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When I finally looked up, she was gone. Instead Annabeth stood there, people filing out behind her.

"I got put with Hermes." She groaned.

I laughed, "Poor you."

"Hey!" Hermes yelled as he walked over, "I am not that bad."

"You poked me with a pencil the entire hour!" Annabeth hissed.

Hermes shrugged, "It was only for 30 minutes, gosh, get your facts straight before you make accusations."

I could see the vein pop on Annabeth's forehead and apparently so could Hermes, because he winked and broke into a run towards the doorway. He was gone before Annabeth could even think of catching him.

"Ugh, I'd rather sit with a sulky Apollo than him."

I looked over at Apollo, he was muttering to himself as he gathered his things. Aphrodite was long gone with Athena and Artemis, and so was Hephaestus, which wasn't a good sign.

"Hey Apollo, you okay?"

He glared at me, "That traitor! I swear if he shows his ugly, big face to me I'll-"

"Ok, I think someone needs to take a walk." Annabeth laughed, "Why don't you walk by yourself and gather your thoughts, maybe calm down a bit?"

Apollo made a humph sound before storming out the door.

Annabeth and I shared a grin before we made our way to class ourselves.

"Well I can't say I have any complaint about the people I sit with." I smiled.

She seemed to go stiff at this comment, "So I saw. You sit with all three Angels…"

"Yes, but it's just the one that I care about." I rubbed the back of my neck sheepishly.

"Who?"

"Artemis." I stated, I felt like I could tell Annabeth anything. We were so close after that dance in sophomore year, I just never told her who I liked, the only person I ever told was Heph and Apollo found out last year. Was that a evening.

"Oh, you like Artemis? What a surprise." She rolled her eyes.

"What's wrong with that?" I frowned.

"All the guys like Artemis or your sister, or even Athena. It's so old now." Annabeth seemed to be angry.

"I really think we could be friends though, it's amazing how many things we have in common!"

She laughed, "Yeah right, an angel and a nerd, Percy, get real. She'd never go for you, she barely talks to you."

"We do...occasionally!" I protested.

Annabeth sighed, "Sure. I'm going to Spanish, what about you?"

"Same, but not AP." I blushed.

"Why not?" She asked.

"I'm terrible at Spanish. It's my weakest subject…"

"But Percy, we said we'd take all AP classes to get into Oxford or Cambridge!" She pouted.

"I know, I need to raise my Spanish grade enough."

"I'll see you at lunch or something then." She said as she rushed towards the closing door where her class was, "Hey I can tutor you if you like!" She yelled.

I shook my head, "I'm okay." I really had some pride left from over the years, I refused to get a tutor, I could do it myself.

Spanish really was not my strong suit, never has been and never will be. I had to take standard-grade, which was a bit embarrassing since all my friends took AP, even my sister. The only language that came easily to me was greek, which was because I grew up with our nanny teaching it to us.

As usual, I left the class with more questions than I did before I started. Spanish was so hard! What made it worse was that I had no friends in this class, it was the first day back and I had a double lesson, ugh and Mr. Can't pronounce his surname, was by far one of the worst spanish teachers in the history of this school. He was old and boring and didn't seem to want to be there anymore than I did, which is saying something, because if I thought french would be any easier I would take that instead.

Today, he told us to read through chapters 1 through 3 and we'd carry on with questions and discussions tomorrow. He gave us homework on the first day for fucksakes!

I huffed as I scanned my schedule, I had science with Mr. Moniker.

Mr. Moniker, why did that name sound familiar? Then it clicked, he was the teacher that interrupted Artemis and I at the sophomore dance. Great, just what I needed, another teacher that can't stand us high schoolers.

I strolled through the halls with easy, the younger scholars moving aside for me, I was a senior now, and a tall buff one at that. I grinned, it felt good to be the grade that was superior to the others, it meant no torment from anyone but the people in my own grade, not all the older grades.

As if reading my thoughts, I was pushed against the lockers. I faced my assailant, Orion stood towering over me with a smirk. I growled and stood at my full height, crossing my arms, Orion's smirk falter as he eyed my new body, he looked almost intimidated. It didn't last long unfortunately.

"Well look who we have here? Seems the nerd found out what a gym looks like." Orion, my arch nemesis, laughed mockingly.

Dionysus, who was standing behind him with Ares, poked my nose.

"Aww and no more pimples, who you tryna impress? Mrs. Armitage?"

The football jocks laughed. Mrs. Armitage was a lovely lady, but old, so very old, I'm talking stone age old. She was the school librarian, but I'm not even sure she knew she worked here anymore, she was always talking nonsense and was practically deaf. I guess they hadn't retrenched her because she had a way of making you feel bad if you ever did anything that wasn't agreeable to her.

I sighed, "No one, now may I please go? I'm gonna be late?" I tried pushing past them.

