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Hiya! So, I'm guessing you liked the previous chapter? Well, I'm glad you did! BTW, I forgot to mention but, thank you to my dear cousin, MisogiNe, for the exams on SexEd. But, don't worry, the awkwardness is over, because right now, we have other problems. PERCABETH! What will happen to them? Bwahahahaha! You'll have to find out for your self.

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Annabeth's P.o.V

He looks at me with wide, panicked eyes. His grip on my hand tightens as he looks at me with those sad eyes. Ugh! I shouldn't have said that!

"W-what?" he asks "Why?"

I sighed "It's nothing Percy, just forget about it" I say, not looking him in the eyes. I can't take it if I see his beautiful eyes full of sadness again.

His hand finds my chin and he slowly tilts my head up so I am looking directly in his eyes.

"What did I do wrong?" he asks in a soft whisper

I smile at him, though it was difficult, with him being sad in front of me and I knew I caused it.

"You did nothing wrong." I tell him "You're perfect."

"There must be something wrong." He insisted

"Just, forget it for now. We can talk about this later." I tell him

"But-"

I stop him with a kiss. And I make sure to pour my whole heart into this kiss to assure him that nothing was wrong and that everything was going to be fine. He responds to my kiss with the same feeling as his hand finds my cheek. I pull away for what seems like hours and look him straight in his eyes.

"No buts." I told him "Now let's go home, okay?"

There is still worry in his eyes but he nods and smiles at me. He takes my bag and offers me a hand. He pulls me off the bench and we make our way to his car.

The ride was silent, and even though the air was a little tense, I preferred it that way. It gave me more time to think. I pulled my feet up and hugged my knees as I stared out the window.

I thought of what Leila said. How she said that Stacy liked Percy when they first met. Hoe she still liked him now. I mean, it could be possible, with half, if not all of the girls in school are practically crushing on my boyfriend, why can't she like him too?

And, I know I would be kidding myself if I denied that I don't see how she looks at him. When she looks at him her eyes just suddenly shine brighter, when she's laughing with him, her face lights up almost immediately and finally the hint of sadness in her eyes that disappears just as quickly as it appears when she sees me with him.

I mentally slap myself for noticing this only now. Of course she likes him! But why hasn't she done anything? She doesn't glare at me or gives me a fake smile. She tried to befriend me even though I'm her crush's girlfriend. She should hate me! She's liked Percy since freshmen year and missed her chance at telling him she liked him. But, I liked Percy way before her. And we've gone through a lot together. Ugh!

I groan out loud and rest my forehead on my arms.

"You alright?" Percy asked beside me. I look up to see his face etched with the same worry I saw when I told him that we had problems in our relationship.

I smiled at him "Yeah, just a few things I don't understand."

"You sure?" he asked

"Yes." I say and look back out the window.

This time though, I think of Leila. She hasn't done anything to try and break us up in a few weeks now. I wonder why? Is she backing off because she knows that Stacy likes Percy? Did she tell me that just to mess me up and doubt our relationship?

I sneak a glance at Percy. He's looking straight ahead but I still see worry on his face.

Would he ever leave me?

No, of course not. By the way he reacted earlier; I'm sure he cares about me. And he promised himself. He promised he wouldn't leave me and that we would build something permanent.

But promises could be broken. But he would never break a promise. People change. Not him!

Oh great, I'm thinking like an Aphrodite girl and I'm arguing with myself! Great, just great!

We slow to a stop as we reach a red light in the busy streets.

"Hey Annabeth" Percy called

"Yeah, Percy?"

"Is this about Leila?"

"Why would you ask that?" I ask, not wanting to worry him anymore.

"Well, I just thought, maybe she talked to you about me or something and you know, told you something about me and her, because if she did, it's not true." He said

I chuckle a little "It's not about her, and if she did say anything about you and her, I wouldn't believe it."

He chuckles a little bit too "Good. I wouldn't want to lose my girlfriend because of some lies."

And before I could stop it, I blurt out; "Well, with all the things going on, I'm afraid I'm the one who's going to lose you."

His head snaps towards my direction.

Oh, stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Why would I blurt that out?

"What do you mean, with all the things going on?" he asks

I look away from him "It just slipped out Percy. Forget it."

"Yeah, it slipped out, which means you're hiding something."

I don't respond.

"Annabeth" his tone pleading "Why are you hiding stuff from me?" he asks

I don't answer for a while. But, I sigh and answer him anyway.

"Because things are complicated Percy. I just don't want to worry you with false doubts."

"Doubts?" he asks and I sigh "Look Annabeth, I'm not that stupid. I can at least understand what's going on if you just told me. I'd understand."

"I didn't mean it like that Percy!"

Honk! Honk!

We both turn around to see a middle aged guy honking his angrily horn at us. We completely forgot that we were in traffic. Percy sighs and runs his fingers through his hair before driving forward.We drive in silence, this one tenser than the first.

5 minutes later, we arrive at the apartment building. We enter the basement and park in their parking space. He turns off the engine and we just sit there, looking at our knees in silence.

"I'm sorry" he starts

"No, I should be the one apologizing Percy." I say "I shouldn't have brought up a subject that would've worried you. I shouldn't have blurted things like that."

"Yeah, but if you didn't then all of those problem would be bottled up inside! Those doubts could've hurt you! I could've hurt you! And you know, I don't like seeing you hurt!" he says, his voice rising a few times, but not in an angry way.

I unbuckle my seatbelt and face him, leaning in closer. I reach up my hand a caress his cheek.

"I never doubted you Percy." I whisper "I would never doubt you."

He sighs

"And you have never hurt me. Ever." I add

"Just, please don't hide things that bother you from me. I want to help you." He says

I smile "I promise. I'll tell you everything that's been bothering me after dinner. Okay?"

He smiles too and nods. He leans in closer and takes my face in his hands and kisses me softly on the lips. I smile against his lips as we kiss. We pull away a few seconds later and he gets out of his car and opens the door for me.

I take his hand as we go to the elevator and go to his apartment. Oh, I hope I keep my promise and tell him everything after dinner.

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So, will she reveal everything or will she leave a few things unsaid? Bwahahahaha! I have been so evil lately! Even my cousin, who I live with wants to know what's happening coz I don't show her my work! HAHAHA! Though, I have to admit, this chapter was pretty cheesy. Even for me!

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