What You Didn't Tell Me

by Jademarshal

Paul prides himself on knowing every type of teen there is but something about Percy stumps him every time. Maybe it's the way he can laugh and then suddenly look like he's seen to much for one man. Maybe it's because something about Percy scares Paul. One thing's for sure; Percy is dangerous. What happens when Paul finds out why Percy has so many scars? PJO belongs to Rick R.

2. Chapter 2: Don't Hurt Her

Paul's POV

I yawned and stretched, reaching over to throw my arm around Sally and instead met cold sheets. I was confused for a moment before remembering that Sally would be getting home later today.

I glanced at the clock, it read 10:49 a.m. I smiled to myself, glad that it was a Saturday and I had finally gotten to sleep in.

Just as I was about to lay my head back down on my pillow I heard a loud crash and a long list of profanities. My heart started to beat faster in my chest before I realized it was probably just Percy, still I should probably get up and see what happened.

It took me at least five minutes to get out of bed and pull on a shirt. Rubbing the sleep out of my eyes I groggily opened the door and walked into the living room. I stopped dead. In the middle of the living room was a sobbing Sally Jackson and a surprised but happy Percy Jackson. Sally had apparently walked through the door, seeing Percy she had dropped the two bags of groceries and left the door wide open in her rush to hug her son.

I smiled, glad to see Sally so happy. I closed the door and put away the groceries as well as did some dishes to give the two sometime to catch up. I was a bit confused though, it was normal to see a mother be happy at a sons return but this was almost like she thought she would never see him again.

I placed the last dish in the drying rack and walked out to the living room. As I turned the corner I heard a low whisper "you've been gone for a month!" screeched Sally in an undertone

Percy's reply surprised me, not just because of his answer but the way he said it. When I had heard from the other teachers around town about Percy they had always said he was disrespectful and a general nuisance but the gentle soothing in his voice made me realize how much he truly loved his mom. "Mom," but Sally didn't stop talking "Mom!" he said forcefully but his tone was still soothing "Listen, I'm sorry I was gone so long." I could hear the guilt in his voice. "I will explain everything! I'm so sorry I couldn't Iris Message you."

I decided to walk into the room now, intending to ask what 'Iris Messaging' was at a later time. Sally was in Percy's arms, her head on his shoulder, arms around his waist. Percy was resting his chin on her hair and his arms were holding his mom protectively against his chest. He caught my eye and nodded before taking a step back from Sally who hurriedly whipped her eyes.

"Well, you've already met Paul." Said Sally, looking slightly sheepish.

Percy nodded and as Sally turned her back on Percy his eyes changed. I could see it on his face, If I ever hurt his mom I would wish that we had never met and judging by how flippant he was about his injuries last night I had no doubt he was much more dangerous than he looked.