I'm SUPER sorry for the long wait, I haven't updated in forever! I was extremely busy with tests and everything, but I most definitely haven't forgotten you guys! To make up for my ridiculously long absence I gave you guys an EXTRA 2500 WORDS (Which is really stupid of me, when I could just divide this chapter and save it for next week, but oh well!) You guys will love this chapter and thank you to all those who reviewed, followed and favorited! I read every single review and it's a huge motivator to see how many people like this story! Thanks and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson series Rick Riordan does.

Percy's POV

"Um…y-yeah. I'll tell her you called. Bye." I hung up the phone shocked. I knew Annabeth had two younger brothers, but I didn't know she had an older!

"Who was that?" Annabeth asked.

"I could've sworn I saw my mother's nam-"

"It wasn't your mom."

"Then who-"

"It was your brother…Malcom." I said and Annabeth froze. Her face turned a little pale at the mention of his name and her eyes shined with hurt.

"W-What?"

"Your brother called. He said he wanted you to call hi-"

"Why would he call me?" She asked herself. She stumbled all of a sudden and afraid that she would fall, I rushed over to catch her.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?" I asked.

"Just a little dizzy, that's all." Annabeth blinked.

"Well did you take the medicine the doctor gave you for your concussion?" I questioned and Annabeth gave me a sheepish smile.

"I might've forgotten to take it-"

"Annabeth! You have to take it every single day!"

"I know, but I was just so nervous about the interview that I forgot!"

"Then we should go back," I suggested.

"I'll drive yo-"

"I'm fine Percy! A little dizziness won't kill me…Now back to Malcom. What did he say?"

I handed her the crusty old napkin.

"He wanted you to call him, at this number." She looked over the number and frowned.

"Did he say why?" She asked and I shook my head.

"I didn't know you had an older brother." I finally said. Annabeth sighed running a hand through her lemon scented hair.

"It's complicated." She said. I decided not to push it and moved onto another topic.

"So…why don't we get started. The test is tomorrow and I need all the help I can get!"

Time Skip

"Can we take a break?" I whined throwing the pencil down.

"No we have to finish this chapter! I promise after we can do something else!"

"But it's only two questions! We can do it later!"

"You're right, it's only two questions…" Yes!

I started to get up when she continued

"So we might as well do it now!"

Groaning I slumped my body to the floor.

"Fine. What's the next one?"

Five minutes later we finished the questions and we were in the kitchen. I started to get out the ingredients when Annabeth asked

"What exactly did you want to make?"

"We are going to make something very special and dear to my heart!" I said closing the fridge. Seeing Annabeth's confused face I elaborated.

"Blue cookies!"

"Blue cookies?" She said with raised eyebrow.

"First blue spaghetti and pancakes, now blue cookies! I think your obsessed!" She laughed and I smiled. Her laugh was beautiful, just like her.

"He is." Thalia said walking in.

"You're still here?" I fake groaned and she rolled her eyes at me.

"So…" She began taking a seat at the table. She looked at me.

"When are you going to confront Rachel?" She asked and I froze. The air grew dense and I saw Annabeth shift slightly.

"We just did, in the living room remember? I believe you were there Thalia!" I joked trying to lighten the situation. Not a good time Thalia!

Thalia rolled her eyes.

"I'm not talking about that kelphead! I'm talking about the whole jealousy issue!"

"What jealousy issue?" I asked cocking my head. What was she talking about?

Thalia face palmed and turned to Annabeth.

"You know what I'm talking about right?" Annabeth blushed before shyly nodding her head. They started to have one of those weird eye conversations and I looked back and forth between the of them. Thalia glanced in my direction and Annabeth followed her gaze for a brief moment, before blushing even harder.

"What?" I asked. Annabeth tucked a stray curl behind her ear, looking down at her feet. If only she knew how gorgeous she was…

"Percy this is honestly a whole new level of stupidity even for you!" Thalia said and I glared at her.

"I mean it's so obvious!"

"What's so obvious? Can someone please tell me what's going on!"

