A/N: Thanks for all the reviews. For some clarification, this is a story in 2nd POV and it will eventually get happier, but it's in the angst stage. This chapter is, at first, the bump in between Percy and Annabeth, but told in Percy's POV, the rest will be after the funeral. Thanks for all the reviews!
Told from Percy's POV
You're here at the funeral in the amphitheatre. There's a huge crowd and your eyes scan the area. You notice Will's banner is by his casket. Before you can take a step, you feel someone bump into you.
"Oh, sorry," they apologize, but you are too distracted to determine the owner's voice. You turn around to meet them face to face.
"No, it's …Annabeth?" you begin, but realize it's Annabeth. You can see the panic in her eyes.
"Hey Percy," she says, but the air around the both of you is still awkward. You can feel her eyes giving you a once over. You look at her in her black dress and it takes your breath away. She looks so beautiful in it and, unlike yourself; she doesn't have the dark circles under her eyes like you do.
"So, um, how's it been?" you try to make small talk, but fail miserably.
"Okay, how about you?" she replies.
"Fine. How's that boyfriend of yours?" you can't help, but ask and you hope she can't hear the undertone of bitterness in your voice when you ask.
"He…" but she was cut off by Chiron.
"See you later, Annabeth," and you disappear into the crowd, leaving her behind.
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The funeral is over and there you are standing next to Grover, trying to avoid Annabeth at all costs. You tell him about your encounter with Annabeth before the funeral started.
"You know you can't avoid her forever, right?"
"I know, Grover, but I'll try to as long as I can. It's better that way, now, it's just too and awkward around her," you say, looking off into the distance.
"Percy…" but he's interrupted by the calling of both you names.
"Grover! Percy!" you see Thalia walking towards you. She gives you both a hug. She hasn't changed much since the first time you met her, except for the huntress' dress.
"How's the Hunt?" Grover asks. She shrugs.
"Ah, same old, same old. Percy I heard about what happened. Are you okay about it?" and you knew exactly what she was talking about.
"I still love her," you whisper. Grover and Thalia look at you sympathetically.
"Then why are you two apart?"
"Because she's moved on. She's in love with another man," you try to fight back tears.
"Percy, it's okay. I doubt she loves another man, she's been in love with you for years," and you show a weak smile.
"Thalia, I can't just go up to her, tell her I still love her, and expect everything to be back to normal!" you say, trying to make your point to her.
"She still loves you, Seaweed Brain!" and you cringe at the sound of the nickname. You haven't heard of it sincethe breakup. She seems to notice and takes a softer tone.
"Look Percy, just give her some time to realize how bad her life is without you. She'll be running back in no time," she advises. You know that might not happen, but you give a small smile as a way of a thank-you.
"Well, I'll see you two later," she bids you good-bye and walks off into the crowd. You stand there next to Grover praying to the gods that she's right.
How'd you like it? I'll try to get another chapter up soon! Review!!!
-azngirl123