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Annabeth's POV

Beep! Beep! Beep!

I groaned. "God please tell me when I get to leave this dang, awful hospital!" I heard a chuckle from the right of me and I immediately bolted upright. Percy jumped back at my sudden outburst looking like a startled little kid with his wide eyes and gaping mouth.

"Don't do that Annabeth! You almost gave me a heart attack." He scolded. I let out a sigh of relief thankful it was only Percy. I gave him a tired smile happy he was here with me. Looking around I realized I was in my room. I rubbed my eyes trying to wipe away the drowsiness with little success.

"What time is it?" I rasp and Percy let out a deep chuckle.

"What?" I yawned embarrassingly loud. I blushed furiously as Percy laughed even more. It's too early to be blushing. He leaned closer to me smiling and I looked away avoiding his piercing gaze.

"You have a little something…" He reached a hand out and lightly brushed his thumb under my right eye. Small tingles spread across my face and my mouth became very dry. It's like he's trying to kill me!

When he pulled back his thumb was coated in a black substance. What? Percy stared at me expectantly before realization dawned on me. I grabbed the hand mirror beside my bed and gasped at what I saw.

I look like a freaking panda! The mascara and eyeliner I wore yesterday had smudged while I slept and was all over the place. I stupidly attempted to wipe it away but it seemed to make it even worse! I groaned in frustration and watched as Percy laughed in the background.

"It's not that bad!" he mused his eyes twinkling. I covered my face embarrassed and Percy laughed as I tried to maneuver my way out of the room.

"I'll be right back." I murmured bumping into the door. Ow! Once I got all the makeup off I washed my hands and took a second to breathe. That was definitely not the best way to impress Percy!

"Sorry about that." I apologized sheepishly walking back into the room. Percy chuckled giving me a reassuring smile.

"No problem…So how are you feeling?" I sighed slowly settling myself back onto the bed.

"Fine." I lied. I had a small headache, but I didn't want to worry him. Percy raised a charcoal eyebrow at me and stared at me knowingly.

"The truth Annabeth." He chastised. "Does your head hurt?" I hesitated before reluctantly nodding my head. Percy reached inside his pocket and pulled out a bottle. He handed it to me and said

"Jason gave this to me before we left. You're supposed to take one whenever you feel pain."

"Jason?" I questioned. Who was Jason?

"The doctor." Percy replied. He scrunched his eyebrows together and looked impossibly cute doing that.

"You don't remember the doctor! Oh crap this is bad! What's the last thing you remember from-"

"Percy relax! I just forgot his name! I remember everything…" Percy let out a sigh of relief.

"Oh, okay…sorry." He said relieved, but slightly embarrassed.

"It's okay…thanks for caring?" He smiled a tight lipped smile.

"No problem." Okay, this conversation has officially gone awkward. We sat there for a couple of minutes in extremely awkward silence, neither of us knowing what to say. I avoided eye contact with him and looked at the bed comforter. I fiddled with my fingers getting frustrated with the quietness. I felt the urge to move around or talk. Anything but sit in silence! I scanned the patterns on the blanket and started bouncing my leg, which was very hard considering I was lying down. I took a piece of my hair and wrapped it around my finger. I twirled it and then let it go. Twirl…let go. Twirl…let go. Twirl…let go. Twirl…let go.

"You having fun there?" Percy asked amused breaking the silence. He was looking at me funny and I stared at him confused. It took me a while to realize what I did and I let go of my hair. Crap! Why can't I control myself for once?!

"S-Sorry!" I stuttered tightly folding my hands on instinct.

"It's just…I-I…never mind." Percy raised both charcoal eyebrows at me his lips turning up into a small smile.

"No, tell me! What is it?" I shook my head.

"I-It's nothing, I just…it's nothing." Percy stared me down and I tried to keep a poker face. He kept staring at me before announcing

"I'm not buying it! What's up with the cute twirl thing and the leg bounce? Do I make you that nervous?" he joked. If only he knew!

I didn't say anything, but just stared at my hands. My folded hands…

Flashback

I was the last one left on the bleachers. Everyone had already left about twenty minutes ago and I was the only person still out here waiting for Luke. It was freezing cold and Luke's flimsy ketchup stained did no justice against the winter air. God I bet he didn't even wash it before giving it to me! It smells like body odor mixed with a two-week old tuna melt!

My teeth were chattering and at this point I could barely feel my face. Is it possible for makeup to freeze? What 'team celebration' takes this long? They didn't even win! We lost ten to thirty! And where will they celebrate, in the disgusting locker room?

I hugged myself tighter as another gust of wind came in. I just want to go home.