Orion caught my bag and pulled it off me, "Whoa, the nerd suddenly thinks he's the boss of us, guys!" He threw my bag to the floor and stomped on it, "Hope there was nothing valuable inside it." He cackled.

My fists balled up tightly before returning to normal, I took a deep breath and met his gaze calmly. If there's one thing that runs in my family, it was our tempers, I would feel sorry for these jocks if I were to ever lose it with them.

"No there wasn't. Now let me go." I said with a warning voice.

"Oooh" They mocked, Orion laughed and came right down to my face.

"Whatcha gonna do about it?" He smirked, "Nothing, because you're a pussy!" He slammed me against the lockers before giving my bag another kick as he sniggered with his lackeys. They walked away giving each other fist bumps and all those stupid things they do when they think they've achieved something. I guess if they thought that was some kind of achievement, they must not have had a proper taste of it yet.

"Percy, you ok?" I heard Annabeth's voice ask from behind me.

I faced her, "Yeah, used to it by now." I stated as I dusted off my bag. Well my lunch was ruined, now I had to buy, ugh and that line was incorrigible.

"They're such assholes, forget about them." She shook her head.

"Forget about who?" I smiled.

She giggled, "I have science now, you?"

"Same, ?" I questioned.

"Yes! Maybe we will be partners!" She grinned, grasping my hand and leading me to his class.

"Oh look, nerd love!" Some passing cheerleaders mocked, making heart shapes with their hands. I recognised them, Laney, senior; Amanda, senior and Caitlyn, junior.

Annabeth scoffed and gave them disgusted once overs before looking away. I just rolled my eyes, this social divide between us was utterly preposterous.

"You think they're calculating the best time of the month to do it?" Amanda smirked, making the others giggle.

"Listen you dumb f-" Annabeth began, but I clamped my hand over her mouth, not wanting her to say something to make it worse.

"Ignore them." I stated as I dragged her towards the class.

"Bye! The Life Orientation class is free if you want to see how to put it in the right hole!" Laney yelled.

I seethed at this comment but kept quiet and carried on walking. That slut should really watch who she pisses off, I'm the brother of the varsity cheerleading captain, I could ruin her. Hell, she's lucky she stayed on the team after that incident with Orion. My sister took a lot of convincing from Artemis to keep her. Artemis was too nice, I would have been pissed.

"I think this is his class…" Annabeth muttered as she checked the name on the door.

"Yeah, I remember because I sneaked Hermes out of detention here once." I chuckled.

Annabeth rolled her eyes, "We're not late, let's go in."

I opened the door for her and entered soon after her.

"Ahh, , Ms. Chase, good of you to join us. I've assigned seats, Annabeth, you're with Rachel."

Annabeth gave me a pout, "It's fine." I whispered.

If I wasn't with her, god help me. I would probably be put with some slacker, obnoxious guy or know it all girl.

"There's a seat next to in the back." He said with a small smirk playing at his lips as he glanced up at me, but it vanished in a split second.

I tried to swallow the spit that wasn't forming in my mouth, my mouth was dry. I met her eyes.

She smiled ever so slightly, leaning on her elbow as she read through her textbook. I didn't know if I should be happy at my luck or anxious, I did have a habit of embarrassing myself in front of her.

I set my books on the table and slid onto my seat, "H-hey." Smooth, I rolled my eyes at myself.

"Looks like you're stuck with me this semester." Artemis said with a joking edge to her voice. She hadn't looked up from her book, I had forgotten she took her grades quite seriously.

I nudged her, "Aww it won't be as terrible as you think. I quite enjoy our experiments in chem."

"You mean like magnesium based ones?" Artemis asked with a sly smile.

I blushed, "Oh come on, will I ever live that down?" I laughed.

She joined me very quietly, "Not at all."

Throughout the entire lesson, I had to say I had a very hard time focusing. Probably due to the fact that Mr. Moniker was just discussing the introduction, Artemis looked so sexy when she concentrated, especially with the light shining off of her clear skin, and the fact that every guy in class was staring at her with drool falling from their chins.

She was leaning on the table, pushing her breasts up, enlarging their shape, making the nerds who don't get a lot of action (besides from computer based means), nearly fall of their chairs.

I myself nearly fell off my own when her hand brushed my thigh as she passed me a note.

'This teacher never smiles XD' She wrote.

I released a small chuckle, 'He is more of an action rather than word type of guy. I'm like that'

She smiled as she wrote back, 'How so?'

'Well for example, instead of saying fuck you, I'll just lift my middle finger ;)' It was my lame attempt at a joke, but it seemed to work as she giggled quietly.

'Ur funny. Might not be a good idea for me to sit next to you :P'

My brow creased at this, 'Why not? O_o'

'You'll distract me ;)' Her hand remained on my leg as I wrote back, making my cheeks feel like they're on fire.

'Oh please! XD Have you seen everyone staring at you?'

She didn't get to reply to this, the bell rang, signalling it was lunch.

