Hey guys! Here's another chapter to Begin Again and guess who's appearing. Yup the one and only Percy Jackson! (And the crowd goes crazy) That's right folks Percy Jackson is here! Oh you guys are so going to hate me after this chapter. That's right CLIFF HANGERS people! Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson series Rick Riordan doesL.
Ever since I was with Luke I lost the witty comebacks I used to rely on, and started worrying more on how to impress Luke. I wanted him to want me more even though I didn't want him. I became quitter and started worrying about what people thought of me. But you know what's funny? How he still broke my heart even though I had no love or likeness towards him. It's really the way he did it that broke my heart.
Flashback
"Hey Luke" I greeted. "Why did you want to meet here" Luke had asked to meet in the park insisting that there was something important he needed to tell me. I really rather be reading or studying for finals as nerdy as that sounds. I mean it's my first year of college and it's been really hard finding time to study when Luke was demanding my full attention almost all the time. We have been together for over a year now and I think it's safe to say that it has been the saddest year of my life and I am not the same person I was a year ago. My face isn't caked with makeup but I do have some on, and my blonde curls are always straightened. That's not where the biggest changes are though. I have been wearing nothing but designer clothes for time I've been with Luke and I longed for some sweat pants and a ratty old t-shirt. But I guess that's the price I have to pay….
"Take a seat" he said pointing to the bench. I sat down and waited for what was to come.
"Listen I've given been giving you chance after chance to prove yourself and you have blown every one of them" he said checking his fingers nails. My heart dropped.
"I've had enough of you. Sorry, but I'm done with you" he said not sounding apologetic at all. I felt the tears well up in my eyes as he walked away and left me on the bench by myself. As I walked home later that night I thought
"Is the same thing going to happen with my parents?" They just started taking interest in me again and I don't think I could go through the abandonment again. I felt even more tears come out of my eyes which caused my mascara to run even more. This is also one of the reasons why I hate makeup. I can't cry when I need to and right now I have all the reason to cry. When I got home, I quickly ran up the stairs to my room so my parents wouldn't see my tears and ask questions.
"What am I going to do now" I thought as I sobbed.
"Why couldn't I have tried harder? I need to change" I decided.
That week I told my parents that I wanted to move onto campus. I needed some time to think things over and to become a new Annabeth. One that everyone wanted and loved to be with. I mean its not like I'm going to turn into a total well….slut but I am definitely making some changes.
End of Flashback
Narrators POV
Annabeth didn't know how big of a mistake she was making then. It turns out amplifying all the designer clothes and makeup Luke made her wear, only made Annabeth feel worse about herself. She had the appearance down but the personality…. not quite. She wasn't flirty or stuck up. She was just Annabeth. Plain, nerdy Annabeth she thought. Sometimes she stay up at night and thought about all the things Puke said to her (No that was not a typo you guys. I meant PukeJ) and wondered
"Why would he be so mean to me?" but then she'd look in the mirror next day and say
"That's why" Annabeth was so lost that she didn't think she would ever be normal again. She thought that no one would accept her for who she really was and that she had to change.
Until one day everything changed.
Annabeth POV
Beep! Beep! Beep! I opened my eyes groggily and blinked a few times to clear my vision. I searched for my phone to stop the annoying sound. I found my phone and turned it on and the noise immediately stopped. I rolled off of bed and walked almost zombie like to the bathroom so I could brush my teeth. After brushing my teeth I gave myself a good hard stare in the mirror. My hair was in its natural state, long and curly as I had washed it the last night, and I couldn't help but sigh as I thought of how long it will take me to straighten it. I looked at my eyes, cheeks, and lips. Eyes that will have mascara on them, cheeks that will have blush on them, and lips that will soon have lip gloss on them. I decided I needed to eat my breakfast first before I get to work on the beautification process. I was just finished pouring the milk in my Cheerios when I turned on the TV expecting to see the news. When I saw it was just ending.
