What have I learned today? I should never under-estimate the power of boredom. Here is a new chapter, hopefully it's not so morbid for you.
Safe And Sound- Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars
I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said "Don't leave me here alone".
But all that's dead and gone and past, tonight
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright; no one can hurt you now
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
Don't you dare look out your window, darling everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Curled up to this lullaby
Even when music's, gone
Gone
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
no one can hurt you now
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound
Listening to this song on repeat, I realized how sad I was. If I was resorting to a Taylor Swift song; I must really be hurting. This song was playing at the diner at one of the
dates Luke and I had, and it was an instant favorite. After the song was on for the fifth time today, I decided I should change it to something a bit more.. comforting.
I put on a NeverShoutNever's playlist; to be greeted by one of the best songs.
Dear, I wrote you a song
Despite the fact you did me wrong
And Dear, I don't knoiw what the hell is going on with you
but something ain't right
You tell me that yo ulove me
Then you go and leave me
Why you do this to me?
Baby, I'm lovesick
...
After the song was over another one came on: Malibu.
I hit rock bottom before I met you
My heavy heart it hit the floor
It's taken you a while
to understand that I ain't foolin' round
When I say you look your best without your makeup on
...
I stopped listening as soon as this one came on.
Girl I've been thinking alot
about who we could've been
If I was back home just chilling with you and all my friends
But dear I'm gone
And that's the lousy truth
For the past three years I swear I've been a better man
Than who I've become
I know, I know, I know I let you down
But I've been gone for too damn long.
So if you go away then know that I cant guarantee
That I won't break your heart
...
This was the song that had come on during our first fight last year; the year of fuck-ups as I like to call it.
I look at the clock; it's already ten. I switch my breakup songs to me sleep songs; Coldplay, Lana Del Rey, Florence And The Machine. I sleep peaceful; as peaceful as one
can after a break up. I wake the next day, but I fake being sick. There's no way I can face Thalia right now, or maybe even ever. I get dressed after my dad leaves, and
prepare for a trip to the library.
I get my worn out book bag I've been using since I was eleven, my keys, and my big warm sweater. The weather has been getting colder; unusually cold for New York.
I throw my hair in a messy bun and walk to my car. I'm freezing; so freezing its scary. My nose is as red as a tomato, and my eyes are still red and puffy from the night
before. I start the engine, and give the car a few minutes to warm up. While I wait, I notice my phone ring; it's Thalia. Hm... how strange. I've been expecting Luke to Call,
but it was Thalia first. I let it finish ringing then I turn off my phone. Today is about being stress free.
The library is fairly close; just a ten minute walk. But the New York traffic makes it harder. I get there in 29 minutes time.
Once I walk in, I'm greeted by my favorite person; the librarian.
"Hello, Mr. Brunner." I say.
"Oh dear Annabeth, please, we've been through this many times, it's Chiron to you."
"Okay Chiron. So.. how've things been?" I ask.
"Well. I haven't seen you since the your Sophomore graduation! It seems more important to ask how you've been, or where you've been." He says. He's like a second father
to me. Always turning things on me... when we first met, I had run away to wherever my feet took me when I found out my mom had left my father. My real mom.
There was a man; most likely drunk. He was following me, and I was maybe seven or eight. At first it was just creepy, nothing to worry about. Then he kept following
me, three blocks away from where I first spotted him. I picked up my speed, but so did he. I was soon running. So was he. The first building I saw I ran into. It just so
happened to be the library. I ducked behind the bookshelf. I peeked my head of golden curls up and looked through the window. He was gone. I let go of the breath I
hadn't realized I was holding. All of a sudden, there was a hand on my shoulder. I jumped.
"Are you alright?" Asked a man.
"Yes, I'm fine." I say, though I wasn't.
"Really? Because you just came running in here like nothing.." He said. I sigh.
"A man followed me." I said.
"Oh. Don't mind Mr.D, he's actually a nice man. A bit of a drunk, but otherwise not harmful. I'm sorry if he scared you. But.. he lost his daughter. Maybe you looked like her?
I don't know. But please, come sit down and warm up by the fire. It's reading night, and the theme tonight is Christmas Stories. There's hot chocolate."
And that is the wonderful story of our meeting. Ever since, he's looked out for me, when my father couldn't.
"Annabeth?" He says, snapping me out of my own mind.
"Oh, sorry. I've just.. life hasn't been so fair for the past few years. I'm sorry, so here I am." I say. He smiles.
"Well. We have a new shipment of books, but they're still in the packages. If you'd be so kind, can you help the intern in the back?" He asked.
"Sure." I go behind the desk, and give him a hug. Then I continue on back. I walk in, and notice the guy I'm working with. Black hair.
"Hey. So.. where am I supposed to go?" I ask him. He looks back. My heart drops.
Green eyes.
"Percy?"
Woo! Random Disclaimer: I DO NOT own any of those songs named above. But they sure are awesome, so be sure to check them out! I think this is one of
the longest chapters I've written.. but IDK. This is one of the fastest updates in a while, right? Cheers to that! Questions!
Q: Where are you wonderful people?
A: Beats me.
Bye!