I know. I'm late, but that's only because I wanted to be an overachiever and give you guys an extra 2,000 words. Don't hate me! This chapter is LONG and filled with DRAMA so I hope you enjoy it! Also a HUGE thanks to all the people who reviewed, followed and favorited, it means a lot and I'm so happy that people like the story!

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

Annabeth's POV

Later that night when they had finally gone to bed I went back down stairs into the kitchen and put my plate in the fridge. I'd lost my appetite. I took a shower and changed into my night clothes and when I finally got into my bed I cried myself to sleep. I woke up the next morning feeling light headed and my eyes seemed to be glued together. I rubbed them and threw the covers off of me.

"Hey Anna!" My father greeted as he poked his head through the door. His blonde hair was neatly combed back and his brown eyes seemed to be shining with happiness. He must be really happy about this divorce… The thought breaks my heart even more.

"Don't call me that." I groaned. "You know I hate it." He chuckled coming into my room.

"Right. So what do you want to do today?" he asked. I decided to test him.

"Can we all go out today? All three of us as a family and maybe go to a restaurant or something like we used to?" He paled a little, his brown eyes widening slightly.

"T-Today? Sorry sweetheart, but I j-just realized I have some things to do and…yeah." He stuttered which was something he rarely did. That was all the proof I needed. They were getting a divorce and my family is going to be torn apart.

"Okay." He leaned down and kissed my forehead.

"Maybe next time." I internally sobbed. Yeah if you remarry.

"Okay next time...Can I go to the mall with Thalia today? We wanted to meet around two." He smiled at me, but I could tell it was one of relief.

"Sure! I'll leave you some money on the table. And are you just waking up?"

"Yeah." I stretched and my dad gave me a strange look.

"Really? You normally don't sleep in this late, I'm surprised."

"Well what time is it?" I asked. He checked his wrist watch.

"It's twelve-thirty. I have to go, but don't worry I won't tell your mom you overslept. God knows she'd go crazy." he muttered the last part, but I still heard it. Only when he closed the door did I allow a tear to escape, but I quickly wiped it away. No more crying. It's not healthy and it does nothing. I let out a bitter chuckle. I sound like my mom.

I picked up my phone from the dresser, ignoring the family photo beside it. Going to my home screen I noticed I had one miss call and text from Thalia. I looked at the text first. It read:

U know I love u right? I rolled my eyes. This was Thalia's way of saying I did something wrong and you're not going to like it. Sighing I called her back. I waited for her to pick up.

"Hello."

"What did you do now Thalia?" I asked getting straight to the point.

"Oh, I'm fine! Thanks for asking." She sarcastically responded ignoring my question. I glared at the wall.

"Just spit it out already! I'm not in the mood for this Thalia!" I snapped my voice cracking a little at the end.

"Are you okay? You sound weird." She asked concerned.

"Stop changing the topic!" I said changing the topic. I never said I wasn't a hypocrite!

"What. Did. You. Do."

"I'll tell you when we get to the mall."

"Why can't you tell me n-"

"Bye Annabeth!" she said quickly hanging up. Grrrr!

Scowling I put my phone back on the dresser and searched through my closet for something to wear. Unlike most girls I didn't put much thought into how I looked. It's not like I'm trying to impress anybody! I dressed for myself.

I settled for some grey sweats and a grey hoodie. It was a little cold out anyway. When I'm done I grab my phone and shove it in my pocket. I go downstairs and grab the money dad left for me on the table. I put my sneakers on yelling a quick goodbye to my parents before sprinting out the house. I didn't get to go on my usual Saturday morning run so this would kinda make up for it. I jogged all the way to Thalia's house.

I was about to ring the doorbell when I remembered what happened last time. There's no way I'm dealing with that idiot again.

I called Thalia again.

"Annabeth?"

"Open the door." I said before hanging up. I waited a minute or two before the door was swung open. Thalia appeared in front of me with her punk rock pajama's still on. Thalia froze for a second when she saw me, but then shot me a strained smile.

"Annabeth! What are you doing here so early, it's only one-thirty?" I pushed past her walking inside.