Everyone chatted as they gathered their things, some whispering and staring at Artemis. I noticed Annabeth doing so angrily to Rachel, I couldn't pin point what about though.

Artemis glanced up at me, "Nice talking to you, Percy. I forgot how funny you are." She smiled.

I grinned, "Maybe we will be in the same biology class, I have Mr. Moniker as well. Of course I get the one schedule where I won't change classes for like 3 hours at a time."

Artemis laughed, "Mine is like that, look-" She held up hers. I compared the two.

"It's similar to mine, we have lots of classes together. That's cool…" I blushed.

She tilted her head, "I'll see you after lunch then. I have AP Spanish."

I shook my head, "I have AP english. And I don't do AP spanish...I'm really bad."

She frowned, "But you usually do all AP classes, or am I missing something?"

I shrugged, "Well it's not my subject unfortunately. My C+ says so..." I chuckled.

She rolled her eyes, "You know most kids get D's when it's not their subject, but not you." She laughed, "Making some of us look bad here."

"Yeah right. You get great grades." I smiled as we began to walk out the class. Annabeth who was waiting for me completely slipping my mind.

"Ha!" She said.

"Arty!" Someone called from behind us.

It was my sister, she smiled a she beckoned Artemis over. Artemis turned to me, "I'll see you in class."

"Bye." I sent her a tiny wave as she walked away.

I watched as my peers parted for her, as if she were a goddess walking amongst the mortals. Gracing them with her presence when she was really to perfect and radiant to be near such unworthy people.

I really wished the social hierarchy was just a myth, then it wouldn't matter that she's some smart-I licked my lips- sexually appealing and stunning creature, and I'm well me.

"She talked to you." Annabeth stated as she eyed Artemis.

"I know, I'm as shocked as you." I replied.

"Mmm. Let's get to lunch, we have to find a good table before some freshman tries to take our one."

Ahh the cafeteria. One would think it a peaceful place where all the students can eat together in unity-HA! If you think that-you've never been in one, or more importantly, been in Goode's. Even in the cafeteria the great social divide is apparent. You see, just like the social hierarchy, it's divided into groups, divisions of where you are on the social ladder, much like the stairs in front of the school.

The losers, sit on the left side, while the populars, on the right. The lowest of the low sit by the dustbins, on the floor, while the rest get tables. The burn-outs or unattractive sit on the floor mainly. It's like how they would sit at the bottom steps by the stairway while the Angels would sit at the very top with the football jocks.

I'm sure you can guess where I sit. That's right! The left side, along with all of my friends. Where I had the perfect view of the cheerleaders, a.k.a Artemis. I felt Annabeth pull me along to our table, Apollo had claimed it as our own in the 9th grade.

"Yo Percy!" Hephaestus gave me a fist bump, "Pass me my phone-"

I barely heard his thank you as I handed it to him. I was staring at Artemis, she sat at the edge of the table, legs balancing on the seats. The cheerleaders smiled and giggled as she told a story, the smile on her face attracting many longing looks and giving off an approachable demeanor. She was a light in a dark room, while we were the moths attracted to the beauty of the flame.

Artemis spoke with her hands, I could tell she was enjoying her obviously humorous story, and judging by the way the cheerleaders were hanging on every word she said, as if each word was spoken by god, they loved it too.

"Percy!" Apollo waved his hand in front of my eyes, making me transfer my focus to him.

"Sorry, what were you saying?" I asked.

Apollo looked over at where I was looking, he rolled his eyes, "Oh my gods. Nothing."

I smiled sheepishly, "Sorry..."

"We're saying we're gonna have a party-" Annabeth grinned, "My house, dad is on some work-weekend bonding thing with the university."

"Sure, what day? Friday or Sat?" I ask.

"Friday, same day as the populars party, that way we won't start the year off wishing we were there." Hermes grinned.

There was logic to that. Many of the losers did wish that they were invited to those parties, but when they were invited to ours, they could forget about the cool clique for just a little while.

"I'm in." I beamed, "But we'll need to get some uhh-drinks…"

Annabeth nodded, "Duh! We can go together-" She winked.

I shrugged, "Okay with me. Not too much though, don't wanna have to walk home instead of drive. "

Apollo snatched my phone, 'Party Annabeth's house. Fri. Music. Alcohol. Pool. -Percy.' He broadcasted the message.

I laughed, "Really? You couldn't have used your own phone?"

Apollo rolled his eyes once again, "If they know you're going, they'll follow."

"Annabeth...will upstairs be open?" Hermes asked with a smirk.

Annabeth growled, "My bedroom is off limits, you guys can use the guest bedrooms. Spread the word. If you actually get laid…" She laughed mockingly.

I held my tongue, trying not to join her.

"Fuck you." He replied bluntly as he shoved a mouthful of gummy bears into his mouth.