"Percy, Rachel is jealous!" Thalia finally explained and I frowned.

"Of what?" I asked and Annabeth looked like she would rather be on a completely different planet than have this conversation.

"Okay let's break this down…When did Rachel start acting crazy?"

"Um…about four days ago." I replied remembering her sudden coldness towards Annabeth, when they first met.

"Okay, now when did you meet Annabeth?"

"Four days ago." Thalia stared at me expectantly. I blinked.

"What?" I asked again.

"Rachel's jealous of Annabeth!" Thalia burst and Annabeth's eyes widened. Mine did too when I realized it was all starting to make sense.

Her snappiness towards Annabeth, all her glares and lies. It was all because she saw Annabeth as a threat, which was understandable. I mean it's Annabeth!

"You don't have to confront her Percy." Annabeth spoke shaking her head.

"I really don't want to ruin your friendship with her-"

"Too late for that!" Thalia muttered and I shot her a glare.

"You didn't ruin anything Annabeth, she's the one who started all this drama in the first place! And plus I think it's time we talked about the…crush she has on me." I said already dreading the conversation I would soon be having with Rachel.

"Well you better talk to her soon!" Thalia said getting up.

"The sooner you do it the better! Don't forget to leave me cookies too!" When she left there was complete silence. Annabeth's shoulders were slightly slumped and she had a small frown on her face. She seemed to be in her own little world.

"You ok-"

"I'm gonna go use the bathroom." She said hurriedly walking out the room. I frowned at her retreating figure. Something was definitely going on with her and I intend to find out exactly what it is…

Annabeth's POV

When I was in the bathroom I quickly locked the door. I took out my phone and the crumpled up piece of paper with Malcom's phone number on it.

My fingers shook slightly as I dialed the numbers into my phone. I pressed call. Why would he call me now, after all these years? And why from her line?

He picked up on the second ring.

"Annabeth?" A male's voice responded on the other line.

"Why are you calling me Malcom?" I asked trying to make my voice sound firm.

"Oh thank God!" He exclaimed completely ignoring my tone.

"I'm so glad I got a hold of you, I've been trying to call you fo-"

"What do you want Malcom?"

There was a pause on the other line before he spoke again the tension clear in his voice.

"Look I know your upset and you have every right to be…but you have to listen to me Anna. Mom's going crazy!"

"What do you mean?" I asked playing dumb. I didn't know how much he knew and I also didn't know who's side he was on.

"She told me everything Annabeth-"

"Everything?"

"Everything! And trust me what she's planning is a lot worse than what you think!"

"What do you mean, what has she told you-"

"I can't tell you everything now, but I'll see you tomorrow at Hermes Inc."

"Wait! How did you know I got the job?" I asked my heart pounding.

"Mom's got eyes everywhere Annabeth! Promise me to be careful and don't tell anyone about this conversation!"

"But-"

"Promise!"

"I promise…"

"Good. I have to go but I'll see you tomorrow!" He hung up and I stared at the screen dumbfounded. The first phone call from my brother in years and it only lasts thirty seconds. Shows how much he cares…

Sniffing slightly, I get out of the bathroom trying not to think about it. Truth is I'm scared. I don't know if I can trust him, and I'm afraid that if I do other people will have to pay the consequences.

"How are the cookies coming along?" I asked walking into the kitchen. I made sure to put a convincing smile on my face before entering. Percy looked up from the counter and gave me a sheepish smile.

"I wanted to wait for you!" This made me smile for real this time.

"Let's get started!"

Time Skip

"I'm so sorry!" I apologized again as I had caused him to get burned once again.

Percy continued to violently swing his hand back and forth hoping to ease the burning.

"It's okay, can you just do me a favor and turn on the faucet?"

"Of course!" I said rushing over to the sink. I turned it on and Percy quickly put it under the water.

"Shit! It's hot!" He cursed jerking his hand away from the water.

"S-Sorry!" I shouted hastily trying to switch the hot water to cold. He was now blowing on his fingers in pain as it took me a couple of tries to get the water just right. When I did he put his fingers under it and sighed in relief.