"Annabeth!" A voice shouted. I looked around to see Luke approaching. Finally! I quickly stood up and walked as fast as my cold stiff legs could, towards Luke. I caught up with him and tried to keep the anger out of my face. This is your only chance Chase, don't blow it!

"Ready?" he asked texting on his phone. I've been ready for over than an hour, I wanted to scream. I bit my tongue.

"Yeah." He's the only one that cares, I told myself. So just be grateful he chose to care for a nerd like me…

I opened the car door for myself and let out an inward sigh when the heat turned on. Thank god!

Luke had his headphones on so that saved me a night of criticism. The car ride was completely silent for a change. No screaming or yelling. No tears, just silence. It was nice at first, but then I remembered I didn't take my ADHD pill today and is started to get antsy. Luke had rushed me out the house this morning and I was so busy getting ready that I forgot to take my medicine. I tapped my finger on the dash board and subconsciously started bouncing my leg up and down.

"Can you stop that!" Luke growled annoyance evident in his dull blue eyes. I jumped startled. Oh crap he's angry at me!

I chose my next words carefully.

"D-Doing what?" I asked nervously.

"Fidgeting every five seconds! What the hell's wrong with you?" he spat. Was it really that bad?

"S-Sorry, I forgot to take my ADHD pill today cause-"

"I don't care about your stupid pills! I care about that annoying tapping sound that you keep making! If you can't control yourself then just sit on your hands like a preschooler!" he snapped his anger rising by the second. I gulped down the lump forming in my throat and blinked away my tears not daring to say another word. I looked out the window for the rest of the ride with my hands folded tightly.

End of Flashback

"Annabeth? Is anyone home?" Percy asked waving a hand in front of my face snapping me back into reality. I blinked a couple of times. Percy looked at me concerned frowning slightly.

"Sorry what were you saying?" I asked playing it off like nothing happened. Percy knit his eyebrows together.

"Are you okay? You look near tears." I shook my head.

"I-I'm fine!" I cheered ignoring the slight crack in my voice. I tried for a smile but Percy continued to stare at me unconvinced and slightly disappointed.

"I thought that after you told me the whole mommy issue you'd start to trust me. That maybe you'd see I'm not going to judge you…but whatever! It's cool! We only met a few days ago and-"

"I have ADHD." I confessed cutting him off. I held my breath waiting for his reaction. I can't believe I just said that! He probably thinks differently of me now!

Percy looked surprised at my sudden confession, but then a breathtaking smile graced his face.

"Well finally!" he exclaimed tossing his hands up dramatically. I stared at him confused.

"I thought I'd never get it out of you!" he exasperated. He chuckled at my expression and explained

"Annabeth, I already knew you had ADHD. I was just waiting for you to tell me!" What? How did he find out?

"But how-"

"I'm not stupid Annabeth! I've seen you bouncing around enough times to know you have ADHD."

"Then why didn't you say anything?" I asked.

"I wanted to see if you trusted me enough to tell me! We have to trust each other if we want to stop your mom and Gabe-" Before I could stop myself I sat up and punched him in the shoulder. Percy looked at me wide eyed and clutched his shoulder.

"Ow!"

"Couldn't you have just told me you knew instead! Do you know how scared I was to tell you?"

"Sorry?" He said, but it came out more like a question if anything. I glared at him and I could see him fighting of an amused grin.

"Okay, I'm not sorry!" he admitted. "But let me tell you why, before you hit me again! Like I said I wanted you to trust me and get more comfortable around me, which you clearly have! Jeez girl do you work out, cause I know guys that can't hit that hard!" My eyes softened and I instantly regretted my actions.

"I-I'm so sorry Percy! I don't know what came over me, I-"

"No! Don't apologize!" Percy exclaimed. "This right here," he said gesturing to me

"is perfect and it's the real you!" I shook my head.

"No it isn't, this is-"

"Perfection!" Percy said cutting me off. I flushed at his complement, but brushed it off. He doesn't mean that. He's just saying it to be nice.

"No it's-"

"Amazing." He interrupted and I inwardly scoffed. Yeah, that's why Luke dumped me, cause I'm so amazing!

"Percy stop."

"Why? Because I'm telling you the truth!"

"No because you're not telling me the truth! You don't have to lie to me, cause I already know the truth! I know I'm not…"

"You're not what Annabeth?" he pried. I stood up despite my heads protest.

"I'm gonna go…take my medicine. I'll be back." I refused to look at Percy as I walked out the room. Why do I always mess things up?

