Hey, guys! Lillybunny70 here. And I've got the sixth chapter with me. I know, it's late but I've been really busy and I've sick a few times as well. Things are not going right for me at the moment. I'm not going to hold you guys up with a long authors note, so without further ado, chapter six.

Chapter 6: I Can't Tell You

Annabeth's POV

I sat there in shock as I looked at my phone. Who could have found out my secret? Who? Out of everyone that I knew, only five people knew my secret. Malcolm, Thalia and Jason, my dad, and my step-mother. The twins didn't know anything, they were too young understand. No one else knew. But now someone had found out and they were holding it over my head. They would tell everyone. My life would be ruined. I would have to leave New York and Thalia and Jason and Percy and all of my friends and move to San Francisco with my father.

So, I guess it's time for me to explain a few things that I didn't tell you earlier, but for a good reason. Malcolm and I came to live in New York with Thalia, her brother Jason and their "nanny", who, literally is just there because none of us are over the age of eighteen. I used to live here with my father, but he met a woman, who later became my step-mother, on a business trip to California. He pretty much came back after two weeks and told Malcolm and I to pack our bags because we were moving to California. I threw a fit and told him that I wasn't going. Even at thirteen, I was pretty resourceful and I was able to, with a few calls, get permission to live at Thalia's.

After I'd moved in with Thals, I didn't talk to my dad much. I'd only seen him and met my step-mom twice and the twins once. That was six years ago. They're 12 now.

After that, there's not really much to say. My dad told my step-mom about me, so she knew my secret. Malcolm knew because he's my brother and he's always been there for me, even if I am a year older.

I sat, unmoving, as I thought over who might have found out the secret. I couldn't come up with anyone. Well, there was one person who would be able to find out anything about anyone, but….oh I really didn't want it to be him. Anybody but him.

The more I thought about it, the more I found it like the most likely option. Luke. Since his parents were the best lawyers in town, Luke could find out anything and everything that he wanted to. And he did promise me a living hell.

"Oh shit," I whispered as I confirmed my thought suspicions.

"What? What's wrong?" Percy asked, lifting his head up.

"I think that I just figured out who found out my secret and is blackmailing me," I replied, staring at the kitchen counter.

"Who? Who the hell would do this?

"Remember what Luke said?" I whispered, looking up at Percy.

"About the living hell?"

"Yeah, well think about it. Think of who his parents are."

"So?"

"So, Luke could figure out anything that he wanted to. He has everyones personal record at his fingertips and no one to stop him."

"Shit. I wish he wasn't so damn connected." Percy whined, and I have to say, despite the predicament that we were in, he looked pretty cute with his eyebrows all scrunched together.

Percy turned around suddenly and looked at me. It looked like he was thinking about something and it was confusing him. So that could be anything but food, mainly pizza, or the sea.

"I just thought of something ," Percy stated still looking at me.

I would have made a joke about whether it hurt or not but considering what we were talking about, I decided to keep my mouth shut. For now.

Percy looked at me skeptically and I wondered what he was thinking.

"What is your secret?" Percy asked looking at me with such intensity that I had to look away.

"Um...well...you see...I can't tell you," I said lamely.

"Annabeth come on, you can tell me anything."

"Well this isn't something that I can tell you. I can't tell anybody." I said looking up at Percy sadly.

"Why not?"

"Because if I tell you, you won't accept me," I whispered, close to tears now.

"And why is that?" Percy said softy, taking me in his arms.

"I told you. I can't tell you. Can't you just listen to that and just comfort me," I whined, snuggling closer to him.

"The first part will probably take some getting used to, for now, but I'm good with the second part," He said as picked me up bridal style and carried me into the living room.

"Besides, we have other things to talk about," I said, wiggling my eyebrows.

"That we do," He said winking.

"Well, we could talk about the fact that right now we are friends with benefits because technically we aren't dating." I say, looking at him pointedly hoping that he would get my hint.

"Alright then," Percy said to me. "I get what you're saying. Annabeth, would you..."

Right at that moment Andromeda walker through the front door. I swear she was trying to make as much noise as possible as she put her coat away.

"Hey Perce, I'm home!"

"Yeah I realize that! And I'm kinda busy."

"What do you... Oh, I see. Hi Annie," Andromeda winked and walked into the kitchen.

Percy turned to me and smiled.

"Now, where were we? Oh yes, Annabeth, I was wondering if you would like to be my girlfriend?"

"Hmm, I don't know, Perce. I might have to think about it," I said smiling. "I think, yes."

"Awesome," Percy smiled then pressed a sweet, soft kiss to my lips making me melt in the process.

"What time is it?" I asked after I pulled away.

"Um, 5:32," Percy said looking down at his watch.

"I should probably be getting home, can you give me a ride?"

"Sure," Percy said, lifting me off his lap and setting me on the floor.

I walked to the front door and slipped my shoes on. Percy came over, grabbed his keys from the dish on the table and opened the door.

The drive home was pretty quiet, but it was a comfortable silence. When we reached my house, Percy gave me a quick kiss and said goodbye. U stepped out of the car and watched him drive off.

That night, as I feel asleep, I was dreaming of Percy and all the good things I'm my life. All bad things forgotten.

I forgot about the secret, the blackmailer. I just thought of the good life that I have.

But all of that was about to change.

It's short, I know, please don't hate me. I have my seventh chapter already started and it will be longer, you may even find out the secret, let's hope. I will also do review answers in the next chapter, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask and they will be answered. So long for now,

-LB