Helllooo everyone! I'm back from my week long break! Yay! HOLY CRAP! 434 reviews! Crap, guys! You're amazing! I came home with 151 unread messages in my inbox. It was awesome :D Perhaps we can get 500? That would be so awesome.

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Annabeth Goes For a Swim

Annabeth woke up that morning to the sound of the shower running in the bathroom. She flipped over on the bed to see that Percy was, indeed, gone. She stretched and yawned before sitting up, her hair stuck to one side of her head. Today was a Saturday (to which Annabeth was grateful) and all she wanted to do was relax, but Rachel's arrival was still heavy on her mind. After realizing that she was falling for Percy, how was she supposed to relax knowing Rachel was around?

Annabeth groaned and fell back against the fluff that was her pillows. She heard the door creak open and she looked up to see Percy walking in wearing jeans and a black t-shirt, his hair glistening from the water. Annabeth felt butterflies flutter in her stomach at the sight of him.

"Oh," Percy spoke. "You're up."

"Uh, yeah," Annabeth replied, sitting up again. "I just woke up."

Percy nodded and went to sit beside her. "So, what are your plans for today?"

"Sit around and do nothing."

"Hmm…" Percy hummed, taking her hand. "That sounds like fun and all, but what if I asked you to go to the carnival with me?"

Annabeth blinked. Well that was unexpected…she thought. Then she smirked a bit. "Percy Jackson, are you asking me out on a date?"

"More or less, yeah." He smiled.

"Well then, I guess I have to accept." She smiled back. Percy grinned, causing her heart to skip a beat.

"Go get ready, then!" he exclaimed happily. Annabeth nodded, smiling, and disappeared in the bathroom.

Percy continued to grin as he got up and went to the kitchen to have some breakfast. He poured some cereal into a bowl and munched on it happily. Right when he finished, he heard the shower turn off in the bathroom, and he heard the door open. He being Percy glanced down the hallway and caught a glimpse of Annabeth, still wet and only covered with a towel.

Percy blushed and swallowed dryly. He quickly averted his gaze to the empty bowl in front of him. He put it in the sink and sat on the couch to watch some TV while he waited.

Annabeth, meanwhile, was dressing in the bedroom. She slipped on some shorts and one of her plaid button down shirts. She went into the bathroom to fix her hair. She put on a little make up and went to Percy, grabbing her heels on the way to him.

Percy stood up upon seeing her and shut the TV off. He raised a brow at the heels in her hand. "You're still going to wear heels?" he asked incredulously.

"Yes," Annabeth said a bit defensively. "So what? I like wearing heels."

"You know I never noticed how short you are without heels…" Percy trailed off, finally realizing the difference in their height. She barely came up to his chest, but with the heels she reached his chin.

Annabeth pouted slightly. "I'm not that short. You're just too tall."

And it was then that Percy realized six foot was pretty tall. Granted, he barely reached the six foot mark...

"Anyways, are you ready?" he asked.

"Yup. Let's go!"

The two walked the nine blocks to the carnival. When they reached block seven, the smells and sounds of a carnival hit Annabeth, and she couldn't help but smile. She hadn't been to a carnival since she was a little kid, and she was actually really excited.

It was actually pretty strange for Manhattan to have a 'come-and-go' carnival since it had quite a few amusement parks. However, the difference was this carnival was more of the traditional rides: roller coasters, Ferris Wheels, super shots, etc. Also, they had the cheap games where if you shoot the duck, you win a prize for your date.

Annabeth couldn't help but chuckle lightly at the thought. It was so high school, but it was so fun.

"Here we are!" Percy stated, holding his arms out wide. He clapped his hands together and turned to her. "What do you want to do first?"

Annabeth smirked. "Let's go on the roller coaster."

Percy grinned back. "Roller coaster it is, then."

He grabbed her hand and led her through the maze of people to the ticket booth to get some wristbands so they could ride rides all day. He then led her to the roller coaster line. The ride looked amazing. It started off with a huge lift that then dropped to wind around the street in twists and turns.

"Next," the Carnie said, opening the gate. Percy and Annabeth piled in and sat in one cart. The guy came down to make sure they were all buckled in, and then they were off. They shot out onto the track and went up the ramp. They finally reached the top, and then they rushed down, twisting and turning around the street. Annabeth laughed as her hair whipped around. She gripped the handlebar tightly, and Percy just grinned.

"Having fun?" he shouted over the whip of the wind.

"You bet!" Annabeth replied. After another minute, the ride stopped and the two stepped off on slightly shaky legs.

Annabeth sighed. "That was fun."

Percy just grinned. "Want to do it again?"

"Heck yes."

The two went on it again, and then they went on some other rides, just enjoying what the carnival had to offer. They decided to go play some games when someone called for Percy.

"Percy? Is that you?"

The two looked behind them to see the one and only Rachel with her red, frizzy hair.

"What a coincidence…" Annabeth mumbled darkly. Her happy mood immediately dropped upon seeing her.

"Just try to be nice," Percy pleaded. Annabeth just huffed.

Why the hell is he so nice to her? She thought irritably.

"Hey Rachel," Percy greeted.

"What are you guys doing here?" she asked Percy, barely glancing at Annabeth.

"We're on a date," Annabeth cut in, grabbing Percy's hand and smirking slightly.

Rachel glared at her and crossed her arms. "Hi, Annabeth," she said tersely.

