The school was rebuilt a month later and the teachers planned that it would be best for all of us that they would just make all the students who are willing to stay overnight do so to finish all their projects and for them to catch up on the lessons. Though many groaned at the idea, they eventually found an upside to it when they found out that we would choose who we're going to sleep with. But, Mr. Gristle strictly stated that they should be at least ten in each room and that everyone was being monitored very closely.

It was actually really easy to gather up the group. Since we were all inseparable, there were no arguments, no violent reactions, not even a single comment. Though I was pretty worried because we are with the Stoll twins and we never dared stay in the same room as them because, 1. When you wake up the next morning you would either have a fake beard super glued to your face or all of your hair shaven off, and 2. The guys would be complete and the guys complete would lead to utter chaos and destruction. But they promised to behave.

Percy and I were already heading to school with backpacks slung over our shoulders when we bumped into Rachel. I honestly was in no mood to fight anyone, and seeing that she was fueled with every single kind of words that you never thought a person would ever say to you, I decided to walk away with my boyfriend at my tail.

We immediately headed to the fifth grade math room where we would be staying when we're not doing anything. I was actually kinda grateful for just being alone with him, teasing and joking and talking and kissing. And I would stare at those beautiful green eyes and wonder why in the world he is right beside me.

The moment Travis and Connor walked through that door, they already have those looks on their faces that immediately stated that something bad is going to happen and we can't do anything about it. "So, what are you planning to do now?" I sighed, sitting on one of the desks.

"I thought you might like this one, dear Annie." Travis said with his signature lopsided grin.

His twin copied the same smile. "We're going to do something that would get Rachel Dare off your back for all eternity."

"Or until the effects wear off."

They told me one of the most ingenious plans yet. I would even have taken credit for it on how foolproof it is! It was as if they've been planning it for such a long time (and I really think they did). "I know that look, Wise Girl" Percy mused from beside me, his eyes glinting with mischief.

"Then you know me all too well, Seaweed Brain" I replied. And with that, we headed out.

It was simple. Percy and I distract Rachel and her cronies by heading to the pool, where my boyfriend will start swimming. And you know how he catches everybody's eyes when he's swimming. And after that, while they're drooling over his abs, I'd act jealous and get mad at him for absolutely no reason. And then we're going to fake a breakup. Meanwhile, Travis and Connor will sneak in their room and redecorate it with gothic materials that they somehow possessed. And in the end, while they're sleeping, the twins would also change all the clothes they packed with black, black, and black, and make sure that they're going to wear it.

Well, maybe it wasn't that simple.

The plan took action. My boyfriend was wearing a t-shirt and his swimming trunks and, hand in hand, we walked towards the gym where the pool was located in the basement. Everything went according to how we planned it. Rachel Dare and all of her friends were giggling as they followed us, underestimating my senses for I haven't looked once behind me. But I knew they were there and they were complete.

We made the argument as meaningless as possible. We started fighting about a college scholarship that he was too early to receive or about how he noticed me and this guy we made up hanging out way too much. This caught her attention and a smile formed on her lips. I took a deep breath, wiping the fake tears in my eyes as I delivered the blow.

"Percy, if you're not comfortable with this relationship, then I think it would be best if we break-up!"

He glared at me. "Maybe your right" he hissed but his eyes flashed with pain as if acting this out hurts him just as much as it will if the real thing comes. I'm just praying that the real thing won't come.

Behind me, I heard squeals and absolute glee filled sounds. I knew this was Rachel but I refused for her to touch him since we're still very much together. Percy hauled himself out of the pool and followed me to our room with the slut probably thinking that he's going to pack his things and move to another one. But once we're out of earshot, my boyfriend pulled me to his arms and kissed me full on the lips. "That was a little too convincing" he muttered. "I don't want anything like that to happen again. Promise me that we're not going to break-up." I managed a smile and nodded, burying my face on his wet but drying chest.

"What happened?" Chris Rodriguez asked worriedly, seeing that my eyes were still a bit tinted red from my entire crying scene moments ago.

I told them everything that happened, stressing on the important bits and not all those kissing scenes that I enjoy way too much. Travis and Connor took that opportunity to barge in the room, breathing hard and carrying an empty black duffel bag. "You're really taking revenge on Rachel seriously" Nico commented as we sat in a circle.

"Well, I think she deserves it."

By five, we all followed our specific schedules, like a regular school day. Thankfully, since Mr. Gristle gave each of us new ones, Percy and I have all our classes together. It was either coincidentally or our dearest principal realized that Seaweed Brain studies better with me.

We were doing our Biology homework, to make a perfect representation of the entire process of photosynthesis when we heard the scream coming from the room down the hall. Travis and Connor high-fived and I hugged Percy tightly, laughing as Rachel and the rest of her friends ran, flailing their arms in the air. When our math teacher, Mrs. Dodds, asked them what was wrong, they all pointed to the place they were staying.

True enough, when we followed them, everything was black. Their sleeping bags were now pure black, all of their clothes were of the same color, and their make-up bags were long gone. I swear, Rachel was hyperventilating, breathing in the paper bag the teachers gave her. Out of the corner of my eye, the twins were snickering, glad that the entire thing went according to plan.

Suddenly the red head turned towards me, her green eyes wild with anger and humiliation. Before I could even blink, she lunged after me, pulling my hair as she screamed nonsense. All of the teachers were unsuccessfully trying to drag her back and Percy was pushing her away from me, holding me in his arms once he did. "You okay, Annabeth?" he asked, examining my face and neck.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I panted

"What the hell, Rachel!" Percy screamed at the girl. "Why'd you do that?"

