Wow... I'm already on chapter four?! Thanks and blue cookies (or pancakes, but I prefer cookies) to all of my readers!
The next morning, I woke up with a smile on my face. I knew that I had earned a bit of Annabeth's trust. Soon enough, I would be able to start spreading rumors, step two in my plan to get Percy. Step three was actually breaking them up, step four would be comforting Percy, and step five would be getting the girlfriend/boyfriend relationship with him. Easy.
I felt somewhat guilty that I had stolen my best friend's crush, but Percy was much better then Tess. Besides, she was only my friend cuz she wanted Percy; I didn't care if she hated be cuz I ditched her.
My mood turned grim as I remembered the Greek test today. I didn't even like Greek, but I took it last year because I already knew Spanish, and French was just boring. The other languages, Italian and German, didn't look as cool as Greek, cuz Greek had all the cool symbols. So that was why I took it.
I knew that if I got a good grade on this test, it would improve my chances with Percy. He was really good in this subject, as I learned yesterday. I wouldn't be surprised if it was one of the two classes he didn't get a D or F in, the other being Marine Biology. He was in my Marine Biology class last year, except this year I only had Greek with him. However, all the new students had their classes with him, except for their elective (besides Greek).
I found that suspicious; somehow they all know each other from the mystery camp that Percy always talks about but says we can't go to. Also, they are all masters at Greek mythology, or are at least better then most in our class. Also, they all manage to get the same class without having any reason for it? When I asked Percy about it, he said it probably had to do with Annabeth's mom, whatever that meant. I decided I would ask her about her mom at school today.
My thoughts were interrupted by a text from Julie. She was asking if I was still going to go on a date with Sean after school today, cuz she was thinking about asking Ben out. I told her to do it, then a horrible thought struck me.
I have a boyfriend! I had totally forgotten about him. I mean, we weren't that serious; we hadn't even kissed yet. We only got together cuz we both needed dates to prom last year, and we were friends at the time. (a/n: I'm only in middle school, so sorry if freshmen don't go to prom. I just said that for the sake of the story.) Since then, we've only used the excuse that 'we're dating' as a way to convince our parents to let us take some money for our 'dates.' Meaning, we got free money for Starbucks. It worked, so I wasn't arguing.
However, I didn't know how Dean would react, especially if I were to dump him for his friend. I don't think he'd mind, but I still wanted to be cautious. I knew I was going to lose Tess anyway; I might as well try to only lose one friend.
With those thoughts in my mind, I showered, got dressed, then convinced my mom to drive me to school today, using the excuse that I was going on a date after school, so I was dressed nice, and was wearing heels. The real reason was because I wanted to get closer to Percy today, and boys tend to be attracted to hot girls in short, form-fitting skirts and tight shirts. (a/n: I don't actually think this, and eww, but I'm just saying it for the story)
I walked up the stairs to school, knowing I should probably get my books early. In my heels, I might accidentally step on the person who has the locker below me if it was too crowded. And then I would probably get detention and not be able to go on the date. Oh, and I might also hurt the person below me, not that that really matters.
After stuffing my books and binders into my backpack, I made my way out back to the tree. When I got there, Percy, Annabeth, Silena and Beckendorf were there, all with wet hair, except for Percy. I approached them, swaying my hips more then usual. Sadly, no one noticed my flirtatious attempt at walking.
"Hey," I said. "What's up?"
"We all just went swimming, and let's just say Percy cheated," Annabeth replied, glaring at her... soon-to-be-ex-boyfriend.
Percy shrugged, then began to play with a lock of Annabeth's hair. It was making me jealous, so to keep my face from burning, I asked a question.
"How did he cheat?"
"You could just say he made waves around us, and we all got soaked. Well, we were already in the pool, but whatever." Silena and Beckendorf laughed at her response.
I realized that she had said Percy was in the pool, but his hair was dry. I pointed this out, and, with a semi-panicked look that disappeared after a second, she stuttered, "Well, he wasn't completely in the pool... he... uh... he was on the side... splashing us... and his hair didn't get wet..."
I was about to respond, confused, but just then the Stolls and Katie walked up to us. Annabeth visibly relieved as they sat next to us. They started talking in hushed tones, so I pulled out a book, pretending to concentrate. They were still talking quietly, but I caught a few words:
"-attack, no casualties. Clarisse pulverized it," Katie said. Wait, there was an attack? Where?
"We're still practicing the ship sink procedure for the Andromeda, and it'll probably be done by this summer." This was from Beckendorf. Were they planning on sinking a ship? Perhaps it's a relationship? Cuz they're probably not gonna sink a real ship...
"I'm worried about that. You sure we shouldn't bring backup? In case anything goes wrong?" Percy was asking Beckendorf. Well, it certainly didn't sound like they were trying to break a relationship...
Before Beckendorf could respond, or I could ask about the 'sinking ship', the bell for class rang. That was when I realized that the others had gotten here, and Sean, Ben and Julie were all talking amongst themselves. Tess was also reading a book, but, unlike me, I think she wasn't listening in on Percy's conversation.
I got up with my friends, and together we walked to our first class.
Still no idea where this is going... Thanks for reading, I'm hoping to post a few more chapters this week!