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Chapter 17

Sean's POV

It's been two weeks since I saw Annabeth. We never got a chance to talk about that matter. She's been busy at work that's what at least she told me but I doubt that's not all the reason. Tonight we'll be having dinner at Silena's place. Everyone will be there including her.

I looked myself in the mirror. I look like shit. Since the incident I rarely sleep well. I know I've screwed up big time. Why can't I just let her know that I really like her? Duh it's because it is not wise to enter in a relationship with my mess up life. I scolded myself. I just don't want to hurt her.

"Sean!" Charles called. "Hurry up bro we are already late." "I'm coming." I yelled. We said our goodbye to mom and we head way towards Katie's place. Travis and Connor were already there when we arrived. "I thought you said we're late?" I asked Charles. "Oh they're on their way." Katie explained.

"What's up bro?" greeted the two brothers. "What happened to you Sean? You look like shit." Connor noticed. "I rarely sleep well. " I replied. Charles looks at me curiously. I just shrugged my shoulders. I saw Katie raise her eyebrows. I shot her a questioning look but she just smiled. We seated on the couch waiting for the others to arrive.

10 minutes later the others arrived. Silena was instantly on Charles side. Clarisse greeted us. What caught my eye was the guy standing next to Annabeth. She saw the confusion on our looks. "Umm guys I would like you to meet Chris, a friend of mine." Annabeth said. He introduced himself to us guys. I think the girls already know him. "Good to see you again Chris." Katie said.

"Hi." I greeted Annabeth. She just smiled at me. I noticed that Chris was always on Annabeth 's side the whole time. During dinner he sat next to her and he even served her food. I wasn't even paying attention to my food. Charles nudged me. "Are you okay?" he asked. "Yeah I'm all right.

He looks at where my gaze is. She turned to Silena who's seated beside him. "Who is Chris anyway?" he asked. "Oh he's a friend of Annabeth back in college. They bumped to each other two weeks ago. " Silena explained. "He seems to be taking extra care to Annabeth." Charles noticed too. "Oh yeah isn't he sweet? Actually he asked her out already."

I choked on my drink. Charles shot me a worried look. "I'm fine." I gestured. I saw Silena smirked at me. "Oh is that so? So she said yes?" Charles aked. Silena nodded. "Look at them they look good together."Silena giggled.

I stared at my food not wanting to eat anymore. My appetite was instantly gone. I looked at them one more time I saw her laughing at something that Chris has said to her. It crushed my heart. I miss her so much already. When I couldn't take it anymore I excused myself.

I went to the kitchen and grab some water. I was deep in my thoughts when Annabeth walked in. She saw me and she just smiled. "Hey." I greeted. "What are you doing here?" She asked casually. "I just need water." I said. "Are we okay?" I asked her. "Of course why did you ask?"

"Just wanted to know." I said dryly. She nodded and about to leave. "Is it true?" I asked again. "What?" She asked. I felt a lumped on my throat. "You… I mean… Umm are you two really going out?" I asked nervously. She studied my face. I wanted her to say no but to my dismay she said yes.

I froze from where I was standing. I felt the pain again. I looked at her. As if she's reading my thoughts. "Don't worry about me. He's a good guy." She said. When I didn't say anything she went out. I went outside holding a bottle of beer. I just stared at the nothingness not wanting to think.

"Hey!" Charles called. I looked at him. "You okay?" he asked. I nodded. "What were you thinking?" he asked again. "Stuff." I simply replied. He's about to say something when they called us inside. "Come on you guys the movie is starting." Connor said. We both nodded and followed him inside.

We took our seats and started watching the movie. I can't keep my eyes on the movie. It always ends up to where Annabeth and Chris were sitting. I shot my eyes trying to suppress the image. I felt my head throbs. I lay my head back on the couch trying to ease the pain that my head was feeling. I started to sweat. I felt like throwing up so I sat up immediately and head towards the bathroom.