My face was as red as a tomato and I knew it. I was practically drowning in embarrassment.

"I-I'm not really g-good at this whole cooking thing! M-Maybe I should just go-"

"No, stay! I want you here!"

"But I burned you. Three times!"

"Even better reason for you to stay! I can teach you…kitchen safety?"

I chuckled hopelessly.

"No amount of teaching could help me!" I took off my gloves and threw them down on the counter. I sat at the table and Percy followed.

"What's wrong?" He asked taking a seat next to me.

"I just don't want to burn you again."

"No. There's something else. What's bothering you?"

"I'm…I'm fine."

Percy gave me a look and I tried not to crack under his gaze. I stared at the table, yet he continued to stare at me.

"I'm fine Percy!" I tried to convince him. He just stared at me in complete silence.

"Stop."

"Stop what?" He asked though we both knew what he was doing.

"Looking at me like that."

"Looking at you like what?" He asked and I looked up. He had a poker face on, but I could see the corners of his lips tip up.

"Like I'm hiding something." I said and he just continued to stare at me. He did this for thirty seconds before I finally broke.

"Fine! You win."

"You gonna tell me?" He smiled gorgeously. I swallowed.

"I just don't want to be a bother. I feel like a burden to you especially with all this drama with my mom…" I admitted and Percy's face fell, his eyes filled with remorse.

"If this is about what happened in the car, I want you to know I didn't mean the stupid comments I made! I was just acting stupid and on impul-"

"It's fine Percy. We're fine…it's just what if Malcom's only calling me to trick us. What if he's working for my mom?"

"That's what you're worried about? He's your brother Annabeth! I doubt he'd do that to you-"

"Just how my mom wouldn't blackmail me right?" I spat out bitterly. Percy fell silent.

"Sorry." I apologized feeling guilty for snapping on him.

"Naw, your right. That was a dumb thing to say, especially in this situation…but what if he's not working for her? I mean he sounded really worried on the phone, what if he just cares about you?"

I sighed running a frustrated hand through my hair.

"He wants me to meet him tomorrow, so we can talk. He said that we would meet at my job, but why would he be at Hermes Inc-"

"Wait. How did he know you got the job? Does he work there?" Percy asked genuinely confused. He looked too cute with his eyebrows all furrowed up and his head slightly cocked to the side.

"No, he works for my mom. Apparently she tells him everything, I guess she trusts him enough."

"He works for your mom! Shit Annabeth you didn't tell me that!"

"Sorry I forgot to bring that up!" I smiled sheepishly avoiding his gaze.

"Well you obviously can't trust him! He's probably just calling to keep tabs on you and to make sure you're doing what she says!"

"I know, but what am I supposed to do? I'm meeting with him tomorrow and I don't know what to expect-"

"Meeting with who?" A new voice chimes making me and Percy jump.

"Sorry! Didn't mean to startle you!" Sally chuckled walking into the room. I glanced at Percy and straightened up in my seat. Sally sat down across from me and flashed a friendly smile.

"So what are we talking about?" She said enthusiastically. I shyly smiled back at her.

"We were just talking me meeting with my brother tomorrow." I answered honestly. I felt Percy stiffen slightly as his mom smiled at me admiration in her eyes.

"Really? What are you guys planning to do together?"

"U-Um it's a surprise! I don't know what we're gonna do or even talk about!"

"Well, the only thing that matters is that you get to spend time together! Percy always wanted a sibling! When he was younger he used to beg me for a little brother, because he wanted 'someone to cheer him on as he beat up Gabe'!" She let out a light humorous laugh and even Percy let out a chuckle.

"Are you and your brother close?" She finally asked and the room went silent. I swallowed.

"W-Were close enough."

She smiled at me thinking I meant that as a good thing.

"You know me and Chiron used to fight all the time! We were always at each other's necks, but after our parents passed away we were the closest siblings could ever be! We talk every single day…" She said smiling. I wish I was that close with my siblings…

"Wait, so Chiron is your uncle from your mom's side?" I asked Percy and he nodded his head. He had an uncomfortable look in his eyes and I regretted asking the stupid question. I changed the subject.

