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PERCY POV:

I couldn't think of a time I'd been more happy than when I was with Annabeth. She snuggled into my chest and I sighed.

Popcorn we had tried to toss into each other's mouths was strewn all over the floor. I was lucky to have a roommate that loved to organize and clean. Jason and I moving in together was kind of a last minute recent thing, but it ended up going great.

"Percy?" Her voice was music to my ears. I smiled.

"Yeah?"

"What's going to happen? With… us? And our agreement?"

I turned to look at her. Honestly, I had been trying not to think about it. I didn't want this to end, I wanted a real relationship.

I wanted her.

"What do you want to happen," I asked carefully.

"I'm not sure." I glanced at her worriedly. She wasn't sure? Maybe I was reading into her feelings. "I think Luke thinks that our date means we're basically official."

I felt my entire body stiffen, and I knew she noticed. She was basically going out with Luke.

How had I forgotten about that?

We had been in a happy, dreamlike lust for so long.

But now reality was setting in.

Shit. I put up a guard, shutting off any emotion. Any heartbreak would be saved for later when Annabeth wouldn't be there to sense my vulnerability.

"I thought you said it was just a casual thing." I tried my voice even, and hopefully at least somewhat casual. Jealousy poisoned my veins.

"I thought it was. But I guess he's talked to his friends about it, like the Stolls. They told me he's reading into it a lot."

Her voice was innocent and almost clueless. How could she be so oblivious to the fact that she was breaking my heart? She was going out with another guy. Another freaking guy.

There was no hope for us. She had led me on, and made me fall for her when she was dating someone else. I was pissed.

She had been double timing me this whole time.

"So… then our deal is over I guess. We don't have to hang out anymore." I knew she would sense the anger and harshness in my words, even as my voice was calm.

"Have to?" Her voice was hurt, and I decided to ignore it. I was the one who had the right to be hurt. The girl I loved had just rejected me.

"Well, yeah. You have a boyfriend I guess. I don't need to step in."

I forced my voice back to silver blades. I couldn't afford to lose my temper, or else I might've blurted something out. Something I didn't want her to know.

"I didn't realize spending time with me was such a chore."

I didn't want her to hurt. I just wanted to be safe. But I guessed it was a necessary evil.

"Well, it's not like we're actually dating. That's not going to happen." Why did she sound so surprised? She was dating Luke! "So we can be over."

My voice was cold, and I didn't make any move to change that.

If she realized I was in love with her, she would win. I didn't want my dirty laundry aired out for everyone.

I glanced over at him, and I was shocked to find she was crying. Why would she cry? Maybe she was upset she was losing a friend.

Or maybe she was just disappointed she couldn't toy with me anymore.

I tried to keep up the walls around my heart, but it was hard when I saw the pain in her eyes. Still, I managed to stay still.

"Why did you kiss me?" Her voice was small. I frowned at her.

Why wouldn't I kiss her? I was in love with her, and she was so gorgeous… She was Annabeth Chase.

But that was over. I needed to get over her.

"I dunno," I said coldly. "I just felt like it, I guess. I didn't realize you'd think it meant something."

It hurt to lie to her like this, but I was done with this whole game. I needed something real, not someone who couldn't figure out what she wanted.

"Okay then," she whispered, slowly standing up. She straightened her back into impeccable posture and turned up her chin.

Always so proud, this one. She gathered up her things, and headed towards the door.

It took everything I had not to run up and comfort her, but where would that get me?

She was dating Luke. We couldn't be together. And she didn't want to, anyways.

"Bye," I heard her say quietly. I didn't say anything in return.

I simply waited until she turned the handle and stepped out the door to fall apart.

I called Grover and Jason.

"What the hell do you want?" Jason answered. "I'm about to go to office hours! I'm basically failing Business-"

"Annabeth and I are done," I interrupted.

A moment of silence and then, "I'll be right there."

"Are you okay?" Grover asked.

I sighed. "No."

"I'm with Juniper right now. Is it okay if I bring her?"

"Yeah, sure." As much as I was hurting right now, seeing my best friend happy with his girlfriend would do nothing but help. Juniper was great for Grover, and even though my sort-of relationship just ended, I didn't mind seeing theirs.

"Okay. We'll be there soon."

"Kay. See you."

I sighed and got up from the couch that smelled faintly of Annabeth's lemon shampoo. It was sweet and dainty, and I knew she only bought it because spiders hated lemons. It was adorable that she only got that kind to not be scared.

I really needed to stop thinking about her.

I headed to the kitchen and did something I'd only done once in my life, after my stepfather Gabe died.

I got drunk.

It made me a little sick to know I was drinking. Really, alcohol had only caused me pain.

But I wanted to forget.

I needed to forget.

Jason kept beer in the fridge, as well as other assorted drinks just in case guests needed anything.

For once, I was happy that he was so uptight.

I grabbed a bottle and opened it quickly in my palm, not caring that the metal ridges slit my hand a little.

As soon as I took my first sip, there was a knock on the door.

"Hey, Grover-"

I was pulled immediately into a hug.

I wasn't expecting to get a hug from my best friend's hippy-ish girlfriend, but the comfort was nice.

"Good, he needs a hug," I heard Jason say from behind me.

"Thanks, Juni." She gave me a big smile.

"Anytime."

"Is that a beer?" I glanced over at Grover. "I didn't realize it was that bad."

I rolled my eyes and took another swig of the bottle.

I didn't want a whole speech right now. Grover knew my backstory with alcohol, how my stepfather would get drunk and hit my mom.

How I didn't drink unless something huge happened.

"Oh, Percy." He patted the armchair next to him. "Sit down, buddy. It'll all be okay."

I didn't know if that was true.

Oh, Percy. He's bby.

I get sad writing these but you guys made me so happy. Oh my goodness. I can't freaking do anything except thank you.

But I like making people feel things. I'm really not sure.

My mom got home from work and she's already drinking. Blahhhh. I'm kind of like Percy I guess lol. I don't know what I'm saying but I like ranting. Fanfiction is me ranting through these characters I guess.

But yeah, alcoholism sucks.

Try to stay away from it!

Love y'all,

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