Percy's POV

Shit Percy! Why do you always have to mess things up?! I should've just kept my mouth shut! God she looked so sad when she left the room and it's all my fault…

I groaned running a hand through my hair in frustration. Why can't she see how beautiful she really is?

Sighing I checked my phone. Twenty-three miss calls and fifty-three texts from mom...crap! I forgot to tell her

I stood up and paced the room. I dialed her number and prayed she wouldn't pick up so I could leave her a voice message.

"Perseus Neptune Jackson." And of course she picks up on the first ring.

"Hey mom." I greeted nervously.

"How was your night?"

"Do you have any idea how worried I've been?! I hadn't got a wink of sleep last night because I was worried sick! You didn't respond to any of my calls or texts and then I get a call from the hospital-"

"I am so sorry I didn't call you but there was an emergency and-"

"If there was an emergency you should've called!" She seethed. Yeah she's really pissed.

"I know mo-"

"This is completely unacceptable! I was going to call the police again! And then this strange man, Paul comes knocking on my door looking for you-"

"Wait what? Who was looking for me?" He wasn't supposed to show up this early!

"His name was Paul, but that's not the point! The point is you weren't home last night and I had no clue where you were and as a matter of fact, I still don't know where you are! Where are you?"

"Okay, but just calm down for a-"

"Don't you dare tell me to calm down Perseus when I've been worried sick about my baby!" she growled. I sighed. Why does she keep full naming me?

"Annabeth almost got hit by a car yesterday!" I blurted out. My mom gasped.

"Oh my god! Is she okay? Is she in the hospital?"

"Mom I said almost. I pushed her out of the way." I heard something drop in the background and then there was complete silence.

"Hello? Mom? Are you still there?"

"Have you lost your mind?!" she screamed blasting my eardrums. I jerked the phone back wincing.

"You mean to tell me you ran in front of a moving vehicle! I don't know what has gotten into you lately, but Perseus I am very disappointed in you and we will talk when you get home!" With that she hung up. I stared at the phone for a second. I felt like trash. I disappointed her once again and it seems like that's all I ever do. Old and unwelcomed thoughts I thought I buried long ago started to resurface. She doesn't want me and she doesn't deserve me! She deserves a good child that will provide for her, not some screw up…No! Don't think like that Percy! We're not going down that path again…

"Percy?" A shy voice spoke. I looked up to see Annabeth cautiously walking towards me. I cleared my throat.

"Hey...I'm assuming you heard that." I swallowed. Annabeth nodded her head, gently placing a soft hand on my shoulder.

"I didn't mean to intrude, but…" Annabeth trailed off unsure if she should continue or not. I urged her to go on.

"I know that…It can be h-hard…a-and sometimes…never mind! I-It's stupid!"

"No." I said walking us to her bed. We sat down Annabeth avoiding my gaze.

"Tell me." Our eyes connected for a brief moment and she took my breath away. I'll never get over how gorgeous they are. I didn't even know eyes could be that beautiful! She looked down brushing a piece of hair out of her way.

"I just think she cares a lot…your mom. And she loves you…a lot. Maybe she just needs…time?" She sounded very awkward and uncomfortable. Annabeth was looking around the room, a cute blush coating her cheeks face full of embarrassment. It seemed like she wanted to be anywhere else, but here and surprisingly it was one of the best pep talks of my life. There's something about Annabeth that just makes everything better. Even if it's just a little bit she makes me feel like everything will work out.

"I'm sorry!" She apologized for the millionth time. She buried her face in her hands her blonde hair coming down like a curtain.

"That was so lame!" I laughed at her red ears. Even with her face covered I could tell she's blushing!

"No keep going!" I urged.

"Just don't be so hard on yourself." She mumbled. I stared at her and though she couldn't see me I could tell she knew I was watching her.

"Same for you." I said back. We got quiet for a second, neither of us saying anything and digested what the other said. We stayed like this for a while before Annabeth spoke

"Percy?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we go out?" She asked and I chocked on my saliva.

"G-Go out l-like-"

"We can go wherever but I don't want to be cooped up all day. That's boring." What was she-oh! That's what she me…Dammit!

"Oh. Sure, but stay close to me and take it easy." I said. I was disappointed to say the least, but at least we got to spend more time together. Annabeth smiled a breathtaking smile her entire face lighting up.

"Great! I'll just take a quick shower and we'll leave in about twenty minutes, okay?" I stared at her for a second to long.

"Uh huh." I sat there for a while when Annabeth started to blush.

"D-Do you mind waiting in the living room while I…you know." My own cheeks reddened slightly. I rubbed the back of my neck sheepishly.