"Anyway, I think the cookies are ready!" I said getting up and walking towards the oven.

"I didn't know you two made cookies!" Sally said, but something was a little strange about her voice. I looked behind me to see Percy and her staring at each other weirdly. Shrugging my shoulders, I put on the oven mitts and took out the batch of…odd looking cookies.

"They look great too!" She said shocked.

"It was all Percy!" I said looking at him with admiration.

"I never knew he was so good in the kitchen!" Percy smiled sheepishly at me, his face turning red.

"Neither did I!" His mom said giving him that look again. Percy gave it right back with a little glare.

I put the tray down on the table. Sally quickly got us some plates and shared the cookies out for us.

"Thank you." I said when she set out a plate in front of me.

"No problem! So tell me, what are you planning to do once you finish college? What are you studying?" She asked.

"I'm studying to be an architect, but right now I'm working as a personal assistant."

She raised an eyebrow.

"I thought you were working for Chiron, in the café-"

"She had a family emergency and needed a higher paying job! So she had to quit…" Percy butted in, saving me. I silently thanked him with my eyes.

"Oh…Well at least you found a new job! Where do you work now?" She asked. She asks a lot of questions!

"I work at Hermes Inc. It's a long way from here but-"

"Hermes Inc? I've heard of that place!"

"You have?" Percy questioned perking up.

"I knew it sounded familiar!"

"Yeah…Didn't Gabe use to work there?" She questioned after giving it some thought. My heart dropped. The dream I had in Percy's car replayed in my mind. You could hear a pin drop.

"Oh."

"Don't worry Annabeth! He was fired from that place a long time ago…something about an argument with the boss. Either way that happened years ago! You have nothing to worry about!"

Her words didn't assure me in the least bit. It was too big of a coincidence. She didn't know what was going on.

"Don't worry Annabeth, you'll be fine!" Percy said. His eyes held a clear message: We'll talk about this later.

"I-I'm not worried." I tried to convince them shrugging my shoulder. Even I could hear the slight quiver in my voice.

"Well," Sally said getting up.

"I'll be in my room writing, if you need me!"

As soon as she left the room, Percy grabbed my hand and frantically lead me up to his rooms. Once we were inside he shut the door.

"What the hell is going on!"

"Look Annabeth just relax-"

"Relax! How can I relax when a mad man could be after me! Not to mention you and your mom too!"

"Just liste-"

"I just don't understand why she's doing this to me! Why is she trying to ruin my life, when I've done nothing to her-"

"Annabeth, calm down! We'll get through this!" He tried to reassure me.

"But how? You still haven't told me about this crazy plan of yours! What do I do now that I've got the job?" I asked him. I could see him debating with himself, whether to tell me or not.

"I can't explain it to you now, but I promise everything will work out!"

"But I thought you said we were in this together! You can't develop this secret plan and then just leave me in the dark!"

A ring came from his pocket and he took his phone out. Looking at the screen his eyes widened and he immediately answered the phone.

"Sorry!" He mouthed to me, before walking out of the room. I stared at the door frowning. What is going on with him? Why is he acting so secretive?

The door opened revealing Percy again. His face was flushed and he looked a little flustered.

"That was quick." I commented. A little too quick.

"It was just a friend, wanting to ask if we could meet up…Wanna come with me?"

I blinked, thrown off by the question. His beautiful eyes bored into mine silently begging me to go.

"I don't know Percy. I-I'm not good at meeting new p-people." I said thinking about the first encounter I had with one of his 'friends'.

He chuckled for a second before going back to being serious. I gave him a strange look, but continued on.

"I'm sorry Percy, I don't mean to be rude i-it's just-" Percy snickered again and this time I frowned.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Did you know," Percy started trying to stifle his laughs.

"That you stutter a lot! Especially when your frazzled…which is like all the time!"

My cheeks burned with embarrassment and I looked at my feet. I tried not to let my shame show, but the forest fire spreading across my cheeks said otherwise.

