Sadie pov

Immediately after Percy had walked out of the cafeteria, Nico followed him. I so badly wanted to follow him myself. But something told me I wasn't supposed to intervene. Then Dan and his cronies slowly limped their way out of the cafeteria, much to our amusement.

I turned around to see an awestruck expression on Carter's face.

"Wow. He's some fighter." Walt said.

"You think?" Carter choked out.

Yeah, he was. He was an amazing fighter. Which just adds to my list of reasons he's impressive and likable. Like I needed that. Like I needed another reason to fall

head over heels for this guy.

Sometimes I feel really glad Carter can't read my thoughts. Cause if he knew what was going in my mind right now, I was stew.

"He's going to get into trouble. Dan must have already complained against him." Jaz said. Oh! I never thought about that. I had to do something about it. It wasn't his fault. He didn't do anything wrong.

Without a second thought, I ran out to find him. I heard the sound of footsteps behind me, and I knew Carter was following me.

After searching a bit, we found them sitting on a bench in the ground. Nico was talking to Percy. Judging by the small smile playing on Percy's lips, Nico had handled the situation very well.

We ran up to them. As we got close to them, we could hear what Nico was saying.

"The Stolls are going to be so proud of you." Nico said. Percy chuckled softly.

"Yeah. I know. Kicked out in the first week. Not that's going to be a record." Percy said.

"Kicked out?" I asked, and that's when they noticed us.

"Sadie, Carter. Hi guys." Nico said.

"Kicked out?" I repeated.

"Not yet. But c'mon. It's bound to happen. I bet up like a dozen guys. I broke a guy's nose and another one's arm. Not a small thing." Percy sighed.

No! He can't be expelled. No way. I liked him. Even if I had no chance with him, he was still a nice guy. A good friend. He can't leave.

Carter was about to speak, when Tommy, a junior, walked up to us. "You are Percy Jackson, right?" He asked Percy. Percy nodded.

"The principal wants you in his office along with Nico Di Angelo." Tommy said.

"Wait, why Nico?" Percy asked. Tommy shrugged.

"By the way, I saw your fight today. You were awesome! No one has ever been able to stand up against Dan. He bullies me and Jim all the the time." Tommy said.

Percy smiled at him." Then he deserves what happened today." Percy said. Tommy grinned cutely.

"Cmon. I'll show you the way to the principal's office. I hope you don't get into trouble. I really like you. And yes, Sadie and Carter, you guys are wanted too." Tommy said.

Me and Carter glanced at each other, before following Tommy and Percy.

When we reached the office, Tommy asked us at to wait outside. After a few seconds, me and Carter were called inside.

The principal sat at his desk, looking as calm as usual. A word about our principal, Mr. Roque is that he's not evil like most principals. He's strict, yes, but not evil. Another thing was that he's just. So I had little hope in my heart that I could make him see that it wasn't Percy's fault.

"Ah. Mr. Kane And Miss Kane. Sit down." He said. We obliged.

"So tell me. What are your thoughts on the new kid, Percy. I've heard you both have been spending time with him. I appreciate that. You should always be welcoming to new students." He said.

Carter looked at me. So I decided to speak first.

"He's a really nice person. He's kind and good hearted. Friendly too. He's the kind you can easily be friends with." I said. He nodded.

"And you, Mr. Kane? What do you think of him?" Mr. Roque looked at him.

"Well, I agree with Sadie. He's a really nice person." Carter said.

"But you see children, some people don't really agree with you. Mr. Sergil has complained that Percy had walked out of his class while he was teaching. And Mr. Dan Wolks too has complained about him, saying Percy attacked him and his friends. I'd like to know what really happen. Will you be kind enough to tell me?Mr. Roque said.

"Sir, you must have heard about Percy's girlfriend Annabeth." Carter said.

"Ah yes. Ver unfortunate indeed." Mr. Roque said.

"Well, her death has made Percy mentally unstable. He's currently under medication. He gets fits whenever anyone mentions her or says anything related to her. Mr. Sergil was aware of that.

Yet he mentioned her. Not just mentioned her, but he also taunted Percy about her. So Percy walked out. In fact, I pulled him out. He had a fit as soon as we stepped out. It's only when I poured water on his head that it stopped." I said. Mr. Roque's calm expression suddenly turned rigid.

