A/N: Hey guys! I'm back!
Okay so I'm thinking of having an unofficial end to this story at 50 chapters...What do you guys think of that?
The next chapters up until 50 will be longer and different, kind of special edition, then I end unoffically at 50.
I say unoffical because I still might update this, I just can focus on my other stories better if I have an unoffical end. I'll still write one-shots so I might add them to this story or just publish them seperatly.
So it's not that I'm gonna stop writing, I WILL CONTINUE TO WRITE. It's just that this story can go on for a long time, so it's better to declare some sort of "end" without having an end.
I hope I somewhat explained myself, I know that was a mess, sorry :p
Also, thanks to Sweet Cats for the prompt.
Here ya go:
I looked at the clock for the upteempth time, he was late. It was 3:15, he was supposed to be there by 3:00.
I sighed and looked through my papers to make sure I had everything and checked my phone to make sure that Piper had given me the right time. Percy Jackson, captain of the swim team. The team that had practically flew into state and come out first.
It was going to be the headline of the school paper and since I was the chief editor I got to write it. That is if the interview ever happened. Just as I was about to give up the door to the classroom opened at Percy Jackson peeked his head in.
"Hi," he said as he stepped fully into the classroom. His smiled and I couldn't help but smile back. I noticed his hair was still damp, meaning he probably came from the pool and that his green eyes sparkled. I could see why some girls thought he was attractive. He had the lean body of a swimmer and he seemed to eminate an easy-going and charming personality. But his grin practically flashed trouble maker.
"You're late," I commented.
He winced and rubbed the back of his neck, "Yeah, sorry about that. I stayed in the pool for too long then forgot the room number of where I was supposed to meet you."
He offered an apologetic smile. He looked too cute to stay mad at.
"It's alright." I gestured for him to take a seat.
"I'm Annabeth Chase, by the way. Ready to get started?" I asked positioning my notebook.
"Hi Annabeth," he gave a small wave, "and sure," he answered leaning back in his seat.
I grabbed my phone and turned on the recording button.
"Are you going to be reccording this?" he asked noticing my phone.
"Yeah, is that okay?" I looked up a bit confused.
"Oh..um..yeah. Are you the only one who will hear it?"
"Yes, it's confidential, if that's what you mean."
He seemed to relax at that. "Okay. Let's begin"
"So how has the journey been, from the start to finally getting first in state?" I asked. He considered the question for a minute before he responded.
"It's been a lot of hard work. To get the team in shape and then pushing the team to redefine our limits. It's been long and hard practices and a few jokes here and there. I think that we've come very far and that the team is definitely much closer and stronger now."
I wrote down his response even though I'd be getting the recording. I was a bit surprised at how well thought out the response was. He was certainly smarter than he gave off.
"And how does it feel to finally be first?" I asked the next question. And so it continued, I got through three more before he asked for a break.
"A break?" I asked confused.
"Yeah. I mean I've ansered like five questions and you know more about me than I know about you"
I looked at him, he seemed to be completely honest. "Okay, what do you want to know about me?" I asked giving in.
He grinned, "What's you're favorite color?"
His playful mood was contagious, "Green," I answered after looking at his eyes once more. "What about you?"
"I thought I got to ask the questions now," he whined, "but it's blue by the way," he added with a wink.
I laughed, he was ridiculous.
"What's it like to be the smartest person in school?" he asked.
"What?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Oh come on, you're on track to becoming valedictorian," he shrugged.
"How do you know that?" I was shocked.
"Who doesn't know that, and you aren't answering my question." he deadpanned.
I was surprised that Percy Jackson knew who I was. Not that I was a loner, but just that he was pretty popular and being swim captain and all and I was more academic.
"I don't know," I really didn't have an answer.
Percy sighed, "Okay then, what's your favorite animal?"
"Owls," I promptly answered that one. I thought they were really cool and they symbolised wisdom.
"Hmm, that's cool. They are beautiful, and sort of intimidating. Kind of like you," he said thoughtfully.
I blushed, not exactly sure if he meant to call me beautiful. Percy didn't seem to realize it because he just went on with the next question. After a few more I got him back on track and finished the interview. Not without noticing the other bits of small compliments and smiles that he sent my way. It was almost as if he was flirting, and now I was glad that the recording for the interview would be private.
"Well that's all, thank you for your time," I smiled.
"No problem, it was my pleasure, sorry for being late," he said, standing up but not leaving.
"It's okay, honest mistake," I replied as I gathered up my things.
Instead of leaving he waited till I was done getting everything and held open the door for me to walk out. I had to give him credit for being nice.
Once outside I looked at him once more, his hair had dried and now just look so soft I had the sudden urge to run my fingers through it.
"Well, um...thanks again," I said smiling.
"Yeah," he answered softly, he was looking right back at me. I could feel the blush rising on my cheeks as I gave a small wave an turned around.
"Wait, Annabeth!" his voice called me back.
"Yeah?" I asked as he walked closer to me.
"One last question," he rubbed the back of his neck.
"What is it?"
"Can I have your number?"
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"Hey Annabeth," Percy walked up to my locker waving the school paper. "This is a great story, and the guy who's interviewed, he sounds great."
"Shut up," I said shoving him lightly and taking the paper from him. I glanced over the story and skimmed through the rest of the paper.
"Good, no mistakes, a successful print." I commented handing it back to him.
"Well, I expect no less when the smartest and prettiest person is in charge," he beamed proudly.
I blushed, we had been going on like this, flirting here and there.
"What does pretty have anything to do with it?" I turned back to my locker.
"Nothing, you just are."
Before I could respond Piper ran up to me,
"Annabeth! This edition is a hit, a lot of people are reading it!"
"That's awesome!" I hugged her. It was great to see a high numbers of readership beause lately it had seemed a bit slow.
"You did a great job!" Piper exclaimed.
"That's my Annabeth," Percy added grinning. I definitely blushed at that. He just called me his Annabeth.
Piper ginned looking from me to him.
"You did a great job too Piper," I said quickly.
"Thanks, anyway, I got to go," she winked at me as she walked away.
I turned to Percy, "My Annabeth?" I questioned.
He blushed at that, and stuttered out, "Well...um..it's just...not to be rude, just...I'm proud of you?" he finally ended.
I shook my head at him, god he was an idiot. And for once it was him blushing and awkward instead of me.
"Is that a question?"
"No! I am, I am proud," he reassured.
"Then?" I prompted.
Percy sighed and looked down. He seemed to be steeling himself for something.
"Will you go out with me?" he asked, looking at me hopefully. He just looked so cute and innocent that I couldn't help it. I surprised myself when I leaned in and kissed him in response.
When we pulled apart slightly breathless, Percy looked at me with a mischievious smile and asked,
"Is that a yes?"
A/N: So what did you think?
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