"I'm here because you're going to tell me what's going on!" I ran into her kitchen and searched through her fridge.

"And you're also going to feed me cause I'm starving!" Thalia gave me a strange look as I grabbed a bowl, cereal and some milk. I sat down at her table and waited for her to begin.

"Well…" I said mixing my cereal.

"Talk!" Thalia looked at me in amusement and mocked

"Wolf."

"Stop using my comebacks!" Thalia smirked crossing her arms.

"Well considering we traded places today it seems appropriate! I want to know what the hell has gotten into you and whatever it is keep taking it, cause it is doing wonders!" She joked. I rolled my eyes shoveling more cereal into my mouth.

"Very funny, but why aren't you dressed?" I asked avoiding the subject.

"I didn't know you'd come thirty minutes early. Who does that?"

"I'm not even going to argue with you! Go and get dressed, I'll be down here." Thalia got up scowling and muttered something about bossy mothers. I rolled my eyes and continued to inhale my cereal. Since I didn't have dinner last night and missed breakfast this morning I was starving!

In the middle of me eating my cereal I heard a snort come in from behind me. The sound caught me off guard and I turned around gasping, which is probably not the best thing to do when your mouth is full. I choked coughing profusely. The chewed up cereal and milk spilled out of my mouth and onto the clean table. The devil raised a charcoal eyebrow at me smirking.

"Attractive." Percy noted sarcastically. I glared at him which seemed to amuse him even more.

"What the hell man! Don't sneak up on me like that!" I seethed getting up and going into the kitchen for some paper towels. My felt oddly hot and I felt something I hadn't felt in a very long time…embarrassment. That mixed with rage. I stormed back in with the paper towels ignoring his presence even though I could feel his stare.

"What are you doing here so early?" he asked taking a seat at the table. My seat to be exact!

I grit my teeth wiping the table harder avoiding his gaze. It's been two minutes and I already want to murder him!

"That's none of your business!" I growled throwing away the used paper towel. I stomped back to where he sat smirking. What I'd do to wipe that handsome smirk off his face! Wait…

"Get up." I commanded arms crossed. He gave me a fake pout and I'd be darned to say he doesn't look freaking adorable with his lip jutted out and his big beautiful eyes.

"Now that's not how you ask for things now is it?"

"I'm not asking I'm telling. Get. Up." Percy slumped farther into the seat smirking at my angered expression. He seemed to be amused by the whole situation.

"Make me." He challenged his green eyes holding a mysterious glint to them. I rolled my eyes at his childishness.

"I was here first!" I retorted. Percy snickered which only fueled my anger.

"I was here first!" Percy mocked intimidating my voice in a very high falsetto. My glare hardened.

"Stop being so childish!" I nearly yelled. Percy gave me an incredulous look.

"I'm being childish?!" he laughed. "You're the one getting mad over a seat! Did mommy and daddy not teach you in that big house of yours that sharing is caring?"

"Well considering I don't care that doesn't really matter! And don't you dare talk about my parents!"

"Then stop being such a prissy brat!" He argued.

"Why don't you stop being an obnoxious idiot!" His face started to turn red with anger.

"Stop calling me an idiot." He growled. I'm not gonna lie, I was slightly intimidated, but only because he's taller than me, and has a great frame, and has nice muscles…but I wasn't checking him out! I don't do that, especially to self-centered jerks…

This time I smirked pretending to be unaffected by his deathly glare.

"Why? You can't handle the truth?" Percy raised an eyebrow and scoffed rolling his eyes.

"You're one to talk about truth when you lied to your 'best friend'" My jaw tightened and I gave him my fiercest glare, but didn't say anything. He didn't know what he was talking about. He shook his head at my silence.

"Yeah Thalia told me! How could you even look her in the eye knowing what you did-"

"If you really knew what happened you would know that I didn't do anything!"

"That's the problem! You didn't do anything-" He was cut off by the bowl of milk thrown at him. I stared at the bowl in my hand as he stared at me, milk dripping down his face soaking his clothes. He deserved it I convinced myself. But I still couldn't believe I lost control like that. I was just so mad!