"It was wrong of John. I'll have to talk to him about it." He said. John, by the way, is Sergil's first name.

"And what about Dan's complaint? Do you have another view of that story?" Mr. Roque asked.

"Well yes. We were with him when that happened. You see sir, Percy was just making his way over to our table when Dan and his cro- I mean friends stopped him.

Percy didn't react. They made fun of him. Still no reaction. They made fun about Annabeth. He still kept quiet. He even started walking away from them. But ?Dan wouldn't let it go.

He called after him. He said terrible things to Percy about his girlfriend. After a while, Percy snapped, like any other person would. That's all that happened."

"Would that be your description of the accounts too, Carter?" Mr. Roque looked at my brother.

"Yes sir. Sadie has described the event perfectly. I have nothing to add." Carter said.

"So it wasn't really his fault. You can't blame him, can you?" I asked.

"I guess not. But he must really learn to control his temper." Mr. Roque said. I snapped.

"CONTROL HIS TEMPER? Tell me Mr. Roque. Would you control your temper when a guy makes fun of your girlfriend who has just died? Or would you control your temper when he says she killed herself because she was tired of you? Or if he would say that you killed her because you thought she bloody cheated on you?" I yelled.

"Calm down, Ms. Kane. Please sit down" Mr. Roque said. That's when I had realized I had stood up. I sat down.

"I see. Very well. Percy shall have no punishment. But just to be sure, I'd like to have a word with Nico Di Angelo first." He said. Nico was called in.

"Yes sir?" Nico asked unsurely.

"Please take a seat Nico. Tell me, what are your views on your friend Percy? What do you think about him?" Mr. Roque asked.

"Percy is...he's...I don't gave the words. He's the most amazing person in the world." Nico said.

"What makes you say that, Mr. Di Angelo?" Our principal asked.

Nico took in a deep breath. "Percy's biggest flaw is that he's too loyal for his own good. He'd give up anything for his loved ones. Not just his loved ones. Even for people he hardly knows, he'll do anything.

I've known Percy since I was eleven. He had saved my life from a kidnapper with Annabeth. He's been my first true friend. Many people edge away from me because they think I'm creepy. But not Percy.

He's done many favors on me and never asked for anything in return. That's all I can say about him." From the looks of it, he could have said more. But he didn't want to give away much, I guess. He was talking to the principal after all.

"I see. Call him in." Percy was called in. As soon as he entered the first thing he said was "Sorry."

"For what, Mr. Jackson?"

"For that fight in the cafeteria. I...I couldn't help it." Percy said. A small smile started playing on the lips of our principal.

"I didn't say anything about the fight yet Percy." He said.

"Wait, isn't that why you called?" Percy asked confused.

"Sit down, Percy. One of you please lend him your seat." Carter stood up, and Percy hesitantly took that seat.

"I called you to ask you if you wanted to complain against Dan and against you Maths teacher." Mr. Roque said.

"Why would I complain against them? Weren't they supposed to complain about me?" Percy asked. Mr. Roque smiled.

"Just answer the question my boy." Mr. Roque said.

"No. I have no complains against them." Percy said.

"That's fine. You all may go. Please take care of yourself, Percy." Mr. Roque said. Percy smiled slightly.

"Yes sir." We were just about to leave when our English teacher, Mr. Colle rushed in to the office.

"Did you get my resignation letter, sir?" He asked.

"Ah yes, Colle. I did. It's a pity your leaving, good friend. I don't know where I'll get a replacement for you." Me. Roque said.

"You'll have to manage sir. I have to go. It's important. My flight is tonight. I just came to say it's been a pleasure working with you." Mr. Colle held out his hand. Mr. Roque shook it. Then Colle flew out of the door.

"Nice man. I don't know how I'll be able to find a replacement in a short period of time." Mr. Roque said.

" I know a guy." Percy spoke up.

"What?" Mr. Roque asked.

"My step father. He's an English teacher. He used to teach in Goode High School in New York." Percy said.

"I'll be glad if your step father would apply for this job. Send him to my office tomorrow. Can you tell me his name?" Mr. Roque asked. Percy has a step dad? Wow, his life really is complicated.

"Paul. Paul Blofis." Percy replied.