Annabeth POV

As a seasoned demigod, there are very few things I have seen in the mortal world that can surprise me. Zeus, there are few in the magical one, too. I am not someone who can be easily stunned. But Percy and Nancy knowing each other with obvious bad blood between them? I'll admit, that was kind of shocking.

"So you two already know each other," I ask. I know, stupid question (my Mother would disapprove), but the tension in the room is too thick to be cut by Celestial Bronze, and quite frankly, I don't know what else to say.

"Oh..." Nancy starts. She looks awkward and embarrassed. "Me and Percy went to Yancy Academy together. I was a bit of a…" Her words trail off.

"bully," Percy supplied.

She looks down dejectedly. "Yeah."

That much was evident. Nancy looked pretty guilty and Percy apparently didn't like her, and Percy doesn't dislike too many people. The ones he can't stand are often mean to him or people in general. That part makes sense. But, there's something that's bothering me.

"But it's Nancy," I say turning towards Percy.

He looks at me baffled. "Yeah?" He doesn't understand.

I thought back to all the words Colton used to describe Nancy back when I met her in our Junior year.

"Correct me if I'm wrong. Nancy Bobofit- the Queen of Goody-Two-Shoes, the Star of the Samaritans, every teacher's favorite pet-was a Bully?"

Nancy blushes. "Colton said all things to you, didn't he," she muttered.

Percy looks so confused, it's actually adorable. " She was..." He then turns his head and looks at Nancy questionally. Wait, really," he asks.

Nancy shyly nods. "During my 8th grade year, I kind of had an epiphany about life and s-stuff and decided to finally mature up and become a better person." Nancy laughs awkwardly.

Percy justs stares at her dazed. "Huh," he mutters. "Huh," Percy repeats. Gods, I hope his brain's not broken.

"Anyways," Nancy says quickly. "I'm sorry for being a jerk to you at Yancy. It was messed up and immature of me with all my insults and pranks." Nancy frowns and says "you know, looking back on it, I was a really bratty kid. I mean seriously, a peanut butter and ketchup sandwich? And just to throw it at someone, too?"

That's gross, I thought. Percy snorts at it though.

"Oh yeah," Percy chuckles. "Don't forget the noisemakers"

Nancy snickers, "I swear, you got into so much trouble with Mrs. Kerr."

Percy, confused, raises an eyebrow, "Who?"

"You know, our old pre-algebra teacher. The perky blonde lady who showed up after Winter Break? You didn't forget the name of the woman who handed you the most detention slips I have ever seen in my life, did you?"

Percy gives a half-nod and glances towards me with a sideways look. Ms. Dodds- otherwise known as Alecto the Fury- had been Percy's substitute pre-algebra teacher in sixth grade, whose real job was to sniff out Poseidon's demigod son (Long story. No, I'm serious. That story is long enough to make a best-selling novel). However, after Percy unwittingly killed her, the Mist, the veil between the mortal world and the magical one, of course, went to work replacing her with apparently some lady named Mrs. Kerr.

"Oh, right" Percy says. "I'd almost forgotten about her."

Nancy smiled at him, still with a trace guilt. "Again, I'm so sorry for being really mean to you back then. It wasn't fair to you and it was just plain wrong. I hope you'll forgive."

Percy justs smiles at her. "It's cool, and yes I forgive you for it. We've all got to grow up sometime. Just hope you still don't go around wedginging first-graders anymore."

Really, I thought. Nancy bits back a snort, though she looked embarrassed. Then she looks off thoughtfully. "Hey, you know whatever happened to Grover? Do you guys still keep in touch?"

Before Percy could answer, I interrupt. "Oh, yeah" I say. "Grover did go to Yancy with you," I say to Percy.

Nancy looked at me kind of surprised. "You know Grover Underwood?"

I nod. "He goes to the same summer camp as us. In fact," I say putting my elbow on Percy's shoulder. "He's the one who invited Seaweed Brain here that summer he left Yancy.

Percy playfully swats my arm off his shoulders, stands up, and says, "I can tell the story, you know." He's so cute when he pretends to be irritated with me.

I just smirk at him and take a step towards him. "I know."

He rolls his eyes at me and for a moment we pretend glare at one another. We then both lean in. Our lips were less than an inch apart when Nancy clears her throat.

"Umm… not interrupt the beginning of a make-out session," She says. "But visiting hours are about over, and Percy should probably go."

