The Exchange Student

by vickydd

My only regret of accepting the trip was Percy. He was a hot, handsome, junior, who was the single most perfect boyfriend in the universe. His black hair and sea green eyes were irresistible, but he had a girl. Yes, maybe I do like him a little, but he's too much of a pain in the ass to be my type. Rated T for some cussing, kissing, and the fact that I am paranoid! R&R!

3. A Plan

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Chapter 3: A Plan

Percy POV

I was angry. How would Rachael cheat on me with my best friend? He has his own girlfriend too. I snatched my phone from Annabeth's hands brutally. I copied the picture and sent it to Red, along with this text:

We r over

Then I threw my phone onto my bed and sat on the bed head in my hands. I wasn't going to cry, but seeing the girl you trusted snogging your best friend doesn't make you feel very happy, now does it? Annabeth got up and sat next to me, the lap top forgotten. I grabbed my phone again an sent the picture to my best friend, Luke.

Explain

Was the only word I wrote.

"Percy…" Annabeth said while rubbing my back soothingly. "Are you ok?..."

"Yes, Annabeth, my girlfriend just cheated on me with my best friend, but yeah, I'm fine." I know that was rude, but give me a break.

"Sorry, that was a stupid question… He's your best friend?" she asked.

"Yeah, since 7th grade. He's my cousin's Thalia, ex-boyfriend." I said with no emotion visible in my voice.

"Is Thalia your cousin on your mom's side?" she asked leaning forwards to be able to see my face.

"No on my dad's. My dad and his brother died when we were three. Thalia's dad died in an airplane crash, and mine died at sea." I said remembering all the times that Thalia cried into my shoulder after her mother died in a car accident, leaving her to live alone in an apartment building near our school.

When I told Annabeth that I kept 75% of my allowance saved for college I lied. 50% stays saved; the other helps Thalia buy school supplies and other necessities. Don't get the wrong idea, she hates it when I help her out with stuff, but she needs it. She has 2 jobs that pay ok, and with that she manages. But she needs to keep her grades up this year for college. It's hard.

The only thing she ever inherited from her dad was a fear of heights and a black expensive looking motor scooter. It was enough to get her to school, and help her avoid New York traffic.

"I'm sorry Percy, I didn't know." Annabeth said quietly.

"It's okay, I just need to chill for a while. Do you mind If I lie down?" I asked nicely but still with not that much emotion.

"Yeah, it's alright. Actually, if you want I'll just go to my room, or hangout with your sister?"

"Sure." I said not really giving it much thought.

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Annabeth POV

I knew he wanted some space; he just was too polite to say so. So I offered to leave. I decided to go down to Coral's room and chat with Reyna, since Percy's lap top wasn't an option. It was 9:30 based on what the microwave said. Time goes by fast doesn't it?

When I got to Coral's room she was watching Gossip Girl on her flat screen tv. I went and sat next to her on the pink bed.

"Hey Annabeth, what's up? Did Percy annoy you too much?" she aske looking at me then back at the TV again.

"No, he just needed some space." I answered, lying back on the soft covers.

"How come? Did he say he was studying? Because that's code for either I'm texting Red or leave me alone." She said. The light from the TV was lighting up her face.

"No, it's not that." I don't know if I should tell her about Rachael.

"What is it then?" she pushed further.

"Well, his cousin kind of sent him a pi cod Red snogging his best friend…she was in the same outfit as she was this afternoon…" I said slowly while looking down at the floor.

"That Biatch! My brother has been nothing but nice to her since they got together! What did he do when he saw it?" she sat up quickly and faced me.

"No need to cuss, Coral, and he just needs some alone time. I need to use your computer for something, may I?" I said trying to calm her down.

"Yeah, sure." She said grumpily handing me her laptop.

I logged into facebook and checked the chat box. Reyna wasn't logged on, but Selena was.

Selena, me

Hey

Hi Annabeth, how r u? Do u like ur new family? Is the older brother hot?

I am good. I like my new family a lot actually, and yes.

He is? Do you like him? Are they rich? Tell me everything!

Yes, he is hot. Maybe. Kind of. Well I share a bathroom with Percy, he's the older bro, we r the only ones on the 3rd floor. The mom is nice, the dad is an English teacher, the daughter is pretty and I am on her lap top rite now. The baby bro zack is adorable, and their rich aunt gave them a party/game room. They have an awesome backyard, pool, slide, hot tub, trampoline and more.

