Tutoring Chapter 13
By the time Monday morning came Annabeth had never been so happy in her life. She and Percy spent the entire weekend at Thalia and Jason's and every chance they got they would sneak off and make-out somewhere, but they also got to know each other better. Annabeth learned that he really did enjoy school, he just found it difficult because of his dyslexia, and that he was tired of being the bad boy he actually wanted to make his mom proud. He planned on studying marine biology at UCLA because he loved anything that had to do with water. Of course Annabeth told Thalia about their agreement considering Thalia wouldn't stop bothering her until she told her about it.
As she got ready for school part of Annabeth wanted to get dressed up again but Percy had told her that he liked her best when she was being herself. So Annabeth dressed in dark skinny jeans with black and red tennis shoes and a red blouse, and she put her hair up in her normal pony tail. Thalia and Jason didn't need a ride to school so Annabeth was driving by herself. She felt nervous about seeing Percy at school, what if he changed his mind about her. As she parked in her normal parking spot Annabeth shook her head it wasn't like her to get nervous over a guy, even if he was really good looking and an incredible kisser with rock hard abs.
Grabbing her bags Annabeth headed inside the school, not entirely sure when or if at all she'd see Percy. She was walking past the boys bathroom towards her locker when someone grabbed her arm and yanked her into the boys bathroom. She went to yell at whoever it was but when she was pressed up against the wall and familiar lips were pressed onto hers the words left her throat as she wrapped her arms around Percy's neck and relaxed into the kiss.
"Hey" Percy breathed when he pulled away.
Annabeth laughed "Hi" she said back playing with the hair on the back of his neck.
"Sorry about having to pull you in here but I couldn't really go in the girls bathroom" Percy said smiling at her.
"I don't mind, what are you doing after swim practice?" Annabeth asked.
"Going home" Percy said.
"What if we went to dinner instead, you like Chinese food?"
Percy smiled "An important thing you should know about me is that I eat almost anything".
Annabeth laughed "That's good to know do you want to go?"
"Are you asking me out Chase?" Percy asked grinning.
Annabeth ran her hand through his hair "I thought that was pretty obvious Jackson".
Percy laughed "I would love you to go to dinner with you".
"Good, meet me at my car after practice" Annabeth said pushing on his chest so she could get away from the wall.
Percy bent his head down to kiss her one last time "Okay, I'll see you in Greek and then again in tutoring. If I pay attention are you going to reward me?" Percy asked wiggling his eyebrows.
Annabeth picked up her duffle bag "Well see seaweed brain" she said kissing him one last time before walking out of the boys bathroom towards her locker.
Annabeth had just finished putting her stuff in her locker when someone slammed it shut barely missing her fingers.
"What the hell?" she yelled turning to face a red faced Rachel Dare.
"I saw you come out of the boys bathroom, and Percy come out seconds later. I know your hooking up with him" Rachel hissed at her.
"What Percy and I do is none of your business. He broke up with you" Annabeth said trying to remain calm.
"I'm the most popular girl in this school and Percy is my ex-boyfriend I should know which slut he's hooking up with after me" Rachel said smirking at her with her hands on her hips.
Annabeth sucked in a deep breath through her nose trying to remain calm, but she could feel her hand twitching to slap Rachel across the face. "First of all you're the school slut, and just because you and Percy broke up does not mean you need to know everything about his personal life. Move on Rachel, Percy doesn't want to be with you".
Rachel's nostrils flared and her face got even redder "When you don't give him what he wants he'll leave you. Percy is just like every other guy in this school after one thing, and it'll only boast his ego when he finally lands Annabeth Chase".
That did it Annabeth's temper flared and she raised her hand to slap her in the face, but before she could someone had Rachel pinned up against the locker "You ever talk to Annabeth like that again and I will personally make sure you will never be able to look in the mirror again" Thalia deadly hissed at her.
Rachel's eyes widened and her face had gone from tomato red to ghostly pale, she quickly nodded her head but didn't dare say anything Thalia released so Rachel could scurry away in her ridicules high heels.
When Thalia turned around to face her Annabeth smiled "Thanks Thals".
Thalia smiled "I knew you were going to slap her and she'd runt to the principle getting you in trouble, can't have that on my Annie's perfect record now can I".
Annabeth glared at her for the use of her nickname "Will ever stop calling me that?"
Thalia laughed "When it stops pisting you off and it stops getting funny maybe".
Annabeth shook her head "We need to get to class" she said walking towards Mr. Blofis' classroom.
"What you are you doing tonight?" Thalia asked.
"I've got plans with Percy, why?" Annabeth asked.
"Luke and I are going out wanted to know if you wanted to come along, but you're going out with kelp head so never mind" Thalia said smirking.
Annabeth laughed "You're never going to stop teasing me about this are you?"
Thalia smiled "Of course not you're going out with my kelp head of a cousin, I can't let this go".
"Sometimes I really hate you" Annabeth said as they entered the class room.
Thalia laughed "Yes but you love me ninety percent of the time and that's all that matters to me Annie".