I narrow my eyes at her, but Percy just laughs. "Nancy's right, Wise girl. About time I get out of here and get started on my homework, anyway."

He looks pointedly at me, obviously referring to the lecture I gave him earlier about doing homework the day it's assigned. Just as obvious, it's a trick because he never listens to me when it comes to doing schoolwork.

"Yeah, yeah. I know that," I mutter. "But, don't think for a second I won't IM you about it later."

I hear Nancy giggle and I look back at her. "Well, I have make-up work to do, so I'll see you two tomorrow," She says while trying to stifle further laughter. Nancy gives one last smile at us and waves goodbye. Then, she opens the door and walks out.

"Well, that was something" Percy says when the door closes. For a moment he seems thoughtful, most likely thinking about how odd it is to have a nice conversation with a former bully.

He looks back at me with his signature troublemaker smile. "You know, that suggestion about a make-out session actually sounds pretty good to me right now."

I give him a stern look. "Oh, no. Not so fast," I say seriously. "She also said visiting hours are almost over, Seaweed Brain. And didn't you say you have to get home to start on your homework?"

He looks as if he wants to object, but decided better of it. So there is more than kelp in that head of his. Percy knows exactly how much grades matter to me. Especially his grades. I have every intention of us going to New Rome University together, and I will not let one poor, missing, and/or incomplete homework assignment come in between me, Percy, and a wonderful college experience together.

"Alright," Percy says. "I'll go if you walk me to the exit."

I grab his hand. "Oh Percy, did you forget where it was," I ask teasingly whilst walking out of the dorm with him in tow.

"Really," Percy asks, with fake hurt in his voice as he moves quicker so we're both walking at the same pace. "Can't a guy just wants to spend more time with his girlfriend?"

I smile back at him, "Can't a girl assume both as true."

"Fair enough."

We walk hand-in-hand towards the nearest exit. When we arrive, I give Percy a quick kiss on the cheek and he lets go of my hand. I watch him give me one last wave goodbye and he exits the building.

As I walk back to my dorm, I think back to my third question when I Judo-flipped him for surprising me earlier: Was it even worth it? Looking back on today, and knowing I'm going to spend an entire month with him in my school, I think his answer matches exactly how I feel.

"Totally worth it."

Time skip-

Nancy POV

Yesterday was a day full of surprises. Not only did I just came back from Amsterdam- which was beautiful, by the way- I also had the pleasure with reconciling with someone I never thought I'd ever see again. Someone who also just so happens to be dating the one and only Annabeth Chase

But I digress. Right now I'm sitting in second period AP Lang, waiting in agony for lunch. Maybe because I'm not such a fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald. I like the movie Great Gasby, not the book- though I'm not even a huge fan of reading, anyway. Chucks would kill me if she heard me say that (My nickname for Charlotte. Got the idea from the Peanuts character, Peppermint Patty).

I've tried for the last few minutes to read the book and have failed miserably. My attention begins to wander to the rest of the class.

To the left of me reading is Abbey. Abbey is a junior with short, blond hair and blue eyes with round glasses. She has a quiet disposition around her, but don't let that fool you. She's an absolute riot and a total nerd. Don't worry, I consider nerds to be the best people in the world.

To right of me is Alexa Lloyd. She's a short, round Filipino with raven black hair, round glasses and is a junior just like Abbey. I'm not that close to Alexa, but I've always been able to hold a conversation with her. Her normal mood about everything is either I'm done with everybody here or I'm a part of every inside joke, including the one about you.

As I begin to zone out our teacher, Mr. Sánchez, calls for everyone's attention. "Alright class, reading time is over. Since there's only 10 minutes left until the bell, you can have the rest of the class free if you stay quiet."

Good old Mr. Sánchez.

Aroused students begin pulling out cell phones or talking to nearby classmates. I'm just about to pull out my own phone when I feel a tap on my left shoulder. Without looking up, I smile.

"Yes, Thorson," I ask with a grin. Abbey grimaces at the use of her last name.

"Sorry," I add and I turn my head towards her. Happy she has my attention, she leans towards me.

"So," Abbey begins. "I heard you met the new guy Jackson."

I stare skeptically at her. "Yeah…"

"Isn't he as hot as I said?"

