Jeez, I never thought I'd be the type of girl to get wrapped up in boy drama. I had big plans for my life, and I wasn't going to let HIM, out of all people, get in my way and distract me from my future. Ugh, I wish I had never even met the infuriating boy! But... then I think of those intrusive sea-green eyes, the bright blush in his cheeks, the way his black silky hair fell in waves across his forehead...wait, where was I?

Oh right, him.

But, as they say, I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start at the beginning of my adventures. I'm taking you all the way back to my first day of college, where it all began.

DEMIGOD UNIVERSITY

the only college in existence for those of our kind

I stood there in awe, the giant sign looming above me. The gold-plated letters shone brightly as the sun hit the italicized words underneath.

The only college in existence for those of our kind, I read again. Yeah, if we lived long enough. As a demigod, most of my life has been spent fighting off monsters and waiting for the next weird, creepy thing to happen. But here, at Demigod university, I don't have to worry about that anymore. This place is where my dreams come true.

This is where my life as the world's greatest architect begins, I thought to myself. I took a deep breath, shouldered my heavy bags, and walked up the large stone stairway and through the doors.

As I pushed on the strong, oak doors, I caught my breath at the scene in front of me. Bustling around me were kids just like me, moving in on their first day. Suitcases and pillows and mini fridges lined the walls, cramping the narrow hallways and pushing bodies close together.

Just then a tall, slender, and drop dead gorgeous brunette approached me at the front of the hall. She smelled of strawberries and had a loving smile, the kind that made you feel really special inside, like she had been waiting all day to see you.

"Hi there! I'm Silena Beaurguard, your RA. Welcome to Demigod University! You're gonna love it here! What's your name so I can find your room for you?" Her deep brown met mine as she gave me another award winning smile.

I smiled back. She had a calming affect on my first day jitters.

"Hi, Silena! I'm Annabeth Chase."

"Annabeth Chase" She drawled as she looked down at the clipboard in her hands. "Ah here we are, room 24! Here let me help you with your bags. Follow me and we can get you all settled in!"

She grabbed one of the bags from my shoulders, spun on her heels and then delved into the crowd.

"So Annabeth, tell me about yourself! Who's your god parent, what are you studying, what's your favorite thing to do for fun?"

"Well, I'm a daughter of Athena, I'm going to be an architect major, and my favorite thing to do for fun is probably lay in bed all day with a good book." I smiled sheepishly at her, knowing she probably thought this was lame. Guessing from her stylish outfit and perfectly applied make-up, I'd say daughter of Aphrodite, not to stereotype or anything.

"Oh my gosh, typical child of Athena. I love it though, I'm actually pretty interested in books myself. My siblings think I'm lame for it but I actually like school and I like learning."

"Who's your parent?" I asked.

"Aphrodite, but I'm guessing you already knew that." She raised an eyebrow at me curiously, and I had to laugh.

"I had my suspicions." I admitted with a smile.

"Of course you did." She smiled back at me and we kept walking.

I took the brief moment of silence to observe the kids around me. Boys and girls, so co-Ed halls. Just great, I thought. Boys are smelly and noisy, it's gonna be impossible to sleep around here, let alone study. Hopefully it won't be that bad. Could be fun, I guess. I'd try to keep an open mind. Lost in thought, I barely noticed when a tall silhouette leaned his head out of his room and shouted in front of him.

"Hey Silena! I just finished making my bed. Why don't you come in and help me break it in, huh?" Male laughter erupted from the room.

I stopped immediately in my tracks and turned to face whatever hideous jerk had just made that remark.

What I got instead was the most gorgeous creature I had ever laid eyes on. Tall, dark, and handsome was an understatement. He was wearing black jeans, ripped at the knees, black vans, and a faded blue t-shirt that looked soft as hell, with a few holes near the top that showed signs of being worn in. I took in his slender figure, traveling up his body I could tell he kept in good shape. He was probably a swimmer, with long limbs like that. His spiky black hair splayed across his forehead, disheveled in a way that made me ache to mess it up even more. He had a cocky grin slapped on his face, and dazzlingly white teeth.

I felt my heart do a lurch when I saw his sea green eyes pouring into mine. For a second we stared at each other, neither of us wanting to back down, but then his eyes flickered back inside the room and the game was over.

He looked back at me.

"I wasn't talking to you baby, but by the way you just undressed me with your eyes, I'd say you want a little action as well."

I could feel my jaw drop to the floor.