Percy shook his head drops of milk falling to the ground.

"And I'm the one who can't handle the truth." With that last note he got up and walked out of the room. It's not true! He doesn't know what he's talking about and he doesn't matter. All that matters is what Thalia thinks of you…

"Ready?" Thalia asked walking down the stairs. I snapped out of my thoughts. She had on black skinny jeans and some punk T-shirt. I stared at Thalia with a blank expression and just nodded my head. She looked at me like I grew a second head.

"Are you alright Annabeth? You're acting really weird!" I nodded my head again not saying anything. I couldn't help, but think if Percy was right. She said she didn't blame me for what happened but I wonder if deep down she was still mad at me.

"Let's go." I said putting the bowl in the sink.

"Okay!" Thalia sighed.

"I have to tell you something and you're not going to like it."

"Just say it." She played with her band bracelets and refused to look me in the eye.

"I know today was supposed to be our day, but I'm gonna have to tag someone along…"
"Who?" I asked knowing I'd regret it. Thalia gave me an apologetic smile, but I just stared at her.

"Percy…" She admitted. I gave her a blank stare. Of course! Out of all the people in the world it had to be Percy!

"Hey Thalia!" Percy chirped walking towards us. He smiled at Thalia, but when his eyes landed in me they visibly hardened.

"Milk maid." He greeted me and Thalia looked at him confused. I glared at his dig, but didn't say anything. Partially because I was ashamed of my actions and that I let him get to me and also because Thalia was here. But that didn't stop me from secretly flipping him off. He narrowed his eyes.

"Can we leave already?" I asked facing Thalia.

"Yeah." She muttered looking between me and Percy.

"Let's g-" I didn't wait for her to finish as I stormed out the house and into the car. I closed my eyes and breathed. You can't let him get to you Annabeth! You can't let him get inside your head!

Thalia and Percy get inside the car, Percy sitting in the backseat and Thalia in the driver's. Neither of them said anything as we drove off. It was complete silence. I looked at Percy from the rear view mirror. He was staring out the window with an angered expression. I wonder what he's thinking about…Wait. Why do I care? I looked away.

Every now and then Thalia would glance over at me and analyze my face. She knows me too well and knows somethings wrong. After nearly ten minutes of uncomfortable silence Thalia cleared her throat.

"So Annabeth, did you figure out why your mom was acting so weird?" I sighed knowing the conversation was inevitable. She was going to figure it out sooner or later, I just wish it wasn't in front of Percy. The last thing I need is this stranger knowing my business and using it against me.

"Yeah…I think they might be getting a divorce." Dead silence. Nobody moved and it seemed like everybody stopped breathing.

"Oh." Thalia blinked keeping her eyes on the road.

"Why w-would you think that?"

"I don't want to talk about it." I answered clipped. Thalia gave me a look signaling well talk about this later and that was the end of the conversation. Wanting to avoid another awkward silence Thalia turned on the radio, but even that couldn't take away the tenseness in the air. Thalia glanced down for a brief moment and groaned.

"What's wrong" I asked.

"I gotta get gas, were almost empty!" She pulled into a nearby gas station and started to unbuckle her seat belt.

"Wait here." She said and I playfully rolled my eyes.

"It's not like I have a choice." She smiled at my remark.

"There's the smartass I know and love." I gave her a look.

"Language!" I scolded. Thalia chuckled.

"Be right back." She left despite Percy's protest slamming the door shut. Glad to know the feelings mutual…

Another uncomfortable silence settled. Taking out my phone I pretended to busy myself while Percy shifted uncomfortably in his seat. I prayed Thalia would come back fast. After a several minutes of deafening silence Percy cleared his throat causing me to look up. His eyes darted around the car before finally landing on me.

"I'm sorry about your parents." He said his eyes filled with remorse. Guess he realized my life's not so perfect after all! I internally scoffed. I looked away from him gripping my phone a little tighter.

"It happens." I replied curtly. I blinked brushing back the tears. Be strong.