I have a new favourite teacher. Mr.C, my AP english teacher, he was one of those rare teachers that weren't to young and weren't to old. He understood us, he respected us as long as we did him, but he wasn't too strict. He managed to keep our attention and make sure class was fun. Perfect.

And the best part, he took a shine to me. Looks like english will be a walk in the park, I already have the reading list we're gonna get through this year, he said we have a book report on every one. If I finish them all in one go, I'll have none for the rest of the year.

I eyed my schedule, Business studies, great. It was the one subject, besides Spanish, that I hated with a burning passion. The only reason I did it is because both my father and mother took it, they always wanted me to choose subjects that would give me a variety of future occupations. Despite what a disappointment I was to my dad, I somehow still wanted his approval, even if he wasn't here anymore.

I stepped into class, I noticed only one open seat. A blonde haired boy with a scar running down his face sat next to me.

He was good looking I guessed from the way some of the girls were giggling and winking at him. He gladly returned their advances with some of his own. His confidence made me realise how little I had myself.

I set my books down cautiously, he looked up at me and grinned.

"Sup!" He gave me a nod.

"Sup…" I replied.

He tilted his head as he saw my AP English book, my AP everything really. Math, Science, Biology etc.

"AP dude, huh? I'm Luke-" He held out his hand.

I took it, "Percy Jackson."

He grinned, "I do many AP classes myself, I just started now, some car trouble. I'll probs see you in some of em' tomorrow ey?"

I returned his grin with one of my own. Throughout the entire lesson, we talked, much to our teachers displeasure. Luke was pretty approachable after I actually got to know him.

He was definitely gonna be popular, I wonder if he'll actually stay friends with me. He was good looking, a jock, well a swimmer, he did track, he was charming, muscular and even funny. Why does life favour certain people?

"Hey I'll see you tomorrow, we could hang sometime. You seem cool." He stated matter of factly as the lesson ended. He threw his bag over his shoulder nonchalantly, "Save a spot for me at lunch if you up for it."

I nodded leisurely, "Sure man."

I frowned as I walked out the class, did a guy like him, literally talk to me the entire hour and still wants to sit with me at lunch? He doesn't know where he stands in the social ladder yet. Which means it was only a matter of time, I thought.

I strolled through the halls, lost in my own thoughts. Maybe Artemis was gonna have biology with me? If she did that would be cool, I'd have more excuses to speak to her.

A small figure hit his chest with a thump, "Hey!"

3rd Pov

Percy looked down to find Selina Beauregard, the junior year 'It girl'. She was beautiful, Percy will admit, but gods was she just like his sister. She believed in the social divide and really did believe herself above the nerds or in other words, losers.

"I'm sorry, that was my fault." Percy apologised.

Silena's head shot up to meet his gaze defiantly, she knew Percy was a senior, but she refused to submit. She was the It girl, he was some senior nerd.

Her dark brown hair, almost black, hit the tip of his nose, a scent of roses and french perfume filled his senses.

She glared up at him, "Watch. Where. You're. Going." She declared before taking a step back, realising she was very close to him.

Although, Silena did not recognise him. She would remember a senior with those abs and-she almost blushed-dimples, her kryptonite.

He smiled down at her almost smugly, "Sure thing." He stated as if her death glare held no effect on him.

Her glare was just not as intimidating as his sister's. Percy could only find it adorable rather than menacing.

Silena scoffed and walked around him, "Come on girls, let's leave before another nerd decides to walk into us."

Her two friends giggled and blushed as they looked at Percy, "But he's a senior, surely he get's leadway Silena?" One with honey blonde hair asked.

"Yeah, especially if he looks like that…" The other asked, with chocolate brown skin and dark brown hair to match.

"Yeah Silena? Don't I get leadway?" Percy made a mock hurt gesture at his heart. He loved being a senior, it meant he had a right to tease the younger grades, and boy was it fun not being on the butt-end of it for once.

Silena eyed Percy up and down, "I'm gonna be late, please move."

Percy rolled his eyes and bowed mockingly and stepping away, "Very well your highness."

Silena scoffed and adjusted the bag on her shoulder before walking past him, her friends two feet behind her. Just like how Artemis and Athena walked behind Aphrodite, it was the triangle formation of the Angels. Being an Angel is a tradition at this school, every year the seniors pass down the role to a junior, Percy wondered if Silena and her friends would be the next generation of Angels.

"Bye…" They whispered with a wink.

Percy scratched his head, why were they acting so flirty? He wasn't popular. He shrugged and made his way to AP math, Ms. Zeigler taught him, well that's what he found out, but Percy had no idea who she was. She was probably a new teacher, he heard the guys saying how hot she was, but Percy honestly didn't care what she looked like, as long as she could actually teach the subject he was good.

Ok, Percy would admit, she was hot, in a blonde haired-blue eyed kind of way. But Percy liked the way she taught most of all. She made sure to keep their attention but made sure there were boundaries, after all, we are seniors, we're almost as bad as teaching freshmen. Math, as usual, went by within the blink of an eye. She mostly just introduced herself and discussed the curriculum with a few examples, Percy didn't care though, no homework was what was most important.

