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ANNABETH POV:

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down so I didn't break down in front of him, or everyone around us.

I closed my eyes.

"Let me go, Percy. We can talk about it later, I guess."

He nodded slowly, a confused frown still on his face.

I waited until he dropped my hand and I lost our electric touch to walk away.

I hugged myself tightly as I walked back to my dorm, trying to press down my tears until I was alone.

It was hard though, and I kept having to choke down sobs. They came out as anguished hiccups. People were beginning to stare.

I fumbled with my key, growling angrily as I tried to put it in correctly through blurry vision.

I swiped tears away and tried again, finally getting it right.

I walked through the door, grateful for the silence. I kept it in until I reached my bed and sat down.

And then I sobbed. I could feel my heart ripping in two as horrible sounds came from me.

The pain was almost unbearable, and I couldn't breathe. I tried to take large steady breaths, but it was hard to focus with everything crumbling around me. I felt like an animal with a fatal wound.

Percy Jackson, the guy I was in love with. The one who I thought would never hurt me, never leave.

How could I have been so stupid?

Of course he wanted Calypso instead of me. She was optimistic where I was cynical, bright where I was dull. She came from a good family that actually loved her.

The worst part was, I understood.

I was the fill in while Calypso wasn't there, and I couldn't blame him. I had only ever been a bad influence for him anyway.

I sighed and curled up on my bed, wondering what I could have done. Was there any way he could've chosen me?

Maybe if I hadn't gone out with Luke. Maybe if I wasn't such a know it all. Maybe if I had dressed up more, or done anything better.

Maybe he wouldn't have fallen for Calypso.

But a tiny voice whispered in the back of my mind, getting louder.

Of course he's in love with Calypso, the voice told me. You're unlovable. Why would anyone stay for a failure like you?

It got louder and louder, repeating itself over and over again until I couldn't fathom a world where it wasn't true.

Because the voice was right, wasn't it? He would be happier with Calypso.

He wouldn't have to deal with my stupid daddy issues, and fear of abandonment and dumb ideas about architecture.

Gods. Everyone was better off without me.

I curled up under the covers, draping the sheet over my head to block out the bright light from my lamp made only more intense by my crying.

I was so mad at Percy, for making me fall for him when he was really in love with someone else. But could I blame him?

He was wonderful. Good looking, kind, smart, compassionate.

Could I blame him for wanting to leave someone like me?

Even I wanted to leave me. Why was I angry at him for wanting to do the same?

He's happier with Calypso, the voice told me. She's good enough for him. She won't burden him.

It kept going. It kept telling me things I didn't want to hear, but still believed.

It kept going, and going, and going until I finally fell asleep.

…

I woke to the sound of pounding.

"Annie! Annie, let me in!"

I reluctantly got out of the warmth of my bed and went to unlock the door.

Thalia was dressed to kill. Not literally, though, which needed to be clarified for someone like Thalia. But she looked awesome.

"Big date?" I sniffled.

"You know it, babe." She noticed my tear stained cheeks and puffy eyes. "Oh, no." Thalia's face softened and she pulled me into a hug.

She held me, and didn't ask questions. She shh'd me and squeezed me tightly.

She just rubbed my back and held me as I cried into her shoulder. After a couple minutes, I pulled back, and wiped my eyes.

"He's in love with Calypso."

Thalia glared at the door. "I'll kill him."

I smiled a little at her protective nature.

She was only 5'3, but I had no doubt in her Percy killing abilities.

She was like a mama bear when it came to people she cared about.

"He didn't cheat, I don't think. That's not him. But I overheard him telling Calypso he didn't know what love was until now. They were sitting so close together… he came after me when I walked out. He acted all confused. I think to spare my feelings."

"Are you sure that's what he meant by what he said?"

"What else could it be? She's gorgeous, smart, accomplished. Who wouldn't fall in love with her?"

"Sounds like someone else I know," Thalia said, nudging me.

"Thalia… I'm just an idiot who fell in love with a guy who didn't feel the same. He's out of my league, anyway. He doesn't have issues."

"Everyone has issues."

"Not like mine."

"Babe, your family sucks. But it's their own damned faults. I promise."

I shook my head sadly. "No, Thals. I figured it out today. It's not their faults. It's not Percy's fault."

"Of course, it is."

"Thalia, no. People just don't love me. I don't blame them."

Thalia's eyes widened and she pulled me to sit with her on her bed. She placed her lightning bolt plushy on my lap for me to hold.

"No," was all she said.

I frowned. "What?"

"No. To the lie you just said. No."

"Thalia-"

"No, Annabeth. You are not unlovable. That's impossible. Even if you were the worst person on Earth, and you're not even close, you wouldn't be unlovable."

"Look, I appreciate it, but-"

"No. You like being correct, right? You like saying true things. You are lovable. You are loved. I love you. Your family, even though they suck, they love you. And if Percy doesn't love you, even though I think he does, he must be the dumbest guy in the world."

A tear slipped down my cheek. Thalia was almost never sweet.

"Okay?"

I nodded, sniffling. "Okay."

"You idiot," Thalia smiled, producing a grin from me. She stood up, and held out her hand, pulling me up too.

"Thank you, Thals."

"Anytime, Anna."

She twirled me around and I gave out a watery laugh.

"Now, come on." She led me out the door.

"What are we doing?"

"We're getting your mind off this mess. We can figure it all out later. But for now, we're getting out of here."

And that was chapter 20!

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