Hi again, ya'll. I'm so so so so sorry that I didn't write for so long. The exams and the school, being the evil it is, got in the way.

Anyways, I'm thinking of slowly bringing this fanfic to an end. But, don't ya worry, I will probably write some new ones, which I will try to shape up better.

Now, on to the story.

Annabeth

The day went by like any other. I was now spending less time with Percy though. He had stuff to do, I guess. So now I am here, sitting with Thalia and Piper, slurping on my apple juice, day-dreaming away.

"So…Percy", Thalia said and my thoughts about the night at the rooftop fled away.

"Yeah?" I asked, looking up to her, one look at those eyes told me what she was thinking.

"No way, nu-uh, Don't you even think about that", I shook my head furiously.

"But, seriously dude, you gotta consider it. He's spending less time with you and probably, more time with that new girl 'Rebecca'"

"'Rachel, and he made it clear that she was just a childhood friend, nothing more. And, I trust him."

Again, let's back this scene up a bit.

2 Days Earlier.

I was sitting in history class and Percy was just one seat away. I kept stealing glances at him as Mrs. Dodds talked about the Pythagoras theorem. Whenever he would catch my eye, he would smile his million dollar smile at me. I would blush and turn my head away. How was I to know that this would be the start of a storm? A big one at that.

Someone knocked at the door of the classroom. Mrs. Dodds waved at the person to come in. Her face dropped to a frown as soon as looked at the door. She walked out and came back inside a few minutes later with a girl beside her. Red curly hair and green eyes. She was fairly tall and definitely prettier than I was. Oh man. Mrs. Dodds introduced her as Rachel Elizabeth Dare.

My head automatically turned towards Percy. I don't know why, it just did. What I saw then, I regret seeing. Percy's mouth was flung open and his eyes sparkled. I had never seen that expression on him before. But I recognized it. It was the expression for longing.

I think you guys get the idea now, so fast forwarding back.

"You're definitely in denial, that's all there is to it. You told us yourself how he looked that day, like a cat who just found a new master", Piper replied, nodding at her own remark.

"I'm not in denial, I love him and so, it's my duty to trust him"

"Okay, okay, I understand, but for your sake, keep your guard up, I have a bed feeling about this", Thalia was now waving her plastic fork at me.

I sighed and nodded lightly.

I have a bad feeling about this as well.

On my way home, I saw Percy. He was with Rachel, laughing. My smile dropped. He ran up to me, asking Rachel to wait where she was.

"Hey", Percy greeted, still smiling.

I looked at the floor, anywhere but at him.

"Hi, I was just, I-I just th-thought that maybe we could go somewhere today", I stuttered.

I finally looked at him.

"Oh, sorry Wise Girl, but I promised Rachel I would take her to meet my parents today", he replied.

I haven't even seen his parents.

"H-Huh? Oh, okay, that's fine", I said and sprinted to my car. Percy called out to me, but I didn't look back.

When I got home, I crashed into my bed. I felt tears pooling in my eyes, but I wiped them away.

She's just a childhood friend. A childhood friend who knows more about him than I do, who has met his parents, who is prettier than me.

I shook my head and screamed into the pillow. Next second, my dad was at my side, rubbing my back, telling me it was all gonna be okay. It wasn't, and I knew it.

Next Day

I woke up to Thalia's text.

I am not letting U stay at home on a weekend. We R off to Zeus'. B there in 5.

I rolled off the blankets and put on the first pair of jeans and t-shirt I could find and sprinted off to Half-Blood Café.

I finally reached the café. The second I walked in, Piper gave me a questioning look.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, nothing"

I shrugged and sat next to Thalia.

We talked and laughed. I almost forgot about Percy and Rachel. (Emphasis on the almost), when both of them walked into the café.

My head quickly shot down and I hid myself behind the chair.

He was being a complete gentleman to her. I looked at Zeus, Piper and Thalia pleadingly. Thalia nodded to the backdoor. I smiled in thanks and rushed out without Percy noticing.

I didn't feel like going home so I just wandered around the area. After about fifteen minutes, I decided to go back. I was certain they were gone, but what I saw through those transparent doors, will never stop haunting me.

They were both hand in hand, and It didn't take more than 5 seconds for Rachel to lean in and kiss Percy. What was worse was that he kissed her back. Passionately. I felt the tears stinging my eyes.

Shit. Shit! SHIT!

Percy finally broke the kiss and his eyes wandered around until they were finally locked with mine. His eyes widened. I couldn't take it. I ran to my car. Percy yelled after me. I didn't listen. He told me to stop, I didn't oblige, I was too angry to.

I got home and reached my bedroom slamming all of the doors that came in my way. No one was home, luckily. I didn't have the energy to even get to bed. I closed my bedroom door, slid down against it and cried the night away.