That is sooooo cooool! U share a bathroom with percy? And u guys r alone on the 3rd floor? Romantic!

He has a girlfriend, or at least he did until today

Wat happened?! Tlk!

Well, his cuz sent him a pic of her x and his girl kissing... she was kissin his BF

That sux… but now he's single! U shld totts go for him!

He just lost his girl! I don't wan forgotten rebound!

He would nvr b able 2 forget u!

Whatev, I gtg, luv u, bubi!

Bubi, luv u 2

That was fun, I missed Selena's obsession with cute boys. But I sometimes wish she kept her obsession to herself. I thanked Coral and headed out. I could sense she was still angry at Red for cheating on her brother. Even I think Percy deserved at least a break up, not a cheater.

I made my way to my room and changed into some short shorts and a tank top. I had to brush my teeth than do my hair. I entered the bathroom to find Percy already brushing his teeth. He had a white tank top on and just his grey loose boxers. I was about to turn around and leave when Percy spit in the sink ad grabbed my shoulder.

"We're going to have to brush our teeth together eventually. And you've seen me in a towel, I think this is better." I nodded and started to brush my hair in the mirror. I couldn't stop my eyes from wandering over to Percy though. He finished brushing his teeth and left. I brushed them and left too. I grabbed a good book off of my now full book case and lied down in bed. I don't know for how long I read I just know that I was happy to be in my new home.

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Believe me, it is not fun to wake up at 8 in the morning with a tween shouting at you to get up.

"Annabeth, wake up! I have the perfect idea to get back at Rachael." She said the last part in a whisper so that Percy didn't hear us from next door. I sat up, yawning.

"And what may that perfect idea be?" I said as I got a water bottle from my side table. I drank some and was about to swallow when she answered.

"Well, if you go to the pool party tonight that Piper's throwing with Percy and kiss him, she'll be jealous." I did a spit take.

"Say what?" I asked looking up at her.

"Well, it's obvious you like him, and I think he likes you. And this way I get an awesome future sister-in-law and Rachael goes down. It's a win, win. You get the guy, we get revenge and live happily ever after. What do you think?" she said quickly but quietly enough so Percy wouldn't hear.

"I think you've gone a bit cuckoo since we met." I responded.

"Well, would you rather me play match maker with you and Percy or with some other random girl?" I had to admit she had a point there. I could already feel my heart aching if Percy got another girl.

"Me…" I said extremely quietly.

"Told you so, but anyway, tell me how you plan on making him kiss you tonight at the party." She said with a mischievous glint in her brown eyes.

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We were headed to the party. It was 5 pm, and earlier me and Coral had gone shopping together. She had forced me to try on every single party/beach dress, almost all the cute simple heels, and most of the colorful bathing suits. We ended up buying the following:

A colorful two piece bikini ( images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFrbDknKIJdp7t3AuCUJFk wGF1g48LdSq3N8X6voRdeKq6CYM0 )

Cute white sunglasses ( images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmx8fBf7U-NCCFB_XFqnlHctapWqpBlZhKF5QDTL9mos WIYnn3)

Short orange beach dress ( images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQrbyiYs2mUgEVYVyiiYli9 bdn6f71J9l7F9OgiG9hW23xJbP1V )

White flip flops

I was wearing the pretty outfit now. It looked gorgeous with my blonde hair. Coral and I had a plan. If anyone asked, I was Percy's date. When we swam I would pretend to need Percy's help, if there were any spin the bottle games and what not, hope they landed on Percy. Whenever Rachael was near hold Percy's hand. I don't think he would mind, we are friends after all. Stuff like that. And eventually get up the courage to kiss him. Yep, that was our perfect plan.

We were driving there in Percy's convertible. Coral sat in the back.

"Percy, who is Piper?" I asked.

"She's one of the prettiest, nicest, popular girls I have ever met. She goes out with Thalia's brother, my other cuz, Jason. They're the school's power couple. Piper throws the parties and Jason's a jock. But he's still nice. He doesn't live with his sister though. Piper's parents offered him a dorm near the school and he has a football scholarship ready for college." He said when we stopped at a red light.

"Cool. Who else is coming to the party?" I said.

"Probably the entire junior class and a couple of others like my sister. Piper and her get along so well it's like they're sisters. Nico, my other best friend, will probably come with his older sister, Bianca. Then there is Hazel and Frank, Drew and Clarisse, the Stoll brothers and more. Piper always has the most giant, awesome parties. If you think my house is cool, wait till you see hers." With that we finished the conversation.

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