"Yeah, sorry." I rushed out of the room so fast I almost tripped over my own feet. I cursed hoping Annabeth didn't notice. I quickly went into the living room without any more incidents. Could I be any more of a goofball? Get it together Percy!

I sat down on the couch and texted Thalia. She had already left and started her day, but I wanted to stay back with Annabeth. I told her Annabeth was awake and safe with me, but she didn't respond. Oh well.

I thought about calling my mom again, but decided against it. Annabeth was right, she needed some time to cool off. I heard the shower turn on and smiled to myself when I heard the faint sound of her singing in the shower. She's too cute and I felt like a lovesick puppy! I've never met a girl that makes me feel the way she does. When I was younger I didn't have time for girls. I was too busy worrying about my Gabe and paying the bills. It was only my senior year of high school did my mom divorce him and things started to look up from there. I got a solid group of friends that I still have to this day so imagine my surprise when my best friend Grover tells me Rachel has a crush on me. Me! I bugged out. I didn't know Rachel saw me that way when I just saw her as a friend. I didn't know what to do so when she came over to my house on Wednesday I hid. I know I was acting like a coward and a jerk but…It was weird! I've had zero dating experience and hadn't found anyone that peeks my interest…until now. The moment I laid eyes on her I was enhanced by her beauty. Even if she was covered in sandwich meat and soda she still looked breathtakingly beautiful…

"Ready?" A shy small voice asked. I looked up to find Annabeth staring down at me. I couldn't help the huge grin that appeared on my face.

"Annabeth!" I exclaimed.

"You look great!" It was true. Her hair was curly again and it reached her shoulders making her look like a princess. Her face was clean of any makeup and it showed her natural beauty. Her piercing gray eyes stood out the most. They were sparkling, but they held anxiousness and doubt. I stared at the as I said

"You look beautiful. Honestly." She blushed, but I could see the sparkle in her eyes grow brighter and brighter.

"Thanks. You do to." I raised an eyebrow and Annabeth's face turned redder than red.

"I-I mean y-you look h-handsome! N-Not beautiful-"

"You don't think I'm beautiful?" I asked pretending to be hurt. Annabeth's eyed widened.

"I, uh-" I laughed cutting her off.

"Oh, relax Annabeth! I know I'm beautiful." I smirked and Annabeth's breath hitched. I frowned.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Annabeth blushed so badly I think she invented a new shade of red.

"Yeah, l-let's go!"

"Sure but where exactly do you want to go?"

"Can we got to the pizza place you were talking about?"

"Sure!" I grabbed my coat and held the door for her as we left. We had to walk to the park, because my car was still there from when we studied. Annabeth surprisingly didn't mind. She actually liked the exercise which explains why she's in such good shape. We made small talk on our way.

"So Annabeth, what else do you like to do other than read?" Annabeth thought about it for a second before she responded

"I like to draw designs, but not just any designs! I like to draw blue prints and architectural things like that! I really love architecture cause there's so many different things to it, like-" I couldn't hide the smile on my face. Her entire face lights up like a Christmas tree when she talked about her designs and it warmed my heart to see her so happy. In the middle of her talking she stopped and looked down embarrassed.

"Sorry. You probably don't want to hear all this boring stuff, I just get a little carried away." She apologized her spark diming.

"No!" I protested. Annabeth jumped at my outburst.

"Keep going, I don't think it's boring!" Annabeth smiled, but it seemed strained.

"It's fine, were already at the car." She seemed dejected and I felt bad like it was my fault. We got inside my car in silence. I looked across at Annabeth and saw her staring out the window with a thoughtful expression. The light was hitting her just right and she sat there completely oblivious to how beautiful she was. I promised one day I would make her see.

I started the ignition and drove off. We were riding in comfortable silence, when halfway through the ride I heard a giggle. The sound was melodious and I looked over. Annabeth was covering her obvious grin with her mouth, but I could still see the excitement in her eyes. I cocking an eyebrow.

"Something funny?" I asked with a small smile. Annabeth could barely get a sentence out without laughing.

"I just remembered something." She said before bursting into another fit of giggles. I gave her an expecting look and she stared at me.

"What?" I playfully rolled my eyes.

"Are you gonna tell me?" Annabeth simply shook her head before turning her back to me and stared out the window silently laughing to herself.

"Oh c'mon!" I whined. "You can't keep it to yourself now that you've told me! What were you thinking about?" Annabeth turned back around and smirked at me. I gulped. Damn she looked hot doing that!

"You really wanna know?"

"I-I think so." Was my reply and I turned my attention on the road. That smirk will be forever engrained in my mind.

