Chapter 3

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AU

Percy POV

After the hectic morning (we ran straight into the men's room so Annabeth couldn't enter) I made way to the classes. Math. My doom. Ms. Dodds really didn't like me but she has softened now, marking me as a hopeless case. I really try to pay attention but, well, the classes are boring as hell and the ADHD and dyslexia don't help at all. But whatever, we come to school for a reason. The period ended after sometime and I rushed out to the music class. It's time to meet the visitor. I reached early so I conveniently sat in the middle seat, corner row. No need to destroy my repo. Soon the other students started filing in groups of two or more. Minutes passed and our Director Mr. Brunner came in followed by a person wearing blue jeans and a red hoodie.

" Good Morning class. Today we have a special guest with us, Mr. Apollo. Be on your best behavior, because he will be giving you some advice which may or may not help you in the future. So Apollo, I'll leave you to enjoy." Brunner exited the class.

Apollo was the top musician in the country. He smiled a blinding smile at us.

"Yo dudes. I know I'm supposed to give you a really long speech on music but whatever. Most of you are not choosing that career anyways so I thought why not- ' He was interrupted by Annabeth coming .

"I'm so sorry, Mr. I was caught up with something. I assure you I'll never be late again. I'm so so sorry. May I come in?" she explained and flashed a blinding smile. She also moved her hands a lot, widened her eyes a lot and pursed her lips. She was truly looking like helpless damsel in distress. But Mr. seemed to buy the act.

"Come on in, darlin'," he said, flirting a little (He seemed kind of dazed actually, maybe he liked her. Perfect Ammunition). True to her smart self, Blondie blushed a bright red and entered the class. She dropped right in front me.

Apollo continued, 'So recently I visited Japan. Awesome country, by the way. They have these wonderful haikus. I made a few of them myself

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….

I am so cool/I am so awesome"

He went on for some time like this.

Annabeth turned back to face me, "Is he sane?"

"He is a top musician, pay some respect."

"Do you really want to lick his feet?"

"But I saw you buttering up to him."

"Yeah, about that, he bought the act. He must be thinking I like him or something. Such a doofus. But he is kinda hot, you have to agree."

"Um... I am a boy. And ask him out, if you, you know..."

"Oh Please. There's a reason I come late to class."

"The only class you come late too, Wise Girl."

"The only class you come early too," she imitated a bad girly voice. She patted my hair.

"Do you even comb your-"

"Mr. Green and Ms. Grey eyes, is your conversation worth more attention than mine?" Apollo shouted. Annabeth's hand slid down to my cheek. "No, no Mr. Apollo, we meant no disrespect-"

"No, I DON'T CARE, you both will sing a duet for the whole class."

Oops. "He really liked you." I muttered to Annabeth. She hit my side.

"But sir... We are really sorry-"

"Somebody I used to know"

"This is all your fault, girl"

We headed to the front of the class. There was karaoke machine. I picked up two mikes and gave one to Annabeth.

"[Percy]
Now and then I think of when we were together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Like resignation to the end, always the end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I'll admit that I was glad it was over

But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know

Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know"

Everybody was stunned, even Apollo. I tried to give my best but maybe it was not enough.

[Annabeth]
Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But I don't wanna live that way
Reading into every word you say
You said that you could let it go
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know

Again stunned silence. I face palmed. Even I have to agree, Annabeth couldn't sing even if her life depended on it. First it was off-key and the list goes on.

"Um, interesting." Apollo mused.

Annabeth patted my shoulder.

The bell rang. Everyone started filing out.

"Annabeth, one minute please," Apollo called out.

I stayed on the door.

Apollo gestured toward myself to Annabeth.

Annabeth nodded that it was okay for me to stay here.

"Whatever you do don't go into a music career, and Percy believe me when I say that you could be a top singer." He flashed a blinding smile and went out passing me.

Annabeth squealed and jumped on top of me, hugging me, "My dear Seaweed Brain, you got approval." I didn't complain, after all even I was smiling like a hooligan too.

"I love school," I exclaimed. I was happily inside my Bubble.

"Next is English," Annabeth smirked.

POP goes my bubble.

"I hate school," I half-fake cried.

She patted my shoulder and then jumped on my back, forcing me to give her a shoulder ride.

"Giddy up, Horsey," she yelled.

She really knew how to take advantage of me. First that I'll never say no to her and second, I just got good news.

"You are getting heavy, girl," I groaned.

She smacked my head.

School sweet school.

A/N: I'm really sorry if you didn't like the chapter. But I tried to show that they are carefree right now. Also it shows that Annabeth is not all disciplined and that Percy is not all idiot. About the rivals' part, it would be later in the story. Even if IT IS not mentioned, they are players, just not that extreme. They both are currently dating somebody who get jealous of the relationship b/w them. This is half a filler chapter meaning even if it seems like it, it's not. Bear with me please. If you have any suggestions or constructive criticism, I would love to hear. Also the updates will get little slower because first, my school will be starting next week and these were short chapters. Important chapters take time to write. Again suggestions are welcome. If you are interested, I want a beta reader (though I'm not sure what their job is.)I just want a second opinion on the story. Reviews are welcome. Please feel free to PM me.

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