"What? Its suppose to go on until nine and it's only-oh my gosh…IT'S NINE O'CLOCK. CRAP! IM LATE, IM LATE, IM LATE, IM LATE LATE LATE!" I quickly dropped my cereal and sprinted to my bedroom. I put on the closest thing I could find which was a pair of dark jeans with a green T-shirt. I got my car keys off the table and I ran to my car. I started driving before I got the chance to actually close my car door and let's just say thank god I was wearing a seatbelt! You know how some people say they hate Mondays well, I officially hate Wednesdays. When I got to the Half-blood Cafe I immediately went to the break room where I found my boss Chiron. Chiron is a middle age man with curly brown hair and a curly goatee. He has a nice gentle smile and a good heart. He rarely gets angry….in fact I haven't seen him get angry once, but I'm afraid today might be my unlucky day. How stupid could I be? Setting the alarm for 8:30 instead of 7:30. Ugh! I really hope he doesn't fire me.
"I am so sorry Mr. Chiron. It's just I set the alarm clock an hour later which was totally my fault, and I should have been more responsible, but please give me a second chance it will never-" he cut off my rambling, chuckling as he said
"Relax Annabeth. I'm not going to fire you. I completely understand. Just breathe"
"I know, but I should have been more responsible and-"
"It's okay Annabeth these things happen. I know you are a responsible worker and that today was just a one-time thing" Chiron soothed me.
"And I actually need you to wait tables today because Jimmy called in sick, but you will be back at the counter tomorrow" he said as he tossed me an apron and a notepad from the counter. I felt my heart rate go back to normal by knowing that I am not going to lose my job. Before I start waiting the tables I head to the bathroom to rinse my face of the tired just got out of bed look. As I look into the mirror I realize with a start, that I look the same as I did when I rolled out of bed. Oh my gosh. Could this day get any worse? This is the first time in about 2 years that I have gone out with my natural hair and no makeup.
"I look hideous" I think. My face looks so plain without any makeup on. Even though I only put on a little it is a major improvement from my plain face. For some reason these thoughts don't sound like my own. But what does that matter. All that matters right now is that I look unpresentable to society right now and there's nothing I could do to change that. Let's just get this day over with. I walk out the bathroom making sure to keep my head lower than usual, and put on the apron and head to my first table. This is going to be an interesting day.
Time change about three hours later
It is now 12:45 and I am tired of waiting tables. I have no idea how Jimmy does this, going back and forth between tables, while putting on a cheery smile and attitude. After this I will definitely start putting more love into my time on the counter. My timer finally rang symbolizing it is time for my well-deserved break. I have never been so relived to just sit on a ratty grey couch, drink some coke, and just stare at the white wall. Not much of a break room I know, but Chiron is on a strict budget and doesn't have time to afford unnecessary things. Right now this is all I need though. Nice relaxing time away from people. I was enjoying myself when Chiron walked through the door.
"Hey Annabeth I'm really sorry about this but I need you to wait another table. All the staff is busy and I know you just got on your break but this place just keeps getting fuller and-"
"Its fine'' I said while putting on a fake smile and made my way to the tables. I was bringing an order to the kitchen, when I suddenly got this weird feeling inside of me. My whole body felt warm and tingly and I don't know why. It was like this weird energy was in the room and I suddenly felt drawn to something or someone. Almost as if someone was holding a big magnet and was just pulling me toward them. Or like there was this big ball of electricity just waiting to explode. It was like all of these feelings at once just came rushing towards me. I have never felt anything like this before. What is going on? I was walking out with the couples order when I slammed into something.
"Who put that wall there" I stupidly thought as I tumbled over. The couples drinks and food were all over me and this had to be one of the most embarrassing moments of my life. I looked around and saw just about everyone's eyes were on us. Wait who is us?
I looked up and my jaw dropped. I saw the most beautiful sea green eyes peering down at me. I felt electricity all around me as I stared into the beautiful shades of green. Wow!
So sorry for the late update. I had writers block, but to make up for it I gave you guys a long chapter. I do my best to make sure this doesn't happen again. You guys must hate me so much right now but don't worry I will update this time next week. I won't leave you guys hanging for that long. And I kept my word. Percy was introduced into the chapter ;)! PERCABETH RULES!
See ya!