I throw up a couple of times. I felt dizzy. I sit at the floor trying to calm myself. When I'm calm enough I went back to where I was sitting. I saw Annabeth look at me but I ignored it. I sat beside Charles. "You okay?" he asked. "Just a little tired." I said. "I haven't slept well these past few days." "Do you want to go home?" he asked. I shook my head. "I'm fine." I assured him. He nodded and continued to watch the movie.

I tried to watch the movie but ends up shutting my eyes. My head hurts. Damn even my heart aches. I tried calming myself but failed to do so. I shut my eyes the entire time but failed to sleep. I felt someone poke me. I saw Charles looking at me strangely. The movie has ended. "Are you sure you're okay?" he asked. "You're sweating."

"I.. Umm fine. Just want to go home." I lied. He looked at me and nodded. Annabeth shot me a concern look. I just smiled at her. We said our goodbyes and head towards the car. On our way home I just close my eyes not wanting to speak. I felt Charles eyes drift on me during the ride. I am just grateful enough that he doesn't ask any more questions.

Silena's POV

After the guys left we went back to Katie's place and chat a little more but of course Chris is with us. He sits next to Clarisse and put his arms around her. "Have you seen Sean's face?" I asked. "Yeah it was priceless."Thalia teased. "I felt bad for the guy though." Chris said.

"Why?" Clarisse asked. "Well if I am in his place I'll probably go crazy." He said. "So you think Sean likes Annabeth?" Katie asked. "Definitely! I saw how he looks at me. If only looks can kill I'm probably dead by now." He joked. "Yeah I agree on that. The entire time he both looks at you." I stated.

Annabeth blushed deep red. "Oh you're blushing." Clarisse teased. She shot her a glare. Clarisse just chuckled. "But he doesn't look so well." Annabeth said. "Yeah he looks like his going to be sick. He said he's not getting enough sleep these past few days." Katie informed us. "Really? I wonder why?" Thalia chuckled.

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Sean's POV

After finding out that Annabeth is going out with Chris, I've never been the same. I became worse. I can't sleep but when I do I have nightmares: Nightmares about the car accident, Calypso and Annabeth. My head is constantly aching. I just didn't know if it was because of thinking too much or something else is really wrong with me.

It was a weekend and we're about to have another get together at Silena's place. I tried to decline but Charles was persistent. "You need to go out. What's going on with you anyway?" He asked. I just shook my head. "I've been only gone for a couple of days and look out you." He said. "What's wrong with me?" I asked.

"Have you looked in the mirror lately? You looked sick Sean. There were bags under your eyes. Are you sleeping okay?" He asked with concern. I nodded. "I'm fine. I'm just stressed out." I lied. "About what?" he asked. I became quiet for a while. "Family?" he asked. I just nodded so that he'll stop asking questions.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He asked. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me, okay? I'm a big guy I can take care of myself" I said. He doesn't looked convince but drop the topic anyway. "Just come with us. I'll take no for an answer." He insisted.

During the ride I stayed quiet. I know Charles is studying me but he also kept quiet. My mind wanders to Annabeth. I haven't seen her for a while since she and Chris started dating. I shut my eyes remembering the pain. I can do this. I assured myself. I let out a deep sigh as I saw the familiar place.

We're the last one to arrive. Everybody greeted us. I kept a smile on my face even though I'm hurting inside. I saw them sitting together. Chris put his arm around her and she smiled at him. I looked down on the floor and shut my eyes. Someone nudged me and I look up.

Silena smiled at me. "You okay?" she asked. "Yeah, never been better." I lied and gave her a fake smile. "How are you buddy?" Connor asked putting his arm around my shoulders. "I'm fine thank you for asking." I replied.

We ate dinner and it felt like de javu. I found myself staring at them again. This time it hurts even more. I overheard that Annabeth is happy with him. I just can't breathe properly. My head felt like it was hit by a rock. Good thing nobody noticed me. I ate silently not wanting to draw any attention to me.

