lights are misty in the river
In the darkness, the trees are full of starlight
And all I see is him and me forever and forever

And I know it's only in my mind
That I'm talking to myself and not to him
And although I know that he is blind
Still I say, there's a way for us

I love him
But when the night is over
He is gone
The river's just a river
Without him
The world around me changes
The trees are bare and everywhere
The streets are full of strangers

(Percy and I locked eyes)

I love him
But every day I'm learning
All my life
I've only been pretending
Without me
His world will go on turning
A world that's full of happiness
That I have never known

I love him
I love him
I love him
But only on my own

When I finished a tear trickled down my cheek and everyone clapped and shouted. They loved me. Percy ran up onto the stage and lifted me off my feet and into a hug.

"I'm so sorry." He whispered.

"I love you, Seaweed Brain."

"I love you, Wise Girl. I love you more than you will ever know." I buried my head into his neck and tears of joy ran down my face. It didn't last long, however, because just then the lights went out. People screamed and I clung onto Percy tightly.

"Percy!" I whispered.

"I got you!"

"I wouldn't be to sure, boy." Laughed a mysterious voice. Wait, I knew that voice.

"Percy! Percy, help!" A hand covered my mouth and when I saw light, I was no longer in the gym, and Percy was nowhere in sight.

I feel evil...but Percabeth is back together! That's good, right?

Review please! Thanks for reading!

- Emily