Biology is the subject he was looking forward to, Artemis could be in his class or not, but Percy sure hoped she was. It would make biology perfect.

Percy got there early, well he wasn't sure early was the word. He wasn't late was the better description.

He searched the room for Artemis, she stood at the very back talking to Athena. Two angels were in his class? That's a first.

"Looking for me?" Annabeth's voice was heard behind him.

"Huh? Oh I uh-" He accidentally glanced Artemis's way.

Annabeth followed his eyes and rolled her own, "Once again, not surprised."

Percy shook his head, "I'm sorry, I was just-"

"I'm not in his class for biology, I came to drop something off for Mr. Hale. But you didn't notice that now did you?"

"I'm sorry, I was lost in my thoughts. Oooh you got Hale? Tough luck…" Percy grimaced.

Annabeth shrugged, "Nah, there's this hot blonde guy with a scar down his eye sitting with me."

"Luke?" Percy guessed.

"How did you know?" Annabeth frowned.

Percy smirked, "Just a guess, it's a common name."

Annabeth raised her eyebrow, "I feel like you know something."

"I feel like you're gonna be late." Percy laughed and gestured to the clock with his eyes.

Annabeth cursed, "Shit, gotta go. Chat later." She kissed his cheek before running out.

Percy chuckled and faced the two Angels, Artemis was looking at him already, her gaze speculating something, he didn't know what.

He waved and grin, she blinked a few times before gesturing for him to come over with a smile.

"We're in the same class it seems, what luck?" Percy hugged her, she giggled as he picked her up.

"Right? Also uhh-" She looked at the door.

Percy raised an eyebrow, "Yeah?"

"Who was that girl?" She looked up at him with her doe like eyes.

He blushed, "Oh her? That's Annabeth."

Artemis's brow creased, "Who? I've never heard you speak of her…"

Percy brushed a fallen strand of her hair behind her ear, "Probably because my friends have never really come up in conversation. Why?" He asked, completely oblivious to Artemis's visible signs of relief.

"Oh, she's quite pretty though." Artemis smiled, though Percy didn't quite think it was her real one. Her real one made her eyes sparkle like the water's of the ocean would when the sun set.

He shrugged, "I guess, in a smart kind of way."

Artemis was about to reply, but Athena beat her to it.

"Ermm you know I'm still here right? Sorry to be the rain on your love parade but-hello!" She gestured to her face, "I'm legit, standing right here, but apparently I'm invisible when you're around Percy." She smirked as Artemis's cheeks went as red as a fire engine.

"Athena!" She growled, "Bitch, let's go!" She grabbed her arm and made her sit at the table near them, furthest away from Percy.

Percy frowned, "What?" Was his intelligent response.

He really did not have a clue as to what she meant, because Artemis would never like him, she's way out of his league.

Percy sat at the table to Artemis's left, he was pretty close to her even if he wasn't sitting with her.

It was an empty seat next to him, after all, this class wasn't exactly full. Most people at this school that actually took biology and all around hard subjects were younger, this year's seniors had always been known as the 'Slackers', not everyone obviously, but enough to generalise the entire grade.

Mr. Moniker entered the class, making everyone go quiet and take their seat.

"Alright, it's the last lesson of the day, I wanna go home to." He stated so matter of factly that we laughed. His dry sense of humour was kind of the reason you had a hard time not liking him. Which surprised Percy, since he thought Mr. Moniker would be a bit of an ass. "I see some familiar faces-" He eyed Percy and Artemis, plus a few others. "Ok, let's get through this introduction quick, because I wanna relax just as much as you. Those damn Sophomores and juniors get so infuriating, am I right?"

It all made sense now, the seniors always liked him because they had a sense of respect for each other, the younger grades like juniors still needed to earn it.

The class laughed, "Yeah, you can always smell when they've been in a class, it smells like Axe Body spray!" A guy at the front who Percy couldn't identify chirped.

Mr. Moniker shook his head, "Exactly." He turned to the board, where the online textbook spread over the screen, "Ok, our curriculum will consist of-"

He went on to explain, very briefly what we would be doing throughout the year. Percy jotted down a few notes here and there, but he was mostly focused on ARtemis sitting not too far from him.

He just so happened to look at her right as she turned her head towards him. Percy's eyes widened as her eyes locked onto his, she must think he was some kind of stalker!

She tilted her head and smiled, "What?" She whispered.

Percy blushed, "I was-uhh-I just uhh-you're beautiful!" Percy held his hand over his mouth as soon as those words escaped his lips.

It kind of just slipped out in his flustered state. He didn't mean to actually say what he was thinking, now he really did look like some kind of freak.

Artemis's smile only softened, as did her gaze. She leaned on her hand, staring at him almost seductively. However, it didn't sound plausible to Percy.