When the dinner is over I excused myself and went to the balcony. I just can't look at them anymore. I felt like dying. I needed to get out. I reached for my phone and dialed Leo's number. You see Leo is a friend of mine. He works for us at the store.

"Hello?" he answered. "Where are you?" I asked. I heard the music blasting at the background. "I'm at a bar." He shouted so that I can hear him. "Where?"I asked. He told me the place. "Mind if I join you?" "Sure thing bro!" he replied. "Okay, I'll be there in a minute." I said cutting the call.

My head still hurts but I just don't want to go home yet, I'm tired of thinking. I went inside and called Charles. "Can I talk to you for a second?" I asked. He nodded and excused himself. I noticed the others glancing over me. "What's up?" he asked. "I'm going home early." I lied. "Why? Is there something worng?"

"I just don't feel good." I said. "Umm okay. I'll just tell the others." "No!" I reacted. He looked at me. "I mean you don't have to go with me. I'm taking a cab." I stated. "No it's fine." He said. I shook my head. "I can take care of myself Charles. You don't need to babysit me." I protested. "Are you sure?" he asked again. I just nodded. "Okay."

I said goodbye to them and head out. I didn't even look back to see their reaction. I'll just let Charles explain it to them. I saw a taxi and get in. I gave him the address and soon we're on our way.

Charles' POV

I followed Sean as he head out the door. I felt everyone looked at me. "Where's he going?" Thalia asked. "Home." I answered. "He said he doesn't feel good." "Is he going to be all right?" Annabeth asked. I looked at her. "I hope so." I said. "I'll check on him later."

The movie has ended when I remembered to check on Sean. I texted him, after a couple of minutes he doesn't reply. I tried calling him but he's not answering. I became worried. Mom is not even home so how can I know if he is already home safe. I tried to calm myself maybe I'm just being paranoid.

Minutes later being the protective brother I am, I started calling him again. This time he picks up. "Hello?" I asked. All I hear was the music blasting from the background. I excused myself and walk out to the balcony. "Hello?" I heard the voice but it was not Sean's.

"Who's this?" I asked a little louder so he can hear me. "Charles it's Leo." He shouted. "Where's Sean?" I demanded. "Oh right. He's here with me." He said. "Can you pass him the phone? And can you please turn the volume down." I asked. "No can do bro! We are at the bar."

"What?! I thought Sean went home." I asked. "Nuh uh. He called me a while ago." He explained. "Can I talk to him?" I said. "Sorry he passed out. I've been trying to wake him up for a couple of minutes but he's so drunk." Oh gods what was he thinking. I thought to myself.

"I'm coming to get him. Just don't leave him alone." I instructed. "Okay." He gave me the name of the bar. I went inside. I saw Silena talking to Annabeth. When they saw me they stop talking. I walk to them. "Babe I need to go now." I said. "Why? What's wrong?" she asked. "Nothing." I said. "I'll call you later." I said and grab my jacket. I waved goodbye to the others and head straight to the door.

Silena's POV

"What's going on?" Katie asked. "I don't know he doesn't say anything. He just said that he needed to go now." I explained. "Do you think it's about Sean?" Annabeth asked with a concern look on her face. "I hope not." "Don't worry I'll ask him later."

Charles' POV

I drive as fast as I could to the bar. I went inside and saw my brother passed out on the couch. I walked towards them Leo saw me and waved at me. "Hey!" He greeted. I just nodded at him. "How long have he been here?" I asked. "A couple of hours ago." I shook my head. He lied to me.

Leo handed Sean's phone to me. "I was searching for it when I heard it ringing." He explained. "I didn't know where to drop him off. I just can't leave him here." "Thank You." I said. He helped me carry Sean onto the car. I said my thanks again. I looked at him and started to worry about him. What's going on with him?