"Don't worry Annabeth, I don't mean it in a mean way. It's actually kinda cute."

That last comment permanently stained my cheeks with blush and I couldn't look him in the eyes.

"Thanks." I said awkwardly.

"I guess I can go with you and your friend, but only if I'm not intruding!"

"Yes! Let's go now!" He exclaimed before once again dragging me out of his room.

"Wait we have to go r-right now?" I asked feeling the nerves coming back.

"Yeah I told them that we'd be there in five!"

"W-What?! You already told them I was coming?!"

Percy stopped to give me a sheepish smile.

"I thought I'd be able to persuade you!"

I gave him a look, but stayed quiet. Why did he have to be right?

We continued to the front door and when we reached it Percy yelled

"We're going to the pizzeria mom! I'll be back before eight!"

"Okay!" She called back and as soon as she did Percy quickly tried to push me out the door. I wondered why he wanted me out so quickly, when I heard

"Make sure to take care of Annabeth and be a gentleman!"

Percy groaned, the tips of his ears turning red. I couldn't hold in my laughter and when we walked down the steps I fake coughed

"Karma!"

Percy stopped causing me to stop. He gave me a teasing smirk that sent my stomach into a frenzy.

"You know Mrs. Chase? You're not as innocent as I thought!"

"Neither are you!" I retorted still laughing.

"I'll have you know that I am very innocent! If you know what I mean?" He said wiggling his eyebrows. I stared at him confused and he had to elaborate.

"Meaning I'm still a virgin…"

Just like that the forest fire was back on and I stumbled over my words.

"O-Oh. Me t-too! I mean y-yeah, so am I!" Gosh I sound like an idiot!

Percy smirked at my awkwardness.

"Good to know! Now shall we get on with it?"

"Y-Yeah! I'll just…yeah."

I hurried down the stairs, almost missing a step and letting out an embarrassing yelp. I pretended not to hear Percy's laughter behind me and kept walking, my face bright red. Why can't I act all cool like him?

After a day and a half, we finally reached the end of the staircase and let the building. The pizzeria was literally next door and like always Percy held the door open for me. I made sure not to make eye contact with him as we passed, in fear that he might see just how red my face really is.

I mumbled a quick thanks and before long we were escorted to our table. Once I was convinced my face wasn't as red as a strawberry I asked him

"So what is this friend like and why do they want to meet me?"

"He's really chill…and I might've mentioned your name in a few of our conversations."

"All good things I hope-"

"Percy!" A man called out. We looked to see a middle aged man with salt and pepper colored hair and light brown eyes. Percy stood up and greeted the man.

"Hey Paul, how you doing?" This was the friend he wanted to introduce me to? This is a grown man! They did one of those man hugs before Percy faced me.

"This is Annabeth!" Percy gave me an encouraging smile, but all I could give was a shy one in return.

"Nice to meet you Annabeth, I'm Paul!" He stuck out his hand in a friendly gesture. I shook his hand trying to match his friendliness.

"Nice to meet you too."

Paul took a seat next to Percy.

"My nephew has told me so much about you!"

"Nephew?" I asked looking at Percy.

Percy's POV

"Nephew?" Annabeth questioned. I looked at Paul with a poker faced on. This wasn't part of the plan, I signaled him with angry eyes.

"Um-"

"Crap Percy, I had totally forgot!" Paul explained apologetically.

"I didn't know you didn't tell her yet."

"Tell me what?" Annabeth asked. Paul shot me a look telling me to just go with it.

"I didn't know if I should've told her or not!" I defended, not knowing exactly what I was defending.

"Well now we have to tell her."

"Tell me what!"

"Well," Paul started.

"I'm the head security guard or detective of Poseidon Corp. and I was tasked to find the company a new architect. The company owner just so happens to be Percy's father…" I had to bit my tongue on that last part.

"Percy's dad is also my brother, thus making Percy my nephew." Paul finished. Annabeth looked at me and I nodded my head verifying his story.

"Okay…and why couldn't you tell me this?" She asked me, but Paul quickly jumped in again

"Because he didn't want you to think my decision would be bias."