"Well…" She started mischief swimming through her eyes.

"I was thinking about the time when you said you were going to get me clothes to sleep in, and then when I walked into the room you were playing with a stuffed fis-"

"I thought we agreed to forget about that!" I exclaimed my face heating up. That had to be the most embarrassing moment of my life, other than the time my mom told Annabeth I thought she was the prettiest girl I'd ever seen. I'll never tell that women anything ever again!

Annabeth continued to laugh at me even when we reached the pizzeria.

"It wasn't funny, it was embarrassing and we agreed to never speak of it!" Annabeth seemed to laugh even harder. I was torn. Her laugh was heavenly and I didn't want it to stop, it was at my own expense.

"Let's just get a table." I grumbled. Once we got seated Annabeth looked over the menu, while I secretly stared at her…It's not creepy!

"See anything you like?" Annabeth asked and I nodded my head like an idiot. Annabeth looked up at me noticing my stare and blushed.

"Oh, ha ha." If only she knew how right she really was. I smirked.

"What about you?" I asked flirtatiously. I really hope this comes out smooth!

"See anything you like?" Judging by her darkening blush I could tell it was. Annabeth ignored the question and turned her attention back to the menu. I sat back smiling.

Every now and then Annabeth would sneak peeks at me and when I caught her eye I winked at her. It was interesting to see her cheeks get redder and redder before she covered her face with the menu.

"Stop!" Annabeth exclaimed after the third time of me winking at her. I gave her an innocent look.

"What?" Annabeth glared at me and was about to say something when the waiter came. It was a young teen ager with short blonde hair and green eyes. His eyes raked over Annabeth way too many times in way too many places. I glared at him, but Annabeth remained oblivious.

"Hey! I'm Ryan." He greeted mainly to Annabeth. Annabeth didn't say anything, but stared at her menu. He frowned and I was inwardly celebrating. Little did this guy know she's shy in front of new people.

"Annabeth what would you like?" I asked her. Annabeth looked at me gratefully, but slightly embarrassed.

"I want to try the California Style pizza slice." I smiled at her. That was one of my favorites. The guy gave her a strange look and I clenched my hands. I knew the next words to come out of his mouth would one of a jackass.

"That's a lot of calories don't you think?" Annabeth's face fell. Silence.

"Excuse me?" I growled standing up. The guy smirked and laughed

"I'm just saying a pretty thing like her has to watch her figure!" If it wasn't for Annabeth siting here I would've punched him in the face.

"It's not your job to tell her what she can and can't eat! You job is to get our damn food-"

"Is there a problem?" A man asked walking over to us. He was in suit and seemed to be some authority cause the guy stiffened.

"Yeah there's a problem! Are you the manager?" The man nodded his head and I glared at the waiter.

"Good cause this douche-"

"We'd just like another server!" Annabeth butted in standing up as well. The man frowned.

"And why is that miss?" I was about to tell him why when she cut me off again.

"We'd just prefer a new one, if that's not too much to ask?" The manager thought for a second before reluctantly nodding. The waiter glared at me and the manager before storming off. I gave Annabeth an irritated look.

"Why didn't you say anything; he was being rude?" Annabeth sighed sitting back down.

"I know he was rude, but I didn't want to be the cause of someone losing their job. Now can you please sit down?" We stared at each other neither of us backing down before I decided to sit down.

"Why don't we forget it and pretend that nothing ever happened?" Annabeth suggested.

"Fine." I grumbled. Annabeth frowned at my tone.

"C'mon Percy, please! I want it to be how it was before he came!" Annabeth pleaded. She even went as far as making puppy eyes. I couldn't resist and eventually gave in.

"Okay, but before we forget about it I just wanted to say you have a great figure!" I added a wink and Annabeth blushed. She ignored my statement and asked me

"So what are you gonna get?"

"Uh, I think I'll get the Greek-"

"Percy!" A voice interrupted. Annabeth looked behind her and when I saw who it was I paled. The red haired girl walked over to us.

"Sooo…What's up?" Rachel asked grabbing a chair and sitting next to me way too close for comfort. Oh god!

YAY! Another chapter finished! So tell me what you guys thought. I hope you guys liked the flashback, isn't Luke a jerk? And who knew Percy could be so smooth? More drama and fliting is coming so beware! And I have to say I am super happy about this stories success! A huge thanks to all those who are reading not only this story, but also BFC! Next chapter will be up in about two weeks, but who knows it may be sooner, so keep checking to see if it is. Don't forget to follow, fav and review! There's only one thing left to say and that is…PERCABTH IS EXTROIDANARY!

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