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School for me has been okay for me so far. I haven't been bullied, talked about in whispers, or stared at. I guess people finally decided to give me some peace for once, which is good if they want to meet their maker.

"Denise!"

I turned around to see a chesnut haired girl in a white dress running up to me with a bright smile. Let me introduce you to Shelby Daniels, daughter of Harmonia. She's the only other person who's ever been nice to me since we were little. Our moms don't get along very well, but she and I get along fine.

She considers me her friend, but I always thought of us as aquaintances. She's got plenty of other friends, but for some reason she would always want to hang out with me. I always assumed that it was out of pity.

"How was Camp Half-blood?" she asked, walking next to me to our first class.

"It was fine," I replied. "I had alot of fun. Did archery, made some new friends..."

"Oh, I'm glad! I wish my mom sent me to Camp Half-blood!"

I giggled at her childishness. Shelby always did act like a child every now and then.

"Oh, I almost forgot. There's a rumor saying that you stole Percy Jacksons heart, is that true?"

I blushed at this. "W-wh-where did you hear that?"

"All of the satyrs and nymphs are talking about it? Is it true? It is! Oh, I'm so jealous of you, Denise!"

My cheeks turned into a brighter shade of pink in emberassement.

"So are you two official?! Tell me, tell me, tell me!"

"No, Shelby, we're not a couple! I'm still trying to figure out my feelings first!"

Shelby jumped at my outburst, which made her calm down a bit. "Oh, okay then."

We then went into our first class in silence before she went over to her friends. She tried to pull me along with her, but I shrugged her hand off of my arm and sat down in the front. It was then that I felt my phone vibrate and I took it out to see a text message from Percy.

Sea_Prince: Morning, beautiful ;)

I giggled before I texted back.

Chaotic Witch: Percy, I'm in the middle of class!

Sea_Prince: Woops! Sorry bout that. Txt me l8ter?

Chaotic Witch: lol sure. Bye, Percy

Sea_Prince: Bye. I luv u 3

I giggled before putting my phone back into my pocket and I heard a squeal and turned around to see Shelby looking over my shoulder.

"Shelby!" I shouted at her.

Shelby jumped before she went back to her seat. I rolled my eyes before the teacher came in. After a while, during lunch my phone vibrated again.

Sea_Prince: U in lunch?

Chaotic Witch: Yes. Rnt u supposed 2 b in class? :/

Sea_Prince: Lol u caught me there! I just couldn't w8t any longer...

Chaotic Witch: Perseus Jackson! Ur supposed 2 b focusing on class! Dont get urself distracted cuz of me! Silly sea-weed brain XP

Sea_Prince: Lol alright, lil miss chaos! I luv u 3

Chaotic Witch: Lol ik ^_^

I put my phone back and continued to enjoy my lunch. I then looked up and jumped at the sight of Shelby sitting next to me.

"Fuck! Shelby, how long have you been there!"

"Long enough to watch you text away with Percy," she replied, giggling.

My cheeks turned pink and I glared angrily.

"Oh, yeah, I almost forgot." Shelby reached into her dress pocket and took out an envolope. "This is for you, I think."

I took it from her before opening it and take out a note. It was a...

Oh, gods. This is another love letter!

"Who's it from? Whos' it from?"

I handed her the note and she gasped in shock. Why did she gasp? This love letter was from Dylan Appler...

Dearest Denise,

I understand that you are trying to figure your feelings for Percy, but I would like for you to reconsider.

Percy is a very nice guy- don't get me wrong -but I think that you deserve a better demigod. Someone like me.

You know, I've always liked you the moment I saw you. What I had with Annabeth wasn't real, as you probably know. I only went out with her because I wanted your attention. Now I'm deciding to open up my heart to you completely. So please, do reconsider your decision with Percy.

Love,
Dylan

"The son of Hermes!" Shelby shouted in rage. "Denise, you can't reconsider your decision with Percy! You two belong together!"

At that, my heart started pounding furiously. What is this feeling? Is this the first sign of love?

"Shelby, can we not talk about this?" I asked all flustered. "I don't feel comfortable."

Shelby calmed down and nodded. "Hey, the Olympians have decided to throw a costume ball this Halloween. Are you going?"

I knitted my eyebrows together. "No, I'm not really that fond of parties, Shelby."

"Aw, but it'll be no fun without you!"

"I'm sorry. Maybe next time..."

Shelby pouted and crossed her arms like a child, making me laugh at her.