I'm really sorry I didn't update sooner guys! I just finished my exams (FINALLY!) and I honestly forgot about the story. I'll try to update faster next time. :)

Disclaimer: I do not own PJO

"Percy, wake up!" someone shouted.

I mumbled something intelligent like "hrmh," and pulled up my covers. In one smooth motion my sheets were ripped off me, exposing my suddenly cold body.

"Mom!" I complained indignantly as I slowly opened my eyes.

"C'mon Percy, it's nearly eleven o'clock. I'm giving you half an hour to get ready…that is, unless you don't want to go to camp," my mom smiled. She turned and walked out of the room, still clutching my sheets.

Camp. How could I have forgotten? The school year had passed by so quickly I didn't even notice that it was time to go to camp. A sudden happiness filled me, I was going to the one place in the world I loved, the one place where I had friends, the one place where I truly belonged. Then again, there was the matter of…Annabeth. She hadn't answered a single one of my emails, phone calls, IM's, you name it. I had wasted 15 drachmas trying to contact her to no avail. I tried to be angry at her but the very prospect of seeing her again made my heart melt.

I yawned and quickly flung myself out of bed. After a particularly long shower, I picked out a pair of lights jeans and a preppy-looking Hurley t-shirt to wear. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't the kind of guy that was obsessed with fashion, my mom had bought me a couple of shirts for my birthday (They'll look great on you!). I had never worn one before but I had to admit I looked pretty decent in it. After several failed attempts at combing my uncontrollable hair, I quickly put on some deodorant and marched down to the kitchen.

"Good, your awa….." my mom stuttered. "Wow Percy, I have to admit that shirt looks wonderful on you," my mom smiled. She sniffed the air suspiciously "It that deodorant? What's the special occasion?" she asked, smiling innocently.

I blushed right down to my Adam's apple. Crap, how was I going to get out of this one? "I just thought I'd wear something nicer today" I said, trying to look nonchalant. My mom didn't buy it for a second. Damn. Her eyes twinkled knowingly, as she handed me a bowl of cereal.

When I finished wolfing down my breakfast, I grabbed a duffel bag and headed out to the car hurriedly. After shoving my bag carelessly into the trunk of my mom's dark blue corolla, I sat down inside and tapped my foot impatiently. "Someone's very patient today," my mom mumbled sarcastically. An uneventful 45 minutes later, we arrived at the foot of half blood hill.

I stepped out of the car and seized my duffel bag from the trunk. "Thanks for the ride Mom," I said, leaning in for a quick kiss.

"Have a good time, sweetie," my mom smiled.

Just as I turned around…

"Percy!" my mom exclaimed.

"Yeah?" I asked, turning back around.

"Try not to go on a quest this summer, sweetie. Four is more than enough" my mom said grinning.

I grinned back and said "I'll try not to mom but no promises." With that I turned and ran up the hill exhilarated that I was finally back at camp. As I reached the top of the hill I stood beside Thalia's tree and looked down at the place I loved. The big house still standing tall, the lush strawberry fields, the gleaming amphitheatre…everything was just as wonderful as I remembered.

I sprinted to the big house and not to my surprise found Chiron and Mr. D involved in a game of pinochle. "Ahh Percy, welcome back" Chiron chimed merrily. Mr.D hardly looked up before saying "So you're back, are you?"

I grinned before saying "Good to be back." Nothing could've dampened my spirits today, not even Mr.D's attitude towards me. They returned to their game as I bounded down to my cabin.

On my way, I passed a couple of Ares campers that (as usual) gave me dirty looks. Surprisingly, Clarisse was nowhere to be seen. Oh well, that just made my day even better. I threw my bag hastily into my cabin and walked back outside looking for Annabeth. After peering into the arts and crafts room, the amphitheatre, the dining pavilion and pretty much every building in the camp, I gave up my "hunt for Annabeth". I slowly wandered down to the beach to watch the setting sun.

I took off my shoes and sat down on the beach, allowing the silky sand to slip through my toes. The sunset looked absolutely beautiful, the last light from the sun playing on the ocean.

"Perccy, myyy maannn" someone bleated.

I turned around to see my best friend Grover. "What's up G-man?" I asked.

"Nothing much, how bout' you?" he replied as he sat down next to me.

"Nothing really other than the fact that I managed to go a whole year without blowing up my school," I grinned.

"Wow, this calls for a celebration" he exclaimed sarcastically.

I punched him lightly on the arm and asked "Hey, have you seen Annabeth?"

"Ya, I just talked to her a little while ago," he replied.

"But I looked everywhere and I couldn't find her!" I stuttered.

"Did you check her cabin?" Grover asked doubtfully.

"OH! Umm…I sort of forgot" I said sheepishly.

Grover burst out laughing and my face started to go red. "Alright man I'll see you later, I have to go meet Juniper" he smiled. He stood up, dusted off his jeans and left. It was getting dark so I decided I would talk to Annabeth tomorrow. I reached my cabin just as I curfew horn sounded.

An hour later, I still couldn't sleep. My head was literally swimming with thoughts. After abandoning my unsuccessful attempts at sleeping, I got up off my bed, slipped on a hoodie and sneaked silently down to the beach. The water looked so calm and inviting in the striking moonlight. As I neared the water, I realized that someone was already sitting on beach. I silently cursed and snuck stealthily towards the mysterious figure. As I got closer I immediately recognized the person as Annabeth.

I sighed inwardly and cautiously walked up behind her. She was still oblivious to my presence and was gazing intensely at the stars. She looked beautiful and innocent in the dull moonlight and I almost wanted to stay here and watch her all night. I slowly stepped forward and said "Hi, Annabeth"

Does that count as a cliffy? LOL

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