She said nothing as a response, which made Percy's forehead start to sweat. Why was she staring at him like that but saying nothing?

After a few stressful seconds, she transferred her attention to Mr. Moniker, whom was explaining something about the curriculum, Percy guessed.

"Percy Jackson!" Mr. Moniker said, interrupting himself, "Repeat-" He narrowed his eyes,

"What I just said."

Percy stuttered, "Uhh-Percy Jackson?" He answered nervously.

Mr. Moniker rolled his eyes as the class chuckled, "Pay attention, I know it's late and everyone is restless, but please, we're almost done."

Percy nodded profusely.

The sarcastic teacher meant it when he said he was almost done. He finished in under 10 minutes, right before the end of the lesson.

"Ok, I think the bell is about to ring any minute, pack up and get outta here." He ordered before beginning to do the same thing.

The class burst into chatter as soon as those words left his mouth, as did the halls as students ran out the classes, giddy for the first day of never-ending hell coming to an end.

Percy glanced wearily at Artemis, hoping she wasn't going to use what he said against him. It could land him in serious trouble with her boyfriend.

That reminded him, where was Orion. Percy hadn't seen him at lunch if he thought about it, he wasn't focused on anyone but Artemis to care at the time, but now he did. Orion only appeared this morning to terrorise him, but he seemed to vanish right after.

His thoughts, however, were interrupted as a soft hand grasped his hand.

"Artemis?"

The smile that adorned her face made Percy swallow the saliva forming in his mouth. She may not have said anything outright yet, but her smile introduced very inappropriate thoughts into his head.

"I have a few minutes to spare before Cheerleading." She whispered huskily into his ear.

Percy gulped, "Wh-what?"

Artemis giggled and grazed her lips over his jaw, "The back of the building will be deserted, let's go."

Percy blushed, he didn't know whether to believe what he thought she was implying or not. After all, girls were mysterious, they say one thing but it could mean something completely different. If he tried anything without being sure, the next he knew he could have a red handprint on his cheek, or worse, be on the floor clutching his balls, who knew?

Artemis began to led him out the classroom, Percy gulped as she threw him a look that made his insides go turmoil. Some onlookers whispered scandalously as they saw the two teens walking towards the exit of the building, hand in hand. A growing ounce of happiness appeared on his face, it was happening, or at least he hoped it was. Him and Artemis were gonna be alone, in the mood, and by the gods was he ready. Although it was farfetched, he figured it couldn't hurt to try.

They turned the corner to the senior parking lot behind the building.

"Hey! What the hell are you doing nerd?" A voice owned by the one person in this school that I could not stand.

"Leave us alone, Orion." Artemis growled.

I stood at my full height, trying to desperately look confident. His eyes were smouldering with rage.

"No, no, no, no. You did not leave me for some lil' bitch." He hissed, taking a step forward and pushing Percy's shoulder.

People began to stop what they were dong and watch, like we were some reality show and they were the audience, watching us for their own amusement.

Percy's brow rose, Artemis broke up with him? This was news to him, he didn't ever think that would happen, especially if it was for him, the second part was more unlikely than anything else.

Artemis crossed her arms, "I left you because you're a cheating asshole."

Orion glared daggers at Percy, "You think she'd even look at you in any way? You're just some pussy who can't stand up for himself." He pushed Percy against the lockers. Percy clenched his fists, he needed to control his temper.

"Orion, stop it!" Artemis ordered. Percy could see the slight disappointment in her eyes as she eyed him, Percy knew she wished he would act like a man. This triggered something in his body.

"See? You got girls standing up for you!" Orion pushed him again.

Percy grabbed his hands and threw them aside, straightening his spine. Orion faltered as Percy stared at him with a menacing gaze.

"Don't. Touch. Me."

Orion laughed, "Oh please. Come on baby, let's go talk things out, leave this bitch be-" He grabbed Artemis's arm forcefully. She squirmed at his touch, hitting him.

"Leave me alone-" Orion grabbed her again and put on a fake smile.

"Come on. People are watching." He muttered angrily, "Now move." He pushed her just enough for her to stumbled for a split second.

Percy saw red, "How dare you treat her that way-" Orion turned around, only to be met with Percy's fist at his nose.

SMACK. THUD.

Orion hit the floor, clutching his bleeding mouth.

"Son of a bitch!" He yelled as he shot up and threw a punch at Percy.

Percy was still in shock of what happened. He actually hit Orion, the one guy he wished would get hit in his arrogant face. He never thought it would ever be him that would unleash a punch or two on him. In Percy's surprise, Orion's arm swung towards him, hitting him square on the jaw. Artemis's screech was heard and gasps of students as a fight broke loose.

Orion sent another one at Percy's stomach, and then another at his face. People groaned and winced for Percy, letting out sounds of pain, imagining what it felt like to be in his position. Orion was the captain of the varsity football team, most would think he had a mean right cross.