Her face turned as red as her hair, either with fury or embarrassment. Everything seemed to be pointing towards her hatred of me and I bit my bottom lip, knowing well that this might lead to much more serious circumstances. "She did this to me!" she said.

"How could she ever do that to you when you saw us in the pool?" my boyfriend's eyes flashed dangerously and those who knew him took at least three steps backward. Me, on the other hand, moved even closer to him, placing a hand on his shoulder.

But he didn't move.

He pushed Rachel against the locker, his forearm against her neck hard enough to suffocate her. While the teachers were trying to stop the fighting, they still couldn't. They knew that once Percy Jackson was mad, no one can stop him from being that way except for me. And even I was having a very distinct argument with myself whether or not I should stop this. Sadly, my conscience took over and moved towards him.

As I hugged him from behind, my head placed lightly on his shoulder blade, I soothed him until he let her crumple to the ground choking. "You don't touch her." It was strangled. "You don't touch her, ever. I don't care if you're a girl, Rachel. If you ever do that again, you will pay for it." And with that, he stalked away with his hands in fists.

We were still in eyeshot when I pulled him to a searing kiss, making sure that Dare sees that we were still very much together. My dear math teacher was three seconds away from pulling us apart when Paul stopped her, letting us act out what is needed to be said, with tears in my eyes. "I love you" I breathed as I placed my head on his chest.

"Love you, too"

I took one step forward and I immediately fell to the ground. Apparently, my legs have given up on me from the stress I was experiencing. And the bad thing was that everyone was staring at me and how I was acting. Percy, seeing my situation, carried me bridal style back to our room, ignoring the many whispering that was heard from behind us.

For the first time in years, I felt helpless, weak, as if my world was falling around me. I was taught that revenge was never the answer to anything. And now, I was so blinded by hurt and hate that I forgot it. I hated myself for it, hated how it has tempted me to do things that I never liked doing before. And my heart ached at how the rest of my body did, sobbing silently as Percy placed a blanket over my body. "Are you sure you're okay?" he asked with a sigh, sitting across from me as he added the final touches to our project.

You see, ever since I found out that Percy can draw, I was taking advantage of that. He made every single drawing that was needed in full detail and I wrote what was needed. You see, my school doesn't really depend that much on technology for us to learn. Well yeah, we use the TV in our room but that was only every once in a while. Our projects were rather simple compared to the others but we have to make it very elaborate.

"Look, I think you need to rest. I'll just ask Will to do something about that bruise." I have a bruise? He gestured to my left cheekbone, the exact same place where she slapped me so many months before, and caressed it softly. "I'll finish this up and try to get the other one done too."

"No, I have to help." I sat up and grabbed my pen from my bag, my hands shaking.

"You don't. You've done enough." He placed his fingers on mine and placed me gently on the sleeping bag, kissing my forehead softly. "Just rest, for me."

I didn't sleep. Instead, I just let my entire body rest. I didn't know why it hurts so badly when Rachel just pushed me to the ground… God, that's why it hurts so much. The floor was cemented and the force was just too much for me to handle.

Will Solace treated on my bruise while Percy massaged my legs and my arms, making my tensed muscles relax with the slightest touch. He also gave me aspirin for my headache. The school nurse was out for the night because even though there are still students in school, she would be out by 4:30. It was really stupid for her actually to just leave when we needed her most and if we do call her, it would be too late. At least Will knows what to do since he's already a senior and he's planning to study medicine and his dad's a very well known doctor.

"She'll be fine in a few hours. I'll tell Paul about what happened to her but she'll be fine."

Percy nodded, "Thanks man" Will smiled and left the room.

By nine, I was forced to get up. Thankfully, whatever he said was true and I could already walk properly again. The only bad thing was that I bumped into Rachel on my way to the classroom. We didn't acknowledge each other but I was pretty glad that I don't have to hear that annoying voice of hers. "We have to go." Percy pulled my arm suggestively and I nodded, refusing to look her in the eye.

"You missed a lot of things while you're asleep, Annabeth." Violet muttered as she hugged me tightly.

That was when I noticed that she was holding hands with Michael Yew. "You're together now?" I asked, sitting down on the nearest chair.

They both shared looks and blushed wildly, retracting their hands and taking at least two steps away from each other. I shook my head, remembering when Percy and I used to be like that. Honestly, they were so cute together. "What made you think that?" Michael cleared his throat audibly.

Seaweed Brain chuckled. "Nothing" he mused carefully, taking a seat beside me. "So, what are we going to do now?"

"Ms. Umbrage is planning to lecture us on the Chinese civilizations when she said that it would be better if we make something that would best represent it." Malcolm, a friend of ours, said.

"Great, another project to pass tomorrow"

"Sorry, man"

But he just smiled. "It's not your fault"

Since it's by group, Percy and I paired with Jason and Piper (both of them being in my class). Even though they're a year younger than we are, they've proven themselves to be in the same year. Piper McLean is very smart. She's resourceful, clever. She honestly reminds me of myself. Jason, on the other hand, can be like my boyfriend. But he's not the kind who asks stupid questions. He's witty, very witty, even when he mostly relies on instinct. "So, what do you want it to be like?"

"We can make like a replica of the Great Wall, then write how Shih Huang Ti enslaved millions of people just to build it."

"Better yet, we can just add that"

On the desk were the only materials that we needed. Luckily, Percy just happened to bring a set of paints just in case something like this happen. Since many of our friends still don't know about his hidden talent, we decided to just tell them about it.

And let's just say they were pretty shocked.