"Why are you here anyway?" I asked staring at my blank screen. Percy sighed noticing my hostility.

"Thalia insisted I needed new clothes and she blackmailed me into coming." Sounds like Thalia.

"Look I also wanted to apologize f-"

"God that guy was an idiot!" Thalia exclaimed sliding back into her seat. Yes!

"What happened?" I asked happy she was finally back. Thalia shook her head and went into a long rant about the cashier, that I was partially listening to. I drowned most of her story out staring straight ahead nodding when I needed to. I still wondered if what Percy said was true. Maybe I could've done something or at least said something! She must've felt like a complete fool and I let it happen…God I should've told her, but I was too scared! Too scared that I would mess up her relationship with Luk-

"Annabeth c'mon! What the hell are you thinking about?" Thalia snapped her fingers in front of my face. Pushing her fingers away I asked

"What?"

"We're here." She said getting out of the car. I looked around and saw we were in the parking lot. Oh.

Seeing that I was the last one I quickly got out of the car. It was a little chilly outside and I walked faster to get inside. Once we were inside we thankfully split up. Percy went to whatever place that sells manly clothes and Thalia and I went to Hollister. I don't think I've ever been so happy to get away from a person.

We walked into the store and searched for anything that peaked our interest. I honestly didn't need new clothes, but I wanted to spend time with Thalia…as usual!

"You like?" Thalia asked me holding up a plain purple top. Biting back a smile I responded with a serious face.

"Naw! Do you?" Thalia stared at me for a minute before her and I burst out laughing.

"Oh, your funny! You know I wouldn't be caught dead in purple!" She laughed throwing the top wherever. I sighed picking it up by its hanger and hung it in its proper place. Thalia scoffed.

"Clean freak!" She teased scanning another isle. I followed her ignoring her comment. Thalia's eyes lit up when she was a pair of spiky black earrings.

"Finally! Something I like!" She exclaimed. She examined the pair before looking at the price. Thalia made a face.

"How much?" I asked amused at her facial expression.

"Twenty dollars. Twenty dollars! Do you know what I could do with twenty dollars?! I could-" Something caught my eyes and I held a hand up signaling her to stop.

"Wait!" I squinted trying to see the distant figure. I pointed to it.

"Is that Jason?" Thalia dropped the pair of earrings looking outside the store. We walked a little closer and Thalia frowned.

"Yeah! What is he doing here, he's supposed to be at practice?" We watched as Jason threw his arm over a brown haired girl who seemed to lean back in his embrace.

I wonder if my parents were like that... I thought sadly.

"What the hell?!" Thalia exclaimed dragging us out of the store. I put my hand over my mouth to avoid laughing. Jason the golden boy, who never does anything wrong has a secret girlfriend and is out on a date! I turned my attention back on Thalia who was still gaping in shock.

"Looks like Jason isn't as innocent as we thought!" I snickered. Thalia whipped around her icy blue eyes glaring into me.

"Shut up! For all we know she could be a friend." I did a double take on Jason before I smirked back at Thalia.

"I don't think friends kiss like that." Thalia turned around, her mouth dropping at the sight of her little brother making out with the mystery chick in a public place.

"What the fu-" I quickly covered her mouth before she could complete the sentence.

"Can you stop with the cussing?! Jeez, I have no idea how you and Jason are related! He never had such a potty mouth, and even he did that girl is wiping it clean-EW" I yanked my hand away from Thalia rubbing her saliva off my hand.

"Will you stop with the jokes Annabeth! I just watched my little brother shove his tongue down a girl's throat and I'm not in the mood!" Thalia yelled. We were starting to get stares, but I didn't care. I looked back and forth between Thalia and my hand.

"You licked me?! Do you know how many germs are on my hand and your tongue!" I said shooting her an incredulous look. Thalia ignored me stomping towards her brother and his lady-friend. I went to go follow her, but I couldn't shake the feeling of disgust. I ran into a nearby restroom and quickly washed my hands. Ew, ew, ew! It's like I have a dog for a best friend!