"Percy!" Artemis cried out, her facial features only that of concern and fear.

I'm better than him, Artemis. He won't get the best of me this time. Percy tackled him to to floor. Holding a fist full of Orion's shirt with one hand and raising the other.

"Fuck off, nerd! You never stood a chance! The bitch is mine." Orion had the audacity to smirk despite his situation. He really was an arrogant ass.

"She's not a bitch!" Percy threw a punch at his cheek, "She's too good for you, you fucking-" Punch, "Prick!" Punch.

Many stared on in shock, Percy had never lashed out, hit or insulted anyone before. Like EVER. Yet here he was, people have the habit of surprising you.

"You fucker!" Orion shouted. "You will pay! Artemis will never be yours, you're just a dumb little orphan!"

The next thing Percy knew, Orion screamed like a girl as an audible crack was heard, it was Orion's nose.

"He's had enough!" Ares's deep voice said from behind him in a panicked tone.

Percy ignored him, punching Orion again. Orion had triggered his rage and was suffering the consequences.

"He's had enough!" Percy felt Hephaestus grab him from under his arms and lock them behind him.

He was significantly stronger than Percy, but Percy still struggled against him, determined to teach Orion a lesson.

His attempts to escape failed and he resorted to delivering a hard kick to Orion's ribs.

"Percy stop it!" Artemis thundered.

Percy froze, he turned to her slowly, not wanting to look her in the eye, he felt ashamed as he saw what a mess he had left of her Ex.

She bent down and cradled his head on her shoulder and neck, "Calm down."

Percy didn't feel like he was deserving of her touch or compassion at this moment. He was a monster.

Orion's groaning as his lackey's helped him up was proof. Although, Ares seemed to have an elated sparkle in his eyes, violence always did appeal to him more than anything else, even Aphrodite.

"Alright, break it up! Go home!" Hephaestus yelled.

Our audience dispersed, I caught a glimpse of Silena Beauregard in the crowd, she looked both surprised and impressed, but it disappeared when she saw Percy looking.

Percy swallowed some spit that had acluminated in his mouth, it was mixed with the blood dripping into his his lip. Great, how was he gonna explain this to Aunt Sally?

Artemis's brow puckered as she inspected Orion, he met her gaze defiantly, his pride was all he had.

"He's paying for this. Watch out." Orion coughed, blood splattering on his shirt.

Artemis gently let go of Percy and walked over to him, she touched his face, analysing it. "I'd slap you if your nose wasn't broken." She said with a stoic face.

Orion's eyes welled, "Artemis please, we can't be over, give me another chance."

Artemis turned away, "I gave you many, but even I have my limits." She made her way back to Percy.

Orion let out a single cry before pushing away Ares and Dionysus. He wiped his eyes with the back of his hand, smearing the blood across his face, this did not do him wonders. Orion sniffled loudly, trying not to show his hurt.

Was he crying? The almighty Orion, was crying? Percy's jaw hit the floor. He had never been more speechless.

"Please. I-I need you." Orion pleaded like it was his last request. Percy could sense no lie or manipulation his tone, Orion was being sincere.

Artemis rubbed her arms and stared down at the ground, "Well you should have thought of that before you cheated on me countlessly and hurt my friend."

Percy's guilt overtook him. Orion may have been an asshole, a prick and an all around insecure shitbag, but he knew despite being a cheating dickhead, he really did like Artemis, he was just insecure. Daddy issues, Percy sang in his head.

"Artemis, please! I love you!" Orion stumbled over to her. Percy adjusted his previous statement, Orion loved Artemis, not liked. Was a shame Orion didn't show her how he felt.

Artemis stared him straight in the eye, no emotion or remorse on her face as she said the next words, "Well I don't love you, not anymore."

Percy's heart broke for Orion at those words. He deserved all of this, but it still made Percy's heart tug, he never expected to watch it happen, only hear of it and laugh later.

With all that said, Artemis made Heph pull Percy up and she let him lean on her.

"We should take you home." She kissed his bruised cheek and told the two jocks watching in silence to take Orion away. "Particularly to a hospital." She added.

Percy glanced at Orion, his shoulders were slumped and his eyes red, he really was a mess.

The car ride home was silent, the only sound was the low rumble of music from the radio. Hephaestus drove without a single word, Artemis sat next to Percy, laying his head on her lap halfway through. Her fingers stroked his discoloured cheeks softly, Percy couldn't help but feel content. He closed his eyes.

"Percy…" Artemis whispered a few moments later, "Wake up."

He wasn't aware he had even fallen asleep, it seemed like just a few moments ago that he closed his eyes.

Percy yawned and sat up groggily, Heph stood at the door with a smirk on his face. It was only when he followed his friend's gaze did he realise that there was no space between Artemis and him. Percy was literally leaning on her, her breasts crushed on his right arm.