"What decision?" She asked more confused than ever. She was frowning and her grey eyes had that usual frustrated look whenever she didn't understand something. How I was able to recognize that minor detail in such short time we've known each other, I have no idea.

"Oh Percy didn't tell you?" Paul looked at me in disbelief.

"Percy's not telling me a lot of things lately." I was shocked to hear the bitterness in Annabeth's voice. I opened my mouth to defend myself once again, when Paul stopped me.

"When Percy and I spoke over the phone he told me about your love for architecture and I spoke it over with his dad and he thought this might be an excellent way to get you started as a professional architect! That is if you agree-"

"I'm sorry can you excuse us? We'll be right back." Annabeth walked out the restaurant, but by her quick pace I could tell she was fuming. I glared at Paul who gave me an apologetic smile.

"You couldn't think of something that would make me look good?!" I left following after Annabeth before he had the chance to answer. As soon as I walked outside I was greeted with a very angry Annabeth.

"Thanks for telling me I was meeting your uncle!"

"Your welcome?" I tried to joke, but Annabeth wasn't having any of it.

"I can't believe you'd blindside me like that!"

"I was going to tell you-"

"Well it's a little too late now isn't it? Enough of the secrets Percy! I need you to tell me your plan now-"

"I will! Just not now."

"Then when?"

"Soon. Just trust me-"

"Stop saying that! I trust you, the problem is that you don't trust me!"

We were starting to attract stares so I pulled her aside so we were in the corner.

"Of course I trust you Annabeth, you haven't given me a reason not to-"

"Then why are we still having this conversation? Why are you still keeping secrets from me?"

I looked into her eyes, not knowing what to say. I couldn't tell her the plan without blowing Paul's cover, but if I didn't tell her she wouldn't go along with it. Still waiting for my answer Annabeth shook her head.

"If it's that important, I need to know." Still I didn't know what to say and she shook her head.

"And you trust me right?" Still shaking her head Annabeth pushed past me.

"Annabeth wait-"

"For what Percy? You clearly have nothing left to say so why are you-" Annabeth didn't see the bicycle coming her way and in a split second I yanked her towards me. The bike went racing off down the side walk at a recklessly fast pace, leaving a very shocked Annabeth.

"Are you okay?" I asked, immediately inspecting her for any signs of damage. Me jerking her probably wasn't the best for her concussion, but it was the only thing I could think of when I saw the bike heading towards her. Annabeth was the one speechless now as she looked at me shell shocked.

It was then that I noticed our close proximity. My arm was wrapped around her waist while the other rested on the small of her back, steadying her. Her hands we holding onto my shoulders for dear life and If I took a step forward she would be pressing against me. The thought triggered something inside of me and I looked down. Annabeth's grey eyes were still wide with shock and her face was flushed from our argument.

She was still panting and subconsciously my eyes trickled down to her lips, before I snapped them back up to her capturing eyes. She was staring back at me and suddenly everything seemed quiet. The world had vanished around us and it was just me and Annabeth. Annabeth's eyes didn't seem as panicked anymore and something about them drew me to her.

I don't know who started to lean in first. Maybe it was me or I'd like to dream that it was her, but all I knew was that our lips were close. Really close. It felt like my heart was pounding, yet standing completely still at the same time. Her lips were just seconds away from mine…

"Perseus?"

I opened my eyes that must've drifted closed. Annabeth gasped letting go of me. We both stared at each other frozen and I was about to apologize when I heard that voice again.

"Son? Is that you?"

Annabeth looked behind me and did a double take, her eyes widening. I turned around to find myself face to face with him. I froze.

"Dad…"

Ooohhh! Cliffhanger! What do you guys think is going to happen? And is it just me or is Annabeth getting a little bolder? I know some of you are dying for Percabeth to get together, but I promise it will definitely be worth the wait! Tell me what you think? Don't forget to follow, fav and review! Also read the third chapter of my new story "He Knows"! PERCABETH IS BEYOND FABULOUS!

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