When I came back what I saw almost made me die of laughter. I couldn't hear what was being said, but Jason's face was pale and he looked like he saw his life flash before his eyes and Thalia was red faced standing between Jason and the girl. The girl seemed only slightly embarrassed and was looking at the ranting and raving Thalia in amusement. As I got closer I noticed the girl was very beautiful! Despite her choppy uneven hair her light brown locks seemed to shine. She had a soft feminine look to her face and her eyes seemed to change color as I approached them.

"-ever lie to me again, I swear I will shove my foot so far up your as-"

"Thalia! Please, you're traumatizing the poor boy!" Thalia glared at Jason.

"That's the point! And you!" She spun around facing the girl.

"Don't think I've forgotten about you! Who do you think you are corrupting my innocent little brother? I saw you shoving your tongue down his throat you little skank-"

"Okay!" I intervened stepping in front of Thalia. Her eyes were murderous.

"Why don't you cool off for a while and come back when your, calm! I'll talk to them." I suggested. Thalia opened her mouth to protest but I gave her a stern look. I swore she growled for a second.

"Fine!" She stomped away from us and people made a path avoiding the enraged teen. When she was out of sight I turned around facing Jason.

"You are coming with me." Jason nodded his head so fast I was afraid it might come off. The girl snickered and I decided I liked her. I dragged Jason off to the side by the men's section.

"Explain."

"H-How did you guys-"

'Don't worry about it, just explain. Thalia should be coming back and if you care for that girl's safety I'd hurry up." Jason took a deep breath before he started.

"Me and Piper have been dating for about six months now and-"

"Six months?! You've been secretly dating this girl for six months! How the hell did you pull that off?" I exclaimed. Jason's parents were super strict and hard on him. They watch over him like a hawk and the fact that he kept this secret for half a year is mind boggling. Jason smiled a small smile.

"It's been hard and I almost got caught on several occasions, but…I don't know! There's just something about her that's so…incredible and amazing about her and she'd kind and thoughtful. I really couldn't ask for anything more…Annabeth? Are you okay?" Ships!

I wiped the few tears that fell away putting on a sad smile.

"I'm fine, I'm fine! It's just really touching that's all-"

"Bullcrap! Tell me the real reason." I chuckled sadly. He could always tell when I'm lying.

"No, it's fine. I don't want to rain on your parade and I don't wanna be a burden-"

"Annabeth." He insisted as more tears welled up. The lump in my throat seemed to be getting bigger and bigger.

"Tell me."

"It's just-"

"There you are!" Thalia exclaimed appearing out of nowhere. She slapped the back of Jason's head and he flinched. I swallowed the lump back. Thank god.

The brown haired girl was at Jason's side and slipped her hand between his. Jason looked at me concerned but I gave him a look telling him to drop it. The gir-Piper was smiling and Thalia was back to her usual crazy self. They decided to shop together and I tagged along. Along the way we ran into Percy, who looked at me strangely. I ignored him not saying a word for the rest of the trip.

Time skip

We arrived back at Thalia's house around six o'clock. Jason had driven here and dropped Piper off at her house where they wanted to spend some alone time together. You can imagine Thalia's dismay when they practically rushed out the mall. Percy continued to shoot me strange looks through the entire car ride, but I pretended I didn't notice.

As soon as we reached the house I ran to Thalia's room, pulled out the spare bed and fell on top of it. I was exhausted, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. A couple minutes later I heard the door open and looked up. Seeing it was Thalia I put my head back down. Thalia laughed at my position.

"I didn't know you were that tired! Did you ask your dad if you could spend the night?" I nodded my head. I had texted my dad and he said it was okay.

Thalia bounced onto her bed turning on the TV. She flipped the channel to a horror movie and I glanced up in time to see a zombie gorging a person's eyes out. I grimaced as the girl screamed bloody murder. Looks like I'm not getting any sleep tonight.

I haven't talked to Thalia since we went to the mall and I'm surprised she hasn't noticed. She's usually on top of these things, but oh well! That just means no more interrogations for me! The movie stopped all of a sudden and I looked back at Thalia. She stared me down with her piercing blue eyes and I cocked my head.