"Rachel," Annabeth replied just as snarkily.

"Uh, guys…" Percy cut in. He was worried they would start attacking each other. "Calm down. What are you doing here, Rachel?"

"I was here on a date, but the jerk left me."

"I wonder why…" Annabeth mumbled. Rachel, thank God, didn't hear it, but Percy did. He nudged her slightly.

"That's too bad. Why don't you hang with us?"

Annabeth stared at Percy incredulously. Whatever happened to their date?

"Really? I'd love to!" Rachel exclaimed. Annabeth switched her gaze to Rachel, a feeling of helplessness over washing her. "Let's go play some games!" Rachel said, pulling Percy's arm.

Annabeth glared at her as Percy stepped back to grab Annabeth's hand. The three walked to the first booth, which was a throwing booth.

"Make three baskets and win a prize!" The Carnie there called out. "You sir," he said, pointing at Percy. "You look like you have a good throwing arm. Want to take a shot and win something for your ladies?"

"Sure. Why not?" Percy replied. He stepped up and took the basket ball.

"You have five tries to get three baskets. Good luck!"

Percy shot the first one and missed.

"Ooh…why don't you try again?"

He made it.

"Ding, ding, ding!"

Percy shot his third basket and made it.

"Yes, yes, yes! One more, man!"

Percy missed his fourth shot.

"Dude," the Carnie said to Annabeth. "This is the most intense action I've seen all day."

Annabeth raised a brow.

"Okay, dude, you have to get this one…or it's no prize for the ladies. Can you do it?"

Percy narrowed his eyes. "Watch me."

Percy shot his final basket. The four watched in amazement as it ran along the rim twice before sinking in.

"We have a winner!" the Carnie announced, ringing a bell beside him. "Pick a prize, sir, any prize!"

Percy decided to get a big teddy bear and he gave it to Annabeth. Cheesy, but cute.

Annabeth smiled. "Thanks." She glanced at Rachel, who was glaring at her, and smirked.

"Well done, sir, well done!" the Carnie said to Percy. "Now who's next?"

Percy, Annabeth, and Rachel continued on.

"That was really cool, Percy," Rachel said, smiling. Annabeth rolled her eyes.

"Thanks, Rachel," Percy replied. "Where should we go next?"

"Let's go to the shooting one," Rachel suggested.

"Okay. Is that alright with you, Annabeth?"

She just glared at him.

"I'll take that as a yes…"

The three walked to the shooting booth, where they had to shoot all the rubber ducks in thirty seconds.

"I got this one," Rachel said. She stepped up and took the gun.

"Thirty seconds," the Carnie said dramatically. "And…start!"

Rachel took aim and fired immediately. She kept hitting them, and Annabeth was mildly surprised. She was also a little scared that she was that good with a gun.

Rachel was down to three ducks. "You're going down," she whispered. She fired and shot one down. Two left. She shot it, leaving one more. Just as she took aim and was about to fire, the Carnie said, "Time!"

Rachel blinked, surprised she hadn't finished.

"Better luck next time," the Carnie said, taking the gun.

"That's too bad," Annabeth told Rachel, an edge of sarcasm to her voice. "You'll get it next time."

Rachel glared hard at her. "What the hell is your problem? You're being a jerk."

"My problem is your always flirting with my fiancé," Annabeth replied, glaring back. "You're his ex. Just leave him alone."

"What if he wants to hang out with me? Are you going to stop him?"

"No, but I highly doubt that. Why would he want to hang out with you if he broke up with you so long ago?"

Rachel growled and shoved Annabeth in the shoulder. Annabeth almost fell down, but she caught her balance and stared incredulously at Rachel. Rachel just smirked.

"Stop it!" Percy exclaimed. "Fighting's not the answer!"

"Shut up, Percy!" they both yelled. Percy blinked.

Annabeth threw the huge teddy bear at Rachel. This surprised Rachel, and she got smacked in the face by the bear. Annabeth smirked, but then Rachel ran and tackled her.

"Oh my God!" Percy exclaimed. "Ladies! Calm down!"

"What the hell?" Annabeth yelled, shoving Rachel off.

"Bitch!" Rachel yelled back. Now they had the attention of some surrounding people and the Carnies.

Rachel shoved Annabeth again, and Annabeth lost her balance and fell over…

…into a tank of water.

She was completely submerged for a few seconds before coming up, gasping for breath. Rachel stared, shocked. She hadn't meant to do that…

"Annabeth!" Percy exclaimed. "Are you okay?"

He reached his hand out to help her, but Annabeth just glared at him. She grabbed his hand but then pulled him down into the water with her. Then, with what dignity she had left, she climbed out of the tank, dripping water everywhere. She didn't even pause to glare at Rachel.

Instead, she just squeezed the water out of her hair and tried not to cry as she made her way home alone.

:O

Oh dear. Not again.

Anyways, I had an awesome time at my friend's cabin. We flirted with a lot of boys. It was amazing. Oh, and I got to see Jacob Black shirtless again :D He is soooo yummy.

I had an...interesting dream last night. I dreamt that I was Percy and there was a huge battle going on, and I helped Annabeth and a few other people to safety before going off to fight, and before I left I was like "Is there anything you want to tell me before I go?" and she was like, "No, but I want to give you this." And then we made out. It was hot. Lol just kidding. It was just really funny. :D

Review please! Only four more chapters left :'(

-Akatsuki Child