Artemis nudged him, making Percy go red. They felt so firm, he really did wanna grab them at this moment. Actually, he wanted to shut the door of Heph's truck, strip her down and make her feel pleasure like she never had before.

Artemis grabbed his hand and led him to the house, Percy breathed a sigh of relief when he noticed that Aunt Sally's toyota was not in the drive-way. He really did not want to have to think of an excuse for his appearance. He saw himself in the window' reflection at the entrance of his house, it would have been very hard to explain his bruised cheek.

Luckily, Orion couldn't hit as hard as you'd think.

Percy fell onto the couch in a helpless heap. He lay down and sighed, it was so comfortable compared to the cramped space of Heph's truck.

"We need to clean you up, dude." Hephaestus said and disappeared into the kitchen.

Artemis bent down beside him and lay her hand on his chest, Percy felt a nervous shiver run up his spine as she leaned forward.

"Are you alright?" She asked, her silver eyes only depicting worry.

Percy shrugged, "Sure, don't think he'll be bothering me for a while though."

Artemis smiled softly, "Sit up."

Percy frowned but did as she said, Artemis sat beside him and leaned on one elbow, facing him.

"You could've gotten suspended you know?"

Percy blushed, "I know, it was kinda stupid. I lost my temper, I'm a monster." He said, burying his face in his hands.

Artemis touched his bicep, "You're sister told me about the temper that runs in your family and believe me, does she have one. I understand, alright?" She winked, "And you're not a monster." She snapped.

Percy looked up at her, "I'm not?"

Artemis's lips fought a smirk, "Besides the fact that you got hurt, I thought it was kind of-" She ran her finger down his neck to his collarbone, "Bad ass."

Percy licked his bottom lip, he winced, his saliva stung his cuts. But Aremis smirking at him so alluringly made him forget about that.

"Bad ass?"

"Yeah, really bad ass. I'd even go as far as...sexy." Her eyes met his, her dark lashes batted slowly.

Percy's face set on fire, "S-sexy?"

Artemis nodded, "It was really great how you stood up for me."

He hissed, "It's just that when he called you a bitch and spoke about you like some kind of-of-" He couldn't think, his anger overwhelmed him. "I just snapped!"

Artemis chuckled, "I owe you, you stood up for my honour and dignity." Her hand found it's way down his chest to the hem of his shirt, she fingered it, glancing down as she lifted it a little. "You're hurt there too." She ran her cool hands on his searing hot skin, it felt so good. Then she removed her hand, ending my bliss.

Percy nodded dumbly, "You don't owe me though."

"Yeah I do. But that's not the point." She ran her hand through his hair, "As sexy as what you did was...don't do it again. I don't wanna see you hurt, or suspended." She narrowed her eyes at him, "Alright?"

"Yes ma'am." Percy made a salute gesture.

Artemis laughed and kissed his cheek. She'd been doing that a lot lately.

Percy was then forced to turn away. Artemis had pressed herself against him, trying to get closer for the kiss on the cheek. But the temptation got the better of his hormone filled mind and he stared at her cleavage from the top of her shirt, at his height, he could stare down with no trouble. He may be a gentlemen, but he was still a teenager, his hormones got the better of him sometimes.

Artemis raised her eyebrow and looked down at her breasts, "I never pegged you for a boob man."

Percy stuttered, "Wh-what? N-no, I was just-I didn't mean to-ugh fuck."

He really was a boob man, her ass was great, he wouldn't lie. But there was just something about a girl's cleavage that was just so godsdammed sexy, and Artemis's made his mouth water with longing. It's weird when you have a craving for something you've never even had a taste of.

"No it's alright, in a way it's kind of a compliment." She looked at him innocently. "Ever uhh-" She bit her lip.

Percy sat quietly praying that she'd offer a practical experiment of the human body. Because God's he'd wanted one from her for forever.

But of course, as his luck would have it, his good old friend Hephaestus decided that now would be the best time to come barging in.

"Ok I think I've got everything. Painkillers, hot water, cloth and some band aids-" He turned his attention from his medical supplies to the two teens on the couch. "Uhh was I interrupting?"

"Nope!" Percy stuttered.

Hephaestus eyed Artemis, looking for another answer.

"You weren't Hephaestus, according to Percy." Artemis murmured and stood up. Causing Percy to send her questioning glances. "I should go." She smiled and hugged Hephaestus as she walked out the room. "Give me a ride back to school? It's better Aphrodite hear about this from me."

Hephaestus nodded and sighed as he looked at Percy. The door of his truck was heard closing, which meant it was time for his pep talk.

"So close man, so close." He shook his head, "When are you gonna learn, just take the opportunities, don't throw them away." Then he handed Percy the supplies and left.

Leaving Percy to his own thoughts.

Hope you enjoyed I'm almost done with chapter 3 I extended it as it was only a thousand and something words :)

Lots of Love

-Princess