Welcome back. This is obviously post Tartarus. I'm not really sure what kind of mental state they would both be in, so I'm sorry if Annabeth appears wimpy. I believe it would have taken a toll on them. Characters might be a little occ. I apologize.
Disclaimer: I have not written multiple award winning, best selling novels. Therefore, I cannot be Uncle Rick
"Annabeth, are you alright?" I ask after I see that Annabeth had stopped walking and was frozen in the hallway.
"P.P.P. Percy," Annabeth manages to get out. Her voice weak, almost like she was being strangled.
I had heard a little about this Percy guy. Apparently, Annabeth had this hot boyfriend in New York and he means the world to her. Sometimes should would start screaming in her sleep for him. I'm not sure why, but he must be important.
"Annabeth. It's alright. Do you need me to call someone?" I was starting to get worried. Her breathing started getting more frantic as she started hyperventilating.
"Annabeth, I'm going to call someone," I say as I reach in her pocket for her phone. I search through the contacts and find the name Percy. I don't hesitate to click the call button.
"Beth?" I hear from the other end. "Are you alright?"
"Um hello?" I begin, not sure exactly what to say. "Are you Percy? I'm Annabeth's roommate, Laura Wilson. She's freaking out. I'm not sure what to do. "
There was a long pause and I thought he had hung up. "I'll be there in 1/2 an hour. Can you get her back to your dorm or something?"
"Um, ya. I could try." At this point Annabeth had started crying. I could tell she was on the verge of full out sobbing. I hung up the phone and tried to calm Annabeth down.
"Percy! I need Percy! He's gone." She her voice sounded broken and without hope.
"Shh Annabeth. I called Percy. He said he'll be here soon. How about we head back to the room, alrighty? We can wait for him there." I struggled at first trying to get Annabeth to come with me, but eventually she complied.
After 25 minutes of waiting and trying to calm Annabeth with little results, an urgent know was heard at the door. I opened it to find a thin, tall boy about our age with long, messy black hair and green eyes that look like they held the weight of the world in them.
The boy barges past me and runs to Annabeth's side. "Beth. I'm here for you now. I'll never leave. I'm here," he says to her, along with other comforting words. I see Annabeth visibly relax.
"Perce," she croaks, her voice hoarse from sobbing. "I was back there and I was alone. I thought you left me." Annabeth was cut off with a kiss from the guy I assumed was Percy.
"Annabeth. I'm here now. I talked to mom and she agrees. You can come back with me. You can stay at the apartment. Paul already has an application filled out if you want." Annabeth nods her head. "How 'bout you get cleaned up and I'll start packing your things. How does that sound. I'm right here if you need me." Agin Annabeth nods and stands up, heading into the bathroom.
"Is she going to be okay?" I ask when Percy stands.
"Ya," he responds. Last summer we went through some pretty hard times. I'm taking her back to New York with me. That was our original plan, but she had hoped she could get through it. She's strong like that, never backing down from a challenge." I nod.
"Do you need help packing her things? I can start a pile on her bed."
"That would be terrific," Percy says with a small smile. "We talked on the phone, but I guess we were never formally introduced. I'm Percy Jackson, Annabeth's boyfriend," he says, extending his hand for me to shake.
"Laura Wilson, Annabeth's roommate." I shake his hand. When we are almost finished packing, Annabeth comes out of the bathroom looking much better. I grab the toiletry bag she's holding while Percy pulls her in for a tight hug. I can tell that it makes her feel better. I finish packing her things and the couple continues to embrace, almost like their lives depend on it.
"Ready to head out?" Percy asks Annabeth.
"I'll meet you out there in just a minute." Annabeth says giving Percy a quick peck on the lips.
"Takes as long as you need wise girl," Percy responds before picking up the box of her items and heading out the door.
"Laura. I'm sorry for leaving you here. I just can't handle it anymore."
"I completely understand. Just remember that if you need a place to come back to, I'll be here." I say, giving her a sad smile.
"I know. I'll text you if I need anything, even if that thing is just to talk. I'm going to miss you Laura," Annabeth says as she reaches out to hug me.
I return the hug and say, "I'm going to miss you too. I just hope you can find peace. I can tell that's it's been rough for you."
We wipe away tears from our eyes and grab the remaining suitcases. We meet Percy by his car and he loads the bags into the trunk while Annabeth hops in the passenger seat.
"Bye!" I call, waving as they pull out.
They both wave back to me and I can tell that Annabeth will be in good hands.