"Sooo…Why didn't you tell me about your parents' divorce?" She asked. I shook my head trying to drop the topic. Thalia sighed.

"Annabeth you can't do this! You can't shut people out and not say anything. We all know what happened last time." She muttered the last part but I heard it clear as day. I sat up abruptly.

"Do you still blame me for that?"

"Blame you for what?" Thalia asked arching an eyebrow. I grit my teeth.

"For Luke." This was the first time we talked about it since the incident and Thalia's eyes widened at his name.

"What does he have anything to do with-"

"Just answer the question!" I snapped. Thalia's eyes narrowed, but I didn't back down.

"If I blamed you for Luke I wouldn't have stayed friends with you, would I? Now drop it, this isn't about me it's about you!" She growled.

"Then why are you getting so defensive?"

"I'm getting defensive cause there's no reason to bring him up!"

"You brought the situation up when you mumbled about it under your breath!"

"I was giving an example and your blowing it way out of proportion!" She yelled. I clenched my fist.

"It just seems like your still mad at me for-"

"Well I'm not okay! It's just every time you don't say something bad things happen."

"Well I'm sure whatever happens won't affect you so stay out of it! This is my family not, yours!" I said. Thalia let out an angry sigh.

"I'm your best friend Annabeth. I'm trying to make sure you don't make the same silly mistakes; cause remember what happened last time? Shit hit the fan and I'm the one that ended up hurt over your mistake!"

"There it is!" I shouted standing up.

"There what is?!"

"You're still mad at me, you just won't admit it!"

"That's seriously all you heard from that entire speech. Listen to me when I say this Annabeth, I'm not mad at you. I don't blame you for what happened there was nothing you could've done-"

"I don't believe you and you know that's not true!" I cracked. "You know that I could've done something and you know is should've said something. Anything!" I cried. Thalia shook her head ready to protest but I stopped her.

"No! You should be mad at me and you should blame me because I was stupid! I was the selfish one, not Luke! I was too worried on how it'd affect our friendship that I didn't even stop to think about how'd you'd feel-"

"Yes you did Annabeth! You did think about me because if you didn't you wouldn't be beating yourself up about this." She said softly reaching out to me but I stepped away.

"Tell me Thalia…Did it ever cross your mind that I actually did anything with him, that I had feelings for Luke?" Thalia stared at me for a moment with apologetic eyes before nodding her head.

"Well I didn't. I didn't have feelings for him and I would never do that to you…But what I did, that's equivalent to him cheating with your best friend-"

"But he didn't." Thalia insisted. "You didn't and I know that now. I forgive you Annabeth." I shook my head wiping away the tears, but it didn't matter cause I felt a wave of new ones coming in.

"But you shouldn't." I ran out the room ignoring Thalia's calls. I ran into the bathroom shutting the door. In there I sobbed my heart out. The bathroom was spacious enough for nobody to hear me so I didn't have to worry about that. Everything is falling apart! My parents are getting divorce, so that's twenty-two years down the drain! And now I just ruined my friendship with Thalia, my best friend since I was seven. I sobbed even harder at the thought.

But I deserve it. I betrayed my best friend! I allowed him to hurt her for weeks without saying anything, cause of my own selfish desire! I was worried on how she'd thinks of me, but the last thing I thought of was how she'd feel! I was stupid and should've said something! I didn't want to lose my best friend…but I'm the one that pushed her away.

"Annabeth?" A voice asked. I looked up in shock, tears still streaming down my face. I gasped.

Percy…

That is it! I know I'm cruel, but I promise this is the last cliffhanger. (I'm lying! There will be SO much more!) So tell me what you guys thought if the chapter. I gave you some DRAMA and there will be more to come! What's gonna happen with Percy and Annabeth and what happened with Thalia, Annabeth and Luke? You'll have to wait and see! As the story goes on there will be more fights, DEFINETLY more secrets and of course love! Once again I will try to get another chapter out in two weeks, but this time I think I will succeed! Don't forget to review, fav and follow! PERCABETH IS FANTASTICLES!

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