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Chapter 18

Sean's POV

The next morning I felt like crap. I felt dizzy. My head is like splitting in half. I run towards the bathroom and throw up. I heard someone opens the door. "So you're finally awake." Charles teased. "Go away!" I muttered. "Oh why should I pass the opportunity to see my brother looking like shit?" He chuckled. I shot a glare at him. He smiled and handed me water and a capsule. "That will help you feel better." I said my thanks. He then looks at me seriously. "Hit the shower it will help you feel better. I'll see you at breakfast." He said leaving me behind. I drink the medicine and went back to my room.

I lie down for a minute and hit the shower. When I was finished I went to the kitchen. I saw Mom and Charles talking. I thought Charles already said to Mom what I did last night. I greeted them. Charles looks at me with his serious face. I kissed mom on the cheek. "So how was the dinner?" She asked. I look at Charles. "It was okay." He replied. I waited mom to ask me why I was drunk last night but it turned out she didn't know.

After breakfast I approach Charles. "Thanks for not telling mom." I said. He just nodded. I sat beside him in the couch. He's watching a basketball game. We are both silent for a while. "So would you like to tell me what happened last night?" he asked. I didn't answer. He looked at me. "Why did you lie to me?"

"I…Um…I just wanted to …" I stammered. I let out a deep sigh and buried my face in my hands. He turned off the TV and faced me. "Hey what's bothering you? You can talk to me." He said. "Things are just too complicated Charles. I just want it to be normal again." I asked. He looked confused. "What do you mean?"

"Is this something to do with Annabeth?" He asked. I just shook my head. I am not going to tell him the truth. "Hey you can tell me. If you like her why don't you just tell her?" I sat up straight and look at him. "What do you mean?"

"Don't lie to me. I've been observing you. You started to act like that when you found out that Annabeth is going out with Chris." He stated. "No! It has nothing to do with Annabeth!" I firmly said. "Just admit it. It will be easier." He suggested. "There's nothing to admit. This conversation is over." I snarled at him and walk away.

The following days I spent my days hanging out with Leo, mostly in a bar. I found myself back in the old me before the car accident. Drinking and partying. One time mom caught me drunk, passed out on the living room. She tried to confront me but I just lied again. I can tell mom is worried about me but I assured her that I'm fine.

I declined every possibility to hang out with our friends again. Every single time I declined Charles was always asking me questions. I just don't answer them. He even tried to convince me that the others miss me. I just shook my head. I can tell he's becoming frustrated. One time we almost got into each other's nerve. Luckily mom was there to break up the heated conversation.

One time we are at a bar just drinking. "Dude, can I ask you something?" Leo said. "What is it?" I asked. "Is there something bothering you?" he asked. "What do you mean?"

"I've known you for quite a while. And I know that drinking is not your favorite thing. But why the sudden change?" He asked with concern in his voice. I look at him and smirked. "How can you be so sure?" "I just know. I'm good at reading people's mind, you know." He said. I raise my eyebrow at him. "Oh yeah? So you're a fortune teller now?" I teased.

"Seriously bro. What's wrong?" he asked again. "Nothing is wrong Leo." I said dryly. He shook his head. "You've been hanging out with me for the past couple of weeks. Every single time you just wanted to drink and end up drunk or passed out." Leo stated. "So you're complaining now because you're friend is a drunkard?" I asked annoyed. "No it's not that. You never hang out with Charles' friends anymore. You barely talked to your brother when he is around."

"Hey but I'm hanging out with you." I said. "Yeah but mostly you never talk. You've changed a lot man. You always look so serious." He stated. "There's nothing wrong with me Leo. " I assured him. "I don't believe you." He said. "Believe whatever you want." I said. "I'm your friend Sean. You can talk to me."