Annabeth glared at her again as they sat in their seats. They continued talking about different things when Nico walked in actually on time for once.
Once he was in his seat he leaned forward to whisper in Annabeth's ear "So you and Percy huh?"
Annabeth turned around "He told you?"
"Of course he did I'm his best friend, he said he had to tell someone even though you guys are keeping it low key" Nico grinning at her.
"You say anything and I will hurt you Nico" Annabeth said as she glared at him.
Nico put his hands up in surrender "I promise I won't say anything".
Annabeth continued glaring at him before she turned around to face Mr. Blofis.
Since Annabeth took advanced classes she didn't get to see Percy until lunch time. But of course they couldn't really do anything because only Nico and Thalia knew of their newly found relationship.
"Hey Annabeth you think you can help me with my hand offs today at practice?" Piper asked.
"Yeah of course" Annabeth said trying to ignore Percy who was talking and laughing with Leo.
Annabeth and Piper continued talking about track practice when someone tapped on Annabeth's shoulder. When she turned around and looked up she looked into the brown eyes of Nathan Riley.
"Uh Hi Annabeth" Nathan said smiling at her.
Annabeth smiled "Hi Nathan".
"Can we talk?" Nathan asked nervously.
"Sure" Annabeth said keeping her smile on her face.
"Uhh in private?" He asked.
"Oh uh yeah okay" Annabeth said getting up from the table, but she quickly looked at Percy who had a cold expression on his face and he was glaring at Nathan.
Annabeth followed Nathan out of the cafeteria into the deserted hallway outside.
"What did you want to talk about?" Annabeth asked.
"Umm I was wondering if you wanted to go out with me this Friday?" Nathan asked smiling nervously at her.
Annabeth's eyes widened, she'd known Nathan since freshman year, they were in all the advanced classes together "Oh uhh, I… I'm kind of seeing someone right now. Were just taking things slow and don't really want to make it public yet" Annabeth said.
Nathan's smile faltered and his face started turning red "Oh that's cool, I mean that's good for you, he's a lucky guy" he said "I'll see you later Annabeth" he said going down the hall.
Feeling really bad about what happened Annabeth went back into the cafeteria joining her friends at the table again.
"What was that about?" Thalia asked.
"He just asked me for help on an assignment we have in advanced biology" Annabeth lied.
Percy raised his eyebrow at her, but Annabeth just shook her head. Percy and Thalia both knew she was lying but figured they would get it out of her later on, and not in front of their friends. Leo quickly went back to telling his story about some car he was fixing at his moms mechanic shop.
Thalia and Annabeth had Advanced English together so Thalia was able to get it out of her then, but Thalia didn't really say anything about it just smirked. Percy and Annabeth were still project partners in Greek and since it was due on Wednesday they spent the whole period working on it, not giving Annabeth the chance to really talk to Percy, who seemed a little more distant than normal.
After five minutes of Percy not speaking to Annabeth besides nodding his head when she explained things during tutoring Annabeth had had enough and slammed her book shut making Percy's head snap up to look at her.
"What is wrong with you Percy, we've been alone for almost ten minutes and you haven't tried to kiss me or hold my hand or even flirt with me yet" Annabeth asked.
Percy shrugged "Nothing's wrong".
"That's a load of bull and you know it, just say it Percy" Annabeth demanded.
"I know Nathan asked you out" he said looking down at his text book.
"That's why you're upset?" Annabeth asked.
Percy nodded his head "You should have said yes, he's better for you than I am".
Annabeth frowned "What are you talking about?"
"He's smarted than I am a better student, probably a better boyfriend. You know about most of my past, and the rest is just as ugly. Annabeth you should be with someone like Nathan" Percy said looking her in the eye.
Annabeth stood up walking to the side of the table Percy was on and took his face in her hands "You listen to me Percy Jackson, I have every right to choose who I want to be with. And I choose you, you're a smart guy Percy, you may not be book smart but you are smart. And I don't care about your past, mine isn't as clear as everyone thinks either. I want to be with you Percy" Annabeth said looking him in the eyes.
"I just don't understand why?" Percy asked softly.
Annabeth smiled using one hand to move the hair from his eyes "You might be extremely infuriating sometimes but you make me laugh, you're showing me how to have a life outside of school. And it's a very big bonus that you're cute".
Percy smiled "You think I'm cute?"
Annabeth laughed "Don't act like you don't know your cute Jackson".
Percy laughed "Well I think your pretty cute to Chase".
Annabeth smiled moving her face closer to his "Good, no more pity parties and kiss me already".
Percy smiled cupping her cheek as he pulled her closer to him "I've been dying to kiss you all day" he whispered before pressing his lips to her.
I know I'm taking forever to update but it's really hard to think clearly after working all day and coming home to do homework until midnight and then do it all over again. I know it sounds like I'm making excuses and I apologize I hate making you guys wait like this. But just know that even though I'm taking forever I haven't forgotten about you guys and wont stop until all my stories are finished and you guys are happy. Thank you for reading and reviewing it means a lot.