The only emotion that can truly describe my mood when she asked that question was complete awkwardness. "Uhh… I guess so. Not really me type, though. And can you goggle at someone else's boyfriend?"

Abbey shrugs. "A girl can stare"

Alexa snorts next to me. "Don't worry, Nance. Even Abbey knows better to try anything with Annabeth Chase's boyfriend."

Abbey looks over me to Alexa with an eyebrow raised. "Even me? Do you think I'm some kind of idiot? The only thing is I'm curious about Percy and Annabeth became a couple. I mean, I never thought she would ever want to date, especially in highschool."

Alexa snickers, "I thought she was someone that would completely against the very idea." Alexa clears her throat. "Hi I Annabeth Chase," Alexa mimicked poorly. "I have no time to indulge in silly past-times like dating when I am rightfully busy creating the ultimate college and career portfolio. Why would anyone willfully join something as illogical and irrational as a Relationship?"

Abbey giggles. "Yeah," She says now also mimicking her. "And if I was to join a relationship, it would to someone that's my intellectual equal. Someone whom I can have a rich and rational conversation with. Not someone I would stoop so low to call Seaweed Brain."

I roll my eyes at them. "That's mean you guys."

Alexa smiles apologetically. "Oh come off it. It's all in the name of good fun."

I shake my head. "If you want to know so badly on how they got together, you're best choice would be Charlotte, besides the two in question of course. I bet she's already interrogated Annabeth about every detail."

"Well, I'm not taking that bet," Abbey says. "Charlie's a hopeless romantic." Alexa nodded with fake solemnity.

The bell rings and we head to lunch.

When we arrive in the cafeteria I can already see Andrew, Colton, and Charlotte outside through a window. Colton and Andrew were sitting on either of Chucks in what seemed to be a heated debate. Chucks is just sitting there quietly eating her food and listening to music.

To the left of them sitting under a tree was Percy and Annabeth. Annabeth had her back against and an earbud in one, probably from an audiobook, and she smiled peacefully with eyes closed. Percy head was in his lap and content smile on his face.

For a moment I pause just to marvel at the sight. It's what a person can see when they just take a moment at two people. Percy and Annabeth were complete opposites, that's for sure. Percy's smile is tug to one corner of with care-free and childish joy hidden below the surface. Annabeth's is calm and serene in a stately fashion.

From what I've seen of her, I know Annabeth's an analytical type-of-person. She's always the one with the plan, always the one to take the most logical side in any decision. She sticks to the rules just to avoid any trouble, though she knows how to use solid arguments and technicalities if the need arises. Annabeth has a steely deposition around that intimidates everyone around her. If I'm being completely honest, that's what I most admire about her. She has always seemed like the embodiment of calm, cool and collected.

Percy on the other hand, from what I remember and have seen in the last 18 hours or so, is the impulsive type. He has never been one to plan ahead, nor does seem the most rational at times. He was a troublemaker before he left Yancy, and I'm pretty sure he still is. Percy seems so friendly and trustworthy, I'm sure he has plenty of cool friends at his other school, maybe even at this mysterious summer camp I've sometimes heard mentioned, too. He has always seemed like the definition of very wild, very excited, and very impetuous.

They shouldn't have worked so well, if at all.

Yet, they do.

Maybe Science is correct and opposites do attract, or maybe Love makes so little sense, it makes perfect sense. Just looking at the two of them under the maple tree makes my heart swell. I could tell that these must care deeply for each other. Why else would be together? I've listened to some of their conversations. They never appear to stop bickering and teasing one another. (My talk with Abbey the day before had also hinted me on that little fact.) I mean, it must drive Annabeth crazy when (and I mean when) Percy does something impulsive and stupid. It should frustrate Percy when Annabeth puts work above anything fun. Yet, there they are all lovey-dovey with each other. (I would be lying if I said I wasn't a tiny-bit jealous of them.

The more I think about the more I'm convinced they're such a perfect match for each other because they're opposites. That way they balance each other out. I know I'm saying a lot when I've only seen them together for less than 24 hours, but it's enough for me to come to this conclusion. The last I saw of Percy he was a lot louder and a lot more antsy. Sure that was 5 years ago, (and he was an 11-year old boy with ADHD) but people don't change that easily. What I saw yesterday was someone must have really affected by someone else- someone most likely named Annabeth.

