A/N: Hey! Long time no see? Sorry this update is really late. I've been working on this chapter for the past what? 2-3 weeks? It is longer than my other chapters, as i promised. I didn't think it would take this long, but i am very proud of this chapter and i think if i were to have updated sooner, the chapter would be rushed and not very good. The story is almost done :( Only 2-3 more chapters until the epilogue! I am turning "Worth it" into a one-shot, which is still being edited. Updating that in a week or 2 :) Anyways, enjoy ch 13: Beatings and Apologies (i know the title kinda a spoiler but of well)

Disclaimer- I'd be lying if i said I owned everything

Percy's POV

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I slapped my alarm clock, starting to wake up. Today is the first day of using depression pills, and I'm so excited. Note the sarcasm.

I quickly brushed my teeth and got changed, then went down stairs to the smell of pancakes. Blue pancakes to be specific.

"Here are your pills, honey." I rolled my eyes as I swallowed my depression pills. I quickly finished my breakfast and headed to hell, the place we call school.

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"Hey Annabeth" I mumble approaching her by her locker. "Hey Perce, how ya feelin'? Did you take your pills?" She asks "I'm fine" I say while rolling my eyes "stop acting like my mom" I add. Now it's her turn to roll her eyes. "Hey! I'm just looking out for you Perce. Your my best friend, and I want to make sure your ok" She protests while we walk to class. I playfully shove her as we laugh through the halls.

Suddenly a blond-haired figure wraps his arm around Annabeth, while whispering something in her ear that made her laugh.

You see, I longed for that. For Annabeth to love me, laugh at my jokes, want to spend all of her time with me. I guess all I could do is hope.

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The first 2 classes went by quickly, probably because I slept through most of them.

I walked down the hall and see Annabeth a little bit ahead of me. I quickly catch up to her, only to see that she is hugging Luke. My eyes roll as Luke smirks at me and mouths you're dead. I brush it off and say hi to Annabeth. "Oh hey Perce!" She says coming out of Luke's embrace, which Luke scowls at. "Ready to go to 3rd?" She asks. I nod and head towards my least favourite subject of the day, math with the devil, better known as Mrs. Dodds. I don't know how she got someone to marry her, but I feel bad for her husband.

After math, I made sure to stay away from Luke. He is obviously going to beat me, but if I stay in the large crowds, he won't be able to. Call me a genius, 'cause I think this is a plan worthy of Athena. Ok, I know it isn't that good of a plan, but cut me some slack. I suck at plans.

Ignoring the weird looks from my peers, I walk to chemistry with my head held high and smiling brightly. Wow, those depression pills must be working I think as I head into chemistry.

A few explosions later, I walk out of chemistry with a smile and detention after school. I can't keep a smile off my face, remembering the teachers face when I put the blue stuff into the green stuff and it exploded right in her face. "Hey, you're Percy Jackson right?" This guy with brown hair and mischievous eyes said, with a look alike trailing behind him. "Um ya, why?" "Well we heard you made a pretty big explosion at chemistry today, and we were wondering which things you mixed." He said quickly "oh. Well I just mixed the blue stuff with the green stuff" I responded with a suspicious tone. I wonder why these guys want to know how to make an explosion. I shrugged it off as the replied "cool! We will definitely use that for our next prank" replied the other guy. "Oh, and by the way I'm Travis and this is my brother Conner" Oh right, Grover told me there were these guys called the Stoll Brothers that loved pranks. These must be the Stoll Brothers. "he-" Conner started but was interrupted by a shriek "STOLLS!" Followed by an angry girl with brown hair and brown eyes. "Gotta go! See ya around Percy" They said in unison, and sprinted off. I laughed and headed to the cafeteria, only to get my arm yanked by Luke. "What the hell?" I questioned as he dragged to the side of the school.

Annabeth's POV

Ever since Percy said Luke was behind Ethan hurting him, I have been paranoid that Percy was telling the truth. He's my best friend, so I trust him. But, I also trust Luke. We've been dating for quite a while, and I out of all the time I've known him, he wouldn't hurt a fly.