"I said I'm fine. Why does everyone think I have a problem?" I asked annoyed. "Because you do." He stated. I just shook my head. "Is this a girl problem?" He asked. I snapped my head at him. "Just drop it Leo." I threatened. "Just answer me." He insisted. I slammed the bottle of beer on the table. "You know what I'm going home. I don't want to stay here and listen to you all night. You're giving me a headache." "Sean!" he called. I walked out and head towards the car.

I've been driving a couple of minutes now and end up on the beach. I sat at one of the trees and started to drink again. I tried to brush away the thoughts while looking at the water. I barely see the shore because it so dark out there. I shut my eyes and the image starts flooding again. Tears started to flow on my cheeks. I wipe away the tears. You're so pathetic Percy! You're a coward!

The scene played in my mind. I saw Chris' car parked outside Silena's place. I can't see who is with him but I can definitely tell what they are doing. Chris is kissing someone. I nearly had an accident that night. My Annabeth. All my hopes that I was holding were now gone. I just have to let her go.

I scream so loud and stand up. I saw the tree and hit it with my fist. I hit it until I can't feel my arms anymore. Blood is dripping from my hands. The tears are making my vision fuzzy. I rest my forehead on the tree. I tried to calm myself. Get your act together! I let out a deep sigh. When I'm calm enough I went back to my car.

My hands are still numb but I managed to drive. Luckily when I got home mom is already asleep and Charles is not yet home. He's probably out with Silena or his friends. I went to the bathroom and clean my wounds. It stings. When I'm done I wrap it with gauze. I went to my room and hit the bed. Because of exhaustion within seconds I'm already asleep.

The next morning I woke up and the house is quiet. I went to the kitchen and found a note saying that mom and Charles went out. I ate my breakfast and get dress. I decided to go to the store.

When I arrived Leo is already there together with the other staff. They greeted me. I went to the office and turn on the TV. With my worst luck the first channel that pop out is the ETC channel (A/N I do not own ETC channel) My worst nightmare is being interviewed.

On the television

Host: So Jason, how are you and Calypso?

Jason: I guess I can say that we are happy together.

Host: That's good to hear. I heard your brand new song is currently no. 1 on the chart.

Jason: (smiled and nodded) Yup that's what I heard.

Host: Have you heard the rumors that were going around?

Jason: About what?

Host: You, Calypso and Percy

Jason: Not really. What is it all about?

Host: There were rumors that saying that Calypso only dates you because Percy is nowhere to be found.

Jason: (Became serious) I don't know about that. But I think that sounds ridiculous. I mean Calypso dump him right? So how come there were rumors like that. I'm positive that it is not true at all.

Host: Did Calypso dump him? I thought it was a mutual decision?

Jason: Oh gods I'm sorry I was not suppose to say that. (smile)

Host: Wow that was interesting. So how about the other rumor that says you're only at the top now because Percy is not around.

Jason: That's pathetic. Even if Percy is around I can definitely be on top. And I can definitely prove that.

Host: Wow hold on. Is that a challenge?

Jason: I guess so. Too bad Percy is nowhere to be found.

Host: Yeah that would have been great, so any message for him?

Jason: Hmm yeah don't be a coward.

I turned off the TV and throw the remote on the wall. I clenched my fist. I'm going to kill him. He humiliated me in front of hundreds of people. I was trying to compose myself when I heard a knock on the door.

"Come in." I instructed. I saw Leo peak on the door. "Are you okay? I heard a crash." He said. "Yeah I'm fine, nothing to worry about." I said. He scanned the room and he saw the broken remote on the floor. He went inside to pick the remote. "Just leave it right there." I said. He looked over his shoulders and froze. He saw my hands that were bandaged.

"What happened to you last night?" He asked with concern. "Nothing." "Sean?" He insisted. "Just leave Leo." I said. "I'm worried about you. I'm your friend. You can…" I cut him. "Not this again Leo. It was just a cut don't worry about it. And I don't want to hear any of it anymore. So please just leave me alone for awhile." I pleaded. I can tell he doesn't want to but I glared at him. He went out and closed the door.