I'm shaken out of my reverie when two hands cover my eyes. "That's not going to work Abbey," I say. Abbey groans and uncovers my eyes

When I can see again, I turn to her with my arms crossed. Abbey's trying to look serious, but I know the truth; and Abbey is incapable of acting serious for long.

"You are no fun," Abbey says in a mocking voice. Then she sighs and perks right back to her naturally perky self. "Come on. I promised Charlie that I'd sit by her, and I gotta talk to Colton about a homework assignment that's due next class."

And maybe to look at the cute couple laying under the maple tree. Abbey doesn't say but I can tell that's what she's thinking.

As we walk towards the door I ask Abbey where Alexa is. It's not that I'm worried- like I said I don't consider us close to be friends- but she does usually sticks with Abbey and Chucks. "Says she has project to finish with Kate," Abbey replies with a shrug.

We walk out the door and sit right in front of Andrew, Chucks, and Colton. Chucks sighs when she sees me. "Thank God. I thought I would die if I had to listen to Colton and Andrew arguing about which is better: DC or Marvel."

"It's DC!" Colton says pointedly to Andrew, a bit too loudly

"Don't lie to yourself. You know it's Marvel," Andrew retorts with an edge in his voice.

"DC"

"Marvel"

"DC"

"Marvel"

"DC!"

"Marv-!"

"Enough," Chucks yells making Colton and Andrew shut up immediately. Way to go Chucks.

"If I have to listen to you two one more time," Charlotte growls. " I'll send the both of you to the hospital!"

Andrew and Colton laughs, but I can hear the nervous edge in their voices. "How can a shorty like you hurt us tall men," Colton asks incredulously.

"Well, Colton," Chucks replies sounding deadly calm. "There are several ways I can induce torture that would be extremly hazardous to your health. Do you want to find out what they are?"

The two boys gulps and shakes their heads. Poor things.

"What's this I hear about torture?"

I turn to see Percy and Annabeth strolling. We all wave towards them, though Percy and I share an awkward smile. I know all has been forgiven, but it feels weird. I think that's something only time can fix.

As Annabeth sits right next to me, she gives me a conspiratorial smile. "So what did these two do to deserve torture? Something stupid?"

Colton gapes at her. "Andrew was the one who started it!"

"Did not!"

Abbey rolls her eyes. "What are you," she chides. "A couple of third-graders?"

I can see Percy snickering from the corner of my eye. He has one arm casually wrapped around Annabeth waist another absentmindedly tapping a ballpoint pen to the table. If greek gods were real, I swear I would be a daughter of Aphrodite 'cause I'm gushing over them so hard right now. On the inside of course. I still my dignity.

I look to my and see Annabeth giving me a sideways glance. I wish I knew what she was thinking. Annabeth has a really good poker-face.

"So, Annabeth," I begin. "You kind of mentioned that you guys go to the same summer camp, right?" She nods. "Is that where you and Percy met," I ask.

Everyone stops talking, and I can tell their just as curious as I am.

"Yep," Annabeth answers. She has far-away look in her eyes. We met when both 12.

"Wow," Abbey says. "You've known each other for a long time. How long did take for the two of you to start dating?"

Annabeth gives Abbey an amused smile. "Well, we started dating on Percy's 16th birthday. Mainly because this Seaweed Brain couldn't take a hint."

"Hey," Percy objects although I can hear the mirth in his voice. "In my defense, you were very subtle about."

"Subtle? I wasn't that subtle. You were just too oblivious to notice."

Percy and Annabeth stuck out their tongues and pretended to look offended.

"And you thought we were being immature," Andrew grumbles to Abbey. Chucks smacks his arm.

For the rest of the bell, we all take turns asking Percy and Annabeth all sorts of questions. Through most of the questions, their faces light as they recall fond memories of each other. I've seen friends in relations all the time, but they always looked either awkward or too chipper. I have never seen a teen couple look so comfortable with each other yet so happy with another.

Maybe both Science and Love is true. Percy and Annabeth are opposites that attract; and they make so little sense, they make perfect sense.

Author's Note: I'm not sure I like how this chapter ended. Oh, Well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Also, I know I pretty much dropped off the face of the Earth these last few months. I've been pretty busy with finals at school and moving back to the U.S and all. Then I experienced the dreaded WRITER'S BLOCK. So sorry. I'll try to be better next time. But, thanks to all those who commented, favorited, and followed this story so far. With hugs and kisses, Frazel2.