I was picking at my food at my lunch table waiting for Luke, Piper and Thalia to arrive. "Hey babe! You ok? You seem to be thinking pretty hard." Luke says as he sits beside me. "Oh I'm fine just thinking about school, like always" I say with a little chuckle. He gives me a smile before turning to Thalia and Piper who have just arrived.

We chatted for a few minutes until Luke got a text from someone. As he started to read the text, his eyebrows started to furrow. When he finished reading his text, he turned to us with a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Hey, that was Ethan. He needs my help with something, I'll see you guys after school?" He says hurriedly. I nod as he stumbles out of the cafeteria.

I have a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach telling me he's going to do something to Percy. Following him sounds like the best idea. This way, I might find out if he's actually behind Percy's beatings. I am praying that he isn't, but deep down I think I know the truth.

I realize Luke left his phone, this is the perfect excuse to follow him I think as I quickly grab his phone. "Luke left his phone here, I'm going to catch up with him and give it back. See you guys after school?" I say,getting excited. "Sure Annie, go chase after you boyfriend" Thalia groans a shews me away. I scowl at the name, then go follow Luke.

I see him head out of the school, then lightly jog to the front of the school where he exited.

I head out of the school to hear Luke's voice coming from the side of the school. "Annabeth's starting to question me about talking to Ethan. Did you know that." I peaked my head around the corner to see Ethan and his goons holding Percy up against the wall of the school. Luke had a cruel grin I've never seen him wear.

Then Luke punched him. What I thought about Luke was wrong. Percy was right. As much as I wished he was wrong, a nagging voice kept telling me Percy was telling the truth.

"You told her didn't you" Luke said as he once again punched Percy. "I'm surprised you figured it out since you're a Seaweed Brain" he snarled as Percy tried to wriggle out of Ethan's grasp. Luke kicked Percy wear the sun don't shine and Percy howled in pain. Luke sent a few more punches and kicks. "I heard you have depression and you cut yourself because you're just that pathetic. Maybe you should just cut yourself to death. It would be better for everyone 'cause you're just a nuisance and nobody cares for you" I had had enough, so I decided to step in.

"What the hell Luke!" I screamed as I stepped around the corner. "How could you say that! And do this!" I pointed at Percy. "Why do you care" Luke retorted as he punched Percy again. "Why do I care?" I scream. "He's my best friend of course I would care!" "It's either me or him Annabeth. Do you want to hang out with a loser like him, or a jock like me?" I was taken back by his reply, but I knew my answer right away. "I'd rather hang out with what you call a loser than a jerk like you any day. We're over Luke." I stated angrily. "Whatever I'll just find another dumb blonde to replace you." I was appalled by his answer. I just scoffed and told him to get lost. Surprisingly, he listened and left with Ethan and his goons, but not before he took out a knife and scraped the side of Percy's arm.

I gasped and rushed to Percy's side as Luke scoffed and walked away. "I hate you Luke" I add as he's about to turn the corner. He loks back one last time with betrail in his eyes. I brush it off, clearly angry and start to help Percy "Hey Perce. Let's get you to the nurse." I helped him up and we headed towards the nurse's office.

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The nurse just let us out and I instantly started apologizing. "I'm really sorry Percy. I should've believed you. I don't know why I didn't. I should've known. Perce I hope you can forgi-" "Annabeth your rambling" Percy said. "I am aren't I. I'm really sorry. I should've believed you." I apologized. "It's ok." He replied, scratching the back of his neck. I still feel.

With that, we head to Percy's house for cookies. I could tell something was bothering him, and I intend to find out. For now though, I'm going to enjoy some of Sally's famous blue cookies.

A/N: Aaaaand we're done! I hope you enjoyed and if you did feel free to leave a review ;) If there is any requests for my next story just tell in the reviews. I might also start a poll for what story I'll do next. I also have a Wattpad account which I barely use but I post some jealous Jason stuff there so ya you can check it out. My username is the same as my one is so it's SL2463. Anyway, until next time ;)